Tag: Enzyme function

Over 90% of ampicillin resistance in *E. coli* is due to the production of TEM-1 beta-lactamase. Understanding **how does beta-lactamase work** is crucial to developing strategies against the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.

Over 70% of all drugs in clinical use are metabolized by Cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzymes, a complex and vital system in the body. These enzymes play a crucial role in processing both medications and other foreign substances, profoundly affecting how our bodies respond to various drugs.