Nitrocefin is a cephalosporin derivative with color-indicating properties [1]. When β-lactamase hydrolyzes the β-lactam ring of Nitrocefin, the compound changes color from yellow to red, enabling visual detection [2]. Nitrocefin is primarily used for rapid screening of bacteria for β-lactamase activity [3].
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Nitrocefin是一种具有显色特性的头孢菌素衍生物 [1]。当β-内酰胺酶水解Nitrocefin的β-内酰胺环时,该化合物的颜色会从黄色变为红色,从而实现目视检测 [2]。Nitrocefin主要用于快速筛查细菌的β-内酰胺酶活性 [3]。
















