Phylogenetic Analysis of Beta-Lactamases Reveals Distinct Evolutionary Patterns of Chromosomal and Plasmid-Encoded BLs and the Mosaic Role of VIM Linking NDM and IMP
Ananya Anurag Anand, Vidushi Yadav, K. Kshitiz, P. C. Sreedevi, Sarfraz Anwar, Sintu Kumar Samanta
This study analyzes the evolutionary patterns of beta-lactamases (BLs) using phylogenetics and protein interactions, revealing distinct chromosomal and plasmid-encoded BL evolution and the mosaic role of VIM linking NDM and IMP.
bioRxiv · Oct 8, 2025 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology