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continuous pivotal βL-AB

Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · FDA-approved active Small molecule

βL-AB is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that works by inhibiting the bacterial enzyme beta-lactamase, which breaks down beta-lactam antibiotics.

βL-AB is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that works by inhibiting the bacterial enzyme beta-lactamase, which breaks down beta-lactam antibiotics. Used for Treatment of infections caused by bacteria that produce beta-lactamase enzymes, such as E. coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

At a glance

Generic namecontinuous pivotal βL-AB
Also known asCID group
SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Drug classbeta-lactamase inhibitor
Targetbeta-lactamase
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Diseases
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

By inhibiting beta-lactamase, βL-AB increases the effectiveness of beta-lactam antibiotics, such as penicillins and cephalosporins, against bacteria that would otherwise be resistant to these antibiotics. This is particularly useful in treating infections caused by bacteria that produce beta-lactamase enzymes.

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