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Rosa DS, Oliveira SADS, Souza RDFS, de França CA, Pires IC, Tavares MRS, de Oliveira HP, da Silva Júnior FAG, Moreira MAS, de Barros M, de Menezes GB, Antunes MM, Azevedo VADC, Naue CR, da Costa MM. Antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity of highly soluble polypyrrole against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. J Appl Microbiol 2024; 135:lxae072. [PMID: 38503568 DOI: 10.1093/jambio/lxae072] [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: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
Abstract
AIMS The purpose was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of highly soluble polypyrrole (Hs-PPy), alone or combined with oxacillin, as well as its antibiofilm potential against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains. Furthermore, the in silico inhibitory mechanism in efflux pumps was also investigated. METHODS AND RESULTS Ten clinical isolates of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and two reference strains were used. Antimicrobial activity was determined by broth microdilution, and the combination effect with oxacillin was evaluated by the checkerboard assay. The biofilm formation capacity of MRSA and the interference of Hs-PPy were evaluated. The inhibitory action of Hs-PPy on the efflux pump was evaluated in silico through molecular docking. Hs-PPy showed activity against the isolates, with inhibitory action between 62.5 and 125 µg ml-1 and bactericidal action at 62.5 µg ml-1, as well as synergism in association with oxacillin. The isolates ranged from moderate to strong biofilm producers, and Hs-PPy interfered with the formation of this structure, but not with mature biofilm. There was no in silico interaction with the efflux protein EmrD, the closest homolog to NorA. CONCLUSIONS Hs-PPy interferes with biofilm formation by MRSA, has synergistic potential, and is an efflux pump inhibitor.
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- Danillo Sales Rosa
- Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, Pernambuco 56300-000, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais 36570-900, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 31270-901, Brazil
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- Hospital Universitário da Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, Pernambuco 56304-205, Brazil
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Shrestha O, Shrestha N, Khanal S, Pokhrel S, Maharjan S, Thapa TB, Khanal PR, Joshi G. Inhibition and Reduction of Biofilm Production along with Their Antibiogram Pattern among Gram-Negative Clinical Isolates. Int J Biomater 2023; 2023:6619268. [PMID: 38023107 PMCID: PMC10673669 DOI: 10.1155/2023/6619268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background Bacterial biofilm is a significant virulence factor threatening patients, leading to chronic infections and economic burdens. Therefore, it is crucial to identify biofilm production, its inhibition, and reduction. In this study, we investigated biofilm production among Gram-negative isolates and assessed the inhibitory and reduction potential of ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) towards them. In addition, we studied the antimicrobial resistance pattern of the Gram-negative isolates. Methods Bacterial isolation and identification was done using standard microbiological techniques, following the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guideline, 28th edition. The Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method was used to determine the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of the isolates, and β-lactamase production was tested via the combination disk method. Biofilm formation was detected through the tissue culture plate (TCP) method. Different concentrations of EDTA and DMSO were used to determine their inhibitory and reduction properties against the biofilm. Both inhibition and reduction by the various concentrations of EDTA and DMSO were analyzed using paired t-tests. Results Among the 110 clinical isolates, 61.8% (68) were found to be multidrug resistant (MDR). 30% (33/110) of the isolates were extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producers, 14.5% (16/110) were metallo-β-lactamase (MBL), and 8% (9/110) were Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC) producers. Biofilm formation was detected in 35.4% of the isolates. Biofilm-producing organisms showed the highest resistance to antibiotics such as cephalosporins, chloramphenicol, gentamicin, and carbapenem. The inhibition and reduction of biofilm were significantly lower (p < 0.05) for 1 mM of EDTA and 2% of DMSO. Conclusion Isolates forming biofilm had a higher resistance rate and β-lactamase production compared to biofilm nonproducers. EDTA and DMSO were found to be potential antibiofilm agents. Hence, EDTA and DMSO might be an effective antibiofilm agent to control biofilm-associated infections.
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- Ojaswee Shrestha
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Department of Pathology, Sumeru Hospital Pvt Ltd, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Department of Pathology, Sumeru Hospital Pvt Ltd, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Department of Pathology, Sumeru Hospital Pvt Ltd, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Roy S, Acosta JAM, Karak M, Ramirez-Velez I, Torikai K, Ren D, Barbosa LCA. Effects of Synthetic Tetronamides and Methylated Denigrins on Bacterial Quorum Sensing and Biofilm Formation. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:37798-37807. [PMID: 37867724 PMCID: PMC10586261 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c01729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Detrimental biofilms of bacterial pathogens cause chronic infections with a high-level tolerance to antibiotics. To identify new control agents, we synthesized and tested a total of 14 tetronamides (including 5 new compounds) and 6 denigrin intermediates on the model species Escherichia coli. At a concentration of 50 μg/mL, two tetronamides and two methylated denigrins exhibited significant inhibitory effects against biofilm formation of E. coli RP437, e.g., by 60 and 94%, respectively. Structural analysis of the tested compounds revealed that p-methoxybenzylidene and p-methoxyphenethyl moieties of denigrins are important for biofilm inhibition, while the former group is also essential to the activity against quorum sensing (QS) via AI-2. Specifically, tetramethyldenigrin B has strong inhibitory effects against both E. coli biofilm formation and AI-2-mediated QS and thus provides a promising lead structure for designing better control agents. Consistently, tetramethyldenigrin B also showed inhibitory activity against biofilm formation of uropathogenic E. coli. Together, these findings provide new insights for the rational design of novel biofilm and QS inhibitors.
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- Sweta Roy
- Department
of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York 13244, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Universidade Federal de Minas
Gerais, Av. Pres. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Campus Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, MG CEP 31270-901, Brazil
- Chemical
Technology School, Universidad Tecnológica
de Pereira, Carrera 27
#10-02, Barrio Álamos, Risaralda, Pereira Código postal 660003, Colombia
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- Department
of Chemistry, Universidade Federal de Minas
Gerais, Av. Pres. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Campus Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, MG CEP 31270-901, Brazil
- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Kyushu
University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Department
of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York 13244, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Kyushu
University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
- Faculty
of Chemistry, National University of Uzbekistan
named after Mirzo Ulugbek, 4 University Str., Tashkent 100174, Uzbekistan
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- Department
of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering and Civil and Environmental
Engineering and Biology, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York 13244, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Universidade Federal de Minas
Gerais, Av. Pres. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Campus Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, MG CEP 31270-901, Brazil
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Debroy R, Ramaiah S. Consolidated knowledge-guided computational pipeline for therapeutic intervention against bacterial biofilms - a review. BIOFOULING 2023; 39:928-947. [PMID: 38108207 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2023.2294763] [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: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Biofilm-associated bacterial infections attributed to multifactorial antimicrobial resistance have caused worldwide challenges in formulating successful treatment strategies. In search of accelerated yet cost-effective therapeutics, several researchers have opted for bioinformatics-based protocols to systemize targeted therapies against biofilm-producing strains. The present review investigated the up-to-date computational databases and servers dedicated to anti-biofilm research to design/screen novel biofilm inhibitors (antimicrobial peptides/phytocompounds/synthetic compounds) and predict their biofilm-inhibition efficacy. Scrutinizing the contemporary in silico methods, a consolidated approach has been highlighted, referred to as a knowledge-guided computational pipeline for biofilm-targeted therapy. The proposed pipeline has amalgamated prominently employed methodologies in genomics, transcriptomics, interactomics and proteomics to identify potential target proteins and their complementary anti-biofilm compounds for effective functional inhibition of biofilm-linked pathways. This review can pave the way for new portals to formulate successful therapeutic interventions against biofilm-producing pathogens.
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- Reetika Debroy
- Medical and Biological Computing Laboratory, School of Bio-Sciences and Technology (SBST), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
- Department of Bio-Medical Sciences, School of Bio-Sciences and Technology (SBST), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Medical and Biological Computing Laboratory, School of Bio-Sciences and Technology (SBST), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
- Department of Bio-Sciences, School of Bio-Sciences and Technology (SBST), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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Rohatgi A, Gupta P. Benzoic acid derivatives as potent antibiofilm agents against Klebsiella pneumoniae biofilm. J Biosci Bioeng 2023; 136:190-197. [PMID: 37479559 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiosc.2023.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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Klebsiella pneumoniae is responsible for a significant proportion of human urinary tract infections, and its biofilm is a major virulence. One potential approach to controlling biofilm-associated infections is targeting the adhesin MrkD1P to disrupt biofilm formation. We employed Schrodinger's Maestro tool with the OPLS 2005 force field to dock compounds with the target protein. Two benzoic acid derivatives, 3-hydroxy benzoic acid and 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid, had strong binding free energies (-55.57 and -18.68 kcal/mol) and were the most potent compounds. The in-vitro experiments were conducted to validate the in-silico results. The results showed that both compounds effectively inhibited biofilm formation at low concentrations (4 and 8 mg/mL, respectively) and had antibiofilm activity, restricting cell attachment. Both compounds demonstrated a strong biofilm inhibitory effect, with 97% and 89% reduction in biofilm by 3-hydroxy benzoic acid and 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid, respectively. These findings suggest that natural compounds can be a potential source of new drugs to combat biofilm-associated infections. The study highlights the potential of targeting adhesin MrkD1P as an effective approach to controlling biofilm-associated infections caused by K. pneumoniae. The results may have implications for the development of new therapies for biofilm-associated infections and pave the way for future research in this area.
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- Anuj Rohatgi
- Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology, Raipur 492010, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology, Raipur 492010, India.
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Amador R, Tahrioui A, Barreau M, Lesouhaitier O, Smietana M, Clavé G. N-Acylsulfonamide: a valuable moiety to design new sulfa drug analogues. RSC Med Chem 2023; 14:1567-1571. [PMID: 37593573 PMCID: PMC10429802 DOI: 10.1039/d3md00229b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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Sulfonamides are the oldest class of antibiotics, discovered more than 80 years ago. They are still used today despite the appearance of drug resistance phenomena that limit their prescription. Since the discovery and use of the first sulfa drugs, many analogues have been synthesized in order to obtain new active molecules able to circumvent bacterial resistance. Structurally similar to sulfonamide, the N-acylsulfonamide group arouses interest in the field of medicinal chemistry due to specific physico-chemical properties. We report here the synthesis and antibacterial/antibiofilm activities of 18 sulfa drug analogues with an N-acylsulfonamide moiety. These derivatives were obtained efficiently by sulfo-click reactions between readily available thioacid and sulfonyl azide synthons.
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- Romain Amador
- Institut des Biomolécules Max Mousseron, Université de Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM 1919 route de Mende 34095 Montpellier France
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- Univ Rouen Normandie, Université Caen Normandie, Normandie Univ, Communication Bactérienne et Stratégies Anti-infectieuses (CBSA) UR 4312 F-76000 Rouen France
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- Univ Rouen Normandie, Université Caen Normandie, Normandie Univ, Communication Bactérienne et Stratégies Anti-infectieuses (CBSA) UR 4312 F-76000 Rouen France
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- Univ Rouen Normandie, Université Caen Normandie, Normandie Univ, Communication Bactérienne et Stratégies Anti-infectieuses (CBSA) UR 4312 F-76000 Rouen France
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- Institut des Biomolécules Max Mousseron, Université de Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM 1919 route de Mende 34095 Montpellier France
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- Institut des Biomolécules Max Mousseron, Université de Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM 1919 route de Mende 34095 Montpellier France
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Azam MW, Zarrilli R, Khan AU. Updates on the Virulence Factors Produced by Multidrug-Resistant Enterobacterales and Strategies to Control Their Infections. Microorganisms 2023; 11:1901. [PMID: 37630461 PMCID: PMC10456890 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11081901] [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: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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The Enterobacterales order is a massive group of Gram-negative bacteria comprised of pathogenic and nonpathogenic members, including beneficial commensal gut microbiota. The pathogenic members produce several pathogenic or virulence factors that enhance their pathogenic properties and increase the severity of the infection. The members of Enterobacterales can also develop resistance against the common antimicrobial agents, a phenomenon called antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Many pathogenic Enterobacterales members are known to possess antimicrobial resistance. This review discusses the virulence factors, pathogenicity, and infections caused by multidrug-resistant Enterobacterales, especially E. coli and some other bacterial species sharing similarities with the Enterobacterales members. We also discuss both conventional and modern approaches used to combat the infections caused by them. Understanding the virulence factors produced by the pathogenic bacteria will help develop novel strategies and methods to treat infections caused by them.
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- Mohd W. Azam
- Medical Microbiology and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Medical Microbiology and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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Sharma S, Mohler J, Mahajan SD, Schwartz SA, Bruggemann L, Aalinkeel R. Microbial Biofilm: A Review on Formation, Infection, Antibiotic Resistance, Control Measures, and Innovative Treatment. Microorganisms 2023; 11:1614. [PMID: 37375116 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11061614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 46.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Biofilm is complex and consists of bacterial colonies that reside in an exopolysaccharide matrix that attaches to foreign surfaces in a living organism. Biofilm frequently leads to nosocomial, chronic infections in clinical settings. Since the bacteria in the biofilm have developed antibiotic resistance, using antibiotics alone to treat infections brought on by biofilm is ineffective. This review provides a succinct summary of the theories behind the composition of, formation of, and drug-resistant infections attributed to biofilm and cutting-edge curative approaches to counteract and treat biofilm. The high frequency of medical device-induced infections due to biofilm warrants the application of innovative technologies to manage the complexities presented by biofilm.
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- Satish Sharma
- Department of Urology, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
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- Department of Urology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
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- Department of Urology, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
- Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
- Department of Medicine, VA Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo, NY 14215, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
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- Department of Urology, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
- Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
- Department of Medicine, VA Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo, NY 14215, USA
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Sulieman AME, Alanaizy E, Alanaizy NA, Abdallah EM, Idriss H, Salih ZA, Ibrahim NA, Ali NA, Ibrahim SE, Abd El Hakeem BS. Unveiling Chemical, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties of Fagonia indica Grown in the Hail Mountains, Saudi Arabia. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:1354. [PMID: 36987042 PMCID: PMC10054747 DOI: 10.3390/plants12061354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The Aja and Salma mountains in the Hail region are home to a variety of indigenous wild plants, some of which are used in Bedouin folk medicine to treat various ailments. The purpose of the current study was to unveil the chemical, antioxidant and antibacterial properties of Fagonia indica (Showeka) grown widely in these mountains, as data on the biological activities of this plant in this remote area are scarce. XRF spectrometry indicated the presence of some essential elements, which were in the order of Ca > S > K > AL > CL > Si > P > Fe > Mg > Na > Ti > Sr > Zn > Mn. Qualitative chemical screening revealed the presence of saponins, terpenes, flavonoids, tannins, phenols and cardiac glycosides in the methanolic extract (80% v/v). GC-MS showed the presence of 2-chloropropanoic acid 18.5%, tetrahydro-2-methylfuran 20.1%, tridecanoic acid 12-methyl-, methyl ester 2.2%, hexadecanoic acid, methyl ester 8.6%, methyl 3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionate 13.4%, methyl linoleate 7.0%, petroselinic acid methyl ester 15%, erucylamide 6.7% and diosgenin 8.5%. Total phenols, total tannins, flavonoids, DPPH, reducing power, -carotene and ABTS IC50 (mg/mL) scavenging activity were used to measure the antioxidant capabilities of Fagonia indica, which exhibited prominent antioxidant properties at low concentrations when compared to ascorbic acid, butylate hydroxytoluene and beta-carotene. The antibacterial investigation revealed significant inhibitory effects against Bacillus subtilis MTCC121 and Pseudomona aeruginosa MTCC 741 with inhibition zones of 15.00 ± 1.5 and 12.0 ± 1.0 mm, respectively. The MIC (minimum inhibitory concentration) and MBC (minimum bactericidal concentration) ranged between 125 to 500 μg/mL. The MBC/MIC ratio indicated possible bactericidal efficacy against Bacillus subtilis and bacteriostatic activity against Pseudomona aeruginosa. The study also showed that this plant has anti-biofilm formation activity.
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- Abdel Moneim E. Sulieman
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Hail University, Hail 2440, Saudi Arabia; (E.A.); (N.A.A.)
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Hail University, Hail 2440, Saudi Arabia; (E.A.); (N.A.A.)
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Hail University, Hail 2440, Saudi Arabia; (E.A.); (N.A.A.)
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- Department of Science Laboratories, College of Science and Arts, Qassim University, Ar Rass 51921, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia;
- Deanship of Scientific Research, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Research and Training, Research and Training Station, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Home Economic, College of Home Economic, King Khalid University (KKU), Guraiger, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia; (N.A.A.); (S.E.I.); (B.S.A.E.H.)
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- Department of Home Economic, College of Home Economic, King Khalid University (KKU), Guraiger, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia; (N.A.A.); (S.E.I.); (B.S.A.E.H.)
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- Department of Home Economic, College of Home Economic, King Khalid University (KKU), Guraiger, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia; (N.A.A.); (S.E.I.); (B.S.A.E.H.)
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Roy S, Roy J, Guo B. Nanomaterials as multimodal photothermal agents (PTAs) against 'Superbugs'. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:2287-2306. [PMID: 36857688 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb02396b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Superbugs, also known as multidrug-resistant bacteria, have become a lethal and persistent threat due to their unresponsiveness toward conventional antibiotics. The main reason for this is that superbugs can rapidly mutate and restrict any foreign drug/molecule in their vicinity. Herein, nanomaterial-mediated therapies have set their path and shown burgeoning efficiency toward the ablation of superbugs. Notably, treatment modalities like photothermal therapy (PTT) have shown prominence in killing multidrug-resistant bacteria with their ability to generate local heat shock-mediated hyperthermia in such species. However, photothermal treatment has some serious limitations, such as high cost, complexity, and even toxicity to some extent. Hence, it is important to resolve such shortcomings of PTTs as they provide substantial tissue penetration. This is why multimodal PTTs have emerged and taken over this domain of research for the past few years. In this work, we have summarized and critically reviewed such exceptional works of recent times and provided a perspective to enhance their efficiencies. Profoundly, we discuss the design rationales of some novel photothermal agents (PTAs) and shed light on their mechanisms. Finally, challenges for PTT-derived multimodal therapy are presented, and capable synergistic bactericidal prospects are anticipated.
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- Shubham Roy
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology and School of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- Department of Physics, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700032, India
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology and School of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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Asadi S, Nayeri-Fasaei B, Zahraei-Salehi T, Yahya-Rayat R, Shams N, Sharifi A. Antibacterial and anti-biofilm properties of carvacrol alone and in combination with cefixime against Escherichia coli. BMC Microbiol 2023; 23:55. [PMID: 36864390 PMCID: PMC9983188 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-023-02797-x] [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: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Plant-derived compounds can be used as antimicrobial agents in medicines and as food preservatives. These compounds can be applied along with other antimicrobial agents to strengthen the effect and/or reduce the required treatment dose. RESULTS In the present study, the antibacterial, anti-biofilm and quorum sensing inhibitory activity of carvacrol alone and in combination with the antibiotic cefixime against Escherichia coli was investigated. The MIC and MBC values for carvacrol were 250 μg/mL. In the checkerboard test, carvacrol showed a synergistic interaction with cefixime against E. coli (FIC index = 0.5). Carvacrol and cefixime significantly inhibited biofilm formation at MIC/2 (125 and 62.5 μg/mL), MIC/4 (62.5 and 31.25 μg/mL) and MIC/8 (31.25 and 15.625 μg/mL) for carvacrol and cefixime, respectively. The antibacterial and anti-biofilm potential effect of carvacrol confirmed by the scanning electron microscopy. Real-time quantitative reverse transcription PCR revealed significant down-regulation of the luxS and pfs genes following treatment with a MIC/2 (125 μg/mL) concentration of carvacrol alone and of only pfs gene following treatment with MIC/2 of carvacrol in combination with MIC/2 of cefixime (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Because of the significant antibacterial and anti-biofilm activity of carvacrol, the present study examines this agent as an antibacterial drug of natural origin. The results indicate that in this study the best antibacterial and anti-biofilm properties are for the combined use of cefixime and carvacrol.
