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Sen S, Ghosh S, Jana A, Jash M, Ghosh S, Mukherjee N, Mukherjee D, Sarkar J, Ghosh S. Multi-Faceted Antimicrobial Efficacy of a Quinoline-Derived Bidentate Copper(II) Ligand Complex and Its Hydrogel Encapsulated Formulation in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Inhibition and Wound Management. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:4142-4161. [PMID: 38770768 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.4c00466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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The emergence of antimicrobial resistance, exemplified by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), poses a grave threat to public health globally. Over time, MRSA has evolved resistance to multiple antibiotics, challenging conventional treatment strategies. The relentless adaptability of MRSA underscores the urgent need for innovative and targeted antimicrobial approaches to combat this resilient pathogen. Ancient knowledge and practices, along with scientific evidence, have established that metallic copper, and its organic coordination complexes can act as potential antibacterial substances. In search of a smart and effective antimicrobial against MRSA, we designed, synthesized, and characterized a bidentate copper(II) ligand complex (SG-Cu) utilizing a comprehensive array of analytical techniques, including ESI-MS, elemental analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy, and others. Antibacterial efficacy and mechanism of action of the complex were assessed through bacterial growth analyses, bacterial membrane perturbation assays, ROS elicitation assays, and field emission scanning electron microscopy. SG-Cu was found to maintain robust biocompatibility against the mammalian cell lines HEK-293, WI-38, and NIH/3T3. Remarkably, SG-Cu demonstrated significant biofilm disruptive tendency evidenced by the retardation of sliding motility, reduction in slime production, reduction in biofilm viability, and enhanced biofilm eradication, both in vitro and in urinary catheters. In vivo studies on murine excisional wounds, with SG-Cu impregnated in a palmitic acid conjugated NAVSIQ hexapeptide (PA-NV) hydrogel, revealed the sustained release of SG-Cu from the gel matrix, facilitating accelerated wound healing and effective wound disinfection. This multifaceted investigation highlights the potential of SG-Cu as a versatile option for combating MRSA infections and promoting wound healing, solidifying its claim to be developed into a viable therapeutic.
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- Samya Sen
- iHUB Drishti Foundation, Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342030, India
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- Smart Healthcare Department, Interdisciplinary Research Platform, Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342030, India
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- Smart Healthcare Department, Interdisciplinary Research Platform, Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342030, India
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- iHUB Drishti Foundation, Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342030, India
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- Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342030, India
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- Smart Healthcare Department, Interdisciplinary Research Platform, Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342030, India
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- Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342030, India
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- Centre for Research and Development of Scientific Instruments (CRDSI), Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342030, India
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- Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342030, India
- Smart Healthcare Department, Interdisciplinary Research Platform, Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342030, India
- iHUB Drishti Foundation, Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342030, India
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Barua M, Bandyopadhyay S, Wasai A, Ghosh M, Roy I, Ghosh P, Koner S, Rizzoli C, Roy A, Saha S, Mandal S. A trinuclear Zn (II) schiff base dicyanamide complex attenuates bacterial biofilm formation by ROS generation and membrane damage and exhibits anticancer activity. Microb Pathog 2024; 188:106548. [PMID: 38262493 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2024.106548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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A trinuclear Zn (II) complex, [(ZnL{N(CN)2})2Zn], termed complex 1 has been synthesized by the reaction of an aqueous solution of sodium dicyanamide to the methanolic solution of Zn (CH3COO)2, 2H2O and corresponding Schiff base (H2L) which is derived from 1:2 condensation of 1, 4 butane diamine with 3-ethoxy salicylaldehyde. Complex 1 is characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV and Single X-ray diffraction study. Drug resistance is a growing global public health concern that has prompted researchers to look into advanced alternative treatment modalities. In this context, complex 1 has shown promising antibacterial and antibiofilm efficacy against gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains. Complex 1 attenuated Staphylococcal biofilm formation by reducing several virulence factors including the formation of extracellular polysaccharide matrix, slime, haemolysin, staphyloxanthin, auto-aggregation, cell surface hydrophobicity, and motility. Notably, complex 1 mechanistically potentiated Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) generation within the bacterial cells, leading to the damage of bacterial cell membrane followed by DNA leakage and thereby impeding the growth of Staphylococcus aureus. Furthermore, complex 1 significantly exhibited anticancer activity by reducing the growth of prostate adenocarcinoma cells. It obstructed the migration of cancer cells by potentiating apoptosis and arresting the cell cycle at the G2/M phase. In summary, complex 1 could act as a potent candidate for the generation of novel antibacterial, antibiofilm as well as anticancer treatment regimens for the management of drug-resistant biofilm-mediated Staphylococcus aureus infection and lethal prostate malignancy.
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- Mamata Barua
- Department of Chemistry, Acharya Prafulla Chandra College, New Barrackpore, Kolkata, 700131, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Kalyani, 741235, West Bengal, India
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- Amity Institute of Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Amity University Noida, J3 Block, Room 111, Sector 125, Noida, 201303, UP, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Acharya Prafulla Chandra College, New Barrackpore, Kolkata, 700131, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Acharya Prafulla Chandra College, New Barrackpore, Kolkata, 700131, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 700032, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 700032, India
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- Universita' degli Studi di Parma, Dipartimento S.C.V.S.A., Parco Area delle Scienze 17/A, 43124, Parma, Italy
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- Amity Institute of Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Amity University Noida, J3 Block, Room 111, Sector 125, Noida, 201303, UP, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Acharya Prafulla Chandra College, New Barrackpore, Kolkata, 700131, India.
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Kalyani, 741235, West Bengal, India.
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Deusenbery C, Carneiro O, Oberkfell C, Shukla A. Synergy of Antibiotics and Antibiofilm Agents against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Biofilms. ACS Infect Dis 2023; 9:1949-1963. [PMID: 37646612 DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.3c00239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections are some of the most common antibiotic-resistant infections, often exacerbated by the formation of biofilms. Here, we evaluated six compounds, three common antibiotics used against MRSA and three antibiofilm compounds, in nine combinations to investigate the mechanisms of synergistic eradication of MRSA biofilms. Using metabolic assessment, colony enumeration, confocal fluorescence microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy, we identified two promising combinations of antibiotics with antibiofilm agents against preformed MRSA biofilms. The broad-spectrum protease, proteinase K, and membrane-targeting antibiotic, daptomycin, worked in synergy against MRSA biofilms by manipulating the protein content, increasing access to the cell membrane of biofilm bacteria. We also found that the combination of cationic peptide, IDR-1018, with the cell wall cross-linking inhibitor, vancomycin, exhibited synergy against MRSA biofilms by causing bacterial damage and preventing repair. Our findings identify synergistic combinations of antibiotics and antibiofilm agents, providing insight into mechanisms that may be explored further for the development of effective treatments against MRSA biofilm.
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- Carly Deusenbery
- School of Engineering, Center for Biomedical Engineering, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island 02912, United States
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- Therapeutic Sciences Graduate Program, Division of Biology and Medicine, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island 02912, United States
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- School of Engineering, Center for Biomedical Engineering, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island 02912, United States
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- School of Engineering, Center for Biomedical Engineering, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island 02912, United States
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Shen Y, Bai X, Wang J, Zhou X, Meng R, Guo N. Inhibitory Effect of Non-Saccharomyces Starmerella bacillaris CC-PT4 Isolated from Grape on MRSA Growth and Biofilm. Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins 2023:10.1007/s12602-023-10146-7. [PMID: 37639210 DOI: 10.1007/s12602-023-10146-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a notorious pathogen with biofilm-forming and drug-resistant properties that make it difficult to eradicate. In this study, the inhibition of MRSA (ATCC 43300) by Starmerella bacillaris CC-PT4 (CGMCC No. 23573) was evaluated. The results showed that the inhibition of MRSA growth and biofilm was caused by S. bacillaris CC-PT4 cell-free supernatant (CFS). The CFS of S. bacillaris CC PT4 at different times can effectively inhibit the formation of MRSA biofilm, remove the preformed biofilm, and down-regulate the related genes that promote the formation of biofilm. Afterwards, untargeted metabolomics was performed to analyze the CFS of S. bacillaris CC-PT4. Several molecules with antibacterial and inhibitory biofilm effects from the CFS were found, one of which, 2-amino-1-phenylethanol (APE), has not been reported to have antiMRSA ability before. In this study, molecular docking analysis and in vitro experiments were used to verify the function of APE to inhibit MRSA. These results indicate that S. bacillaris CC-PT4 CFS can effectively inhibit MRSA which has potential application value in controlling MRSA.
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- Yong Shen
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 130062, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 130062, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 130062, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 130062, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Technology Center of Changchun Customs, 130062, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 130062, Changchun, People's Republic of China.
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Majumder A, Sarkar C, Das I, Sk S, Bandyopadhyay S, Mandal S, Bera M. Design, Synthesis and Evaluation of a Series of Zinc(II) Complexes of Anthracene-Affixed Multifunctional Organic Assembly as Potential Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Agents against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:22781-22804. [PMID: 37129921 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c21899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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A novel class of zinc(II)-based metal complexes, i.e., [Zn2(acdp)(μ-Cl)]·2H2O (1), [Zn2(acdp)(μ-NO3)]·2H2O (2), and [Zn2(acdp)(μ-O2CCF3)]·2H2O (3) (Cl- = chloride; NO3- = nitrate; CF3CO2- = trifluoroacetate) of anthracene-affixed multifunctional organic assembly, H3acdp (H3acdp = N,N'-bis[anthracene-2-ylmethyl]-N,N'-bis[carboxymethyl]-1,3-diaminopropan-2-ol), have emerged as promising antibacterial and antibiofilm agents in the domain of medicinal chemistry. Accordingly, complexes 1-3 were synthesized by utilizing H3acdp in combination with ZnCl2, Zn(NO3)2·6H2O, and Zn(CF3CO2)2·H2O respectively, in the presence of NaOH at ambient temperature. The complexation between H3acdp and Zn2+ was delineated by a combined approach of spectrophotometric and spectrofluorometric titration studies. The stoichiometry of acdp3-/Zn2+ in all three complexes is observed to be 1:2, as confirmed by spectrophotometric/spectrofluorometric titration data. Elemental analysis (C, H, N, Zn), molar conductance, FTIR, UV-vis, and thermoanalytical (TGA/DTA) data were effectively used to characterize these complexes. Besides, the structures of 1-3 were established by density functional theory (DFT) calculation using B3LYP/6-311G, specifying a self-assembled compact geometry with average Zn···Zn separation of 3.4629 Å. All three zinc complexes exhibited significantly high antibacterial and antibiofilm activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA BAA1717). However, complex 1 showed a more recognizable activity than 2 and 3, with minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of 200, 350, and 450 μg/mL, respectively. The antimicrobial activity was tested by employing the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and time-kill assay. The crystal violet (CV) assay and microscopic study were performed to examine the antibiofilm activity. As observed, complexes 1-3 had an effect on the production of extracellular polymeric substance (EPS), biofilm cell-viability, and other virulence factors such as staphyloxanthin and hemolysin production, autoaggregation ability, and microbial cell-surface hydrophobicity. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated due to inhibition of staphyloxanthin production in response to 1-3 were also analyzed. Moreover, complexes 1-3 showed an ability to damage the bacterial cell membrane due to accumulation of ROS resulting in DNA leakage. In addition, complexes 1-3 displayed a synergistic/additive activity with a commercially available antibiotic drug, vancomycin, with enhanced antibacterial activity. On the whole, our investigation disclosed that complex 1 could be a promising drug lead and attract much attention to medicinal chemists compared to 2 and 3 from therapeutic aspects.
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- Avishek Majumder
- Department of Chemistry, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal 741235, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal 741235, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal 741235, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal 741235, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal 741235, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal 741235, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal 741235, India
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Gonçalves ASC, Leitão MM, Simões M, Borges A. The action of phytochemicals in biofilm control. Nat Prod Rep 2023; 40:595-627. [PMID: 36537821 DOI: 10.1039/d2np00053a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Covering: 2009 to 2021Antimicrobial resistance is now rising to dangerously high levels in all parts of the world, threatening the treatment of an ever-increasing range of infectious diseases. This has becoming a serious public health problem, especially due to the emergence of multidrug-resistance among clinically important bacterial species and their ability to form biofilms. In addition, current anti-infective therapies have low efficacy in the treatment of biofilm-related infections, leading to recurrence, chronicity, and increased morbidity and mortality. Therefore, it is necessary to search for innovative strategies/antibacterial agents capable of overcoming the limitations of conventional antibiotics. Natural compounds, in particular those obtained from plants, have been exhibiting promising properties in this field. Plant secondary metabolites (phytochemicals) can act as antibiofilm agents through different mechanisms of action from the available antibiotics (inhibition of quorum-sensing, motility, adhesion, and reactive oxygen species production, among others). The combination of different phytochemicals and antibiotics have revealed synergistic or additive effects in biofilm control. This review aims to bring together the most relevant reports on the antibiofilm properties of phytochemicals, as well as insights into their structure and mechanistic action against bacterial pathogens, spanning December 2008 to December 2021.
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- Ariana S C Gonçalves
- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal.
- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal.
- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal.
- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal.
- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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Diclofenac and Meloxicam Exhibited Anti-Virulence Activities Targeting Staphyloxanthin Production in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:antibiotics12020277. [PMID: 36830188 PMCID: PMC9951919 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12020277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a worldwide leading versatile pathogen that causes a wide range of serious infections. The emergence of antimicrobial resistance against S. aureus resulted in an urgent need to develop new antimicrobials in the new era. The methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) prevalence in hospital and community settings necessitates the discovery of novel anti-pathogenic agents. Staphyloxanthin (STX) is a key virulence factor for the survival of MRSA against host innate immunity. The current work aimed to demonstrate the anti-virulence properties of meloxicam (MXM) as compared to diclofenac (DC), which was previously reported to mitigate the virulence of multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and test their activities in STX production. A total of 80 S. aureus clinical isolates were included, wherein a qualitative and quantitative assessment of STX inhibition by diclofenac and meloxicam was performed. The quantitative gene expression of STX biosynthetic genes (crtM, crtN and sigB) and hla (coded for α-hemolysin) as a virulence gene with and without DC and MXM was conducted, followed by molecular docking analysis for further confirmation. DC and MXM potently inhibited the synthesis of STX at 47 and 59 µg/mL to reach 79.3-98% and 80.6-96.7% inhibition, respectively. Treated cells also revealed a significant downregulation of virulence genes responsible for STX synthesis, such as crtM, crtN and global transcriptional regulator sigB along with the hla gene. Furthermore, computational studies unveiled strong interactions between the CrtM binding site and DC/MXM. In conclusion, this study highlights the potential role and repurposing of DC and MXM as adjuvants to conventional antimicrobials and as an anti-virulent to combat MRSA infections.
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Lu X, Wang G, Xie Y, Tang W, Liu B, Zhang J. Efflux pump inhibitor combined with ofloxacin decreases MRSA biofilm formation by regulating the gene expression of NorA and quorum sensing. RSC Adv 2023; 13:2707-2717. [PMID: 36741169 PMCID: PMC9850365 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra06696c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Carbonyl cyanide p-nitrophenylhydrazone (2e) displayed a lone or synergistic efficacy against MRSA (RSC Adv., 2020, 10, 17854). In this work, the synergistic mechanism of 2e with ofloxacin was studied. MRSA2858 had potential for biofilm formation, and the value of MBEC of 2e alone was 0.78-1.56 μM, while that of 2e + ofloxacin was 0.39-0.78 μM. 2e combined with ofloxacin showed a synergistic anti-biofilm effect against MRSA. Efflux pump inhibitor 2e can better bind to NorA protein. After MRSA2858 was treated with 2e of 1/2MIC (0.78 μM) and ofloxacin of 1/8MIC (0.097 μM), the transcript levels of efflux genes (norA) and quorum-sensing (QS) regulatory genes (agrA, sarA, icaA, hla) were substantially down-regulated, and alpha-hemolysin (Hla) was inhibited by 99.15%. 2e combined with ofloxacin was more effective than 2e alone in reducing bacterial load in vivo. All in all, efflux pump inhibitor 2e enhanced the bactericidal activities of antibiotics through regulating the gene expression of NorA and QS system.
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- Xueer Lu
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Third People's Hospital of HefeiHefei230022China
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- Anhui Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Disease, Anhui No. 2 Provincial People's HospitalHefei230041China
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- Anhui Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Disease, Anhui No. 2 Provincial People's HospitalHefei230041China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical UniversityHefei 230032China
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- Anhui Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Disease, Anhui No. 2 Provincial People's HospitalHefei230041China
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- Anhui Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Disease, Anhui No. 2 Provincial People's HospitalHefei230041China
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Abid N, Hamad E, Ibrahim M, Abid H. Antibacterial and antibiofilm activities of taxifolin against vancomycin-resistant S. aureus (VRSA). BAGHDAD JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.47419/bjbabs.v3i04.126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Background and objective: The medicinal effects of flavonoids are widely described in the literature; however, their antimicrobial effects against antibiotic resistant bacteria are yet to be highlighted. This study was aimed at investigating the growth and biofilm inhibitory effects of taxifolin, a flavonoid, against vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA).
Methods: Seven VRSA isolates were used to assess the antimicrobial and antibiofilm influence of taxifolin. The agar-well diffusion method was used to determine the zones of inhibition caused by taxifolin, and resazurin-based microdilution technique was used to assess the minimum inhibitory concentration. Crystal violet staining technique was used to assess the biomass of biofilms formed by the microorganisms. GraphPad Prism software was used to present the data in figures.
Results: Taxifolin inhibited bacterial growth in a dose-dependent fashion and reduced bacterial viability. It similarly attenuated the biofilm production activity of bacterial isolates in a dose-dependent manner.
Conclusions: Current findings suggest the antibacterial and antibiofilm influence of taxifolin against VRSA in a dose-dependent manner.
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Li X, Xu Y, Ouyang D, Ye K, Chen Y, Li Q, Xia Q, Wu X, Yang Y. Copper- and Iodine-Doped Nanozymes with Simulated Enzyme Activity and Efficient Antifungal Activity against Candida albicans. Biochem Eng J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bej.2022.108791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Kasthuri T, Barath S, Nandhakumar M, Karutha Pandian S. Proteomic profiling spotlights the molecular targets and the impact of the natural antivirulent umbelliferone on stress response, virulence factors, and the quorum sensing network of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2022; 12:998540. [PMID: 36530435 PMCID: PMC9748083 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.998540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa easily adapts to newer environments and acquires several genome flexibilities to overcome the effect of antibiotics during therapeutics, especially in cystic fibrosis patients. During adaptation to the host system, the bacteria employ various tactics including virulence factor production and biofilm formation to escape from the host immune system and resist antibiotics. Hence, identifying alternative strategies to combat recalcitrant pathogens is imperative for the successful elimination of drug-resistant microbes. In this context, this study portrays the anti-virulence efficacy of umbelliferone (UMB) against P. aeruginosa. UMB (7-hydroxy coumarin) is pervasively found among the plant family of Umbelliferae and Asteraceae. The UMB impeded biofilm formation in the P. aeruginosa reference strain and clinical isolates on polystyrene and glass surfaces at the concentration of 125 µg/ml. Global proteomic analysis of UMB-treated cells revealed the downregulation of major virulence-associated proteins such as RhlR, LasA, AlgL, FliD, Tpx, HtpG, KatA, FusA1, Tsf, PhzM, PhzB2, CarB, DctP, MtnA, and MscL. A functional interaction study, gene ontology, and KEGG pathway analysis revealed that UMB could modulate the global regulators, enzymes, co-factors, and transcription factors related to quorum sensing (QS), stress tolerance, siderophore production, motility, and microcolony formation. In vitro biochemical assays further affirmed the anti-virulence efficacy of UMB by reducing pyocyanin, protease, elastase, and catalase production in various strains of P. aeruginosa. Besides the antibiofilm activity, UMB-treated cells exhibited enhanced antibiotic susceptibility to various antibiotics including amikacin, kanamycin, tobramycin, ciprofloxacin, and cefotaxime. Furthermore, in vitro cytotoxicity analysis revealed the biocompatibility of UMB, and the IC50 value was determined to be 249.85 µg/ml on the HepG2 cell line. Altogether, the study substantiates the anti-virulence efficacy of UMB against P. aeruginosa, and the proteomic analysis reveals the differential expression of the regulators related to QS, stress response, and motility factors.
