(thermodynamic stability) zinc ions in the enzyme IMP-1 metallo-β-lactamase with Zn-68 and
cadmium ions, as indicated by in-torch vaporization inductively-coupled plasma mass
spectrometry (ITV-ICP-MS) and electrospray-ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS), is
consistent with the involvement of a third metal ion in promoting Lewis acid/base type
exchange processes.