beta-Lactamases

Enzymes found in many bacteria which catalyze the hydrolysis of the amide bond in the beta-lactam ring. Well known antibiotics destroyed by these enzymes are penicillins and cephalosporins.

Year introduced: 1979

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Tree Number(s): D08.811.277.087.180

MeSH Unique ID: D001618

Registry Number: EC 3.5.2.6

Entry Terms:

• beta Lactamases
• beta-Lactamase
• beta Lactamase

Previous Indexing:

• Amidohydrolases (1966-1978)
• Cephalosporinase (1975-1978)
• Penicillinase (1966-1978)

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Enzymes and Coenzymes
Enzymes
Hydrolases
Amidohydrolases
beta-Lactamases
Cephalosporinase
Penicillinase