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Zhang X, Gao Y, Mai Z, Li Y, Wang J, Zhao X, Zhang Y. Untargeted Metabolomic Analysis Reveals Plasma Differences between Mares with Endometritis and Healthy Ones. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:1933. [PMID: 38998045 PMCID: PMC11240781 DOI: 10.3390/ani14131933] [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] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 06/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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The aim of this study was to explore alterations in plasma metabolites among mares afflicted with endometritis. Mares were divided into two groups, namely, the equine endometritis group (n = 8) and the healthy control group (n = 8), which included four pregnant and four non-pregnant mares, using a combination of clinical assessment and laboratory confirmation. Plasma samples from both groups of mares were analyzed through untargeted liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) metabolomics. A total of 28 differentially abundant metabolites were identified by screening and identifying differentially abundant metabolites and analyzing the pathway enrichment of differentially. Ten metabolites were identified as potential biomarkers for the diagnosis of endometritis in mares. Among them, seven exhibited a decrease in the endometritis groups, including hexadecanedioic acid, oleoyl ethanolamide (OEA), [fahydroxy(18:0)]12_13-dihydroxy-9z-octa (12,13-diHOME), deoxycholic acid 3-glucuronide (DCA-3G), 2-oxindole, and (+/-)9-HPODE, and 13(S)-HOTRE. On the other hand, three metabolites, adenosine 5'-monophosphate (AMP), 5-hydroxy-dl-tryptophan (5-HTP), and l-formylkynurenine, demonstrated an increase. These substances primarily participate in the metabolism of tryptophan and linolenic acid, as well as fat and energy. In conclusion, metabolomics revealed differentially abundant metabolite changes in patients with mare endometritis. These specific metabolites can be used as potential biomarkers for the non-invasive diagnosis of mare endometritis.
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- Xijun Zhang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (X.Z.); (Y.G.); (Z.M.); (Y.L.)
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (X.Z.); (Y.G.); (Z.M.); (Y.L.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (X.Z.); (Y.G.); (Z.M.); (Y.L.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (X.Z.); (Y.G.); (Z.M.); (Y.L.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (X.Z.); (Y.G.); (Z.M.); (Y.L.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (X.Z.); (Y.G.); (Z.M.); (Y.L.)
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (X.Z.); (Y.G.); (Z.M.); (Y.L.)
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Animal Generational Physiology and Reproductive Regulation, Lanzhou 730070, China
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Wang C, Ma Q, Zhang J, Meng N, Xu D. Co-culture of benzalkonium chloride promotes the biofilm formation and decreases the antibiotic susceptibility of a Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. PROCESSES & IMPACTS 2024; 26:858-869. [PMID: 38687259 DOI: 10.1039/d4em00035h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Benzalkonium chloride (BAC) is a disinfectant with broad-spectrum antibacterial properties, yet despite its widespread use and detection in the environment, the effects of BAC exposure on microorganisms remain poorly documented. Herein, the impacts of BAC on a Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain Jade-X were systematically investigated. The results demonstrated that the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of BAC against strain Jade-X was 64 mg L-1. Exposure to BAC concentrations of 8, 16, 32, and 64 mg L-1 significantly augmented biofilm formation by 2.03-, 2.43-, 2.96-, and 2.56-fold respectively. The swimming and twitching abilities, along with the virulence factor production, were inhibited. Consistently, quantitative reverse transcription PCR assays revealed significant downregulation of genes related to flagellate- and pili-mediated motilities (flgD, flgE, pilB, pilQ, and motB), as well as phzA and phzB genes involved in pyocyanin production. The results of disk diffusion and MIC assays demonstrated that BAC decreased the antibiotic susceptibility of ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, norfloxacin, and tetracycline. Conversely, an opposite trend was observed for polymyxin B and ceftriaxone. Genomic analysis revealed that strain Jade-X harbored eleven resistance-nodulation-cell division efflux pumps, with mexCD-oprJ exhibiting significant upregulation while mexEF-oprN and mexGHI-opmD were downregulated. In addition, the quorum sensing-related regulators LasR and RhlR were also suppressed, implying that BAC might modulate the physiological and biochemical behaviors of strain Jade-X by attenuating the quorum sensing system. This study enhances our understanding of interactions between BAC and P. aeruginosa, providing valuable insights to guide the regulation and rational use of BAC.
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- Caihong Wang
- Institute of Environmental Systems Biology, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China.
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- Institute of Environmental Systems Biology, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China.
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- Institute of Environmental Systems Biology, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China.
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- Institute of Environmental Systems Biology, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China.
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- Institute of Environmental Systems Biology, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China.
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Zhang J, Ma Q, Wang C, Meng N. Unraveling the signaling roles of indole in an opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain Jade-X. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 352:141482. [PMID: 38387666 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can produce several toxins and form biofilm, is listed among the priority pathogens. Indole is a ubiquitous aromatic pollutant and signaling molecule produced by tryptophanase in bacteria. Herein, the impacts of indole on a newly isolated P. aeruginosa strain Jade-X were systematically investigated. Indole (0.5-2.0 mM) enhanced the biofilm production by 1.33-2.31-fold after 24 h incubation at 30 °C. However, the effects indole on biofilm formation were intricate and closely intertwined with factors such as incubation temperature, bacterial growth stage, and indole concentration. The twitching motility was enhanced by 1.15-1.99-fold by indole, potentially facilitating surface exploration and biofilm development. Indole reduced the production of virulence factors (pyocyanin and pyoverdine) as well as altered the surface properties (zeta potential and hydrophobicity). Transcriptional analysis revealed that indole (1.0 mM) significantly downregulated mexGHI-opmD efflux genes (4.73-6.91-fold) and virulence-related genes (pqs, pch, and pvd clusters, and flagella-related genes), while upregulating pili-related genes in strain Jade-X. The quorum sensing related signal regulators, including RhlR, LasR, and MvfR (PqsR), were not altered by indole, while other six transcriptional regulators (AmrZ, BfmR, PchR, QscR, SoxR, and SphR) were significantly affected, implying that indole effects might be regulated in a complex and delicate manner. This study should provide new insights into our understanding of indole signaling roles.
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- Jiaxin Zhang
- Institute of Environmental Systems Biology, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, 116026, China
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- Institute of Environmental Systems Biology, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, 116026, China.
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- Institute of Environmental Systems Biology, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, 116026, China
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- Institute of Environmental Systems Biology, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, 116026, China
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Muñoz-Cázares N, Peña-González MC, Castillo-Juárez I, Díaz-Núñez JL, Peña-Rodríguez LM. Exploring the anti-virulence potential of plants used in traditional Mayan medicine to treat bacterial infections. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 317:116783. [PMID: 37321428 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE While the antimicrobial activity of a number of plants used in traditional Mayan medicine against infectious diseases has been documented, their potential to inhibit quorum sensing (QS) as means of discovering novel anti-virulence agents remains unexplored. AIM OF THE STUDY To evaluate the anti-virulence potential of plants used in traditional Mayan medicine by determining their inhibition of QS- regulated virulence factors in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. METHODS A group of plants used in traditional Mayan medicine against infectious diseases was selected, and their methanolic extracts were evaluated at 10 mg/mL for their antibacterial and anti-virulence activity using the reference strain P. aeruginosa PA14WT. The broth microdilution method was used to determine antibacterial activity (MIC), while anti-virulence activity was evaluated by measuring the anti-biofilm effect and the inhibition of pyocyanin and protease activities. The most bioactive extract was fractionated using a liquid-liquid partition procedure and the semipurified fractions were evaluated at 5 mg/mL for antibacterial and anti-virulence activity. RESULTS Seventeen Mayan medicinal plants traditionally used to treat infection-associated diseases were selected. None of the extracts exhibited antibacterial activity, whereas anti-virulence activity was detected in extracts of Bonellia flammea, Bursera simaruba, Capraria biflora, Ceiba aesculifolia, Cissampelos pareira and Colubrina yucatanensis. The most active extracts (74% and 69% inhibition) against biofilm formation were from C. aesculifolia (bark) and C. yucatanensis (root), respectively. Alternatively, the extracts of B. flammea (root), B. simaruba (bark), C. pareira (root), and C. biflora (root), reduced pyocyanin and protease production (50-84% and 30-58%, respectively). Fractionation of the bioactive root extract of C. yucatanensis allowed the identification of two semipurified fractions with anti-virulence activity. CONCLUSIONS The anti-virulence activity detected in the crude extracts of B. flammea, B. simaruba, C. biflora, C. aesculifolia, C. pareira, and C. yucatanensis, confirms the efficacy and traditional use of these medicinal plants against infectious diseases. The activity of the extract and semipurified fractions of C. yucatanensis indicates the presence of hydrophilic metabolites capable of interfering with QS in P. aeruginosa. This study represents the first report of Mayan medicinal plants with anti-QS properties and suggests they represent an important source of novel anti-virulence agents.
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- Naybi Muñoz-Cázares
- Laboratorio de Química Orgánica, Unidad de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán, Calle 43 No. 130, Colonia Chuburná, 97205, Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico.
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- Laboratorio de Química Orgánica, Unidad de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán, Calle 43 No. 130, Colonia Chuburná, 97205, Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico.
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- Laboratorio de Investigación y Aplicación de Fitoquímicos Bioactivos, Posgrado en Botánica, Colegio de Postgraduados, Km 36.5 Carretera Federal México-Texcoco, Texcoco, Estado de México, 56230, Mexico.
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- Catedrático COMECYT-Colegio de Postgraduados, Campus Montecillo, Posgrado en Botánica, Colegio de Postgraduados, Km 36.5 Carretera Federal México-Texcoco, Texcoco, Estado de México, 56230, Mexico.
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- Laboratorio de Química Orgánica, Unidad de Biotecnología, Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán, Calle 43 No. 130, Colonia Chuburná, 97205, Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico.