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Taheri-Ledari R, Ahghari MR, Ansari F, Forouzandeh-Malati M, Mirmohammadi SS, Zarei-Shokat S, Ramezanpour S, Zhang W, Tian Y, Maleki A. Synergies in antimicrobial treatment by a levofloxacin-loaded halloysite and gold nanoparticles with a conjugation to a cell-penetrating peptide. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 4:4418-4433. [PMID: 36321152 PMCID: PMC9552876 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00431c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Herein, a novel designed antimicrobial therapeutic drug delivery system is presented, in which halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) encapsulate a determined dosage of levofloxacin (lvx). Moreover, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have been embedded into the structure for plasmonic heating under irradiation of the green LED light (7 W, 526 nm). It was revealed that the plasmonic heating of the AuNPs leads to a controlled trend in the lvx release process. Also, a synergistic effect on the antimicrobial activity of the prepared therapeutic system has been observed through photothermal heating of the structure. To enhance the cell adhesion, a cell-penetrating peptide sequence (CPP) is conjugated to the surfaces. This CPP has led to quick co-localization of the prepared nano-cargo (denoted as lvx@HNT/Au-CPP) with the bacterial living cells and further attachment (confirmed by confocal microscopy). Concisely, the structure of the designed nano-cargo has been investigated by various methods, and the in vitro cellular experiments (zone of inhibition and colony-counting) have disclosed that the antimicrobial activity of the lvx is significantly enhanced through incorporation into the HNT/Au-CPP delivery system (drug content: 16 wt%), in comparison with the individual lvx with the same dosage. Hence, it can be stated that the bacterial resistance against antibiotics and the toxic effects of the chemical medications are reduced through the application of the presented strategy.
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- Reza Taheri-Ledari
- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98-21-73021584 +98-21-73228313
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98-21-73021584 +98-21-73228313
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98-21-73021584 +98-21-73228313
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98-21-73021584 +98-21-73228313
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98-21-73021584 +98-21-73228313
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98-21-73021584 +98-21-73228313
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- Department of Chemistry, K. N. Toosi University of Technology P.O. Box 15875-4416 Tehran Iran
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University No. 37, Guoxue Alley Chengdu 610041 Sichuan Province P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University No.14, 3rd section of South Renmin Road Chengdu 610041 P.R. China
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98-21-73021584 +98-21-73228313
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Ma R, Hu X, Zhang X, Wang W, Sun J, Su Z, Zhu C. Strategies to prevent, curb and eliminate biofilm formation based on the characteristics of various periods in one biofilm life cycle. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2022; 12:1003033. [PMID: 36211965 PMCID: PMC9534288 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.1003033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Biofilms are colonies of bacteria embedded inside a complicated self-generating intercellular. The formation and scatter of a biofilm is an extremely complex and progressive process in constant cycles. Once formed, it can protect the inside bacteria to exist and reproduce under hostile conditions by establishing tolerance and resistance to antibiotics as well as immunological responses. In this article, we reviewed a series of innovative studies focused on inhibiting the development of biofilm and summarized a range of corresponding therapeutic methods for biological evolving stages of biofilm. Traditionally, there are four stages in the biofilm formation, while we systematize the therapeutic strategies into three main periods precisely:(i) period of preventing biofilm formation: interfering the colony effect, mass transport, chemical bonds and signaling pathway of plankton in the initial adhesion stage; (ii) period of curbing biofilm formation:targeting several pivotal molecules, for instance, polysaccharides, proteins, and extracellular DNA (eDNA) via polysaccharide hydrolases, proteases, and DNases respectively in the second stage before developing into irreversible biofilm; (iii) period of eliminating biofilm formation: applying novel multifunctional composite drugs or nanoparticle materials cooperated with ultrasonic (US), photodynamic, photothermal and even immune therapy, such as adaptive immune activated by stimulated dendritic cells (DCs), neutrophils and even immunological memory aroused by plasmocytes. The multitargeted or combinational therapies aim to prevent it from developing to the stage of maturation and dispersion and eliminate biofilms and planktonic bacteria simultaneously.
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- *Correspondence: Chen Zhu, ; Zheng Su,
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- *Correspondence: Chen Zhu, ; Zheng Su,
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Gu K, Ouyang P, Hong Y, Dai Y, Tang T, He C, Shu G, Liang X, Tang H, Zhu L, Xu Z, Yin L. Geraniol inhibits biofilm formation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and increase the therapeutic effect of vancomycin in vivo. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:960728. [PMID: 36147840 PMCID: PMC9485828 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.960728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is among the common drug resistant bacteria, which has gained worldwide attention due to its high drug resistance and infection rates. Biofilms produced by S. aureus are known to increase antibiotic resistance, making the treatment of S. aureus infections even more challenging. Hence, inhibition of biofilm formation has become an alternative strategy for controlling persistent infections. In this study, we evaluated the efficacy of geraniol as a treatment for MRSA biofilm infection. The results of crystal violet staining indicated that 256 μg/mL concentration of geraniol inhibited USA300 biofilm formation by 86.13% and removed mature biofilms by 49.87%. Geraniol exerted its anti-biofilm effect by influencing the major components of the MRSA biofilm structure. We found that geraniol inhibited the synthesis of major virulence factors, including staphyloxanthin and autolysins. The colony count revealed that geraniol inhibited staphyloxanthin and sensitized USA300 cells to hydrogen peroxide. Interestingly, geraniol not only reduced the release of extracellular nucleic acids (eDNA) but also inhibited cell autolysis. Real-time polymerase chain reaction data revealed the downregulation of genes involved in biofilm formation, which verified the results of the phenotypic analysis. Geraniol increased the effect of vancomycin in eliminating USA300 biofilms in a mouse infection model. Our findings revealed that geraniol effectively inhibits biofilm formation in vitro. Furthermore, in combination with vancomycin, geraniol can reduce the biofilm adhesion to the implant in mice. This suggests the potential of geraniol as an anti-MRSA biofilm drug and can provide a solution for the clinical treatment of biofilm infection.
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Karuppiah V, Seralathan M. Quorum sensing inhibitory potential of vaccenic acid against Chromobacterium violaceum and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 38:146. [PMID: 35759150 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-022-03335-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Quorum sensing (QS) is a potential target for inhibiting bacterial antibiotic resistance and associated pathogenicity. The present study aimed to investigate vaccenic acid anti-QS and antibiofilm potential against Chromobacterium violaceum and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). In the broth microdilution method, we determined the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of vaccenic acid against C. violaceum and MRSA. Then, we determined the vaccenic acid anti-QS potential against C. violaceum via a violacein inhibition assay. Vaccenic acid at a sub-MIC concentration significantly inhibited violacein pigment production. Vaccenic acid also inhibits C. violaceum and MRSA biofilm formation at sub-MIC concentrations. The effect of vaccenic acid antivirulence potential was evaluated by phenotypic virulence assays. The results showed that vaccenic acid at a sub-MIC concentration significantly inhibited the virulence production of C. violaceum (chitinase and motility) and MRSA (hemolysin and staphyloxanthin production). Quantitative PCR analysis revealed the downregulation of QS associated genes upon vaccenic acid treatment. This resulted in the downregulation of genes involved in QS mechanisms such as cviI, cviR, and SarA and pigment production such as vioB and crtM. The results of the present study suggest that vaccenic acid is a promising agent to combat C. violaceum and MRSA.
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- Vijayakumar Karuppiah
- Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, 608 502, India.
- PAR Life Sciences and Research Private Limited, Woraiyur, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, 620003, India.
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- PAR Life Sciences and Research Private Limited, Woraiyur, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, 620003, India
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Janowska S, Khylyuk D, Andrzejczuk S, Wujec M. Design, Synthesis, Antibacterial Evaluations and In Silico Studies of Novel Thiosemicarbazides and 1,3,4-Thiadiazoles. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27103161. [PMID: 35630638 PMCID: PMC9147709 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27103161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The emergence of drug-resistant bacterial strains continues to be one of the major challenges of medicine. For this reason, the importance of searching for novel structures of antibacterial drugs chemically different from the currently known antibiotics is still of great importance. In this study, we synthesized the thiosemicarbazide and 1,3,4-thiadiazole derivatives and tested them for antibacterial activity. In in vitro tests, we examined the activity of the synthesized substances against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria strains. While all 1,3,4-thiadiazoles tested lacked significant activity, the antimicrobial response of the thiosemicarbazides was moderate and it was also dependent on the type and position of the substituent on the phenyl ring. The highest activity towards all Gram-positive bacteria strains was shown by all three linear compounds containing the trifluoromethylphenyl group in the structure. The MIC (minimum inhibitory concentration) values were in the range of 3.9–250 µg/mL. Additionally, we try to explain the mechanism of the antibacterial activity of the tested compounds using the molecular docking to DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, following previous reports on the molecular basis of the activity of thiosemicarbazides. Docking simulations allow the purposing dual mechanism of the antibacterial activity of the synthesized compounds through inhibition of topoisomerase IV DNA gyrase with the moderate prevalence of the topoisomerase pathway.
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- Sara Janowska
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (S.J.); (D.K.)
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (S.J.); (D.K.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University, 20-093 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (S.J.); (D.K.)
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Luteolin attenuates the pathogenesis of Staphylococcus aureus by interfering with the agr system. Microb Pathog 2022; 165:105496. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2022.105496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Zhang Y, Yue T, Gu W, Liu A, Cheng M, Zheng H, Bao D, Li F, Piao JG. pH-responsive hierarchical H2S-releasing nano-disinfectant with deep-penetrating and anti-inflammatory properties for synergistically enhanced eradication of bacterial biofilms and wound infection. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:55. [PMID: 35093073 PMCID: PMC8800305 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01262-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) biofilm-associated bacterial infection is the primary cause of nosocomial infection and has long been an ongoing threat to public health. MRSA biofilms are often resistant to multiple antimicrobial strategies, mainly due to the existence of a compact protective barrier; thus, protecting themselves from the innate immune system and antibiotic treatment via limited drug penetration. Results A hierarchically structured hydrogen sulfide (H2S)-releasing nano-disinfectant was presented, which was composed of a zinc sulfide (ZnS) core as a H2S generator and indocyanine green (ICG) as a photosensitizer. This nano-disinfectant (ICG-ZnS NPs) sensitively responded to the biofilm microenvironment and demonstrated efficient eradication of MRSA biofilms via a synergistic effect of Zn2+, gas molecule-mediated therapy, and hyperthermia. Physically boosted by released H2S and a near-infrared spectroscopy-induced hyperthermia effect, ICG-ZnS NPs destroyed the compactness of MRSA biofilms showing remarkable deep-penetration capability. Moreover, on-site generation of H2S gas adequately ameliorated excessive inflammation, suppressed secretion of inflammatory cytokines, and expedited angiogenesis, therefore markedly accelerating the in vivo healing process of cutaneous wounds infected with MRSA biofilms. Conclusion ICG-ZnS NPs combined with NIR laser irradiation exhibited significant anti-biofilm activity in MRSA biofilms, can accelerate the healing process through deep-penetration and anti-inflammatory effectuation. The proposed strategy has great potential as an alternative to antibiotic treatment when combating multidrug-resistant bacterial biofilms. Graphical Abstract ![]()
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12951-022-01262-7.
