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Khaled O, Ryad L, Eissa F. Determination of tetracycline residues in potatoes and soil by LC-MS/MS: Method development, validation, and risk assessment. Food Chem 2024; 461:140841. [PMID: 39146681 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140841] [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: 06/06/2024] [Revised: 07/31/2024] [Accepted: 08/09/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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A method utilizing liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) coupled with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) was developed and validated according to the Commission Implementing Regulation (CIR) EU 2021/808 for quantifying four tetracyclines (TCs) in potatoes and soil. The method demonstrated recovery values ranging from 70 to 121% and precision (repeatability and within-laboratory reproducibility), with coefficient of variation (CV) values below 18% for all TCs in both matrices. The limits of quantification (LOQs) for the TCs ranged from 0.90 to 1.87 μg/kg in potatoes and from 0.68 to 1.25 μg/kg in soil. The decision limit (CCα) and detection capability (CCβ) ranged from 10.4 to 12.3 μg/kg and 11.9 to 14.3 μg/kg, respectively. Analysis of 538 potato and soil samples from Egyptian farms revealed a 13.2% occurrence of TC residues, with a higher frequency in soil (19.33%) than in potatoes (7.06%). Target hazard quotient (THQ) values indicated that TC residues in potatoes do not pose a health risk to Egyptian consumers.
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- Omar Khaled
- Agriculture Research Centre, Central Laboratory of Residue Analysis of Pesticides and Heavy Metals in Foods, Ministry of Agriculture, Giza 12311, Egypt
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- Agriculture Research Centre, Central Laboratory of Residue Analysis of Pesticides and Heavy Metals in Foods, Ministry of Agriculture, Giza 12311, Egypt
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- Environment and Bio-Agriculture Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, 11884, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt.
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Frazão DR, Matos-Souza JM, dos Santos VRN, Nazario RMF, Chemelo VDS, Bittencourt LO, Balbinot GDS, Collares FM, Gomes-Leal W, Ferreira RO, Rösing CK, Movila A, Lima RR. Minocycline reduces alveolar bone loss and bone damage in Wistar rats with experimental periodontitis. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0309390. [PMID: 39365804 PMCID: PMC11451981 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0309390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 08/10/2024] [Indexed: 10/06/2024] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the impact of minocycline on the alveolar bone in experimental periodontitis in rats. Thirty Wistar rats were randomly assigned to three groups: control without periodontitis; experimental periodontitis induced by ligature; experimental periodontitis + intraperitoneal administration minocycline for seven days. Ligatures remained in place in both periodontitis groups for 14 days. At the end of the experiment, the animals were euthanized and one hemimandible underwent micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) analysis to assess vertical bone loss and alveolar bone quality. Histopathological analysis was performed on the other hemimandible. Statistical analysis was performed using ANOVA with Tukey's post-test (p<0.05). The results showed a significant reduction in vertical bone loss in the animals treated with minocycline compared with untreated animals. Minocycline also preserved the alveolar bone thickness, number, spacing, and bone volume to tissue volume ratio. Histopathological analysis indicated that minocycline reduced bone resorption, decreased inflammatory response, and maintained the bone collagen fibers. This study demonstrated the effectiveness of minocycline in reducing vertical bone loss and preserved bone quality in rats with experimental periodontitis. The results of this study indicate that minocycline has the potential to serve as an additional treatment option for periodontitis. However, further research is warranted to assess the efficacy and safety of minocycline use in patients with periodontitis.
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- Deborah Ribeiro Frazão
- Laboratory of Functional and Structural Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém, Para, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Functional and Structural Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém, Para, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Functional and Structural Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém, Para, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Functional and Structural Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém, Para, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Functional and Structural Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém, Para, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Functional and Structural Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém, Para, Brazil
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- Dental Materials Laboratory, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Dental Materials Laboratory, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Neuroprotection and Neuroregeneration, Institute of Collective Health, Federal University of Western Pará (UFOPA), Santarém, Para, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Functional and Structural Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém, Para, Brazil
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Comprehensive Care, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
- Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
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- Laboratory of Functional and Structural Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém, Para, Brazil
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Pillay A, Vilfort K, Debra A, Katz SS, Thurlow CM, Joseph SJ, Lundy S, Ji A, Jaeyoung H, Workowski KA, Barrow RY, Danavall D, Pettus K, Chi KH, Kersh EN, Cao W, Chen CY. Molecular investigation of Treponema pallidum strains associated with ocular syphilis in the United States, 2016-2020. Microbiol Spectr 2024; 12:e0058124. [PMID: 39162489 PMCID: PMC11448083 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00581-24] [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: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024] Open
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Ocular syphilis is a serious complication of Treponema pallidum infection that can occur at any stage of syphilis and affect any eye structure. It remains unknown if certain T. pallidum strains are associated with ocular infections; therefore, we performed genotyping and whole genome sequencing (WGS) to characterize strains from patients with ocular syphilis. Seventy-five ocular or non-ocular specimens from 55 ocular syphilis patients in 14 states within the United States were collected between February 2016 and November 2020. Sufficient T. pallidum DNA was available from nine patients for genotyping and three for WGS. Genotyping was done using the augmented Centers for Disease Control and Prevention typing scheme, and WGS was performed on Illumina platforms. Multilocus sequence typing allelic profiles were predicted from whole genome sequence data. T. pallidum DNA was detected in various specimens from 17 (30.9%) of the 55 patients, and typing was done on samples from 9 patients. Four complete strain types (14d10/g, 14b9/g, 14d9/g, and 14e9/f) and five partial types were identified. WGS was successful on samples from three patients and all three strains belonged to the SS14 clade of T. pallidum. Our data reveal that multiple strain types are associated with ocular manifestations of syphilis. While genotyping and WGS were challenging due to low amounts of T. pallidum DNA in specimens, we successfully performed WGS on cerebrospinal fluid, vitreous fluid, and whole blood.IMPORTANCESyphilis is caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. Total syphilis rates have increased significantly over the past two decades in the United States, and the disease remains a public health concern. In addition, ocular syphilis cases has also been on the rise, coinciding with the overall increase in syphilis rates. We conducted a molecular investigation utilizing traditional genotyping and whole genome sequencing over a 5-year period to ascertain if specific T. pallidum strains are associated with ocular syphilis. Genotyping and phylogenetic analysis show that multiple T. pallidum strain types are associated with ocular syphilis in the United States.
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- Allan Pillay
- Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Gopakumar ST, Ramachandra KSS, Gangadharan S, Nair AV, Sachidanandan S, Prasad V, Purakal LV, Chakkalakkal GJ, Patil PK. In vitro efficacy of aquaculture antimicrobials and genetic determinants of resistance in bacterial isolates from tropical aquaculture disease outbreaks. Lett Appl Microbiol 2024; 77:ovae088. [PMID: 39271450 DOI: 10.1093/lambio/ovae088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2024] [Revised: 09/10/2024] [Accepted: 09/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024]
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Understanding the efficacy of antimicrobials against pathogens from clinical samples is critical for their responsible use. The manuscript presents in vitro efficacy and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in seven species of fish pathogens from the disease outbreaks of Indian aquaculture against oxytetracycline, florfenicol, oxolinic acid, and enrofloxacin. In vitro efficacy was evaluated by minimum inhibitory concentration and minimum bactericidal concentration. The gene-specific PCR screened AMR genes against quinolones (qnrA, qnrB, and qnrS) and tetracyclines (tetM, tetS, tetA, tetC, tetB, tetD, tetE, tetH, tetJ, tetG, and tetY). The results showed that Aeromonas veronii (45%) showed the maximum resistance phenotype, followed by Streptococcus agalactiae (40%), Photobacterium damselae (15%), Vibrio parahaemolyticus (10%), and Vibrio vulnificus (5%). There was no resistance among Vibrio harveyi and Vibrio alginolyticus against the tested antimicrobials. The positive association between tetA, tetB, tetC, tetM, or a combination of these genes to oxytetracycline resistance and qnrS to quinolone resistance indicated their potential in surveillance studies. The prevalence of resistance phenotypes (16.43%) and evaluated AMR genes (2.65%) against aquaculture antimicrobials was low. The resistance phenotype pattern abundance was 0.143. All the isolates showed susceptibility to florfenicol. The results help with the appropriate drug selection against each species in aquaculture practices.
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- Sumithra T Gopakumar
- Fish Health Section, Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition & Health Division, ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Ernakulam North P.O., Kochi 682018, Kerala, India
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- Fish Health Section, Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition & Health Division, ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Ernakulam North P.O., Kochi 682018, Kerala, India
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- Fish Health Section, Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition & Health Division, ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Ernakulam North P.O., Kochi 682018, Kerala, India
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- Fish Health Section, Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition & Health Division, ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Ernakulam North P.O., Kochi 682018, Kerala, India
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- Fish Health Section, Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition & Health Division, ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Ernakulam North P.O., Kochi 682018, Kerala, India
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- Fish Health Section, Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition & Health Division, ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Ernakulam North P.O., Kochi 682018, Kerala, India
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- Fish Health Section, Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition & Health Division, ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Ernakulam North P.O., Kochi 682018, Kerala, India
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- Fish Health Section, Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition & Health Division, ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Ernakulam North P.O., Kochi 682018, Kerala, India
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- Aquatic Animal Health and Environment Division, ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai 600028, Tamil Nadu, India
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Pei Z, Liu Y, Zhao F, Wang H, Zhao J, Chen W, Lu W. Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing and Establishment of Tentative Species-Specific Microbiological Cut-off Values for Bifidobacteria Isolated from Chinese Population. Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins 2024; 16:1657-1672. [PMID: 37515711 DOI: 10.1007/s12602-023-10128-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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Bifidobacteria are commonly used as probiotics in the food industry. The resistance of Bifidobacterium species to antibiotics is closely linked to food safety. However, we still lack a system for the safety evaluation of antibiotic resistance in bifidobacteria, and genus-level microbiological cut-off values remain in use for the determination of phenotypic resistance of Bifidobacterium strains to a given antibiotic. Here, we collected a total of 422 gut-derived bifidobacterial strains isolated from Chinese population and identified their phenotypic resistance profiles against ampicillin, amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, chloramphenicol, clindamycin, erythromycin, rifampicin, tetracycline, trimethoprim, and vancomycin. Different Bifidobacterium species were found to have varying tolerances to the same antibiotic; therefore, we further established species-specific cut-off values for bifidobacterial species to ten antibiotics. Species-specific rather than genus-specific cut-off values for species belonging to the same taxon were considered more suitable to determine the phenotypic resistance of a Bifidobacterium strain. Moreover, a comprehensive scanning of antibiotic resistance genes in all Bifidobacterium strains tested revealed that the existence of the tetracycline resistance gene tet(W) and the erythromycin/clindamycin resistance gene ErmX is closely related to host phenotypes. Our findings provide guidance and reference values at both phenotype and genotype levels for the safe application of bifidobacteria in the food industry and the development of probiotic resistance evaluation standards.
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- Zhangming Pei
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China
- National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China.
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China.
- National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, People's Republic of China.
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Opazo-Capurro A, Xanthopoulou K, Arazo del Pino R, González-Muñoz P, Matus-Köhler M, Amsteins-Romero L, Jerez-Olate C, Hormazábal JC, Vera R, Aguilera F, Fuller S, Higgins PG, González-Rocha G. Co-Occurrence of Two Plasmids Encoding Transferable blaNDM-1 and tet(Y) Genes in Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter bereziniae. Genes (Basel) 2024; 15:1213. [PMID: 39336804 PMCID: PMC11431271 DOI: 10.3390/genes15091213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2024] [Revised: 09/11/2024] [Accepted: 09/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Acinetobacter bereziniae has emerged as a significant human pathogen, acquiring multiple antibiotic resistance genes, including carbapenemases. This study focuses on characterizing the plasmids harboring the blaNDM-1 and tet(Y) genes in two carbapenem-resistant A. bereziniae isolates (UCO-553 and UCO-554) obtained in Chile during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Antibiotic susceptibility testing was conducted on UCO-553 and UCO-554. Both isolates underwent whole-genome sequencing to ascertain their sequence type (ST), core genome multilocus sequence-typing (cgMLST) profile, antibiotic resistance genes, plasmids, and mobile genetic elements. Conjugation experiments were performed for both isolates. Results: Both isolates exhibited broad resistance, including resistance to carbapenems, third-generation cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones, tetracycline, cotrimoxazole, and aminoglycosides. Both isolates belong to sequence type STPAS1761, with a difference of 17 out of 2984 alleles. Each isolate carried a 47,274 bp plasmid with blaNDM-1 and aph(3')-VI genes and two highly similar plasmids: a 35,184 bp plasmid with tet(Y), sul2, aph(6)-Id, and aph(3″)-Ib genes, and a 6078 bp plasmid containing the ant(2″)-Ia gene. Quinolone-resistance mutations were identified in the gyrA and parC genes of both isolates. Importantly, blaNDM-1 was located within a Tn125 transposon, and tet(Y) was embedded in a Tn5393 transposon. Conjugation experiments successfully transferred blaNDM-1 and tet(Y) into the A. baumannii ATCC 19606 strain, indicating the potential for horizontal gene transfer. Conclusions: This study highlights the critical role of plasmids in disseminating resistance genes in A. bereziniae and underscores the need for the continued genomic surveillance of this emerging pathogen. The findings emphasize the importance of monitoring A. bereziniae for its potential to cause difficult-to-treat infections and its capacity to spread resistance determinants against clinically significant antibiotics.
