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Beta-Lactamase

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An enzyme that brings about the hydrolysis of a beta-lactam (as penicillin to penicilloic acid); found in most staphylococcus strains that are naturally resistant to penicillin. [ ]

Term info

Label

Beta-Lactamase

Synonyms
  • Beta-Lactamase
  • Cephalosporinase
  • Penicillinase
Legacy Concept Name

Beta-Lactamase

Preferred Name

Beta-Lactamase

Semantic Type

Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein, Enzyme

UMLS CUI

C0597979

code

C16964