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Palucci I, Delogu G. Alternative therapies against Mycobacterium abscessus infections. Clin Microbiol Infect 2024; 30:732-737. [PMID: 37820951 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2023.10.001] [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: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mycobacterium abscessus (Mab) is considered as the most pathogenic rapid-growing mycobacteria in humans, causing pulmonary and extra-pulmonary diseases, especially in patients with cystic fibrosis. Mab shows intrinsic and acquired resistance to many drugs, leaving limited treatment options that lead to a generally poor prognosis. The standard therapeutic regimen last for more than 6 months and consists of a drug cocktail that ideally includes a macrolide and amikacin. Yet, toxicity and efficacy are suboptimal due also to the high toxicity. There is a need to introduce innovative and out-of-the-box approaches to improve treatments. OBJECTIVES In this narrative review, we summarize the recent research on the alternative strategies proposed and discuss the importance of using appropriate experimental assays to assess their activity. SOURCES Included articles were identified by searching PubMed and MEDLINE until June 2023. The search terms were 'Mycobacterium abscessus', 'antimicrobial', and 'alternative therapies'. Additional relevant references were obtained from articles retrieved from the primary search. CONTENT Therapies against Mab including host directed therapies, repurposed drugs, phage therapy, anti-virulence strategies, essential oils, and inhalation therapies. IMPLICATIONS Alternative treatments may represent a valid tool to cope the burden of antimicrobial resistance in Mab-caused diseases.
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- Ivana Palucci
- Dipartimento di Scienze di Laboratorio e Infettivologiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Dipartimento di Scienze Biotecnologiche di Base, Cliniche Intensivologiche e Perioperatorie - Sezione di Microbiologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biotecnologiche di Base, Cliniche Intensivologiche e Perioperatorie - Sezione di Microbiologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy; Mater Olbia Hospital, Olbia, Italy.
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Jankowski G, Sawicki R, Truszkiewicz W, Wolan N, Ziomek M, Hryć B, Sieniawska E. Molecular insight into thymoquinone mechanism of action against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1353875. [PMID: 38414774 PMCID: PMC10896893 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1353875] [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: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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Natural products are promising antimicrobials, usually having multiple and different cellular targets than synthetic antibiotics. Their influence on bacteria at various metabolic and functional levels contributes to higher efficacy even against drug-resistant strains. One such compound is a naturally occurring p-benzoquinone - thymoquinone. It is effective against different bacteria, including multidrug-resistant and extremely drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Its antibacterial mechanism of action was studied in several bacterial species except mycobacteria. To get an insight into the antimycobacterial activity of thymoquinone at the molecular level, we performed metabolomic and transcriptomic analyzes of bacteria exposed to this compound. The expression of genes coding stress-responsive sigma factors revealed that thymoquinone rapidly induces the production of sigE transcripts. At the same time, prolonged influence results in the overexpression of all sigma factor genes and significantly upregulates sigF. The metabolomic analysis confirmed that the antimycobacterial activity of thymoquinone was related to the depletion of NAD and ATP pools and the downregulation of plasma membrane lipids. This state was observed after 24 h and was persistent the next day, suggesting that bacteria could not activate catabolic mechanisms and produce energy. Additionally, the presence of a thymoquinone nitrogen derivative in the bacterial broth and the culture was reported.
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- Grzegorz Jankowski
- Chair and Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Student Research Group, Department of Pharmacognosy with Medicinal Plants Garden, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Student Research Group, Department of Pharmacognosy with Medicinal Plants Garden, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Natural Products Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Natural Products Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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Yang X, Castell-Perez ME, Moreira RG, Sevimli-Yurttas Z. trans-Cinnamaldehyde-encapsulated zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 nanoparticle complex solutions to inactivate Escherichia coli O157:H7 on fresh spinach leaves. J Food Sci 2022; 87:4649-4664. [PMID: 36045506 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This study synthesized and characterized ZIF-8 nanoparticles encapsulated with trans-cinnamaldehyde oil (TC) and evaluated their antimicrobial effectiveness against Escherichia coli O157:H7 on fresh spinach leaves. The antimicrobial activity of different mass ratios of TC-encapsulated ZIF-8 against E. coli O157:H7 (ATCC 43895) strain was assessed and the best mass ratio of 1:2 TC to ZIF-8 identified. Spinach leaves were treated with (1) 0.5TC@ZIF-8_PL nanoparticle complexes solution, (2) 200 ppm chlorine, (3) free TC, and (4) sterilized distilled water (control). All sample groups were rinsed for 1 min, dried in a biosafety cabinet, weighted, and packed in sterilized Whirl-pkTM Stand-Up sampling bags, and stored at 4°C for 15 days for shelf life studies. Samples were dipped into a solution of nanoparticles and another group was sprayed. The quality of spinach samples was assessed by monitoring changes in moisture content (MC), water activity (Aw), color, pH, texture (firmness and work), vitamin C content, total carotenoid, and chlorophyll content. Spinach leaves treated with 0.5TC@ZIF-8_PL had less (p < 0.05) water, total chlorophyll, and total carotenoid losses, with minimal changes in pH. However, treatment did not prevent the color degradation (p > 0.05) and adversely affected spinach firmness. The spinach samples treated with 200 ppm chlorine and free TC had higher (p < 0.05) total chlorophyll degradation than the samples treated with the nanoparticles. The mass ratio of TC-encapsulated ZIF-8 must be readjusted to reduce potential toxicity issues while maintaining the antimicrobial properties. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: Zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) nanoparticle complex can be used to encapsulate natural antimicrobials to inhibit growth of pathogens on fresh produce. A 2-log reduction in populations of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on fresh spinach leaves was achieved using trans-cinnamaldehyde at low concentrations. The results can be used to embed the compounds into polymeric films for antimicrobial packaging applications.
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- Xiaoying Yang
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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Sawicki R, Widelski J, Okińczyc P, Truszkiewicz W, Glous J, Sieniawska E. Exposure to Nepalese Propolis Alters the Metabolic State of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:929476. [PMID: 35814697 PMCID: PMC9260414 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.929476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Propolis is a natural product proved to be efficient against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Although it is produced by bees, its active alcoholic-aqueous fraction contains plant-derived molecules. To gain some insight into its mechanism of antimycobacterial activity, we studied the metabolic changes in bacterial cells treated with extract of Trigona sp. propolis from Nepal. The detailed metabolomic and transcriptomic analysis performed in this study indicated target points in bacterial cells under propolis extract influence. The profile of lipids forming the outer and middle layer of the mycobacterial cell envelope was not changed by propolis treatment, however, fluctuations in the profiles of amphipathic glycerophospholipids were observed. The enrichment analysis revealed bacterial metabolic pathways affected by Trigona sp. propolis treatment. The early metabolic response involved much more pathways than observed after 48 h of incubation, however, the highest enrichment ratio was observed after 48 h, indicating the long-lasting influence of propolis. The early bacterial response was related to the increased demand for energy and upregulation of molecules involved in the formation of the cell membrane. The transcriptomic analysis confirmed that bacteria also suffered from oxidative stress, which was more pronounced on the second day of exposure. This was the first attempt to explain the action of Nepalese propolis extract against mycobacteria.
