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Giorgini G, Di Gregorio A, Mangiaterra G, Cedraro N, Minnelli C, Sabbatini G, Mobbili G, Simoni S, Vignaroli C, Galeazzi R. Inhibition of polymorphic MexXY-OprM efflux system in Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates by Berberine derivatives. ChemMedChem 2024; 19:e202300568. [PMID: 38214500 DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202300568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
Abstract
The MexXY-OprM multidrug efflux pump (EP) in aminoglycosides resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the major resistance mechanisms, which is often overexpressed in strains isolated from pulmonary chronic disease such as cystic fibrosis.[1-3] In this research, we focused on the design of potential efflux pumps inhibitors, targeting MexY, the inner membrane component, in an allosteric site. Berberine[4] has been considered as lead molecule since we previously demonstrated its effectiveness in targeting MexY in laboratory reference strains.[5,6] Since this protein is often present in polymorphic variants in clinical strains, we sequenced and modeled all the mutated forms and we synthesized and evaluated by computational techniques, some berberine derivatives carrying an aromatic functionalization in its 13-C ring position. These compounds were tested in vitro against clinical P. aeruginosa strains for antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity. In conclusion, the results demonstrated the importance of the aromatic moiety functionalization in exerting the EP inhibitory activity in synergy with the aminoglycoside tobramycin. More, we found that aminoacidic composition of MexY in different strains must be considered for predicting potential binding site and affects the different activity of berberine derivatives. Finally, the antibiofilm effect of these new EPIs is promising, particularly for o-CH3-berberine derivative.
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- Giorgia Giorgini
- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, via Brecce Bianche, 60131, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, via Brecce Bianche, 60131, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, 61029, Urbino, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, via Brecce Bianche, 60131, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, via Brecce Bianche, 60131, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, via Brecce Bianche, 60131, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, via Brecce Bianche, 60131, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, via Brecce Bianche, 60131, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, via Brecce Bianche, 60131, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, via Brecce Bianche, 60131, Ancona, Italy
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Benigno V, Carraro N, Sarton-Lohéac G, Romano-Bertrand S, Blanc DS, van der Meer JR. Diversity and evolution of an abundant ICE clc family of integrative and conjugative elements in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. mSphere 2023; 8:e0051723. [PMID: 37902330 PMCID: PMC10732049 DOI: 10.1128/msphere.00517-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
Abstract
IMPORTANCE Microbial populations swiftly adapt to changing environments through horizontal gene transfer. While the mechanisms of gene transfer are well known, the impact of environmental conditions on the selection of transferred gene functions remains less clear. We investigated ICEs, specifically the ICEclc-type, in Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates. Our findings revealed co-evolution between ICEs and their hosts, with ICE transfers occurring within strains. Gene functions carried by ICEs are positively selected, including potential virulence factors and heavy metal resistance. Comparison to publicly available P. aeruginosa genomes unveiled widespread antibiotic-resistance determinants within ICEclc clades. Thus, the ubiquitous ICEclc family significantly contributes to P. aeruginosa's adaptation and fitness in diverse environments.
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- Valentina Benigno
- Department of Fundamental Microbiology, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Fundamental Microbiology, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Fundamental Microbiology, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Hydrosciences Montpellier, IRD, CNRS, University of Montpellier, Hospital Hygiene and Infection Control Team, University Hospital of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Prevention and Infection Control Unit, Infectious Diseases Service, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Giovagnorio F, De Vito A, Madeddu G, Parisi SG, Geremia N. Resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A Narrative Review of Antibiogram Interpretation and Emerging Treatments. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:1621. [PMID: 37998823 PMCID: PMC10669487 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12111621] [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: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a ubiquitous Gram-negative bacterium renowned for its resilience and adaptability across diverse environments, including clinical settings, where it emerges as a formidable pathogen. Notorious for causing nosocomial infections, P. aeruginosa presents a significant challenge due to its intrinsic and acquired resistance mechanisms. This comprehensive review aims to delve into the intricate resistance mechanisms employed by P. aeruginosa and to discern how these mechanisms can be inferred by analyzing sensitivity patterns displayed in antibiograms, emphasizing the complexities encountered in clinical management. Traditional monotherapies are increasingly overshadowed by the emergence of multidrug-resistant strains, necessitating a paradigm shift towards innovative combination therapies and the exploration of novel antibiotics. The review accentuates the critical role of accurate antibiogram interpretation in guiding judicious antibiotic use, optimizing therapeutic outcomes, and mitigating the propagation of antibiotic resistance. Misinterpretations, it cautions, can inadvertently foster resistance, jeopardizing patient health and amplifying global antibiotic resistance challenges. This paper advocates for enhanced clinician proficiency in interpreting antibiograms, facilitating informed and strategic antibiotic deployment, thereby improving patient prognosis and contributing to global antibiotic stewardship efforts.
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- Federico Giovagnorio
- Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Padua, 35121 Padua, Italy; (F.G.); (S.G.P.)
