What is the Role of Peptidoglycan in Antimicrobial Resistance?
Antimicrobial resistance often involves alterations in the structure or synthesis of peptidoglycan. Bacteria may acquire resistance by modifying the target sites of antibiotics, producing enzymes that degrade antibiotics, or altering the permeability of their cell wall. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for developing new strategies to combat resistant strains, particularly those that alter peptidoglycan to evade the effects of commonly used antibiotics.
