Role of β-Lactamase Inhibitors as Potentiators in Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Targeting Gram-Negative Bacteria
Since the discovery of penicillin, β-lactam antibiotics have commonly been used to treat bacterial infections. Unfortunately, at the same time, pathogens can develop resistance to β-lactam antibiotics such as penicillins, cephalosporins, monobactams, and carbapenems by producing β-lactamases. Theref...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-03-01
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Series: | Antibiotics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/13/3/260 |