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- Unit of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
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- Unit of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
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- Unit of Infectious Diseases, Department of Clinical Medicine, Ospedale “dell’Angelo”, 30174 Venice, Italy
- Unit of Infectious Diseases, Department of Clinical Medicine, Ospedale Civile “S.S. Giovanni e Paolo”, 30122 Venice, Italy
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Bayat M, Nahand JS, Farsad-Akhatr N, Memar MY. Bile effects on the Pseudomonas aeruginosa pathogenesis in cystic fibrosis patients with gastroesophageal reflux. Heliyon 2023; 9:e22111. [PMID: 38034726 PMCID: PMC10685303 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22111] [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: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs in most cystic fibrosis (CF) patients and is the primary source of bile aspiration in the airway tract of CF individuals. Aspirated bile is associated with the severity of lung diseases and chronic inflammation caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa as the most common pathogen of CF respiratory tract infections. P. aeruginosa is equipped with several mechanisms to facilitate the infection process, including but not limited to the expression of virulence factors, biofilm formation, and antimicrobial resistance, all of which are under the strong regulation of quorum sensing (QS) mechanism. By increasing the expression of lasI, rhlI, and pqsA-E, bile exposure directly impacts the QS network. An increase in psl expression and pyocyanin production can promote biofilm formation. Along with the loss of flagella and reduced swarming motility, GER-derived bile can repress the expression of genes involved in creating an acute infection, such as expression of Type Three Secretion (T3SS), hydrogen cyanide (hcnABC), amidase (amiR), and phenazine (phzA-E). Inversely, to cause persistent infection, bile exposure can increase the Type Six Secretion System (T6SS) and efflux pump expression, which can trigger resistance to antibiotics such as colistin, polymyxin B, and erythromycin. This review will discuss the influence of aspirated bile on the pathogenesis, resistance, and persistence of P. aeruginosa in CF patients.
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- Mobina Bayat
- Department of Plant, Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Plant, Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Zhao NL, Zhu ZQ, Feng HZ, Song YJ, Huang Q, Mou XY, Nong C, He YX, Bao R. Host-derived peptide signals regulate Pseudomonas aeruginosa virulence stress via the ParRS and CprRS two-component systems. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 460:132512. [PMID: 37703740 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a versatile bacterium, has dual significance because of its beneficial roles in environmental soil processes and its detrimental effects as a nosocomial pathogen that causes clinical infections. Understanding adaptability to environmental stress is essential. This investigation delves into the complex interplay of two-component system (TCS), specifically ParRS and CprRS, as P. aeruginosa interprets host signals and navigates stress challenges. In this study, through phenotypic and proteomic analyses, the nuanced contributions of ParRS and CprRS to the pathogenesis and resilience mechanisms were elucidated. Furthermore, the indispensable roles of the ParS and CprS extracellular sensor domains in orchestrating signal perception remain unknown. Structural revelations imply a remarkable convergence of TCS sensors in interacting with host peptides, suggesting evolutionary strategies for bacterial adaptation. This pioneering work not only established links between cationic antimicrobial peptide (CAMP) resistance-associated TCSs and virulence modulation in nosocomial bacteria, but also transcended conventional boundaries. These implications extend beyond clinical resistance, permeating into the realm of soil revitalization and environmental guardianship. As it unveils P. aeruginosa intricacies, this study assumes a mantle of guiding strategies to mitigate clinical hazards, harness environmental advantages, and propel sustainable solutions forward.
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- Ning-Lin Zhao
- Center of Infectious Diseases, Division of Infectious Diseases in State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, Division of Infectious Diseases in State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Cell Activities and Stress Adaptations, School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610101, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, Division of Infectious Diseases in State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, Division of Infectious Diseases in State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, Division of Infectious Diseases in State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Cell Activities and Stress Adaptations, School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, Division of Infectious Diseases in State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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Zhang X, Zhu Y, Gao Y, Li W, Wang Y, Li Y. Evaluation and analysis of multidrug resistance- and hypervirulence-associated genes in carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains among children in an area of China for five consecutive years. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1280012. [PMID: 37901827 PMCID: PMC10602738 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1280012] [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: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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Introduction Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA) is a growing threat. It is urgent to investigate the multidrug resistance and high virulence of CRPA to provide a basis for infection control and rational use of antibiotics. Methods A retrospective study of 56 nonduplicated CRPA isolates was conducted. Results CRPA mainly came from the intensive care unit (ICU) and was mostly isolated from sputum samples. The carbapenem resistance rates of P. aeruginosa were 21.37% (2016), 10.62, 5.88, 10 and 13.87% from 2016 to 2020, respectively. Carbapenem-resistant enzymes and aminoglycoside-modifying enzyme-encoding genes were detected in all isolates, and extended-spectrum β-lactamase and cephalosporin enzyme-encoding genes were present in 96.43 and 80.38% of isolates, respectively. The detection rate of OprM showed a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) between the ICU and other wards. Genes related to biofilms, membrane channel proteins, I integrons and efflux systems were detected in all isolates, with detection rates greater than 90%. CRPA was strongly virulent, and over 80% of isolates carried hypervirulence-associated genes (exoU, exoS, exoT, and exoY). The drug resistance rates of cefepime and piperacillin/tazobactam showed a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) between strains with exoU (+) and exoU (-) (p < 0.05). Notably, out of the 7 individuals who died, 4 had extensively drug-resistant P. aeruginosa (57.14%). Discussion The detection rates of various resistance and virulence genes were high, and the coexistence phenomenon was serious. In clinical practice, antibiotics should be used reasonably based on different drug resistance genes to ensure the rationality and safety of patient medication.
