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Ren Y, Zhu R, You X, Li D, Guo M, Fei B, Liu Y, Yang X, Liu X, Li Y. Quercetin: a promising virulence inhibitor of Pseudomonas aeruginosa LasB in vitro. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 108:57. [PMID: 38180553 PMCID: PMC10770215 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-023-12890-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: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
Abstract
With the inappropriate use of antibiotics, antibiotic resistance has emerged as a major dilemma for patients infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Elastase B (LasB), a crucial extracellular virulence factor secreted by P. aeruginosa, has been identified as a key target for antivirulence therapy. Quercetin, a natural flavonoid, exhibits promising potential as an antivirulence agent. We aim to evaluate the impact of quercetin on P. aeruginosa LasB and elucidate the underlying mechanism. Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation revealed a rather favorable intermolecular interaction between quercetin and LasB. At the sub-MICs of ≤256 μg/ml, quercetin was found to effectively inhibit the production and activity of LasB elastase, as well as downregulate the transcription level of the lasB gene in both PAO1 and clinical strains of P. aeruginosa. Through correlation analysis, significant positive correlations were shown between the virulence gene lasB and the QS system regulatory genes lasI, lasR, rhlI, and rhlR in clinical strains of P. aeruginosa. Then, we found the lasB gene expression and LasB activity were significantly deficient in PAO1 ΔlasI and ΔlasIΔrhlI mutants. In addition, quercetin significantly downregulated the expression levels of regulated genes lasI, lasR, rhlI, rhlR, pqsA, and pqsR as well as effectively attenuated the synthesis of signaling molecules 3-oxo-C12-HSL and C4-HSL in the QS system of PAO1. Quercetin was also able to compete with the natural ligands OdDHL, BHL, and PQS for binding to the receptor proteins LasR, RhlR, and PqsR, respectively, resulting in the formation of more stabilized complexes. Taken together, quercetin exhibits enormous potential in combating LasB production and activity by disrupting the QS system of P. aeruginosa in vitro, thereby offering an alternative approach for the antivirulence therapy of P. aeruginosa infections. KEY POINTS: • Quercetin diminished the content and activity of LasB elastase of P. aeruginosa. • Quercetin inhibited the QS system activity of P. aeruginosa. • Quercetin acted on LasB based on the QS system.
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- Yanying Ren
- Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
- Henan Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450002, China
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- Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
- Henan Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450002, China
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- Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
- Henan Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450002, China
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- Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Peking, 100700, China.
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- Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
- Henan Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450002, China.
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- Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
- Henan Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450002, China.
- The Key Laboratory of Pathogenic Microbes & Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance of Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou, 450002, China.
- Henan Engineering Research Center for Identification of Pathogenic Microbes, Zhengzhou, 450002, China.
- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Antibiotics-Resistant Bacterial Infection Prevention & Therapy with Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, 450002, China.
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Xiang SL, Xu KZ, Yin LJ, Rao Y, Wang B, Jia AQ. Dopamine, an exogenous quorum sensing signaling molecule or a modulating factor in Pseudomonas aeruginosa? Biofilm 2024; 8:100208. [PMID: 39036334 PMCID: PMC11260039 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioflm.2024.100208] [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: 05/02/2024] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is recognized globally as an opportunistic pathogen of considerable concern due to its high virulence and pathogenicity, especially in immunocompromised individuals. While research has identified several endogenous quorum sensing (QS) signaling molecules that enhance the virulence and pathogenicity of P. aeruginosa, investigations on exogenous QS signaling molecules or modulating factors remain limited. This study found that dopamine serves as an exogenous QS signaling molecule or modulating factor of P. aeruginosa PAO1, enhancing the production of virulence factors and biofilms. Compared to the control group, treatment with 40 μM dopamine resulted in a 33.1 % increase in biofilm formation, 68.1 % increase in swimming mobility, 63.1 % increase in swarming mobility, 147.2 % increase in the signaling molecule 3-oxo-C12-HSL, and 50.5 %, 28.5 %, 27.0 %, and 33.2 % increases in the virulence factors alginate, rhamnolipids, protease, and pyocyanin, respectively. This study further explored the mechanism of dopamine regulating the biofilm formation and virulence of P. aeruginosa PAO1 through transcriptome and metabolome. Transcriptomic analysis showed that dopamine promoted the expression of virulence genes psl, alg, lasA, rhlABC, rml, and phz in P. aeruginosa PAO1. Metabolomic analysis revealed changes in the concentrations of tryptophan, pyruvate, ethanolamine, glycine, 3-hydroxybutyric acid, and alizarin. Furthermore, KEGG enrichment analysis of altered genes and metabolites indicated that dopamine enhanced phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan in P. aeruginosa PAO1. The results of this study will contribute to the development of novel exogenous QS signaling molecules or modulating factors and advance our understanding of the interactions between P. aeruginosa and the host environment.
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- Shi-Liang Xiang
- Hainan General Hospital, Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, 570311, China
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Biological Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Biological Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Biological Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
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- Hainan General Hospital, Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, 570311, China
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- Hainan General Hospital, Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, 570311, China
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Tang D, Lin Y, Yao H, Liu Y, Xi Y, Li M, Mao A. Effect of L-HSL on biofilm and motility of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and its mechanism. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 108:418. [PMID: 39012538 PMCID: PMC11252199 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-024-13247-7] [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: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) biofilm formation is a crucial cause of enhanced antibiotic resistance. Quorum sensing (QS) is involved in regulating biofilm formation; QS inhibitors block the QS signaling pathway as a new strategy to address bacterial resistance. This study investigated the potential and mechanism of L-HSL (N-(3-cyclic butyrolactone)-4-trifluorophenylacetamide) as a QS inhibitor for P. aeruginosa. The results showed that L-HSL effectively inhibited the biofilm formation and dispersed the pre-formed biofilm of P. aeruginosa. The production of extracellular polysaccharides and the motility ability of P. aeruginosa were suppressed by L-HSL. C. elegans infection experiment showed that L-HSL was non-toxic and provided protection to C. elegans against P. aeruginosa infection. Transcriptomic analysis revealed that L-HSL downregulated genes related to QS pathways and biofilm formation. L-HSL exhibits a promising potential as a therapeutic drug for P. aeruginosa infection. KEY POINTS: • Chemical synthesis of N-(3-cyclic butyrolactone)-4-trifluorophenylacetamide, named L-HSL. • L-HSL does not generate survival pressure on the growth of P. aeruginosa and can inhibit the QS system. • KEGG enrichment analysis found that after L-HSL treatment, QS-related genes were downregulated.
