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From: The detection and verification of carbapenemases using ertapenem and Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight

Figure 3

Mass spectrum showing the non hydrolysed pattern of ertapenem (top), The non hydrolysed pattern of ertapenem after 15 min incubation together with VIM producing K. pneumoniae (middle top), the full hydrolysis of ertapenem of a VIM-producing K. pneumoniae after 120 min (middle bottom) and the effect of the supplement of DPA inhibiting the VIM mediated hydrolysis of ertapenem (bottom).

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