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Vetrivel A, Vetrivel P, Dhandapani K, Natchimuthu S, Ramasamy M, Madheswaran S, Murugesan R. Inhibition of biofilm formation, quorum sensing and virulence factor production in Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 by selected LasR inhibitors. Int Microbiol 2023; 26:851-868. [PMID: 36806045 DOI: 10.1007/s10123-023-00338-0] [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: 09/03/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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The quorum sensing network of Pseudomonas aeruginosa mediates the regulation of genes controlling biofilm formation and virulence factors. The rise of drug resistance to Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections has made quorum sensing-regulated biofilm formation in clinical settings a major issue. In the present study, LasR inhibitors identified in our previous study were evaluated for their antibiofilm and antiquorum sensing activities against P. aeruginosa PAO1. The compounds selected were (3-[2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]-1-(2-fluorophenyl)urea) (C1), (3-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-[(3-methylquinoxalin-2-yl)methylsulfanyl]quinazolin-4-one) (C2) and (2-({4-[4-(2-methoxyphenyl)piperazin-1-yl]pyrimidin-2-yl}sulfanyl)-N-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)acetamide) (C3). The minimum inhibitory concentrations of C1 and C2 were 1000 μM, whereas that of C3 was 500 μM. At sub-MICs, the compounds showed potent antibiofilm activity without affecting the growth of P. aeruginosa PAO1. Electron microscopy confirmed the disruption of biofilm by the selected compounds. The antiquorum sensing activity of the compounds was revealed by the inhibition of violacein in Chromobacterium violaceum and the inhibition of swimming and swarming motilities in P. aeruginosa PAO1. Furthermore, the compounds also attenuated the production of quorum sensing-mediated virulence factors. The qRT-PCR revealed the downregulation of quorum sensing regulatory genes, namely lasI, lasR, rhlI, rhlR, lasB, pqsA and pqsR. The selected compounds also exhibited lower cytotoxicity against peripheral blood lymphocytes. Thus, this study could pave a way to explore these compounds for the development of therapeutic agent against Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm-related infections.
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- Aishwarya Vetrivel
- Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 641043, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119077, Singapore
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- Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 641043, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 641043, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 641043, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 641043, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 641043, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Esnaashari F, Rostamnejad D, Zahmatkesh H, Zamani H. In vitro and in silico assessment of anti-quorum sensing activity of Naproxen against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 39:244. [PMID: 37407806 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-023-03690-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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Serious infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa are usually related to quorum sensing (QS)-dependent virulence factors. Hence, QS inhibition is a promising approach to overcoming P. aeruginosa infections. This study aimed to investigate the effect of naproxen on biofilm formation and QS-related virulence traits of P. aeruginosa. Furthermore, the anti-QS potential of naproxen was evaluated using real-time PCR and molecular docking analysis. Our findings supported the anti-QS activity of naproxen, as evidenced by down-regulation of the lasI and rhlI genes expression as well as the attenuation of bacterial protease, hemolysin, pyocyanin, biofilm, and motility. Additionally, the high binding affinity of naproxen with QS regulatory proteins was determined in the molecular docking simulation. Altogether, these findings suggest that naproxen has a promising potential in inhibiting QS-associated traits of P. aeruginosa.
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- Fatemeh Esnaashari
- Department of Biology, Lahijan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Lahijan, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Lahijan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Lahijan, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Lahijan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Lahijan, Iran
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Dou Q, Zhu Y, Li C, Bian Z, Song H, Zhang R, Wang Y, Zhang X, Wang Y. 4F-Indole Enhances the Susceptibility of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to Aminoglycoside Antibiotics. Microbiol Spectr 2023; 11:e0451922. [PMID: 36975825 PMCID: PMC10100892 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.04519-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria are becoming increasingly serious. The aminoglycoside antibiotics have been widely used to treat severe Gram-negative bacterial infections. Here, we reported that a class of small molecules, namely, halogenated indoles, can resensitize Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 to aminoglycoside antibiotics such as gentamicin, kanamycin, tobramycin, amikacin, neomycin, ribosomalin sulfate, and cisomicin. We selected 4F-indole as a representative of halogenated indoles to investigate its mechanism and found that the two-component system (TCS) PmrA/PmrB inhibited the expression of multidrug efflux pump MexXY-OprM, allowing kanamycin to act intracellularly. Moreover, 4F-indole inhibited the biosynthesis of several virulence factors, such as pyocyanin, type III secretion system (T3SS), and type VI secretion system (T6SS) exported effectors, and reduced the swimming and twitching motility by suppressing the expression of flagella and type IV pili. This study suggests that the combination of 4F-indole and kanamycin can be more effective against P. aeruginosa PAO1 and affect its multiple physiological activities, providing a novel insight into the reactivation of aminoglycoside antibiotics. IMPORTANCE Infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa have become a major public health crisis. Its resistance to existing antibiotics causes clinical infections that are hard to cure. In this study, we found that halogenated indoles in combination with aminoglycoside antibiotics could be more effective than antibiotics alone against P. aeruginosa PAO1 and preliminarily revealed the mechanism of the 4F-indole-induced regulatory effect. Moreover, the regulatory effect of 4F-indole on different physiological behaviors of P. aeruginosa PAO1 was analyzed by combined transcriptomics and metabolomics. We explain that 4F-indole has potential as a novel antibiotic adjuvant, thus slowing down the further development of bacterial resistance.
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- Qin Dou
- College of Marine Life Sciences, and Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, and Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, and Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, and Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, and Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, and Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, and Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, and Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, and Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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Zhang S, Yang Q, Defoirdt T. Indole analogues decreasing the virulence of Vibrio campbellii towards brine shrimp larvae. Microb Biotechnol 2022; 15:2917-2928. [PMID: 36333944 PMCID: PMC9733641 DOI: 10.1111/1751-7915.14160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Indole signalling has been proposed as a potential target for the development of novel virulence inhibitors to control bacterial infections. However, the major structural features of indole analogues that govern antivirulence activity remain unexplored. Therefore, we investigated the impact of 26 indole analogues on indole-regulated virulence phenotypes in Vibrio campbellii and on the virulence of the bacterium in a gnotobiotic brine shrimp model. The results demonstrated that 10 indole analogues significantly increased the fluorescence of indole reporter strain Vibrio cholerae S9149, 21 of them decreased the swimming motility of V. campbellii, and 13 of them significantly decreased the biofilm formation of V. campbellii. Further, we found that 1-methylindole, indene, 2,3-benzofuran, thianaphthene, indole-3-acetonitrile, methyl indole-3-carboxylate, 3-methylindole, and indole-2-carboxaldehyde exhibited a significant protective effect on brine shrimp larvae against V. campbellii infection, resulting in survival rates of challenged brine shrimp above 80%. The highest survival of shrimp larvae (98%) was obtained with indole-3-acetonitrile, even at a relatively low concentration of 20 μM. Importantly, the indole analogues did not affect bacterial growth, both in vitro and in vivo. These results indicate the potential of indole analogues in applications aiming at the protection of shrimp from vibriosis.
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- Shanshan Zhang
- Center for Microbial Ecology and Technology (CMET)Ghent UniversityGhentBelgium
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- Center for Microbial Ecology and Technology (CMET)Ghent UniversityGhentBelgium
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- Center for Microbial Ecology and Technology (CMET)Ghent UniversityGhentBelgium
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Shilpha J, Meyappan V, Sakthivel N. Bioinspired synthesis of gold nanoparticles from Hemidesmus indicus L. root extract and their antibiofilm efficacy against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Process Biochem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2022.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Zhang S, Yang Q, Defoirdt T. Halogenated Indoles Decrease the Virulence of Vibrio campbellii in a Gnotobiotic Brine Shrimp Model. Microbiol Spectr 2022; 10:e0268922. [PMID: 36154441 PMCID: PMC9602911 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02689-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Indole signaling is viewed as a potential target for antivirulence therapy against antibiotic-resistant pathogens because of its link with the production of virulence factors. This study examined the antimicrobial and antivirulence properties of 44 indoles toward Vibrio campbellii. Based on the results, 17 halogenated indole analogues were selected, as they significantly improved the survival of brine shrimp larvae challenged with V. campbellii. Specifically, 6-bromoindole, 7-bromoindole, 4-fluoroindole, 5-iodoindole, and 7-iodoindole showed a high protective effect, improving the survival of brine shrimp to over 80% even at a low concentration of 10 μM. To explore the impact of selected indole analogues on bacterial virulence phenotypes, swimming motility, biofilm formation, protease activity, and hemolytic activity of V. campbellii were determined. The results showed that all of the 17 selected indole analogues decreased swimming motility at both 10 μM and 100 μM. Most of the indole analogues decreased biofilm formation at a concentration of 100 μM. In contrast, only a slightly decreased protease activity and no effect on hemolytic activity were observed at both concentrations. To our knowledge, this is the first study of the structure-activity relation of halogenated indole analogues with respect to virulence inhibition of a pathogenic bacterium in an in vivo host model system, and the results demonstrate the potential of these compounds in applications aiming at the protection of shrimp from vibriosis, a major disease in aquaculture. IMPORTANCE Bacterial diseases are a major problem in the aquaculture industry. In order to counter this problem, farmers have been using antibiotics, and this has led to the evolution and spread of antibiotic resistance. In order for the aquaculture industry to further grow in a sustainable way, novel and sustainable methods to control diseases are needed. We previously reported that indole signaling is a valid target for the development of novel therapies to control disease caused by Vibrio campbellii and related bacteria, which are among the major bacterial pathogens in aquaculture. In the present study, we identified indole analogues that are more potent in protecting brine shrimp (a model organism for shrimp) from V. campbellii. To our knowledge, this is the first study of the structure-activity relation of halogenated indole analogues with respect to virulence inhibition of a pathogenic bacterium in an in vivo host model system.
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- Shanshan Zhang
- Center for Microbial Ecology and Technology (CMET), Ghent University, Gent, Belgium
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- Center for Microbial Ecology and Technology (CMET), Ghent University, Gent, Belgium
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- Center for Microbial Ecology and Technology (CMET), Ghent University, Gent, Belgium
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Rattanachak N, Weawsiangsang S, Daowtak K, Thongsri Y, Ross S, Ross G, Nilsri N, Baldock RA, Pongcharoen S, Jongjitvimol T, Jongjitwimol J. High-Throughput Transcriptomic Profiling Reveals the Inhibitory Effect of Hydroquinine on Virulence Factors in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11101436. [PMID: 36290094 PMCID: PMC9598861 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11101436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Hydroquinine is an organic alkaloid compound that exhibits antimicrobial activity against several bacterial strains including strains of both drug-sensitive and multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa. Despite this, the effects of hydroquinine on virulence factors in P. aeruginosa have not yet been characterized. We therefore aimed to uncover the mechanism of P. aeruginosa hydroquinine-sensitivity using high-throughput transcriptomic analysis. We further confirmed whether hydroquinine inhibits specific virulence factors using RT-qPCR and phenotypic analysis. At half the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of hydroquinine (1.250 mg/mL), 254 genes were differentially expressed (97 downregulated and 157 upregulated). We found that flagellar-related genes were downregulated by between −2.93 and −2.18 Log2-fold change. These genes were consistent with the analysis of gene ontology and KEGG pathway. Further validation by RT-qPCR showed that hydroquinine significantly suppressed expression of the flagellar-related genes. By analyzing cellular phenotypes, P. aeruginosa treated with ½MIC of hydroquinine exhibited inhibition of motility (30−54% reduction) and pyocyanin production (~25−27% reduction) and impaired biofilm formation (~57−87% reduction). These findings suggest that hydroquinine possesses anti-virulence factors, through diminishing flagellar, pyocyanin and biofilm formation.