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- Deping Tang
- School of Biological & Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, 730070, Gansu, China
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- School of Biological & Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, 730070, Gansu, China
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- School of Biological & Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, 730070, Gansu, China
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- School of Biological & Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, 730070, Gansu, China
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- School of Biological & Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, 730070, Gansu, China
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- School of Biological & Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, 730070, Gansu, China
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- Gansu Provincial Academic Institute for Medical Research, Lanzhou, 730050, Gansu, China.
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Shein AMS, Hongsing P, Smith OK, Phattharapornjaroen P, Miyanaga K, Cui L, Ishikawa H, Amarasiri M, Monk PN, Kicic A, Chatsuwan T, Pletzer D, Higgins PG, Abe S, Wannigama DL. Current and novel therapies for management of Acinetobacter baumannii-associated pneumonia. Crit Rev Microbiol 2024:1-22. [PMID: 38949254 DOI: 10.1080/1040841x.2024.2369948] [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: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Acinetobacter baumannii is a common pathogen associated with hospital-acquired pneumonia showing increased resistance to carbapenem and colistin antibiotics nowadays. Infections with A. baumannii cause high patient fatalities due to their capability to evade current antimicrobial therapies, emphasizing the urgency of developing viable therapeutics to treat A. baumannii-associated pneumonia. In this review, we explore current and novel therapeutic options for overcoming therapeutic failure when dealing with A. baumannii-associated pneumonia. Among them, antibiotic combination therapy administering several drugs simultaneously or alternately, is one promising approach for optimizing therapeutic success. However, it has been associated with inconsistent and inconclusive therapeutic outcomes across different studies. Therefore, it is critical to undertake additional clinical trials to ascertain the clinical effectiveness of different antibiotic combinations. We also discuss the prospective roles of novel antimicrobial therapies including antimicrobial peptides, bacteriophage-based therapy, repurposed drugs, naturally-occurring compounds, nanoparticle-based therapy, anti-virulence strategies, immunotherapy, photodynamic and sonodynamic therapy, for utilizing them as additional alternative therapy while tackling A. baumannii-associated pneumonia. Importantly, these innovative therapies further require pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic evaluation for safety, stability, immunogenicity, toxicity, and tolerability before they can be clinically approved as an alternative rescue therapy for A. baumannii-associated pulmonary infections.
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- Aye Mya Sithu Shein
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in, Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship Research, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Mae Fah Luang University Hospital, Chiang Rai, Thailand
- School of Integrative Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Center of Excellence, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Surgery, Sahlgrenska Academy, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Division of Bacteriology, School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University, Tochigi, Japan
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- Division of Bacteriology, School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University, Tochigi, Japan
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- Yamagata Prefectural University of Health Sciences, Kamiyanagi, Japan
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- Laboratory of Environmental Hygiene, Department of Health Science, School of Allied Health Sciences, Kitasato University, Kitasato, Sagamihara-Minami, Japan
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- Department of Infection, Immunity & Cardiovascular Disease, University of Sheffield Medical School, UK
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- Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
- Centre for Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine, Medical School, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
- School of Population Health, Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in, Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship Research, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Institute for Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Hygiene, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- German Centre for Infection Research, Partner site Bonn-Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Infection Control, Yamagata Prefectural Central Hospital, Yamagata, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in, Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship Research, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Infectious Diseases and Infection Control, Yamagata Prefectural Central Hospital, Yamagata, Japan
- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
- Biofilms and Antimicrobial Resistance Consortium of ODA receiving countries, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
- Pathogen Hunter's Research Team, Department of Infectious Diseases and Infection Control, Yamagata Prefectural Central Hospital, Yamagata, Japan
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Morin C, Verma VT, Arya T, Casu B, Jolicoeur E, Ruel R, Marinier A, Sygusch J, Baron C. Structure-based design of small molecule inhibitors of the cagT4SS ATPase Cagα of Helicobacter pylori. Biochem Cell Biol 2024; 102:226-237. [PMID: 38377487 DOI: 10.1139/bcb-2023-0331] [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: 02/22/2024] Open
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We here describe the structure-based design of small molecule inhibitors of the type IV secretion system of Helicobacter pylori. The secretion system is encoded by the cag pathogenicity island, and we chose Cagα, a hexameric ATPase and member of the family of VirB11-like proteins, as target for inhibitor design. We first solved the crystal structure of Cagα in a complex with the previously identified small molecule inhibitor 1G2. The molecule binds at the interface between two Cagα subunits and mutagenesis of the binding site identified Cagα residues F39 and R73 as critical for 1G2 binding. Based on the inhibitor binding site we synthesized 98 small molecule derivates of 1G2 to improve binding of the inhibitor. We used the production of interleukin-8 of gastric cancer cells during H. pylori infection to screen the potency of inhibitors and we identified five molecules (1G2_1313, 1G2_1338, 1G2_2886, 1G2_2889, and 1G2_2902) that have similar or higher potency than 1G2. Differential scanning fluorimetry suggested that these five molecules bind Cagα, and enzyme assays demonstrated that some are more potent ATPase inhibitors than 1G2. Finally, scanning electron microscopy revealed that 1G2 and its derivatives inhibit the assembly of T4SS-determined extracellular pili suggesting a mechanism for their anti-virulence effect.
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- Claire Morin
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Institut de Recherche en Immunologie et Cancérologie, Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Institut de Recherche en Immunologie et Cancérologie, Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Institut de Recherche en Immunologie et Cancérologie, Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Fu S, Song W, Han X, Chen L, Shen L. Veratryl Alcohol Attenuates the Virulence and Pathogenicity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Mainly via Targeting las Quorum-Sensing System. Microorganisms 2024; 12:985. [PMID: 38792814 PMCID: PMC11123940 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12050985] [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: 04/19/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen that usually causes chronic infections and even death in patients. The treatment of P. aeruginosa infection has become more challenging due to the prevalence of antibiotic resistance and the slow pace of new antibiotic development. Therefore, it is essential to explore non-antibiotic methods. A new strategy involves screening for drugs that target the quorum-sensing (QS) system. The QS system regulates the infection and drug resistance in P. aeruginosa. In this study, veratryl alcohol (VA) was found as an effective QS inhibitor (QSI). It effectively suppressed the expression of QS-related genes and the subsequent production of virulence factors under the control of QS including elastase, protease, pyocyanin and rhamnolipid at sub-inhibitory concentrations. In addition, motility activity and biofilm formation, which were correlated with the infection of P. aeruginosa, were also suppressed by VA. In vivo experiments demonstrated that VA could weaken the pathogenicity of P. aeruginosa in Chinese cabbage, Drosophila melanogaster, and Caenorhabditis elegans infection models. Molecular docking, combined with QS quintuple mutant infection analysis, identified that the mechanism of VA could target the LasR protein of the las system mainly. Moreover, VA increased the susceptibility of P. aeruginosa to conventional antibiotics of tobramycin, kanamycin and gentamicin. The results firstly demonstrate that VA is a promising QSI to treat infections caused by P. aeruginosa.
