“…In this context, the superfamily of carbonic anhydrases (CAs, EC 4.2.1.1) represents a valuable member of such new macromolecules affecting the growth of microorganisms or making them vulnerable to the host defense mechanisms [ 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 ]. These metalloenzymes catalyze the simple but physiologically crucial reaction of carbon dioxide hydration to bicarbonate and protons: CO 2 + H 2 O ⇄ HCO 3 − + H+ [ 4 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 ], and they are involved in the transport and supply of CO 2 or HCO 3 − in pH homeostasis, the secretion of electrolytes, biosynthetic processes, and photosynthesis [ 15 , 16 ]. Moreover, CAs are target molecules of some antibacterial drugs, such as sulfanilamide.…”