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Tabassum N, Jeong GJ, Jo DM, Khan F, Kim YM. Attenuation of biofilm and virulence factors of Pseudomonas aeruginosa by tetramethylpyrazine-gold nanoparticles. Microb Pathog 2024; 191:106658. [PMID: 38643850 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2024.106658] [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: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is often identified as the causative agent in nosocomial infections. Their adapted resistance makes them strong towards antimicrobial treatments. They protect and empower their survival behind strong biofilm architecture that works as their armor toward antimicrobial therapy. Additionally, P. aeruginosa generates virulence factors, contributing to chronic infection and recalcitrant phenotypic characteristics. The current study utilizes the benevolence of nanotechnology to develop an alternate technique to control the spreading of P. aeruginosa by limiting its biofilm and virulence development. This study used a natural compound, tetramethylpyrazine, to generate gold nanoparticles. Tetramethylpyrazine-gold nanoparticles (Tet-AuNPs) were presented in spherical shapes, with an average size of 168 ± 52.49 nm and a zeta potential of -12.22 ± 2.06 mV. The minimum inhibition concentration (MIC) of Tet-AuNPs that proved more than 90 % effective in inhibiting P. aeruginosa was 256 μg/mL. Additionally, it also shows antibacterial activities against Staphylococcus aureus (MIC, 256 μg/mL), Streptococcus mutans (MIC, 128 μg/mL), Klebsiella pneumoniae (MIC, 128 μg/mL), Listeria monocytogenes (MIC, 256 μg/mL), and Escherichia coli (MIC, 256 μg/mL). The sub-MIC values of Tet-AuNPs significantly inhibited the early-stage biofilm formation of P. aeruginosa. Moreover, this concentration strongly affected hemolysis, protease activity, and different forms of motilities in P. aeruginosa. Additionally, Tet-AuNPs destroyed the well-established mature biofilm of P. aeruginosa. The expression of genes linked with the biofilm formation and virulence in P. aeruginosa treated with sub-MIC doses of Tet-AuNPs was shown to be significantly suppressed. Gene expression studies support biofilm- and virulence-suppressing effects of Tet-AuNPs at the phenotypic level.
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- Nazia Tabassum
- Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea; Research Center for Marine Integrated Bionics Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea; Research Center for Marine Integrated Bionics Technology, 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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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea; National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea, Seochun, Chungcheongnam-do, 33662, Republic of Korea
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- Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea; Research Center for Marine Integrated Bionics Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea; Institute of Fisheries Science, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea.
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- Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea; Research Center for Marine Integrated Bionics Technology, 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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Sathe N, Beech P, Croft L, Suphioglu C, Kapat A, Athan E. Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Infections and novel approaches to treatment "Knowing the enemy" the threat of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and exploring novel approaches to treatment. INFECTIOUS MEDICINE 2023; 2:178-194. [PMID: 38073886 PMCID: PMC10699684 DOI: 10.1016/j.imj.2023.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an aerobic Gram-negative rod-shaped bacterium with a comparatively large genome and an impressive genetic capability allowing it to grow in a variety of environments and tolerate a wide range of physical conditions. This biological flexibility enables the P. aeruginosa to cause a broad range of infections in patients with serious underlying medical conditions, and to be a principal cause of health care associated infection worldwide. The clinical manifestations of P. aeruginosa include mostly health care associated infections and community-acquired infections. P. aeruginosa possesses an array of virulence factors that counteract host defence mechanisms. It can directly damage host tissue while utilizing high levels of intrinsic and acquired antimicrobial resistance mechanisms to counter most classes of antibiotics. P. aeruginosa co-regulates multiple resistance mechanisms by perpetually moving targets poses a significant therapeutic challenge. Thus, there is an urgent need for novel approaches in the development of anti-Pseudomonas agents. Here we review the principal infections caused by P. aeruginosa and we discuss novel therapeutic options to tackle antibiotic resistance and treatment of P. aeruginosa infections that may be further developed for clinical practice.
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- Nikhil Sathe
- Reliance Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., Dhirubhai Ambani Life Sciences Centre, Thane Belapur Road, Rabale, Navi Mumbai 400701, India
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Melbourne Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood Victoria 3125, Australia
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Melbourne Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood Victoria 3125, Australia
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Melbourne Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood Victoria 3125, Australia
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- NeuroAllergy Research Laboratory, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds, 75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds Victoria 3216, Australia
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- Reliance Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., Dhirubhai Ambani Life Sciences Centre, Thane Belapur Road, Rabale, Navi Mumbai 400701, India
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- School of Medicine, Deakin University, PO Box 281 Geelong 3220, Australia
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Kim HS, Ham SY, Ryoo HS, Kim DH, Yun ET, Park HD, Park JH. Inhibiting bacterial biofilm formation by stimulating c-di-GMP regulation using citrus peel extract from Jeju Island. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 872:162180. [PMID: 36775169 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Biofilms consist of single or multiple species of bacteria embedded in extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs), which affect the increase in antibiotic resistance by restricting the transport of antibiotics to the bacterial cells. An alternative approach to treatment with antimicrobial agents is using biofilm inhibitors that regulate biofilm development without inhibiting bacterial growth. In this study, we found that citrus peel extract from Jeju Island (CPEJ) can inhibit bacterial biofilm formation. According to the results, CPEJ concentration-dependently reduces biofilm formation without affecting bacterial growth. Additionally, CPEJ decreased the production of extracellular polymeric substances but increased bacterial swarming motility. These results led to the hypothesis that CPEJ can reduce intracellular bis-(3'-5')-cyclic dimeric guanosine monophosphate (c-di-GMP) concentration. The results showed that CPEJ significantly reduced the c-di-GMP level through increased phosphodiesterase activity. Altogether, these findings suggest that CPEJ as a biofilm inhibitor has new potential for pharmacological (e.g. drug and medication) and industrial applications (e.g. ship hulls, water pipes, and membrane processes biofouling control).