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China; (S.F.); (W.S.); (X.H.); (L.C.)
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Hemmati J, Nazari M, Abolhasani FS, Ahmadi A, Asghari B. In vitro investigation of relationship between quorum-sensing system genes, biofilm forming ability, and drug resistance in clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. BMC Microbiol 2024; 24:99. [PMID: 38528442 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-024-03249-w] [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: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen in the health-care systems and one of the primary causative agents with high mortality in hospitalized patients, particularly immunocompromised. The limitation of effective antibiotic administration in multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant P. aeruginosa isolates leads to the development of nosocomial infections and health problems. Quorum sensing system contributes to biofilm formation, expression of bacterial virulence factors, and development of drug resistance, causing prolonged patient infections. Therefore, due to the significance of the quorum sensing system in increasing the pathogenicity of P. aeruginosa, the primary objective of our study was to investigate the frequency of quorum sensing genes, as well as the biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance pattern among P. aeruginosa strains. METHODS A total of 120 P. aeruginosa isolates were collected from different clinical specimens. The disk diffusion method was applied to detect the antibiotic resistance pattern of P. aeruginosa strains. Also, the microtiter plate method was carried out to evaluate the biofilm-forming ability of isolates. Finally, the frequency of rhlI, rhlR, lasI, and lasR genes was examined by the polymerase chain reaction method. RESULTS In total, 88.3% P. aeruginosa isolates were found to be multidrug-resistant, of which 30.1% had extensively drug-resistant pattern. The highest and lowest resistance rates were found against ceftazidime (75.0%) and ciprofloxacin (46.6%), respectively. Also, 95.8% of isolates were able to produce biofilm, of which 42.5%, 33.3%, and 20.0% had strong, moderate, and weak biofilm patterns, respectively. The frequency of quorum sensing genes among all examined strains was as follows: rhlI (81.6%), rhlR (90.8%), lasI (89.1%), and lasR (78.3%). The most common type of quorum sensing genes among multidrug-resistant isolates were related to rhlR and lasI genes with 94.3%. Furthermore, rhlI, rhlR, and lasI genes were positive for all extensively drug-resistant isolates. However, the lasR gene had the lowest frequency among both multidrug-resistant (83.0%) and extensively drug-resistant (90.6%) isolates. Moreover, rhlR (94.7%) and lasR (81.7%) genes had the highest and lowest prevalence among biofilm-forming isolates, respectively. CONCLUSION Our findings disclosed the significantly high prevalence of drug resistance among P. aeruginosa isolates. Also, the quorum sensing system had a significant correlation with biofilm formation and drug resistance, indicating the essential role of this system in the emergence of nosocomial infections caused by P. aeruginosa.
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- Jaber Hemmati
- Student Research Committee, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Pathobiology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
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Dahiya A, Chaudhari VS, Kushram P, Bose S. 3D Printed SiO 2-Tricalcium Phosphate Scaffolds Loaded with Carvacrol Nanoparticles for Bone Tissue Engineering Application. J Med Chem 2024; 67:2745-2757. [PMID: 38146876 PMCID: PMC11164277 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.3c01884] [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] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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Bone damage resulting from trauma or aging poses challenges in clinical settings that need to be addressed using bone tissue engineering (BTE). Carvacrol (CA) possesses anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antibacterial properties. Limited solubility and physicochemical stability restrict its biological activity, requiring a stable carrier system for delivery. Here, we investigate the utilization of a three-dimensional printed (3DP) SiO2-doped tricalcium phosphate (TCP) scaffold functionalized with carvacrol-loaded lipid nanoparticles (CA-LNPs) to improve bone health. It exhibits a negative surface charge with an entrapment efficiency of ∼97% and size ∼129 nm with polydispersity index (PDI) and zeta potential values of 0.18 and -16 mV, respectively. CA-LNPs exhibit higher and long-term release over 35 days. The CA-LNP loaded SiO2-doped TCP scaffold demonstrates improved antibacterial properties against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa by >90% reduction in bacterial growth. Functionalized scaffolds result in 3-fold decrease and 2-fold increase in osteosarcoma and osteoblast cell viability, respectively. These findings highlight the therapeutic potential of the CA-LNP loaded SiO2-doped TCP scaffold for bone defect treatment.
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- Aditi Dahiya
- Department of Chemistry, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164, United States
- W. M. Keck Biomedical Materials Research Laboratory, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164, United States
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- W. M. Keck Biomedical Materials Research Laboratory, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164, United States
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- W. M. Keck Biomedical Materials Research Laboratory, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164, United States
- W. M. Keck Biomedical Materials Research Laboratory, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164, United States
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Yang H, Ma R, Chen J, Xie Q, Luo W, Sun P, Liu Z, Guo J. Discovery of Melittin as Triple-Action Agent: Broad-Spectrum Antibacterial, Anti-Biofilm, and Potential Anti-Quorum Sensing Activities. Molecules 2024; 29:558. [PMID: 38338303 PMCID: PMC10856726 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29030558] [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: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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The development of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms is a major global health concern. Recently, there has been an increasing interest in antimicrobial peptides as a therapeutic option. This study aimed to evaluate the triple-action (broad-spectrum antibacterial, anti-biofilm, and anti-quorum sensing activities) of melittin, a membrane-active peptide present in bee venom. The minimum inhibitory concentration and minimum bactericidal concentration of the melittin were determined using the microdilution method and agar plate counting. Growth curve analysis revealed that melittin showed a concentration-dependent antibacterial activity. Scanning electron microscope analysis revealed that melittin treatment altered the morphology. Confocal laser scanning microscope revealed that melittin increased the membrane permeability and intracellular ROS generation in bacteria, all of which contribute to bacterial cell death. In addition, the crystal violet (CV) assay was used to test the anti-biofilm activity. The CV assay demonstrated that melittin inhibited biofilm formation and eradicated mature biofilms. Biofilm formation mediated by quorum sensing (QS) plays a major role in this regard, so molecular docking and molecular dynamics analysis confirmed that melittin interacts with LasR receptors through hydrogen bonds, and further evaluates the anti-QS activity of melittin through the production of virulence factors (pyocyanin, elastase, and rhamnolipid), exopolysaccharides secretion, and bacterial motility, that may be the key to inhibiting the biofilm formation mechanism. The present findings highlight the promising role of melittin as a broad-spectrum antibacterial, anti-biofilm agent, and potential QS inhibitor, providing a new perspective and theoretical basis for the development of alternative antibiotics.
