Tetracycline was discovered and patented by Lloyd H. Conover in 1955. This substance was originally obtained from streptomyces viridifaciens cultures, but is now usually produced synthetically. Tetracycline is most commonly used as an antibiotic, but is also used for many other medical purposes such as acne prevention. This antibiotic works by inhibiting aminoacyl-tRNA binding during the synthesis of proteins. Tetracycline should not be used by children under nine or by women in the last half of a pregnancy as it is a teratogen and can cause reproductive problems. It can also cause photosensitivity in some people.
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