Aminoglycosides are antibiotics which are especially effective against some types of bacteria. Paromomycin, streptomycin, and gentamicin are all aminoglycosides.
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displays the resistance of this drug, including decreased permeability and inactivation, commonly used resistance markers in molecular biology, and links to related articles.
http://www.antibioresistance.be/aminoglycosides.html
Aminoglycosides: A Practical Review
This clinical pharmacology article takes on the task of discussing how aminoglycosides work, the pharmacoogy, clinical uses, and drug resistance.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/981115ap/gonzalez.html
Israeli Scientist Adapts Antibiotic That May Fight Genetic Disease
Details the breakthrough a team of Israeli scientists made which has allowed the modification of gentamicin from a highly toxic antibiotic to one which is effective in treating cystic fibrosis.
http://www.forward.com/articles/112424/
