Faropenem reacts with serine and metallo-β-lactamases to give multiple products

Penems have demonstrated potential as antibacterials and β-lactamase inhibitors; however, their clinical use has been limited, especially in comparison with the structurally related carbapenems. Faropenem is an orally active antibiotic with a C2 tetrahydrofuran (THF) ring, which is resistant to hydr...

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Main Authors: Lucic, A, Hinchliffe, P, Malla, T, Tooke, C, Brem, J, Calvopina, K, Lohans, C, Rabe, P, McDonough, M, Armistead, T, Orville, A, Spencer, J, Schofield, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021