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beta-lactamase |
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beta-lactamase [¦bād·ə ′lak·tə‚mās] (microbiology) A bacterial enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of the lactam ring in some penicillin antibiotics, rendering them ineffective. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The bacteria that predominate in sinusitis can resist penicillin by producing beta lactamase or by altering sites of penicillin binding. Becton Dickinson is an internationally recognized manufacturer and distributor of medical products, including microbiology products for use in hospital and clinical reference laboratories, and is a leader in sales of technology for the rapid detection of the beta lactamase enzyme. NASDAQ: OXIS) today announced that its 510(k) application to market its product, Beta Lactamase Rapid Enzyme Detection Discs (Beta-L RED Discs), has been approved by the U. |
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