• Complete Genome Sequence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa K34-7, a Carbapenem-Resistant Isolate of the High-Risk Sequence Type 233 

      Taiaroa, George; Samuelsen, Ørjan; Kristensen, Tom; Økstad, Ole Andreas; Heikal, Adam (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-08-02)
      Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa is defined as a “critical” priority pathogen for the development of new antibiotics. Here we report the complete genome sequence of an extensively drug-resistant, Verona integron-encoded metallo-β-lactamase-expressing isolate belonging to the high-risk sequence type 233.
    • ZN148 Is a Modular Synthetic Metallo-beta-Lactamase Inhibitor That Reverses Carbapenem Resistance in Gram-Negative Pathogens In Vivo 

      Samuelsen, Ørjan; Åstrand, Ove Alexander Høgmoen; Frøhlich, Christopher; Heikal, Adam; Skagseth, Susann; Carlsen, Trine Josefine Olsen; Leiros, Hanna-Kirsti S.; Bayer, Annette; Schnaars, Christian; Kildahl-andersen, Geir; Lauksund, Silje; Finke, Sarah; Huber, Sandra; Gjøen, Tor; Andresen, Adriana Magalhaes Santos; Økstad, Ole Andreas; Rongved, Pål (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-05-21)
      Carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative pathogens are a critical public health threat and there is an urgent need for new treatments. Carbapenemases (β-lactamases able to inactivate carbapenems) have been identified in both serine β-lactamase (SBL) and metallo-β-lactamase (MBL) families. The recent introduction of SBL carbapenemase inhibitors has provided alternative therapeutic options. Unfortunately, ...