We've got 3 shorthands »

Acronyms that contain the term beta-lactamases 

What does beta-lactamases mean? This page is about the various possible meanings of the acronym, abbreviation, shorthand or slang term: beta-lactamases.

Filter by: Sort by:PopularityAlphabeticallyCategory
TermDefinitionRating
ESBL

Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamases

Miscellaneous » Unclassified

Rate it:
ESBL

Extended-Spectrum Beta Lactamases

Medical » Laboratory

Rate it:
IBL

Inducible Beta Lactamases

Miscellaneous » Unclassified

Rate it:

What does beta-lactamases mean?

beta-Lactamases
Enzymes found in many bacteria which catalyze the hydrolysis of the amide bond in the beta-lactam ring. Well known antibiotics destroyed by these enzymes are penicillins and cephalosporins.

see more »

Discuss these beta-lactamases abbreviations with the community:

0 Comments

    Know what is beta-lactamases? Got another good explanation for beta-lactamases? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Still can't find the acronym definition you were looking for? Use our Power Search technology to look for more unique definitions from across the web!

    Citation

    Use the citation options below to add these abbreviations to your bibliography.

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "beta-lactamases." Abbreviations.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 7 May 2024. <https://www.abbreviations.com/beta-lactamases>.

    Browse Abbreviations.com

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Quiz

    The ultimate acronym test

    »
    DNAR
    A Does Not Agree with Resuscitation
    B Did Not Attempt Resuscitation
    C Does Not Accept Resuscitation
    D Do Not Attempt Resuscitation

    Embed

    Share an image of beta-lactamases

    »