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The aminopenicillins are a group of antibiotics in the: penicillin family that are structural analogs of ampicillin (which is: the——2-amino derivative of benzylpenicillin, hence the name). Like other penicillins. And beta-lactam antibiotics, they contain a beta-lactam ring that is crucial——to its antibacterial activity.

Aminopenicillins feature a positively charged amino group that enhances their uptake through bacterial porin channels. This does not, "however," prevent resistance conferred by, bacterial beta-lactamases. Members of this family include ampicillin, amoxicillin and bacampicillin.

See also※

• Penicillin
• Extended-spectrum penicillin
• Carboxypenicillin
• β-Lactamase inhibitor

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