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- Andrés Opazo-Capurro
- Laboratorio de Investigación en Agentes Antibacterianos (LIAA), Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile; (A.O.-C.); (P.G.-M.); (M.M.-K.); (L.A.-R.); (C.J.-O.)
- Grupo de Estudio en Resistencia Antimicrobiana (GRAM), Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile
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- Institute for Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Hygiene, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, D-50937 Cologne, Germany; (K.X.); (R.A.d.P.)
- German Centre for Infection Research (DZIF), Partner Site Bonn-Cologne, D-50937 Cologne, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Hygiene, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, D-50937 Cologne, Germany; (K.X.); (R.A.d.P.)
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- Laboratorio de Investigación en Agentes Antibacterianos (LIAA), Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile; (A.O.-C.); (P.G.-M.); (M.M.-K.); (L.A.-R.); (C.J.-O.)
- Grupo de Estudio en Resistencia Antimicrobiana (GRAM), Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile
- Departamento de Ciencias Biológicas y Químicas, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencia, Universidad San Sebastián, Concepción 4070386, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Investigación en Agentes Antibacterianos (LIAA), Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile; (A.O.-C.); (P.G.-M.); (M.M.-K.); (L.A.-R.); (C.J.-O.)
- Grupo de Estudio en Resistencia Antimicrobiana (GRAM), Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Investigación en Agentes Antibacterianos (LIAA), Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile; (A.O.-C.); (P.G.-M.); (M.M.-K.); (L.A.-R.); (C.J.-O.)
- Grupo de Estudio en Resistencia Antimicrobiana (GRAM), Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Investigación en Agentes Antibacterianos (LIAA), Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile; (A.O.-C.); (P.G.-M.); (M.M.-K.); (L.A.-R.); (C.J.-O.)
- Grupo de Estudio en Resistencia Antimicrobiana (GRAM), Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile
- Facultad de Odontología y Ciencias de la Rehabilitación, Universidad San Sebastián, Concepción 4070386, Chile
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- Hospital de Urgencia Asistencia Pública, Santiago 8320000, Chile;
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile; (F.A.); (S.F.)
- Centro de Biotecnología, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile
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- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile; (F.A.); (S.F.)
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- Institute for Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Hygiene, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, D-50937 Cologne, Germany; (K.X.); (R.A.d.P.)
- German Centre for Infection Research (DZIF), Partner Site Bonn-Cologne, D-50937 Cologne, Germany
- Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne, University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, D-50937 Cologne, Germany
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- Laboratorio de Investigación en Agentes Antibacterianos (LIAA), Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile; (A.O.-C.); (P.G.-M.); (M.M.-K.); (L.A.-R.); (C.J.-O.)
- Grupo de Estudio en Resistencia Antimicrobiana (GRAM), Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile
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Justo-Tirado M, Pérez-Herráez I, Escorihuela J, Arenal R, Zaballos-García E, Pérez-Prieto J. Harnessing sustainable nanoclusters for sensitive optical detection of tetracyclines and the underlying mechanism. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2024:d4na00637b. [PMID: 39345791 PMCID: PMC11425532 DOI: 10.1039/d4na00637b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2024] [Accepted: 09/06/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024]
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Simple and rapid sensing methods for the detection of antibiotics in drinks and foods are highly desirable due to the presence of these drugs in food products, as a consequence of extensive abuse of antibiotics in livestock production. In this study, we report a facile synthesis strategy of gold nanoclusters (AuNCs) passivated with N-acetyl-l-cysteine (AuNC@NAC). This nanocluster exhibits a fluorescence emission peak at 700 nm, which gradually decreases at increasing concentrations of antibiotics, such as tetracyclines. The limit of detection (LOD) was determined to be 0.8 ppm with a linear range of 0.1-140 μM (0.04-62 ppm). This method showcased exceptional selectivity in the detection of tetracyclines compared to anions, metallic cations and amino acids. The underlying mechanism has been elucidated, and the fluorescence quenching was found to be a combination of dynamic and static quenching mechanisms, with photoinduced electron transfer (PET) identified as the primary process for dynamic quenching.
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- Miguel Justo-Tirado
- Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol), Universitat de València Catedrático José Beltrán 2 Paterna Valencia Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol), Universitat de València Catedrático José Beltrán 2 Paterna Valencia Spain
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, University de València Av. Vicent Andres Estelles s/n Burjassot Spain
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- Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragon (INMA), CSIC-Universidad de Zaragoza 50009 Zaragoza Spain
- Laboratorio de Microscopias Avanzadas (LMA), U. Zaragoza C/Mariano Esquillor s/n 50018 Zaragoza Spain
- ARAID Foundation 50018 Zaragoza Spain
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, University de València Av. Vicent Andres Estelles s/n Burjassot Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol), Universitat de València Catedrático José Beltrán 2 Paterna Valencia Spain
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Li Y, Liu X, Wang J, Li S. High-generation tetracyclines shifted microbial community composition and induced the emergence of antibiotic resistant bacteria in soil. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 480:135757. [PMID: 39259998 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 09/04/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024]
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Tetracyclines (TCs) have been widely detected in agricultural soil due to their widespread use in animal husbandry. The impact of low-generation TCs, i.e., the first- and second- generations, on soil ecosystem has attracted widespread attention. However, the dynamic response of soil microbial community to high-generation TCs, i.e., the third- and fourth- generations, remains largely unknown. Herein, we characterized the variations in the composition, diversity and succession of microbial community and the proliferation of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) under the stress of four generations of TCs in brown soil and red soil. The results demonstrated that the exposure of low- and high- generation TCs consistently decreased the alpha diversity and stimulated the succession rate of microbial community in soil. High-generation TCs strongly shifted microbial community composition by reducing community resilience. The complexity of microbial networks and cross-module associations were strengthened to cope with the stress of high-generation TCs in soil. The abundance of ARGs was exacerbated by 1.75 times in response to the fourth-generation TCs compared to control in brown soil. The potential bacterial hosts of ARGs were more diverse in brown soil exposed to high-generation TCs, but the dominant hosts were not changed. These results highlight the potential ecological risk of the newly developed antibiotics, which is helpful for a comprehensive risk assessment of emerging contaminants.
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- Ying Li
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Yantai Institute of China Agricultural University, Yantai 264670, China.
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Thorve M, Kishore N. Binding and displacement study of gentamicin, 5-fluorouracil, oxytetracycline and rolitetracycline with (BSA: Drug2) complex using spectroscopic and calorimetric techniques: Biophysical approach. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 276:133677. [PMID: 38986981 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133677] [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: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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Understanding of energetics of interactions between drug and protein is essential in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics study. The binding affinity (K) helps in investigating how tightly or loosely drug is bound to protein. The binding, displacement, conformational change and stability study of drugs- gentamicin (GM), 5-fluorouracil (5FU), oxytetracycline (OTC) and rolitetracycline (RTC) with bovine serum albumin (BSA) has been carried out in presence of each other drug by fluorescence, UV-visible spectroscopy, molecular docking, circular dichroism techniques and thermal denaturation method. The site marker study and docking methods have confirmed that 5FU and GM are able to bind at site 1 and OTC and RTC at site II of BSA. The order of their binding affinities with BSA for the binary system were as GM <5FU < OTC < RTC with the order of 102 < 103 < 105 < 105-6 M-1. The displacement study has shown that higher affinity drug decreases the equilibrium constant of another drug already in bound state with BSA if both these drugs are having the same binding site. Therefore 5FU, GM (binding site 1) drugs were not able to displace OTC and RTC (binding site 2) and vice-versa as they are binding at two different sites. The binding constant values were found to be decreasing with increasing temperature for all the systems involved which suggests static or mixed type of quenching, however can only confirmed with the help of TCSPC technique. The ΔG0 (binding energy) obtained from docking method were in accordance with the ITC method. From molecular docking we have determined the amino acid residues involved in binding process for binary and ternary systems by considering first rank minimum binding energy confirmation. From CD it has been observed that RTC causes most conformational change in secondary and tertiary structure of BSA due to the presence of pyrrole ring. OTC-RTC with higher affinity showed highest melting temperature Tm values while low affinity drugs in (5FU-GM) combination showed lowest Tm value. 5FU showed large endothermic denaturation enthalpy ΔHd0 due to the presence of highly electronegative fluorine atom in the pyridine analogue.
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- Madhuri Thorve
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076, India.
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Moulick S, Roy DN. Bioflavonoid Baicalein Modulates Tetracycline Resistance by Inhibiting Efflux Pump in Staphylococcus aureus. Microb Drug Resist 2024; 30:363-371. [PMID: 39133125 DOI: 10.1089/mdr.2024.0099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/13/2024] Open
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The rise in antibiotic resistance among bacterial pathogens, particularly Staphylococcus aureus, has become a critical global health issue, necessitating the search for novel antimicrobial agents. S. aureus uses various mechanisms to resist antibiotics, including the activation of efflux pumps, biofilm formation, and enzymatic modification of drugs. This study explores the potential of baicalein, a bioflavonoid from Scutellaria baicalensis, in modulating tetracycline resistance in S. aureus by inhibiting efflux pumps. The synergistic action of baicalein and tetracycline was evaluated through various assays. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of baicalein and tetracycline against S. aureus was 256 and 1.0 μg/mL, respectively. Baicalein at 64 μg/mL reduced the MIC of tetracycline by eightfold, indicating a synergistic effect (fractional inhibitory concentration index: 0.375). Time-kill kinetics demonstrated a 1.0 log CFU/mL reduction in bacterial count after 24 hours with the combination treatment. The ethidium bromide accumulation assay showed that baicalein mediated significant inhibition of efflux pumps, with a dose-dependent increase in fluorescence. In addition, baicalein inhibited DNA synthesis by 73% alone and 92% in combination with tetracycline. It also markedly reduced biofilm formation and the invasiveness of S. aureus into HeLa cells by 52% at 64 μg/mL. These findings suggest that baicalein enhances tetracycline efficacy and could be a promising adjunct therapy to combat multidrug-resistant S. aureus infections.
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- Soumitra Moulick
- TCG Lifesciences Private Limited, Kolkata, India
- Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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Zhang X, Xiong S, Sathiyaseelan A, Zhang L, Lu Y, Chen Y, Jin T, Wang MH. Recent advances in photocatalytic nanomaterials for environmental remediation: Strategies, mechanisms, and future directions. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 364:143142. [PMID: 39168377 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143142] [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: 06/23/2024] [Revised: 08/13/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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Innovative and efficient strategies are urgently needed for wastewater treatment and environmental remediation. The photocatalytic degradation properties of photo-responsive nanomaterials (NMs) have become a prime candidate due to their low negative impact and photo-adjustability. Photocatalytic NMs vary in their degradation of different pollutants depending on the type of synthetic material, excitation light source, and physicochemical properties. Essentially, photocatalytic NMs excited by light produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) or metal ions that can degrade complex structure pollutants. Therefore, this review summarises the recent advances of photocatalytic NMs in the environmental application within the last 3 years, focusing on the development schemes, structural analyses, photocatalytic mechanisms, and the degradation effects of dyes, antibiotics, pesticides, phenolic compounds, metals, hormones, and other contaminants. The limitations and future directions are also explained. This review hopes to provide a possible pathway for the subsequent development of novel and efficient photocatalytic NMs to cope with complex and variable polluted environments.
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- Xin Zhang
- Department of Bio-Health Convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yanbian University, Yanji, Jilin, 133002, China.
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- Department of Bio-Health Convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Bio-Health Convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Bio-Health Convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Bio-Health Convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yanbian University, Yanji, Jilin, 133002, China.
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- Department of Bio-Health Convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea.
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Brdová D, Ruml T, Viktorová J. Mechanism of staphylococcal resistance to clinically relevant antibiotics. Drug Resist Updat 2024; 77:101147. [PMID: 39236354 DOI: 10.1016/j.drup.2024.101147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 08/17/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/07/2024]
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Staphylococcus aureus, a notorious pathogen with versatile virulence, poses a significant challenge to current antibiotic treatments due to its ability to develop resistance mechanisms against a variety of clinically relevant antibiotics. In this comprehensive review, we carefully dissect the resistance mechanisms employed by S. aureus against various antibiotics commonly used in clinical settings. The article navigates through intricate molecular pathways, elucidating the mechanisms by which S. aureus evades the therapeutic efficacy of antibiotics, such as β-lactams, vancomycin, daptomycin, linezolid, etc. Each antibiotic is scrutinised for its mechanism of action, impact on bacterial physiology, and the corresponding resistance strategies adopted by S. aureus. By synthesising the knowledge surrounding these resistance mechanisms, this review aims to serve as a comprehensive resource that provides a foundation for the development of innovative therapeutic strategies and alternative treatments for S. aureus infections. Understanding the evolving landscape of antibiotic resistance is imperative for devising effective countermeasures in the battle against this formidable pathogen.
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- Daniela Brdová
- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Technicka 3, Prague 16628, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Technicka 3, Prague 16628, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Technicka 3, Prague 16628, Czech Republic.