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- Sepideh Asadi
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Tehran, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Tehran, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Tehran, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Tehran, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pathobiology, Lorestan University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, University of Kurdistan, Faculty of Agriculture, Sanandaj, Iran
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Mantzourani I, Daoutidou M, Nikolaou A, Kourkoutas Y, Alexopoulos A, Tzavellas I, Dasenaki M, Thomaidis N, Plessas S. Microbiological stability and sensorial valorization of thyme and oregano essential oils alone or combined with ethanolic pomegranate extracts in wine marinated pork meat. Int J Food Microbiol 2023; 386:110022. [PMID: 36436411 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2022.110022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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In the present study, wine-based marinades containing ethanolic extract from pomegranate (Punica granatum L.), alone or in combination with two Essential Oils (Thyme & Oregano), were used for pork fillets marination and their antimicrobial activity, as well as their sensorial impact were evaluated. Likewise, the marinades exhibited promising results concerning their recorded antimicrobial activity versus Enterobacteriaceae, Total Mesophilic Bacteria, Yeasts/molds, Staphylococcus spp., Pseudomonas spp. & Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB). The outcome demonstrated that pork fillets marinated with wine containing ethanolic extract of pomegranate and Oregano Essential Oil were more resistant to spoilage compared to all other samples; thus, their shelf-life was significantly extended (4 days in some cases). Triterpenes (maslinic, oleanolic and betulinic acid), monoterpenes (p-cymene, carvacrol, thymol, limonene), organic acids (citric & malic acid) and phenols, were the main constituents found in the plant extract, the wine and Essential Oils applied, as determined through LC-QTOF/MS and HPLC analysis. Additionally, the sensorial properties (color, tenderness, flavor and juiciness) of the marinated meat samples were not negatively influenced. Consequently, marinades of this type could be used as natural preservatives in meat products, with satisfying antimicrobial and organoleptic results.
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- Ioanna Mantzourani
- Laboratory of Food Processing, Faculty of Agriculture Development, Democritus University of Thrace, 68200 Orestiada, Greece.
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- Laboratory of Food Processing, Faculty of Agriculture Development, Democritus University of Thrace, 68200 Orestiada, Greece
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- Laboratory of Food Processing, Faculty of Agriculture Development, Democritus University of Thrace, 68200 Orestiada, Greece; Laboratory of Applied Microbiology & Biotechnology, Department of Molecular Biology & Genetics, Democritus University of Thrace, GR-68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Laboratory of Applied Microbiology & Biotechnology, Department of Molecular Biology & Genetics, Democritus University of Thrace, GR-68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Laboratory of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Hygiene, Faculty of Agriculture Development, Democritus University of Thrace, 68200 Orestiada, Greece
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- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Food Processing, Faculty of Agriculture Development, Democritus University of Thrace, 68200 Orestiada, Greece.
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Pompilio A, Scocchi M, Mangoni ML, Shirooie S, Serio A, Ferreira Garcia da Costa Y, Alves MS, Şeker Karatoprak G, Süntar I, Khan H, Di Bonaventura G. Bioactive compounds: a goldmine for defining new strategies against pathogenic bacterial biofilms? Crit Rev Microbiol 2023; 49:117-149. [PMID: 35313120 DOI: 10.1080/1040841x.2022.2038082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Most human infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms growing as biofilms. These three-dimensional self-organized communities are embedded in a dense matrix allowing microorganisms to persistently inhabit abiotic and biotic surfaces due to increased resistance to both antibiotics and effectors of the immune system. Consequently, there is an urgent need for novel strategies to control biofilm-associated infections. Natural products offer a vast array of chemical structures and possess a wide variety of biological properties; therefore, they have been and continue to be exploited in the search for potential biofilm inhibitors with a specific or multi-locus mechanism of action. This review provides an updated discussion of the major bioactive compounds isolated from several natural sources - such as plants, lichens, algae, microorganisms, animals, and humans - with the potential to inhibit biofilm formation and/or to disperse established biofilms by bacterial pathogens. Despite the very large number of bioactive products, their exact mechanism of action often remains to be clarified and, in some cases, the identity of the active molecule is still unknown. This knowledge gap should be filled thus allowing development of these products not only as novel drugs to combat bacterial biofilms, but also as antibiotic adjuvants to restore the therapeutic efficacy of current antibiotics.
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- Arianna Pompilio
- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, and Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Biochemical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Laboratory affiliated to Pasteur Italia-Fondazione Cenci Bolognetti, Rome, Italy
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Faculty of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, Teramo, Italy
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Bioactivity, Pharmaceutical Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Bioactivity, Pharmaceutical Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erciyes University, Talas, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Etiler, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, and Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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Camargo LDO, Fontoura I, Veriato TS, Raniero L, Castilho ML. Antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles functionalized with amikacin applied against multidrug-resistant acinetobacter baumannii. Am J Infect Control 2022:S0196-6553(22)00880-X. [PMID: 36581226 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2022.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Multidrug-resistant bacteria are one of the world's biggest health problems; therefore, improving the spectrum of action of antibiotics could be necessary to reverse this situation. Amikacin and silver salts have well-known antimicrobial properties. However, both drugs lost their effectiveness against some bacteria, such as Acinetobacter baumannii. This work aims to develop a nanodrug from silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) functionalized with Amikacin against multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii. METHODS AgNPs were produced using the bottom-up methodology and functionalized with Amikacin modified by the carbodiimide-based chemistry, forming AgNPs@Amikacin. Susceptibility tests were performed using Amikacin-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii strains to assess the bacteriostatic and bactericidal potential of the developed nanodrug. The clinical strains were induced to form a biofilm, and biomass quantification and the metabolic activity were determined. RESULTS The AgNPs have a hydrodynamic diameter of the particles with a bimodal distribution, with a size of 37.84 nm. The FT-IR spectrum of AgNPs@Amikacin exhibits vibrational modes corresponding to Amikacin, confirming the conjugation to AgNPs. Susceptibility testing demonstrated a minimal inhibitory and bactericidal concentration of < 0.5 µg/mL. The AgNPs@Amikacin reduced the biofilm metabolic activity of Acinetobacter baumannii at rates ≥ 50%, characterized by the minimal biofilm inhibition concentrations. CONCLUSIONS Results demonstrate a promising development of a new nanodrug with lower concentrations, less toxicity, and greater efficacy against multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii.
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- Larissa de O Camargo
- Bionanotechnology Laboratory, Research and Development Institute, University of Paraiba Valley, São José dos Campos/SP, Brazil
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- Bionanotechnology Laboratory, Research and Development Institute, University of Paraiba Valley, São José dos Campos/SP, Brazil
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- Bionanotechnology Laboratory, Research and Development Institute, University of Paraiba Valley, São José dos Campos/SP, Brazil
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- Nanosensors Laboratory, Research and Development Institute, University of Paraiba Valley, São José dos Campos/SP, Brazil
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- Bionanotechnology Laboratory, Research and Development Institute, University of Paraiba Valley, São José dos Campos/SP, Brazil.
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Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Investigations of Half-Sandwich Ruthenium(II) Complexes Containing Benzimidazole Moiety. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 28:molecules28010040. [PMID: 36615237 PMCID: PMC9821818 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28010040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Half-sandwich Ru(II) complexes belong to group of biologically active metallo-compounds with promising antimicrobial and anticancer activity. Herein, we report the synthesis and characterization of arene ruthenium complexes containing benzimidazole moiety, namely, [(η6-p-cymene)RuCl(bimCOO)] (1) and [(η6-p-cymene)RuCl2(bim)] (2) (where bimCOO = benzimidazole-2-carboxylate and bim = 1-H-benzimidazole). The compounds were characterized by 1H NMR, 13C NMR, IR, UV-vis and CV. Molecular structures of the complexes were determined by SC-XRD analysis, and the results indicated the presence of a pseudo-tetrahedral (piano stool) geometry. Interactions in the crystals of the Ru complexes using the Hirshfeld surface analysis were also examined. In addition, the biological studies of the complexes, such as antimicrobial assays (against planktonic and adherent microbes), cytotoxicity and lipophilicity, were performed. Antibacterial activity of the complexes was evaluated against S. aureus, E. coli, P. aeruginosa PAO1 and LES B58. Cytotoxic activity was tested against primary human fibroblasts and adenocarcinoma human alveolar basal epithelial cells. Obtained biological results show that the ruthenium compounds have bacteriostatic activity toward Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 strain and are not toxic to normal cells. A molecular docking study was applied as a predictive source of information about the plausibility of examined structures binding with HSA as a transporting system.
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Bhatti SA, Hussain MH, Mohsin MZ, Mohsin A, Zaman WQ, Guo M, Iqbal MW, Siddiqui SA, Ibrahim SA, Ur-Rehman S, Korma SA. Evaluation of the antimicrobial effects of Capsicum, Nigella sativa, Musa paradisiaca L., and Citrus limetta: A review. FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2022.1043823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The extensive use of antibiotics and vaccines against microbial infections can result in long-term negative effects on humans and the environment. However, there are a number of plants that have antimicrobial effects against various disease-causing microbes such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi without negative side effects or harm to the environment. In this regard, four particular plants- Capsicum, Nigella sativa, Musa paradisiaca L., and Citrus limetta have been widely considered due to their excellent antimicrobial effect and ample availability. In this review, we discuss their antimicrobial effects due to the presence of thymoquinone, p-cymene, pinene, alkaloids, limonene, camphene, and melanin. These antimicrobial compounds disrupt the cell membrane of microbes, inhibit cellular division, and form biofilm in bacterial species, eventually reducing the number of microbes. Extraction of these compounds from the respective plants is carried out by different methods such as soxhlet, hydro-distillation, liquid-liquid extraction (LLE), pressurized liquid extraction (PLE), solid-phase extraction (SPE), supercritical fluid extraction (SFE), pulsed electric field (PEF), microwave-assisted extraction (MAE), enzyme-assisted extraction (EAE), ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), and high-voltage electrical discharge. Suitable selection of the extraction technique highly depends upon the associated advantages and disadvantages. In order to aid future study in this field, this review paper summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of each of these approaches. Additionally, the discussion covers how antimicrobial agents destroy harmful bacteria. Thus, this review offers in-depth knowledge to researchers on the antibacterial properties of Capsicum, Nigella sativa, Musa paradisiaca L. peels, and Citrus limetta.
