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Wang J, Ma X, Li J, Shi L, Liu L, Hou X, Jiang S, Li P, Lv J, Han L, Cheng Y, Han B. The Synergistic Antimicrobial Effect and Mechanism of Nisin and Oxacillin against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24076697. [PMID: 37047670 PMCID: PMC10094802 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is responsible for skin and soft tissue infections with multi-resistance to many antibiotics. It is thus imperative to explore alternative antimicrobial treatments to ensure future treatment options. Nisin (NIS), an antibacterial peptide produced by Lactococcus lactis, was selected to combine with Oxacillin (OX), to evaluate the antimicrobial effect and potential mechanism against MRSA. The synergistic antimicrobial effect of OX and NIS was verified by Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) assays, checkerboard analysis, time-kill curve, biofilm producing ability, and mice skin infection model in vivo. For the potential synergistic antimicrobial mechanism, the microstructure and integrity change of MRSA cells were determined by Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscope (SEM and TEM), intracellular alkaline phosphatase activity and propidium iodide staining were assayed; And transcription of mecA, main gene of MRSA resistant to OX, were detected by qRT-PCR. The results showed NIS could restore the sensitivity of MRSA to OX and inhibit biofilm production; OX + NIS can make MRSA cell deform; NIS may recover OX sensitivity by inhibiting the transcription of mecA. In vivo, mice skin infection models indicate that OX + NIS can substantially alleviate MRSA infections. As a safe commercially available biological compound, NIS and the combination of antibiotics are worth developing as new anti-MRSA biomaterials.
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- Jun Wang
- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
- Tongchuan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Tongchuan 727031, China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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Saad AM, Salem HM, El-Tahan AM, El-Saadony MT, Alotaibi SS, El-Shehawi AM, Abd El-Mageed TA, Taha AE, Alkahtani MA, Ezzat Ahmed A, Swelum AA. Biological control: An effective approach against nematodes using black pepper plants (Piper nigrum L.). Saudi J Biol Sci 2022; 29:2047-2055. [PMID: 35531173 PMCID: PMC9073003 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2022.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 12/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is one of the oldest spices in the world, additionally, it is highly demanded. Several biotic and abiotic variables pose black pepper production worldwide. Plant-parasitic nematodes play a key role among biotic factors, causing considerable economic losses and affecting the production. Different synthetic nematicides were used for controlling plant nematodes, however the majority of pesticides have been pulled from the market due to substantial non-target effects and environmental risks. As a result, the search for alternative eco-friendly agents for controlling plant-parasitic nematodes populations. Microbial agents are a precious option. In this review the bacterial and fungal agents used as an alternative nematicides, they were studied and confirmed as essential anti-microbial agents against plant nematodes which infected Piper nigrum L. This work examines the most common plant nematodes infected Piper nigrum L., with a focus on root knot and burrowing nematodes, in addition, how to control plant parasitic nematodes using microorganisms.
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- Ahmed M. Saad
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Poultry Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, 12211 Giza, Egypt
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- Plant Production Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute, The City of Scientific, Research and Technological Applications, SRTA-City. Borg El Arab, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 4451, Egypt
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Soil and Water Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Fayoum University, Fayoum 63514, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Husbandry and Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Edfina 22758, Egypt
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- Biology Department, College of Science, King Khalid University, 61413 Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, College of Science, King Khalid University, 61413 Abha, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, South Valley University, 83523 Qena, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, PO Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Sharkia 44519, Egypt
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Du W, Zhang Y, Si J, Zhang Y, Fan S, Xia H, Kong L. Nitrate alleviates ammonium toxicity in wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.) by regulating tricarboxylic acid cycle and reducing rhizospheric acidification and oxidative damage. PLANT SIGNALING & BEHAVIOR 2021; 16:1991687. [PMID: 34753392 PMCID: PMC9208799 DOI: 10.1080/15592324.2021.1991687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Ammonium (NH4+) is one of the most important nutrients required by plants. However, a high concentration of NH4+ as the sole nitrogen source suppresses plant growth. Although nitrate (NO3-) can alleviate NH4+ toxicity, the mechanisms underlying this ability have not been fully elucidated. In this study, wheat plants were cultivated in hydroponic solution with 7.5 mM NO3- (control), 7.5 mM NH4+ (sole ammonium, SA) or 7.5 mM NH4+ plus 1.0 mM NO3- (ammonium and nitrate, AN). The results showed that compared with the control, the SA treatment significantly decreased root growth, protein content and the concentrations of most intermediates and the activity of enzymes from the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle. Moreover, increased the activity of plasma membrane H+-ATPase and the rate of H+ efflux along roots, caused solution acidification, and increased the activity of mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes I-IV and the contents of protein-bound carbonyls and malondialdehyde in roots. SA treatment induced ultrastructure disruption and reduced the viability of root cells. Compared with the SA treatment, the AN treatment increased root growth, protein content, the concentrations of most intermediates and the activity of enzymes from the TCA cycle. Furthermore, AN treatment decreased the rate of H+ efflux, retarded medium acidification, decreased protein carbonylation and lipid peroxidation in roots and relieved ultrastructure disruption and increased the viability of root cells. Taken together, these results indicate that NO3--dependent alleviation of NH4+ toxicity in wheat seedlings is closely associated with physiological processes that mediate TCA cycle, relieve rhizospheric acidification and decrease the production of ROS and oxidative damage.
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- Wanying Du
- College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
- Crop Research Institute, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Crop Research Institute, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Crop Research Institute, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
- Crop Research Institute, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
- Crop Research Institute, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
- Crop Research Institute, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, China
- CONTACT Lingan Kong Crop Research Institute, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences , 202Gongyebei Road, Jinan250100, China
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