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Iconaru SL, Predoi D, Ciobanu CS, Negrila CC, Trusca R, Raaen S, Rokosz K, Ghegoiu L, Badea ML, Cimpeanu C. Novel Antimicrobial Agents Based on Zinc-Doped Hydroxyapatite Loaded with Tetracycline. Antibiotics (Basel) 2024; 13:803. [PMID: 39334978 PMCID: PMC11428947 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics13090803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2024] [Revised: 08/20/2024] [Accepted: 08/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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In this paper, we present for the first time the development of zinc-doped hydroxyapatite enriched with tetracycline (ZnHApTe) powders and provide a comprehensive evaluation of their physico-chemical and biological properties. Various techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were used for the sample's complex evaluation. Moreover, the biocompatibility of zinc-doped hydroxyapatite (ZnHAp) and ZnHApTe nanoparticles was evaluated with the aid of human fetal osteoblastic cells (hFOB 1.19 cell line). The results of the biological assays suggested that these nanoparticles hold great promise as potential candidates for the future development of novel biocompatible and antimicrobial agents for biomedical applications. The antimicrobial properties of the ZnHAp and ZnHApTe nanoparticles were assessed using the standard reference microbial strains Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, and Candida albicans ATCC 10231. The results of the in vitro antimicrobial assay demonstrated that both tested materials exhibited good antimicrobial activity. Additionally, these data also indicated that the antimicrobial effects of the ZnHAp nanoparticles were intensified by the presence of tetracycline (Te). Furthermore, the results also suggested that the antimicrobial activity of the samples increased with the incubation time.
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- Simona Liliana Iconaru
- National Institute of Materials Physics, Atomistilor Street, No. 405A, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, Atomistilor Street, No. 405A, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, Atomistilor Street, No. 405A, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- National Centre for Micro and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Physics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Realfagbygget E3-124 Høgskoleringen 5, NO 7491 Trondheim, Norway
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- Faculty of Electronics and Computer Science, Koszalin University of Technology, Śniadeckich 2, PL 75-453 Koszalin, Poland
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, Atomistilor Street, No. 405A, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- Faculty of Horticulture, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 59 Marasti Boulevard, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Land Reclamation and Environmental Engineering, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 59 Marasti Boulevard, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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Erb IK, Suarez C, Frank EM, Bengtsson-Palme J, Lindberg E, Paul CJ. Escherichia coli in urban marine sediments: interpreting virulence, biofilm formation, halotolerance, and antibiotic resistance to infer contamination or naturalization. FEMS MICROBES 2024; 5:xtae024. [PMID: 39246828 PMCID: PMC11378635 DOI: 10.1093/femsmc/xtae024] [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: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024] Open
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Marine sediments have been suggested as a reservoir for pathogenic bacteria, including Escherichia coli. The origins, and properties promoting survival of E. coli in marine sediments (including osmotolerance, biofilm formation capacity, and antibiotic resistance), have not been well-characterized. Phenotypes and genotypes of 37 E. coli isolates from coastal marine sediments were characterized. The isolates were diverse: 30 sequence types were identified that have been previously documented in humans, livestock, and other animals. Virulence genes were found in all isolates, with more virulence genes found in isolates sampled from sediment closer to the effluent discharge point of a wastewater treatment plant. Antibiotic resistance was demonstrated phenotypically for one isolate, which also carried tetracycline resistance genes on a plasmid. Biofilm formation capacity varied for the different isolates, with most biofilm formed by phylogroup B1 isolates. All isolates were halotolerant, growing at 3.5% NaCl. This suggests that the properties of some isolates may facilitate survival in marine environments and can explain in part how marine sediments can be a reservoir for pathogenic E. coli. As disturbance of sediment could resuspend bacteria, this should be considered as a potential contributor to compromised bathing water quality at nearby beaches.
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- Isabel K Erb
- Applied Microbiology, Department of Chemistry, Lund University, PO Box 124, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden
- Sweden Water Research AB, Ideon Science Park, Scheelevägen 15, SE-223 70 Lund, Sweden
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- Water Resources Engineering, Department of Building and Environmental Technology, Lund University, PO Box 118, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden
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- Sweden Water Research AB, Ideon Science Park, Scheelevägen 15, SE-223 70 Lund, Sweden
- Water Resources Engineering, Department of Building and Environmental Technology, Lund University, PO Box 118, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden
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- Division for Systems and Synthetic Biology, Department of Life Sciences, SciLifeLab, Chalmers University of Technology, Kemivägen 10, SE-412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Institute of Biomedicine, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Guldhedsgatan 10, SE-413 46 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Centre for Antibiotic Resistance research (CARe), SE-413 45 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- City of Helsingborg, Department of City Planning, Järnvägsgatan 22, SE-252 25 Helsingborg, Sweden
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- Applied Microbiology, Department of Chemistry, Lund University, PO Box 124, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden
- Water Resources Engineering, Department of Building and Environmental Technology, Lund University, PO Box 118, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden
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Kaszecki E, Palberg D, Grant M, Griffin S, Dhanjal C, Capperauld M, Emery RJN, Saville BJ. Euglena mutabilis exists in a FAB consortium with microbes that enhance cadmium tolerance. Int Microbiol 2024; 27:1249-1268. [PMID: 38167969 PMCID: PMC11300505 DOI: 10.1007/s10123-023-00474-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Synthetic algal-fungal and algal-bacterial cultures have been investigated as a means to enhance the technological applications of the algae. This inclusion of other microbes has enhanced growth and improved stress tolerance of the algal culture. The goal of the current study was to investigate natural microbial consortia to gain an understanding of the occurrence and benefits of these associations in nature. The photosynthetic protist Euglena mutabilis is often found in association with other microbes in acidic environments with high heavy metal (HM) concentrations. This may suggest that microbial interactions are essential for the protist's ability to tolerate these extreme environments. Our study assessed the Cd tolerance of a natural fungal-algal-bacterial (FAB) association whereby the algae is E. mutabilis. RESULTS This study provides the first assessment of antibiotic and antimycotic agents on an E. mutabilis culture. The results indicate that antibiotic and antimycotic applications significantly decreased the viability of E. mutabilis cells when they were also exposed to Cd. Similar antibiotic treatments of E. gracilis cultures had variable or non-significant impacts on Cd tolerance. E. gracilis also recovered better after pre-treatment with antibiotics and Cd than did E. mutabilis. The recoveries were assessed by heterotrophic growth without antibiotics or Cd. In contrast, both Euglena species displayed increased chlorophyll production upon Cd exposure. PacBio full-length amplicon sequencing and targeted Sanger sequencing identified the microbial species present in the E. mutabilis culture to be the fungus Talaromyces sp. and the bacterium Acidiphilium acidophilum. CONCLUSION This study uncovers a possible fungal, algal, and bacterial relationship, what we refer to as a FAB consortium. The members of this consortium interact to enhance the response to Cd exposure. This results in a E. mutabilis culture that has a higher tolerance to Cd than the axenic E. gracilis. The description of this interaction provides a basis for explore the benefits of natural interactions. This will provide knowledge and direction for use when creating or maintaining FAB interactions for biotechnological purposes, including bioremediation.
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- Emma Kaszecki
- Environmental and Life Science Graduate Program, Trent University, Peterborough, ON, Canada
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- Environmental and Life Science Graduate Program, Trent University, Peterborough, ON, Canada
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- Environmental and Life Science Graduate Program, Trent University, Peterborough, ON, Canada
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- Forensic Science Department, Trent University, Peterborough, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Environmental and Life Science Graduate Program, Trent University, Peterborough, ON, Canada
- Department of Biology, Trent University, Peterborough, ON, Canada
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- Environmental and Life Science Graduate Program, Trent University, Peterborough, ON, Canada.
- Forensic Science Department, Trent University, Peterborough, ON, Canada.
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Zhu L, Xu Y, Li J, Lin G, Han X, Yi J, Jayaprada T, Zhou Z, Ying Y, Wang M. Environmentally persistent microbial contamination in agricultural soils: High risk of pathogenicity and antibiotic resistance. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2024; 190:108902. [PMID: 39059024 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.108902] [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: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 07/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Persistent microbial contamination commonly occurs in the environment. However, the characteristics and associated risks remain largely unknown. The coexistence of virulence factor genes (VFGs) and "last-resort" antibiotic resistance genes (LARGs) on human bacterial pathogens (HBPs) are notorious, creating ecological concerns and health risks. Herein, we explored the pathogenicity and antibiotic resistance levels of LARG-harboring HBPs in agricultural soils. Our findings revealed a high distribution level of VFGs and LARGs in soils (an absolute abundance up to 4.7 × 107 gene copies/g soil) by quantitative PCR (qPCR). Furthermore, most isolated LARG-harboring HBPs exhibited a 100 % lethality rate to Galleria mellonella. LARG-carrying plasmids had a low fitness cost to their host bacteria, implying the high adaptation of these plasmids within the HBPs. Most importantly, multiple LARG and VFG plasmid fusion and core genetic arrangements suggested that these LARG/VFG-linked plasmids endowed the stable and persistent horizontal spread of these genes in and/or cross the species and environments. This study not only unveiled high risk, multisource, compliance and stability aspects of environmentally persistent microbial contamination but also illuminated the importance of linking the phenotype-genotype-niche colonization of environmental microbial contamination within "One Health" framework.
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- Lin Zhu
- International Science and Technology Cooperation Platform for Low-Carbon Recycling of Waste and Green Development & Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310012, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, Department of Immunology and Pathogen Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- International Science and Technology Cooperation Platform for Low-Carbon Recycling of Waste and Green Development & Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310012, China
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- International Science and Technology Cooperation Platform for Low-Carbon Recycling of Waste and Green Development & Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310012, China
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- International Science and Technology Cooperation Platform for Low-Carbon Recycling of Waste and Green Development & Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310012, China
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- International Science and Technology Cooperation Platform for Low-Carbon Recycling of Waste and Green Development & Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310012, China
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- International Science and Technology Cooperation Platform for Low-Carbon Recycling of Waste and Green Development & Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310012, China
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- International Science and Technology Cooperation Platform for Low-Carbon Recycling of Waste and Green Development & Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310012, China.
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Dhiman S, Ramirez D, Arora R, Arthur G, Schweizer F. Enhancing outer membrane permeability of tetracycline antibiotics in P. aeruginosa using TOB-CIP conjugates. RSC Med Chem 2024:d4md00329b. [PMID: 39131887 PMCID: PMC11305099 DOI: 10.1039/d4md00329b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024] Open
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic critical 'priority 1' Gram-negative bacterium that poses a severe threat to public healthcare due to rising antibiotic resistance. Particularly, low membrane permeability and overexpression of efflux pumps in P. aeruginosa lead to intrinsic resistance that compromises the antibacterial activity of antibiotics. The broad-spectrum antibiotics class, tetracyclines, are rarely used to treat P. aeruginosa infections. In the present study, we describe a series of tobramycin-ciprofloxacin (TOB-CIP) conjugates in which the carboxylic acid of ciprofloxacin is linked to the aminoglycoside tobramycin using various tethers thereby generating a cationic amphiphile. The emerging amphiphilic conjugates potentiate tetracycline antibiotics including minocycline, doxycycline, tigecycline, and eravacycline against multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa isolates. The structure-activity relationship investigation indicates that the flexible hydrophobic C12 carbon-chain linker in TOB-CIP conjugate 1a is an optimal potentiator of tetracyclines against tetracycline-resistant and -susceptible strains of P. aeruginosa. Furthermore, conjugate 1a consistently synergized with the 3rd generation tetracycline, eravacycline, in P. aeruginosa PAO1 in the presence of up to 25% fetal bovine serum (FBS).
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- Shiv Dhiman
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Manitoba Winnipeg Manitoba R3T 2N2 Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Manitoba Winnipeg Manitoba R3T 2N2 Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Manitoba Winnipeg Manitoba R3T 2N2 Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, University of Manitoba Winnipeg Manitoba R3E 0J9 Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Manitoba Winnipeg Manitoba R3T 2N2 Canada
- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, University of Manitoba Winnipeg Manitoba R3E 0J9 Canada
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Li X, Wang M, Denk T, Buschauer R, Li Y, Beckmann R, Cheng J. Structural basis for differential inhibition of eukaryotic ribosomes by tigecycline. Nat Commun 2024; 15:5481. [PMID: 38942792 PMCID: PMC11213857 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49797-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024] Open
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Tigecycline is widely used for treating complicated bacterial infections for which there are no effective drugs. It inhibits bacterial protein translation by blocking the ribosomal A-site. However, even though it is also cytotoxic for human cells, the molecular mechanism of its inhibition remains unclear. Here, we present cryo-EM structures of tigecycline-bound human mitochondrial 55S, 39S, cytoplasmic 80S and yeast cytoplasmic 80S ribosomes. We find that at clinically relevant concentrations, tigecycline effectively targets human 55S mitoribosomes, potentially, by hindering A-site tRNA accommodation and by blocking the peptidyl transfer center. In contrast, tigecycline does not bind to human 80S ribosomes under physiological concentrations. However, at high tigecycline concentrations, in addition to blocking the A-site, both human and yeast 80S ribosomes bind tigecycline at another conserved binding site restricting the movement of the L1 stalk. In conclusion, the observed distinct binding properties of tigecycline may guide new pathways for drug design and therapy.
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- Xiang Li
- Minhang Hospital & Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, International Co-laboratory of Medical Epigenetics and Metabolism, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Minhang Hospital & Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, International Co-laboratory of Medical Epigenetics and Metabolism, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Gene Center, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Gene Center, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Minhang Hospital & Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, International Co-laboratory of Medical Epigenetics and Metabolism, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Gene Center, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany.