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- Han-Shin Kim
- Division of Biotechnology, College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea
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- Department of Geosciences, University of Tübingen, Schnarrenbergstraße 94-96, Tübingen 72076, Germany
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- School of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Sustainable Technology and Wellness R&D Group, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), Jeju-si 63243, South Korea
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- Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520, USA
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- School of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Sustainable Technology and Wellness R&D Group, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), Jeju-si 63243, South Korea.
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Natural Medicine a Promising Candidate in Combating Microbial Biofilm. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:antibiotics12020299. [PMID: 36830210 PMCID: PMC9952808 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12020299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Studies on biofilm-related infections are gaining prominence owing to their involvement in most clinical infections and seriously threatening global public health. A biofilm is a natural form of bacterial growth ubiquitous in ecological niches, considered to be a generic survival mechanism adopted by both pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms and entailing heterogeneous cell development within the matrix. In the ecological niche, quorum sensing is a communication channel that is crucial to developing biofilms. Biofilm formation leads to increased resistance to unfavourable ecological effects, comprising resistance to antibiotics and antimicrobial agents. Biofilms are frequently combated with modern conventional medicines such as antibiotics, but at present, they are considered inadequate for the treatment of multi-drug resistance; therefore, it is vital to discover some new antimicrobial agents that can prevent the production and growth of biofilm, in addition to minimizing the side effects of such therapies. In the search for some alternative and safe therapies, natural plant-derived phytomedicines are gaining popularity among the research community. Phytomedicines are natural agents derived from natural plants. These plant-derived agents may include flavonoids, terpenoids, lectins, alkaloids, polypeptides, polyacetylenes, phenolics, and essential oils. Since they are natural agents, they cause minimal side effects, so could be administered with dose flexibility. It is vital to discover some new antimicrobial agents that can control the production and growth of biofilms. This review summarizes and analyzes the efficacy characteristics and corresponding mechanisms of natural-product-based antibiofilm agents, i.e., phytochemicals, biosurfactants, antimicrobial peptides, and their sources, along with their mechanism, quorum sensing signalling pathways, disrupting extracellular matrix adhesion. The review also provides some other strategies to inhibit biofilm-related illness. The prepared list of newly discovered natural antibiofilm agents could help in devising novel strategies for biofilm-associated infections.
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Ray RR, Pattnaik S. Contribution of phytoextracts in challenging the biofilms of pathogenic bacteria. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2023.102642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Application of the Luminescent luxCDABE Gene for the Rapid Screening of Antibacterial Substances Targeting Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Foods 2023; 12:foods12020392. [PMID: 36673482 PMCID: PMC9857705 DOI: 10.3390/foods12020392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) is a typical Gram-negative bacterium that can cause the spoilage of catered food products. Using a luminescent reporter gene (luxCDABE), this study sought to construct a cell-based biosensor (PAO1-CE) to rapidly screen antibacterial substances against P. aeruginosa. A total of six antibiotics belonging to five categories were used as the model test substances. The results of the bioluminescence detection method were verified using traditional antibacterial research assessments. The correlation coefficient of the regression equation fitting the data generated using this method was greater than 0.98, supporting the credibility of this approach. Additionally, the EC50 of each of the antibiotics assessed in this study was lower than the 1/2 MIC determined by conventional means. All six of the antibiotics caused varying degrees of damage to the cell membrane and cell wall of P. aeruginosa. Importantly, this novel method helped shorten the time necessary for active-compound detection and could be used for high-throughput detection, which would also help improve the detection efficiency. The application of this method towards the discovery of novel antibacterial compounds targeting P. aeruginosa holds substantial promise for greatly improving the efficiency of compound discovery.
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Han X, Nan M, Cai X, Qiao B, Chen L, Shen L. Sennoside A inhibits quorum sensing system to attenuate its regulated virulence and pathogenicity via targeting LasR in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:1042214. [DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1042214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an important opportunistic pathogen, and the emergence of drug resistance greatly increased the difficulty of treating its infection. Cell density-dependent quorum sensing (QS) system not only regulates the virulence but also associates with the drug resistance of P. aeruginosa. Screening for agents targeting QS to inhibit bacterial virulence and pathogenicity is considered a promising strategy to combat P. aeruginosa infection. In the present study, sennoside A was found to be able to inhibit the QS expression of P. aeruginosa at subinhibitory concentrations. The QS-regulated virulence factors, including protease, elastase, rhamnolipid, and pyocyanin, were also inhibited by sennoside A at both transcriptional and translational levels. Moreover, sennoside A could suppress the motility of twitching, swimming, and swarming as well as the biofilm formation, which is associated with the acute and chronic infections of P. aeruginosa in a dose-dependent manner. The attenuated pathogenicity of P. aeruginosa by sennoside A was further verified by Chinese cabbage, Drosophila melanogaster, and Caenorhabditis elegans infection analysis. Further study found that sennoside A might target the las system, mainly LasR, to interfere with QS. All the results indicate that sennoside A could inhibit the QS system to attenuate its regulated virulence and pathogenicity via mainly targeting LasR in P. aeruginosa and further research to identify its anti-QS activity for other Gram-negative bacteria is warranted.