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- Hongyan Yang
- School of Medicine, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China (J.C.); (Q.X.)
- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China;
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- School of Medicine, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China (J.C.); (Q.X.)
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- School of Medicine, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China (J.C.); (Q.X.)
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- School of Medicine, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China (J.C.); (Q.X.)
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- Guangdong Yifang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Foshan 528244, China;
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China;
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- School of Medicine, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China (J.C.); (Q.X.)
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- School of Medicine, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China (J.C.); (Q.X.)
- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China;
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Kang X, Yang X, He Y, Guo C, Li Y, Ji H, Qin Y, Wu L. Strategies and materials for the prevention and treatment of biofilms. Mater Today Bio 2023; 23:100827. [PMID: 37859998 PMCID: PMC10582481 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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Biofilms are aggregates of organized microbial growth that function as barriers and create a stable internal environment for cell survival. The bacteria in the biofilms exhibit characteristics that are quite different from the planktonic bacteria, such as strong resistance to antibiotics and other bactericides, getting out of host immunity, and developing in harsh environments, which all contribute to the persistent and intractable treatment. Hence, there is an urgent need to develop novel materials and strategies to combat biofilms. However, most of the reviews on anti-biofilms published in recent years are based on specific fields or materials. Microorganisms are ubiquitous, except in the context of medical and health issues; however, biofilms exert detrimental effects on the advancement and progress of various fields. Therefore, this review aims to provide a comprehensive summary of effective strategies and methodologies applicable across all industries. Firstly, the process of biofilms formation was introduced to enhance our comprehension of the "enemy". Secondly, strategies to intervene in the important links of biofilms formation were discussed, taking timely action during the early weak stages of the "enemy". Thirdly, treatment strategies for mature biofilms were summarized to deal with biofilms that break through the defense line. Finally, several substances with antibacterial properties were presented. The review concludes with the standpoint of the author about potential developments of anti-biofilms strategies. This review may help researchers quickly understand the research progress and challenges in the field of anti-biofilms to design more efficient methods and strategies to combat biofilms.
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- Xiaoxia Kang
- School of Public Health, Nantong Key Laboratory of Public Health and Medical Analysis, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, China
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- School of Public Health, Nantong Key Laboratory of Public Health and Medical Analysis, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, China
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- School of Public Health, Nantong Key Laboratory of Public Health and Medical Analysis, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, China
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- School of Public Health, Nantong Key Laboratory of Public Health and Medical Analysis, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, China
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- School of Public Health, Nantong Key Laboratory of Public Health and Medical Analysis, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, China
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- School of Public Health, Nantong Key Laboratory of Public Health and Medical Analysis, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, China
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- School of Public Health, Nantong Key Laboratory of Public Health and Medical Analysis, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, China
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- School of Public Health, Nantong Key Laboratory of Public Health and Medical Analysis, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, China
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Gebreyohannes G, Sbhatu DB, Nyerere A, Bii C, Gebrehiwot AG. Wild Mushrooms: Potential Natural Sources of Antioxidant and Anti-Quorum Sensing Bioactive Compounds for Medical Applications. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2023; 2023:6141646. [PMID: 37899907 PMCID: PMC10602707 DOI: 10.1155/2023/6141646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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Objective This study was aimed at determining the antioxidant, anti-quorum sensing, and in vitro cytotoxic activities of five wild mushroom extracts. Methods Wild mushrooms of Auricularia auricula-judae, Termitomyces umkowaani, Trametes elegans, Trametes versicolor, and Microporus xanthopus were collected from Arabuko-Sokoke and Kakamega National Forests, in Kenya. Specimens were identified and extracted using chloroform (CHL), 70% ethanol (Eth), and hot water (HW) solvents. Antioxidant and cytotoxic activities of the extracts were determined using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and Vero cell lines, respectively, while anti-quorum sensing activities were tested against Chromobacterium violaceum. All data were compared using relevant descriptive and inferential statistics at a significance level of p ≤ 0.05. Results A total of 35 wild mushrooms were collected, identified, and classified into 14 genera. Among screened mycochemicals, fatty acids, flavonoids, polyphenols, and saponins were detected at higher concentrations. The highest free radical scavenging activities of A. auricula-judae, T. umkowaani, T. elegans, and T. versicolor were observed in 70% Eth extract with the percentage values of 76.40 ± 0.12%, 68.40 ± 0.01%, 62.40 ± 0.07%, and 66.40 ± 0.04%, respectively, whereas the HW extract of Microporus xanthopus showed free radical scavenging activity at 65.90 ± 0.02%. None of the extracts, at the tested concentrations (up to 1000 µg/mL), had shown cytotoxic activity against the Vero cell line. The HW extract of T. umkowaani and the 70% Eth extract of T. versicolor showed a statistically significant difference in the inhibitory activity of violacein production against C. violaceum at the concentration of 200 µg/mL. Conclusions The antioxidant activity of wild mushrooms can help to tackle the diseases caused by free radicals. The anti-quorum sensing potential of wild mushrooms could also provide future alternatives to conventional drug therapies cost-effectively. Further detailed chemistry of the bioactive compounds and their possible mechanisms of action responsible for the observed antioxidant and anti-quorum sensing activities are needed.
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- Gebreselema Gebreyohannes
- Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Mekelle Institute of Technology, Mekelle University, Ethiopia
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Mekelle Institute of Technology, Mekelle University, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Health Sciences, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Center for Microbiology Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya
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Yin H, Yan Q, Cheng G, Zhang L, Li M, Hu T, Gao S, Chen Y, Tang H, Luo J. The antivirulence activity, transcriptomics of EGCG and its protective effects on zebrafish infected by Aeromonas hydrophila. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2023; 13:1271448. [PMID: 37868352 PMCID: PMC10587681 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1271448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Background Aeromonas hydrophila is an important pathogen that mainly harms aquatic animals and exhibits resistance to a variety of antibiotics. This study investigated the effect of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) on the virulence factors of A.hydrophila and its impact on adhesion, invasion, and cytotoxicity in Caco-2 cells. The potential mechanism of antibacterial activity of EGCG was investigated by transcriptomic analysis. Results EGCG not only inhibited the production of biofilm, hemolytic activity, motility, and protease activity of A.hydrophila, but also reduced its adhesion, invasion, and cytotoxicity in Caco-2 cells. Transcriptomic analysis indicated that the antimicrobial activity of EGCG may be achieved by weakening the chemotaxis and stress response of the bacteria, as well as inhibiting the TonB system. Animal studies demonstrated that EGCG can significantly improve the survival rate and organs damage of zebrafish infected with A.hydrophila. Conclusion EGCG would be a potential alternative drug for the prevention and treatment of A. hydrophila infections by anti-virulence mechanism.