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- Nontaporn Rattanachak
- Biomedical Sciences Program, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Biomedical Sciences Program, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
- Cellular and Molecular Immunology Research Unit, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
- Cellular and Molecular Immunology Research Unit, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
- Centre of Excellence in Biomaterials, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
- Centre of Excellence in Biomaterials, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
- Cellular and Molecular Immunology Research Unit, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Health, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 2DT, UK
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- Division of Immunology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Biology Program, Faculty of Science and Technology, Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
- Correspondence: (T.J.); (J.J.)
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- Biomedical Sciences Program, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
- Centre of Excellence in Biomaterials, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
- Correspondence: (T.J.); (J.J.)
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Amer MA, Ramadan MA, Attia AS, Wasfi R. Silicone Foley catheters impregnated with microbial indole derivatives inhibit crystalline biofilm formation by Proteus mirabilis. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2022; 12:1010625. [PMID: 36118027 PMCID: PMC9478552 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.1010625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Proteus mirabilis is a common causative agent for catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). The crystalline biofilm formation by P. mirabilis causes catheter encrustation and blockage leading to antibiotic treatment resistance. Thus, biofilm formation inhibition on catheters becomes a promising alternative for conventional antimicrobial-based treatment that is associated with rapid resistance development. Our previous work has demonstrated the in vitro antibiofilm activity of microbial indole derivatives against clinical isolates of P. mirabilis. Accordingly, we aim to evaluate the capacity of silicone Foley catheters (SFC) impregnated with these indole derivatives to resist biofilm formation by P. mirabilis both phenotypically and on the gene expression level. Silicon Foley catheter was impregnated with indole extract recovered from the supernatant of the rhizobacterium Enterobacter sp. Zch127 and the antibiofilm activity was determined against P. mirabilis (ATCC 12435) and clinical isolate P8 cultured in artificial urine. The indole extract at sub-minimum inhibitory concentration (sub-MIC=0.5X MIC) caused a reduction in biofilm formation as exhibited by a 60-70% reduction in biomass and three log10 in adhered bacteria. Results were confirmed by visualization by scanning electron microscope. Moreover, changes in the relative gene expression of the virulence genes confirmed the antibiofilm activity of the indole extract against P. mirabilis. Differential gene expression analysis showed that extract Zch127 at its sub-MIC concentration significantly down-regulated genes associated with swarming activity: umoC, flhC, flhD, flhDC, and mrpA (p< 0.001). In addition, Zch127 extract significantly down-regulated genes associated with polyamine synthesis: speB and glnA (p< 0.001), as well as the luxS gene associated with quorum sensing. Regulatory genes for capsular polysaccharide formation; rcsB and rcsD were not significantly affected by the presence of the indole derivatives. Furthermore, the impregnated catheters and the indole extract showed minimal or no cytotoxic effect against human fibroblast cell lines indicating the safety of this intervention. Thus, the indole-impregnated catheter is proposed to act as a suitable and safe strategy for reducing P. mirabilis CAUTIs.
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- Mai A. Amer
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
- *Correspondence: Ahmed S. Attia, ; Reham Wasfi,
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), Giza, Egypt
- *Correspondence: Ahmed S. Attia, ; Reham Wasfi,
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Khodaparast S, Ghanbari F, Zamani H. Evaluation of the effect of ibuprofen in combination with ciprofloxacin on the virulence-associated traits, and efflux pump genes of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 38:125. [PMID: 35657493 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-022-03316-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Biofilm formation and antibiotic efflux are two determinant factors in the development of drug resistance phenotype by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs have shown the antimicrobial potential to be used in combination with antibiotics against bacterial pathogens. In this work, the effect of ibuprofen alone and in combination with ciprofloxacin on some virulence traits and the expression of the alginate synthesis and efflux pump genes of clinical isolates of P. aeruginosa was investigated. The checkerboard titration assay was used to evaluate the synergism of the drugs. P. aeruginosa strains were grown in the presence of sub-inhibitory concentrations of the drug and their biofilm formation level, swarming, swimming, and hemolytic activity were assessed. Also, the relative expression of the alg44, algT/U, mexB, and oprM genes was determined by qPCR assay. The MIC of ibuprofen and ciprofloxacin were measured 2048 and 32 µg/mL and the drugs showed synergic antibacterial activity (FIC = 0.4). Moreover, ibuprofen alone and in combination with ciprofloxacin, significantly reduced the expression of alg44 (0.22 and 0.25 folds) and algT/U (0.26 and 0.37 folds) genes, while increased the expression of the mexB (1.64 and 1.83 folds) and oprM (1.36 and 1.92 folds) genes. Simultaneous treatment of bacterial cells with ibuprofen and ciprofloxacin significantly decreased bacterial biofilm formation (65%), swimming, swarming, and hemolytic activity (85%), compared with the control. This work suggests that ibuprofen has considerable anti-virulence potential against P. aeruginosa and could be employed for combination therapy with antibiotics after further characterizations.
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- Samira Khodaparast
- Depertment of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Biology, University of Guilan, University Campus 2, Rasht, Iran
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- Depertment of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.
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Ramesh G, Kaviyil JE, Paul W, Sasi R, Joseph R. Gallium-Curcumin Nanoparticle Conjugates as an Antibacterial Agent against Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Synthesis and Characterization. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:6795-6809. [PMID: 35252674 PMCID: PMC8892643 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c06398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Combating antibiotic resistance has found great interest in the current clinical scenario. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an opportunistic multidrug-resistant pathogen, is well known for its deadly role in hospital-acquired infections. Infections by P. aeruginosa are among the toughest to treat because of its intrinsic and acquired resistance to antibiotics. In this study, we project gallium-curcumin nanoparticle (GaCurNP) conjugates as a prospective candidate to fight against P. aeruginosa. The synthesized GaCurNPs were spherical with an average size ranging from 25-35 nm. Analysis by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy deduced the nature of interaction between gallium and curcumin. Conjugate formation with gallium was found to improve the stability of curcumin at the physiological pH. When tested after 24 h of contact, at the physiological pH and 37 °C, the degradation of curcumin bound in the GaCurNPs was 26%, while that of native curcumin was 95%. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of GaCurNPs was found to be 82.75 μg/mL for P. aeruginosa (ATCC 27853). GaCurNPs also showed excellent biofilm inhibition at 4MIC concentration. Raman spectroscopic analysis showed that GaCurNPs are capable of disrupting the cells of P. aeruginosa within 3 h of contact. Live/dead imaging also confirmed the compromised membrane integrity in cells treated with GaCurNPs. Scanning electron microscopy analysis showed membrane lysis and cell structure damage. The AlamarBlue assay showed that when L929 cell lines were treated with GaCurNPs with concentrations as high as 350 μg/mL, the cell viability elicited by the nanoparticles was 70.89%, indicating its noncytotoxic nature. In short, GaCurNPs appear to be a promising antibacterial agent capable of fighting a clinically significant pathogen, P. aeruginosa.
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- Gopika Ramesh
- Division
of Polymeric Medical Devices, Department of Medical Devices Engineering,
Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra
Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Poojappura, Trivandrum 695012, Kerala, India
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- Department
of Microbiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute
for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum 695011, Kerala, India
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- Central
Analytical Facility, Department of Technology and Quality Management,
Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra
Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Poojapura, Trivandrum 695012, Kerala, India
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- Central
Analytical Facility, Department of Technology and Quality Management,
Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra
Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Poojapura, Trivandrum 695012, Kerala, India
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- Division
of Polymeric Medical Devices, Department of Medical Devices Engineering,
Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra
Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Poojappura, Trivandrum 695012, Kerala, India
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Raorane CJ, Raj V, Lee JH, Lee J. Antifungal activities of fluoroindoles against the postharvest pathogen Botrytis cinerea: In vitro and in silico approaches. Int J Food Microbiol 2022; 362:109492. [PMID: 34861563 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2021.109492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2021] [Revised: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Botrytis cinerea is a common necrotrophic fungal pathogen, leading cause of gray mold diseases in plants and fruit. Several benzimidazoles are used for controlling B. cinerea-associated infection in fruit and vegetables, but benzimidazoles resistance restricts its further uses. Therefore, it is a need for alternative drugs that control B. cinerea. Indoles are multi-faceted compounds and their structural similarities with antifungal benzimidazoles make them a choice for further investigation. Thus, the main objective of the study was to investigate the antifungal potencies of indoles against B. cinerea and to decipher the molecular mechanism involved. We conducted in vitro antifungal assays, fruit assays, and computational studies of interactions between indoles and fungal microtubule polymerase. Of the 16 halogenated indoles examined, 4-fluoroindole, 5-fluoroindole, and 7-fluoroindole (MIC range 2-5 mg/L) were found to be more potent than the fungicides fluconazole and natamycin. Fluoroindoles inhibited or eradicated B. cinerea infections in tangerines and strawberries. Molecular dynamic simulation and density functional theory showed that these fluoroindoles stably interacted with microtubule polymerase. Quantitative structure-activity relationship analyses of halogenated indoles revealed that the presence of a fluoro group in the indole moiety is essential for anti-Botrytis activity. The plausibility of the underlying antifungal mechanism was confirmed by in vitro tubulin polymerization. Collective outcomes of this study indicates that fluoroindoles could be used as alternative fungicidal agents against B. cinerea.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea.
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Sathiyamoorthi E, Faleye OS, Lee JH, Raj V, Lee J. Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Activities of Chloroindoles Against Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:714371. [PMID: 34408739 PMCID: PMC8365150 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.714371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a food-borne pathogen recognized as the prominent cause of seafood-borne gastroenteritis globally, necessitating novel therapeutic strategies. This study examined the antimicrobial and antivirulence properties of indole and 16 halogenated indoles on V. parahaemolyticus. Among them, 4-chloroindole, 7-chloroindole, 4-iodoindole, and 7-iodoindole effectively inhibited planktonic cell growth, biofilm formation, bacterial motility, fimbrial activity, hydrophobicity, protease activity, and indole production. Specifically, 4-chloroindole at 20 μg/mL inhibited more than 80% of biofilm formation with a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 50 μg/mL against V. parahaemolyticus and Vibrio harveyi. In contrast, 7-chloroindole inhibited biofilm formation without affecting planktonic cell growth with a MIC of 200 μg/mL. Both chlorinated indoles caused visible damage to the cell membrane, and 4-chloroindole at 100 μg/mL had a bactericidal effect on V. parahaemolyticus within 30 min treatment, which is superior to the effect of tetracycline at the same dose. The quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) analyses revealed that chloro and bromo at positions 4 or 5 of the indole are essential for eradicating the growth of V. parahaemolyticus. These results suggest that halogenated indoles have potential use in antimicrobial and antivirulence strategies against Vibrio species.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, South Korea
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Kang D, Revtovich AV, Deyanov AE, Kirienko NV. Pyoverdine Inhibitors and Gallium Nitrate Synergistically Affect Pseudomonas aeruginosa. mSphere 2021; 6:e0040121. [PMID: 34133200 PMCID: PMC8265654 DOI: 10.1128/msphere.00401-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a multidrug-resistant, opportunistic pathogen that frequently causes ventilator-associated pneumonia in intensive care units and chronic lung infections in cystic fibrosis patients. The rising prevalence of drug-resistant bacteria demands the exploration of new therapeutic avenues for treating P. aeruginosa infections. Perhaps the most thoroughly explored alternative is to use novel treatments to target pathogen virulence factors, like biofilm or toxin production. Gallium(III) nitrate is one such agent. It has been recognized for its ability to inhibit pathogen growth and biofilm formation in P. aeruginosa by disrupting bacterial iron homeostasis. However, irreversible sequestration by pyoverdine substantially limits its effectiveness. In this report, we show that disrupting pyoverdine production (genetically or chemically) potentiates the efficacy of gallium nitrate. Interestingly, we report that the pyoverdine inhibitor 5-fluorocytosine primarily functions as an antivirulent, even when it indirectly affects bacterial growth in the presence of gallium, and that low selective pressure for resistance occurs. We also demonstrate that the antibiotic tetracycline inhibits pyoverdine at concentrations below those required to prevent bacterial growth, and this activity allows it to synergize with gallium to inhibit bacterial growth and rescue Caenorhabditis elegans during P. aeruginosa pathogenesis. IMPORTANCE P. aeruginosa is one of the most common causative agents for ventilator-associated pneumonia and nosocomial bacteremia and is a leading cause of death in patients with cystic fibrosis. Pandrug-resistant strains of P. aeruginosa are increasingly identified in clinical samples and show resistance to virtually all major classes of antibiotics, including aminoglycosides, cephalosporins, and carbapenems. Gallium(III) nitrate has received considerable attention as an antipseudomonal agent that inhibits P. aeruginosa growth and biofilm formation by disrupting bacterial iron homeostasis. This report demonstrates that biosynthetic inhibitors of pyoverdine, such as 5-fluorocytosine and tetracycline, synergize with gallium nitrate to inhibit P. aeruginosa growth and biofilm formation, rescuing C. elegans hosts during pathogenesis.
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- Donghoon Kang
- Department of BioSciences, Rice University, Houston, Texas, USA
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Kiran GS, Sajayan A, Gopal Priyadharshini, Balakrishnan A, Prathiviraj R, Sabu A, Selvin J. A novel anti-infective molecule nesfactin identified from sponge associated bacteria Nesterenkonia sp. MSA31 against multidrug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Microb Pathog 2021; 157:104923. [PMID: 34000302 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2021.104923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Overuse of antibiotics coupled with biofilm-forming ability has led to the emergence of multi-drug P. aeruginosa strains worldwide. Quorum sensing is a bacterial cell-cell communication system that regulates the expression of genes, including virulence factors, through production of acyl-homoserine lactones (AHLs) in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The phenotypic expression of virulence factors in P. aeruginosa is mediated by quorum sensing systems (las and rhl). In this study an anti-infective molecule produced by a marine actinomycetes Nesterenkonia sp. MSA31 was elucidated as lipopeptide by NMR and LC-MS/MS analysis. The new lipopeptide molecule was named Nesfactin. This molecule effectively inhibited virulence phenotypes including production of hemolysin, protease, lipase, phospholipase, esterase, elastase, rhamnolipid, alginate, and pyocyanin, as well as motility and biofilm formation in P. aeruginosa. The high-performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC) analysis revealed that the lipopeptide (50 μg/mL) inhibited production of the AHLs produced by the las and rhl quorum sensing systems (3-oxo-C12-HSL and C4-HSL, respectively). Docking analysis showed the binding affinity of the ligand towards the quorum sensing receptor molecules. The confocal laser scanning microscopy images showed the anti-biofilm effect of lipopeptide against P. aeruginosa. Nesfactin based hydrogel showed a significant antibiofilm effect on the catheter. This study suggests that the lipopeptide may be an effective anti-virulence treatment for Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections.
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- George Seghal Kiran
- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Kannur University, Kannur, India
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India.
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Antimicrobial resistance is a serious medical threat, particularly given the decreasing rate of discovery of new treatments. Although attempts to find new treatments continue, it has become clear that merely discovering new antimicrobials, even if they are new classes, will be insufficient. It is essential that new strategies be aggressively pursued. Toward that end, the search for treatments that can mitigate bacterial virulence and tilt the balance of host-pathogen interactions in favor of the host has become increasingly popular. In this review, we will discuss recent progress in this field, with a special focus on synthetic small molecule antivirulents that have been identified from high-throughput screens and on treatments that are effective against the opportunistic human pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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Amer MA, Wasfi R, Attia AS, Ramadan MA. Indole Derivatives Obtained from Egyptian Enterobacter sp. Soil Isolates Exhibit Antivirulence Activities against Uropathogenic Proteus mirabilis. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:363. [PMID: 33805493 PMCID: PMC8065651 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10040363] [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: 03/10/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Proteus mirabilis is a frequent cause of catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). Several virulence factors contribute to its pathogenesis, but swarming motility, biofilm formation, and urease activity are considered the hallmarks. The increased prevalence in antibiotic resistance among uropathogens is alarming and requires searching for new treatment alternatives. With this in mind, our study aims to investigate antivirulence activity of indole derivatives against multidrug resistant P. mirabilis isolates. Ethyl acetate (EtOAc) extracts from Enterobacter sp. (rhizobacterium), isolated from Egyptian soil samples were tested for their ability to antagonize the virulence capacity and biofilm activity of P. mirabilis uropathogens. Extracts of two Enterobacter sp. isolates (coded Zch127 and Cbg70) showed the highest antivirulence activities against P. mirabilis. The two promising rhizobacteria Zch127 and Cbg70 were isolated from soil surrounding: Cucurbita pepo (Zucchini) and Brassica oleracea var. capitata L. (Cabbage), respectively. Sub-minimum inhibitory concentrations (Sub-MICs) of the two extracts showed potent antibiofilm activity with significant biofilm reduction of ten P. mirabilis clinical isolates (p-value < 0.05) in a dose-dependent manner. Interestingly, the Zch127 extract showed anti-urease, anti-swarming and anti-swimming activity against the tested strains. Indole derivatives identified represented key components of indole pyruvate, indole acetamide pathways; involved in the synthesis of indole acetic acid. Additional compounds for indole acetonitrile pathway were detected in the Zch127 extract which showed higher antivirulence activity. Accordingly, the findings of the current study model the feasibility of using these extracts as promising antivirulence agent against the P. mirabilis uropathogens and as potential therapy for treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs).
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- Mai A. Amer
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), Giza 12451, Egypt; (M.A.A.); (R.W.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), Giza 12451, Egypt; (M.A.A.); (R.W.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, Egypt;
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Pharmacy, Newgiza University, Giza 11341, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, Egypt;
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An In Vitro Cell Culture Model for Pyoverdine-Mediated Virulence. Pathogens 2020; 10:pathogens10010009. [PMID: 33374230 PMCID: PMC7824568 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens10010009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2020] [Revised: 12/19/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a multidrug-resistant, opportunistic pathogen that utilizes a wide-range of virulence factors to cause acute, life-threatening infections in immunocompromised patients, especially those in intensive care units. It also causes debilitating chronic infections that shorten lives and worsen the quality of life for cystic fibrosis patients. One of the key virulence factors in P. aeruginosa is the siderophore pyoverdine, which provides the pathogen with iron during infection, regulates the production of secreted toxins, and disrupts host iron and mitochondrial homeostasis. These roles have been characterized in model organisms such as Caenorhabditis elegans and mice. However, an intermediary system, using cell culture to investigate the activity of this siderophore has been absent. In this report, we describe such a system, using murine macrophages treated with pyoverdine. We demonstrate that pyoverdine-rich filtrates from P. aeruginosa exhibit substantial cytotoxicity, and that the inhibition of pyoverdine production (genetic or chemical) is sufficient to mitigate virulence. Furthermore, consistent with previous observations made in C. elegans, pyoverdine translocates into cells and disrupts host mitochondrial homeostasis. Most importantly, we observe a strong correlation between pyoverdine production and virulence in P. aeruginosa clinical isolates, confirming pyoverdine’s value as a promising target for therapeutic intervention. This in vitro cell culture model will allow rapid validation of pyoverdine antivirulents in a simple but physiologically relevant manner.
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Sethupathy S, Sathiyamoorthi E, Kim YG, Lee JH, Lee J. Antibiofilm and Antivirulence Properties of Indoles Against Serratia marcescens. Front Microbiol 2020; 11:584812. [PMID: 33193228 PMCID: PMC7662412 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.584812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Indole and its derivatives have been shown to interfere with the quorum sensing (QS) systems of a wide range of bacterial pathogens. While indole has been previously shown to inhibit QS in Serratia marcescens, the effects of various indole derivatives on QS, biofilm formation, and virulence of S. marcescens remain unexplored. Hence, in the present study, we investigated the effects of 51 indole derivatives on S. marcescens biofilm formation, QS, and virulence factor production. The results obtained revealed that several indole derivatives (3-indoleacetonitrile, 5-fluoroindole, 6-fluoroindole, 7-fluoroindole, 7-methylindole, 7-nitroindole, 5-iodoindole, 5-fluoro-2-methylindole, 2-methylindole-3-carboxaldehyde, and 5-methylindole) dose-dependently interfered with quorum sensing (QS) and suppressed prodigiosin production, biofilm formation, swimming motility, and swarming motility. Further assays showed 6-fluoroindole and 7-methylindole suppressed fimbria-mediated yeast agglutination, extracellular polymeric substance production, and secretions of virulence factors (e.g., proteases and lipases). QS assays on Chromobacterium violaceum CV026 confirmed that indole derivatives interfered with QS. The current results demonstrate the antibiofilm and antivirulence properties of indole derivatives and their potentials in applications targeting S. marcescens virulence.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, South Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, South Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, South Korea
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Zhang J, Zhu S, Ma N, Johnston LJ, Wu C, Ma X. Metabolites of microbiota response to tryptophan and intestinal mucosal immunity: A therapeutic target to control intestinal inflammation. Med Res Rev 2020; 41:1061-1088. [PMID: 33174230 DOI: 10.1002/med.21752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Revised: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In a complex, diverse intestinal environment, commensal microbiota metabolizes excessive dietary tryptophan to produce more bioactive metabolites connecting with kinds of diverse process, such as host physiological defense, homeostasis, excessive immune activation and the progression and outcome of different diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome and others. Although commensal microbiota includes bacteria, fungi, and protozoa and all that, they often have the similar metabolites in tryptophan metabolism process via same or different pathways. These metabolites can work as signal to activate the innate immunity of intestinal mucosa and induce the rapid inflammation response. They are critical in reconstruction of lumen homeostasis as well. This review aims to seek the potential function and mechanism of microbiota-derived tryptophan metabolites as targets to regulate and shape intestinal immune function, which mainly focused on two aspects. First, analyze the character of tryptophan metabolism in bacteria, fungi, and protozoa, and assess the functions of their metabolites (including indole and eight other derivatives, serotonin (5-HT) and d-tryptophan) on regulating the integrity of intestinal epithelium and the immunity of the intestinal mucosa. Second, focus on the mediator and pathway for their recognition, transfer and crosstalk between microbiota-derived tryptophan metabolites and intestinal mucosal immunity. Disruption of intestinal homeostasis has been described in different intestinal inflammatory diseases, available data suggest the remarkable potential of tryptophan-derived aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonists, indole derivatives on lumen equilibrium. These metabolites as preventive and therapeutic interventions have potential to promote proinflammatory or anti-inflammatory responses of the gut.