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Song Y, Su D, Yang Y, Zeng Q, Liao L, Chen C, Yang M, Zhu G, Zhang R, Ai Z, Li Y. Two Species Origins Comparison of Herba Patriniae based on Their Ingredients Profile by UPLC-QTOF/MS/MS and Orthogonal Partial Least Squares Discriminant Analysis. Chem Biodivers 2022; 19:e202100961. [PMID: 35979749 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202100961] [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: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Herba Patriniae (HP) is widely used as a medicinal and edible material in China. Besides food value, HP attracts more attention due to its medicinal potential. Patrinia villosa Juss. ( PV ) and Patrinia scabiosaefolia Fisch. ( PS ) are the two species origins of HP. These two of HP show different effects on cell proliferation, migration, angiogenesis and anti-diabetic. As we have previously reported, PV and PS show significant differences on their anti-inflammatory ability in the same experimental model. Comparing the ingredient profiles of two different sources will not only facilitate the understanding of their medicinal effects, but also help the development and research of new activities. However, still now, there is no systematic and detailed study to compare the components of PV and PS . In present study, ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry was employed to achieve a high-throughput qualitative and thorough analysis of the chemical composition spectrum of HP. A total of 164 compounds were identified, among these compounds, 127 compounds were identified from PV , and 107 compounds were identified from PS . Most of the chemical components was discovered for the first time. Flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids and organic acids, as the main ingredients in PV and PS were 45.45%vs 28.46%, 12.61% vs 32.09%, 14.33% vs 22.38% and 14.58% vs 6.79%, respectively. Flavonoids are the main components of PV , while PS is rich in saponins. PV and PS were classified into two groups by principal component analysis (PCA) and screened out the main molecular differences responsible by orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA). All the results will be a guide for the quality control, functional activity research, or better clinic use based on the ingredients profile between these two species. Besides, this first study on ingredients profile of two species origins will be beneficial for potential and best resources utilization of both PV and PS .
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- Yonggui Song
- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Laboratory Animal Science and Technology Center, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Road, 330000, Nanchang, CHINA
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Road, Nanchang, Nanchang, CHINA
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Road, Nanchang, Nanchang, CHINA
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Road, Nanchang, Nanchang, CHINA
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Road, Nanchang, Nanchang, CHINA
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Road, Nanchang, Nanchang, CHINA
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Road, Nanchang, Nanchang, CHINA
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Road, Nanchang, Nanchang, CHINA
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- Shenzhen Honsan Health Industry Group, Shenzhen Honsan Health Industry Group, 2028 Shenyan Road, Haishan street, Shenzhen, China, Shenzhen, CHINA
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Road, Nanchang, Nanchang, CHINA
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Road, Nanchang, Nanchang, CHINA
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An Overview of Biofilm Formation-Combating Strategies and Mechanisms of Action of Antibiofilm Agents. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:life12081110. [PMID: 35892912 PMCID: PMC9394423 DOI: 10.3390/life12081110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Biofilm formation on surfaces via microbial colonization causes infections and has become a major health issue globally. The biofilm lifestyle provides resistance to environmental stresses and antimicrobial therapies. Biofilms can cause several chronic conditions, and effective treatment has become a challenge due to increased antimicrobial resistance. Antibiotics available for treating biofilm-associated infections are generally not very effective and require high doses that may cause toxicity in the host. Therefore, it is essential to study and develop efficient anti-biofilm strategies that can significantly reduce the rate of biofilm-associated healthcare problems. In this context, some effective combating strategies with potential anti-biofilm agents, including plant extracts, peptides, enzymes, lantibiotics, chelating agents, biosurfactants, polysaccharides, organic, inorganic, and metal nanoparticles, etc., have been reviewed to overcome biofilm-associated healthcare problems. From their extensive literature survey, it can be concluded that these molecules with considerable structural alterations might be applied to the treatment of biofilm-associated infections, by evaluating their significant delivery to the target site of the host. To design effective anti-biofilm molecules, it must be assured that the minimum inhibitory concentrations of these anti-biofilm compounds can eradicate biofilm-associated infections without causing toxic effects at a significant rate.
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Luteolin Inhibits the Biofilm Formation and Cytotoxicity of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus via Decreasing Bacterial Toxin Synthesis. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:4476339. [PMID: 35586693 PMCID: PMC9110164 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4476339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Owing to the fact that luteolin has antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), its specific mechanism in MRSA is worthy of investigation, which is the focus of this study. Initially, the collected S. aureus strains were treated with luteolin. Then, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of luteolin against the S. aureus strains was measured by the broth microdilution. The growth curves, biofilm formation, and cytotoxicity of treated S. aureus were detected using a microplate reader. The live and dead bacteria were evaluated using confocal laser scanning microscopy, the bacterial morphology was observed using scanning electron microscopy, and the S. aureus colony-forming unit (CFU) numbers were assessed. The levels of alpha hemolysin (α-hemolysin), delta hemolysin (δ-hemolysin), and hlaA were detected via western blot and RT-PCR. The mortality of mouse model with S. aureus systemic infection was analyzed, and the levels of IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, and TNF-α were quantitated using ELISA. Concretely, the MIC of luteolin against MRSA N315 was 64 μg/mL. Luteolin at 16 μg/mL did not affect the growth of MRSA N315, but inhibited the biofilm formation and CFU, and promoted the morphological changes and death of MRSA N315. Luteolin decreased the cytotoxicity and the levels of α-hemolysin, δ-hemolysin, and hlaA in MRSA N315, elevated MRSA-reduced mice survival rate, and differentially modulated the inflammatory cytokine levels in MRSA-infected mice. Collectively, luteolin inhibits biofilm formation and cytotoxicity of MRSA via blocking the bacterial toxin synthesis.