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Hesperidin inhibits biofilm formation, virulence and staphyloxanthin synthesis in methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus by targeting SarA and CrtM: an in vitro and in silico approach. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 38:44. [PMID: 35064842 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-022-03232-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus is considered multidrug resistant bacterium due to developing biofilm formation associated with antimicrobial resistance mechanisms. Therefore, inhibition of biofilm formation is an alternative therapeutic action to control MRSA infections. The present study revealed the non-antibacterial biofilm inhibitory potential of hesperidin against ATCC strain and clinical isolates of S. aureus. Hesperidin is a flavanone glycoside commonly found in citrus fruit. Hesperidin has been shown to exhibits numerous pharmacological activities. The present study aimed to evaluate the antibiofilm and antivirulence potential of hesperidin against MRSA. Results showed that hesperidin treatment significantly impedes lipase, hemolysin, autolysin, autoaggregation and staphyloxanthin production. Reductions of staphyloxanthin production possibly increase the MRSA susceptibility rate to H2O2 oxidative stress condition. In gene expression study revealed that hesperidin treatment downregulated the biofilm-associated gene (sarA), polysaccharide intracellular adhesion gene (icaA and icaD), autolysin (altA), fibronectin-binding protein (fnbA and fnbB) and staphyloxanthin production (crtM). Molecular docking analysis predicted the ability of hesperidin to interact with SarA and CrtM proteins involved in biofilm formation and staphyloxanthin production in MRSA.
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Zheng Y, Lu X, Liu B, Li B, Yang C, Tang W, Zhang J. Novel FabI inhibitor disrupts the biofilm formation of MRSA through down-regulating the expression of quorum-sensing regulatory genes. Microb Pathog 2022; 163:105391. [PMID: 34999247 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2022.105391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Revised: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to explore the antibiofilm and antivirulence efficacy of benzylaniline 4k against MRSA. METHODS The clinical MRSA strains were identified and used to evaluate their potential to form biofilm using crystal violet assay. The minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined using broth microdilution method. The expression of genes was detected using quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). Rabbit blood hemolytic assay was used to observe the inhibitory ability of alpha-hemolysin (Hla). RESULTS Compound 4k showed potent antibacterial activity against 16 clinical MRSA with an MIC50 of 1.25 mg/L and MIC90 of 2.25 mg/L. The value of minimum biofilm eradication concentration (MBEC) against MRSA2858 biofilm was of 1.5 mg/L, close to its MIC, superior to those of vancomycin and erythromycin. Compound 4k eradicated the formation of biofilm through inhibiting the gene expression of branched-chain fatty acid synthesis, down-regulating the expression of quorum-sensing (QS) regulatory genes (norA, agrA, icaA, hla), decreasing the level of hemolysis in a dose-dependent manner, and inhibiting rabbit blood hemolysis by 86.9% at a concentration of 1.25 mg/L. In a mouse model of abdominal infection, compound 4k was more effective than vancomycin in reducing bacterial load. CONCLUSIONS These results suggested that compound 4k could be developed as promising an anti-MRSA agent through affecting quorum-sensing system.
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- Yan Zheng
- Department of Obstetrics, The First Hospital Affiliated to Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230031, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Huaibei People's Hospital, Huaibei, 235000, China; Anhui Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Disease, Anhui No. 2 Provincial People's Hospital, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Anhui Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Disease, Anhui No. 2 Provincial People's Hospital, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Anhui Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Disease, Anhui No. 2 Provincial People's Hospital, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Anhui Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Disease, Anhui No. 2 Provincial People's Hospital, Hefei, 230022, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China
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- Anhui Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Disease, Anhui No. 2 Provincial People's Hospital, Hefei, 230022, China.
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Demirci M, Yigin A, Demir C. Efficacy of antimicrobial peptide LL-37 against biofilm forming Staphylococcus aureus strains obtained from chronic wound infections. Microb Pathog 2021; 162:105368. [PMID: 34942309 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2021.105368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The antimicrobial peptide LL-37 showed inhibitory effects against Staphylococcus aureus strains, which often responsible for wound infections. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of biofilm-containing wound infections is important. Thus, this study aimed to investigate both the antimicrobial and biofilm efficacy of LL-37 against biofilm-positive methicillin-susceptible S. aureus (MSSA) strains and biofilm-positive methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) strains obtained from chronic wound infections and its effect on different quorum sensing and virulence genes at suboptimal concentrations. Fifteen biofilm-forming MRSA and 15 biofilm-forming MSSA strains were included in this study. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values and biofilm formation were tested by microdilution methods. Real-time PCR was performed to determine gene expression levels. MIC values for LL-37 were 89.6 mg/L and 132.3 mg/L for MSSA and MRSA strains, respectively. No statistically significant difference was found between MRSA and MSSA strains in terms of the effect of LL-37 on biofilm formation. A statistically significant difference was found between MRSA and MSSA strains for atlA, RNAIII, and agrA gene expression levels following exposure to a suboptimal concentration of LL-37. Ultimately, the required LL-37 antimicrobial concentration was quite high; however, LL-37 antibiofilm concentration may be acceptable for use in humans against biofilm-forming MRSA and MSSA strains. This is the first study to investigate to effect of a suboptimal LL-37 concentration on gene expression levels of biofilm-forming MSSA and MRSA strains. LL-37 affected quorum sensing and biofilm producing mechanisms, even at suboptimal MIC concentrations.
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- Mehmet Demirci
- Kirklareli University, Medical Faculty, Department of Medical Microbiology, Kirklareli, Turkey.
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- Harran University, Faculty of Veterinary, Department of Genetics, Sanlıurfa, Turkey
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- Mardin Artuklu University, Vocational Higher School of Health Services, Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Mardin, Turkey
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Ruta LL, Farcasanu IC, Bacalum M, Răileanu M, Rostas AM, Daniliuc C, Chifiriuc MC, Măruțescu L, Popa M, Badea M, Iorgulescu EE, Olar R. Biological Activity of Triazolopyrimidine Copper(II) Complexes Modulated by an Auxiliary N-N-Chelating Heterocycle Ligands. Molecules 2021; 26:6772. [PMID: 34833864 PMCID: PMC8620715 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26226772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Novel complexes of type [Cu(N-N)(dmtp)2(OH2)](ClO4)2·dmtp ((1) N-N: 2,2'-bipyridine; (2) L: 1,10-phenantroline and dmtp: 5,7-dimethyl-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine) were designed in order to obtain biologically active compounds. Complexes were characterized as mononuclear species that crystallized in the space group P-1 of the triclinic system with a square pyramidal geometry around the copper (II). In addition to the antiproliferative effect on murine melanoma B16 cells, complex (1) exhibited low toxicity on normal BJ cells and did not affect membrane integrity. Complex (2) proved to be a more potent antimicrobial in comparison with (1), but both compounds were more active in comparison with dmtp-both against planktonic cells and biofilms. A stronger antimicrobial and antibiofilm effect was noticed against the Gram-positive strains, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Both electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and Saccharomyces cerevisiae studies indicated that the complexes were scavengers rather than reactive oxygen species promoters. Their DNA intercalating capacity was evidenced by modifications in both absorption and fluorescence spectra. Furthermore, both complexes exhibited nuclease-like activity, which increased in the presence of hydrogen peroxide.
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- Lavinia L. Ruta
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry and Catalysis, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 90–92 Panduri Str., 050663 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry and Catalysis, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 90–92 Panduri Str., 050663 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Life and Environmental Physics, Horia Hulubei National Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering, 30 Reactorului Str., 077125 Măgurele, Romania; (M.B.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Physics, Horia Hulubei National Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering, 30 Reactorului Str., 077125 Măgurele, Romania; (M.B.); (M.R.)
- Department of Electricity, Solid State and Biophysics, Faculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, 405A Atomiştilor Str., 077125 Măgurele, Romania
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- Laboratory of Atomic Structures and Defects in Advanced Materials, National Institute of Materials Physics, 405A Atomiştilor Str., 077125 Măgurele, Romania;
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- Organisch-Chemisches Institute, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Corrensstrasse 40, 48149 Münster, Germany;
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 1–3 Aleea Portocalelor Str., 060101 Bucharest, Romania; (M.C.C.); (L.M.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 1–3 Aleea Portocalelor Str., 060101 Bucharest, Romania; (M.C.C.); (L.M.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 1–3 Aleea Portocalelor Str., 060101 Bucharest, Romania; (M.C.C.); (L.M.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Biochemistry and Catalysis, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 90–92 Panduri Str., 050663 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 90–92 Panduri Str., 050663 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Biochemistry and Catalysis, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 90–92 Panduri Str., 050663 Bucharest, Romania;
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Liao F, Gu W, Fu X, Yuan B, Zhang Y. Comparison of virulence-related determinants between the ST59-t437 and ST239-t030 genotypes of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. BMC Microbiol 2021; 21:264. [PMID: 34600473 PMCID: PMC8487106 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-021-02329-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an important pathogen for human infection. Hospital-acquired (HA) and community-acquired (CA) MRSA infections are serious clinical problems worldwide. In this study, we selected typical HA-MRSA strain and CA-MRSA isolates from our previous research and compared their phenotypic and pathogenic abilities both in vitro and in vivo. Results ST59-t437-SCCmecIVa (YNSA7) and ST59-t437-SCCmecVb (YNSA53) belonged to two prevalent subclones of CA-MRSA, while ST239-t030-SCCmecIII (YNSA163) was an HA-MRSA epidemic clone in Southwest China. ST59-t437 strains demonstrated faster growth ability, higher survival rate resistance to human blood, and more toxin secretion levels and cytotoxicity than ST239-t030. The virulence and regulatory genes of hld, psm-α, RNAIII, agrA, and crtN were highly expressed on CA-MRSA isolates, especially the ST59-t437-SCCmecIVa subclone. However, the ST239-t030 strain had the strongest adhesion and biofilm ability among these MRSA bacteria. Animal experiments revealed the most serious lethal effect on BALB/c mice caused by the YNSA7 strain infection. The survival rates of BALB/c mice infected with the three MRSA strains were 16.7, 50.0 and 100.0% for YNSA7, YNSA53 and YNSA163, respectively. Histopathological analyses of infected animals indicated that the lungs were the most seriously damaged organs, especially for ST59-t437 MRSA. Severe inflammatory reactions, tissue destruction, and massive exudation of inflammatory mediators and cells could be identified in ST59-t437 strain-infected animals. Conclusions In general, ST59-t437 strains showed higher pathogenic ability than the ST239-t030 isolate, while ST239-t030 MRSA revealed the features prevalent in hospital settings, specifically for adhesion and biofilm ability.