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- Xin Zhang
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Institute of Pediatric Research, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Clinical Medical College of Pediatrics, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Clinical Medical College of Pediatrics, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Institute of Pediatric Research, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Clinical Medical College of Pediatrics, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Rattanachak N, Weawsiangsang S, Baldock RA, Jaifoo T, Jongjitvimol T, Jongjitwimol J. A Novel and Quantitative Detection Assay ( effluxR) for Identifying Efflux-Associated Resistance Genes Using Multiplex Digital PCR in Clinical Isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Methods Protoc 2023; 6:96. [PMID: 37888028 PMCID: PMC10608825 DOI: 10.3390/mps6050096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
Abstract
The rise of multidrug resistance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa highlights an increased need for selective and precise antimicrobial treatment. Drug efflux pumps are one of the major mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance found in many bacteria, including P. aeruginosa. Detection of efflux genes using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based system would enable resistance detection and aid clinical decision making. Therefore, we aimed to develop and optimize a novel method herein referred to as "effluxR detection assay" using multiplex digital PCR (mdPCR) for detection of mex efflux pump genes in P. aeruginosa strains. The annealing/extension temperatures and gDNA concentrations were optimized to amplify mexB, mexD, and mexY using the multiplex quantitative PCR (mqPCR) system. We established the optimal mqPCR conditions for the assay (Ta of 59 °C with gDNA concentrations at or above 0.5 ng/µL). Using these conditions, we were able to successfully detect the presence of these genes in a quantity-dependent manner. The limit of detection for mex genes using the effluxR detection assay with mdPCR was 0.001 ng/µL (7.04-34.81 copies/µL). Moreover, using blind sample testing, we show that effluxR detection assay had 100% sensitivity and specificity for detecting mex genes in P. aeruginosa. In conclusion, the effluxR detection assay, using mdPCR, is able to identify the presence of multiple mex genes in P. aeruginosa that may aid clinical laboratory decisions and further epidemiological studies.
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- Nontaporn Rattanachak
- Biomedical Sciences Program, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand; (N.R.); (S.W.)
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- Biomedical Sciences Program, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand; (N.R.); (S.W.)
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Health, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 2DT, UK;
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- Master of Science Program in Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand;
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- Biology Program, Faculty of Science and Technology, Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
- Centre of Excellence in Biomaterials, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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Coșeriu RL, Mare AD, Toma F, Vintilă C, Ciurea CN, Togănel RO, Cighir A, Simion A, Man A. Uncovering the Resistance Mechanisms in Extended-Drug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Clinical Isolates: Insights from Gene Expression and Phenotypic Tests. Microorganisms 2023; 11:2211. [PMID: 37764055 PMCID: PMC10535578 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11092211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
Abstract
(1) Background: The purpose of the study was to describe the activity of mex efflux pumps in Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and to compare the carbapenem-resistance identification tests with PCR; (2) Methods: Sixty MDR P. aeruginosa were analyzed for detection of carbapenemase by disk diffusion inhibitory method, carbapenem inactivation method and Modified Hodge Test. Endpoint PCR was used to detect 7 carbapenemase genes (blaKPC, blaOXA48-like, blaNDM, blaGES-2, blaSPM, blaIMP, blaVIM) and mcr-1 for colistin resistance. The expression of mexA, mexB, mexC, mexE and mexX genes corresponding to the four main efflux pumps was also evaluated; (3) Results: From the tested strains, 71.66% presented at least one carbapenemase gene, with blaGES-2 as the most occurring gene (63.3%). Compared with the PCR, the accuracy of phenotypic tests did not exceed 25% for P. aeruginosa. The efflux pump genes were present in all strains except one. In 85% of the isolates, an overactivity of mexA, mexB and mostly mexC was detected. Previous treatment with ceftriaxone increased the activity of mexC by more than 160 times; (4) Conclusions: In our MDR P. aeruginosa clinical isolates, the carbapenem resistance is not accurately detected by phenotypic tests, due to the overexpression of mex efflux pumps and in a lesser amount, due to carbapenemase production.
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- Răzvan Lucian Coșeriu
- Department of Microbiology, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology Târgu Mureș, 540142 Târgu Mures, Romania; (R.L.C.); (F.T.); (C.V.); (C.N.C.); (R.O.T.); (A.C.); (A.S.); (A.M.)