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Ghosh S, Lahiri D, Nag M, Dey A, Pandit S, Sarkar T, Pati S, Abdul Kari Z, Ishak AR, Edinur HA, Ray RR. Phytocompound Mediated Blockage of Quorum Sensing Cascade in ESKAPE Pathogens. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:61. [PMID: 35052938 PMCID: PMC8773049 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11010061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Revised: 12/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Increased resistance of Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter sp. (ESKAPE) pathogens against various drugs has enhanced the urge for the development of alternate therapeutics. Quorum sensing (QS) is a density dependent cell-to-cell communication mechanism responsible for controlling pathogenicity with the regulation of gene expression. Thus, QS is considered a potential target for the development of newer anti-biofilm agents that do not depend on the utilization of antibiotics. Compounds with anti-QS effects are known as QS inhibitors (QSIs), and they can inhibit the QS mechanism that forms the major form in the development of bacterial pathogenesis. A diverse array of natural compounds provides a plethora of anti-QS effects. Over recent years, these natural compounds have gained importance as new strategies for combating the ESKAPE pathogens and inhibiting the genes involved in QS. Different pharmacognostical and pharmacological studies have been carried out so far for identification of novel drugs or for the discovery of their unique structures that may help in developing more effective anti-biofilm therapies. The main objective of this review is to discuss the various natural compounds, so far identified and their employed mechanisms in hindering the genes responsible for QS leading to bacterial pathogenesis.
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- Sreejita Ghosh
- Department of Biotechnology, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Haringhata 741249, West Bengal, India;
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata 700156, West Bengal, India; (D.L.); (M.N.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata 700156, West Bengal, India; (D.L.); (M.N.)
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- Department of Pathology, Belle Vue Clinic, Kolkata 700017, West Bengal, India;
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- Department of Life Sciences, Sharda University, Noida 201310, Uttar Pradesh, India;
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- Department of Food Processing Technology, Malda Polytechnic, West Bengal State Council of Technical Education, Government of West Bengal, Malda 732102, West Bengal, India;
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- NatNov Bioscience Private Limited, Balasore 756001, Odisha, India;
- Skills Innovation and Academic Network (SIAN) Institute-ABC, Balasore 756001, Odisha, India
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- Faculty of Agro Based Industry, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli 17600, Kelantan, Malaysia;
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- Center of Environmental Health and Safety, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam 42300, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Health Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Haringhata 741249, West Bengal, India;
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Su D, Liao L, Zeng Q, Liao Z, Liu Y, Jin C, Zhu G, Chen C, Yang M, Ai Z, Song Y. Study on the new anti-atherosclerosis activity of different Herba patriniae through down-regulating lysophosphatidylcholine of the glycerophospholipid metabolism pathway. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 94:153833. [PMID: 34798520 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2021.153833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Atherosclerosis (AS) is a multifactor cardiovascular disease characterized by chronic inflammation. The safety of long-term medication is the focus of clinical treatment selection and application. It is urgent to develop more high-efficiency and low side effects drugs to treat AS. Therefore, the screening of anti-AS drugs with high efficiency and low toxicity from phytomedicine has attracted more and more attention. PURPOSE The aim of this study was to explore the new pharmacological effect of Herba patriniae against AS, to find the best origin and extraction part of Herba patriniae, furthermore, to reveal its potential action mechanism. METHODS Apolipoprotein E gene-knockout (ApoE-/-) mice were orally administered with different extracts of Patrinia villosa Juss (PVJ) and Patrinia scabiosaefolia Fisch (PSF). Their anti-AS effect was comprehensively evaluated by small animal ultrasound, HE staining, Oil-Red O staining, platelet aggregation rate and blood lipid level. Lipid metabolomics and network pharmacology were used to study the mechanism of drug action. Finally, the expression of related proteins were detected by western blots and immunofluorescence. RESULTS PVJ EtOAc extract and PSF EtOAc extract could significantly reduce vascular plaque, liver inflammation, platelet aggregation and blood lipid levels in AS model. By comparison, the effect of PVJEE was better than that of PSFEE. Furthermore, the results of differential metabolites indicated that PVJEE may inhibit the apoptosis of vascular endothelial cells, proliferation and migration of smooth muscle cells by reversing lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) in the glycerophospholipid metabolic pathway, so as to play an anti-AS role. This result was double verified by KEGG based metabolic pathway enrichment analysis and related protein expression study. CONCLUSION By changing glycerophospholipid metabolism pathway, Herba patriniae can significantly regulate lipid metabolism and inflammatory level, showing the development potential of anti-AS, which provides new candidate drugs and good prospects for the safe treatment of AS. In addition, through comparison, this study also confirmed that PVJEE was the best origin and extraction part of anti-AS.
