Bactroban works by interfering with bacterial protein synthesis. This means that it stops bacteria from making important proteins. More specifically, the drug works by binding to an important bacterial enzyme known as isoleucyl transfer-RNA synthetase.
An invasive species can be any kind of living organismâan amphibian (like the cane toad pictured left), plant, insect, fish, fungus, bacteria, or even an organismâs seeds or eggsâthat is not native to an ecosystem and which causes harm. They can harm the environment, the economy or even, human health.
But these invaders, large and small, have devastating effects on U.S. wildlife. Invasive species are one of the leading threats to native wildlife. Approximately 42% of Threatened or Endangered species are at risk primarily due to invasive species. Human health and economies are also at risk from invasive species.