In Vivo Evolution of CTX-M-215, a Novel Narrow-Spectrum β-Lactamase in an Escherichia coli Clinical Isolate Conferring Resistance to Mecillinam

Mengyun Yin, Guoping Hu, Zhen Shen, Chengli Fang, Xuefei Zhang, Dan Li, Yohei Doi, Yu Zhang, Minggui Wang, Qinglan Guoa

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Abstract

Here, we report a novel narrow-spectrum β-lactamase CTX-M-215 identified in an Escherichia coli clinical isolate in China and conferring high-level resistance to mecillinam but not to cefotaxime. CTX-M-215 differed from CTX-M-125, a CTX-M extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL), by an N132D substitution, which decreased hydrolytic activities toward penicillins and cephalosporins except for mecillinam. High similarity was observed between CTX-M-215- and CTX-M-125-bearing plasmids, carried by different isolates in the same patient, indicating in vivo evolution of CTX-M-215 from CTX-M-125.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere00562
JournalAntimicrobial agents and chemotherapy
Volume64
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10-2020
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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