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Hao T, Xue W, Zeng Q, Liu R, Chen G. Microbial communities and biosynthetic pathways for the production of sulfated polysaccharides in the activated sludge system. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 850:157950. [PMID: 35961395 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Sulfated polysaccharides (SP) are widely used as industrial additives and pharmaceutical intermediates. As SP can only be extracted from sea algae, making them scarce raw materials. Recently, SP have been detected and extracted from the waste activated sludge of a saline secondary wastewater treatment plant, suggesting that there are alternative primary producers and synthesis pathways of the SP within the biological activated sludge. This study aimed to identify the primary SP producers, the SP biosynthesis pathways as well as the SP production rates in different types of activated sludges cultivated anoxically and/or anaerobically, with and without the presence of sufficient sulfate. The results showed that alternating anaerobic/anoxic conditions in sludge effectively produced the SP by the ordinary heterotrophic organisms (OHOs). The synthesis pathways for the three most common bioactive SP viz. fucoidan, carrageen, and heparin, were identified and elucidated at both the substrate and enzymatic levels. The Western Blot analyses revealed key enzymes for the SP synthesis (e.g., GDP-L-fucose-synthetase, GDP-fucose-pyrophosphorylase, β-1,4-galactosyltransferase), when sulfate was sufficient (>170 mg S/L) under an alternating anaerobic/anoxic conditions. In contrast, the absence of sulfate suppressed the SP production during the initial step of the SP generation. The synthesis of the SP in the sulfate-reducing (anaerobic) sludge was suppressed by the enzymatic inhibition, when sulfide exceeded 160 mg S/L, due to the competition for energy between the SP synthesis and sulfide detoxification. However, in the case of the sulfide-oxidizing sludge both the organic carbon and metabolism energy deficiencies inhibited the SP production. The findings of this study expand the understandings of the SP synthesis in the activated sludge under different operating conditions, including different sulfate levels.
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- Tianwei Hao
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Macau, Macau
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- Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China.
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- Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Control & Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hadal Science and Technology, College of Marine Sciences, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China.
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- Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Control & Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China; Wastewater Treatment Laboratory, FYT Graduate School, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Nansha, Guangzhou, China
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Quinones as an Efficient Molecular Scaffold in the Antibacterial/Antifungal or Antitumoral Arsenal. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232214108. [PMID: 36430585 PMCID: PMC9697455 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232214108] [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: 10/09/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Quinone-based compounds constitute several general classes of antibiotics that have long shown unwavering efficiency against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative microbial infections. These quinone-based antibiotics are increasingly popular due to their natural origins and are used in natural beverages from herbs or plants in African, Chinese and Indian traditional medicines to treat and prevent various diseases. Quinone-based antibiotics display different bioactive profiles depending on their structures and exert specific biocidal and anti-biofilm properties, and based on recent literature, will be discussed herein.
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Miller T, Waturangi DE, Yogiara. Antibiofilm properties of bioactive compounds from Actinomycetes against foodborne and fish pathogens. Sci Rep 2022; 12:18614. [PMID: 36329158 PMCID: PMC9633603 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-23455-8] [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: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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In nature, bacteria can form biofilms, multi-layered structures that adhere microbial populations to solid surfaces by exopolysaccharides, proteins, and nucleic acids. In addition to causing foodborne infections, biofilms can be a major problem in aquaculture. Actinomycetes extracts have previously demonstrated antibiofilm activity against multiple foodborne and fish pathogens, and further characterization of these extracts is needed. In this study, we identified the chemical structures and antibiofilm properties of four extracts and determined the genetic similarity of the isolates to known Streptomyces isolates. We found that several extracts contained multiple antibiofilm compounds, and the antibiofilm activities of all extracts were most stable at pH 6. Furthermore, the antibiofilm inhibition and destruction activities of the isolates were stable at different temperatures. All of crude extracts demonstrated activity against biofilms formed by foodborne and fish pathogens on the surface of stainless-steel coupons as well as polystyrene that commonly used in industrial equipment. Using PCR 16S-rRNA gene and DNA sequencing analysis, the four Actinomycetes isolates were found to be 99% (1 AC), 97% (20 PM), 95% (16 PM), and 85% (18 PM) similar to Streptomyces. Biofilm structure were analyzed using Scanning Electron Microscopy coupled with Energy-Dispersive Spectrometry analysis. Coniine/(S)-2-propylpiperidine was the most active fraction of the crude extracts of the 1 AC, 20 PM, and 16 PM isolates, and piperidine, 2-(tetrahydro-2-furanyl) was most active in the 18 PM isolate.
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- Tracy Miller
- grid.443450.20000 0001 2288 786XBiotechnology Department, Faculty of Biotechnology, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jenderal Sudirman 51 Street, South Jakarta, DKI Jakarta 12930 Indonesia
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- grid.443450.20000 0001 2288 786XBiotechnology Department, Faculty of Biotechnology, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jenderal Sudirman 51 Street, South Jakarta, DKI Jakarta 12930 Indonesia
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- grid.443450.20000 0001 2288 786XBiotechnology Department, Faculty of Biotechnology, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jenderal Sudirman 51 Street, South Jakarta, DKI Jakarta 12930 Indonesia
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Yin L, Zhang PP, Wang W, Tang S, Deng SM, Jia AQ. 3-Phenylpropan-1-Amine Enhanced Susceptibility of Serratia marcescens to Ofloxacin by Occluding Quorum Sensing. Microbiol Spectr 2022; 10:e0182922. [PMID: 35972277 PMCID: PMC9603881 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01829-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Serratia marcescens (S. marcescens) is an environmental bacterium that causes infections with high morbidity and mortality. Notably, infections caused by multidrug-resistant S. marcescens have become a global public health issue. Therefore, the discovery of promising compounds to reduce the virulence of pathogens and restore antibiotic activity against multidrug-resistant bacteria is critical. Quorum sensing (QS) regulates virulence factors and biofilm formation of microorganisms to increase their pathogenicity and is, therefore, an important factor in the formation of multidrug resistance. In this study, we found that 3-phenylpropan-1-amine (3-PPA) inhibited S. marcescens NJ01 biofilm formation and virulence factors, including prodigiosin, protease, lipase, hemolysin, and swimming. The combination of 3-PPA (50.0 μg/mL) and ofloxacin (0.2 μg/mL) enhanced S. marcescens NJ01 sensitivity to ofloxacin. Based on crystalline violet staining, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), 3-PPA (50.0 μg/mL) reduced S. marcescens NJ01 biofilm formation by 48%. Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) showed that 3-PPA regulated the expression of virulence- and biofilm-related genes fimA, fimC, bsmB, pigP, flhC, flhD, and sodB. Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) indicated that 3-PPA affected intracellular metabolites of S. marcescens NJ01, leading to reduce metabolic activity. These results suggested that 3-PPA inhibits the pathogenicity of S. marcescens NJ01 by occluding QS. Thus, 3-PPA is feasible as an ofloxacin adjuvant to overcome multidrug-resistant S. marcescens and improve the treatment of intractable infections. IMPORTANCE Multidrug-resistant bacteria have become a major threat to global public health, leading to increased morbidity, mortality, and health care costs. Bacterial virulence factors and biofilms, which are regulated by quorum sensing (QS), are the primary causes of multidrug resistance. In this study, 3-PPA reduced virulence factors and eliminated biofilm formation by inhibiting QS in S. marcescens NJ01 bacteria, without affecting bacterial growth, thus restoring sensitivity to ofloxacin. Thus, the discovery of compounds that can restore antibiotic activity against bacteria is a promising strategy to mitigate multidrug resistance in pathogens.
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- Lujun Yin
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Biological Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou, China
- One Health Institute, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Biological Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Biological Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou, China
- One Health Institute, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Biological Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Biological Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Biological Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou, China
- One Health Institute, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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Mataracı-Kara E, Bayrak N, Yıldız M, Yıldırım H, TuYuN AF. Exploring the Relationships between Structure and Antimicrobial Potency of Quinolinequinones. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11101397. [PMID: 36290056 PMCID: PMC9598922 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11101397] [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: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Microorganisms are responsible for hospital infections, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is one of them. In looking for the most effective lead structures to cope with the rise of antimicrobial (antibiotic) resistance, we evaluated the antimicrobial profile of quinolinequinones for potential antimicrobial applications. 1,4-quinone molecules fused with heteroatom have been studied extensively for many years as a source of drugs and lead structures. The aims of this study were to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of quinolinequinones against bacterial and fungal strains, and to probe for potential lead structures. For this reason, the activity of these compounds against three different strains of Candida fungi (C. albicans, C. parapsilosis, and C. tropicalis) and Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogenic bacteria were investigated, searching for potential lead compounds. Five of nine quinolinequinones showed activity mainly against the Gram-positive strains with a minimal inhibitory concentration within the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) levels. The results revealed that quinolinequinones have significant activity against bacteria including Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis, and fungi including Candida albicans and Candida parapsilosis. QQ1, QQ2, QQ3, QQ5, and QQ6 exhibited the highest growth inhibition against two essential species of the Gram-positive strains (Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus). Among these, four molecules (QQ2, QQ3, QQ5, and QQ6) were also active against Enterococcus faecalis, the other member of the Gram-positive strains. The antifungal profile of two quinolinequinones (QQ7 and QQ8) indicated that they were as effective as the reference drug Clotrimazole against Candida albicans. The same molecules also have potential inhibitory antifungal activity against Candida tropicalis. For better understanding, the most active two quinolinequinones (QQ2 and QQ6) were examined for biofilm inhibition and a time-kill kinetic study.
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- Emel Mataracı-Kara
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology Department, Pharmacy Faculty, Istanbul University, Beyazit, Istanbul 34116, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Avcilar, Istanbul 34320, Turkey
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- Chemistry Department, Gebze Technical University, Gebze, Kocaeli 41400, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Avcilar, Istanbul 34320, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Istanbul University, Fatih, Istanbul 34126, Turkey
- Correspondence: or ; Tel.: +90-2124400000
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Gu M, Cheng J, Lee YG, Cho JH, Suh JW. Discovery of Novel Iminosugar Compounds Produced by Lactobacillus paragasseri MJM60645 and Their Anti-Biofilm Activity against Streptococcus mutans. Microbiol Spectr 2022; 10:e0112222. [PMID: 35863019 PMCID: PMC9431463 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01122-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The oral cavity contains a number of microbes. They interact with each other and play an important role in human health. Among oral cariogenic microbes, Streptococcus mutans is recognized a major etiological bacteria of dental caries. Lactobacilli strains have been promoted as possible probiotic agents against S. mutans. However, their inhibitory mechanism has not been well elucidated yet. In the present study, two new compounds with strong antibiofilm activities were purified from the culture supernatant of Lactobacillus paragasseri MJM60645, which was isolated from the human oral cavity. These compounds showed strong inhibitory activities against S. mutans biofilm formation, with IC50 (concentration at which 50% biofilm was inhibited) of 30.4 μM for compound 1 and 18.9 μM for compound 2. However, these compounds did not show bactericidal activities against S. mutans. Structure elucidation by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and mass spectrometry showed that compound 1 was composed of two arabinofuranose iminosugars jointed with one glycerol and oleic acid, and compound 2 was composed of two arabinofuranose iminosugars jointed with one glycerol and nervonic acid. To the best of our knowledge, these structures were discovered for the first time in this study. Treatment of S. mutans with compound 1 strongly downregulated expression levels of genes related to biofilm formation, including gtfB, gtfC, gtfD, gbpB, brpA, spaP, ftf, and smu0630 without affecting the expression of comDE or relA. This study provides new insights into novel molecules produced by Lactobacillus to regulate the pathogenesis of S. mutans, facilitating a better understanding of the mechanism for interactions between Lactobacillus and S. mutans. IMPORTANCE In this study, we isolated lactic acid bacteria that inhibit streptococcal biofilm from the oral cavity of infants and identified two novel compounds from the supernatant of their culture broth. The two compounds are structurally similar, and both consist of iminosugars, glycerol, and unsaturated fatty acid. A search of the SciFinder database revealed that these structures are novel and were discovered for the first time in this study. Mechanism studies have shown that these compounds can inhibit the expression of biofilm synthesis-related genes. This is the first report that lactic acid bacteria inhibit streptococcal biofilms by small molecules with new chemical structures. This study not only expands the understanding of natural products derived from lactic acid bacteria but also provides a new paradigm for the understanding of the interaction of bacteria in the oral microbiota.