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- Rafał Sawicki
- Chair and Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Herbal Medicines, Wroclaw Medical University, Wrocław, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Natural Products Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
- *Correspondence: Elwira Sieniawska
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Tuyiringire N, Taremwa Mugisha I, Tusubira D, Munyampundu JP, Mambo Muvunyi C, Vander Heyden Y. In vitro antimycobacterial activity of medicinal plants Lantana camara, Cryptolepis sanguinolenta, and Zanthoxylum leprieurii. J Clin Tuberc Other Mycobact Dis 2022; 27:100307. [PMID: 35284659 PMCID: PMC8904236 DOI: 10.1016/j.jctube.2022.100307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Imperative need exists to search for new anti-TB drugs that are safer, and more effective against drug-resistant strains. Medicinal plants have been the source of active ingredients for drug development. However, the slow growth and biosafety level requirements of M. tuberculosis culture are considerable challenges. M. smegmatis can be used as a surrogate for M. tuberculosis. In the current study, preliminary phytochemical screening and antimycobacterial activity evaluation of crude methanolic extracts of medicinal plants against M. smegmatis, and two M. tuberculosis strains, were conducted. Materials and Methods Crude methanolic extracts, obtained from the leaves of L. camara, roots of C. sanguinolenta, and stem barks of Z. leprieurii, were tested for antimycobacterial activity against M. smegmatis (mc2155), pan-sensitive (H37Rv), and rifampicin-resistant (TMC-331) M. tuberculosis, using visual Resazurin Microtiter Assay (REMA) on 96 well plates. Preliminary qualitative phytochemical screening tests were performed using standard chemical methods. Results The three methanolic extracts inhibited mycobacterial growth in vitro. They were more active against rifampicin-resistant strain with MICs of 176, 97, and 45 µg/mL for L. camara, C. sanguinolenta, and Z. leprieurii extracts, respectively. The lowest activity was observed against M. smegmatis with MICs of 574, 325, and 520 µg/mL, respectively. Against H37Rv, activity was intermediate to those of TMC-331 and mc2155. However, L. camara extract showed the same activity against H37Rv and M. smegmatis. Preliminary phytochemical analysis revealed alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, saponins, tannins, and terpenoids. Conclusions Leaves of L. camara, roots of C. sanguinolenta, and stem barks of Z. leprieurii exhibit antimycobacterial activity against M. smegmatis, pan-sensitive, and rifampicin-resistant M. tuberculosis. This offers the possibilities for novel therapeutic opportunities against TB including multidrug-resistant TB. Further investigations on safety and mechanisms of action are required. These studies could be done using M. smegmatis as a surrogate for the highly pathogenic M. tuberculosis.
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- Naasson Tuyiringire
- Pharm-BioTechnology and Traditional Medicine Centre (PHARMBIOTRAC), Department of Pharmacy, Mbarara University of Science & Technology, P. O. Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, KG11 Ave, 47St/P.O. Box 3286, Kigali, Rwanda
- Corresponding author.
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- Institute of Applied Health Sciences, Clarke International University, P.O. Box 7782, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Biochemistry, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, P. O. Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda
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- School of Science, College of Science and Technology, University of Rwanda, KN 67 Street Nyarugenge, P.O. Box 3900, Kigali, Rwanda
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- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, KG11 Ave, 47St/P.O. Box 3286, Kigali, Rwanda
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemometrics and Molecular Modelling, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Laarbeeklaan 103, B-1090 Brussels, Belgium
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Liu Y, Liu S, Zhi Q, Zhuang P, Zhang R, Zhang Z, Zhang K, Sun Y. Arginine-induced metabolomic perturbation in Streptococcus mutans. J Oral Microbiol 2022; 14:2015166. [PMID: 35024088 PMCID: PMC8745357 DOI: 10.1080/20002297.2021.2015166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Streptococcus mutans is a major pathogen responsible for dental caries. Arginine is a promising potential caries preventive agent which can inhibit the growth of S. mutans. However, the mechanism whereby arginine inhibits S. mutans growth remains unclear. Aim To assess the impact of arginine-induced metabolomic perturbations on S. mutans under biofilm conditions. Methods We identified 5,933 and 7,413 ions in positive (ESI+) and negative (ESI-) electrospray ion modes, respectively, with a total of 11.05% and 11.58% differential ions subsequently detected in two respective modes. Further analyses of these metabolites led to identification of 8 and 22 metabolic pathways that were affected by arginine treatment in ESI+ and ESI- modes., Results Once or twice daily treatments of S. mutans biofilms with arginine resulted in reductions in biofilm biomass. Significant reductions in EPS production were observed following twice daily arginine treatments. Identified metabolites that were significantly differentially abundant following arginine treatment were associated with glycolysis metabolism, amino sugar and nucleotide sugar metabolism, and peptidoglycan synthesis. Conclusions Arginine can reduce S. mutans biofilm growth and acid production by inhibiting glycolysis, amino sugar and nucleotide sugar metabolism, and peptidoglycan synthesis.
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- Yudong Liu
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China.,Anhui Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China.,Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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Sieniawska E, Sawicki R, Truszkiewicz W, Marchev AS, Georgiev MI. Usnic Acid Treatment Changes the Composition of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Cell Envelope and Alters Bacterial Redox Status. mSystems 2021; 6:e00097-21. [PMID: 33947802 PMCID: PMC8269206 DOI: 10.1128/msystems.00097-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis developed efficient adaptation mechanisms in response to different environmental conditions. This resulted in the ability to survive in human macrophages and in resistance to numerous antibiotics. To get insight into bacterial responses to potent antimycobacterial natural compounds, we tested how usnic acid, a lichen-derived secondary metabolite, would influence mycobacteria at transcriptomic and metabolomic levels. The analysis of expression of sigma factors revealed a profound impact of usnic acid on one of the primary genetic regulatory systems of M. tuberculosis Combined liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance analyses allowed us to observe the perturbations in metabolic pathways, as well as in lipid composition, which took place within 24 h of exposure. Early bacterial response was related to redox homeostasis, lipid synthesis, and nucleic acid repair. Usnic acid treatment provoked disturbances of redox state in mycobacterial cells and increased production of structural elements of the cell wall and cell membrane. In addition, to increase the number of molecules related to restoration of redox balance, the rearrangements of the cell envelope were the first defense mechanisms observed under usnic acid treatment.IMPORTANCE The evaluation of mechanisms of mycobacterial response to natural products has been barely studied. However, it might be helpful to reveal bacterial adaptation strategies, which are eventually crucial for the discovery of new drug targets and, hence, understanding the resistance mechanisms. This study showed that the first-line mycobacterial defense against usnic acid, a potent antimicrobial agent, is the remodeling of the cell envelope and restoring redox homeostasis. Transcriptomic data correlated with metabolomics analysis. The observed metabolic changes appeared similar to those exerted by antibiotics.
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- Elwira Sieniawska
- Medical University of Lublin, Chair and Department of Pharmacognosy, Lublin, Poland
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- Medical University of Lublin, Chair and Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Lublin, Poland
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- Medical University of Lublin, Chair and Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Lublin, Poland
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- Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Laboratory of Metabolomics, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- Center of Plant Systems Biology and Biotechnology, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Laboratory of Metabolomics, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- Center of Plant Systems Biology and Biotechnology, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Costa CP, Bezerra AR, Almeida A, Rocha SM. Candida Species (Volatile) Metabotyping through Advanced Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography. Microorganisms 2020; 8:E1911. [PMID: 33266330 PMCID: PMC7760324 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms8121911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Revised: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 11/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Microbial metabolomics is a challenge strategy that allows a comprehensive analysis of metabolites within a microorganism and may support a new approach in microbial research, including the microbial diagnosis. Thus, the aim of this research was to in-depth explore a metabolomics strategy based on the use of an advanced multidimensional gas chromatography for the comprehensive mapping of cellular metabolites of C. albicans and non-C. albicans (C. glabrata and C. tropicalis) and therefore contributing for the development of a comprehensive platform for fungal detection management and for species distinction in early growth times (6 h). The volatile fraction comprises 126 putatively identified metabolites distributed over several chemical families: acids, alcohols, aldehydes, hydrocarbons, esters, ketones, monoterpenic and sesquiterpenic compounds, norisoprenoids, phenols and sulphur compounds. These metabolites may be related with different metabolic pathways, such as amino acid metabolism and biosynthesis, fatty acids metabolism, aromatic compounds degradation, mono and sesquiterpenoid synthesis and carotenoid cleavage. These results represent an enlargement of ca. 70% of metabolites not previously reported for C. albicans, 91% for C. glabrata and 90% for C. tropicalis. This study represents the most detailed study about Candida species exometabolome, allowing a metabolomic signature of each species, which signifies an improvement towards the construction of a Candida metabolomics platform whose application in clinical diagnostics can be crucial to guide therapeutic interventions.
