by Crestone, Inc. | Oct 12, 2022 | Information
Peptidoglycan is a complex polymer found in the cell wall of bacteria. It is comprised of amino acids attached to sugars, linked together by peptide bonds. Along with lipoteichoic acid and teichoic acid, important secondary cell wall polymers, it forms a part of a...
by Crestone, Inc. | Sep 22, 2022 | Information
Antibiotic treatments play a crucial role in fighting harmful bacterial infections. Not only are they prescribed to treat many infections caused by bacteria, but they can also help slow and prevent the spread of diseases. However, an antibiotic treatment needs to be...
by Crestone, Inc. | Sep 22, 2022 | Information
There are two main classifications of bacteria: Gram-positive and Gram-negative. Within each of the groupings, there are several types of bacteria. Antibiotic resistance in Gram-negative bacteria has been increasingly challenging for a few key reasons. Let’s...
by Crestone, Inc. | Sep 15, 2022 | Information
Small-molecule agents make up the majority of medicines in use today. These are drugs that treat and prevent diseases by modulating biochemical processes. Examples of small-molecule drugs are aspirin and diphenhydramine, which are common in pharmaceutical cabinets....
by Crestone, Inc. | Aug 17, 2022 | Information
Understanding the difference between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria is a crucial first step for diagnosing and treating bacterial infections. Both types of bacteria exist everywhere, but there are some key differences that set them apart. This article will...