- Doctoral School of Medicine and Pharmacy, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology Târgu Mureș, 540142 Târgu Mures, Romania
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- Department of Microbiology, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology Târgu Mureș, 540142 Târgu Mures, Romania; (R.L.C.); (F.T.); (C.V.); (C.N.C.); (R.O.T.); (A.C.); (A.S.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Microbiology, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology Târgu Mureș, 540142 Târgu Mures, Romania; (R.L.C.); (F.T.); (C.V.); (C.N.C.); (R.O.T.); (A.C.); (A.S.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Microbiology, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology Târgu Mureș, 540142 Târgu Mures, Romania; (R.L.C.); (F.T.); (C.V.); (C.N.C.); (R.O.T.); (A.C.); (A.S.); (A.M.)
- Doctoral School of Medicine and Pharmacy, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology Târgu Mureș, 540142 Târgu Mures, Romania
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- Department of Microbiology, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology Târgu Mureș, 540142 Târgu Mures, Romania; (R.L.C.); (F.T.); (C.V.); (C.N.C.); (R.O.T.); (A.C.); (A.S.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Microbiology, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology Târgu Mureș, 540142 Târgu Mures, Romania; (R.L.C.); (F.T.); (C.V.); (C.N.C.); (R.O.T.); (A.C.); (A.S.); (A.M.)
- Doctoral School of Medicine and Pharmacy, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology Târgu Mureș, 540142 Târgu Mures, Romania
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- Department of Microbiology, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology Târgu Mureș, 540142 Târgu Mures, Romania; (R.L.C.); (F.T.); (C.V.); (C.N.C.); (R.O.T.); (A.C.); (A.S.); (A.M.)
- Doctoral School of Medicine and Pharmacy, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology Târgu Mureș, 540142 Târgu Mures, Romania
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- Department of Microbiology, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology Târgu Mureș, 540142 Târgu Mures, Romania; (R.L.C.); (F.T.); (C.V.); (C.N.C.); (R.O.T.); (A.C.); (A.S.); (A.M.)
- Doctoral School of Medicine and Pharmacy, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology Târgu Mureș, 540142 Târgu Mures, Romania
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- Department of Microbiology, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology Târgu Mureș, 540142 Târgu Mures, Romania; (R.L.C.); (F.T.); (C.V.); (C.N.C.); (R.O.T.); (A.C.); (A.S.); (A.M.)
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Gervasoni S, Mehla J, Bergen CR, Leus IV, Margiotta E, Malloci G, Bosin A, Vargiu AV, Lomovskaya O, Rybenkov VV, Ruggerone P, Zgurskaya HI. Molecular determinants of avoidance and inhibition of Pseudomonas aeruginosa MexB efflux pump. mBio 2023; 14:e0140323. [PMID: 37493633 PMCID: PMC10470492 DOI: 10.1128/mbio.01403-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
Abstract
Transporters of the resistance-nodulation-cell division (RND) superfamily of proteins are the dominant multidrug efflux power of Gram-negative bacteria. The major RND efflux pump of Pseudomonas aeruginosa is MexAB-OprM, in which the inner membrane transporter MexB is responsible for the recognition and binding of compounds. The high importance of this pump in clinical antibiotic resistance made it a subject of intense investigations and a promising target for the discovery of efflux pump inhibitors. This study is focused on a series of peptidomimetic compounds developed as effective inhibitors of MexAB-OprM. We performed multi-copy molecular dynamics simulations, machine-learning (ML) analyses, and site-directed mutagenesis of MexB to investigate interactions of MexB with representatives of efflux avoiders, substrates, and inhibitors. The analysis of both direct and water-mediated protein-ligand interactions revealed characteristic patterns for each class, highlighting significant differences between them. We found that efflux avoiders poorly interact with the access binding site of MexB, and inhibition engages amino acid residues that are not directly involved in binding and transport of substrates. In agreement, machine-learning models selected different residues predictive of MexB substrates and inhibitors. The differences in interactions were further validated by site-directed mutagenesis. We conclude that the substrate translocation and inhibition pathways of MexB split at the interface (between the main putative binding sites) and at the deep binding pocket and that interactions outside of the hydrophobic patch contribute to the inhibition of MexB. This molecular-level information could help in the rational design of new inhibitors and antibiotics less susceptible to the efflux mechanism. IMPORTANCE Multidrug transporters recognize and expel from cells a broad range of ligands including their own inhibitors. The difference between the substrate translocation and inhibition routes remains unclear. In this study, machine learning and computational and experimental approaches were used to understand dynamics of MexB interactions with its ligands. Our results show that some ligands engage a certain combination of polar and charged residues in MexB binding sites to be effectively expelled into the exit funnel, whereas others engage aromatic and hydrophobic residues that slow down or hinder the next step in the transporter cycle. These findings suggest that all MexB ligands fit into this substrate-inhibitor spectrum depending on their physico-chemical structures and properties.