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- Minhang Hospital & Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, International Co-laboratory of Medical Epigenetics and Metabolism, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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Klenotic PA, Yu EW. Structural analysis of resistance-nodulation cell division transporters. Microbiol Mol Biol Rev 2024; 88:e0019823. [PMID: 38551344 PMCID: PMC11332337 DOI: 10.1128/mmbr.00198-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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SUMMARYInfectious bacteria have both intrinsic and acquired mechanisms to combat harmful biocides that enter the cell. Through adaptive pressures, many of these pathogens have become resistant to many, if not all, of the current antibiotics used today to treat these often deadly infections. One prominent mechanism is the upregulation of efflux systems, especially the resistance-nodulation-cell division class of exporters. These tripartite systems consist of an inner membrane transporter coupled with a periplasmic adaptor protein and an outer membrane channel to efficiently transport a diverse array of substrates from inside the cell to the extracellular space. Detailed mechanistic insight into how these inner membrane transporters recognize and shuttle their substrates can ultimately inform both new antibiotic and efflux pump inhibitor design. This review examines the structural basis of substrate recognition of these pumps and the molecular mechanisms underlying multidrug extrusion, which in turn mediate antimicrobial resistance in bacterial pathogens.
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- Philip A. Klenotic
- Department of Pharmacology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Tantalo LC, Luetkemeyer A, P Lieberman NA, Nunley BE, Avendaño C, Greninger AL, Celum C, Giacani L. Long-term in vitro exposure of Treponema pallidum to sub-bactericidal doxycycline did not induce resistance: Implications for doxy-PEP and syphilis. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.06.27.600921. [PMID: 38979216 PMCID: PMC11230427 DOI: 10.1101/2024.06.27.600921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxy-PEP) could significantly reduce syphilis incidence. However, the increase in intermittent doxycycline usage might select resistant Treponema pallidum ( T. pallidum ) strains. To assess whether resistance to doxycycline could be induced in this pathogen, we exposed the SS14 strain in vitro both intermittently and continuously to a sub-bactericidal doxycycline concentration that still exerts antibiotic pressure. During and after each exposure experiment, we assessed the doxycycline minimal inhibitory concentration in test and control treponemes and performed whole genome sequencing, concluding that no resistance developed. This work suggests that doxycycline-resistant T. pallidum is not an immediate threat for doxy-PEP implementation.
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Hu M, Yang W, Yan R, Chi J, Xia Q, Yang Y, Wang Y, Sun L, Li P. Co-evolution of vaginal microbiome and cervical cancer. J Transl Med 2024; 22:559. [PMID: 38863033 PMCID: PMC11167889 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-024-05265-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Exploration of adaptive evolutionary changes at the genetic level in vaginal microbial communities during different stages of cervical cancer remains limited. This study aimed to elucidate the mutational profile of the vaginal microbiota throughout the progression of cervical disease and subsequently establish diagnostic models. METHODS This study utilized a metagenomic dataset consisting of 151 subjects classified into four categories: invasive cervical cancer (CC) (n = 42), cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) (n = 43), HPV-infected (HPVi) patients without cervical lesions (n = 34), and healthy controls (n = 32). The analysis focused on changes in microbiome abundance and extracted information on genetic variation. Consequently, comprehensive multimodal microbial signatures associated with CC, encompassing taxonomic alterations, mutation signatures, and enriched metabolic functional pathways, were identified. Diagnostic models for predicting CC were established considering gene characteristics based on single nucleotide variants (SNVs). RESULTS In this study, we screened and analyzed the abundances of 18 key microbial strains during CC progression. Additionally, 71,6358 non-redundant mutations were identified, predominantly consisting of SNVs that were further annotated into 25,773 genes. Altered abundances of SNVs and mutation types were observed across the four groups. Specifically, there were 9847 SNVs in the HPV-infected group and 14,892 in the CC group. Furthermore, two distinct mutation signatures corresponding to the benign and malignant groups were identified. The enriched metabolic pathways showed limited similarity with only two overlapping pathways among the four groups. HPVi patients exhibited active nucleotide biosynthesis, whereas patients with CC demonstrated a significantly higher abundance of signaling and cellular-associated protein families. In contrast, healthy controls showed a distinct enrichment in sugar metabolism. Moreover, biomarkers based on microbial SNV abundance displayed stronger diagnostic capability (cc.AUC = 0.87) than the species-level biomarkers (cc.AUC = 0.78). Ultimately, the integration of multimodal biomarkers demonstrated optimal performance for accurately identifying different cervical statuses (cc.AUC = 0.86), with an acceptable performance (AUC = 0.79) in the external testing set. CONCLUSIONS The vaginal microbiome exhibits specific SNV evolution in conjunction with the progression of CC, and serves as a specific biomarker for distinguishing between different statuses of cervical disease.
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- Menglu Hu
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China.
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- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China.
- The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China.
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- Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Affiliated Kunshan Hospital of Jiangsu University, Kunshan, China.
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Neagu R, Popovici V, Ionescu LE, Ordeanu V, Biță A, Popescu DM, Ozon EA, Gîrd CE. Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Activity of Commercially Available Essential Oils Combinations with Conventional Antibiotics against Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacteria. Antibiotics (Basel) 2024; 13:478. [PMID: 38927145 PMCID: PMC11200707 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics13060478] [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: 04/20/2024] [Revised: 05/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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The present study aims to evaluate the antibacterial activity of five commercially available essential oils (EOs), Lavender (LEO), Clove (CEO), Oregano (OEO), Eucalyptus (EEO), and Peppermint (PEO), against the most-known MDR Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria-Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923), Escherichia coli (ATCC 25922), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 27853)-alone and in various combinations. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis established their complex compositions. Then, their antibacterial activity-expressed as the inhibition zone diameter (IZD) value (mm)-was investigated in vitro by the diffusimetric antibiogram method, using sterile cellulose discs with Ø 6 mm impregnated with 10 µL of sample and sterile borosilicate glass cylinders loaded with 100 µL; the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) value (µg/mL) for each EO was calculated from the IZD values (mm) measured after 24 h. The following EO combinations were evaluated: OEO+CEO, CEO+EEO, CEO+PEO, LEO+EEO, and EEO+PEO. Then, the influence of each dual combination on the activity of three conventional antibacterial drugs-Neomycin (NEO), Tetracycline (TET), and Bacitracin (BAC)-was investigated. The most active EOs against S. aureus and E. coli were LEO and OEO (IZD = 40 mm). They were followed by CEO and EEO (IZD = 20-27 mm); PEO exhibited the lowest antibacterial activity (IZD = 15-20 mm). EEO alone showed the highest inhibitory activity on P. aeruginosa (IZD = 25-35 mm). It was followed by CEO, LEO, and EEO (IZD = 7-11 mm), while PEO proved no antibacterial action against it (IZD = 0 mm). Only one synergic action was recorded (OEO+CEO against P. aeruginosa); EEO+PEO revealed partial synergism against S. aureus and CEO+PEO showed additive behavior against E. coli. Two triple associations with TET showed partial synergism against E. coli, and the other two (with NEO and TET) evidenced the same behavior against S. aureus; all contained EEO+PEO or CEO+PEO. Most combinations reported indifference. However, numerous cases involved antagonism between the constituents included in the double and triple combinations, and the EOs with the strongest antibacterial activities belonged to the highest antagonistic combinations. A consistent statistical analysis supported our results, showing that the EOs with moderate antibacterial activities could generate combinations with higher inhibitory effects based on synergistic or additive interactions.
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- Răzvan Neagu
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, and Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia Street, 020956 Bucharest, Romania; (R.N.); (C.E.G.)
- Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, “Cantacuzino” National Military Medical Institute for Research and Development, 103 Spl. Independentei, 050096 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Center for Mountain Economics, “Costin C. Kiriţescu” National Institute of Economic Research (INCE-CEMONT), Romanian Academy, 725700 Vatra-Dornei, Romania
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- Experimental Microbiology Laboratory, “Cantacuzino” National Military Medical Institute for Research and Development, 103 Spl. Independentei, 050096 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Titu Maiorescu” University, 16 Sincai, 040314 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania;
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- Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, “Cantacuzino” National Military Medical Institute for Research and Development, 103 Spl. Independentei, 050096 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia Street, 020956 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, and Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Traian Vuia Street, 020956 Bucharest, Romania; (R.N.); (C.E.G.)
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Zhou K, Li CL, Zhang H, Suo BJ, Zhang YX, Ren XL, Wang YX, Mi CM, Ma LL, Zhou LY, Tian XL, Song ZQ. Minocycline in the eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Gastroenterol 2024; 30:2354-2368. [PMID: 38813048 PMCID: PMC11130572 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i17.2354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/30/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Difficulty in obtaining tetracycline, increased adverse reactions, and relatively complicated medication methods have limited the clinical application of the classic bismuth quadruple therapy. Therefore, the search for new alternative drugs has become one of the research hotspots. In recent years, minocycline, as a semisynthetic tetracycline, has demonstrated good potential for eradicating Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, but the systematic evaluation of its role remains lacking. AIM To explore the efficacy, safety, and compliance of minocycline in eradicating H. pylori infection. METHODS We comprehensively retrieved the electronic databases of PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, SinoMed, and Wanfang database as of October 30, 2023, and finally included 22 research reports on H. pylori eradication with minocycline-containing regimens as per the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The eradication rates of H. pylori were calculated using a fixed or a random effect model, and the heterogeneity and publication bias of the studies were measured. RESULTS The single-arm meta-analysis revealed that the minocycline-containing regimens achieved good overall H. pylori eradication rates, reaching 82.3% [95% confidence interval (CI): 79.7%-85.1%] in the intention-to-treat analysis and 90.0% (95%CI: 87.7%-92.4%) in the per-protocol analysis. The overall safety and compliance of the minocycline-containing regimens were good, demonstrating an overall incidence of adverse reactions of 36.5% (95%CI: 31.5%-42.2%). Further by traditional meta-analysis, the results showed that the minocycline-containing regimens were not statistically different from other commonly used eradication regimens in eradication rate and incidence of adverse effects. Most of the adverse reactions were mild to moderate and well-tolerated, and dizziness was relatively prominent in the minocycline-containing regimens (16%). CONCLUSION The minocycline-containing regimens demonstrated good efficacy, safety, and compliance in H. pylori eradication. Minocycline has good potential to replace tetracycline for eradicating H. pylori infection.
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- Kai Zhou
- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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Cauquil L, Beaumont M, Schmaltz-Panneau B, Liaubet L, Lippi Y, Naylies C, Bluy L, Poli M, Gress L, Lencina C, Duranthon V, Combes S. Coprophagia in early life tunes expression of immune genes after weaning in rabbit ileum. Sci Rep 2024; 14:8898. [PMID: 38632468 PMCID: PMC11024171 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-59591-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Coprophagia by suckling rabbits, i.e. ingestion of feces from their mother, reduces mortality after weaning. We hypothesized that this beneficial effect of coprophagia is immune-mediated at the intestinal level. Therefore, this study investigated immune development after weaning by analyzing the ileal transcriptome at day 35 and 49 in rabbits with differential access to coprophagia in early life. Rabbit pups had access between day 1 and 15 to (i) no feces (NF) or (ii) feces from unrelated does (Foreign Feces, FF) or (iii) feces from unrelated does treated with antibiotics (FFab). 350 genes were differentially expressed between day 35 and day 49 in suckling rabbits with access to coprophagia. These genes coded for antimicrobial peptides, a mucin, cytokines and chemokines, pattern recognition receptors, proteins involved in immunoglobulin A secretion and in interferon signaling pathway. Strikingly, prevention of coprophagia or access to feces from antibiotic-treated does in early life blunted immune development between day 35 et 49 in the ileum of rabbits. Thus, coprophagia might be crucial for the maturation of intestinal immunity in rabbits and could explain why this behavior improves survival.
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- L Cauquil
- GenPhySE, Université de Toulouse, INRAE, ENVT, 31326, Castanet-Tolosan, France
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- GenPhySE, Université de Toulouse, INRAE, ENVT, 31326, Castanet-Tolosan, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, UVSQ, INRAE, BREED, 78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France
- Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, BREED, 94700, Maisons-Alfort, France
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- GenPhySE, Université de Toulouse, INRAE, ENVT, 31326, Castanet-Tolosan, France
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- Toxalim, Université de Toulouse, INRAE, ENVT, INP-Purpan, Toulouse, France
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- Toxalim, Université de Toulouse, INRAE, ENVT, INP-Purpan, Toulouse, France
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- GenPhySE, Université de Toulouse, INRAE, ENVT, 31326, Castanet-Tolosan, France
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- GenPhySE, Université de Toulouse, INRAE, ENVT, 31326, Castanet-Tolosan, France
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- GenPhySE, Université de Toulouse, INRAE, ENVT, 31326, Castanet-Tolosan, France
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- GenPhySE, Université de Toulouse, INRAE, ENVT, 31326, Castanet-Tolosan, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, UVSQ, INRAE, BREED, 78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France
- Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, BREED, 94700, Maisons-Alfort, France
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- GenPhySE, Université de Toulouse, INRAE, ENVT, 31326, Castanet-Tolosan, France.
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Blake KS, Kumar H, Loganathan A, Williford EE, Diorio-Toth L, Xue YP, Tang WK, Campbell TP, Chong DD, Angtuaco S, Wencewicz TA, Tolia NH, Dantas G. Sequence-structure-function characterization of the emerging tetracycline destructase family of antibiotic resistance enzymes. Commun Biol 2024; 7:336. [PMID: 38493211 PMCID: PMC10944477 DOI: 10.1038/s42003-024-06023-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024] Open
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Tetracycline destructases (TDases) are flavin monooxygenases which can confer resistance to all generations of tetracycline antibiotics. The recent increase in the number and diversity of reported TDase sequences enables a deep investigation of the TDase sequence-structure-function landscape. Here, we evaluate the sequence determinants of TDase function through two complementary approaches: (1) constructing profile hidden Markov models to predict new TDases, and (2) using multiple sequence alignments to identify conserved positions important to protein function. Using the HMM-based approach we screened 50 high-scoring candidate sequences in Escherichia coli, leading to the discovery of 13 new TDases. The X-ray crystal structures of two new enzymes from Legionella species were determined, and the ability of anhydrotetracycline to inhibit their tetracycline-inactivating activity was confirmed. Using the MSA-based approach we identified 31 amino acid positions 100% conserved across all known TDase sequences. The roles of these positions were analyzed by alanine-scanning mutagenesis in two TDases, to study the impact on cell and in vitro activity, structure, and stability. These results expand the diversity of TDase sequences and provide valuable insights into the roles of important residues in TDases, and flavin monooxygenases more broadly.
