beta-lactamase
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Derived from the Greek word 'beta' meaning 'second' and 'lactamase', a type of enzyme.
مثال
- Beta-lactamase is an enzyme that can break down antibiotics and make bacteria resistant to them.
- The presence of Beta-lactamase in bacteria can make treatment of infections more difficult.
- Beta-lactamase inhibitors are used in combination with antibiotics to overcome bacterial resistance.
ترکیبهای رایج
Produce Beta-lactamase Beta-lactamase resistance Beta-lactamase inhibitors Break down with Beta-lactamase
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- enzyme produced by certain bacteria that inactivates penicillin and results in resistance to that antibiotic