- Identification and characterization of a new metallo-beta-lactamase, IND-5, from a clinical isolate of Chryseobacterium indologenes.
Identification and characterization of a new metallo-beta-lactamase, IND-5, from a clinical isolate of Chryseobacterium indologenes.
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy (2007-05-02)
Mariagrazia Perilli, Bibiana Caporale, Giuseppe Celenza, Cristina Pellegrini, Jean Denis Docquier, Marilina Mezzatesta, Gian Maria Rossolini, Stefania Stefani, Gianfranco Amicosante
PMID17470648
ABSTRACT
A new natural IND-type metallo-beta-lactamase variant, IND-5, was identified in a clinical isolate of Chryseobacterium indologenes. IND-5 shared 92.8% and 92.4% amino acid homology with IND-1 and IND-3, respectively. Purified enzyme (pI = 8.8, M(r) = 25,000) was able to hydrolyze penicillins, some narrow- and expanded-spectrum cephalosporins, and carbapenems but not monobactams.
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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, anhydrous, crystalline, BioReagent, suitable for cell culture
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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid solution, 0.02% in DPBS (0.5 mM), sterile-filtered, BioReagent, suitable for cell culture
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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt solution, BioUltra, pH 8.0, ~0.5 M in H2O