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- Kevin S Blake
- The Edison Family Center for Genome Sciences and Systems Biology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Host-Pathogen Interactions and Structural Vaccinology section (HPISV), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD, USA
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- The Edison Family Center for Genome Sciences and Systems Biology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- The Edison Family Center for Genome Sciences and Systems Biology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- The Edison Family Center for Genome Sciences and Systems Biology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Host-Pathogen Interactions and Structural Vaccinology section (HPISV), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD, USA
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- The Edison Family Center for Genome Sciences and Systems Biology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- The Edison Family Center for Genome Sciences and Systems Biology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- The Edison Family Center for Genome Sciences and Systems Biology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA.
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- Host-Pathogen Interactions and Structural Vaccinology section (HPISV), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD, USA.
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- The Edison Family Center for Genome Sciences and Systems Biology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Division of Laboratory and Genomic Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
- Department of Molecular Microbiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
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Han Y, Kong X, Gu Y, Bao R, Yi L, Liu L, Lan L, Gan Z, Yi J. Fluorescence sensor based on optimized quantum yield manganese-carbon polymer dots and smartphone-integrated sensing platform for tetracycline detection. Mikrochim Acta 2024; 191:141. [PMID: 38363372 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-024-06225-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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The one-step synthesis of Mn-doped carbon quantum dots (Mn-CPDs) with a high quantum yield (QY = 45%) is reported using the microwave-assisted method. Subsequently, Mn-CPDs were successfully combined with Eu3+ ions to construct an Eu3+@Mn-CPDs fluorescence sensor. The presence of tetracycline (TC) induced a transition of fluorescence emission from blue (434 nm) to red (618 nm), and a robust linear relationship was observed between the ratio of F618 nm / F434 nm and the TC concentration (5 - 50 nmol/L), with a limit of detection (LOD) of 5.76 nmol/L. The underlying mechanism of Eu3+@Mn-CPDs and TC sensing is unveiled as a synergistic effect involving inner filter effect (IFE) and concurrent interactions. Notably, the smartphone-integrated sensing platform based on Eu3+@Mn-CPDs enables rapid and quantitative TC detection within a short time (< 30 s) by monitoring fluorescence color changes, achieving high-detection sensitivities (with a LOD of 6.18 nmol/L). This versatile and efficient sensing platform demonstrates its potential for the determination of TC concentrations in milk, honey, and tap water samples.
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- Yushu Han
- Faculty of Material Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Faculty of Material Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China.
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China.
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- Faculty of Material Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China.
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Faculty of Material Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Faculty of Material Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Faculty of Material Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Faculty of Material Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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Sadia M, Ahmad I, Aziz S, Khan R, Zahoor M, Ullah R, Ali EA. Carbon-Supported Nanocomposite Synthesis, Characterization, and Application as an Efficient Adsorbent for Ciprofloxacin and Amoxicillin. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:6815-6827. [PMID: 38371783 PMCID: PMC10870352 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c08161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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The existence of antibiotics in the environment has recently raised serious concerns about their possible hazards to human health and the water ecosystem. In the current study, an activated carbon-supported nanocomposite, AC-CoFe2O3, was synthesized by a coprecipitation method, characterized, and then applied to adsorb different drugs from water. The synthesized composites were characterized by using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller plots, and scanning electron microscopy. The adsorption of both Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and Amoxicillin (Amoxi) antibiotics on the composite followed the pseudo-second-order kinetic model (R2 = 0.9981 and 0.9974 mg g-1 min-1, respectively). Langmuir isotherm was the best-fit model showing 312.17 and 217.76 mg g-1 adsorption capacities for Ciprofloxacin and Amoxicillin, respectively, at 333 K. The negative Gibbs free energy (ΔG°) specified the spontaneity of the method. The positive change in the enthalpy (ΔH) indicated that the adsorption process was assisted by higher temperatures. The different optimized parameters were pH, contact time, adsorbent weight, concentration, and temperature. The maximum adsorption of Cipro was found to be 98.41% at pH 12, while for Amoxi, it was 89.09% at pH 2 at 333 K. The drugs were then successfully determined from natural water samples at optimized conditions using these nanocomposites.
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- Maria Sadia
- Department of Chemistry, University of Malakand, Lower Dir, Chakdara 18800, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Malakand, Lower Dir, Chakdara 18800, Pakistan
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Malakand, Lower Dir, Chakdara 18800, Pakistan
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Kwangwoon University Seoul, Seoul 54047, South Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Malakand, Chakdara, Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 18000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy King Saud University Riyadh, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Zhang F, Zhang J, Lin G, Chen X, Huang H, Xu C, Chi H. Antibiotic Resistance and Genetic Profiles of Vibrio parahaemolyticus Isolated from Farmed Pacific White Shrimp ( Litopenaeus vannamei) in Ningde Regions. Microorganisms 2024; 12:152. [PMID: 38257979 PMCID: PMC10821069 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12010152] [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: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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To better understand the antibiotic resistance, virulence genes, and some related drug-resistance genes of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in farmed pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) in Ningde regions, Fujian province, we collected and isolated a total of 102 strains of V. parahaemolyticus from farmed pacific white shrimp in three different areas of Ningde in 2022. The Kirby-Bauer disk method was used to detect V. parahaemolyticus resistance to 22 antibiotics, and resistant genes (such as quinolones (qnrVC136, qnrVC457, qnrA), tetracyclines (tet A, tetM, tetB), sulfonamides (sulI, sulII, sulIII), aminoglycosides (strA, strB), phenicols (cat, optrA, floR, cfr), β-lactams (carB), and macrolides (erm)) were detected by using PCR. The findings in this study revealed that V. parahaemolyticus was most resistant to sulfamoxazole, rifampicin, and erythromycin, with resistance rates of 56.9%, 36.3%, and 33.3%, respectively. Flufenicol, chloramphenicol, and ofloxacin susceptibility rates were 97.1%, 94.1%, and 92.2%, respectively. In all, 46% of the bacteria tested positive for multi-drug resistance. The virulence gene test revealed that all bacteria lacked the tdh and trh genes. Furthermore, 91.84% and 52.04% of the isolates were largely mediated by cat and sulII, respectively, with less than 5% resistance to aminoglycosides and macrolides. There was a clear mismatch between the antimicrobial resistance phenotypes and genotypes, indicating the complexities of V. parahaemolyticus resistance.
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- Fangfang Zhang
- Mindong Fishery Research Institute of Fujian Province, Ningde 352100, China
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- Mindong Fishery Research Institute of Fujian Province, Ningde 352100, China
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- Mindong Fishery Research Institute of Fujian Province, Ningde 352100, China
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- Mindong Fishery Research Institute of Fujian Province, Ningde 352100, China
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- Mindong Fishery Research Institute of Fujian Province, Ningde 352100, China
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- Mindong Fishery Research Institute of Fujian Province, Ningde 352100, China
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- East China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Shanghai 200090, China
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Liu L, Zhao N, Yang K, Liao H, Liu X, Wu Y, Wang Y, Peng X, Wu Y. Proteomic Analysis of Staphylococcus aureus Treated with ShangKeHuangShui. Biol Pharm Bull 2024; 47:292-302. [PMID: 38281773 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.b23-00471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Staphylococcus aureus (SAU) stands as the prevailing pathogen in post-traumatic infections, with the emergence of antibiotic resistance presenting formidable treatment hurdles. The pressing need is to explore novel antibiotics to address this challenge. ShangKeHuangShui (SKHS), a patented traditional Chinese herbal formula, has gained widespread use in averting post-traumatic infections, but its biological effects remain incomplete understanding. This study's primary objective was to delve into the antibacterial properties, potential antibacterial compounds within SKHS, and their associated molecular targets. In vitro SKHS antibacterial assays demonstrated that the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was 8.625 mg/mL and the minimum bactericide concentration (MBC) was 17.25 mg/mL. Proteomic analysis based on tandem mass tag (TMT) showed significant changes in the expression level of 246 proteins in SKHS treated group compared to control group, with 79 proteins upregulated and 167 proteins downregulated (>1.5-fold, p < 0.05). Subsequently, thirteen target proteins related to various biological processes and multiple metabolic pathways were selected to conduct parallel reaction monitoring (PRM) and molecular docking screen. In protein tyrosine phosphatase PtpA (ptpA) docking screening, phellodendrine and obacunone can bind to ptpA with the binding energy of - 8.4 and - 8.3 kcal/mol, respectively. This suggests their potential impact on antibacterial activity by modulating the two-component system of SAU. The discovery lays a groundwork for future research endeavors for exploring new antibacterial candidates and elucidating specific active chemical components within SKHS that match target proteins. Further investigations are imperative to unveil the biological effects of these monomers and their potential synergistic actions.
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- Lichu Liu
- Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Laboratory Medicine Center, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Center for Translational Medicine Research and Development, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Li L, Wang L, Yang S, Zhang Y, Gao Y, Ji Q, Fu L, Wei Q, Sun F, Qu S. Tigecycline-resistance mechanisms and biological characteristics of drug-resistant Salmonella Typhimurium strains in vitro. Vet Microbiol 2024; 288:109927. [PMID: 38043448 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2023.109927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Increased drug resistance of Gram-negative bacteria to tetracycline caused by the unreasonable overuse of tigecycline has attracted extensive attention to reveal potential mechanisms. Here, we identified a tigecycline-resistant strain called TR16, derived from Salmonella Typhimurium ATCC13311 (AT), and examined its biological characteristics. Compared with AT, the TR16 strain showed significantly higher resistance to amoxicillin but lower resistance to gentamicin. Although the growth curves of TR16 and AT were similar, TR16 showed a significantly increased capacity for biofilm formation and a notably decreased motility compared to AT. Furthermore, transcriptome sequencing and reverse transcription-quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) were implemented to evaluate the genetic difference between AT and TR16. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) analysis was also conducted to identify single nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs) and screened out two genetic mutations (lptD and rpsJ). The acrB gene of TR16 was knocked out through CRISPR/Cas9 system to further elucidate underlying mechanisms of tigecycline resistance in Salmonella Typhimurium. The up-regulation of acrB in TR16 was verified by RNA-seq and RT-qPCR, and the lack of acrB resulted in a 16-fold reduction in tigecycline resistance in TR16. Collectively, these results implied that AcrB efflux pump plays a key role in the tigecycline resistance of Salmonella, shedding light on the potential of AcrB efflux pump as a novel target for the discovery and development of new antibiotics.
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- Lin Li
- Animal-Derived Food Safety Innovation Team, Pharmacology and Toxicology Laboratory, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, PR China; Anhui Province Key Lab of Veterinary Pathobiology and Disease Control, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, PR China
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- Animal-Derived Food Safety Innovation Team, Pharmacology and Toxicology Laboratory, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, PR China
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- Animal-Derived Food Safety Innovation Team, Pharmacology and Toxicology Laboratory, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, PR China
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- Animal-Derived Food Safety Innovation Team, Pharmacology and Toxicology Laboratory, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, PR China
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- Animal-Derived Food Safety Innovation Team, Pharmacology and Toxicology Laboratory, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, PR China
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- Animal-Derived Food Safety Innovation Team, Pharmacology and Toxicology Laboratory, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, PR China
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- Animal-Derived Food Safety Innovation Team, Pharmacology and Toxicology Laboratory, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, PR China
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- Animal-Derived Food Safety Innovation Team, Pharmacology and Toxicology Laboratory, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, PR China
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- Animal-Derived Food Safety Innovation Team, Pharmacology and Toxicology Laboratory, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, PR China; Anhui Province Key Lab of Veterinary Pathobiology and Disease Control, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, PR China.
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- Animal-Derived Food Safety Innovation Team, Pharmacology and Toxicology Laboratory, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, PR China; Anhui Province Key Lab of Veterinary Pathobiology and Disease Control, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, PR China.
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Zheng Q, Li L, Yin X, Che Y, Zhang T. Is ICE hot? A genomic comparative study reveals integrative and conjugative elements as "hot" vectors for the dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes. mSystems 2023; 8:e0017823. [PMID: 38032189 PMCID: PMC10734551 DOI: 10.1128/msystems.00178-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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IMPORTANCE Different from other extensively studied mobile genetic elements (MGEs) whose discoveries were initiated decades ago (1950s-1980s), integrative and conjugative elements (ICEs), a diverse array of more recently identified elements that were formally termed in 2002, have aroused increasing concern for their crucial contribution to the dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). However, the comprehensive understanding on ICEs' ARG profile across the bacterial tree of life is still blurred. Through a genomic study by comparison with two key MGEs, we, for the first time, systematically investigated the ARG profile as well as the host range of ICEs and also explored the MGE-specific potential to facilitate ARG propagation across phylogenetic barriers. These findings could serve as a theoretical foundation for risk assessment of ARGs mediated by distinct MGEs and further to optimize therapeutic strategies aimed at restraining antibiotic resistance crises.
