D-cycloserine has been used to inhibit serine hydroxymethyltransferase.[1]
Biochem/physiol Actions
Mode of Action: Inhibits cell wall biosynthesis (D-Ala peptide bond formation). Also prevents conversion of D-Ala to L-Ala. Bacteriostatic. Partial agonist at the glycine modulatory site of NMDA glutamatergic receptors; antibiotic against Gram-negative bacteria. Mode of Resistance: D-Ala transport interference.
Other Notes
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