Complexes of copper(II), nickel(II) and iron(III) with beta-lactamase inhib
itor sulbactam have been synthesized, characterized and identified by eleme
ntal analysis, IR and H-1 NMR spectroscopy. These complexes have been then
tested for their in vitro antibacterial activity in combination with ampici
llin against various bacterial species. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science S.A. All
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