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Comparison of cephalosporin and penicillin structures. Cephalosporins and penicillin both contain a core beta-lactam ring (yellow arrow). Cefazolin is a first-generation cephalosporin whose R1 and R2 side chains make up its primary immunogenic components which are unique and not shared with other beta lactams.
