Structural highlights
Function
BLAC_MYCTA Extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) that inactivates beta-lactam antibiotics by hydrolyzing the amide group of the beta-lactam ring. Exhibits predominant penicillinase activity. Also displays high levels of cephalosporinase activity as well as measurable activity with carbapenems, including imipenem and meropenem. Plays a primary role in the intrinsic resistance of M.tuberculosis to beta-lactam antibiotics.[UniProtKB:P9WKD3][1]
References
- ↑ Voladri RK, Lakey DL, Hennigan SH, Menzies BE, Edwards KM, Kernodle DS. Recombinant expression and characterization of the major beta-lactamase of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1998 Jun;42(6):1375-81. PMID:9624479 doi:10.1128/AAC.42.6.1375
