lactamase

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Synonyms: lactase, lactamide, lactams, lactonase, β-lactamase

Antonyms: lactase, lactamide, lactams, lactonase, β-lactamase

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|enzyme}} Any [[enzyme]] that [[catalyze]]s the opening of a [[lactam]] ring, especially one that deactivates a lactam-containing [[antibiotic]]

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