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- Feng Liao
- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, People's Republic of China.,The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, People's Republic of China.,Department of Respiratory Medicine, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, 650022, Kunming, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Acute Infectious Diseases Control and Prevention, Yunnan Provincial Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, 650022, Kunming, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Acute Infectious Diseases Control and Prevention, Yunnan Provincial Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, 650022, Kunming, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, 650022, Kunming, People's Republic of China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, People's Republic of China. .,Department of Respiratory Medicine, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, 650022, Kunming, People's Republic of China.
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Staphyloxanthin inhibitory potential of thymol impairs antioxidant fitness, enhances neutrophil mediated killing and alters membrane fluidity of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 141:111933. [PMID: 34328107 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.111933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Staphylococcus aureus is a leading pathogen responsible for mild to severe invasive infections in humans. Especially, methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is prevalent in hospital and community associated infections. Staphyloxanthin is a golden yellow color eponymous pigment produced by S. aureus and provides resistance to reactive oxygen species (ROS) and host neutrophil-based killing. In addition, this membrane pigment contributes to membrane rigidity and helps MRSA to survive under stress conditions. Targeting virulence of pathogen without exerting selection pressure is the recent approach to fight bacterial infections without developing drug resistance. The present study for the first time evaluated the staphyloxanthin inhibitory potential of thymol against MRSA. Qualitative and quantitative analyses demonstrated 90% of staphyloxanthin inhibition at 100 µg/mL concentration of thymol without alteration in growth. Molecular docking analysis and in vitro measurement of metabolic intermediates of staphyloxanthin revealed that thymol could possibly interact with CrtM to inhibit staphyloxanthin. Absorbance and infra red spectra further validated the inhibition of staphyloxanthin by thymol. In addition, thymol treatment significantly reduced the resistance of MRSA to ROS and neutrophil-based killing as exhibited by oxidant susceptibility assays and ex vivo innate immune clearance assay using human whole blood and neutrophils. Further, reduction in staphyloxanthin by thymol treatment increased the membrane fluidity and made MRSA cells more susceptible to membrane targeting antibiotic polymyxin B. Especially, thymol was found to be non-cytotoxic to human peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Our study validated the antivirulence potential of thymol against MRSA by inhibiting staphyloxanthin and suggests the prospective therapeutic role of thymol to combat MRSA infections.
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Nwoko ESQA, Okeke IN. Bacteria autoaggregation: how and why bacteria stick together. Biochem Soc Trans 2021; 49:1147-1157. [PMID: 34110370 PMCID: PMC8286834 DOI: 10.1042/bst20200718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Autoaggregation, adherence between identical bacterial cells, is important for colonization, kin and kind recognition, and survival of bacteria. It is directly mediated by specific interactions between proteins or organelles on the surfaces of interacting cells or indirectly by the presence of secreted macromolecules such as eDNA and exopolysaccharides. Some autoaggregation effectors are self-associating and present interesting paradigms for protein interaction. Autoaggregation can be beneficial or deleterious at specific times and niches. It is, therefore, typically regulated through transcriptional or post-transcriptional mechanisms or epigenetically by phase variation. Autoaggregation can contribute to bacterial adherence, biofilm formation or other higher-level functions. However, autoaggregation is only required for these phenotypes in some bacteria. Thus, autoaggregation should be detected, studied and measured independently using both qualitative and quantitative in vitro and ex vivo methods. If better understood, autoaggregation holds the potential for the discovery of new therapeutic targets that could be cost-effectively exploited.
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- El-shama Q. A. Nwoko
- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Down-regulation of biofilm-associated genes in mecA-positive methicillin-resistant S. aureus treated with M. communis extract and its antibacterial activity. AMB Express 2021; 11:85. [PMID: 34110520 PMCID: PMC8192652 DOI: 10.1186/s13568-021-01247-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Considering the prevalence of resistance to antibiotics, the discovery of effective agents against resistant pathogens is of extreme urgency. Herein, 26 mecA-positive methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) isolated from clinical samples were identified, and their resistance to 11 antibiotics was investigated. Next, the antibacterial and anti-biofilm activity of the ethanolic extract of M. communis on these strains was evaluated. Furthermore, the effect of this extract on the expression of biofilm-associated genes, icaA, icaD, bap, sarA, and agr, was studied. According to the results, all isolated strains were multidrug-resistant and showed resistance to oxacillin and tetracycline. Also, 96.15 and 88.46 % of them were resistant to gentamicin and erythromycin. However, the extract could effectively combat the strains. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) against different strains ranged from 1.56 to 25 mg/ml and the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) was between 3.125 and 50 mg/ml. Even though most MRSA (67 %) strongly produced biofilm, the sub-MIC concentration of the extract destroyed the pre-formed biofilm and affected the bacterial cells inside the biofilm. It could also inhibit biofilm development by significantly decreasing the expression of icaA, icaD, sarA and bap genes involved in biofilm formation and development. In conclusion, the extract inhibits biofilm formation, ruins pre-formed biofilm, and kills cells living inside the biofilm. Furthermore, it down-regulates the expression of necessary genes and nips the biofilm formation in the bud.
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Dhananjayan N, Viswanathan K, Jeyaraj W, Ayyakannu A, Karuppasamy G. Antibiofilm and antimicrobial efficacy evaluation of polypyrrole nanotubes embedded in aminated gum acacia based nanocomposite. IET Nanobiotechnol 2021; 15:441-454. [PMID: 34694716 PMCID: PMC8675859 DOI: 10.1049/nbt2.12055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Revised: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The sustainable development of natural polysaccharide-based hybrid composites is highly important for the effective replacement of metal nanoparticles in diverse applications. Here, polypyrrole nanotubes (PPyNTs) were embedded on the surface of aminated gum acacia (AGA) to produce ecofriendly nanocomposites for biomedical applications. The morphology of a PPyNT-enhanced AGA (PPyNT@AGA) hybrid nanocomposite was studied by scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy and their affirmed interactions were characterised by X-ray diffraction, Raman, Fourier transform-infrared and UV-visible spectroscopy. Interestingly, the prepared PPyNT@AGA nanocomposite exhibited 90% biofilm inhibition against gram-negative Pseudomonas aeruginosa, gram-positive Streptococcus pneumoniae and fungal strain Candida albicans with promising antimicrobial performance. This study establishes the good inhibition of a PPyNT@AGA hybrid composite against various microorganisms. The stability of the nanocomposite coupled with antimicrobial activity enables an effective strategy for diagnosing and controlling pathogens.
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- Nathiya Dhananjayan
- Department of Bioelectronics and BiosensorsAlagappa UniversityKaraikudiIndia
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- Department of Bioelectronics and BiosensorsAlagappa UniversityKaraikudiIndia
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Ocakoglu K, Dizge N, Colak SG, Ozay Y, Bilici Z, Yalcin MS, Ozdemir S, Yatmaz HC. Polyethersulfone membranes modified with CZTS nanoparticles for protein and dye separation: Improvement of antifouling and self-cleaning performance. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.126230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Khambhati K, Patel J, Saxena V, A P, Jain N. Gene Regulation of Biofilm-Associated Functional Amyloids. Pathogens 2021; 10:490. [PMID: 33921583 PMCID: PMC8072697 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens10040490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Biofilms are bacterial communities encased in a rigid yet dynamic extracellular matrix. The sociobiology of bacterial communities within a biofilm is astonishing, with environmental factors playing a crucial role in determining the switch from planktonic to a sessile form of life. The mechanism of biofilm biogenesis is an intriguingly complex phenomenon governed by the tight regulation of expression of various biofilm-matrix components. One of the major constituents of the biofilm matrix is proteinaceous polymers called amyloids. Since the discovery, the significance of biofilm-associated amyloids in adhesion, aggregation, protection, and infection development has been much appreciated. The amyloid expression and assembly is regulated spatio-temporarily within the bacterial cells to perform a diverse function. This review provides a comprehensive account of the genetic regulation associated with the expression of amyloids in bacteria. The stringent control ensures optimal utilization of amyloid scaffold during biofilm biogenesis. We conclude the review by summarizing environmental factors influencing the expression and regulation of amyloids.
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- Khushal Khambhati
- Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur NH 65, Nagaur Road, Karwar, Rajasthan 342037, India
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- Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur NH 65, Nagaur Road, Karwar, Rajasthan 342037, India
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- Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur NH 65, Nagaur Road, Karwar, Rajasthan 342037, India
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- Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur NH 65, Nagaur Road, Karwar, Rajasthan 342037, India
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- Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur NH 65, Nagaur Road, Karwar, Rajasthan 342037, India
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Chan Y, Wu XH, Chieng BW, Ibrahim NA, Then YY. Superhydrophobic Nanocoatings as Intervention against Biofilm-Associated Bacterial Infections. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:1046. [PMID: 33921904 PMCID: PMC8073257 DOI: 10.3390/nano11041046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Biofilm formation represents a significant cause of concern as it has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality, thereby imposing a huge burden on public healthcare system throughout the world. As biofilms are usually resistant to various conventional antimicrobial interventions, they may result in severe and persistent infections, which necessitates the development of novel therapeutic strategies to combat biofilm-based infections. Physicochemical modification of the biomaterials utilized in medical devices to mitigate initial microbial attachment has been proposed as a promising strategy in combating polymicrobial infections, as the adhesion of microorganisms is typically the first step for the formation of biofilms. For instance, superhydrophobic surfaces have been shown to possess substantial anti-biofilm properties attributed to the presence of nanostructures. In this article, we provide an insight into the mechanisms underlying biofilm formation and their composition, as well as the applications of nanomaterials as superhydrophobic nanocoatings for the development of novel anti-biofilm therapies.
