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What was the name of the synthetic antibacterial drug developed under Hörlein's leadership?

  • Prontosil

  • Penicillin

  • Streptomycin

  • Tetracycline

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Under Heinrich Hörlein's leadership, the synthetic antibacterial drug Prontosil was developed. Prontosil was the first commercially available antibiotic and played a significant role in the treatment of bacterial infections before the discovery of penicillin.
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