Clavulanic acid
Product Specifications
CAS Number
58001-44-8
Target
β-lactamase
Applications
Microbiology
Molecular Formula
C8H9NO5
Additionnal Information
Clavulanic acid is a naturally occurring, powerful bacterial β-lactamase inhibitor. The beta-lactam ring found in clavulanic acid binds to the active site of beta-lactamase, resulting in enzyme inactivation and enhancing the antibacterial activity of beta-lactam antibiotics like amoxicillin.
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