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- Mingkun Gu
- Interdisciplinary Program of Biomodulation, Myongji University, Yongin, Republic of Korea
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- Myongji Bioefficacy Research Center, Myongji University, Yongin, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oriental Medicine Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, Republic of Korea
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- Myongji Bioefficacy Research Center, Myongji University, Yongin, Republic of Korea
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- Myongji Bioefficacy Research Center, Myongji University, Yongin, Republic of Korea
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Umar NK, Kono M, Sakatani H, Murakami D, Onishi Y, Kamiyama T, Iyo T, Hijiya M, Shiga T, Kinoshita T, Tamagawa S, Hiraoka M, Ohtani M, Hotomi M. Respiratory quinolones can eradicate amoxicillin-induced mature biofilms and nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae in biofilms. J Infect Chemother 2022; 28:1595-1604. [PMID: 36002133 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiac.2022.07.019] [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: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Biofilm is thought to be involved in the persistent bacterial infections caused by nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi). This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of antibiotics against NTHi biofilms. METHODS A 96-wells pin replicator assay was applied for evaluation of antimicrobial efficacies against NTHi biofilms. The NTHi IH-202 strain for the standard and 10 clinical strains were evaluated, as well as the viability of NTHi in biofilms after antimicrobial exposures. RESULTS Biofilms formed by IH-202 strain accumulated during incubation. AMPC if not high concentrations, neither reduce or inhibit biofilm formation, nor eradicate matured NTHi biofilms. The NTHi in matured biofilm were alive after exposure to amoxicillin (AMPC). Even high concentration of AMPC produced live NTHi after suspension of exposure, while tosufloxacin and garenoxacin inhibited biofilm formation of NTHi and eradicated matured biofilms. The respiratory quinolones, but not AMPC, killed NTHi in biofilms even at sub-MIC. CONCLUSIONS NTHi persists in biofilms, even after exposure to AMPC. These findings may eventually lead to a better understanding of effective use of antibiotics to eradicate NTHi growing as biofilms, or even to the development of novel therapeutic agents for treating patients with mucosal NTHi biofilm infections. Meanwhile, respiratory quinolones are attractive agents in reducing NTHi biofilm formation and destroying established biofilm.
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- Nafisa Khamis Umar
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama, 641-5810, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama, 641-5810, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama, 641-5810, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama, 641-5810, Japan; Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Kinan Hospital, 46-70 Shinjo-cho, Tanabe-shi, Wakayama, 646-8588, Japan
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- FUJIFILM Toyama Chemical Co., Ltd., 14-1, Kyobashi 2-Chome, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo, 104-0031, Japan
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- FUJIFILM Toyama Chemical Co., Ltd., 14-1, Kyobashi 2-Chome, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo, 104-0031, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama, 641-5810, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama, 641-5810, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama, 641-5810, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama, 641-5810, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama, 641-5810, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama, 641-5810, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama, 641-5810, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama, 641-5810, Japan.
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Novel approaches for the treatment of infections due to multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens. Future Med Chem 2022; 14:1133-1148. [PMID: 35861021 DOI: 10.4155/fmc-2022-0029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which is a major challenge for global healthcare, emerging because of several reasons including overpopulation, increased global migration and selection pressure due to enhanced use of antibiotics. Antibiotics are the widely used therapeutic options to combat infectious diseases; however, unfortunately, inadequate and irregular antibiotic courses are also major contributing factors in the emergence of AMR. Additionally, persistent failure to develop and commercialize new antibiotics has created the scarcity of effective anti-infective drugs. Thus, there is an urgent need for a new class of antimicrobials and other novel approaches to curb the menace of AMR. Besides the conventional approaches, some novel approaches such as the use of antimicrobial peptides, bacteriophages, immunomodulation, host-directed therapy and antibodies have shown really promising potentials.
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The Association between Biofilm Formation and Antimicrobial Resistance with Possible Ingenious Bio-Remedial Approaches. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11070930. [PMID: 35884186 PMCID: PMC9312340 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11070930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Biofilm has garnered a lot of interest due to concerns in various sectors such as public health, medicine, and the pharmaceutical industry. Biofilm-producing bacteria show a remarkable drug resistance capability, leading to an increase in morbidity and mortality. This results in enormous economic pressure on the healthcare sector. The development of biofilms is a complex phenomenon governed by multiple factors. Several attempts have been made to unravel the events of biofilm formation; and, such efforts have provided insights into the mechanisms to target for the therapy. Owing to the fact that the biofilm-state makes the bacterial pathogens significantly resistant to antibiotics, targeting pathogens within biofilm is indeed a lucrative prospect. The available drugs can be repurposed to eradicate the pathogen, and as a result, ease the antimicrobial treatment burden. Biofilm formers and their infections have also been found in plants, livestock, and humans. The advent of novel strategies such as bioinformatics tools in treating, as well as preventing, biofilm formation has gained a great deal of attention. Development of newfangled anti-biofilm agents, such as silver nanoparticles, may be accomplished through omics approaches such as transcriptomics, metabolomics, and proteomics. Nanoparticles’ anti-biofilm properties could help to reduce antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This approach may also be integrated for a better understanding of biofilm biology, guided by mechanistic understanding, virtual screening, and machine learning in silico techniques for discovering small molecules in order to inhibit key biofilm regulators. This stimulated research is a rapidly growing field for applicable control measures to prevent biofilm formation. Therefore, the current article discusses the current understanding of biofilm formation, antibiotic resistance mechanisms in bacterial biofilm, and the novel therapeutic strategies to combat biofilm-mediated infections.
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The Occurrence of Microplastics and the Formation of Biofilms by Pathogenic and Opportunistic Bacteria as Threats in Aquaculture. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19138137. [PMID: 35805796 PMCID: PMC9266316 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19138137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Aquaculture is the most rapidly growing branch of animal production. The efficiency and quality of the produced food depends on sustainable management, water quality, feed prices and the incidence of diseases. Micro- (MP < 5 mm) and nanoplastic (NP < 1000 nm) particles are among the current factors causing serious water pollution. This substance comes solely from products manufactured by humans. MP particles migrate from the terrestrial to the aquatic environment and adversely affect, especially, the health of animals and humans by being a favorable habitat and vector for microbial pathogens and opportunists. More than 30 taxa of pathogens of humans, aquacutural animals and plants, along with opportunistic bacteria, have been detected in plastic-covering biofilm to date. The mobility and durability of the substance, combined with the relatively closed conditions in aquacultural habitats and pathogens’ affinity to the material, make plastic particles a microbiological medium threatening the industry of aquaculture. For this reason, in addition to the fact of plastic accumulation in living organisms, urgent measures should be taken to reduce its influx into the environment. The phenomenon and its implications are related to the concept of one health, wherein the environment, animals and humans affect each other’s fitness.
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Asare EO, Mun EA, Marsili E, Paunov VN. Nanotechnologies for control of pathogenic microbial biofilms. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:5129-5153. [PMID: 35735175 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb00233g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Biofilms are formed at interfaces by microorganisms, which congregate in microstructured communities embedded in a self-produced extracellular polymeric substance (EPS). Biofilm-related infections are problematic due to the high resistance towards most clinically used antimicrobials, which is associated with high mortality and morbidity, combined with increased hospital stays and overall treatment costs. Several new nanotechnology-based approaches have recently been proposed for targeting resistant bacteria and microbial biofilms. Here we discuss the impacts of biofilms on healthcare, food processing and packaging, and water filtration and distribution systems, and summarize the emerging nanotechnological strategies that are being developed for biofilm prevention, control and eradication. Combination of novel nanomaterials with conventional antimicrobial therapies has shown great potential in producing more effective platforms for controlling biofilms. Recent developments include antimicrobial nanocarriers with enzyme surface functionality that allow passive infection site targeting, degradation of the EPS and delivery of high concentrations of antimicrobials to the residing cells. Several stimuli-responsive antimicrobial formulation strategies have taken advantage of the biofilm microenvironment to enhance interaction and passive delivery into the biofilm sites. Nanoparticles of ultralow size have also been recently employed in formulations to improve the EPS penetration, enhance the carrier efficiency, and improve the cell wall permeability to antimicrobials. We also discuss antimicrobial metal and metal oxide nanoparticle formulations which provide additional mechanical factors through externally induced actuation and generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) within the biofilms. The review helps to bridge microbiology with materials science and nanotechnology, enabling a more comprehensive interdisciplinary approach towards the development of novel antimicrobial treatments and biofilm control strategies.
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- Evans O Asare
- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences and Humanities, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Nursultan city, 010000, Kazakhstan.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences and Humanities, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Nursultan city, 010000, Kazakhstan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Nursultan city, 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences and Humanities, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Nursultan city, 010000, Kazakhstan.
