Concept information
Preferred term
beta-Lactamases
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Entry terms
- beta Lactamase
- beta-Lactamase
Scope note
- 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.
History note
- 79
In other languages
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Finnish
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beeta-laktamaasi
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beeta-laktamaasit
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beetalaktamaasi
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penisillaasi
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penisillaasit
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D001618
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