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Atomic resolution structures of CTX-M beta-lactamases: extended spectrum activities from increased mobility and decreased stability.
Journal of molecular biology - 29 Apr 2005
Chen Yu, Delmas Julien, Sirot Jacques, Shoichet Brian, Bonnet Richard
Abstract excerpt
Extended spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) confer bacterial resistance to third-generation cephalosporins, such as cefotaxime and ceftazidime, increasing hospital mortality rates. Whereas these antibiotics are almost impervious to classic beta-lactamases, such as TEM-1, ESBLs have one to four orders greater activity against them. The origins of this activity have been widely studied for the TEM and SHV-type ESBLs,...
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