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- Dan Su
- Key Laboratory of depression animal model based on TCM syndrome, Jiangxi Administration of traditional Chinese Medicine, Key Laboratory of TCM for prevention and treatment of brain diseases with cognitive impairment, Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Road, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Key Laboratory of depression animal model based on TCM syndrome, Jiangxi Administration of traditional Chinese Medicine, Key Laboratory of TCM for prevention and treatment of brain diseases with cognitive impairment, Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Road, Nanchang 330006, China
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- College of Pharmacy,Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of depression animal model based on TCM syndrome, Jiangxi Administration of traditional Chinese Medicine, Key Laboratory of TCM for prevention and treatment of brain diseases with cognitive impairment, Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Road, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Key Laboratory of depression animal model based on TCM syndrome, Jiangxi Administration of traditional Chinese Medicine, Key Laboratory of TCM for prevention and treatment of brain diseases with cognitive impairment, Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Road, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Key Laboratory of depression animal model based on TCM syndrome, Jiangxi Administration of traditional Chinese Medicine, Key Laboratory of TCM for prevention and treatment of brain diseases with cognitive impairment, Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Road, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Key Laboratory of depression animal model based on TCM syndrome, Jiangxi Administration of traditional Chinese Medicine, Key Laboratory of TCM for prevention and treatment of brain diseases with cognitive impairment, Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Road, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Key Laboratory of depression animal model based on TCM syndrome, Jiangxi Administration of traditional Chinese Medicine, Key Laboratory of TCM for prevention and treatment of brain diseases with cognitive impairment, Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Road, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Road, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Key Laboratory of depression animal model based on TCM syndrome, Jiangxi Administration of traditional Chinese Medicine, Key Laboratory of TCM for prevention and treatment of brain diseases with cognitive impairment, Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Road, Nanchang 330006, China..
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- Key Laboratory of depression animal model based on TCM syndrome, Jiangxi Administration of traditional Chinese Medicine, Key Laboratory of TCM for prevention and treatment of brain diseases with cognitive impairment, Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Road, Nanchang 330006, China..
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Hayashi M, Kaneko H, Yamada T, Ikoshi H, Noguchi N, Nakaminami H. Chinese herbal medicines and nutraceuticals inhibit Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation. Access Microbiol 2021; 3:000254. [PMID: 34888483 PMCID: PMC8650844 DOI: 10.1099/acmi.0.000254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a major biofilm-forming, opportunistic pathogen. Tolerance to antimicrobial agents due to biofilm formation may lead to the emergence of antimicrobial-resistant bacterial strains. Thus, adjunctive agents that can inhibit biofilm formation are necessary to enhance the therapeutic efficacy of antimicrobial agents. In this study, we evaluated the anti-biofilm formation activity of selected Chinese herbal medicines and nutraceuticals, which are commercially available in Japan. Among the eight agents evaluated for their potential to inhibit biofilm formation, Eiekikaryu S, Iribakuga and Hyakujunro significantly reduced P. aeruginosa biofilm formation (P <0.05) without inhibiting bacterial growth. Additionally, the expression of biofilm-associated genes (rhlR, rhlA and lasB) in P. aeruginosa was significantly suppressed by Eiekikaryu S, Iribakuga and Hyakujunro (P <0.001). Our findings indicate that some Chinese herbal medicines and nutraceuticals can be potential adjunctive agents for antimicrobial therapy against P. aeruginosa.
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- Minami Hayashi
- Department of Clinical Microbiology, School of Pharmacy, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, 1432-1 Horinouchi, Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, School of Pharmacy, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, 1432-1 Horinouchi, Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, 1432-1 Horinouchi, Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, 1432-1 Horinouchi, Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, School of Pharmacy, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, 1432-1 Horinouchi, Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, School of Pharmacy, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, 1432-1 Horinouchi, Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan
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Pang Z, Zhu Q. Traditional Chinese Medicine is an Alternative Therapeutic Option for Treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infections. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:737252. [PMID: 34512364 PMCID: PMC8429605 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.737252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen causing life-threatening infections in cystic fibrosis patients and immunocompromised individuals, and it is a leading cause of nosocomial infections associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Treatment of P. aeruginosa infections is challenging due to the antibiotic resistance to most of the conventional antibiotics. Development of alternative therapeutic options is urgently demanded for the patients who have antibiotic-resistant infections. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a clinical history of thousands of years for prevention and treatment of infectious diseases in China, taking advantages of improving clinical outcomes, producing less side effects, inhibiting pathogen, and modulating host immunity. Recent research has revealed a variety of natural products derived from TCM showing significant antimicrobial effects on antibiotic-resistant strains of P. aeruginosa alone or combined with antibiotics in vitro or in animal models, suggesting that TCM is a promising complementary and alternative therapeutic approach for treatment of chronic P. aeruginosa infections. This review summarizes the recent findings attempting to dissect the mechanisms of TCM combating P. aeruginosa infections and highlights the molecular targets of TCM on P. aeruginosa and host.
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- Zheng Pang
- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.,Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Classical Theory, Ministry of Education, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Basic Research, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.,Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Classical Theory, Ministry of Education, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Basic Research, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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Fever is a natural body defense and a common symptom of disease. Herbs have been used for thousands of years to treat fever. Many herbs have anti-inflammatory properties. Some are useful in reducing the release of cytokines and mediators of inflammation, whereas others work as natural aspirins to inhibit cyclooxygenase. In addition, herbs have known antipathogenic properties and can be effective in the treatment of infection from numerous microorganisms. Last, in traditional Chinese medicine, herbs are used to restore imbalances between the nonpathogenic and the pathogenic clearing interior heat and treating heat patterns in a variety of ways.
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- Cheryl B Hines
- Capstone College of Nursing, The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, 650 University Boulevard, Box 870358, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, USA.
