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Anti-Infective Agents in Medicinal Chemistry

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ISSN (Print): 1871-5214
ISSN (Online): 1875-6018

Extended-Spectrum Cephalosporinases in Enterobacteriaceae

Author(s): Hedi Mammeri and Patrice Nordmann

Volume 6, Issue 1, 2007

Page: [71 - 82] Pages: 12

DOI: 10.2174/187152107779314133

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Abstract

Extended-spectrum AmpC β-lactamases are derived from chromosomal cephalosporinases by amino acid deletion, insertion and replacement. These structural changes are responsible for an increased catalytic efficiency against extended- spectrum cephalosporins, such as ceftazidime, cefotaxime, cefepime, and cefpirome. An overview of the molecular and biochemical characterization of these identified β-lactamases in Enterobacteriaceae is provided. The structural modifications that account for the broadening substrate specificity and the phenotypes of resistance of the clinical isolates are detailed.

Keywords: ESAC, extended-spectrum cephalosporinase, cefepime, ceftazidime


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