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- Hongmei Yin
- School of Animal Science, Xichang University, Xichang, Sichuan, China
- Department of Pharmacy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Open Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Tongren Polytechnic College, Tongren, China
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Shen Y, Bai X, Wang J, Zhou X, Meng R, Guo N. Inhibitory Effect of Non-Saccharomyces Starmerella bacillaris CC-PT4 Isolated from Grape on MRSA Growth and Biofilm. Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins 2023:10.1007/s12602-023-10146-7. [PMID: 37639210 DOI: 10.1007/s12602-023-10146-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a notorious pathogen with biofilm-forming and drug-resistant properties that make it difficult to eradicate. In this study, the inhibition of MRSA (ATCC 43300) by Starmerella bacillaris CC-PT4 (CGMCC No. 23573) was evaluated. The results showed that the inhibition of MRSA growth and biofilm was caused by S. bacillaris CC-PT4 cell-free supernatant (CFS). The CFS of S. bacillaris CC PT4 at different times can effectively inhibit the formation of MRSA biofilm, remove the preformed biofilm, and down-regulate the related genes that promote the formation of biofilm. Afterwards, untargeted metabolomics was performed to analyze the CFS of S. bacillaris CC-PT4. Several molecules with antibacterial and inhibitory biofilm effects from the CFS were found, one of which, 2-amino-1-phenylethanol (APE), has not been reported to have antiMRSA ability before. In this study, molecular docking analysis and in vitro experiments were used to verify the function of APE to inhibit MRSA. These results indicate that S. bacillaris CC-PT4 CFS can effectively inhibit MRSA which has potential application value in controlling MRSA.
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- Yong Shen
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 130062, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 130062, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 130062, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 130062, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Technology Center of Changchun Customs, 130062, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 130062, Changchun, People's Republic of China.
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Sanya DRA, Onésime D, Vizzarro G, Jacquier N. Recent advances in therapeutic targets identification and development of treatment strategies towards Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. BMC Microbiol 2023; 23:86. [PMID: 36991325 PMCID: PMC10060139 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-023-02832-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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The opportunistic human pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the causal agent of a wide variety of infections. This non-fermentative Gram-negative bacillus can colonize zones where the skin barrier is weakened, such as wounds or burns. It also causes infections of the urinary tract, respiratory system or bloodstream. P. aeruginosa infections are common in hospitalized patients for which multidrug-resistant, respectively extensively drug-resistant isolates can be a strong contributor to a high rate of in-hospital mortality. Moreover, chronic respiratory system infections of cystic fibrosis patients are especially concerning, since very tedious to treat. P. aeruginosa exploits diverse cell-associated and secreted virulence factors, which play essential roles in its pathogenesis. Those factors encompass carbohydrate-binding proteins, quorum sensing that monitor the production of extracellular products, genes conferring extensive drug resistance, and a secretion system to deliver effectors to kill competitors or subvert host essential functions. In this article, we highlight recent advances in the understanding of P. aeruginosa pathogenicity and virulence as well as efforts for the identification of new drug targets and the development of new therapeutic strategies against P. aeruginosa infections. These recent advances provide innovative and promising strategies to circumvent infection caused by this important human pathogen.
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- Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Micalis Institute, Jouy-en-Josas, 78350, France
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- Institute of Microbiology, University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, 1011, Switzerland
- Present Address: Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology, Global Health Institute, School of Life Sciences, Station 19, EPFL-SV-UPBLO, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Lausanne, 1015, Switzerland
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- Institute of Microbiology, University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, 1011, Switzerland.
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Wang Y, Zhang L, Yuan X, Wang D. Treatment with paeoniflorin increases lifespan of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infected Caenorhabditis elegans by inhibiting bacterial accumulation in intestinal lumen and biofilm formation. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1114219. [PMID: 37050896 PMCID: PMC10083309 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1114219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Paeoniflorin is one of the important components in Paeoniaceae plants. In this study, we used Caenorhabditis elegans as a model host and Pseudomonas aeruginosa as a bacterial pathogen to investigate the possible role of paeoniflorin treatment against P. aeruginosa infection in the host and the underlying mechanisms. Posttreatment with 1.25–10 mg/L paeoniflorin could significantly increase the lifespan of P. aeruginosa infected nematodes. After the infection, the P. aeruginosa colony-forming unit (CFU) and P. aeruginosa accumulation in intestinal lumen were also obviously reduced by 1.25–10 mg/L paeoniflorin treatment. The beneficial effects of paeoniflorin treatment in increasing lifespan in P. aeruginosa infected nematodes and in reducing P. aeruginosa accumulation in intestinal lumen could be inhibited by RNAi of pmk-1, egl-1, and bar-1. In addition, paeoniflorin treatment suppressed the inhibition in expressions of pmk-1, egl-1, and bar-1 caused by P. aeruginosa infection in nematodes, suggesting that paeoniflorin could increase lifespan of P. aeruginosa infected nematode by activating PMK-1, EGL-1, and BAR-1. Moreover, although treatment with 1.25–10 mg/L paeoniflorin did not show obvious anti-P. aeruginosa activity, the P. aeruginosa biofilm formation and expressions of related virulence genes (pelA, pelB, phzA, lasB, lasR, rhlA, and rhlC) were significantly inhibited by paeoniflorin treatment. Treatment with 1.25–10 mg/L paeoniflorin could further decrease the levels of related virulence factors of pyocyanin, elastase, and rhamnolipid. In addition, 2.5–10 mg/L paeoniflorin treatment could inhibit the swimming, swarming, and twitching motility of P. aeruginosa, and treatment with 2.5–10 mg/L paeoniflorin reduced the cyclic-di-GMP (c-di-GMP) level. Therefore, paeoniflorin treatment has the potential to extend lifespan of P. aeruginosa infected hosts by reducing bacterial accumulation in intestinal lumen and inhibiting bacterial biofilm formation.
