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Bacterial Enzymes

Molecular classification: Enzyme, Hydrolase, Transferase, Oxidoreductase

Overview

Bacterial enzymes are proteins produced by bacteria that catalyze a wide range of biochemical reactions essential for bacterial survival, growth, and adaptation. These enzymes are highly specific to their substrates and play critical roles in cellular metabolism, nutrient acquisition, environmental adaptation, and pathogenesis. A major clinical significance of bacterial enzymes is their role in antibiotic resistance, where they can modify or destroy antibiotics before they reach their targets. Examples include β-lactamases, macrolide esterases and aminoglycoside transferases.

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Catalysis via substrate-specific active sites

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MetabolismNutrient acquisitionAntibiotic modification/resistanceVirulenceCatalysis

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InfectionAntibiotic resistance

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Emergence of antibiotic resistanceSpread of antibiotic resistance genes

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Penicillins

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