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Jøraholmen MW, Damdimopoulou P, Acharya G, Škalko-Basnet N. Toxicity Assessment of Resveratrol Liposomes-in-Hydrogel Delivery System by EpiVaginal TM Tissue Model. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14061295. [PMID: 35745867 PMCID: PMC9231258 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14061295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The natural polyphenol resveratrol (RES) has shown great potential as an antimicrobial, including against microbes associated with vaginal infections. To fully exploit the activities of RES, an all-natural ingredients formulation for RES delivery at vaginal site has been developed, namely liposomes loaded with RES, incorporated into a chitosan hydrogel as secondary vehicle. Although considered non-toxic and safe on their own, the compatibility of the final formulation must be evaluated for its biocompatibility and non-irritancy to the vaginal mucosa. As a preclinical safety assessment, the impact of RES formulation on the tissue viability, the effect on barrier function and cell monolayer integrity, and cytotoxicity were evaluated using the cell-based vaginal tissue model, the EpiVaginal™ tissue. RES liposomes-in-hydrogel formulations neither affected the mitochondrial activity, nor the integrity of the cell monolayer in RES concentration up to 60 µg/mL. Moreover, the barrier function was maintained to a greater extent by RES in formulation, emphasizing the benefits of the delivery system. Additionally, none of the tested formulations expressed an increase in lactate dehydrogenase activity compared to the non-treated tissues. The evaluation of the RES delivery system suggests that it is non-irritant and biocompatible with vaginal tissue in vitro in the RES concentrations considered as therapeutic.
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- May Wenche Jøraholmen
- Drug Transport and Delivery Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Universitetsveien 57, 9037 Tromsø, Norway;
- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, SE-14186 Stockholm, Sweden; (P.D.); (G.A.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +47-776-23376
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, SE-14186 Stockholm, Sweden; (P.D.); (G.A.)
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, SE-14186 Stockholm, Sweden; (P.D.); (G.A.)
- Women’s Health and Perinatology Research Group, Department of Clinical Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of North Norway, Sykehusveien 38, 9019 Tromsø, Norway
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- Drug Transport and Delivery Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Universitetsveien 57, 9037 Tromsø, Norway;
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Ballén V, Cepas V, Ratia C, Gabasa Y, Soto SM. Clinical Escherichia coli: From Biofilm Formation to New Antibiofilm Strategies. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10061103. [PMID: 35744621 PMCID: PMC9229135 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10061103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Escherichia coli is one of the species most frequently involved in biofilm-related diseases, being especially important in urinary tract infections, causing relapses or chronic infections. Compared to their planktonic analogues, biofilms confer to the bacteria the capacity to be up to 1000-fold more resistant to antibiotics and to evade the action of the host’s immune system. For this reason, biofilm-related infections are very difficult to treat. To develop new strategies against biofilms, it is important to know the mechanisms involved in their formation. In this review, the different steps of biofilm formation in E. coli, the mechanisms of tolerance to antimicrobials and new compounds and strategies to combat biofilms are discussed.
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- Victoria Ballén
- ISGlobal, Hospital Clínic, Universitat de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain; (V.B.); (V.C.); (C.R.); (Y.G.)
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- ISGlobal, Hospital Clínic, Universitat de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain; (V.B.); (V.C.); (C.R.); (Y.G.)
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- ISGlobal, Hospital Clínic, Universitat de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain; (V.B.); (V.C.); (C.R.); (Y.G.)
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- ISGlobal, Hospital Clínic, Universitat de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain; (V.B.); (V.C.); (C.R.); (Y.G.)
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- ISGlobal, Hospital Clínic, Universitat de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain; (V.B.); (V.C.); (C.R.); (Y.G.)
- CIBER Enfermedades Infecciosas (CIBERINFEC), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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Buru AS, Neela VK, Mohandas K, Pichika MR. Microarray Analysis of the Genomic Effect of Eugenol on Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27103249. [PMID: 35630724 PMCID: PMC9147492 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27103249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Staphylococcus aureus is a highly adaptive human pathogen responsible for serious hospital- and community-acquired infectious diseases, ranging from skin and soft tissue infections, to complicated and life-threatening conditions such as endocarditis and toxic shock syndrome (TSS). The rapid development of resistance of this organism to available antibiotics over the last few decades has necessitated a constant search for more efficacious antibacterial agents. Eugenol (4-allyl-2-methoxyphenol) belongs to the class of chemical compounds called phenylpropanoids. It is a pure-to-pale yellow, oily liquid substance, mostly extracted as an essential oil from natural products such as clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, basil, and bay leaf. Eugenol has previously been shown to have antimicrobial activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). However, the mechanism of action of eugenol against MRSA has not, as yet, been elucidated; hence, the necessity of this study. Global gene expression patterns in response to challenge from subinhibitory concentrations of eugenol were analysed using the Agilent DNA microarray system to identify genes that can be used as drug targets—most importantly, essential genes involved in unique metabolic pathways elicited for bacterial survival. Transcriptomic analysis of fluctuating genes revealed those involved in amino acid metabolism, fatty acid metabolism, translational, and ribosomal pathways. In amino acid metabolism, for instance, the argC gene encodes for N-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase. The argC gene plays an important role in the biosynthesis of arginine from glutamate in the amino acid metabolic pathway. It is the enzyme that catalyses the third step in the latter reaction, and without this process the production of N-acetylglutamate 5-semialdehyde cannot be completed from the NADP-dependent reduction of N-acetyl-5-glutamyl phosphate, which is essential for the survival of some microorganisms and plants. This study enables us to examine complete global transcriptomic responses in MRSA when challenged with eugenol. It reveals novel information with the potential to further benefit the exploratory quest for novel targets against this pathogen, with a view to the development of efficacious antimicrobial agents for the treatment of associated infections.
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- Ayuba Sunday Buru
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti 360101, Ekiti State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia;
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, MAHSA University College, Kuala Lumpur 59100, Malaysia;
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, International Medical University, No. 126, Jalan 19/155B, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia;
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Pan T, Liu FS, Lin H, Zhou Y. Anti-biofilm studies of synthetic imidazolium salts on dental biofilm in vitro. J Oral Microbiol 2022; 14:2075309. [PMID: 35600163 PMCID: PMC9116249 DOI: 10.1080/20002297.2022.2075309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Objective Biofilm formation under cariogenic conditions contributes to dental caries development, in which Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) is regarded as the major cariogenic bacteria. Here, we synthesized a series of imidazolium salts. Their properties of antimicrobial and anti-biofilm were investigated. Methods The microdilution method crystal violet staining, and cell counting Kit-8 assay were used to screen imidazolium salts. Then, the bacterial composition in multi-species biofilm composed of S. mutans, Actinomyces naeslundii, and Streptococcus gordonii was quantified by quantitative PCR. The exopolysaccharide and morphology of the structure of multi-species biofilm were further observed by confocal laser scanning microscopy and scanning electron microscope, respectively. Results Imidazolium salts exhibited highly antimicrobial activity against oral pathogens, especially for S. mutans . Compounds with ortho-diisopropyl and para-methoxyl on N-moieties as well as bearing ancenaphthyl skeleton (C5) showed the lowest cytotoxicity and most efficient anti-biofilm activity. C5 inhibited approximately 50% of multi-species biofilm at 0.98 μg/mL. Notably, C5 resulted in 98.97% live S. mutans and 77.65% A. naeslundii decreased. Furthermore, the exopolysaccharide was reduced by 88%, along with a sparse and scattered microstructure. Conclusion The imidazolium salts present low cytotoxicity and remarkable antimicrobial activity against S. mutans in multi-species biofilm, suggesting that they may have a great potential in anti-biofilm clinical applications.
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- Ting Pan
- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Dental Disease Prevention and Control, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Dental Disease Prevention and Control, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Dental Disease Prevention and Control, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Design, synthesis and biological studies of some new imidazole-1,2,3-triazole hybrid derivatives. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.132516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Mantzourani I, Daoutidou M, Dasenaki M, Nikolaou A, Alexopoulos A, Terpou A, Thomaidis N, Plessas S. Plant Extract and Essential Oil Application against Food-Borne Pathogens in Raw Pork Meat. Foods 2022; 11:foods11060861. [PMID: 35327283 PMCID: PMC8955163 DOI: 10.3390/foods11060861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Herbal and plant extracts are being applied for a wide range of foods against different types of food-borne pathogens. In the present study, ethanolic and aqueous extracts (2% w/v) from cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) and pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) plants were applied alone or in combination with two essential oils (thyme and oregano in a concentration of 0.150 μg/g) in pork meatballs and their antimicrobial activity was estimated. The extracts exhibited promising results (aqueous and ethanolic extracts of pomegranate and cranberry in a food-compatible concentration of 2% w/v) were applied to raw pork meatball production and their antimicrobial activity was recorded versus Enterobacteriaceae, total mesophilic bacteria, yeasts/molds, Staphylococcus spp., Pseudomonas spp. and lactic acid bacteria (LAB). The outcome demonstrated that meatballs containing aqueous extracts of pomegranate were more resistant to spoilage compared to all the other samples since they were preserved for more days. The chemical profiles of plant extracts were determined through LC-QTOF/MS and the chemical composition of the essential oils applied was determined with the use of GC/MS in order to identify the substances involved in the observed antimicrobial activity. Phenolic acids (quinic acid, chlorogenic acid), monoterpenes (p-cymene, carvacrol, thymol, limonene), organic acids (citric acid) and phenols were the main constituents found in the plant extracts and essential oils applied. These extracts of plant origin could be used as natural preservatives in meat products, even in low concentrations.
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- Ioanna Mantzourani
- Laboratory of Food Processing, Faculty of Agriculture Development, Democritus University of Thrace, 68200 Orestiada, Greece; (M.D.); (A.N.); (S.P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +30-255-204-1155
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- Laboratory of Food Processing, Faculty of Agriculture Development, Democritus University of Thrace, 68200 Orestiada, Greece; (M.D.); (A.N.); (S.P.)
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- Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis Zographou, 15771 Athens, Greece; (M.D.); (N.T.)
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- Laboratory of Food Processing, Faculty of Agriculture Development, Democritus University of Thrace, 68200 Orestiada, Greece; (M.D.); (A.N.); (S.P.)
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- Laboratory of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Hygiene, Faculty of Agriculture Development, Democritus University of Thrace, 68200 Orestiada, Greece;
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- Department of Agricultural Development, Agri-food, and Natural Resources Management, School of Agricultural Development, Nutrition & Sustainability, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, GR-34400 Psachna, Greece;
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- Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis Zographou, 15771 Athens, Greece; (M.D.); (N.T.)
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- Laboratory of Food Processing, Faculty of Agriculture Development, Democritus University of Thrace, 68200 Orestiada, Greece; (M.D.); (A.N.); (S.P.)
