Because all cells engage in protein synthesis, there are few antimicrobial drugs that selectively inhibit this process.

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There are actually antimicrobial drugs known as protein synthesis inhibitors, such as macrolides (e.g. erythromycin) and tetracyclines, that specifically target the ribosomes in bacteria and interfere with protein synthesis. However, these drugs can also affect the ribosomes of human mitochondria, leading to potential side effects.

Because All Cells Engage in Protein Synthesis, There Are Few