**MET5 Enkephalin: A Comprehensive Overview**  

**Vancomycin: An Essential Antibiotic for Severe Infections**

**Definition:**  

Vancomycin is a potent glycopeptide antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, particularly those resistant to other antibiotics.

**Function:**  

Vancomycin works by inhibiting cell wall synthesis in bacteria, effectively stopping their growth and replication. It is highly effective against methicillin-resistant *Staphylococcus aureus* (MRSA) and other multidrug-resistant organisms.

**Applications:**  

Vancomycin is primarily used in hospitals to treat severe infections such as:  

- MRSA infections  

- Endocarditis  

- Meningitis  

- Bone and joint infections  

- Complicated skin infections