Rifamycins have been used for the treatment of many diseases, including HIV-related Tuberculosis. Explain how Rifamycins inhibit the activities of bacterial DNA dependent RNA polymerase.

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Rifamycins have been used for the treatment of many diseases, including HIV-related
Tuberculosis. Explain how Rifamycins inhibit the activities of bacterial DNA dependent RNA
polymerase.
Transcribed Image Text:Rifamycins have been used for the treatment of many diseases, including HIV-related Tuberculosis. Explain how Rifamycins inhibit the activities of bacterial DNA dependent RNA polymerase.
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