NCIt definition : A semi-synthetic, broad-spectrum, beta-lactam, second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic
with bactericidal activity. Ceforanide causes inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis
by inactivating penicillin binding proteins (PBPs) thereby interfering with the final
transpeptidation step required for cross-linking of peptidoglycan units which are
a component of the cell wall. This results in a reduction of cell wall stability and
causes cell lysis.;