Growth inhibition kinetics of L-161,982. The growth of S. aureus NRS383 in medium alone or in medium supplemented with DMSO or 50 μg/ml L-161,982 was monitored for up to 24 h. After 6 h of coincubation, fresh L-161,982 was added to the growth medium (L-161,982•). The data shown are representative of those from three independent experiments.