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- Jie Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China.,Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Beijing Vocational College of Agriculture, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Botany, Key laboratory of plant molecular physiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- West Central Research and Outreach Center, University of Minnesota, Morris, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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Guzzo F, Scognamiglio M, Fiorentino A, Buommino E, D’Abrosca B. Plant Derived Natural Products against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus: Antibiofilm Activity and Molecular Mechanisms. Molecules 2020; 25:E5024. [PMID: 33138250 PMCID: PMC7663672 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25215024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Revised: 10/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Bacteria are social organisms able to build complex structures, such as biofilms, that are highly organized surface-associated communities of microorganisms, encased within a self- produced extracellular matrix. Biofilm is commonly associated with many health problems since its formation increases resistance to antibiotics and antimicrobial agents, as in the case of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus, two human pathogens causing major concern. P. aeruginosa is responsible for severe nosocomial infections, the most frequent of which is ventilator-associated pneumonia, while S. aureus causes several problems, like skin infections, septic arthritis, and endocarditis, to name just a few. Literature data suggest that natural products from plants, bacteria, fungi, and marine organisms have proven to be effective as anti-biofilm agents, inhibiting the formation of the polymer matrix, suppressing cell adhesion and attachment, and decreasing the virulence factors' production, thereby blocking the quorum sensing network. Here, we focus on plant derived chemicals, and provide an updated literature review on the anti-biofilm properties of terpenes, flavonoids, alkaloids, and phenolic compounds. Moreover, whenever information is available, we also report the mechanisms of action.
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- Francesca Guzzo
- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Ambientali Biologiche e Farmaceutiche–DiSTABiF, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, via Vivaldi 43, I-81100 Caserta, Italy; (F.G.); (M.S.); (A.F.)
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Ambientali Biologiche e Farmaceutiche–DiSTABiF, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, via Vivaldi 43, I-81100 Caserta, Italy; (F.G.); (M.S.); (A.F.)
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Ambientali Biologiche e Farmaceutiche–DiSTABiF, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, via Vivaldi 43, I-81100 Caserta, Italy; (F.G.); (M.S.); (A.F.)
- Dipartimento di Biotecnologia Marina, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Villa Comunale, 80121 Naples, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi di Napoli “Federico II”, Via Domenico Montesano 49, 80131 Napoli, Italy;
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Ambientali Biologiche e Farmaceutiche–DiSTABiF, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, via Vivaldi 43, I-81100 Caserta, Italy; (F.G.); (M.S.); (A.F.)
- Dipartimento di Biotecnologia Marina, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Villa Comunale, 80121 Naples, Italy
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Raorane CJ, Lee JH, Lee J. Rapid Killing and Biofilm Inhibition of Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Strains and Other Microbes by Iodoindoles. Biomolecules 2020; 10:biom10081186. [PMID: 32824104 PMCID: PMC7465641 DOI: 10.3390/biom10081186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Revised: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Multi-drug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii is well-known for its rapid acclimatization in hospital environments. The ability of the bacterium to endure desiccation and starvation on dry surfaces for up to a month results in outbreaks of health care-associated infections. Previously, indole and its derivatives were shown to inhibit other persistent bacteria. We found that among 16 halogenated indoles, 5-iodoindole swiftly inhibited A. baumannii growth, constrained biofilm formation and motility, and killed the bacterium as effectively as commercial antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin, colistin, and gentamicin. 5-Iodoindole treatment was found to induce reactive oxygen species, resulting in loss of plasma membrane integrity and cell shrinkage. In addition, 5-iodoindole rapidly killed three Escherichia coli strains, Staphylococcus aureus, and the fungus Candida albicans, but did not inhibit the growth of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This study indicates the mechanism responsible for the activities of 5-iodoindole warrants additional study to further characterize its bactericidal effects on antibiotic-resistant A. baumannii and other microbes.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-53-810-2533; Fax: +82-53-810-4631
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Rattanaphan P, Mittraparp-Arthorn P, Srinoun K, Vuddhakul V, Tansila N. Indole signaling decreases biofilm formation and related virulence of Listeria monocytogenes. FEMS Microbiol Lett 2020; 367:5870657. [PMID: 32658271 DOI: 10.1093/femsle/fnaa116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Bacterial communication system known as quorum sensing (QS) is a pivotal system for bacterial survival, adaptation and pathogenesis. Members in the multicellular community may synthesize or acquire a signaling molecule in order to elicit downstream cellular processes. Roles of indole and derivatives, a new class of quorum-sensing signal molecules, in various bacterial physiologies and virulence have been reported recently. Indole is normally found in mammal gastrointestinal tract as a metabolite of tryptophan metabolism by microbiota. Therefore, interspecies connection via indole signaling among commensal bacteria and enteric pathogens could be anticipated. Effects of indole exposure on the virulence of Listeria monocytogenes were investigated by phenotypic and molecular approaches. Results demonstrated that synthetic indole and indole-rich conditioned medium significantly diminished biofilm formation and related virulence of L. monocytogenes including motility, cell aggregation and exopolysaccharide production. Transcript levels of virulence-associated (pssE, dltA, flaA, fliI, motB, agrA and hly) and regulatory genes (codY, sigB, prfA and gmaR) were substantially downregulated in indole-treated cells. Only mogR gene encoding for a repressor of motility genes was upregulated after indole exposure. Our findings raise the possibility that L. monocytogenes may acquire indole signaling from gut microbiota for resource-effective adaptation upon transition to new environment.
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- Paramaporn Rattanaphan
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Faculty of Medical Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Faculty of Medical Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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Local and Universal Action: The Paradoxes of Indole Signalling in Bacteria. Trends Microbiol 2020; 28:566-577. [PMID: 32544443 DOI: 10.1016/j.tim.2020.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2019] [Revised: 02/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Indole is a signalling molecule produced by many bacterial species and involved in intraspecies, interspecies, and interkingdom signalling. Despite the increasing volume of research published in this area, many aspects of indole signalling remain enigmatic. There is disagreement over the mechanism of indole import and export and no clearly defined target through which its effects are exerted. Progress is hindered further by the confused and sometimes contradictory body of indole research literature. We explore the reasons behind this lack of consistency and speculate whether the discovery of a new, pulse mode of indole signalling, together with a move away from the idea of a conventional protein target, might help to overcome these problems and enable the field to move forward.
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Srivastava GN, Malwe AS, Sharma AK, Shastri V, Hibare K, Sharma VK. Molib: A machine learning based classification tool for the prediction of biofilm inhibitory molecules. Genomics 2020; 112:2823-2832. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygeno.2020.03.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2019] [Revised: 03/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/22/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Khan F, Lee JW, Javaid A, Park SK, Kim YM. Inhibition of biofilm and virulence properties of Pseudomonas aeruginosa by sub-inhibitory concentrations of aminoglycosides. Microb Pathog 2020; 146:104249. [PMID: 32418905 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2020.104249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Revised: 03/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Aminoglycosides are a commonly used class of antibiotics; however, their application has been discontinued due to the emergence of multi-drug resistance bacterial strains. In the present study, the subinhibitory concentrations (sub-MIC) of several aminoglycosides were determined and tested as an antibiofilm and for their anti-virulence properties against Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1, which is an opportunistic foodborne pathogen. P. aeruginosa PAO1 exhibits multiple mechanisms of resistance, including the formation of biofilm and production of several virulence factors, against aminoglycoside antibiotics. The sub-MIC of these antibiotics exhibited biofilm inhibition of P. aeruginosa in alkaline TSB (pH 7.9). Moreover, various concentrations of these aminoglycosides also eradicate the mature biofilm of P. aeruginosa. In the presence of sub-MIC of aminoglycosides, the morphological changes of P. aeruginosa were found to change from rod-shaped to the filamentous, elongated, and streptococcal forms. Similar growth conditions and sub-MIC of aminoglycosides were also found to attenuate several virulence properties of P. aeruginosa PAO1. Molecular docking studies demonstrate that these aminoglycosides possess strong binding properties with the LasR protein, which is a well-characterized quorum-sensing receptor of P. aeruginosa. The present study suggests a new approach to revitalize aminoglycosides as antibiofilm and antivirulence drugs to treat infections caused by pathogenic bacteria.
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- Fazlurrahman Khan
- Institute of Food Science, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, South Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, South Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Engineering and Technology, Sharda University, Greater Noida, 201306, UP, India
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- Institute of Food Science, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, South Korea
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- Institute of Food Science, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, South Korea; Department of Food Science and Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, South Korea.
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Effective Inhibition of Candidiasis Using an Eco-Friendly Leaf Extract of Calotropis- gigantean-Mediated Silver Nanoparticles. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10030422. [PMID: 32121137 PMCID: PMC7152831 DOI: 10.3390/nano10030422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Revised: 02/20/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The approaches used for the green biosynthesis of nanoparticles with clinical applications have been widely used in nanotechnology due to their potential to provide safe, eco-friendly, cost effective, high-stability, and high-loading-capacity nanoparticles. This study aimed to evaluate the anti-candidal activity of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) biosynthesized using the aqueous leaf extract of Calotropis gigantea (CG) alone or in a combination with the plant extract of CG (AgNPs/CG). AgNPs were characterized using UV-Vis spectrophotometry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The results of the standard disk diffusion method revealed that AgNPs alone displayed anti-candidal activity (11.33-mm inhibition zone), while AgNPs/CG displayed a strong synergistic anti-candidal activity (17.76-mm inhibition zone). Similarly, AgNPs/CG completely inhibited the growth of C. albicans after 4 h of incubation, as measured using the time-kill assay. In addition, AgNPs/CG inhibited the dimorphic transition of C. albicans and suppressed both the adhesion and the biofilm formation of C. albicans by 41% and 38%, respectively. The treatment of Candida. albicans with AgNPs/CG showed a significant inhibition of the production of several antioxidant enzymes. Interestingly, AgNPs/CG did not show any cytotoxicity in animal cells, including the MCF-7 cell line and primary mouse bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (mBMSCs), at the concentration used to completely inhibit the dimorphic transition of C. albicans. In conclusion, we identified AgNPs/CG as a promising natural-product-based nanoparticle that can potentially be used as an anti-candidal drug.
