blaA

class A beta-lactamase

Overview

Mechanism
mutated beta-lactamase enzyme conferring resistance to ceftazidime and clavulanic acid
Validation Method
cloning and enzyme kinetics analysis
Drug Classes
ceftazidime
Organisms
Burkholderia pseudomallei, Escherichia coli
Geographic Location
Thailand|Canada
Papers
1
Databases
Reslit
Mutations
1

Mutations

Protein ChangeNucleotide ChangeMechanismOrganismResistance ToDatabaseValidation Status
P167S--Burkholderia pseudomallei
ceftazidime
Reslit
Candidate
Papers1
1

Burkholderia pseudomallei class a beta-lactamase mutations that confer selective resistance against ceftazidime or clavulanic acid inhibition.

PMID 12821450 · 2003

The study identifies specific mutations in the class A beta-lactamase gene (blaA) of Burkholderia pseudomallei that confer resistance to ceftazidime and clavulanic acid. These mutations occur in conserved regions of the enzyme, affecting its ability to be inhibited by these antibiotics.

Gene Information

Gene Name
blaA
Allele
BlaA
Encodes
class A beta-lactamase
Source Database
Reslit
Mechanism
mutated beta-lactamase enzyme conferring resistance to ceftazidime and clavulanic acid
Confers Resistance To
ceftazidime
Organisms Tested In
Burkholderia pseudomallei
Escherichia coli
Geographic Location
Thailand|Canada
Validation Method
cloning and enzyme kinetics analysis
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