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Ciprofloxacin molecule in 3-D
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The Ciprofloxacin molecule - rotatable in 3 dimensions
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Ciprofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic. Quinolones interfere with DNA replication and transcription in bacteria.
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Quinolone nucleus
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Cyclopropyl group
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Piperazinyl ring
Carboxylic acid group
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Ketone group
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Fluorine
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