Properties of ß-lactamase from Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Properties of ß-lactamase from Neisseria gonorrhoeae

ß-lactamase activity was studied in Neisseria gonorrhoeae strains. Optimum temperature was found to be 37°C. The enzyme was inactivated at temperatures higher than 60°C, but remained active during storage at low temperatures (4°C, -30°C and -70°C) for two months. Enzyme activity was observed within...

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Main Authors: Marta C de Castillo, Fernando Sesma, Olga M de Nader, Aida P de Ruiz Holgado
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 1998-03-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Subjects:
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
b-lactamase
enzyme activity
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02761998000200020&tlng=en

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