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The class A and class C serine β-lactamase mechanism involves acylation and deacylation through high-energy tetrahedral transition states. In this example with a class C enzyme, B and HB+ represent a generic base and conjugate acid, respectively. The identity of the bases may vary by class, enzyme, and substrate.