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- Silvia Gervasoni
- Department of Physics, University of Cagliari, Monserrato, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
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- Department of Physics, University of Cagliari, Monserrato, Italy
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- Department of Physics, University of Cagliari, Monserrato, Italy
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- Department of Physics, University of Cagliari, Monserrato, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
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- Department of Physics, University of Cagliari, Monserrato, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
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Avakh A, Grant GD, Cheesman MJ, Kalkundri T, Hall S. The Art of War with Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Targeting Mex Efflux Pumps Directly to Strategically Enhance Antipseudomonal Drug Efficacy. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:1304. [PMID: 37627724 PMCID: PMC10451789 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12081304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) poses a grave clinical challenge due to its multidrug resistance (MDR) phenotype, leading to severe and life-threatening infections. This bacterium exhibits both intrinsic resistance to various antipseudomonal agents and acquired resistance against nearly all available antibiotics, contributing to its MDR phenotype. Multiple mechanisms, including enzyme production, loss of outer membrane proteins, target mutations, and multidrug efflux systems, contribute to its antimicrobial resistance. The clinical importance of addressing MDR in P. aeruginosa is paramount, and one pivotal determinant is the resistance-nodulation-division (RND) family of drug/proton antiporters, notably the Mex efflux pumps. These pumps function as crucial defenders, reinforcing the emergence of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) and pandrug-resistant (PDR) strains, which underscores the urgency of the situation. Overcoming this challenge necessitates the exploration and development of potent efflux pump inhibitors (EPIs) to restore the efficacy of existing antipseudomonal drugs. By effectively countering or bypassing efflux activities, EPIs hold tremendous potential for restoring the antibacterial activity against P. aeruginosa and other Gram-negative pathogens. This review focuses on concurrent MDR, highlighting the clinical significance of efflux pumps, particularly the Mex efflux pumps, in driving MDR. It explores promising EPIs and delves into the structural characteristics of the MexB subunit and its substrate binding sites.
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD 4222, Australia; (A.A.); (G.D.G.); (M.J.C.); (T.K.)
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Gatica S, Fuentes B, Rivera-Asín E, Ramírez-Céspedes P, Sepúlveda-Alfaro J, Catalán EA, Bueno SM, Kalergis AM, Simon F, Riedel CA, Melo-Gonzalez F. Novel evidence on sepsis-inducing pathogens: from laboratory to bedside. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1198200. [PMID: 37426029 PMCID: PMC10327444 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1198200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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Sepsis is a life-threatening condition and a significant cause of preventable morbidity and mortality globally. Among the leading causative agents of sepsis are bacterial pathogens Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Streptococcus pyogenes, along with fungal pathogens of the Candida species. Here, we focus on evidence from human studies but also include in vitro and in vivo cellular and molecular evidence, exploring how bacterial and fungal pathogens are associated with bloodstream infection and sepsis. This review presents a narrative update on pathogen epidemiology, virulence factors, host factors of susceptibility, mechanisms of immunomodulation, current therapies, antibiotic resistance, and opportunities for diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutics, through the perspective of bloodstream infection and sepsis. A list of curated novel host and pathogen factors, diagnostic and prognostic markers, and potential therapeutical targets to tackle sepsis from the research laboratory is presented. Further, we discuss the complex nature of sepsis depending on the sepsis-inducing pathogen and host susceptibility, the more common strains associated with severe pathology and how these aspects may impact in the management of the clinical presentation of sepsis.
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- Sebastian Gatica
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
- Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Santiago, Chile
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
- Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Santiago, Chile
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
- Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Santiago, Chile
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
- Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Genética Molecular y Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Genética Molecular y Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Genética Molecular y Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Genética Molecular y Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Departamento de Endocrinología, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
- Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Santiago, Chile
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
- Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Santiago, Chile
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
- Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Santiago, Chile
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De Gaetano GV, Lentini G, Famà A, Coppolino F, Beninati C. Antimicrobial Resistance: Two-Component Regulatory Systems and Multidrug Efflux Pumps. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:965. [PMID: 37370284 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12060965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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The number of multidrug-resistant bacteria is rapidly spreading worldwide. Among the various mechanisms determining resistance to antimicrobial agents, multidrug efflux pumps play a noteworthy role because they export extraneous and noxious substrates from the inside to the outside environment of the bacterial cell contributing to multidrug resistance (MDR) and, consequently, to the failure of anti-infective therapies. The expression of multidrug efflux pumps can be under the control of transcriptional regulators and two-component systems (TCS). TCS are a major mechanism by which microorganisms sense and reply to external and/or intramembrane stimuli by coordinating the expression of genes involved not only in pathogenic pathways but also in antibiotic resistance. In this review, we describe the influence of TCS on multidrug efflux pump expression and activity in some Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Taking into account the strict correlation between TCS and multidrug efflux pumps, the development of drugs targeting TCS, alone or together with already discovered efflux pump inhibitors, may represent a beneficial strategy to contribute to the fight against growing antibiotic resistance.