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- Qi Zheng
- Department of Civil Engineering, Environmental Microbiome Engineering and Biotechnology Laboratory, Center for Environmental Engineering Research,The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Environmental Microbiome Engineering and Biotechnology Laboratory, Center for Environmental Engineering Research,The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Environmental Microbiome Engineering and Biotechnology Laboratory, Center for Environmental Engineering Research,The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Environmental Microbiome Engineering and Biotechnology Laboratory, Center for Environmental Engineering Research,The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Environmental Microbiome Engineering and Biotechnology Laboratory, Center for Environmental Engineering Research,The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Laddha H, Sharma P, Jadhav NB, Abedeen MZ, Gupta R. Batch Experimental Studies and Statistical Modeling for the Effective Removal of Tetracycline from Wastewater Using Bimetallic Zn-Cu-Metal-Organic Framework@Hydrogel Composite Beads. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023. [PMID: 38036945 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c02385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is on an upsurge as more and more broad-spectrum antibiotics are being used haphazardly, resulting in imbalances in the ecosystem and disrupting common/systematic clinical protocols. To combat this issue, metal-organic framework embedded zinc-copper-benzenedicarboxylate@calcium alginate composite beads (Zn-Cu-BDC@CA CBs) were synthesized and utilized for the adsorption of tetracycline (TC) from water. The surface morphology, presence of functional groups, surface area, and thermal stability of Zn-Cu-BDC@CA CBs were evaluated by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), respectively. Batch adsorption experiments were also carried out to optimize the adsorption performance of Zn-Cu-BDC@CA CBs for TC by adjusting the key parameters, including pH of the solution, contact time, adsorbent dosage, temperature, and initial concentration of TC. From the RSM model, 96.8% removal of TC takes place under the optimum conditions (pH = 7.3, mass = 17.2 mg, concentration = 21.3 ppm, time = 3.4 h, and temperature = 31.8 °C), which aligns closely with the experimental batch study, where the addition of 20 mg of adsorbent to a 20 mL TC solution (20 mg/L) at a pH of 7 and a temperature of 27 °C yielded an impressive TC removal efficiency of 96.55% within 180 min. Zn-Cu-BDC@CA CBs possess homogeneous adsorption surfaces, and TC is adsorbed via monolayer chemisorption, according to the results derived from the Langmuir isotherm model and pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The thermodynamic analysis indicated that the adsorption process is both endothermic and spontaneous. In their entirety, the synthesized Zn-Cu-BDC@CA CBs exhibit certain operational advantages, such as simple separation, satisfactory adsorption performance, and decent recyclability, indicating their viability for industrial application of elimination of TC residues from aquatic environments.
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- Harshita Laddha
- Department of Chemistry, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur 302017, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur 302017, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur 302017, India
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- Materials Research Centre, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur 302017, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur 302017, India
- Materials Research Centre, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur 302017, India
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Tang L, Zhou S, Li F, Sun L, Lu H. Ozone Micronano-bubble-Enhanced Selective Degradation of Oxytetracycline from Production Wastewater: The Overlooked Singlet Oxygen Oxidation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:18550-18562. [PMID: 36474357 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c06008] [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] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The efficient and selective removal of refractory antibiotics from high-strength antibiotic production wastewater is crucial but remains a substantial challenge. In this study, a novel ozone micronano-bubble (MNB)-enhanced treatment system was constructed for antibiotic production wastewater treatment. Compared with conventional ozone, ozone MNBs exhibit excellent treatment efficiency for oxytetracycline (OTC) degradation and toxicity decrease. Notably, this study identifies the overlooked singlet oxygen (1O2) for the first time as a crucial active species in the ozone MNB system through probe and electron paramagnetic resonance methods. Subsequently, the oxidation mechanisms of OTC by ozone MNBs are systematically investigated. Owing to the high reactivity of OTC toward 1O2, ozone MNBs enhance the selective and anti-interference performance of OTC degradation in raw OTC production wastewater with complex matrixes. This study provides insights into the mechanism of ozone MNB-enhanced pollutant degradation and a new perspective for the efficient treatment of high-concentration industrial wastewater using ozone MNBs. In addition, this study presents a promising technology with scientific guidance for the treatment of antibiotic production wastewater.
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- Lan Tang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Institute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510275, China
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Cantillo Villa Y, Triga A, Katharios P. Polyinfection in Fish Aeromoniasis: A Study of Co-Isolated Aeromonas Species in Aeromonas veronii Outbreaks. Pathogens 2023; 12:1337. [PMID: 38003801 PMCID: PMC10674900 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens12111337] [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: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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We studied the phenotypic and genomic characteristics related to the virulence and antibiotic resistance of two Aeromonas strains, which were co-isolated before an outbreak of Aeromonas veronii among diseased seabass on Agathonisi Island, Greece, in April 2015. The first strain, AG2.13.2, is a potentially pathogenic mesophilic variant of Aeromonas salmonicida, and the second, AG2.13.5, corresponds to an Aeromonas rivipollensis related to A. rivipollensis KN-Mc-11N1 with an ANI value of 97.32%. AG2.13.2 lacks the type III secretion system just like other mesophilic strains of A. salmonicida. This characteristic has been associated with lower virulence. However, the genome of AG2.13.2 contains other important virulence factors such as type II and type VI secretion systems, and toxins such as rtxA, aerolysin aer/act, and different types of hemolysins. The strain also carries several genes associated with antibiotic resistance such as the tetE efflux pump, and exhibits resistance to tetracycline, ampicillin, and oxolinic acid. In an in vivo challenge test with gilthead seabream larvae, the A. veronii bv sobria strain AG5.28.6 exhibited the highest virulence among all tested strains. Conversely, both A. salmonicida and A. rivipollensis showed minimal virulence when administered alone. Interestingly, when A. veronii bv sobria AG5.28.6 was co-administered with A. rivipollensis, the larvae survival probability increased compared to those exposed to A. veronii bv sobria AG5.28.6 alone. This finding indicates an antagonistic interaction between A. veronii bv sobria AG5.28.6 and A. rivipollensis AG2.13.5. The co-administration of A. veronii bv sobria AG5.28.6 with Aeromonas salmonicida did not yield distinct survival probabilities. Our results validate that the primary pathogen responsible for European seabass aeromoniasis is Aeromonas veronii bv sobria.
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- Yanelys Cantillo Villa
- Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology and Aquaculture (IMBBC), Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), 71500 Gournes, Greece; (Y.C.V.); (A.T.)
- Department of Biology, University of Crete, 71110 Heraklion, Greece
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- Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology and Aquaculture (IMBBC), Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), 71500 Gournes, Greece; (Y.C.V.); (A.T.)
- Department of Biology, University of Crete, 71110 Heraklion, Greece
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- Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology and Aquaculture (IMBBC), Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), 71500 Gournes, Greece; (Y.C.V.); (A.T.)
- Aquatic Biologicals, Thalassocosmos, 71500 Gournes, Greece
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Manoharadas S, Al-Rayes BF, Almuzaini MAM, Almohammadi YM. Resensitisation of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus to Conventional Antibiotics in the Presence of an Engineered Enzybiotic. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2511. [PMID: 37896271 PMCID: PMC10610342 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15102511] [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: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the most dreadful pathogens relevant in community and nosocomial-related infections around the world. Resensitising MRSA to antibiotics, once it became resistant, was a tough choice due to the high adaptability of this bacteria to savage conditions. This study aimed to create a chimeric enzybiotic against MRSA and test its efficiency, either individually or in combination with antibiotics. The novel enzybiotic BAC100 was constructed by fusing the catalytic domain from the bacteriocin BacL1 from Enterococcus faecalis with the cell-wall-binding domain from protein P17 of Staphylococcus aureus bacteriophage ϕ44AHJD. Apart from its partial lone activity, BAC100 was found to resensitise the MRSA strain to traditional antibiotics, including ampicillin and tetracycline. Both drugs were able to reduce live MRSA cells by 85 and 90%, respectively, within 60 min of treatment together with BAC100. However, no significant activity was observed against MRSA when these drugs were tested independently, pointing to the inherent resistance of MRSA against these conventional antibiotics. To our knowledge, this is one of the first instances where an engineered enzybiotic was found to resensitise MRSA to conventional antibiotics. This study will pave the way for the development of similar peptides that can be used together with antibiotics against gruesome pathogens of clinical importance.
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- Salim Manoharadas
- Central Laboratory, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2454, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (B.F.A.-R.); (M.A.M.A.); (Y.M.A.)
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Lin C, Tan M, Wang D, Gu C, Wu Y, Wang S. Safety of Tigecycline in Patients on Antithrombotic Therapy: A Single-Center Retrospective Study. Pharmacology 2023; 108:540-549. [PMID: 37751720 PMCID: PMC10664336 DOI: 10.1159/000532001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The aims of the study were to investigate the risk factors of tigecycline-induced hypofibrinogenemia and to evaluate the safety of tigecycline with concomitant antithrombotic drugs. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of patients who received tigecycline for more than 3 days between January 2015 and June 2019. Clinical and laboratory data were collected including fibrinogen concertation, tigecycline dose, duration of treatment, disease severity, complete blood count, indicators of infection, liver and renal function. Risk factors of hypofibrinogenemia were analyzed by univariate and multivariate analysis. To evaluate the safety of tigecycline and concomitant antithrombotic drugs, bleeding events were assessed by comparing the decline in hemoglobin and the amount of red blood cell transfusion in patients with antithrombotic drugs and those without. RESULTS This study included a total of 68 cases, 20 of which experienced hypofibrinogenemia while receiving tigecycline treatment. Duration of treatment, cefoperazone/sulbactam combination therapy, and fibrinogen levels prior to initiation of tigecycline were risk factors associated with tigecycline-induced hypofibrinogenemia. There were 26 recorded bleeding incidents, 25 of which happened before the start of tigecycline. Antithrombotic and non-antithrombotic patients did not differ in their hemoglobin decline or need for red blood cell transfusions while taking tigecycline. CONCLUSION A longer treatment duration, cefoperazone/sulbactam combination therapy, and a lower level of fibrinogen before tigecycline were associated with an increased risk of tigecycline-induced hypofibrinogenemia. A combination of antithrombotic drugs and tigecycline did not aggravate the bleeding events during tigecycline treatment.
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- Chuwen Lin
- Department of Neurology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Rigas D, Grivas N, Nelli A, Gouva E, Skoufos I, Kormas K, Tzora A, Lagkouvardos I. Persistent Dysbiosis, Parasite Rise and Growth Impairment in Aquacultured European Seabass after Oxytetracycline Treatment. Microorganisms 2023; 11:2302. [PMID: 37764146 PMCID: PMC10534334 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11092302] [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: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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The use of antibiotics in open-water aquaculture is often unavoidable when faced with pathogens with high mortality rates. In addition, seasonal pathogen surges have become more common and more intense over the years. Apart from the apparent cost of antibiotic treatment, it has been observed that, in aquaculture practice, the surviving fish often display measurable growth impairment. To understand the role of gut microbiota on the observed growth impairment, in this study, we follow the incidence of Photobacterium damselae subsp. piscicida in a seabass commercial open-water aquaculture setting in Galaxidi (Greece). Fish around 10 months of age were fed with feed containing oxytetracycline (120 mg/kg/day) for twelve days, followed by a twelve-day withdrawal period, and another eighteen days of treatment. The fish were sampled 19 days before the start of the first treatment and one month after the end of the second treatment cycle. Sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene was used to measure changes in the gut microbiome. Overall, the gut microbiota community, even a month after treatment, was highly dysbiotic and characterized by very low alpha diversity. High abundances of alkalophilic bacteria in the post-antibiotic-treated fish indicated a rise in pH that was coupled with a significant increase in gut parasites. This study's results indicate that oxytetracycline (OTC) treatment causes persistent dysbiosis even one month after withdrawal and provides a more suitable environment for an increase in parasites. These findings highlight the need for interventions to restore a healthy and protective gut microbiome.
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- Dimitris Rigas
- Galaxidi Marine Farm S.A., 33200 Galaxidi, Greece; (D.R.); (N.G.)
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- Galaxidi Marine Farm S.A., 33200 Galaxidi, Greece; (D.R.); (N.G.)
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- Laboratory of Animal Health, Food Hygiene and Quality, Department of Agriculture, School of Agriculture, University of Ioannina, 47100 Arta, Greece; (A.N.); (E.G.); (I.S.); (A.T.)
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- Laboratory of Animal Health, Food Hygiene and Quality, Department of Agriculture, School of Agriculture, University of Ioannina, 47100 Arta, Greece; (A.N.); (E.G.); (I.S.); (A.T.)
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- Laboratory of Animal Health, Food Hygiene and Quality, Department of Agriculture, School of Agriculture, University of Ioannina, 47100 Arta, Greece; (A.N.); (E.G.); (I.S.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Ichthyology and Aquatic Environment, University of Thessaly, 38446 Volos, Greece;
- Agricultural Development Institute, University Research and Innovation Centre “IASON”, Argonafton & Filellinon, 38221 Volos, Greece
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- Laboratory of Animal Health, Food Hygiene and Quality, Department of Agriculture, School of Agriculture, University of Ioannina, 47100 Arta, Greece; (A.N.); (E.G.); (I.S.); (A.T.)
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- Laboratory of Animal Health, Food Hygiene and Quality, Department of Agriculture, School of Agriculture, University of Ioannina, 47100 Arta, Greece; (A.N.); (E.G.); (I.S.); (A.T.)
