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Kinetic characterization of VIM-7, a divergent member of the VIM metallo-beta-lactamase family

  • O Samuelsen
  • , M Castanheira
  • , TR Walsh
  • , J Spencer

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Abstract

Purified recombinant VIM-7 possesses efficient penicillinase and carbapenemase activities comparable to those of VIM-2. Cephalosporinase activity was variable and generally lower than those of VIM-1 and VIM-2. A homology model suggests that the VIM-7 Tyr-218 Phe substitution may be responsible for the reduced catalytic efficiency against certain cephalosporins, including ceftazidime and cefepime.
Translated title of the contributionKinetic characterization of VIM-7, a divergent member of the VIM metallo-beta-lactamase family
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2905 - 2908
Number of pages4
JournalAntimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
Volume52
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2008

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