A newly isolated antibiotic that kills Klebsiella sp. was found in soil bacteria. Chemical analysis showed the structure of this molecule to contain a cysteine/valine ring structure. This new antibiotic would be classified as a:

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The presence of a cysteine/valine ring structure in the antibiotic suggests it targets the cell wall, as this structure is indicative of nonribosomal peptides, which often function as cell wall inhibitors.

A Newly Isolated Antibiotic That Kills Klebsiella Sp