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Bernabè G, Marzaro G, Di Pietra G, Otero A, Bellato M, Pauletto A, Scarpa M, Sut S, Chilin A, Dall’Acqua S, Brun P, Castagliuolo I. A novel phenolic derivative inhibits AHL-dependent quorum sensing signaling in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:996871. [PMID: 36204236 PMCID: PMC9531014 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.996871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Increasing antibiotic resistance and the decline in the pharmaceutical industry’s investments have amplified the need for novel treatments for multidrug-resistant bacteria. Quorum sensing (QS) inhibitors reduce pathogens’ virulence without selective pressure on bacteria and provide an alternative to conventional antibiotic-based therapies. P. aeruginosa uses complex QS signaling to control virulence and biofilm formation. We aimed to identify inhibitors of P. aeruginosa QS acting on acyl-homoserine lactones (AHL)-mediated circuits. Bioluminescence and qRT-PCR assays were employed to screen a library of 81 small phenolic derivatives to reduce AHL-dependent signaling. We identified GM-50 as the most active compound inhibiting the expression of AHL-regulated genes but devoid of cytotoxic activity in human epithelial cells and biocidal effects on bacteria. GM-50 reduces virulence factors such as rhamnolipids, pyocyanin, elastase secretion, and swarming motility in P. aeruginosa PAO1 laboratory strain. By molecular docking, we provide evidence that GM-50 highly interacts with RhlR. GM-50 significantly improved aztreonam-mediated biofilm disruption. Moreover, GM-50 prevents adhesion of PAO1 and inflammatory damage in the human A549 cell line and protects Galleria mellonella from PAO1-mediated killing. GM-50 significantly reduces virulence factors in 20 P. aeruginosa clinical isolates from patients with respiratory tract infections. In conclusion, GM-50 inhibits AHL-signaling, reduces virulence factors, enhances the anti-biofilm activity of aztreonam, and protects G. mellonella larvae from damage induced by P. aeruginosa. Since GM-50 is active on clinical strains, it represents a starting point for identifying and developing new phenolic derivatives acting as QS-inhibitors in P. aeruginosa infections.
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- Giulia Bernabè
- Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Departamento de Microbioloxía e Parasitoloxía, Facultade de Bioloxía-CIBUS, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Information Engineering, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Laboratory of Advanced Translational Research, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV—IRCCS, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
- *Correspondence: Paola Brun,
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Zhang L, Wang Y, Cao C, Zhu Y, Huang W, Yang Y, Qiu H, Liu S, Wang D. Beneficial effect of Xuebijing against Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in Caenorhabditis elegans. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:949608. [PMID: 36120363 PMCID: PMC9470999 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.949608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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In the clinical intensive care units (ICU), the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulation of Xuebijing has been frequently used for treating sepsis. Nevertheless, the underlying pharmacological mechanisms of Xuebijing remain largely unclear. Caenorhabditis elegans is an important experimental host for bacterial infections. Using C. elegans as an animal model, we here examined the potential of Xuebijing treatment against bacterial infection and the underlying mechanisms. Xuebijing treatment could inhibit the reduction tendency of lifespan caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. For the cellular mechanisms of this antibacterial infection property, we found that Xuebijing treatment rescued C. elegans lifespan to be against P. aeruginosa infection by inhibiting Pseudomonas colonization in the intestinal lumen. Meanwhile, the increase in the expression of antimicrobial genes induced by Pseudomonas infection was also suppressed by Xuebijing treatment. Moreover, the beneficial effect of Xuebijing against Pseudomonas infection depended on insulin, p38 MAPK, Wnt, DBL-1/TGF-β, ELT-2, and programmed cell death (PCD)-related signals. Although Xuebijing did not show obvious antibacterial activity, Xuebijing (100%) treatment could inhibit the Pseudomonas biofilm formation and decrease the expression of virulence genes (lasA, lasB, rhlA, rhlC, phzA, phzM, phzH, and phzS) and quorum sensing (QS)-related genes (lasI, lasR, rhlI, rhlR, pqsA, and pqsR). Our results support the potential role of Xuebijing treatment against bacterial infection in hosts.
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- Le Zhang
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, Nanjing, China
- *Correspondence: Songqiao Liu, ; Dayong Wang,
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
- *Correspondence: Songqiao Liu, ; Dayong Wang,
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa: pathogenesis, virulence factors, antibiotic resistance, interaction with host, technology advances and emerging therapeutics. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2022; 7:199. [PMID: 35752612 PMCID: PMC9233671 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-022-01056-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 253] [Impact Index Per Article: 126.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) is a Gram-negative opportunistic pathogen that infects patients with cystic fibrosis, burn wounds, immunodeficiency, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), cancer, and severe infection requiring ventilation, such as COVID-19. P. aeruginosa is also a widely-used model bacterium for all biological areas. In addition to continued, intense efforts in understanding bacterial pathogenesis of P. aeruginosa including virulence factors (LPS, quorum sensing, two-component systems, 6 type secretion systems, outer membrane vesicles (OMVs), CRISPR-Cas and their regulation), rapid progress has been made in further studying host-pathogen interaction, particularly host immune networks involving autophagy, inflammasome, non-coding RNAs, cGAS, etc. Furthermore, numerous technologic advances, such as bioinformatics, metabolomics, scRNA-seq, nanoparticles, drug screening, and phage therapy, have been used to improve our understanding of P. aeruginosa pathogenesis and host defense. Nevertheless, much remains to be uncovered about interactions between P. aeruginosa and host immune responses, including mechanisms of drug resistance by known or unannotated bacterial virulence factors as well as mammalian cell signaling pathways. The widespread use of antibiotics and the slow development of effective antimicrobials present daunting challenges and necessitate new theoretical and practical platforms to screen and develop mechanism-tested novel drugs to treat intractable infections, especially those caused by multi-drug resistance strains. Benefited from has advancing in research tools and technology, dissecting this pathogen's feature has entered into molecular and mechanistic details as well as dynamic and holistic views. Herein, we comprehensively review the progress and discuss the current status of P. aeruginosa biophysical traits, behaviors, virulence factors, invasive regulators, and host defense patterns against its infection, which point out new directions for future investigation and add to the design of novel and/or alternative therapeutics to combat this clinically significant pathogen.
