Monday, July 22, 2013

Mechanism of action of antibiotics (Protein synthesis inhibitors mnemonic) - Part 2

Hey everyone!
Like I promised, the modified mnemonic with a better diagram *drum roll*



Protein synthesis inhibitors mnemonic


Aminoglycosides and Linezolid prevent the formation of the initiation complex.

Image reference: The two oranges dudes with the tridents are preventing initiation by preventing attachment to the P site 3:)


Chloramphenicol: Inhibits peptide bond formation by peptidyltransferase.

Image reference: The dude tearing the Aminoacids (AA) apart.. I think of amino acids as lovers, trying to hold hands <3


Macrolides and Clindamycin inhibit translocation.

Image reference: Macro is the strong dude preventing the movement of ribosomes.
See that dude clinging on to the ribosome? That's Clinda over there =D


Tetracyclines and Streptogramins prevent the attachment of aminoacyl-tRNA to the ribosomal acceptor (A) site.

Image reference: See the prince on the cycle shooting at the terrified tRNA? The cycle represents Tetracyclines. The crown represents "Queen" & "Prince" which reminds me of the streptogramins, Quinupristin and Dalfopristin ^__^


That's all!


I feel like I'm on fire when I channel my emotions through my work... Ah, maybe it's just The Hunger Games on my mind :)
Anyway, hope it helps!

-IkaN

18 comments:

  1. U r a very Cool Dude WITH COOL IDEAS
    innovative AND A GOOD HEARTED --not trying to keep knowledge to himsef :-P
    Which country u r from Bro??

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    1. Thank you! I have XX chromosomes in my cells (so herself *) and I'm from India :D

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    2. haha..Daxone went for XX sis..Anonymous must be confused because Ikan is not an Indian name{ ? } ..and do you belong to the home of clouds because I have a friend named Iban from that part of the world...

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    3. Yes, IkaN is my pen name. It's an anagram for my pet name which is why it's so confusing =P

      No, I don't belong to Meghalaya. I live in Mumbai (:

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  2. You are so smart!! Stay blessed girl this helped me alot!

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    1. Thank you, that's very kind of you to say. I'm glad it helped ya!

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  3. I....I can't even......you're amazing. Thank you so much for all the wonderful mnemonics.

    P.S. the drawing is super duper cute. :)

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    1. Omg thank you sooo much. You made my day (:

      You're most welcome =D

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    Keep on posting!

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