| Literature DB >> 17661704 |
Patrice Nordmann1, Hedi Mammeri.
Abstract
Extended-spectrum AmpC beta-lactamases of Enterobacteriaceae, which are chromosomally or plasmid-encoded, possess structural modifications in the vicinity of the active site compared with their progenitors. They display an increased catalytic efficiency against extended-spectrum beta-lactams, such as ceftazidime, cefotaxime, cefepime, cefpirome and, in some cases, also against imipenem. An overview of the molecular and biochemical characterization of this recently identified mechanism of resistance to beta-lactams is provided as well as its prevalence and possible clinical significance.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17661704 DOI: 10.2217/17460913.2.3.297
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Future Microbiol ISSN: 1746-0913 Impact factor: 3.165