Jacobs, Donald J., Verma, Deeptak, Livesay, Dennis R.
Date Created
2013
Subjects--Topical
Biology, Bacteria
Description
The bacterial enzyme beta-lactamase hydrolyzes the beta-lactam ring of penicillin and chemically related antibiotics, rendering them ineffective. Due to rampant antibiotic overuse, the enzyme is evolving new resistance activities at an alarming ra...