Mastoparan was identified as a hit in previous semesters, which is why we decided to continue its research! Based on published research, it seems to target and destabilize bacterial membranes.
Any absorbance value above or below two standard deviations of the negative control mean is the tested and defined “hit” range we use in the drug discovery labs!
The benefit of an antibiotic being bacteriostatic is that it inhibits bacterial growth, allowing the body’s immune system time to kill the bacteria. Unfortunately, as far as I know, bacteriostatic antibiotics haven’t been able to be modified to permanently kill bacteria.
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What does it mean if your bacteria is bacteriostatic?
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An antibiotic is bacteriostatic if it inhibits bacterial growth, rather than outright killing the bacteria!
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Why do you think Mastoparan is potentially a good antibiotic? Is that what its purpose seems to be in the wasp’s venom?
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Mastoparan was identified as a hit in previous semesters, which is why we decided to continue its research! Based on published research, it seems to target and destabilize bacterial membranes.
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Why is a hit identified as plus or minus two standard deviations from the mean of the negative control?
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Any absorbance value above or below two standard deviations of the negative control mean is the tested and defined “hit” range we use in the drug discovery labs!
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What does bacteriostatic mean?
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An antibiotic is bacteriostatic if it inhibits bacterial growth, rather than outright killing the bacteria!
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Good job! Is there any benefit in a bacteriostatic? could it be modified to permanently kill bacteria?
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The benefit of an antibiotic being bacteriostatic is that it inhibits bacterial growth, allowing the body’s immune system time to kill the bacteria. Unfortunately, as far as I know, bacteriostatic antibiotics haven’t been able to be modified to permanently kill bacteria.
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