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Choi H, Zaki FR, Monroy GL, Won J, Boppart SA. Imaging and characterization of transitions in biofilm morphology via anomalous diffusion following environmental perturbation. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS 2022; 13:1654-1670. [PMID: 35414993 PMCID: PMC8973182 DOI: 10.1364/boe.449131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Microorganisms form macroscopic structures for the purpose of environmental adaptation. Sudden environmental perturbations induce dynamics that cause bacterial biofilm morphology to transit to another equilibrium state, thought to be related to anomalous diffusion processes. Here, detecting the super-diffusion characteristics would offer a long-sought goal for a rapid detection method of biofilm phenotypes based on their dynamics, such as growth or dispersal. In this paper, phase-sensitive Doppler optical coherence tomography (OCT) and dynamic light scattering (DLS) are combined to demonstrate wide field-of-view and label-free internal dynamic imaging of biofilms. The probability density functions (PDFs) of phase displacement of the backscattered light and the dynamic characteristics of the PDFs are estimated by a simplified mixed Cauchy and Gaussian model. This model can quantify the super-diffusion state and estimate the dynamic characteristics and macroscopic responses in biofilms that may further describe dispersion and growth in biofilm models.
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- Honggu Choi
- Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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- Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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- Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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- Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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- Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
- Carle Illinois College of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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Hou H, Li Y, Jin Y, Chen S, Long J, Duan G, Yang H. The crafty opponent: the defense systems of Staphylococcus aureus and response measures. Folia Microbiol (Praha) 2022; 67:233-243. [PMID: 35149955 DOI: 10.1007/s12223-022-00954-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Staphylococcus aureus is a serious threat to public health. S. aureus infection can cause acute or long-term persistent infections that are often resistant to antibiotics and are associated with high morbidity and death. Understanding the defensive systems of S. aureus can help clinicians make the best use of antimicrobial drugs and can also help with antimicrobial stewardship. The mechanisms and clinical implications of S. aureus defense systems, as well as potential response systems, were discussed in this study. Because resistance to all currently available antibiotics is unavoidable, new medicines are always being developed. Alternative techniques, such as anti-virulence and bacteriophage therapies, are being researched and may become major tools in the fight against staphylococcal infections in the future, in addition to the development of new small compounds that affect cell viability.
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- Hongjie Hou
- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, No. 100 of Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, No. 100 of Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, No. 100 of Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, No. 100 of Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, No. 100 of Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, No. 100 of Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, No. 100 of Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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Liu K, Brivio M, Xiao T, Norwood VM, Kim YS, Jin S, Papagni A, Vaghi L, Huigens RW. Modular Synthetic Routes to Fluorine-Containing Halogenated Phenazine and Acridine Agents That Induce Rapid Iron Starvation in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Biofilms. ACS Infect Dis 2022; 8:280-295. [PMID: 35089005 PMCID: PMC9004446 DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.1c00402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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During infection, bacteria use an arsenal of resistance mechanisms to negate antibiotic therapies. In addition, pathogenic bacteria form surface-attached biofilms bearing enriched populations of metabolically dormant persister cells. Bacteria develop resistance in response to antibiotic insults; however, nonreplicating biofilms are innately tolerant to all classes of antibiotics. As such, molecules that can eradicate antibiotic-resistant and antibiotic-tolerant bacteria are of importance. Here, we report modular synthetic routes to fluorine-containing halogenated phenazine (HP) and halogenated acridine (HA) agents with potent antibacterial and biofilm-killing activities. Nine fluorinated phenazines were rapidly accessed through a synthetic strategy involving (1) oxidation of fluorinated anilines to azobenzene intermediates, (2) SNAr with 2-methoxyaniline, and (3) cyclization to phenazines upon treatment with trifluoroacetic acid. Five structurally related acridine heterocycles were synthesized using SNAr and Buchwald-Hartwig approaches. From this focused collection, phenazines 5g, 5h, 5i, and acridine 9c demonstrated potent antibacterial activities against Gram-positive pathogens (MIC = 0.04-0.78 μM). Additionally, 5g and 9c eradicated Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis and Enterococcus faecalis biofilms with excellent potency (5g, MBEC = 4.69-6.25 μM; 9c, MBEC = 4.69-50 μM). Using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR), 5g, 5h, 5i, and 9c rapidly induce the transcription of iron uptake biomarkers isdB and sbnC in methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) biofilms, and we conclude that these agents operate through iron starvation. Overall, fluorinated phenazine and acridine agents could lead to ground-breaking advances in the treatment of challenging bacterial infections.
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- Ke Liu
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Center for Natural Products, Drug Discovery and Development (CNPD3), College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610, United States
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- Department of Materials Science, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20125 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Center for Natural Products, Drug Discovery and Development (CNPD3), College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610, United States
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Center for Natural Products, Drug Discovery and Development (CNPD3), College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610, United States
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- Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610, United States
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- Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610, United States
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- Department of Materials Science, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20125 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Materials Science, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20125 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Center for Natural Products, Drug Discovery and Development (CNPD3), College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610, United States
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Hesperidin inhibits biofilm formation, virulence and staphyloxanthin synthesis in methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus by targeting SarA and CrtM: an in vitro and in silico approach. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 38:44. [PMID: 35064842 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-022-03232-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus is considered multidrug resistant bacterium due to developing biofilm formation associated with antimicrobial resistance mechanisms. Therefore, inhibition of biofilm formation is an alternative therapeutic action to control MRSA infections. The present study revealed the non-antibacterial biofilm inhibitory potential of hesperidin against ATCC strain and clinical isolates of S. aureus. Hesperidin is a flavanone glycoside commonly found in citrus fruit. Hesperidin has been shown to exhibits numerous pharmacological activities. The present study aimed to evaluate the antibiofilm and antivirulence potential of hesperidin against MRSA. Results showed that hesperidin treatment significantly impedes lipase, hemolysin, autolysin, autoaggregation and staphyloxanthin production. Reductions of staphyloxanthin production possibly increase the MRSA susceptibility rate to H2O2 oxidative stress condition. In gene expression study revealed that hesperidin treatment downregulated the biofilm-associated gene (sarA), polysaccharide intracellular adhesion gene (icaA and icaD), autolysin (altA), fibronectin-binding protein (fnbA and fnbB) and staphyloxanthin production (crtM). Molecular docking analysis predicted the ability of hesperidin to interact with SarA and CrtM proteins involved in biofilm formation and staphyloxanthin production in MRSA.
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Moniruzzaman M, Jinnah MM, Islam S, Biswas J, Al-Imran, Pramanik MJ, Uddin MS, Saleh MA, Zaman S. Biological activity of Cucurbita maxima and Momordica charantia seed extracts against the biofilm-associated protein of Staphylococcus aureus: An in vitro and in silico studies. INFORMATICS IN MEDICINE UNLOCKED 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.imu.2022.101089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022] Open
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ALBA MARYILORENASEGURA, DURÁN-RODRIGUEZ ANDREATATIANA, PULIDO LUZMARYSALAZAR, ESCOBAR-PÉREZ JAVIER, GUTIÉRREZ SERGIOALEJANDRO, OSPINA JEANNETTENAVARRETE, BERMÚDEZ GLADYSPINILLA, MOLINA LILIANACONSTANZAMUÑOZ. Peptides DLL37-1 and LL37-1, an alternative to inhibit biofilm formation in clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis. AN ACAD BRAS CIENC 2022; 94:e20210848. [DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765202220210848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis biofilm inhibitors. Future Med Chem 2021; 14:203-205. [PMID: 34913388 DOI: 10.4155/fmc-2021-0281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Antimicrobial Properties of Chitosan and Chitosan Derivatives in the Treatment of Enteric Infections. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26237136. [PMID: 34885715 PMCID: PMC8659174 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26237136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Antibiotics played an important role in controlling the development of enteric infection. However, the emergence of antibiotic resistance and gut dysbiosis led to a growing interest in the use of natural antimicrobial agents as alternatives for therapy and disinfection. Chitosan is a nontoxic natural antimicrobial polymer and is approved by GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe by the United States Food and Drug Administration). Chitosan and chitosan derivatives can kill microbes by neutralizing negative charges on the microbial surface. Besides, chemical modifications give chitosan derivatives better water solubility and antimicrobial property. This review gives an overview of the preparation of chitosan, its derivatives, and the conjugates with other polymers and nanoparticles with better antimicrobial properties, explains the direct and indirect mechanisms of action of chitosan, and summarizes current treatment for enteric infections as well as the role of chitosan and chitosan derivatives in the antimicrobial agents in enteric infections. Finally, we suggested future directions for further research to improve the treatment of enteric infections and to develop more useful chitosan derivatives and conjugates.
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Mataracı-Kara E, Bayrak N, Yıldız M, Yıldırım H, TuYuN AF. Active Quinolinequinones against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus spp. Chem Biodivers 2021; 19:e202100616. [PMID: 34812587 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202100616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Serious bacterial infections could be caused by Gram-positive microorganisms, in particular methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis. Aiming to address this challenging issue by developing the potent and selective antimicrobial lead structures against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus spp., herein, we report in vitro evaluation of quinolinequinones (QQ1-QQ10) against the Gram-negative and Gram-positive strains using the broth microdilution technique. The design principle of the quinolinequinones was based on the variation of the structures attached to the 1,4-quinone moiety and substituent(s) within amino phenyl moiety. A series of ten quinolinequinones displayed activity mainly against the Gram-positive strains with a minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC=1.22-1250 mg/L) within the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) levels. Interestingly, QQ3, QQ5, and QQ6 displayed equal antibacterial inhibitory activity against S. aureus (MIC=1.22 mg/L), respectively, to the standard positive control Cefuroxime-Na. QQ2, QQ3, and QQ5 had the best inhibitory activity with the MIC value of 1.22 mg/L (4-fold more potent compared reference standard Cefuroxime) against S. epidermidis. On the other hand, QQ3 was the most effective quinolinequinone against fungi, in particular C. albicans. The identified lead quinolinequinones (QQ3 and QQ5) with a comprehensive analysis of structure-activity relationships and further studies showed high activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus spp. It is worth noting that the isopropyl group has importance for excellent bioactivity. Remarkably, the in vitro antibiofilm and bactericidal activities (each of 32 clinically obtained strains of Gram-positive bacteria) of the selected two quinolinequinones (QQ3 and QQ5) have been evaluated for the mode of action in addition to the time-kill curve study.
