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Four of 14 tested antibiotics induced slidinga
| Antibiotic | Mobility inducer | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Chloramphenicol | Yes | 50S |
| Spectinomycin | Yes | 30S |
| Erythromycin | Yes | 50S |
| Tetracycline | Yes | 30S |
| Apramycin | No | 30S |
| Kanamycin | No | 30S |
| Gentamicin | No | 30S |
| Lincomycin | No | 50S |
| Hygromycin | No | 30S |
| Phleomycin | No | DNA |
| Novobiocin | No | DNA gyrase |
| Ampicillin | No | Transpeptidase |
| Rifamycin | No | RNA polymerase |
In each case, the tested concentrations ranged from inhibitory levels to levels having no detectable effect.