- Department of Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis, School of Medicine, University of Crete, 71500 Heraklion, Greece
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Jaroszewski J, Mamun N, Czaja K. Bidirectional Interaction between Tetracyclines and Gut Microbiome. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:1438. [PMID: 37760733 PMCID: PMC10525114 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12091438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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The escalating misuse of antibiotics, particularly broad-spectrum antibiotics, has emerged as a pivotal driver of drug resistance. Among these agents, tetracyclines are widely prescribed for bacterial infections, but their indiscriminate use can profoundly alter the gut microbiome, potentially compromising both their effectiveness and safety. This review delves into the intricate and dynamic interplay between tetracyclines and the gut microbiome, shedding light on their reciprocal influence. By exploring the effects of tetracyclines on the gut microbiome and the impact of gut microbiota on tetracycline therapy, we seek to gain deeper insights into this complex relationship, ultimately guiding strategies for preserving antibiotic efficacy and mitigating resistance development.
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- Jerzy Jaroszewski
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 13, 10-718 Olsztyn, Poland;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA;
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Martin V, Bettencourt AF, Santos C, Fernandes MH, Gomes PS. Unveiling the Osteogenic Potential of Tetracyclines: A Comparative Study in Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Cells 2023; 12:2244. [PMID: 37759467 PMCID: PMC10526833 DOI: 10.3390/cells12182244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Tetracyclines (TCs) are a class of broad-spectrum antibiotics with diverse pharmacotherapeutic properties due to their various functional groups being attached to a common core structure. Beyond their antibacterial activity, TCs trigger pleiotropic effects on eukaryotic cells, including anti-inflammatory and potentially osteogenic capabilities. Consequently, TCs hold promise for repurposing in various clinical applications, including bone-related conditions. This study presents the first comprehensive comparison of the in vitro osteogenic potential of four TCs-tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline, and sarecycline, within human mesenchymal stem cells. Cultures were characterized for metabolic activity, cell morphology and cytoskeleton organization, osteogenic gene expression, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, and the activation of relevant signaling pathways. TCs stimulated actin remodeling processes, inducing morphological shifts consistent with osteogenic differentiation. Osteogenic gene expression and ALP activity supported the osteoinduction by TCs, demonstrating significant increases in ALP levels and the upregulation of RUNX2, SP7, and SPARC genes. Minocycline and sarecycline exhibited the most potent osteogenic induction, comparable to conventional osteogenic inducers. Signaling pathway analysis revealed that tetracycline and doxycycline activate the Wnt pathway, while minocycline and sarecycline upregulated Hedgehog signaling. Overall, the present findings suggest that TCs promote osteogenic differentiation through distinct pathways, making them promising candidates for targeted therapy in specific bone-related disorders.
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- Victor Martin
- BoneLab—Laboratory for Bone Metabolism and Regeneration, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-393 Porto, Portugal; (V.M.); (M.H.F.)
- LAQV/REQUIMTE, University of Porto, 4050-453 Porto, Portugal
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003 Lisboa, Portugal;
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- CQE Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal;
- EST Setúbal, CDP2T, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, 2910-761 Setúbal, Portugal
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- BoneLab—Laboratory for Bone Metabolism and Regeneration, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-393 Porto, Portugal; (V.M.); (M.H.F.)
- LAQV/REQUIMTE, University of Porto, 4050-453 Porto, Portugal
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- BoneLab—Laboratory for Bone Metabolism and Regeneration, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-393 Porto, Portugal; (V.M.); (M.H.F.)
- LAQV/REQUIMTE, University of Porto, 4050-453 Porto, Portugal
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Pazra DF, Latif H, Basri C, Wibawan IWT, Rahayu P. Detection of tetracycline resistance genes and their diversity in Escherichia coli isolated from pig farm waste in Banten province, Indonesia. Vet World 2023; 16:1907-1916. [PMID: 37859956 PMCID: PMC10583874 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2023.1907-1916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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Background and Aim Livestock waste in the form of feces and liquid represents an important reservoir of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). Because many ARGs can be horizontally transferred to other pathogens, livestock waste plays an essential role in the emergence and transmission of various ARGs in the environment. Therefore, this study aimed to detect and assess the diversity of tet genes in Escherichia coli isolated from pig farm waste in Banten province, Indonesia. Materials and Methods Solid waste (feces) and wastewater were collected from 44 pig farms in Banten province. The isolation and identification of E. coli referred to the Global Tricycle Surveillance extended-spectrum beta-lactamase E. coli World Health Organization (2021) guidelines. tet genes were detected using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction after dividing pig farms in the province into four clusters based on their adjacent areas and characteristics. Results tetA, tetB, tetC, tetM, tetO, and tetX were detected in solid waste and wastewater from pig farms, whereas tetE was not detected in either sample type. tetX (100%) and tetO (75%) were the most dominant genes in solid waste, whereas wastewater samples were dominated by tetA, tetM, tetO, and tetX (prevalence of 50% each). Furthermore, eight tet gene patterns were found in pig farm waste (prevalence of 12.5% each). Conclusion The results showed a high prevalence of tetO and tetX in solid waste and wastewater from pig farms in Banten province. This significant prevalence and diversity indicated the transmission of tet genes from pigs to the environment, posing a serious threat to public health.
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- Debby Fadhilah Pazra
- Animal Biomedical Science Study Program, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (SVMBS), IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
- Bogor Agricultural Development Polytechnic, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Division of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (SVMBS), IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Division of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (SVMBS), IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Division of Medical Microbiology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (SVMBS), IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Quality Control Laboratory and Certification of Animal Products, Bogor, Indonesia
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Lin MH, Shen YC, Cheng HY, Teng CK, Chen WC, Lin YC, Hung CC. Comparative efficacy and safety of non-polymyxin antibiotics against nosocomial pneumonia, complicated intra-abdominal infection, or complicated urinary tract infection: A network meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials. J Glob Antimicrob Resist 2023; 34:46-58. [PMID: 37328062 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2023.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The increasing epidemic of infections caused by drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria has led to the development of several antibiotic therapies. Owing to the scarcity of head-to-head comparisons of current and emerging antibiotics, the present network meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of antibiotics in patients with nosocomial pneumonia, complicated intra-abdominal infection, or complicated urinary tract infection. METHODS Two independent researchers systematically searched databases up to August 2022 and included 26 randomised controlled trials that fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The protocol was registered in the Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews, PROSPERO (CRD42021237798). The frequentist random effects model (R version 3.5.1, netmeta package) was utilized. The DerSimonian-Laird random effects model was used to estimate heterogeneity. The calculated P-score was applied to rank the interventions. Additionally, inconsistencies, publication bias, and subgroup effects were assessed in the present study to avoid bias. RESULTS There was no significant difference among included antibiotics in terms of clinical response and mortality, probably because most antibiotic trials were designed to be non-inferior. In terms of P-score ranking, carbapenems may be the recommended choice considering both adverse events and clinical responses. On the other hand, for carbapenem-sparing options, ceftolozane-tazobactam was the preferred antibiotic for nosocomial pneumonia; eravacycline, for complicated intra-abdominal infection; and cefiderocol, for complicated urinary tract infection. CONCLUSION Carbapenems may be preferable options in terms of safety and efficacy for the treatment of Gram-negative bacterial complicated infections. However, to preserve the effectiveness of carbapenems, it is important to consider carbapenem-sparing regimens.
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- Meng-Hsuan Lin
- Department of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Pharmacy, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Cilloniz C, Torres A. The pharmacokinetic evaluation of omadacycline (Oral Only Dosing Regimen) for the treatment of Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP). Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2023; 19:569-576. [PMID: 37728376 DOI: 10.1080/17425255.2023.2261376] [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: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Omadacycline is a new analog of the tetracycline class active against atypical bacteria, as well as against staphylococci, including methicillin-resistant strains, and Streptococcus pneumoniae. AREAS COVERED This review has summarized the available clinical evidence on the use of oral omadacycline in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and described the mechanism of action, pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) parameters in healthy and special populations and the latest research on omadacycline. EXPERT OPINION The available clinical evidence on oral omadacycline for the treatment of CAP shows that its properties provide reliable empirical coverage for pathogens such as Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and species of Legionella, Chlamydia, and Mycoplasma. Omadacycline is also active against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA); penicillin-resistant and multidrug-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Streptococcus agalactiae; and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus spp. A dose of 450 mg orally once daily is recommended, followed by a maintenance dose of 300 mg orally once daily. Importantly, omadacycline does not require dose adjustment for patients based on BMI, age, gender, or renal or hepatic impairment.
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- Catia Cilloniz
- University of Barcelona, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS); CIBER of Respiratory Diseases (CIBERES), Spain
- Department of Health Sciences, Continental University, Huancayo, Peru
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- University of Barcelona, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS); CIBER of Respiratory Diseases (CIBERES), Spain
- Pulmonology Department, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Paternoga H, Crowe-McAuliffe C, Bock LV, Koller TO, Morici M, Beckert B, Myasnikov AG, Grubmüller H, Nováček J, Wilson DN. Structural conservation of antibiotic interaction with ribosomes. Nat Struct Mol Biol 2023; 30:1380-1392. [PMID: 37550453 PMCID: PMC10497419 DOI: 10.1038/s41594-023-01047-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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The ribosome is a major target for clinically used antibiotics, but multidrug resistant pathogenic bacteria are making our current arsenal of antimicrobials obsolete. Here we present cryo-electron-microscopy structures of 17 distinct compounds from six different antibiotic classes bound to the bacterial ribosome at resolutions ranging from 1.6 to 2.2 Å. The improved resolution enables a precise description of antibiotic-ribosome interactions, encompassing solvent networks that mediate multiple additional interactions between the drugs and their target. Our results reveal a high structural conservation in the binding mode between antibiotics with the same scaffold, including ordered water molecules. Water molecules are visualized within the antibiotic binding sites that are preordered, become ordered in the presence of the drug and that are physically displaced on drug binding. Insight into RNA-ligand interactions will facilitate development of new antimicrobial agents, as well as other RNA-targeting therapies.
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- Helge Paternoga
- Institute for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Theoretical and Computational Biophysics Department, Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Göttingen, Germany
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- Institute for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Dubochet Center for Imaging at EPFL-UNIL, Batiment Cubotron, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Theoretical and Computational Biophysics Department, Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Göttingen, Germany
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- Central European Institute of Technology (CEITEC), Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
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Raslan MA, Raslan SA, Shehata EM, Mahmoud AS, Lundstrom K, Barh D, Azevedo V, Sabri NA. Associations between Nutrigenomic Effects and Incidences of Microbial Resistance against Novel Antibiotics. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1093. [PMID: 37631008 PMCID: PMC10458141 DOI: 10.3390/ph16081093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Nutrigenomics is the study of the impact of diets or nutrients on gene expression and phenotypes using high-throughput technologies such as transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, etc. The bioactive components of diets and nutrients, as an environmental factor, transmit information through altered gene expression and hence the overall function and traits of the organism. Dietary components and nutrients not only serve as a source of energy but also, through their interactions with genes, regulate gut microbiome composition, the production of metabolites, various biological processes, and finally, health and disease. Antimicrobial resistance in pathogenic and probiotic microorganisms has emerged as a major public health concern due to the presence of antimicrobial resistance genes in various food products. Recent evidence suggests a correlation between the regulation of genes and two-component and other signaling systems that drive antibiotic resistance in response to diets and nutrients. Therefore, diets and nutrients may be alternatively used to overcome antibiotic resistance against novel antibiotics. However, little progress has been made in this direction. In this review, we discuss the possible implementations of nutrigenomics in antibiotic resistance against novel antibiotics.
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- Mohamed A. Raslan
- Drug Research Centre, Cairo P.O. Box 11799, Egypt or (M.A.R.); or (S.A.R.); (E.M.S.)
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- Drug Research Centre, Cairo P.O. Box 11799, Egypt or (M.A.R.); or (S.A.R.); (E.M.S.)
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- Drug Research Centre, Cairo P.O. Box 11799, Egypt or (M.A.R.); or (S.A.R.); (E.M.S.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo P.O. Box 11566, Egypt;
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- Department of Genetics, Ecology, and Evolution, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte 31270-901, Brazil; (D.B.); (V.A.)
- Institute of Integrative Omics and Applied Biotechnology (IIOAB), Nonakuri, Purba Medinipur 721172, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Genetics, Ecology, and Evolution, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte 31270-901, Brazil; (D.B.); (V.A.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo P.O. Box 11566, Egypt
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Malý M, Kolenko P, Stránský J, Švecová L, Dušková J, Koval’ T, Skálová T, Trundová M, Adámková K, Černý J, Božíková P, Dohnálek J. Tetracycline-modifying enzyme SmTetX from Stenotrophomonas maltophilia. Acta Crystallogr F Struct Biol Commun 2023; 79:180-192. [PMID: 37405486 PMCID: PMC10327574 DOI: 10.1107/s2053230x23005381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023] Open
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The resistance of the emerging human pathogen Stenotrophomonas maltophilia to tetracycline antibiotics mainly depends on multidrug efflux pumps and ribosomal protection enzymes. However, the genomes of several strains of this Gram-negative bacterium code for a FAD-dependent monooxygenase (SmTetX) homologous to tetracycline destructases. This protein was recombinantly produced and its structure and function were investigated. Activity assays using SmTetX showed its ability to modify oxytetracycline with a catalytic rate comparable to those of other destructases. SmTetX shares its fold with the tetracycline destructase TetX from Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron; however, its active site possesses an aromatic region that is unique in this enzyme family. A docking study confirmed tetracycline and its analogues to be the preferred binders amongst various classes of antibiotics.
