These beta-lactamases intercept the antibiotics, bind with them, and destroy them before they can clog up the cell wall-building enzymes. It’s not enough for Pratt’s new molecules to be able to clog ...

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Scientists at The University of Texas at Arlington have identified a new enzyme that can be "turned off" to help the body ...

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Chinese scientists have developed a breakthrough process that significantly improves the efficiency and environmental ...

Limited treatment options exist to combat infections caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacteria possessing broad-spectrum β-lactamases. The design of novel β-lactamase inhibitors is of ...