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- Department of Human Pathology, University of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Human Pathology, University of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental and Imaging Sciences, University of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Human Pathology, University of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy
- Scylla Biotech Srl, 98124 Messina, Italy
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Jamal Z, Gholami M, Ebrahimzadeh MA, Goli HR. The Role of MexCD-OprJ and MexEF-OprN Efflux Systems in the Multiple Antibiotic Resistance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Clinical Samples. Curr Microbiol 2023; 80:221. [PMID: 37210698 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-023-03330-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Increasing antimicrobial resistance and the development of multi-drug resistant (MDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa is dependent on the expression of efflux pumps. This study aimed to investigate the role of overexpression of MexCD-OprJ and MexEF-OprN efflux pumps in reduced susceptibility to antimicrobial agents among P. aeruginosa strains. Totally, 100 clinical isolates of P. aeruginosa were collected from patients and the strains were identified by standard diagnostic tests. The MDR isolates were detected using the disk agar diffusion method. The expression levels of MexCD-OprJ and MexEF-OprN efflux pumps were evaluated by the real-time PCR. Forty-one isolates showed MDR phenotype, while piperacillin-tazobactam and levofloxacin were the most- and least-effective antibiotics, respectively. Also, all 41 MDR isolates showed a more than tenfold increase in the expression of mexD and mexF genes. In this study, a significant relationship was observed between the rate of antibiotic resistance, the emergence of MDR strains, and increasing the expression levels of MexEF-OprN and MexCD-OprJ efflux pumps (P < 0.05). Efflux systems mediated resistance was a noteworthy mechanism causative to multidrug resistance in P. aeruginosa clinical isolates. The study results demonstrated mexE and mexF overexpression as the primary mechanism conferring in the emergence of MDR phenotypes among P. aeruginosa strains. In addition, we also show that piperacillin/tazobactam exhibited a stronger ability in the management of infections caused by MDR P. aeruginosa in this area.
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- Zeynab Jamal
- Molecular and Cell Biology Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
- Department of Medical Microbiology and Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Farah Abad Blv, Khazar Square, Sari, Mazandaran, Iran
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- Molecular and Cell Biology Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
- Department of Medical Microbiology and Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Farah Abad Blv, Khazar Square, Sari, Mazandaran, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Molecular and Cell Biology Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
- Department of Medical Microbiology and Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Farah Abad Blv, Khazar Square, Sari, Mazandaran, Iran.
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Akinduti PA, George OW, Ohore HU, Ariyo OE, Popoola ST, Adeleye AI, Akinwande KS, Popoola JO, Rotimi SO, Olufemi FO, Omonhinmin CA, Olasehinde GI. Evaluation of Efflux-Mediated Resistance and Biofilm formation in Virulent Pseudomonas aeruginosa Associated with Healthcare Infections. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:antibiotics12030626. [PMID: 36978493 PMCID: PMC10044907 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12030626] [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: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a significant pathogen identified with healthcare-associated infections. The present study evaluates the role of biofilm and efflux pump activities in influencing high-level resistance in virulent P. aeruginosa strains in clinical infection. Phenotypic resistance in biotyped Pseudomonas aeruginosa (n = 147) from diagnosed disease conditions was classified based on multiple antibiotic resistance (MAR) indices and analysed with logistic regression for risk factors. Efflux pump activity, biofilm formation, and virulence factors were analysed for optimal association in Pseudomonas infection using receiver operation characteristics (ROC). Age-specificity (OR [CI] = 0.986 [0.946-1.027]), gender (OR [CI] = 1.44 [0.211-9.827]) and infection sources (OR [CI] = 0.860 [0.438-1.688]) were risk variables for multidrug resistance (MDR)-P. aeruginosa infection (p < 0.05). Biofilm formers caused 48.2% and 18.5% otorrhea and wound infections (95% CI = 0.820-1.032; p = 0.001) respectively and more than 30% multidrug resistance (MDR) strains demonstrated high-level efflux pump activity (95% CI = 0.762-1.016; p = 0.001), protease (95% CI = 0.112-0.480; p = 0.003), lipase (95% CI = 0.143-0.523; p = 0.001), and hemolysin (95% CI = 1.109-1.780; p = 0.001). Resistance relatedness of more than 80% and 60% to cell wall biosynthesis inhibitors (ceftazidime, ceffproxil, augumentin, ampicillin) and, DNA translational and transcriptional inhibitors (gentamicin, ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, nitrofurantoin) were observed (p < 0.05). Strong efflux correlation (r = 0.85, p = 0.034) with MDR strains, with high predictive performances in efflux pump activity (ROC-AUC 0.78), biofilm formation (ROC-AUC 0.520), and virulence hierarchical-clustering. Combine activities of the expressed efflux pump and biofilm formation in MDR-P. aeruginosa pose risk to clinical management and infection control.