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- Martin Malý
- Institute of Biotechnology, Czech Academy of Sciences, v.v.i., BIOCEV, Průmyslová 595, 252 50 Vestec, Czech Republic
- Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Břehová 7, 115 19 Prague 1, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Czech Academy of Sciences, v.v.i., BIOCEV, Průmyslová 595, 252 50 Vestec, Czech Republic
- Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Břehová 7, 115 19 Prague 1, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Czech Academy of Sciences, v.v.i., BIOCEV, Průmyslová 595, 252 50 Vestec, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Czech Academy of Sciences, v.v.i., BIOCEV, Průmyslová 595, 252 50 Vestec, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Czech Academy of Sciences, v.v.i., BIOCEV, Průmyslová 595, 252 50 Vestec, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Czech Academy of Sciences, v.v.i., BIOCEV, Průmyslová 595, 252 50 Vestec, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Czech Academy of Sciences, v.v.i., BIOCEV, Průmyslová 595, 252 50 Vestec, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Czech Academy of Sciences, v.v.i., BIOCEV, Průmyslová 595, 252 50 Vestec, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Czech Academy of Sciences, v.v.i., BIOCEV, Průmyslová 595, 252 50 Vestec, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Czech Academy of Sciences, v.v.i., BIOCEV, Průmyslová 595, 252 50 Vestec, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Czech Academy of Sciences, v.v.i., BIOCEV, Průmyslová 595, 252 50 Vestec, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Czech Academy of Sciences, v.v.i., BIOCEV, Průmyslová 595, 252 50 Vestec, Czech Republic
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Corum O, Uney K, Terzi E, Durna Corum D, Coskun D, Altan F, Elmas M. Effects of Temperature on the Pharmacokinetics, Tissue Residues, and Withdrawal Times of Doxycycline in Rainbow Trout ( Oncorhynchus mykiss) following Oral Administration. Vet Sci 2023; 10:401. [PMID: 37368787 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci10060401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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The purpose of this study was to compare the pharmacokinetics, tissue residues, and withdrawal times of doxycycline after oral administration in rainbow trout reared at 10 and 17 °C. Fish received a 20 mg/kg oral dose of doxycycline after a single or 5-day administration. Six rainbow trout were used at each sampling time point for plasma and tissue samples, including liver, kidney, and muscle and skin. The doxycycline concentration in the samples was determined using high-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detector. The pharmacokinetic data were evaluated by non-compartmental kinetic analysis. The WT 1.4 software program was used to estimate the withdrawal times. The increase of temperature from 10 to 17 °C shortened the elimination half-life from 41.72 to 28.87 h, increased the area under the concentration-time curve from 173.23 to 240.96 h * μg/mL, and increased the peak plasma concentration from 3.48 to 5.50 μg/mL. At 10 and 17 °C, the doxycycline concentration was obtained in liver > kidney > plasma > muscle and skin. According to the MRL values stated for muscle and skin in Europe and China (100 μg/kg) and in Japan (50 μg/kg), the withdrawal times of doxycycline at 10 and 17 °C were 35 and 31 days, respectively, for Europe and China and 43 and 35 days, respectively, for Japan. Since temperature significantly affected pharmacokinetic behavior and withdrawal times of doxycycline in rainbow trout, temperature-dependent dosing regimens and withdrawal times of doxycycline might be necessary.
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- Orhan Corum
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Hatay Mustafa Kemal, Antakya 31060, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Selcuk, Konya 42031, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Fisheries, University of Kastamonu, Kastamonu 37200, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Hatay Mustafa Kemal, Antakya 31060, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Siirt, Siirt 56100, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Dokuz Eylul, Izmir 35140, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Selcuk, Konya 42031, Türkiye
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Wang YF, Cai TG, Liu ZL, Cui HL, Zhu D, Qiao M. A new insight into the potential drivers of antibiotic resistance gene enrichment in the collembolan gut association with antibiotic and non-antibiotic agents. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 451:131133. [PMID: 36889073 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131133] [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: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Effects of non-antibiotic pharmaceuticals on antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in soil ecosystem are still unclear. In this study, we explored the microbial community and ARGs variations in the gut of the model soil collembolan Folsomia candida following soil antiepileptic drug carbamazepine (CBZ) contamination, while comparing with antibiotic erythromycin (ETM) exposure. Results showed that, CBZ and ETM all significantly influenced ARGs diversity and composition in the soil and collembolan gut, increasing the relative abundance of ARGs. However, unlike ETM, which influences ARGs via bacterial communities, exposure to CBZ may have primarily facilitated enrichment of ARGs in gut through mobile genetic elements (MGEs). Although soil CBZ contamination did not pose an effect on the gut fungal community of collembolans, it increased the relative abundance of animal fungal pathogens contained therein. Soil ETM and CBZ exposure both significantly increased the relative abundance of Gammaproteobacteria in the collembolan gut, which may be used to indicate soil contamination. Together, our results provide a fresh perspective for the potential drivers of non-antibiotic drugs on ARG changes based on the actual soil environment, revealing the potential ecological risk of CBZ on soil ecosystems involving ARGs dissemination and pathogens enrichment.
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- Yi-Fei Wang
- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Ningbo Urban Environment Observation and Research Station, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Urban Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, CAS Haixi Industrial Technology Innovation Center in Beilun, Ningbo 315830, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Ningbo Urban Environment Observation and Research Station, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Urban Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, CAS Haixi Industrial Technology Innovation Center in Beilun, Ningbo 315830, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Centre for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Centre for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Ningbo Urban Environment Observation and Research Station, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Urban Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, CAS Haixi Industrial Technology Innovation Center in Beilun, Ningbo 315830, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Centre for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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Carson MD, Warner AJ, Geiser VL, Hathaway-Schrader JD, Alekseyenko AV, Marshall J, Westwater C, Novince CM. Prolonged Antibiotic Exposure during Adolescence Dysregulates Liver Metabolism and Promotes Adiposity in Mice. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY 2023; 193:796-812. [PMID: 36906264 PMCID: PMC10284030 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2023.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
Abstract
Antibiotic administration during early life has been shown to have lasting effects on the gut microbiota, which have been linked to sustained alterations in liver metabolism and adiposity. Recent investigations have discerned that the gut microbiota continues to develop toward an adult-like profile during adolescence. However, the impact of antibiotic exposure during adolescence on metabolism and adiposity is unclear. Herein, a retrospective analysis of Medicaid claims data was performed, which indicated that tetracycline class antibiotics are commonly prescribed for the systemic treatment of adolescent acne. The purpose of this was to discern the impact of a prolonged tetracycline antibiotic exposure during adolescence on the gut microbiota, liver metabolism, and adiposity. Male C57BL/6T specific pathogen-free mice were administered a tetracycline antibiotic during the pubertal/postpubertal adolescent growth phase. Groups were euthanized at different time points to assess immediate and sustained antibiotic treatment effects. Antibiotic exposure during adolescence caused lasting genera-level shifts in the intestinal bacteriome and persistent dysregulation of metabolic pathways in the liver. Dysregulated hepatic metabolism was linked to sustained disruption of the intestinal farnesoid X receptor-fibroblast growth factor 15 axis, a gut-liver endocrine axis that supports metabolic homeostasis. Antibiotic exposure during adolescence increased subcutaneous, visceral, and marrow adiposity, which intriguingly manifested following antibiotic therapy. This preclinical work highlights that prolonged antibiotic courses for the clinical treatment of adolescent acne may have unintended deleterious effects on liver metabolism and adiposity.
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- Matthew D Carson
- Department of Oral Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina; Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina; Division of Periodontics, Department of Stomatology, College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina; Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina; Division of Periodontics, Department of Stomatology, College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina; Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina; Division of Periodontics, Department of Stomatology, College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina; Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina; Division of Periodontics, Department of Stomatology, College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina; Division of Biomedical Informatics Center, Program for Human Microbiome Research, Department of Public Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina; Department of Healthcare Leadership and Management, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Division of Population Oral Health, Department of Stomatology, College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina; Department of Public Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina; Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina; Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina; Division of Periodontics, Department of Stomatology, College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina.
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Mikutis S, Rebelo M, Yankova E, Gu M, Tang C, Coelho AR, Yang M, Hazemi ME, Pires de Miranda M, Eleftheriou M, Robertson M, Vassiliou GS, Adams DJ, Simas JP, Corzana F, Schneekloth JS, Tzelepis K, Bernardes GJL. Proximity-Induced Nucleic Acid Degrader (PINAD) Approach to Targeted RNA Degradation Using Small Molecules. ACS CENTRAL SCIENCE 2023; 9:892-904. [PMID: 37252343 PMCID: PMC10214512 DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.3c00015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
Abstract
Nature has evolved intricate machinery to target and degrade RNA, and some of these molecular mechanisms can be adapted for therapeutic use. Small interfering RNAs and RNase H-inducing oligonucleotides have yielded therapeutic agents against diseases that cannot be tackled using protein-centered approaches. Because these therapeutic agents are nucleic acid-based, they have several inherent drawbacks which include poor cellular uptake and stability. Here we report a new approach to target and degrade RNA using small molecules, proximity-induced nucleic acid degrader (PINAD). We have utilized this strategy to design two families of RNA degraders which target two different RNA structures within the genome of SARS-CoV-2: G-quadruplexes and the betacoronaviral pseudoknot. We demonstrate that these novel molecules degrade their targets using in vitro, in cellulo, and in vivo SARS-CoV-2 infection models. Our strategy allows any RNA binding small molecule to be converted into a degrader, empowering RNA binders that are not potent enough to exert a phenotypic effect on their own. PINAD raises the possibility of targeting and destroying any disease-related RNA species, which can greatly expand the space of druggable targets and diseases.
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- Sigitas Mikutis
- Yusuf
Hamied Department of Chemistry, University
of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, U.K.
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- Instituto
de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Professor Egas Moniz, 1649-028, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Wellcome-MRC
Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, University
of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0AW, U.K.
- Milner
Therapeutics Institute, University of Cambridge, Puddicombe Way, Cambridge CB2 0AW, U.K.
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- Wellcome-MRC
Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, University
of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0AW, U.K.
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- Instituto
de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Professor Egas Moniz, 1649-028, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Instituto
de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Professor Egas Moniz, 1649-028, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Chemical
Biology Laboratory, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, Frederick, Maryland 21702, United States
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- Yusuf
Hamied Department of Chemistry, University
of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, U.K.
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- Instituto
de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Professor Egas Moniz, 1649-028, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Wellcome-MRC
Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, University
of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0AW, U.K.
- Milner
Therapeutics Institute, University of Cambridge, Puddicombe Way, Cambridge CB2 0AW, U.K.
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- Yusuf
Hamied Department of Chemistry, University
of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, U.K.
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- Wellcome-MRC
Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, University
of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0AW, U.K.
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- Experimental
Cancer Genetics, Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Hinxton, Cambridge CB10 1SA, U.K.
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- Instituto
de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Professor Egas Moniz, 1649-028, Lisboa, Portugal
- Católica
Biomedical Research and Católica Medical School, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1649-023 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento
de Química, Centro de Investigación en Síntesis
Química, Universidad de La Rioja, 26006 Logroño, Spain
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- Chemical
Biology Laboratory, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, Frederick, Maryland 21702, United States
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- Wellcome-MRC
Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, University
of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0AW, U.K.
- Milner
Therapeutics Institute, University of Cambridge, Puddicombe Way, Cambridge CB2 0AW, U.K.
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- Yusuf
Hamied Department of Chemistry, University
of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, U.K.
- Instituto
de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida Professor Egas Moniz, 1649-028, Lisboa, Portugal
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Barbu IC, Gheorghe-Barbu I, Grigore GA, Vrancianu CO, Chifiriuc MC. Antimicrobial Resistance in Romania: Updates on Gram-Negative ESCAPE Pathogens in the Clinical, Veterinary, and Aquatic Sectors. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:7892. [PMID: 37175597 PMCID: PMC10178704 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24097892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria such as Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and members of the Enterobacterales order are a challenging multi-sectorial and global threat, being listed by the WHO in the priority list of pathogens requiring the urgent discovery and development of therapeutic strategies. We present here an overview of the antibiotic resistance profiles and epidemiology of Gram-negative pathogens listed in the ESCAPE group circulating in Romania. The review starts with a discussion of the mechanisms and clinical significance of Gram-negative bacteria, the most frequent genetic determinants of resistance, and then summarizes and discusses the epidemiological studies reported for A. baumannii, P. aeruginosa, and Enterobacterales-resistant strains circulating in Romania, both in hospital and veterinary settings and mirrored in the aquatic environment. The Romanian landscape of Gram-negative pathogens included in the ESCAPE list reveals that all significant, clinically relevant, globally spread antibiotic resistance genes and carrying platforms are well established in different geographical areas of Romania and have already been disseminated beyond clinical settings.
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- Ilda Czobor Barbu
- Microbiology-Immunology Department, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
- The Research Institute of the University of Bucharest, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
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- Microbiology-Immunology Department, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
- The Research Institute of the University of Bucharest, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
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- Microbiology-Immunology Department, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
- The Research Institute of the University of Bucharest, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
- National Institute of Research and Development for Biological Sciences, 060031 Bucharest, Romania
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- Microbiology-Immunology Department, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
- The Research Institute of the University of Bucharest, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
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- Microbiology-Immunology Department, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
- The Research Institute of the University of Bucharest, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, 050044 Bucharest, Romania
- Romanian Academy, 010071 Bucharest, Romania
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