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Irreversible Inhibition of Metallo‐β‐lactamase (IMP‐1) by 3‐(3‐Mercaptopropionylsulfanyl)propionic Acid Pentafluorophenyl Ester
13 May 2005
Abstract excerpt
Resistance is futile: Pathogenic bacteria that produce metallo-β-lactamases are recognized as a serious threat because of their resistance to antibiotics. The title compound has now been shown to be an irreversible inhibitor for a metallo-β-lactamase (IMP-1). The X-ray crystallographic structure (see picture) has revealed that the inhibitor binds to IMP-1 with formation of a covalent amide bond with the amino...
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