Crystal structure of the IMP-1 metallo beta-lactamase from Pseudomonas aeruginosa and its complex with a mercaptocarboxylate inhibitor: binding determinants of a potent, broad-spectrum inhibitor.
Concha, N.O., Janson, C.A., Rowling, P., Pearson, S., Cheever, C.A., Clarke, B.P., Lewis, C., Galleni, M., Frere, J.M., Payne, D.J., Bateson, J.H., Abdel-Meguid, S.S.(2000) Biochemistry 39: 4288-4298
- PubMed: 10757977 
- DOI: 10.1021/bi992569m
- Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
1DDK, 1DD6 - PubMed Abstract: 
Metallo beta-lactamase enzymes confer antibiotic resistance to bacteria by catalyzing the hydrolysis of beta-lactam antibiotics. This relatively new form of resistance is spreading unchallenged as there is a current lack of potent and selective inhib ...