[A beta-lactam antibiotic and first-generation cephalosporin with bactericidal activity. Cefazolin binds to and inactivates penicillin-binding proteins (PBP) located on the inner membrane of the bacterial cell wall. Inactivation of PBPs interferes with the cross-linkage of peptidoglycan chains necessary for bacterial cell wall strength and rigidity. This results in the weakening of the bacterial cell wall and causes cell lysis. ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0007546 - Organic Chemical
- Antibiotic
Relation/PAR: Cephalosporanic Acids
[AM101] CEPHALOSPORINS, 1ST GENERATION
Relation/CHD: (6R-trans)-3-(((5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)thio)methyl)-8-oxo-7-(((1H-tetrazol-1-yl)acetyl)amino)-5-Thia-1-azabicyclo(4.2.0)oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic Acid, Sodium Salt