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- Carina Pedrosa Costa
- Department of Chemistry & LAQV-REQUIMTE, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
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- Health Sciences Department, Institute for Biomedicine—iBiMED, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
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- Department of Biology & CESAM, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry & LAQV-REQUIMTE, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
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Tuyiringire N, Deyno S, Weisheit A, Tolo CU, Tusubira D, Munyampundu JP, Ogwang PE, Muvunyi CM, Heyden YV. Three promising antimycobacterial medicinal plants reviewed as potential sources of drug hit candidates against multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. Tuberculosis (Edinb) 2020; 124:101987. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tube.2020.101987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Diniz do Nascimento L, Barbosa de Moraes AA, Santana da Costa K, Pereira Galúcio JM, Taube PS, Leal Costa CM, Neves Cruz J, de Aguiar Andrade EH, Guerreiro de Faria LJ. Bioactive Natural Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Essential Oils from Spice Plants: New Findings and Potential Applications. Biomolecules 2020; 10:biom10070988. [PMID: 32630297 PMCID: PMC7407208 DOI: 10.3390/biom10070988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 138] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Spice plants have a great influence on world history. For centuries, different civilizations have used them to condiment the foods of kings and nobles and applied them as embalming preservatives, perfumes, cosmetics, and medicines in different regions of the world. In general, these plants have formed the basis of traditional medicine and some of their derived substances have been utilized to treat different human diseases. Essential oils (EOs) obtained from these plants have been also used as therapeutic agents and have shown supportive uses in remedial practices. The discovery and development of bioactive compounds from these natural products, based on their traditional uses, play an important role in developing the scientific evidence of their potential pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food applications. In the present review, using recent studies, we exhibit a general overview of the main aspects related to the importance of spice plants widely used in traditional medicine: Cinnamomum zeylanicum (true cinnamon), Mentha piperita (peppermint), Ocimum basilicum (basil), Origanum vulgare (oregano), Piper nigrum (black pepper), Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary), and Thymus vulgaris (thyme); and we discuss new findings of the bioactive compounds obtained from their EOs, their potential applications, as well as their molecular mechanisms of action, focusing on their antioxidant activity. We also exhibit the main in vitro methods applied to determine the antioxidant activities of these natural products.
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- Lidiane Diniz do Nascimento
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Engenharia de Recursos Naturais da Amazônia, Instituto de Tecnologia, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém 66075110, Brazil;
- Laboratório Adolpho Ducke, Coordenação de Botânica, Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, Belém 66077-830, Brazil; (A.A.B.d.M.); (J.N.C.); (E.H.d.A.A.)
- Correspondence: or (L.D.d.N.); (K.S.d.C.); Tel.: +55-91-3217-6086 (L.D.d.N.); +55-93-2101-6771 (K.S.d.C.)
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- Laboratório Adolpho Ducke, Coordenação de Botânica, Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, Belém 66077-830, Brazil; (A.A.B.d.M.); (J.N.C.); (E.H.d.A.A.)
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- Instituto de Biodiversidade, Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará, Vera Paz Street, w/n Salé, Santarém 68040-255, Brazil; (J.M.P.G.); (P.S.T.)
- Correspondence: or (L.D.d.N.); (K.S.d.C.); Tel.: +55-91-3217-6086 (L.D.d.N.); +55-93-2101-6771 (K.S.d.C.)
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- Instituto de Biodiversidade, Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará, Vera Paz Street, w/n Salé, Santarém 68040-255, Brazil; (J.M.P.G.); (P.S.T.)
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- Instituto de Biodiversidade, Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará, Vera Paz Street, w/n Salé, Santarém 68040-255, Brazil; (J.M.P.G.); (P.S.T.)
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Engenharia Química, Instituto de Tecnologia, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém 66075110, Brazil;
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- Laboratório Adolpho Ducke, Coordenação de Botânica, Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, Belém 66077-830, Brazil; (A.A.B.d.M.); (J.N.C.); (E.H.d.A.A.)
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- Laboratório Adolpho Ducke, Coordenação de Botânica, Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, Belém 66077-830, Brazil; (A.A.B.d.M.); (J.N.C.); (E.H.d.A.A.)
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Engenharia de Recursos Naturais da Amazônia, Instituto de Tecnologia, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém 66075110, Brazil;
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Engenharia Química, Instituto de Tecnologia, Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém 66075110, Brazil;
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