How do selective drug targets work

Inhibition of cell wall synthesis (e.g., β-lactams). Inhibition of protein synthesis (e.g., aminoglycosides bind to 30S ribosome). Disruption of membranes (e.g., amphotericin B targets ergosterol in fungi). Inhibition of nucleic acid synthesis (e.g., fluoroquinolones). Metabolic antagonism (e.g., sulfonamides inhibit folate synthesis). =S= SYNTHESIS