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Targeting the Holy Triangle of Quorum Sensing, Biofilm Formation, and Antibiotic Resistance in Pathogenic Bacteria. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10061239. [PMID: 35744757 PMCID: PMC9228545 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10061239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Chronic and recurrent bacterial infections are frequently associated with the formation of biofilms on biotic or abiotic materials that are composed of mono- or multi-species cultures of bacteria/fungi embedded in an extracellular matrix produced by the microorganisms. Biofilm formation is, among others, regulated by quorum sensing (QS) which is an interbacterial communication system usually composed of two-component systems (TCSs) of secreted autoinducer compounds that activate signal transduction pathways through interaction with their respective receptors. Embedded in the biofilms, the bacteria are protected from environmental stress stimuli, and they often show reduced responses to antibiotics, making it difficult to eradicate the bacterial infection. Besides reduced penetration of antibiotics through the intricate structure of the biofilms, the sessile biofilm-embedded bacteria show reduced metabolic activity making them intrinsically less sensitive to antibiotics. Moreover, they frequently express elevated levels of efflux pumps that extrude antibiotics, thereby reducing their intracellular levels. Some efflux pumps are involved in the secretion of QS compounds and biofilm-related materials, besides being important for removing toxic substances from the bacteria. Some efflux pump inhibitors (EPIs) have been shown to both prevent biofilm formation and sensitize the bacteria to antibiotics, suggesting a relationship between these processes. Additionally, QS inhibitors or quenchers may affect antibiotic susceptibility. Thus, targeting elements that regulate QS and biofilm formation might be a promising approach to combat antibiotic-resistant biofilm-related bacterial infections.
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Tang H, Yang D, Zhu L, Shi F, Ye G, Guo H, Deng H, Zhao L, Xu Z, Li Y. Paeonol Interferes With Quorum-Sensing in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Modulates Inflammatory Responses In Vitro and In Vivo. Front Immunol 2022; 13:896874. [PMID: 35686124 PMCID: PMC9170885 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.896874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Developing quorum-sensing (QS) based anti-infection drugs is one of the most powerful strategies to combat multidrug-resistant bacteria. Paeonol has been proven to attenuate the QS-controlled virulence factors of P. aeruginosa by down-regulating the transcription of QS signal molecules. This research aimed to assess the anti-virulence activity and mechanism of paeonol against P. aeruginosa infection in vitro and in vivo. In this study, paeonol was found to reduce the adhesion and invasion of P.aeruginosa to macrophages and resist the cytotoxicity induced by P.aeruginosa. Paeonol reduced the expression of virulence factors of P.aeruginosa by inhibiting QS, thereby reducing the LDH release and damage of P.aeruginosa-infected macrophages. Paeonol can inhibit bacterial virulence and enhance the ability of macrophages to clear P.aeruginosa. In addition, paeonol exerts anti-inflammatory activity by reducing the expression of inflammatory cytokines and increasing the production of anti-inflammatory cytokines. Paeonol treatment significantly inhibited the activation of TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway and decreased the inflammation response of P. aeruginosa-infected macrophages. Paeonol also significantly reduced the ability of P.aeruginosa to infect mice and reduced the inflammatory response. These data suggest that paeonol can inhibit the virulence of P.aeruginosa and decrease the inflammation response in P.aeruginosa-infected macrophages and mice, which can decrease the damage induced by P.aeruginosa infection and enhance the ability of macrophages to clear bacteria. This study supports the further development of new potential anti-infective drugs based on inhibition of QS and virulence factors.
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- Huaqiao Tang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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Qian W, Li X, Liu Q, Lu J, Wang T, Zhang Q. Antifungal and Antibiofilm Efficacy of Paeonol Treatment Against Biofilms Comprising Candida albicans and/or Cryptococcus neoformans. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2022; 12:884793. [PMID: 35669114 PMCID: PMC9163411 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.884793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Fungal populations are commonly found in natural environments and present enormous health care challenges, due to increased resistance to antifungal agents. Paeonol exhibits antifungal activities; nevertheless, the antifungal and antibiofilm activities of paeonol against Candida albicans and Cryptococcus neoformans remain largely unexplored. Here, we aimed to evaluate the antifungal and antibiofilm activities of paeonol against C. albicans and/or C. neoformans (i.e., against mono- or dual-species). The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of paeonol for mono-species comprising C. albicans or C. neoformans were 250 μg ml−1, whereas the MIC values of paeonol for dual-species were 500 μg ml−1. Paeonol disrupted cell membrane integrity and increased the influx of gatifloxacin into cells of mono- and dual-species cells, indicating an antifungal mode of action. Moreover, paeonol at 8 times the MIC damaged mono- and dual-species cells within C. albicans and C. neoformans biofilms, as it did planktonic cells. In particular, at 4 and 8 mg ml−1, paeonol efficiently dispersed preformed 48-h biofilms formed by mono- and dual-species cells, respectively. Paeonol inhibited effectively the yeast-to-hyphal-form transition of C. albicans and impaired capsule and melanin production of C. neoformans. The addition of 10 MIC paeonol to the medium did not shorten the lifespan of C. elegans, and 2 MIC paeonol could effectively protect the growth of C. albicans and C. neoformans-infected C. elegans. Furthermore, RNA sequencing was employed to examine the transcript profiling of C. albicans and C. neoformans biofilm cells in response to 1/2 MIC paeonol. RNA sequencing data revealed that paeonol treatment impaired biofilm formation of C. albicans by presumably downregulating the expression level of initial filamentation, adhesion, and growth-related genes, as well as biofilm biosynthesis genes, whereas paeonol inhibited biofilm formation of C. neoformans by presumably upregulating the expression level of ergosterol biosynthesis-related genes. Together, the findings of this study indicate that paeonol can be explored as a candidate antifungal agent for combating serious single and mixed infections caused by C. albicans and C. neoformans.
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- Weidong Qian
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an, China
- *Correspondence: Ting Wang, ; Qian Zhang,
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- Department of Dermatology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Union Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- *Correspondence: Ting Wang, ; Qian Zhang,
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Tang H, Hao S, Khan MF, Zhao L, Shi F, Li Y, Guo H, Zou Y, Lv C, Luo J, Zeng Z, Wu Q, Ye G. Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate Ameliorates Acute Lung Damage by Inhibiting Quorum-Sensing-Related Virulence Factors of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:874354. [PMID: 35547130 PMCID: PMC9083413 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.874354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
Abstract
The superbug Pseudomonas aeruginosa is among the most formidable antibiotic-resistant pathogens. With declining options for antibiotic-resistant infections, new medicines are of utmost importance to combat with P. aeruginosa. In our previous study, we demonstrated that Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) can inhibit the production of quorum sensing (QS)-regulated virulence factors in vitro. Accordingly, the protective effect and molecular mechanisms of EGCG against P. aeruginosa-induced pneumonia were studied in a mouse model. The results indicated that EGCG significantly lessened histopathological changes and increased the survival rates of mice infected with P. aeruginosa. EGCG effectively alleviated lung injury by reducing the expression of virulence factors and bacterial burden. In addition, EGCG downregulated the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-α, IL-1, IL-6, and IL-17, and increased the expression of anti-inflammatory cytokines IL-4 and IL-10. Thus, the experimental results supported for the first time that EGCG improved lung damage in P. aeruginosa infection by inhibiting the production of QS-related virulence factors in vivo.
