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DNA Inhibitors

DNA Inhibitors -

They block DNA replication. In particular quinolones interfere with DNA gyrase, preventing the establishment of replication fork.

The quinolones include nalidixic acid, ciprofloxicin, norfloxicin, amifloxicin and enoxicin, effective against a range of Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria.

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