Antibiotics targeting ribosomes

Antibiotics targeting ribosomes work by stopping bacteria from making proteins, which are essential for their growth and survival. Ribosomes are tiny structures inside cells that assemble these proteins. When antibiotics bind to bacterial ribosomes, they prevent proper protein production, causing the bacteria to weaken or die. Since human cells have different ribosomes, these antibiotics can specifically target bacteria without harming human cells. This mechanism is effective in treating infections by disrupting bacterial function at a fundamental level.