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Gong L, Zou W, Zheng K, Shi B, Liu M. The Herba Patriniae (Caprifoliaceae): A review on traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology and quality control. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 265:113264. [PMID: 32846192 PMCID: PMC7443212 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Herba Patriniae has been used for thousands of years in China as a traditional Chinese medicine with heat-clearing and detoxicating effects. It is applied widly for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, diarrhea, acute hepatitis, pelvic inflammatory disease and ulcerative colitis in clinic. Two species, namely Patrinia scabiosaefolia Fisch. (PS) and Patrinia villosa Juss. (PV) from the Caprifoliaceae family, are considered as Herba Patriniae in the pharmaceutical industry. AIM OF THE REVIEW This paper aims to comprehensively outline the traditional uses, botanical description, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, quality control, pharmacokinetics and patents of Herba Patriniae, and elaborate the same/different characteristics between PS and PV. MATERIALS AND METHODS Detailed information of Herba Patriniae was collected from various online databases (Pubmed, Web of Science, Google Schola, China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database, National Intellectual Property Administration, PRC National Medical Products Administration), and those published resources (M.Sc. Thesis and books). RESULTS A total of 233 compounds have been identified in Herba Patriniae, including triterpenoid saponins, flavonoids, organic acids, iridoids, and volatiles. A very distinct difference was observed, that PS is rich in triterpenoid saponins and volatiles, while PV contains more flavonoids. Two source species of Herba Patriniae gave similar pharmacological effects on anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, sedative and hypnotic effects. But there were no reports were on antipruritic, proangiogenic and anti-diarrheal effects for PS, and no studies on anti-diabetic effects for PV. Generally, Herba Patriniae showed non-toxic in the clinical dose, but mild side effects, such as temporary leukopenia, dizziness and nausea, could be found when large and excessive dosage is used. A variety of compounds have been quantified for the quality control of PS and PV. The variety, growth environment, growth time, and harvest time not only affected the contents but also the pharmacological activities of the bioactive compounds. In the past year, patents for compositions containing PV and PS have been filed, mainly involving human health, hygiene, agriculture, and animal husbandry. Unfortunately, the research on pharmacokinetics is insufficient. Only the prototype components and metabolites were repored after intragastric administration of total flavonoids extract from PV in rats. CONCLUSION Herba Patriniae has displayed a significant medicinal value in clinic, but the differences in phytochemistry, pharmacological effects and the content of compounds have been found between two official recorded species. About side effects and pharmacokinetic characteristics, the differences between two species have not been well studied. For a better clinical use of Herba Patriniae, it is urgent to establish systematic pharmacology, quality control, pharmacokinetics, and clinical researches on the same/different characteristics between PS and PV.
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- Linna Gong
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China.
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Birth Defects Research, Prevention and Treatment, Hunan Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Changsha, 410008, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China.
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Su T, Qiu Y, Hua X, Ye B, Luo H, Liu D, Qu P, Qiu Z. Novel Opportunity to Reverse Antibiotic Resistance: To Explore Traditional Chinese Medicine With Potential Activity Against Antibiotics-Resistance Bacteria. Front Microbiol 2020; 11:610070. [PMID: 33414777 PMCID: PMC7782309 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.610070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Antibiotic resistance is becoming significantly prominent and urgent in clinical practice with the increasing and wide application of antibacterial drugs. However, developing and synthesizing new antimicrobial drugs is costly and time-consuming. Recently, researchers shifted their sights to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Here, we summarized the inhibitory mechanism of TCM herbs and their active ingredients on bacteria, discussed the regulatory mechanism of TCM on antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and revealed preclinical results of TCM herbs and their active components against antibiotic-resistant bacteria in mouse models. Those data suggest that TCM herbs and their effective constituents exhibit potential blockage ability on antibiotic-resistant bacteria, providing novel therapeutic ideas for reversing antibiotic resistance.
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- Ting Su
- College of Pharmacy Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- College of Pharmacy Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- College of Literature, Science and Arts University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- College of Pharmacy Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- College of Pharmacy Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- College of Pharmacy Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- National Cancer Institute, Frederick, MD, United States
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- College of Pharmacy Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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Cell-free supernatant of Streptococcus salivarius M18 impairs the pathogenic properties of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumonia. Arch Microbiol 2020; 202:2825-2840. [PMID: 32747998 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-020-02005-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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M18 strain of Streptococcus salivarius is a bacterial replacement probiotic that has been suggested for use in the oral cavity. Here, we have shown that S. salivarius M18 cell-free supernatant reduced the growth of the two most common human pathogens Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumonia and sensitized the pathogenic bacteria to antibiotic. Besides, the supernatant inhibited biofilm formation of P. aeruginosa drastically. For pinpointing the biomolecular changes that occurred in P. aeruginosa incubated with the probiotic supernatant, attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy was used. Unsupervised learning algorithms, principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA), and intensity analyses of individual spectral bands exhibited comprehensive alterations in the polysaccharide and lipid contents and compositions of P. aeruginosa cultivated with S. salivarius M18 cell-free supernatant. These results indicate that S. salivarius M18 has the potential for the prevention or alleviation of different pathogen-induced infections along with the infections of oral pathogens.
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Wijesooriya LI, Waidyathilake D. Antimicrobial Properties of Nonantibiotic Agents for Effective Treatment of Localized Wound Infections: A Minireview. INT J LOW EXTR WOUND 2020; 21:207-218. [PMID: 32746677 DOI: 10.1177/1534734620939748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Wounds present serious health problems in humans and animals. Importantly, if left untreated, wounds invariably lead to long-term morbidity. The inappropriate use and costs of antibiotics place significant challenges globally and affect the health budgets of many countries. Though some antibiotics are administered systemically, treatment of localized infections, in particular, chronic wound infections, does not need such therapy-this would minimize development of antibiotic resistance. Of these measures, nanoparticles of silver, ZnO, and gold seem to give promising results against common wound pathogens while having few limitations. Chemical components of essential oils, which are extracted from different plants, have been shown to act against common wound pathogens. Plant extracts have shown different mechanisms in biofilm elimination. Chlorhexidine and chlorine derivatives act as wound antiseptics. Attempts with biological agents such as maggots have also been shown to provide anti-infective as well as mechanical removal of wound debris. Honey, including those obtained from bees, has a wide coverage against wound pathogens. Glycerin and hypertonic saline are anti-infective through the concentration-dependent killing of pathogens. Hyperbaric oxygen acts against many wound pathogens, in particular anaerobes. This review is focused on nonantibiotic attempts for the cure of localized infections, in particular, chronic wounds with common wound pathogens.