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Manoharan RK, Mahalingam S, Gangadaran P, Ahn YH. Antibacterial and photocatalytic activities of 5-nitroindole capped bimetal nanoparticles against multidrug resistant bacteria. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2020; 188:110825. [PMID: 32006909 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.110825] [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: 12/04/2019] [Revised: 01/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/23/2020] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The emergence of antibiotic resistance to commercially- available antibiotics is becoming a major health crisis worldwide. Non-antibiotic strategies are needed to combat biofilm-associated infectious diseases caused by multidrug resistant (MDR) bacterial pathogens. In this study, MBR1 was isolated from a membrane bioreactor used in wastewater treatment plants, and the resistance profile was explored. 5-Nitroindole (5 N)-capped CuO/ZnO bimetal nanoparticles (5 NNP) were synthesized using a one pot method to improve the antibacterial and antibiofilm activities of 5 N against Gram-negative (Escherichia coli ATCC700376 and Pseudomonas aeruginosa PA01) and positive (Staphylococcus aureus ATCC6538) human pathogens. 5 NNP containing 1 mM of 5 N exhibited strong antibacterial and antibiofilm properties to most MDR bacteria. In addition, the photocatalytic activity of CuO/ZnO reduced bacterial cell growth by 1.8 log CFU/mL maximum when exposed to visible light. Scanning electron microscopy showed that 5 NNP reduced the cell density and biofilm attachment of MBR1 by >90% under static conditions. In addition to the antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities, 5 NNP inhibited the persister cell formation of MDR bacterial strains P. aeruginosa, MBR1, E. coli and S. aureus. Therefore, it is speculated that 5 NNP potentially inhibits biofilm and persister cells; hence, 5 NNP could be an alternative agent to combat MDR infectious diseases using a non-antibiotic therapeutic approach.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, 41944, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, Republic of Korea.
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Streptomycin mediated biofilm inhibition and suppression of virulence properties in Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2019; 104:799-816. [PMID: 31820066 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-019-10190-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2019] [Revised: 09/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is known as an opportunistic pathogen whose one of the antibiotic resistance mechanisms includes biofilm formation and virulence factor production. The present study showed that the sub-minimum inhibitory concentration (sub-MIC) of streptomycin inhibited the formation of biofilm and eradicated the established mature biofilm. Streptomycin at sub-MIC was also capable of inhibiting biofilm formation on the urinary catheters. In addition, the sub-MIC of streptomycin attenuated the bacterial virulence properties as confirmed by both phenotypic and gene expression studies. The optimal conditions for streptomycin to perform anti-biofilm and anti-virulence activities were proposed as alkaline TSB media (pH 7.9) at 35 °C. However, sub-MIC of streptomycin also exhibited a comparative anti-biofilm efficacy in LB media at similar pH level and temperature. Furthermore, this condition also improved the biofilm inhibition and eradication properties of streptomycin, tobramycin and tetracycline towards the biofilm formed by a clinical isolate of P. aeruginosa. Findings from the present study provide an important insight for further studies on the mechanisms of biofilm inhibition and dispersion of pre-existing biofilm by streptomycin as well as tobramycin and tetracycline under a specific culture environment.
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Yaikhan T, Chuerboon M, Tippayatham N, Atimuttikul N, Nuidate T, Yingkajorn M, Tun AW, Buncherd H, Tansila N. Indole and Derivatives Modulate Biofilm Formation and Antibiotic Tolerance of Klebsiella pneumoniae. Indian J Microbiol 2019; 59:460-467. [PMID: 31762509 PMCID: PMC6842365 DOI: 10.1007/s12088-019-00830-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Intercellular communication is a crucial process for the multicellular community in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Indole has been recognized as a new member of the signal molecules which enables the regulated control of various bacterial phenotypes. To elucidate the inter-species relationship among enteric microorganisms via indole signaling, Klebsiella pneumoniae (KP) culture was treated with indole solution and examined for the pathogenicity by using various phenotypic tests. Both synthetic and naturally-produced indole preparations had no deteriorating effect on growth and autoaggregative capacity of KP. The results showed that biofilm formation of carbapenem-susceptible K. pneumoniae (KP-S) was clearly induced by indole exposure (≈ 2-10 folds), whereas no significant difference was observed in the resistant counterpart. In addition, the tolerance to β-lactam antibiotics of KP was altered upon exposure to indole and/or derivatives assessed by Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion test. Taken together, our finding indicates the functional role of indole in changing or modulating pathogenic behaviors of other bacteria.
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- Thanachaporn Yaikhan
- Faculty of Medical Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, 90110 Thailand
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- Faculty of Medical Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, 90110 Thailand
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- Faculty of Medical Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, 90110 Thailand
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- Faculty of Medical Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, 90110 Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, 90110 Thailand
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, 90110 Thailand
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- Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom 73170 Thailand
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- Faculty of Medical Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, 90110 Thailand
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- Faculty of Medical Technology, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, 90110 Thailand
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Khan F, Pham DTN, Oloketuyi SF, Kim YM. Regulation and controlling the motility properties of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2019; 104:33-49. [DOI: 10.1007/s00253-019-10201-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Revised: 10/07/2019] [Accepted: 10/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Lee WT, Tan BK, Eng SA, Yuen GC, Chan KL, Sim YK, Sulaiman SF, Shu-Chien AC. Black sea cucumber (Holothuria atra Jaeger, 1833) rescues Pseudomonas aeruginosa-infected Caenorhabditis elegans via reduction of pathogen virulence factors and enhancement of host immunity. Food Funct 2019; 10:5759-5767. [PMID: 31453615 DOI: 10.1039/c9fo01357a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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A strategy to circumvent the problem of multidrug resistant pathogens is the discovery of anti-infectives targeting bacterial virulence or host immunity. Black sea cucumber (Holothuria atra) is a tropical sea cucumber species traditionally consumed as a remedy for many ailments. There is a paucity of knowledge on the anti-infective capacity of H. atra and the underlying mechanisms involved. The objective of this study is to utilize the Caenorhabditis elegans-P. aeruginosa infection model to elucidate the anti-infective properties of H. atra. A bioactive H. atra extract and subsequently its fraction were shown to have the capability of promoting the survival of C. elegans during a customarily lethal P. aeruginosa infection. The same entities also attenuate the production of elastase, protease, pyocyanin and biofilm in P. aeruginosa. The treatment of infected transgenic lys-7::GFP worms with this H. atra fraction restores the repressed expression of the defense enzyme lys-7, indicating an improved host immunity. QTOF-LCMS analysis revealed the presence of aspidospermatidine, an indole alkaloid, and inosine in this fraction. Collectively, our findings show that H. atra possesses anti-infective properties against P. aeruginosa infection, by inhibiting pathogen virulence and, eventually, reinstating host lys-7 expression.
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- Wan-Ting Lee
- Malaysian Institute of Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals (IPHARM), National Institute of Biotechnology Malaysia, Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change, Bukit Gambir, Malaysia
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- Malaysian Institute of Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals (IPHARM), National Institute of Biotechnology Malaysia, Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change, Bukit Gambir, Malaysia
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- School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia.
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- Analytical Biochemistry Research Centre, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia
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- Center for Marine and Coastal Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia
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- School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia. and School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia
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- Malaysian Institute of Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals (IPHARM), National Institute of Biotechnology Malaysia, Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change, Bukit Gambir, Malaysia and School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia. and Centre for Chemical Biology, Sains@USM, Blok B No. 10, Persiaran Bukit Jambul, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
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Khan F, Lee JW, Manivasagan P, Pham DTN, Oh J, Kim YM. Synthesis and characterization of chitosan oligosaccharide-capped gold nanoparticles as an effective antibiofilm drug against the Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1. Microb Pathog 2019; 135:103623. [PMID: 31325574 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2019.103623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2019] [Revised: 06/14/2019] [Accepted: 07/16/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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The infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a serious concern in human health. The bacterium is an opportunistic pathogen which has been reported to cause nosocomial and chronic infections through biofilm formation and synthesis of several toxins and virulence factors. Furthermore, the formation of biofilm by P. aeruginosa is known as one of the resistance mechanisms against conventional antibiotics. Natural compounds from marine resources have become one of the simple, cost-effective, biocompatible and non-toxicity for treating P. aeruginosa biofilm-related infections. Furthermore, hybrid formulation with nanomaterials such as nanoparticles becomes an effective alternative strategy to minimize the drug toxicity problem and cytotoxicity properties. For this reason, the present study has employed chitosan oligosaccharide for the synthesis of chitosan oligosaccharide-capped gold nanoparticles (COS-AuNPs). The synthesized COS-AuNPs were then characterized by using UV-Visible spectroscopy, Dynamic light scattering (DLS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Field emission transmission electron microscopy (FE-TEM), and Energy dispersive X-ray diffraction (EDX). The synthesized COS-AuNPs were applied for inhibiting P. aeruginosa biofilm formation. Results have shown that COS-AuNPs exhibited inhibition to biofilm as well as eradication to pre-existing mature biofilm. Simultaneously, COS-AuNPs were also able to reduce bacterial hemolysis and different virulence factors produced by P. aeruginosa. Overall, the present study concluded that the hybrid nanoformulation such as COS-AuNPs could act as a potential agent to exhibit inhibitory properties against the P. aeruginosa pathogenesis arisen from biofilm formation.
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- Fazlurrahman Khan
- Marine-Integrated Bionics Research Center, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Marine-Integrated Bionics Research Center, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Marine-Integrated Bionics Research Center, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Marine-Integrated Bionics Research Center, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea; Department of Food Science and Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea.
