Sterilization of TB Cultures (IMAGE) Albert Einstein College of Medicine Caption The combination of the beta-lactamase inhibitor (Structure on left) and meropenem (Structure shown on right) lead to rapid sterilization of cultures of TB. Credit Albert Einstein College of Medicine Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.