What is the mechanism of action of ciprofloxacin and how does it work at the molecular level to inhibit bacterial DNA replication, thus preventing bacterial growth and treating infections?
Himanshu PrajapatiContributor
What is the mechanism of action of ciprofloxacin against bacteria?
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Ciprofloxacin blocks DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, enzymes critical for bacterial DNA replication and transcription, leading to bacterial cell death.