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Jalal M, Ansari MA, Alzohairy MA, Ali SG, Khan HM, Almatroudi A, Siddiqui MI. Anticandidal activity of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles: effect on growth, cell morphology, and key virulence attributes of Candida species. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:4667-4679. [PMID: 31308652 PMCID: PMC6612830 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s210449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Accepted: 05/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Purpose: The pathogenicity in Candida spp was attributed by several virulence factors such as production of tissue damaging extracellular enzymes, germ tube formation, hyphal morphogenesis and establishment of drug resistant biofilm. The objective of present study was to investigate the effects of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on growth, cell morphology and key virulence attributes of Candida species. Methods: AgNPs were synthesized by the using seed extract of Syzygium cumini (Sc), and were characterized by UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). ScAgNPs were used to evaluate their antifungal and antibacterial activity as well as their potent inhibitory effects on germ tube and biofilm formation and extracellular enzymes viz. phospholipases, proteinases, lipases and hemolysin secreted by Candida spp. Results: The MICs values of ScAgNPs were ranged from 0.125-0.250 mg/ml, whereas the MBCs and MFCs were 0.250 and 0.500 mg/ml, respectively. ScAgNPs significantly inhibit the production of phospholipases by 82.2, 75.7, 78.7, 62.5, and 65.8%; proteinases by 82.0, 72.0, 77.5, 67.0, and 83.7%; lipase by 69.4, 58.8, 60.0, 42.9, and 65.0%; and hemolysin by 62.8, 69.7, 67.2, 73.1, and 70.2% in C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. dubliniensis, C. parapsilosis and C. krusei, respectively, at 500 μg/ml. ScAgNPs inhibit germ tube formation in C. albicans up to 97.1% at 0.25 mg/ml. LIVE/DEAD staining results showed that ScAgNPs almost completely inhibit biofilm formation in C. albicans. TEM analysis shows that ScAgNPs not only anchored onto the cell surface but also penetrated and accumulated in the cytoplasm that causes severe damage to the cell wall and cytoplasmic membrane. Conclusion: To summarize, the biosynthesized ScAgNPs strongly suppressed the multiplication, germ tube and biofilm formation and most importantly secretion of hydrolytic enzymes (viz. phospholipases, proteinases, lipases and hemolysin) by Candia spp. The present research work open several avenues of further study, such as to explore the molecular mechanism of inhibition of germ tubes and biofilm formation and suppression of production of various hydrolytic enzymes by Candida spp.
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- Mohammad Jalal
- Department of Microbiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh202002, India
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- Department of Epidemic Disease Research, Institutes for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Qassim51431, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Microbiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh202002, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh202002, India
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Qassim51431, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh202202, India
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Khan F, Manivasagan P, Lee JW, Pham DTN, Oh J, Kim YM. Fucoidan-Stabilized Gold Nanoparticle-Mediated Biofilm Inhibition, Attenuation of Virulence and Motility Properties in Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1. Mar Drugs 2019; 17:E208. [PMID: 30987163 PMCID: PMC6520775 DOI: 10.3390/md17040208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2019] [Revised: 03/27/2019] [Accepted: 03/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The emergence of antibiotic resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa due to biofilm formation has transformed this opportunistic pathogen into a life-threatening one. Biosynthesized nanoparticles are increasingly being recognized as an effective anti-biofilm strategy to counter P. aeruginosa biofilms. In the present study, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were biologically synthesized and stabilized using fucoidan, which is an active compound sourced from brown seaweed. Biosynthesized fucoidan-stabilized AuNPs (F-AuNPs) were subjected to characterization using UV-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), field emission transmission electron microscopy (FE-TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and energy dispersive X-ray diffraction (EDX). The biosynthesized F-AuNPs were then evaluated for their inhibitory effects on P. aeruginosa bacterial growth, biofilm formation, virulence factor production, and bacterial motility. Overall, the activities of F-AuNPs towards P. aeruginosa were varied depending on their concentration. At minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) (512 µg/mL) and at concentrations above MIC, F-AuNPs exerted antibacterial activity. In contrast, the sub-inhibitory concentration (sub-MIC) levels of F-AuNPs inhibited biofilm formation without affecting bacterial growth, and eradicated matured biofilm. The minimum biofilm inhibition concentration (MBIC) and minimum biofilm eradication concentration (MBEC) were identified as 128 µg/mL. Furthermore, sub-MICs of F-AuNPs also attenuated the production of several important virulence factors and impaired bacterial swarming, swimming, and twitching motilities. Findings from the present study provide important insights into the potential of F-AuNPs as an effective new drug for controlling P. aeruginosa-biofilm-related infections.
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- Fazlurrahman Khan
- Marine-Integrated Bionics Research Center, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Korea.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Korea.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Korea.
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- Marine-Integrated Bionics Research Center, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Korea.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Korea.
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- Marine-Integrated Bionics Research Center, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Korea.
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Korea.
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Anti-PqsR compounds as next-generation antibacterial agents against Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A review. Eur J Med Chem 2019; 172:26-35. [PMID: 30939351 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2019.03.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2018] [Revised: 03/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Nowadays, due to spreading antibiotic resistance among clinically relevant pathogens, the requirement of novel therapeutic approaches is felt more than ever. One of the alternative strategies is anti-virulence therapy without affecting bacterial growth or viability. In Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an opportunistic human pathogen that exhibits intrinsic multi-drug resistance, both virulence factors' production and biofilm formation depends on its quorum sensing (QS) network. Therefore, targeting the key proteins involved in QS system is an attractive method to overcome P. aeruginosa pathogenicity and resistance. The transcriptional regulator PqsR, also called MvfR, is one of these major proteins which employs 3,4-dihydroxy-2-heptylquinoline (PQS) and 4-hydroxy-2-heptylquinoline (HHQ) as signaling molecules. Reviewing the advances in development of small molecules inhibit this protein, assist to open a new window to smart molecule design that may revolutionize treatment of P. aeruginosa infections.
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Antibiofilm and antivirulence properties of chitosan-polypyrrole nanocomposites to Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Microb Pathog 2019; 128:363-373. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2019.01.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2018] [Revised: 01/16/2019] [Accepted: 01/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Czerwonka G, Gmiter D, Guzy A, Rogala P, Jabłońska-Wawrzycka A, Borkowski A, Cłapa T, Narożna D, Kowalczyk P, Syczewski M, Drabik M, Dańczuk M, Kaca W. A benzimidazole-based ruthenium(IV) complex inhibits Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation by interacting with siderophores and the cell envelope, and inducing oxidative stress. BIOFOULING 2019; 35:59-74. [PMID: 30727772 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2018.1564818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2018] [Revised: 12/11/2018] [Accepted: 12/24/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm-associated infections are a serious medical problem, and new compounds and therapies acting through novel mechanisms are much needed. Herein, the authors report a ruthenium(IV) complex that reduces P. aeruginosa PAO1 biofilm formation by 84%, and alters biofilm morphology and the living-to-dead cell ratio at 1 mM concentration. Including the compound in the culture medium altered the pigments secreted by PAO1, and fluorescence spectra revealed a decrease in pyoverdine. Scanning electron microscopy showed that the ruthenium complex did not penetrate the bacterial cell wall, but accumulated on external cell structures. Fluorescence quenching experiments indicated strong binding of the ruthenium complex to both plasmid DNA and bovine serum albumin. Formamidopyrimidine DNA N-glycosylase (Fpg) protein digestion of plasmid DNA isolated after ruthenium(IV) complex treatment revealed the generation of oxidative stress, which was further proved by the observed upregulation of catalase and superoxide dismutase gene expression.
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- Grzegorz Czerwonka
- a Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biology , Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce , Poland
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- a Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biology , Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce , Poland
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- a Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biology , Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce , Poland
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- b Institute of Chemistry , Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce , Poland
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- c Faculty of Geology, Geomicrobiology Laboratory , University of Warsaw , Warsaw , Poland
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- d Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology , Poznan University of Life Sciences , Poznań , Poland
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- d Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology , Poznan University of Life Sciences , Poznań , Poland
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- e Department of Animal Nutrition , The Kielanowski Institute of Animal Physiology and Nutrition, Polish Academy of Sciences , Jabłonna , Poland
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- g Department of Astrophysics, Institute of Physics , Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce , Poland
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- h Faculty of Environmental, Geomatic and Energy Engineering , Kielce University of Technology , Kielce , Poland
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- a Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biology , Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce , Poland
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Lee JH, Kim YG, Gupta VK, Manoharan RK, Lee J. Suppression of Fluconazole Resistant Candida albicans Biofilm Formation and Filamentation by Methylindole Derivatives. Front Microbiol 2018; 9:2641. [PMID: 30459738 PMCID: PMC6232606 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.02641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2018] [Accepted: 10/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Candida albicans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen and most prevalent species among clinical outbreaks. It causes a range of infections, including from mild mucosal infections to serious life-threatening candidemia and disseminated candidiasis. Multiple virulence factors account for the pathogenic nature of C. albicans, and its morphological transition from budding yeast to hyphal form and subsequent biofilm formation is regarded as the most important reason for the severity of Candida infections. To address the demanding need for novel antifungals, we investigated the anti-biofilm activities of various methylindoles against C. albicans using a crystal violet assay, and the metabolic activity was assessed by using a 2,3-bis (2-methoxy-4-nitro-5-sulfo-phenyl)-2H-tetrazolium-5-carboxanilide reduction assay. Changes in biofilm morphologies and thicknesses were determined by confocal laser scanning microscopy and scanning electron microscopy, respectively. Of the 21 methylindoles tested, 1-methylindole-2-carboxylic acid (1MI2CA) at 0.1 mM (17.5 μg ml-1) and 5-methylindole-2-carboxylic acid (5MI2CA) at 0.1 mM effectively inhibited biofilm formation by C. albicans DAY185 and ATCC10231 strains. Moreover, 1MI2CA and 5MI2CA both effectively inhibited hyphal formation, and thus, improved C. albicans infected nematode survival without inducing acute toxic effects. Furthermore, our in silico molecular modeling findings were in-line with in vitro observations. This study provides information useful for the development of novel strategies targeting candidiasis and biofilm-related infections.
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- Jin-Hyung Lee
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, South Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, South Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, South Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, South Korea
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Manoharan RK, Lee J, Lee J. Efficacy of 7-benzyloxyindole and other halogenated indoles to inhibit Candida albicans biofilm and hyphal formation. Microb Biotechnol 2018; 11:1060-1069. [PMID: 29656577 PMCID: PMC6196399 DOI: 10.1111/1751-7915.13268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2017] [Revised: 03/13/2018] [Accepted: 03/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Certain pathogenic bacteria and yeast form biofilms on biotic and abiotic surfaces including medical devices and implants. Hence, the development of antibiofilm coating materials becomes relevant. The virulence of those colonizing pathogens can be reduced by inhibiting biofilm formation rather than killing pathogens using excessive amounts of antimicrobials, which is touted as one of the main reasons for the development of drug resistance. Candida albicans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen, and the transition of yeast cells to hyphal cells is believed to be a crucial virulence factor. Previous studies have shown that indole and its derivatives possess antivirulence properties against various bacterial pathogens. In this study, we used various indole derivatives to investigate biofilm-inhibiting activity against C. albicans. Our study revealed that 7-benzyloxyindole, 4-fluoroindole and 5-iodoindole effectively inhibited biofilm formation compared to the antifungal agent fluconazole. Particularly, 7-benzyloxyindole at 0.02 mM (4.5 μg ml-1 ) significantly reduced C. albicans biofilm formation, but had no effect on planktonic cells, and this finding was confirmed by a 2,3-bis-(2-methoxy-4-nitro-5-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium-5-carboxanilide (XTT) assay and three-dimensional confocal laser scanning microscopy. Scanning electron microscopy analyses revealed that 7-benzyloxyindole effectively inhibited hyphal formation, which explains biofilm inhibition. Transcriptomic analysis showed that 7-benzyloxyindole downregulated the expressions of several hypha/biofilm-related genes (ALS3, ECE1, HWP1 and RBT1). A C. albicans-infected Caenorhabditis elegans model system was used to confirm the antivirulence efficacy of 7-benzyloxyindole.