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Ren X, Wang L, Chen W. Oxytropis glabra DC. Inhibits Biofilm Formation of Staphylococcus epidermidis by Down-Regulating ica Operon Expression. Curr Microbiol 2020; 77:1167-1173. [PMID: 32072274 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-019-01847-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2019] [Accepted: 12/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Staphylococcus epidermidis is one of the main causes of medical device-related infections and bovine mastitis owing to its biofilm-forming abilities. Oxytropis glabra DC. is one of the most widespread Fabaceae species and used as a Chinese herbal formulation in Western China. Our research investigated the effects of O. glabra on the biofilm formation of S. epidermidis and the possible inhibiting mechanism. The biofilm-forming reference strain, S. epidermidis SE-1 (ATCC 35,984), was employed as a model and semi-quantitative biofilm assay was performed to evaluate the antibiofilm activity of O. glabra. The exopolysaccharides (EPS) production and expression of ica operon were studied to explore the possible antibiofilm mechanism using thin-layer chromatography and quantitative real-time PCR assay, respectively. The results obtained indicated that O. glabra decoction at 7.5 mg mL-1 significantly inhibited biofilm formation by about 95% without affecting cell growth of S. epidermidis. Two hydrolysis productions of EPS were significantly decreased by 64% and 54% with the addition of 7.5 mg mL-1O. glabra and the expression of icaR was significantly up-regulated 2.2-times, whereas icaB was significantly down-regulated more than 50% by 7.5 mg mL-1O. glabra. These findings suggest a potential application for O. glabra as a promising candidate for the exploration of new drugs against S. epidermidis biofilm-associated infections.
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- Xiaopu Ren
- Key Laboratory of Protection & Utilization of Biological Resources in Tarim Basin, Xinjiang Production & Construction Group, Tarim University, Alar, China
- Xinjiang Production & Construction Group Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing in Xinjiang South, College of Life Sciences, Tarim University, Alar, China
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- Key Laboratory of Protection & Utilization of Biological Resources in Tarim Basin, Xinjiang Production & Construction Group, Tarim University, Alar, China
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- Key Laboratory of Protection & Utilization of Biological Resources in Tarim Basin, Xinjiang Production & Construction Group, Tarim University, Alar, China.
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Virulence-Inhibiting Herbal Compound Falcarindiol Significantly Reduced Mortality in Mice Infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Antibiotics (Basel) 2020; 9:antibiotics9030136. [PMID: 32213958 PMCID: PMC7148489 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics9030136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Revised: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Antipathogenic compounds that target the virulence of pathogenic bacteria rather than their viability offer a promising alternative approach to treat infectious diseases. Using extracts from 30 Chinese herbs that are known for treating symptoms resembling infections, we identified an active compound falcarindiol from Notopterygium incisum Ting ex H. T. Chang that showed potent inhibitory activities against Pseudomonas aeruginosa multiple virulence factors. Falcarindiol significantly repressed virulence-related genes, including the type III secretion system (T3SS); quorum sensing synthase genes lasIR and rhlIR; lasB; motility-related genes fliC and fliG; and phenazine synthesis genes phzA1 and phzA2. P. aeruginosa swarming motility and pyocyanin production were reduced significantly. In a burned mouse model, falcarindiol treatment significantly reduced the mortality in mice infected with P. aeruginosa, indicating that falcarindiol is a promising antipathogenic drug candidate for treating P. aeruginosa infections.
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Liu L, Xiao X, Li K, Li X, Shi B, Liao X. Synthesis of Catechin-Rare Earth Complex with Efficient and Broad-Spectrum Anti-Biofilm Activity. Chem Biodivers 2020; 17:e1900734. [PMID: 31981410 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.201900734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2019] [Accepted: 01/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Biofilm is the crucial reason of clinical infections. Herein, green tea based polyphenol (catechin) and rare earth (RE) metal ions were employed for the preparation of catechin-RE complexes with significant anti-biofilm properties. The complexes were characterized by FT-IR, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and dynamic light scattering (DLS), which suggested that catechin coordinated with RE3+ through its ortho phenolic hydroxy groups. The prepared catechin-RE showed significant effects in anti-biofilm growth against P. aeruginosa (Gram-negative bacteria), S. sciuri (Gram-positive bacteria), and A. niger (fungi), which significantly exceeded the utilization of catechin or RE3+ . Morphological observations indicated that catechin supplied cell affinity to transfer RE3+ and helped to damage cell membrane, which act as a carrier to exert cytotoxicity of RE3+ to realize anti-biofilm. Differential gene expression analysis described gene expression changes induced by catechin-RE, including 56, 272 and 2160 downregulated genes for P. aeruginosa, S. sciuri and A. niger, respectively, which suggested critical changes in cellular metabolism, growth and other processes. These results illustrate the outstanding superiority of catechin-RE complexes in anti-infection aspect, i. e., the green tea based rare earth complexes are promising candidates for anti-biofilm applications to address serious challenges in the prevention of multiple infections.
