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P4399

Sigma-Aldrich

β-Lactamase from Enterobacter cloacae

Type III, lyophilized powder, 6-18 units/mg protein (using benzylpenicillin)

Synonym(s):

β-Lactamase I, β-Lactamase II, Cephalosporinase, Penicillin amido-β-lactam hydrolase, Penicillinase from Enterobacter cloacae

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CAS Number:
9073-60-3
Enzyme Commission number:
3.5.2.6 (BRENDA, IUBMB)
MDL number:
MFCD00131819
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.54

type

Type III

form

lyophilized powder

specific activity

6-18 units/mg protein (using benzylpenicillin)

composition

Protein, ~10%

storage temp.

2-8°C

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Application

β--lactamase is used to inactivate β-lactam antibiotics by breaking open the β-lactam ring. β--lactamase is used to study antibiotic resistance and resistance suppression. Product P4399 is produced from Enterobacter cloacae.

Biochem/physiol Actions

β--lactamase inactivates β-lactam antibiotics by breaking open the β-lactam ring.

Unit Definition

One unit will hydrolyze 1.0 μmole of benzylpenicillin per min at pH 7.0 at 25 °C. This International Unit (using benzylpenicillin as substrate) is approximately equal to 600 Levy or 75 Pollock units.

Physical form

Lyophilized powder containing sodium phosphate and sodium citrate buffer salts

Preparation Note

Chromatographically purified

Analysis Note

Protein determined by biuret

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H317,H334

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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P J Johnsen et al.
Genetics, 181(4), 1521-1533 (2009-02-05)
We present a new hypothesis for the selective pressures responsible for maintaining natural competence and transformation. Our hypothesis is based in part on the observation that in Bacillus subtilis, where transformation is widespread, competence is associated with periods of nongrowth
Arnold Louie et al.
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, 56(1), 258-270 (2011-10-26)
New broad-spectrum β-lactamases such as KPC enzymes and CTX-M-15 enzymes threaten to markedly reduce the utility of our armamentarium of β-lactam agents, even our most potent drugs, such as carbapenems. NXL104 is a broad-spectrum non-β-lactam β-lactamase inhibitor. In this evaluation
Ryan M Phelan et al.
Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, 19(4), 1261-1263 (2009-01-27)
An efficient synthesis of a 5-fluorouracil-cephalosporin prodrug is described for use against colorectal and other cancers in antibody and gene-directed therapies. The compound shows stability in aqueous media until specifically activated by beta-lactamase (betaL). The kinetic parameters of the 5-fluorouracil-cephalosporin
Elena De Vecchi et al.
Journal of medical microbiology, 62(Pt 6), 859-863 (2013-03-12)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common cause of bacteraemia in the elderly and are associated with a high probability of hospitalization. Despite the impact of UTIs on health status and quality of life, a limited number of studies have
A A Alsultan et al.
Journal of medical microbiology, 62(Pt 6), 885-888 (2013-03-23)
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