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    Beta-Lactamase

    Definition 1

    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. (NCI Thesaurus)

    Definition 2

    A beta-lactamase preferentially cleaving penicillins. (Dorland, 28th ed) EC 3.5.2.-. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)




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