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- Yinghan Chan
- Department of Life Sciences, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University (IMU), Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia;
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- School of Postgraduate Studies, International Medical University (IMU), Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia;
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Malaysia; (B.W.C.); (N.A.I.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Malaysia; (B.W.C.); (N.A.I.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University (IMU), Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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An X, Erramilli S, Reinhard BM. Plasmonic nano-antimicrobials: properties, mechanisms and applications in microbe inactivation and sensing. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:3374-3411. [PMID: 33538743 PMCID: PMC8349509 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr08353d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Bacterial, viral and fungal infections pose serious threats to human health and well-being. The continuous emergence of acute infectious diseases caused by pathogenic microbes and the rapid development of resistances against conventional antimicrobial drugs necessitates the development of new and effective strategies for the safe elimination of microbes in water, food or on surfaces, as well as for the inactivation of pathogenic microbes in human hosts. The need for new antimicrobials has triggered the development of plasmonic nano-antimicrobials that facilitate both light-dependent and -independent microbe inactivation mechanisms. This review introduces the relevant photophysical mechanisms underlying these plasmonic nano-antimicrobials, and provides an overview of how the photoresponses and materials properties of plasmonic nanostructures can be applied in microbial pathogen inactivation and sensing applications. Through a systematic analysis of the inactivation efficacies of different plasmonic nanostructures, this review outlines the current state-of-the-art in plasmonic nano-antimicrobials and defines the application space for different microbial inactivation strategies. The advantageous optical properties of plasmonic nano-antimicrobials also enhance microbial detection and sensing modalities and thus help to avoid exposure to microbial pathogens. Sensitive and fast plasmonic microbial sensing modalities and their theranostic and targeted therapeutic applications are discussed.
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- Xingda An
- Department of Chemistry, Boston University, Boston, MA 02215, USA. and The Photonics Center, Boston University, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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- Department of Physics, Boston University, Boston, MA 02215, USA and The Photonics Center, Boston University, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Boston University, Boston, MA 02215, USA. and The Photonics Center, Boston University, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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Li P, Gao Z, Tan Z, Xiao J, Wei L, Chen Y. New developments in anti-biofilm intervention towards effective management of orthopedic device related infections (ODRI's). BIOFOULING 2021; 37:1-35. [PMID: 33618584 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2020.1869725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Orthopedic device related infections (ODRI's) represent a difficult to treat situation owing to their biofilm based nature. Biofilm infections once established are difficult to eradicate even with an aggressive treatment regimen due to their recalcitrance towards antibiotics and immune attack. The involvement of antibiotic resistant pathogens as the etiological agent further worsens the overall clinical picture, pressing on the need to look into alternative treatment strategies. The present review highlightes the microbiological challenges associated with treatment of ODRI's due to biofilm formation on the implant surface. Further, it details the newer anti-infective modalities that work either by preventing biofilm formation and/or through effective disruption of the mature biofilms formed on the medical implant. The study, therefore aims to provide a comprehensive insight into the newer anti-biofilm interventions (non-antibiotic approaches) and a better understanding of their mechanism of action essential for improved management of orthopedic implant infections.
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- Ping Li
- Department of Orthopedics, Ya'an People's Hospital, Yaan City, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Taiyuan City, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Western Theater Air Force Hospital of PLA, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ya'an People's Hospital, Yaan City, China
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- Nursing Department, Three Gorges Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Three Gorges Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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Lacerna NM, Ramones CMV, Robes JMD, Picart MRD, Tun JO, Miller BW, Haygood MG, Schmidt EW, Salvador-Reyes LA, Concepcion GP. Inhibition of Biofilm Formation by Modified Oxylipins from the Shipworm Symbiont Teredinibacter turnerae. Mar Drugs 2020; 18:md18120656. [PMID: 33419303 PMCID: PMC7766104 DOI: 10.3390/md18120656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Revised: 12/13/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The bioactivity-guided purification of the culture broth of the shipworm endosymbiont Teredinibacter turnerae strain 991H.S.0a.06 yielded a new fatty acid, turneroic acid (1), and two previously described oxylipins (2–3). Turneroic acid (1) is an 18-carbon fatty acid decorated by a hydroxy group and an epoxide ring. Compounds 1–3 inhibited bacterial biofilm formation in Staphylococcus epidermidis, while only 3 showed antimicrobial activity against planktonic S. epidermidis. Comparison of the bioactivity of 1–3 with structurally related compounds indicated the importance of the epoxide moiety for selective and potent biofilm inhibition.
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- Noel M. Lacerna
- The Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines; (N.M.I.II); (C.M.V.R.); (J.M.D.R.); (M.R.D.P.); (J.O.T.); (L.A.S.-R.)
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- The Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines; (N.M.I.II); (C.M.V.R.); (J.M.D.R.); (M.R.D.P.); (J.O.T.); (L.A.S.-R.)
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- The Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines; (N.M.I.II); (C.M.V.R.); (J.M.D.R.); (M.R.D.P.); (J.O.T.); (L.A.S.-R.)
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- The Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines; (N.M.I.II); (C.M.V.R.); (J.M.D.R.); (M.R.D.P.); (J.O.T.); (L.A.S.-R.)
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- The Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines; (N.M.I.II); (C.M.V.R.); (J.M.D.R.); (M.R.D.P.); (J.O.T.); (L.A.S.-R.)
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA; (B.W.M.); (M.G.H.); (E.W.S.)
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA; (B.W.M.); (M.G.H.); (E.W.S.)
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA; (B.W.M.); (M.G.H.); (E.W.S.)
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- The Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines; (N.M.I.II); (C.M.V.R.); (J.M.D.R.); (M.R.D.P.); (J.O.T.); (L.A.S.-R.)
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- The Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines; (N.M.I.II); (C.M.V.R.); (J.M.D.R.); (M.R.D.P.); (J.O.T.); (L.A.S.-R.)
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Antibiofilm and antivirulence efficacy of myrtenol enhances the antibiotic susceptibility of Acinetobacter baumannii. Sci Rep 2020; 10:21975. [PMID: 33319862 PMCID: PMC7738676 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-79128-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Acinetobacter baumannii (AB) is rising as a human pathogen of critical priority worldwide as it is the leading cause of chronic opportunistic infections in healthcare settings and the condition is ineradicable with antibiotic therapy. AB possesses the ability to form biofilm on abiotic as well as biotic surfaces which plays a major role in its pathogenesis and resistance in clinical settings. Hence, the demand for an alternative therapy to combat the biofilm-associated infections is increasing. The present study explored the antibiofilm potential of myrtenol, a bicyclic monoterpene present in various plants against reference and clinical strains of AB. Myrtenol (200 μg/mL) exhibited a strong antibiofilm activity without exerting any harmful effect on growth and metabolic viability of AB strains. Microscopic analyses confirmed the reduction in the biofilm thickness and surface coverage upon myrtenol treatment. Especially, myrtenol was found to be effective in disrupting the mature biofilms of tested AB strains. Furthermore, myrtenol inhibited the biofilm-associated virulence factors of AB strains such as extracellular polysaccharide, cell surface hydrophobicity, oxidant resistance, swarming and twitching motility. Transcriptional analysis unveiled the suppression of the biofilm-associated genes such as bfmR, csuA/B, bap, ompA, pgaA, pgaC, and katE by myrtenol. Notably, myrtenol improved the susceptibility of AB strains towards conventional antibiotics such as amikacin, ciprofloxacin, gentamicin and trimethoprim. Thus, the present study demonstrates the therapeutic potential of myrtenol against biofilm-associated infections of AB.
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Selvaraj A, Valliammai A, Muthuramalingam P, Priya A, Suba M, Ramesh M, Karutha Pandian S. Carvacrol Targets SarA and CrtM of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus to Mitigate Biofilm Formation and Staphyloxanthin Synthesis: An In Vitro and In Vivo Approach. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:31100-31114. [PMID: 33324819 PMCID: PMC7726784 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c04252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Carvacrol is an essential oil traditionally used in culinary processes as spice due to its aromatic nature and also known for various biological activities. In the present study, the antivirulence efficacy of carvacrol against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is explored. MRSA is an opportunistic pathogen capable of causing various superficial and systemic infections in humans. Biofilm formation and virulence factors of MRSA are responsible for its pathogenesis and resistance. Hence, the aim of this study was to explore the antibiofilm and antivirulence efficacy of carvacrol against MRSA. Carvacrol at 75 μg/mL inhibited MRSA biofilm by 93%, and it also decreased the biofilm formation on polystyrene and glass surfaces. Further, microscopic analyses revealed the reduction in microcolony formation and collapsed structure of biofilm upon carvacrol treatment. The growth curve analysis and the Alamar blue assay showed the nonfatal effect of carvacrol on MRSA. Further, carvacrol significantly reduced the production of MRSA biofilm-associated slime and extracellular polysaccharide. In addition, carvacrol strongly inhibited the antioxidant pigment staphyloxanthin and its intermediates' synthesis in MRSA. Inhibition of biofilm and staphyloxanthin by carvacrol enhanced the susceptibility of MRSA to oxidants and healthy human blood. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) analysis unveiled the downregulation of sarA-mediated biofilm gene expression and staphyloxanthin-associated crtM gene expression. The sarA-dependent antibiofilm potential of carvacrol was validated using S. aureus Newman wild-type and isogenic ΔsarA strains. In silico molecular docking analysis showed the high binding efficacy of carvacrol with staphylococcal accessory regulator A (SarA) and 4,4'-diapophytoene synthase (CrtM) when compared to positive controls. Furthermore, the in vivo efficacy of carvacrol against MRSA infection was demonstrated using the model organism Galleria mellonella. The results revealed the nontoxic nature of carvacrol to the larvae and the rescuing potential of carvacrol against MRSA infection. Finally, the current study reveals the potential of carvacrol in inhibiting the biofilm formation and staphyloxanthin synthesis of MRSA by targeting the global regulator SarA and a novel antivirulence target CrtM.
