All of the classes below have the same function and that is to interact directly with PPB's to inhibit transpeptidase activity.

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- Penicillins
- Cephalosporins
- Monobactams
- Carbapenems
- Glycopeptides
- Bacitracin

Major classes of Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors 

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Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Monobactams, Carbapenems

Large molecules that bind to the peptide chain of peptodiglycan subunits, blocking transglycosylation and transpeptidation. 

Glycopeptides

Blocks the transport of peptidoglycan subunits across cytoplasmic membrane.

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