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- Paul A Akinduti
- Microbiology Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, Covenant University, PMB 1023, Ota 112104, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Microbiology Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, Covenant University, PMB 1023, Ota 112104, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Microbiology Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, Covenant University, PMB 1023, Ota 112104, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Microbiology Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, Covenant University, PMB 1023, Ota 112104, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 110124, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Pathology and Immunology, Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta 110124, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Applied Biology and Biotechnology Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, Covenant University, PMB 1023, Ota 112104, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Covenant University, PMB 1023, Ota 112104, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Virology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 110124, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Applied Biology and Biotechnology Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, Covenant University, PMB 1023, Ota 112104, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Microbiology Unit, Department of Biological Sciences, Covenant University, PMB 1023, Ota 112104, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Quddus S, Liaqat Z, Azam S, Haq MU, Ahmad S, Alharbi M, Khan I. Identification of Efflux Pump Mutations in Pseudomonas aeruginosa from Clinical Samples. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:antibiotics12030486. [PMID: 36978353 PMCID: PMC10044530 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12030486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Efflux pumps are a specialized tool of antibiotic resistance used by Pseudomonas aeruginosa to expel antibiotics. The current study was therefore conducted to examine the expression of MexAB-OprM and MexCD-OprJ efflux pump genes. In this study, 200 samples were collected from Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH) and Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC) in Peshawar, Pakistan. All the isolates were biochemically identified by an Analytical Profile Index kit and at the molecular level by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) utilizing specific primers for the OprL gene. A total of 26 antibiotics were tested in the current study using the guidelines of the Clinical and Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI) and high-level resistance was shown to amoxicillin-clavulanic acid (89%) and low-level to chloramphenicol (1%) by the isolates. The antibiotic-resistant efflux pump genes MexA, MexB, OprM, MexR, MexC, MexD, OprJ, and NfxB were detected in 178 amoxicillin-clavulanic acid-resistant isolates. Mutations were detected in MexA, MexB, and OprM genes but no mutation was found in the MexR gene as analyzed by I-Mutant software. Statistical analysis determined the association of antibiotics susceptibility patterns by ANOVA: Single Factor p = 0.05. The in silico mutation impact on the protein structure stability was determined via the Dynamut server, which revealed the mutations might increase the structural stability of the mutants. The docking analysis reported that MexA wild protein showed a binding energy value of −6.1 kcal/mol with meropenem and the mexA mutant (E178K) value is −6.5 kcal/mol. The mexB wild and mutant binding energy value was −5.7 kcal/mol and −8.0 kcal/mol, respectively. Efflux pumps provide resistance against a wide range of antibiotics. Determining the molecular mechanisms of resistance in P. aeruginosa regularly will contribute to the efforts against the spread of antibiotic resistance globally.
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- Sonia Quddus
- Centre of Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Centre of Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Centre of Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Abasyn University, Peshawar 25000, Pakistan
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- Department of Computer Science and Physics, Center for Soft Matter and Biological Physics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24060, USA
- Department of Health and Biological Sciences, Abasyn University, Peshawar 25000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre of Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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Ahmadian L, Haghshenas MR, Mirzaei B, Khalili Y, Goli HR. Role of MexAB-OprM efflux pump in the emergence of multidrug-resistant clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Mazandaran province of Iran. Mol Biol Rep 2023; 50:2603-2609. [PMID: 36626068 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-022-08230-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Multidrug-resistant clinical isolates can cause many therapeutic problems. The MexAB-OprM efflux pump plays a significant role in expelling toxins and drugs from the bacterial cells resulting in multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates. PURPOSE This study aimed to investigate the effect of the MexAB-OprM efflux pump in the emergence of multidrug-resistant clinical isolates of P. aeruginosa. METHODS AND RESULTS For the present study, 100 clinical isolates of P. aeruginosa were collected from different wards of teaching hospitals (2018-2019). After confirmation and detection of bacteria by standard methods, the antibiotic resistance pattern of the isolates was determined by the disk agar diffusion method. Also, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of ciprofloxacin was measured in the presence and absence of phenylalanine arginine beta-naphthylamide by the broth microdilution method. Then, the real-time PCR was used to investigate the expression level of the mexB gene compared to the standard PAO1 strain. Forty-one/100 isolates exhibited multidrug-resistant phenotype (MDR), while piperacillin-tazobactam and levofloxacin were the most and least effective antibiotics tested, respectively. Also, 54/100 isolates showed no increased expression of mexB gene compared to the standard PAO1 strain. However, among the 41 MDR isolates, 12 (29.26%) showed a more than three-fold increase in the expression level of the mexB gene. In this study, a significant relationship was observed between the resistance to tested antibiotics in MDR strains and the increased expression of the mexB gene. CONCLUSION We found that increasing the expression of the mexB gene can cause the emergence of multidrug-resistant strains by increasing the minimum inhibitory concentration of the antibiotics. Then, we need to evaluate the resistance mechanisms separately in different area of a country to improve the antibiotic stewardship.