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- Huaqiao Tang
- Department of Pharmacy, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Botany, Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences, University of Poonch Rawalakot, Rawalakot, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- National Ethnic Affairs Commission Key Open Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Tongren Polytechnic College, Tongren, China.,Engineering Research Center of the Medicinal Diet Industry, Tongren Polytechnic College, Tongren, China
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- National Ethnic Affairs Commission Key Open Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Tongren Polytechnic College, Tongren, China
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- Agricultural College, Yibin Vocational and Technical College, Yibin, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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Anju VT, Busi S, Kumar S, Suchiang K, Kumavath R, Ranganathan S, Ampasala DR, Dyavaiah M. Alantolactone modulates the production of quorum sensing mediated virulence factors and biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. BIOFOULING 2022; 38:331-347. [PMID: 35469529 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2022.2064747] [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: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen in immunocompromised patients and accounts for mortality worldwide. Quorum sensing (QS) and QS mediated biofilm formation of P. aeruginosa increase the severity of infection in the host. New and effective therapeutics are in high demand to eliminate Pseudomonas infections. The current study investigated the quorum quenching and biofilm inhibition properties of alantolactone (ATL) against P. aeruginosa PAO1. The production of key virulence factors and biofilm components were affected in bacteria when treated with sub-MIC of ATL and further validated by qRT-PCR studies. The anti-infective potential of ATL was corroborated in an in vivo model with improved survival of infected Caenorhabditis elegans and reduced bacterial colonization. In silico studies suggested the molecular interactions of ATL to QS proteins as stable. Finally, ATL was explored in the present study to inhibit QS pathways and holds the potential to develop into an effective anti-infective agent against P. aeruginosa.
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- V T Anju
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Genomic Science, School of Biological Sciences, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod, Kerala, India
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- Department of Bioinformatics, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Bioinformatics, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
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Gu Y, Chen K, Xi B, Xie J, Bing X. Paeonol increases the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacity of gibel carp (Carassius auratus gibelio) challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2022; 123:479-488. [PMID: 35314333 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2022.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Paeonol, a naturally occurring polyphenol isolated from medical plant, has been known to exhibit anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects. In order to evaluate the effect of paeonol on Carassius auratus gibelio infected by pathogenic bacteria Aeromonas hydriphila. 750 fish were randomly divided into 5 groups, which separately treated with 0.85% sterile saline (blank), A. hydriphila (negative control), A. hydriphila with paeonol (4 mg/kg, 64 mg/kg), and A. hydriphila with enrofloxacin (12 mg/kg, positive control). Fish were anaesthetized with MS-222 (100 mg/L), and samples were collected at 6 and 72 h after A. hydriphila challenge. The results showed that compared with the negative group, the survival in paeonol groups marked increased by 14.75% and 18.94%. The plasma immunoglobulin M (IgM) was notably increased, and low density lipoprotein (LDL) was significantly decreased in paeonol groups at 6 h (P < 0.05). The antioxidative enzymes catalase (CAT), total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) were significantly increased in paeonol groups at 6 h, while malondialdehyde (MDA) and myeloperoxidase (MPO) contents were lower (P < 0.05). The inflammatory related genes MyD88 and TLR-5 were significantly downregulated, and the TLR-3 was significantly increased in paeonol groups at 72 h (P < 0.05). In addition, histopathological analyses showed that the lesion in liver, spleen and caudal kidney were considerably attenuated in paeonol groups. In conclusion, paeonol could increase the survival rate, mitigate oxidative damage, inflammation, tissue lesions, and improve the immunity of gibel carp challenged with A. hydrophila.
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- Yipeng Gu
- Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Wuxi 214081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi 214081, China
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- Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Wuxi 214081, China; Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi 214081, China.
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- Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, Wuxi 214081, China; Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi 214081, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuxi 214081, China
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Wang S, Feng Y, Han X, Cai X, Yang L, Liu C, Shen L. Inhibition of Virulence Factors and Biofilm Formation by Wogonin Attenuates Pathogenicity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 via Targeting pqs Quorum-Sensing System. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222312699. [PMID: 34884499 PMCID: PMC8657757 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222312699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an important opportunistic pathogen, is capable of producing various virulence factors and forming biofilm that are regulated by quorum sensing (QS). It is known that targeting virulence factor production and biofilm formation instead of exerting selective pressure on growth such as conventional antibiotics can reduce multidrug resistance in bacteria. Therefore, many quorum-sensing inhibitors (QSIs) have been developed to prevent or treat this bacterial infection. In this study, wogonin, as an active ingredient from Agrimonia pilosa, was found to be able to inhibit QS system of P. aeruginosa PAO1. Wogonin downregulated the expression of QS-related genes and reduced the production of many virulence factors, such as elastase, pyocyanin, and proteolytic enzyme. In addition, wogonin decreased the extracellular polysaccharide synthesis and inhibited twitching, swimming, and swarming motilities and biofilm formation. The attenuation of pathogenicity in P. aeruginosa PAO1 by wogonin application was further validated in vivo by cabbage infection and fruit fly and nematode survival experiments. Further molecular docking analysis, pathogenicity examination of various QS-related mutants, and PQS signal molecule detection revealed that wogonin could interfere with PQS signal molecular synthesis by affecting pqsA and pqsR. Taken together, the results indicated that wogonin might be used as an anti-QS candidate drug to attenuate the infection caused by P. aeruginosa.
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- Shiwei Wang
- Key Laboratory of Resources Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, The College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China; (S.W.); (Y.F.); (X.H.); (X.C.); (L.Y.)
- Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Shaanxi Province, The College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resources Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, The College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China; (S.W.); (Y.F.); (X.H.); (X.C.); (L.Y.)
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- Key Laboratory of Resources Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, The College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China; (S.W.); (Y.F.); (X.H.); (X.C.); (L.Y.)
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- Key Laboratory of Resources Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, The College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China; (S.W.); (Y.F.); (X.H.); (X.C.); (L.Y.)
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- Key Laboratory of Resources Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, The College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China; (S.W.); (Y.F.); (X.H.); (X.C.); (L.Y.)
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- Antibiotics Research and Re-Evaluation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, Chengdu University, No. 168, Huaguan Road, Chengdu 610052, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Resources Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, The College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China; (S.W.); (Y.F.); (X.H.); (X.C.); (L.Y.)
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