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- Lu Liu
- Department of Biomass Chemistry and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomass Chemistry and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China.,National Engineering Laboratory for Clean Technology of Leather Manufacture, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomass Chemistry and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China.,National Engineering Laboratory for Clean Technology of Leather Manufacture, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomass Chemistry and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomass Chemistry and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China.,National Engineering Laboratory for Clean Technology of Leather Manufacture, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomass Chemistry and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China.,National Engineering Laboratory for Clean Technology of Leather Manufacture, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
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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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Ahmed AA, Salih FA. Quercus infectoria gall extracts reduce quorum sensing-controlled virulence factors production and biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa recovered from burn wounds. Altern Ther Health Med 2019; 19:177. [PMID: 31319827 PMCID: PMC6639949 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-019-2594-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2018] [Accepted: 07/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Background Quercus gall extracts’ ability to kill pathogens in vitro and even removal of chronic drug-resistant infections has been reported by several studies. The current investigation is focused on the action of extracts of Quercus infectoria gall in their sub-inhibitory concentrations on the corresponding bacterial behaviours instead of killing them. Methods The effect of gall extracts on the quorum sensing (QS) associated virulence of multiple drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa recovered from burns wounds was studied. The influence of different extracts on the production of bacterial virulence and biofilm, and expression of the genes encoding quorum sensing and exotoxin A were investigated. Quorum sensing is a crucial regulator of virulence and biofilm development in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other medical related microbes. Results Experiments to characterise and quantify Q. infectoria gall extracts impact on the quorum sensing networks of P.aeruginosa revealed that the expression of las, rhl, and exotoxin A (ETA) genes levels including the associated virulence were reduced by the extracts at their subinhibitory concentrations. Conclusions The obtained results indicated that extracts of Q. infectoria galls fight infections either by their inhibitory constituents, which vigorously eradicate cells or by disruption of the pathogens quorum sensing system through weakening the virulence and bacterial coordination.
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Lu L, Hu W, Tian Z, Yuan D, Yi G, Zhou Y, Cheng Q, Zhu J, Li M. Developing natural products as potential anti-biofilm agents. Chin Med 2019; 14:11. [PMID: 30936939 PMCID: PMC6425673 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-019-0232-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 170] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Accepted: 03/13/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Biofilm is a natural form of bacterial growth ubiquitously in environmental niches. The biofilm formation results in increased resistance to negative environmental influences including resistance to antibiotics and antimicrobial agents. Quorum sensing (QS) is cell-to-cell communication mechanism, which plays an important role in biofilm development and balances the environment when the bacteria density becomes high. Due to the prominent points of biofilms implicated in infectious disease and the spread of multi-drug resistance, it is urgent to discover new antibacterial agents that can regulate biofilm formation and development. Accumulated evidences demonstrated that natural products from plants had antimicrobial and chemo-preventive properties in modulation of biofilm formation in the last two decades. This review will summarize recent studies on the discovery of natural anti-biofilm agents from plants with clear-cut mechanisms or identified molecular addresses, as well as some herbs with unknown mechanisms or unidentified bioactive ingredients. We also focus on the progression of techniques on the extraction and identification of natural anti-biofilm substances. Besides, anti-biofilm therapeutics undergoing clinical trials are discussed. These newly discovered natural anti-biofilm agents are promising candidates which could provide novel strategies for biofilm-associated infections.
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- Lan Lu
- 1Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan People's Republic of China.,2Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan People's Republic of China
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- 4Department of Gastroenterology, Shenzhen Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, Guangdong People's Republic of China.,5Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- 6School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- 7Department of Internal Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong People's Republic of China
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- 1Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan People's Republic of China
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- 1Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan People's Republic of China
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- 1Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan People's Republic of China
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- 1Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan People's Republic of China
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- 2Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan People's Republic of China.,South Sichuan Institute of Translational Medicine, Luzhou, Sichuan People's Republic of China
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Preliminary study on the effect of brazilin on biofilms of Staphylococcus aureus. Exp Ther Med 2018; 16:2108-2118. [PMID: 30186447 PMCID: PMC6122259 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2018.6403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2017] [Accepted: 06/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Biofilms significantly enhance antibiotic resistance by inhibiting penetration of antibiotics and are shielded from the immune system via the formation of an extracellular polymeric matrix. Innovative and novel approaches are required for the inhibition of biofilm formation and treatment of biofilm-associated infectious diseases. In the current study, a biofilm model of Staphylococcus aureus was established in vitro to explore inhibitory effects of brazilin (BN) on biofilm formation and to evaluate damaging effects of BN in the presence and absence of vancomycin (VCM) on the biofilm. Antibiofilm-infection mechanisms of BN were observed. In these experiments, the clinical strain of S. aureus C-4-4 was isolated for biofilm formation. Crystal violet staining and fluorescence microscopy revealed that BN inhibited biofilm formation in vitro and the best effect was observed with two times the minimum inhibitory concentration of BN following 48 h incubation. Additionally, the results demonstrated that BN in combination with VCM enhanced the damage to biofilms, whereas VCM alone did not. The results of the reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction analyses demonstrated that BN downregulated gene expression of intercellular adhesion (ica)A and upregulated icaR and the quorum-sensing (QS) system regulator accessory gene regulator A. In summary, BN inhibited S. aureus biofilm formation and destroyed biofilms, while simultaneously increasing permeability to VCM. BN was able to reduce production of the extracellular polymeric matrix and inhibited the QS system. These results support the use of BN as a novel drug and treatment strategy for S. aureus biofilm-associated infections.
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