Prontosil
Prontosil
Prontosil (/ˈprɒntoʊsɪl/) is a sulfonamide antibiotic, the first of its kind to be discovered. It was initially developed by the German biochemist Gerhard Domagk in 1932 at the Bayer laboratories of the IG Farben conglomerate.
Etymology
The name "Prontosil" is derived from the Italian word "pronto", meaning "ready", and the Latin word "silva", meaning "forest". This is likely a reference to the speed and efficiency with which the drug was able to combat bacterial infections.
Usage
Prontosil is an antibiotic that was widely used to treat streptococcal infections and other types of bacterial infections. It is a prodrug, meaning it is metabolized in the body to produce the active compound, sulfanilamide.
Mechanism of Action
Prontosil works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria. It does this by interfering with the bacteria's ability to synthesize folic acid, which is necessary for the bacteria to grow and multiply.
Related Terms
- Sulfonamide
- Gerhard Domagk
- Bayer
- IG Farben
- Antibiotic
- Streptococcal infection
- Sulfanilamide
- Folic acid
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Prontosil
- Wikipedia's article - Prontosil
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