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Glossary Tetracycline

antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis

Tetracycline is a type of antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis of bacteria, effectively stopping their growth and reproduction. This class of antibiotics is commonly used for conditions like acne, urinary tract infections, and certain types of respiratory infections.

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research Conditional Gene Expression in the Epidermis of Transgenic Mice Using the Tetracycline-Regulated Transactivators tTA and rTA Linked to the Keratin 5 Promoter

215 citations , November 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study found that the tetracycline-regulated transcription system effectively controls conditional gene expression in the mouse epidermis, allowing suppression and activation of specific genes with doxycycline.

The Human Hair Follicle as Sentinel for Drug Evaluation: Demonstration of Tetracycline Adhesion to Hair Follicle as Proposed Mechanism in Dysfunctional Hair Loss

research THE HUMAN HAIR FOLLICLE AS SENTINEL FOR DRUGS EVALUATION: DEMONSTRATION OF TETRACYCLINE ADHESION TO HAIR FOLLICLE AS PROPOSED MECHANISM IN DYSFUNCTIONAL HAIR LOSS

4 citations , December 2020 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah”

This study found that tetracycline can adhere to hair follicle structures and disrupt cell metabolism, potentially damaging healthy human cells as well as pathogens.