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- Anthonymuthu Selvaraj
- Department
of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department
of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department
of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630003, Tamil Nadu, India
- Department
of Systems Biology, Science Research Centre, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, South Korea
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- Department
of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department
of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department
of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630003, Tamil Nadu, India
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Bhatt VK, Patel M, Pataniya PM, Iyer BD, Sumesh CK, Late DJ. Enhanced Antifungal Activity of WS 2/ZnO Nanohybrid against Candida albicans. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2020; 6:6069-6075. [PMID: 33449651 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c00786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Candida albicans forms persistent infections through the formation of biofilms that confer resistance to existing antifungal drugs. Biofilm targeting is therefore a promising strategy to combat Candida albicans infections. The WS2/ZnO nanohybrids exhibits considerably improved antibiofilm activity and inhibited the biofilm formation by 91%, which is quite better than that for pristine WS2, which is only 74%. The physical blend prepared by mixing WS2 nanosheets and WS2/ZnO in the ratio of 70:30 showed an antibiofilm activity of 58%, which was intermediate to that observed for pristine materials. The as-synthesized nanohybrid also demonstrates dose-dependent antifungal activity as calculated using the disc diffusion test. WS2/ZnO nanohybrid shows 1.5 times higher activity compared to pristine WS2 nanosheets suggesting that the nanohybrid materials are more effective as novel antifungal materials.
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- Vidhi K Bhatt
- Department of Physical Sciences, Charotar University of Science and Technology, CHARUSAT, P D Patel Institute of Applied Sciences, Changa, Gujarat 388421, India
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- Department of Physical Sciences, Charotar University of Science and Technology, CHARUSAT, P D Patel Institute of Applied Sciences, Changa, Gujarat 388421, India
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- Department of Physical Sciences, Charotar University of Science and Technology, CHARUSAT, P D Patel Institute of Applied Sciences, Changa, Gujarat 388421, India
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- Department of Physical Sciences, Charotar University of Science and Technology, CHARUSAT, P D Patel Institute of Applied Sciences, Changa, Gujarat 388421, India
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- Department of Physical Sciences, Charotar University of Science and Technology, CHARUSAT, P D Patel Institute of Applied Sciences, Changa, Gujarat 388421, India
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- Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Amity University Maharashtra, Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Bhatan, Post - Somathne, Panvel, Maharashtra 410206, India
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Cascioferro S, Carbone D, Parrino B, Pecoraro C, Giovannetti E, Cirrincione G, Diana P. Therapeutic Strategies To Counteract Antibiotic Resistance in MRSA Biofilm-Associated Infections. ChemMedChem 2020; 16:65-80. [PMID: 33090669 DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202000677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has emerged as one of the leading causes of persistent human infections. This pathogen is widespread and is able to colonize asymptomatically about a third of the population, causing moderate to severe infections. It is currently considered the most common cause of nosocomial infections and one of the main causes of death in hospitalized patients. Due to its high morbidity and mortality rate and its ability to resist most antibiotics on the market, it has been termed a "superbug". Its ability to form biofilms on biotic and abiotic surfaces seems to be the primarily means of MRSA antibiotic resistance and pervasiveness. Importantly, more than 80 % of bacterial infections are biofilm-mediated. Biofilm formation on indwelling catheters, prosthetic devices and implants is recognized as the cause of serious chronic infections in hospital environments. In this review we discuss the most relevant literature of the last five years concerning the development of synthetic small molecules able to inhibit biofilm formation or to eradicate or disperse pre-formed biofilms in the fight against MRSA diseases. The aim is to provide guidelines for the development of new anti-virulence strategies based on the knowledge so far acquired, and, to identify the main flaws of this research field, which have hindered the generation of new market-approved anti-MRSA drugs that are able to act against biofilm-associated infections.
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- Stella Cascioferro
- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Via Archirafi 32, 90123, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Via Archirafi 32, 90123, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Via Archirafi 32, 90123, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Via Archirafi 32, 90123, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology Cancer Center Amsterdam, VU University Medical Center (VUmc), De Boelelaan 1117, 1081HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Cancer Pharmacology Lab, AIRC Start Up, Fondazione Pisana per la Scienza, Via Ferruccio Giovannini 13, 56017, San Giuliano Terme, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Via Archirafi 32, 90123, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Via Archirafi 32, 90123, Palermo, Italy
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Valliammai A, Selvaraj A, Sangeetha M, Sethupathy S, Pandian SK. 5-Dodecanolide inhibits biofilm formation and virulence of Streptococcus pyogenes by suppressing core regulons of virulence. Life Sci 2020; 262:118554. [PMID: 33035584 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.118554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2020] [Revised: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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This study determined the antibiofilm and antivirulence potential of 5-Dodecanolide (DD) against an exclusive human pathogen Streptococcus pyogenes. Biofilm quantification assay showed antibiofilm efficacy of DD with maximum biofilm inhibition of 85% at 225 μg/mL concentration. Efficacy of antibacterial property of DD (225 μg/mL) was confirmed by CFU analysis and Alamar blue assay. Microscopic analyses evidently confirmed micro-colony formation, biofilm thickness and surface coverage were reduced upon DD treatment. In addition, based on the results of in vitro assays, it was noted that DD impaired the synthesis of surface hydrophobicity, slime, hyaluronic acid, hemolysin and protease production. Interestingly, DD increased the autoaggregation of S. pyogenes hence, facilitated enhanced recognition of clumped bacterial cells for innate immune clearance. The results were further validated by the reduced survival of DD treated S. pyogenes in healthy human blood. Consequently, based on the qPCR analysis DD altered the expression of core regulons srv, ropB, mga and genes associated with biofilm formation and virulence such as speB, dltA, srtB, sagA and slo. Hence, the overall results of the present study for the first time revealed the antibiofilm and antivirulence property of DD against clinically important pathogen S. pyogenes and further clinical investigations are required to assess the therapeutic use of DD.
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- Alaguvel Valliammai
- Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Science Campus, Karaikudi 630003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Science Campus, Karaikudi 630003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Science Campus, Karaikudi 630003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Science Campus, Karaikudi 630003, Tamil Nadu, India; Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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Jasim NA, Al-Gasha'a FA, Al-Marjani MF, Al-Rahal AH, Abid HA, Al-Kadhmi NA, Jakaria M, Rheima AM. ZnO nanoparticles inhibit growth and biofilm formation of vancomycin-resistant S. aureus (VRSA). BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2020.101745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Selvaraj A, Valliammai A, Premika M, Priya A, Bhaskar JP, Krishnan V, Pandian SK. Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn. and its bioactive metabolite oleic acid impedes methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation by down regulating adhesion genes expression. Microbiol Res 2020; 242:126601. [PMID: 33010587 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2020.126601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2020] [Revised: 07/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Plants are boon to the mankind due to plenty of metabolites with medicinal values. Though plants have traditionally been used to treat various diseases, their biological values are not completely explored yet. Sapindus mukorossi is one such ethnobotanical plant identified for various biological activities. As biofilm formation and biofilm mediated drug resistance of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have raised as serious global issue, search for antibiofilm agents has gained greater importance. Notably, antibiofilm potential of S. mukorossi is still unexplored. The aim of the study is to explore the effect of S. mukorossi methanolic extract (SMME) on MRSA biofilm formation and adhesive molecules production. Significantly, SMME exhibited 82 % of biofilm inhibition at 250 μg/mL without affecting the growth and microscopic analyses evidenced the concentration dependent antibiofilm activity of SMME. In vitro assays exhibited the reduction in slime, cell surface hydrophobicity, autoaggregation, extracellular polysaccharides substance and extracellular DNA synthesis upon SMME treatment. Further, qPCR analysis confirmed the ability of SMME to interfere with the expression of adhesion genes associated with biofilm formation such as icaA, icaD, fnbA, fnbB, clfA, cna, and altA. GC-MS analysis and molecular docking study revealed that oleic acid is responsible for the antibiofilm activity. FT-IR analysis validated the presence of oleic acid in SMME. These results suggest that SMME can be used as a promising therapeutic agent against MRSA biofilm-associated infections.
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- Anthonymuthu Selvaraj
- Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India
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Shen F, Ge C, Yuan P. Metabolomics Study Reveals Inhibition and Metabolic Dysregulation in Staphylococcus aureus Planktonic Cells and Biofilms Induced by Carnosol. Front Microbiol 2020; 11:538572. [PMID: 33072009 PMCID: PMC7530940 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.538572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a global health threat accompanied by increasing in drug resistance. To combat this challenge, there is an urgent need to find alternative antimicrobial agents against S. aureus. This study investigated the antimicrobial efficacy of carnosol against S. aureus using an in vitro model. The effects of carnosol were determined based on the antimicrobial effects or formation and disruption of biofilms. Finally, metabolomics of S. aureus grown as planktonic cells and biofilms with carnosol treatment were analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of carnosol were 32 to 256 μg/mL against the sixteen tested S. aureus strains. Among the biofilms, we observed a reduction in bacterial motility of the S. aureus, biofilm development and preformed biofilm after carnosol treatment. Moreover, the significantly altered metabolic pathways upon carnosol treatment in S. aureus planktonic cells and biofilms were highly associated with the perturbation of glyoxylate and dicarboxylate metabolism, glycine, serine and threonine metabolism, arginine and proline metabolism, alanine, aspartate and glutamate metabolism, arginine biosynthesis, and aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis. In addition, glutathione metabolism, D-glutamine and D-glutamate metabolism were significantly changed in the biofilms. This study establishes the antibacterial and antibiofilm properties of carnosol, and will provide an alternative strategy for overcoming the drug resistance of S. aureus.