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- School of Chemical EngineeringYeungnam UniversityGyeongsan38541Korea
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- School of Chemical EngineeringYeungnam UniversityGyeongsan38541Korea
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Srinivasarao S, Nizalapur S, Yu TT, Wenholz DS, Trivedi P, Ghosh B, Rangan K, Kumar N, Gowri Chandra Sekhar K. Design, Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Triazole-Containing 2-Phenylindole and Salicylic Acid as Quorum Sensing Inhibitors Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. ChemistrySelect 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201801622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Singireddi Srinivasarao
- Department of Chemistry; Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani; Hyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar, Kapra Mandal; Hyderabad - 500078, Telangana India
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- School of Chemistry; UNSW Sydney; NSW 2052, Australia
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- Department of Pharmacy; Birla Institute of Technology and Science-Pilani; Hyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar, Kapra Mandal; Hyderabad-500 078, Telangana India
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- Department of Pharmacy; Birla Institute of Technology and Science-Pilani; Hyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar, Kapra Mandal; Hyderabad-500 078, Telangana India
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- Department of Chemistry; Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani; Hyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar, Kapra Mandal; Hyderabad - 500078, Telangana India
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- School of Chemistry; UNSW Sydney; NSW 2052, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry; Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani; Hyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar, Kapra Mandal; Hyderabad - 500078, Telangana India
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Synthesis, antimicrobial activity, and molecular docking study of fluorine-substituted indole-based imidazolines. Med Chem Res 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s00044-018-2177-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Curran CS, Bolig T, Torabi-Parizi P. Mechanisms and Targeted Therapies for Pseudomonas aeruginosa Lung Infection. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2018; 197:708-727. [PMID: 29087211 PMCID: PMC5855068 DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201705-1043so] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2017] [Accepted: 10/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a complex gram-negative facultative anaerobe replete with a variety of arsenals to activate, modify, and destroy host defense mechanisms. The microbe is a common cause of nosocomial infections and an antibiotic-resistant priority pathogen. In the lung, P. aeruginosa disrupts upper and lower airway homeostasis by damaging the epithelium and evading innate and adaptive immune responses. The biology of these interactions is essential to understand P. aeruginosa pathogenesis. P. aeruginosa interacts directly with host cells via flagella, pili, lipoproteins, lipopolysaccharides, and the type III secretion system localized in the outer membrane. P. aeruginosa quorum-sensing molecules regulate the release of soluble factors that enhance the spread of infection. These characteristics of P. aeruginosa differentially affect lung epithelial, innate, and adaptive immune cells involved in the production of mediators and the recruitment of additional immune cell subsets. Pathogen interactions with individual host cells and in the context of host acute lung infection are discussed to reveal pathways that may be targeted therapeutically.
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- Colleen S Curran
- Critical Care Medicine Department, Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Critical Care Medicine Department, Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Critical Care Medicine Department, Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
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Bilitewski U, Blodgett JAV, Duhme-Klair AK, Dallavalle S, Laschat S, Routledge A, Schobert R. Chemical and Biological Aspects of Nutritional Immunity-Perspectives for New Anti-Infectives that Target Iron Uptake Systems. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2017; 56:14360-14382. [PMID: 28439959 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201701586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Upon bacterial infection, one of the defense mechanisms of the host is the withdrawal of essential metal ions, in particular iron, which leads to "nutritional immunity". However, bacteria have evolved strategies to overcome iron starvation, for example, by stealing iron from the host or other bacteria through specific iron chelators with high binding affinity. Fortunately, these complex interactions between the host and pathogen that lead to metal homeostasis provide several opportunities for interception and, thus, allow the development of novel antibacterial compounds. This Review focuses on iron, discusses recent highlights, and gives some future perspectives which are relevant in the fight against antibiotic resistance.
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- Ursula Bilitewski
- AG Compound Profiling and Screening, Helmholtz Zentrum für Infektionsforschung, Inhoffenstrasse 7, 38124, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Department of Biology, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 63130-4899, USA
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- Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, I-20133, Milano, Italy
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- Institut für Organische Chemie, Universität Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 55, 7, 0569, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- Organische Chemie I, Universität Bayreuth, Universitätsstrasse 30, 95447, Bayreuth, Germany
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Bilitewski U, Blodgett JAV, Duhme-Klair AK, Dallavalle S, Laschat S, Routledge A, Schobert R. Chemische und biologische Aspekte von “Nutritional Immunity” - Perspektiven für neue Antiinfektiva mit Fokus auf bakterielle Eisenaufnahmesysteme. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201701586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Ursula Bilitewski
- AG Compound Profiling and Screening; Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung; Inhoffenstraße 7 38124 Braunschweig Deutschland
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- Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences; Università degli Studi di Milano; I-20133 Milano Italien
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- Institut für Organische Chemie; Universität Stuttgart; Pfaffenwaldring 55, 7 0569 Stuttgart Deutschland
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- Department of Chemistry; University of York, Heslington; York YO10 5DD Großbritannien
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- Organische Chemie I; Universität Bayreuth; Universitätsstraße 30 95447 Bayreuth Deutschland
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Chatterjee M, D'Morris S, Paul V, Warrier S, Vasudevan AK, Vanuopadath M, Nair SS, Paul-Prasanth B, Mohan CG, Biswas R. Mechanistic understanding of Phenyllactic acid mediated inhibition of quorum sensing and biofilm development in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2017; 101:8223-8236. [PMID: 28983655 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-017-8546-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2017] [Revised: 09/14/2017] [Accepted: 09/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa depends on its quorum sensing (QS) system for its virulence factors' production and biofilm formation. Biofilms of P. aeruginosa on the surface of indwelling catheters are often resistant to antibiotic therapy. Alternative approaches that employ QS inhibitors alone or in combination with antibiotics are being developed to tackle P. aeruginosa infections. Here, we have studied the mechanism of action of 3-Phenyllactic acid (PLA), a QS inhibitory compound produced by Lactobacillus species, against P. aeruginosa PAO1. Our study revealed that PLA inhibited the expression of virulence factors such as pyocyanin, protease, and rhamnolipids that are involved in the biofilm formation of P. aeruginosa PAO1. Swarming motility, another important criterion for biofilm formation of P. aeruginosa PAO1, was also inhibited by PLA. Gene expression, mass spectrometric, functional complementation assays, and in silico data indicated that the quorum quenching and biofilm inhibitory activities of PLA are attributed to its ability to interact with P. aeruginosa QS receptors. PLA antagonistically binds to QS receptors RhlR and PqsR with a higher affinity than its cognate ligands N-butyryl-L-homoserine lactone (C4-HSL) and 2-heptyl-3,4-dihydroxyquinoline (PQS; Pseudomonas quinolone signal). Using an in vivo intraperitoneal catheter-associated medaka fish infection model, we proved that PLA inhibited the initial attachment of P. aeruginosa PAO1 on implanted catheter tubes. Our in vitro and in vivo results revealed the potential of PLA as anti-biofilm compound against P. aeruginosa.
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- Maitrayee Chatterjee
- Centre for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine, Amrita University, Cochin, Kerala, 682041, India
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- Centre for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine, Amrita University, Cochin, Kerala, 682041, India
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- Centre for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine, Amrita University, Cochin, Kerala, 682041, India
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- Centre for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine, Amrita University, Cochin, Kerala, 682041, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Amrita University, Cochin, Kerala, 682041, India
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- Centre for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine, Amrita University, Cochin, Kerala, 682041, India
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- Centre for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine, Amrita University, Cochin, Kerala, 682041, India
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- Centre for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine, Amrita University, Cochin, Kerala, 682041, India.
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Bodelón G, Montes-García V, Costas C, Pérez-Juste I, Pérez-Juste J, Pastoriza-Santos I, Liz-Marzán LM. Imaging Bacterial Interspecies Chemical Interactions by Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering. ACS NANO 2017; 11:4631-4640. [PMID: 28460167 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.7b00258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
Abstract
Microbes produce bioactive chemical compounds to influence the physiology and growth of their neighbors, and our understanding of their biological activities may be enhanced by our ability to visualize such molecules in vivo. We demonstrate here the application of surface-enhanced Raman scattering spectroscopy for simultaneous detection of quorum-sensing-regulated pyocyanin and violacein, produced respectively by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Chromobacterium violaceum bacterial colonies, grown as a coculture on agar-based plasmonic substrates. Our plasmonic approach allowed us to visualize the expression and spatial distribution of the microbial metabolites in the coculture taking place as a result of interspecies chemical interactions. By combining surface-enhanced Raman scattering spectroscopy with analysis of gene expression we provide insight into the chemical interplay occurring between the interacting bacterial species. This highly sensitive, cost-effective, and easy to implement approach allows spatiotemporal imaging of cellular metabolites in live microbial colonies grown on agar with no need for sample preparation, thereby providing a powerful tool for the analysis of microbial chemotypes.
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- Gustavo Bodelón
- Departamento de Química Física and Biomedical Research Center (CINBIO), Universidade de Vigo , 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Física and Biomedical Research Center (CINBIO), Universidade de Vigo , 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Física and Biomedical Research Center (CINBIO), Universidade de Vigo , 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Física and Biomedical Research Center (CINBIO), Universidade de Vigo , 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Física and Biomedical Research Center (CINBIO), Universidade de Vigo , 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Física and Biomedical Research Center (CINBIO), Universidade de Vigo , 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Física and Biomedical Research Center (CINBIO), Universidade de Vigo , 36310 Vigo, Spain
- Bionanoplasmonics Laboratory, CIC biomaGUNE , Paseo de Miramón 182, 20014 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
- Ikerbasque, Basque Foundation for Science , 48013 Bilbao, Spain
- Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials, and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN) , 20014 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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