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Understanding the Mechanism of Action of Penicillin

Introduction to Penicillin: A Brief History and Importance Penicillin is one of the most widely used antibiotics in the world, and it has saved countless lives since its discovery in 1928 by Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming. Fleming discovered that a mold called Penicillium notatum produced a substance that could kill bacteria, leading to the development of the first antibiotic. The…