Glossary
Monday, 6 May 2024, 10:22 AM
Site: Open Learning
Course: Understanding antibiotic resistance (UAR_1)
Glossary: Glossary
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β-lactamaseAn enzyme that destroys β-lactam antibiotics by hydrolysing the β-lactam ring. |
β-lactamase inhibitorAn enzyme inhibitor that prevents the degradation of β-lactam antibiotics by β-lactamases. Used as resistance breakers. |