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- Fengge Shen
- Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Molecular Neurology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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- Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Molecular Neurology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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- School of Public Health, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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Valliammai A, Selvaraj A, Yuvashree U, Aravindraja C, Karutha Pandian S. sarA-Dependent Antibiofilm Activity of Thymol Enhances the Antibacterial Efficacy of Rifampicin Against Staphylococcus aureus. Front Microbiol 2020; 11:1744. [PMID: 32849374 PMCID: PMC7410925 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.01744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a serious human pathogen which has been listed as a high-priority multi-drug resistance pathogen by the World Health Organization (WHO). Persistent MRSA infections are often associated with biofilm formation and resistance to conventional antimicrobial therapy. Inhibiting the surface adherence and the virulence of the bacterium is the current alternative approach without affecting growth to reduce the possibility of resistance development. Although numerous antibiofilm agents have been identified, their mode of action remains unclear. Combining two drugs with different modes of action will improve the efficiency of the treatment strategy against MRSA. The present study was aimed to decipher the molecular mechanism underlying the antibiofilm activity of thymol against MRSA and assess the ability of thymol to improve the antibacterial activity of rifampicin. Thymol significantly inhibited 88% of MRSA biofilm formation at 100 μg/ml and reduced the surface adherence of MRSA on glass, stainless steel, and titanium surface coated with human plasma as evidenced by microscopic analyses. qPCR analysis of global virulence regulatory genes and biofilm assay with S. aureus wild type, ΔsarA, and Δagr strains revealed the sarA-mediated antibiofilm activity of thymol and inhibition of sarA-controlled virulence factors. Congo red assay and erythrocyte lysis assay further confirmed the reduction in polysaccharide intracellular adhesin and hemolysin. Importantly, thymol enhanced the antibacterial and the biofilm eradication efficiency of rifampicin against MRSA and also reduced the formation of persisters. Thus, the present study reveals the sarA-dependent antibiofilm efficacy of MRSA and suggests thymol as the promising combinatorial candidate in potentiating the antibacterial activity of rifampicin against persistent MRSA infections.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, India.,Department of Periodontology, College of Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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Chang J, Lee RE, Lee W. A pursuit of Staphylococcus aureus continues: a role of persister cells. Arch Pharm Res 2020; 43:630-638. [PMID: 32627141 DOI: 10.1007/s12272-020-01246-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Staphylococcus aureus is a pathogen that causes critical diseases, such as pneumonia, endocarditis, and bacteremia, upon gaining access to the bloodstream of the host. Because host innate immunity alone cannot fight against this rapidly expanding pathogen, the use of antibiotic agents is necessary to clear out S. aureus. However, sub-populations of S. aureus fail to respond to the antibiotics resulting in ineffective clearance of the bacteria. One mechanism by which S. aureus does not respond to the antibiotics is by developing resistance through alterations in its genetic makeup, and genetic studies have revealed a major portion of mechanisms that are responsible for the rise of these antibiotic-resistant strains. Another sub-population that fails to respond to the antibiotics is called persister cells. There is a mounting clinical evidence that these persister cells significantly contribute to the antibiotic failure and persistent infection, but a clear mechanistic picture of the formation of the S. aureus persister cells is unavailable. This review focuses on drawing out a mechanistic map of factors that contribute to the formation of S. aureus persister cells. Understanding the mechanism will provide future direction for the development of novel antibiotic strategies to more efficiently tackle infections caused by S. aureus.
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- JuOae Chang
- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066, Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, 16419, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066, Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, 16419, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066, Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, 16419, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
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Vijayakumar K, Bharathidasan V, Manigandan V, Jeyapragash D. Quebrachitol inhibits biofilm formation and virulence production against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Microb Pathog 2020; 149:104286. [PMID: 32502632 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2020.104286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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The present study evaluated the quebrachitol (QBC) antibiofilm and antivirulence potential against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). QBC inhibited MRSA biofilm formation at concentration dependent manner without affecting the bacterial growth. Then, QBC biofilm efficacy was confirmed with light and confocal laser scanning microscopy analysis. QBC treatment significantly inhibited the biofilm formation on stainless steel, titanium and silicone surfaces. Besides, QBC treatment significantly reduced the MRSA virulence productions such as lipase and hemolysis. Moreover, it reduced MRSA survival rate in the presence of hydrogen peroxide. QBC treatment inhibited the MRSA adherence on hydrophobic, hydrophilic, collagen coating and fibrinogen coating surfaces. As well as it significantly reduced the autolysin and bacterial aggregation progress. The real-time PCR analysis revealed the ability of QBC downregulated the virulence genes expression including global regulator sarA, agr and polysaccharide intracellular adhesion (PIA) encode ica. The cumulative results of the present study suggest that QBC as a potential agent to combat against MRSA pathogenesis.
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- Karuppiah Vijayakumar
- Center of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, 608 502, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Center of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, 608 502, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Center of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, 608 502, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Center of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, 608 502, Tamil Nadu, India
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Priya A, Pandian SK. Piperine Impedes Biofilm Formation and Hyphal Morphogenesis of Candida albicans. Front Microbiol 2020; 11:756. [PMID: 32477284 PMCID: PMC7237707 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.00756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Candida albicans is the primary etiological agent associated with the pathogenesis of candidiasis. Unrestricted growth of C. albicans in the oral cavity may lead to oral candidiasis, which can progress to systemic infections in worst scenarios. Biofilm of C. albicans encompasses yeast and hyphal forms, where hyphal formation and yeast to hyphal morphological transitions are contemplated as the key virulence elements. Current clinical repercussions necessitate the identification of therapeutic agent that can limit the biofilm formation and escalating the susceptibility of C. albicans to immune system and conventional antifungals. In the present study, a plant-derived alkaloid molecule, piperine, was investigated for the antibiofilm and antihyphal activities against C. albicans. Piperine demonstrated a concentration-dependent antibiofilm activity without exerting negative impact on growth and metabolic activity. Inhibition in the hyphal development was witnessed through confocal laser-scanning microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Interestingly, piperine displayed a tremendous potential to inhibit the virulence-associated colony morphologies, such as filamentation and wrinkling. Furthermore, piperine regulated morphological transitions between yeast and hyphal forms by inhibiting hyphal extension and swapping hyphal phase to yeast forms yet under filamentation-inducing circumstances. Remarkably, piperine-challenged C. albicans exhibited low potential for spontaneous antibiofilm resistance development. In addition, piperine effectively reduced in vivo colonization and prolonged survival of C. albicans-infected Caenorhabditis elegans, thereby expounding the distinct antivirulent potential. Transcriptomic analysis revealed piperine significantly downregulating the expression of several biofilm related and hyphal-specific genes (ALS3, HWP1, EFG1, CPH1, etc.). Furthermore, no acute toxicity was observed in the HBECs and nematodes exposed to piperine. Altogether, results from this study reveals the potential of piperine to inhibit biofilm and hyphal morphogenesis, and its in vivo efficacy and innocuous nature to HBECs suggests that piperine may be considered as a potential candidate for the treatment of biofilm-associated C. albicans infection, especially for oral candidiasis.
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Valliammai A, Sethupathy S, Ananthi S, Priya A, Selvaraj A, Nivetha V, Aravindraja C, Mahalingam S, Pandian SK. Proteomic profiling unveils citral modulating expression of IsaA, CodY and SaeS to inhibit biofilm and virulence in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 158:S0141-8130(20)33095-6. [PMID: 32360467 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.04.231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Revised: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the dangerous human pathogens and it is categorized as a high priority multi-drug resistant bacterium by WHO. Biofilm forming ability of MRSA is responsible for persistent infections and also difficult to eradicate using antibiotic therapy as biofilm is much more resistant to antibiotics. Thus, targeting biofilm and virulence has become an alternative approach to attenuate the pathogenicity of bacterium without affecting the growth. Hence, the present study was aimed at evaluation of antibiofilm potential of citral against MRSA and to decode the possible mode of action. Citral inhibited biofilm formation by MRSA without affecting growth at 100 μg/mL. Microscopic analyses evidenced that citral greatly hampered the surface adherence of MRSA. Effect of citral on cellular proteome of MRSA was studied using two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2DGE) and differentially regulated proteins were identified using nano LC-MS/MS and MALDI-TOF/TOF analysis. Gene ontology and STRING analysis revealed that citral differentially regulated the proteins involved in pleotropic transcriptional repression (CodY), cell wall homeostasis (IsaA), regulation of exotoxin secretion (SaeS), cell adhesion, hemolysis, capsular polysaccharide biosynthesis and pathogenesis. Gene expression analysis and in vitro assays further validated the alteration in synthesis of slime, hemolysin, lipase, staphyloxanthin and oxidant susceptibility. Thus, the present study unveiled the multiple protein targeted antibiofilm potential of citral and portrays citral as a promising therapeutic agent to combat biofilm mediated MRSA infections with less possibility of resistance development.
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- Alaguvel Valliammai
- Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Science Campus, Karaikudi 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Science Campus, Karaikudi 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India; Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- Laboratory of Molecular Virology and Cell Biology, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600 036, Tamil Nadu, India; Department of Preventive Oncology Research, Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai 600 036, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Science Campus, Karaikudi 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Science Campus, Karaikudi 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Science Campus, Karaikudi 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Science Campus, Karaikudi 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India; Department of Periodontology, College of Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Laboratory of Molecular Virology and Cell Biology, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600 036, Tamil Nadu, India
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Song HS, Choi TR, Han YH, Park YL, Park JY, Yang SY, Bhatia SK, Gurav R, Kim YG, Kim JS, Joo HS, Yang YH. Increased resistance of a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Δagr mutant with modified control in fatty acid metabolism. AMB Express 2020; 10:64. [PMID: 32266584 PMCID: PMC7138893 DOI: 10.1186/s13568-020-01000-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2019] [Accepted: 03/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains are distinct from general Staphylococcus strains with respect to the composition of the membrane, ability to form a thicker biofilm, and, importantly, ability to modify the target of antibiotics to evade their activity. The agr gene is an accessory global regulator of gram-positive bacteria that governs virulence or resistant mechanisms and therefore an important target for the control of resistant strains. However, the mechanism by which agr impacts resistance to β-lactam antibiotics remains unclear. In the present study, we found the Δagr mutant strain having higher resistance to high concentrations of β-lactam antibiotics such as oxacillin and ampicillin. To determine the influence of variation in the microenvironment of cells between the parental and mutant strains, fatty acid analysis of the supernatant, total lipids, and phospholipid fatty acids were compared. The Δagr mutant strain tended to produce fewer fatty acids and retained lower amounts of C16, C18 fatty acids in the supernatant. Phospholipid analysis showed a dramatic increase in the hydrophobic longer-chain fatty acids in the membrane. To target membrane, we applied several surfactants and found that sorbitan monolaurate (Span20) had a synergistic effect with oxacillin by decreasing biofilm formation and growth. These findings indicate that agr deletion allows for MRSA to resist antibiotics via several changes including constant expression of mecA, fatty acid metabolism, and biofilm thickening.
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The antibacterial and antivirulent potential of Hypericum lydium against Staphylococcus aureus: Inhibition of growth, biofilm formation, and hemolytic activity. Eur J Integr Med 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2020.101061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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