Electron microscopy captures enzyme step in antibiotic production
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Electron microscopy captures enzyme step in antibiotic production

Nonribosomal peptide synthetase (NRPS) enzymes are essential in creating important medications, such as penicillin and cyclosporine. This is done through a multi-step process where the enzymes activate amino acid building blocks and convert them into elongated peptides.