KnowraBeta-lactamaseLinked fromLinked fromThe 26 pages that link to Beta-lactamase, each with the reason it gives.All 26Broader topic 1Related 15Narrower topic 3Compared with 7Beta-lactam antibioticCompared with: These enzymes directly undermine the chemical feature the drug class depends on.Penicillin-binding proteinsCompared with: Unlike altered target proteins, beta-lactamases protect bacteria by destroying the drug.AmoxicillinCompared with: Many beta-lactamases destroy amoxicillin before it can inhibit cell-wall enzymes.Beta-lactam ringCompared with: It opens the ring before the antibiotic can inactivate its target.Penicillin GCompared with: Some β-lactamases inactivate Penicillin G before it can block cell-wall enzymes.BenzylpenicillinCompared with: These enzymes can destroy benzylpenicillin before it reaches its bacterial targets.PhenoxymethylpenicillinCompared with: Beta-lactamase production can make bacteria resistant to penicillin V.