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- Emel Mataracı-Kara
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology Department, Pharmacy Faculty, Istanbul University, Beyazit, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Avcilar, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Chemistry Department, Gebze Technical University, Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Avcilar, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Istanbul University, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
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Natural and synthetic plant compounds as anti-biofilm agents against Escherichia coli O157:H7 biofilm. INFECTION, GENETICS AND EVOLUTION : JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY GENETICS IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2021; 95:105055. [PMID: 34461310 DOI: 10.1016/j.meegid.2021.105055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Revised: 08/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Escherichia coli is a common gram-negative bacterium found in the gut and intestinal tract of warm-blooded animals including humans. An evolved seropathotype E. coli O157:H7 (STEC) came into existence in 1982, since then it has been evolved as a stronger and more robust drug-resistant pathotype of E. coli. This drug resistance is due to horizontal gene transfer, natural gene evolution for survival, and most of the cases due to the ability of STEC to switch to the biofilm growth mode from planktonic lifestyle. During the growth in biofilm mode, Escherichia coli O157:H7 opts more robust ability to grow in adverse environments i.e., in presence of antibiotics and other antimicrobial chemicals. Due to the biofilm matrix, the microbial community acquires drug resistance. This makes the treatment of diseases caused by E. coli O157:H7 a complex challenge. To address the illnesses caused by this biofilm-forming pathogen, there are several possible strategies such as antibiotic therapies, synthetic antimicrobial chemicals, adjunct therapy of synergistic effect of multiple drugs, and more importantly plant originated compounds as a new anti-biofilm candidate. The present review summarizes various phytochemicals and their derivatives reported in the last decade mostly to eliminate the biofilm of STEC. The review will progressively reveal the antibiofilm mechanism of the phytochemicals against STEC and to be a potential candidate for the development of the future antibacterial drugs to STEC induced infections.
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Mataracı-Kara E, Bayrak N, Yıldız M, Yıldırım H, Özbek-Çelik B, Tuyun AF. Discovery and structure-activity relationships of the quinolinequinones: Promising antimicrobial agents and mode of action evaluation. Drug Dev Res 2021; 83:628-636. [PMID: 34668593 DOI: 10.1002/ddr.21893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Revised: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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In our pursuit of developing the novel, potent, and selective antimicrobial agents, we managed to obtain the quinolinequinone for their antimicrobial profile with minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) determined against a panel of seven bacterial strains (three gram-positive and four gram-negative bacteria) and three fungi. The structure-activity relationship (SAR) for the quinolinequinone class of antimicrobials was determined. Interestingly, QQ1, QQ4, QQ6-9, QQ12, and QQ13 displayed equal antibacterial potential against S. aureus (MIC = 1.22 mg/L), respectively, to the standard positive control Cefuroxime-Na. QQ10 had the best inhibitory activity with the MIC value of 1.22 mg/L (fourfold more potent compared to reference standard Clotrimazole) against Candida albicans. On the other hand, while QQ10 is not too effective against gram-positive bacteria as much as the other analogs, QQ10 was the most effective quinolinequinones against fungi. Selected quinolinequinones were further evaluated for the mode of action, using in vitro antibiofilm activity, bactericidal activity by using time-kill curve assay, antibiofilm activity, and potential antimicrobial activity against each of 32 clinically obtained resistant strains of Gram-positive Bacteria. The results also revealed that the QQ14 had specific antifungal activity against fungi in particular C. albicans. Our results clearly showed that quinolinequinones are much more active in the inhibition of the biofilm attachment process than the inhibition of mature biofilm formation. Thus, as treatment options are narrowing for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus spp., Vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus spp. daily, the quinolinequinones reported herein display promise as the lead candidates for further clinical applications against serious infections.
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- Emel Mataracı-Kara
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology Department, Pharmacy Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Chemistry Department, Gebze Technical University, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Pharmaceutical Microbiology Department, Pharmacy Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Sharab L, Baier RE, Ciancio S, Mang T. Influence of Photodynamic Therapy on Bacterial Attachment to Titanium Surface. J ORAL IMPLANTOL 2021; 47:427-435. [PMID: 33031506 DOI: 10.1563/aaid-joi-d-19-00344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Lina Sharab
- Division of Orthodontics, Department of Oral Health Science, College of Dentistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ken
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- Biomaterials Graduate Program, Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo, NY
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- Department of Periodontics and Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo, NY
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo, NY
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Chadha J, Harjai K, Chhibber S. Revisiting the virulence hallmarks of Pseudomonas aeruginosa: a chronicle through the perspective of quorum sensing. Environ Microbiol 2021; 24:2630-2656. [PMID: 34559444 DOI: 10.1111/1462-2920.15784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen and the leading cause of mortality among immunocompromised patients in clinical setups. The hallmarks of virulence in P. aeruginosa encompass six biologically competent attributes that cumulatively drive disease progression in a multistep manner. These multifaceted hallmarks lay the principal foundation for rationalizing the complexities of pseudomonal infections. They include factors for host colonization and bacterial motility, biofilm formation, production of destructive enzymes, toxic secondary metabolites, iron-chelating siderophores and toxins. This arsenal of virulence hallmarks is fostered and stringently regulated by the bacterial signalling system called quorum sensing (QS). The central regulatory functions of QS in controlling the timely expression of these virulence hallmarks for adaptation and survival drive the disease outcome. This review describes the intricate mechanisms of QS in P. aeruginosa and its role in shaping bacterial responses, boosting bacterial fitness. We summarize the virulence hallmarks of P. aeruginosa, relating them with the QS circuitry in clinical infections. We also examine the role of QS in the development of drug resistance and propose a novel antivirulence therapy to combat P. aeruginosa infections. This can prove to be a next-generation therapy that may eventually become refractory to the use of conventional antimicrobial treatments.
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- Jatin Chadha
- Department of Microbiology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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Elnagdy S, Raptopoulos M, Kormas I, Pedercini A, Wolff LF. Local Oral Delivery Agents with Anti-Biofilm Properties for the Treatment of Periodontitis and Peri-Implantitis. A Narrative Review. Molecules 2021; 26:5661. [PMID: 34577132 PMCID: PMC8467993 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26185661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Despite many discoveries over the past 20 years regarding the etiopathogenesis of periodontal and peri-implant diseases, as well as significant advances in our understanding of microbial biofilms, the incidence of these pathologies continues to rise. For this reason, it was clear that other strategies were needed to eliminate biofilms. In this review, the literature database was searched for studies on locally delivered synthetic agents that exhibit anti-biofilm properties and their potential use in the treatment of two important oral diseases: periodontitis and peri-implantitis.
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- Shorouk Elnagdy
- Division of Periodontology, Department of Developmental and Surgical Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA; (M.R.); (I.K.); (A.P.); (L.F.W.)
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- Division of Periodontology, Department of Developmental and Surgical Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA; (M.R.); (I.K.); (A.P.); (L.F.W.)
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- Division of Periodontology, Department of Developmental and Surgical Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA; (M.R.); (I.K.); (A.P.); (L.F.W.)
- Department of Periodontics, College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
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- Division of Periodontology, Department of Developmental and Surgical Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA; (M.R.); (I.K.); (A.P.); (L.F.W.)
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- Division of Periodontology, Department of Developmental and Surgical Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA; (M.R.); (I.K.); (A.P.); (L.F.W.)
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Rosland NA, Ikhsan N, Min CC, Yusoff FM, Karim M. Influence of Symbiotic Probiont Strains on the Growth of Amphora and Chlorella and Its Potential Protections Against Vibrio spp. in Artemia. Curr Microbiol 2021; 78:3901-3912. [PMID: 34522979 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-021-02642-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
The emerging aquaculture industry is in need of non-antibiotic-based disease control approaches to minimize the risk of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Bacterial infections mainly caused by Vibrio spp. have caused mass mortalities of fish especially during the larval stages. The objectives of this study were to verify the potential of symbiotic probiont strains, isolated from microalgae (Amphora, Chlorella, and Spirulina) for suppressing the growth of Vibrio spp. and at the same time ascertain their abilities to enhance microalgal biomass by mutualistic interactions through microalgae-bacteria symbiosis. In addition, in vivo studies on Artemia bioencapsulated with probiont strains (single strain and mix strains) and microalgae were evaluated. The selected potential probionts were identified as Lysinibacillus fusiformis strain A-1 (LFA-1), Bacillus sp. strain A-2 (BA-2), Lysinibacillus fusiformis strain Cl-3 (LFCl-3), and Bacillus pocheonensis strain S-2 (BPS-2) using 16s rRNA. The cell densities of Amphora culture supplemented with BA-2 and Chlorella culture supplemented with LFCl-3 were higher than those of the controls. Artemia bioencapsulated with mix strains (LFA-1 + BA-2 + LFCl-3 + BPS-2) and Amphora demonstrated the highest survival rate compared to the controls, after being challenged with V. harveyi (60 ± 4%) and V. parahaemolyticus (78 ± 2%). Our study postulated that BA-2 and LFCl-3 were found to be good promoting bacteria for microalgal growth and microalgae serve as a vector to transport probiotic into Artemia. Moreover, mixture of potential probionts is beneficial for Artemia supplementation in conferring protection to Artemia nauplii against pathogenic Vibrios.
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- Natasya-Ain Rosland
- Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Health and Therapeutics, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Health and Therapeutics, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.,Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Health and Therapeutics, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.,Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.,International Institute of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences (I-AQUAS) UPM, Jalan Kemang Indah 6 Teluk Kemang, 70150, Batu 7Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
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- Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. .,International Institute of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences (I-AQUAS) UPM, Jalan Kemang Indah 6 Teluk Kemang, 70150, Batu 7Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
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Ikeda K, Shoda T, Demizu Y, Tsuji G. Discovery of non-proteinogenic amino acids inhibiting biofilm formation by S. aureus and methicillin-resistant S. aureus. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2021; 48:128259. [PMID: 34256119 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2021.128259] [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: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
Bacterial biofilms often cause medical complications and there has been a great deal of interest in the discovery of small-molecule agents that can inhibit the formation of biofilms. Among these agents, it has been reported that several d-amino acids, such as d-Leu, d-Trp, d-Tyr, and d-Met, exhibit weak inhibitory activity toward bacterial biofilm formation. In this study, we have screened a library of 332 non-proteinogenic amino acids for new biofilm inhibitory agents and discovered several compounds exhibiting biofilm-inhibitory activity against Gram-positive bacteria. In particular, H-DL-β-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-Ser-OH (253) showed potent activity against S. aureus, including methicillin-resistant S. aureus.
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- Kentaro Ikeda
- Division of Organic Chemistry, 3-25-26, Tonomachi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 210-9501, Japan; Graduate School of Medical Life Science, Yokohama City University, 1-7-29, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-0045, Japan
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- Division of Organic Chemistry, 3-25-26, Tonomachi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 210-9501, Japan
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- Division of Organic Chemistry, 3-25-26, Tonomachi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 210-9501, Japan; Graduate School of Medical Life Science, Yokohama City University, 1-7-29, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-0045, Japan.
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- Division of Organic Chemistry, 3-25-26, Tonomachi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 210-9501, Japan.
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