Beta-lactamase
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'''Beta-lactamase''' (Blac) are enzymes which make bacteria resistant to β-lactam antibiotics by breaking their β-lactam ring. Blac are classified according to their resistance targets.<br /> | '''Beta-lactamase''' (Blac) are enzymes which make bacteria resistant to β-lactam antibiotics by breaking their β-lactam ring. Blac are classified according to their resistance targets.<br /> | ||
| - | *Class A are broad-spectrum. See also [[TEM1 Class Antibiotic Resistance Proteins]].<br /> | + | *'''Class A''' are broad-spectrum. See also [[TEM1 Class Antibiotic Resistance Proteins]].<br /> |
| - | *Class B are metalloenzymes. See also [[New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase 1]].<br /> | + | *'''Class B''' are metalloenzymes. See also [[New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase 1]].<br /> |
| - | *Class C are cephalosporinases. See also [[Class C beta-lactamase]].<br /> | + | *'''Class C''' are cephalosporinases. See also [[Class C beta-lactamase]].<br /> |
| - | *Class D are cloxacilanases<br /> | + | *'''Class D''' are cloxacilanases<br /> |
| - | *Carbapenemase (Car) are Blac with wide hydrolytic capacities. Car can hydrolyze penicillins, cephalosporins, monobactams and carbapenems. <br /> | + | *'''Carbapenemase''' (Car) are Blac with wide hydrolytic capacities. Car can hydrolyze penicillins, cephalosporins, monobactams and carbapenems. <br /> |
| - | *Extended-spectrum Blac class A (ESBL) hydrolyze penicillins but not cephalosporins.<br /> | + | *'''Extended-spectrum Blac''' class A (ESBL) hydrolyze penicillins but not cephalosporins.<br /> |
| - | *Serine beta-lactamase (ClbP) has a serine-active site. | + | *'''Serine beta-lactamase''' (ClbP) has a serine-active site. |
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References
- ↑ King D, Strynadka N. Crystal structure of New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase reveals molecular basis for antibiotic resistance. Protein Sci. 2011 Sep;20(9):1484-91. doi: 10.1002/pro.697. Epub 2011 Aug, 2. PMID:21774017 doi:10.1002/pro.697
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