lactamase

[US]/ˈlæktəmeɪz/
[UK]/ˈlæktəˌmeɪs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.an enzyme that breaks down beta-lactam antibiotics

Phrases & Collocations

beta lactamase

extended spectrum lactamase

lactamase inhibitor

lactamase production

lactamase genes

lactamase activity

class a lactamase

class b lactamase

class c lactamase

lactamase resistance

Example Sentences

some bacteria produce lactamase to resist antibiotics.

lactamase inhibitors can enhance the effectiveness of certain antibiotics.

testing for lactamase production is crucial in choosing the right antibiotic.

some strains of bacteria have high levels of lactamase activity.

research on lactamase is important for developing new antibiotics.

inhibiting lactamase can restore the effectiveness of penicillin.

some lactamases can break down multiple types of antibiotics.

doctors must consider lactamase production when prescribing antibiotics.

understanding lactamase mechanisms helps in antibiotic resistance research.

some infections caused by lactamase-producing bacteria are difficult to treat.

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