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- Leila Ahmadian
- Molecular and Cell Biology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.,Department of Medical Microbiology and Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Farah Abad blv, Khazar square, Sari, Mazandaran, Iran
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- Molecular and Cell Biology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.,Department of Medical Microbiology and Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Farah Abad blv, Khazar square, Sari, Mazandaran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Virology, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Molecular and Cell Biology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran. .,Department of Medical Microbiology and Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Farah Abad blv, Khazar square, Sari, Mazandaran, Iran.
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Xiao C, Qiao Y, Yang G, Feng L. Antibiotics resistance evolution of isolated Vibrio parahaemolyticus from mariculture under the continuous culture of sub-inhibitory concentrations of Ulva fasciata hydroponic solution. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 859:160124. [PMID: 36372171 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160124] [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: 09/11/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The outbreak of vibriosis from Vibrio (V.) parahaemolyticus is widespread in the mariculture, and live macroalgae has been considered to be effective and eco-friendly approach for the control of vibriosis. Three V. parahaemolyticus strains with β-lactam antibiotics resistance (resistant to ampicillin (AM), amoxicillin (AMX)) were isolated from mariculture in study, and the antibiotics resistance evolution mechanism was examined at the sub-inhibitory concentration (SIC) of hydroponic solution of Ulva (U.) fasciata (HSUF). The HSUF with the highest density (20 g fresh weight U. fasciata L-1) demonstrated the strongest inhibitory rates (47.0 %-65.8 %) on the three strains during the stable phase (8-24 h) of growth curve, which indicated that the HSUF (≤20 g L-1) could be considered to be at SIC for V. parahaemolyticus strains. After continuous subculture of V. parahaemolyticus with three dilutes (1/2 (HT), 1/20 (MT) and 1/50 (LT)) of HSUF (20 g L-1), all the strains of 20th generation were still resistant to AM and AMX. However, the LT condition reduced MIC of AM (2-16 times) and AMX (0-2 times) to strains, while MT and HT showed significantly various effect of β-lactam antibiotics resistance on different strains. The biofilm formation and ROS content of V. parahaemolyticus were almost positively correlated to the concentrations of HSUF. Transcriptome sequencing analysis of a representative strain showed that the lower concentrations of HSUF caused more down-regulated DEGs of the strains, and more down-regulated (vmeA, vmeB, sapA, mrdA) DEGs of strains were related to the pathway of β-lactam antibiotics resistance at LT condition. Thus, low concentration of HSUF was seemed to have better improvement for V. parahaemolyticus strains resistant to β-lactam antibiotics, which were mainly related to the impairment of biofilm formation, ROS and efflux pump.
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- Changyan Xiao
- National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Pollution Control, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, People's Republic of China; National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Harbor Oil & Gas Storage and Transportation Technology, Zhoushan 316022, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Pollution Control, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, People's Republic of China; National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Harbor Oil & Gas Storage and Transportation Technology, Zhoushan 316022, People's Republic of China.
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Antimicrobial Resistance and Recent Alternatives to Antibiotics for the Control of Bacterial Pathogens with an Emphasis on Foodborne Pathogens. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:antibiotics12020274. [PMID: 36830185 PMCID: PMC9952301 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12020274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most important global public health problems. The imprudent use of antibiotics in humans and animals has resulted in the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The dissemination of these strains and their resistant determinants could endanger antibiotic efficacy. Therefore, there is an urgent need to identify and develop novel strategies to combat antibiotic resistance. This review provides insights into the evolution and the mechanisms of AMR. Additionally, it discusses alternative approaches that might be used to control AMR, including probiotics, prebiotics, antimicrobial peptides, small molecules, organic acids, essential oils, bacteriophage, fecal transplants, and nanoparticles.
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Antibacterial Effect of 16 Essential Oils and Modulation of mex Efflux Pumps Gene Expression on Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Clinical Isolates: Is Cinnamon a Good Fighter? Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:antibiotics12010163. [PMID: 36671364 PMCID: PMC9854426 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12010163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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The purpose of the study was to describe the antimicrobial activity of 16 common essential oils (EOs) on multidrug-resistant (MDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates, including the determination of the effects on mex efflux pumps gene expression. Seventy-two clinical isolates of P. aeruginosa collected between 2020-2022 were screened for susceptibility to EOs using Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion to identify potential candidates for future alternative therapies. The minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) was further determined for the EO that proved antibacterial activity following the disk diffusion screening. Positive and negative controls were also used for method validation. Since cinnamon EO exhibited the best antimicrobial activity, it was further used to evaluate its influence on mex A, B, C, E, and X efflux pumps gene expression using real-time RT-PCR. Cinnamon EO inhibited all P. aeruginosa strains, followed by thyme EO (37.5%, n = 27) and lavender EO (12.5%, n = 9). The other EOs were less efficient. The MIC detection showed that cinnamon at a concentration of 0.05% v/v inhibited all MDR P. aeruginosa isolates. Thyme, turmeric, peppermint, basil, clove, and lavender EOs presented various results, most of them having activity at concentrations higher than 12.5% v/v. By studying the activity of cinnamon EO on mex efflux pumps, it was found that mexA and mexB (66.5%) were generally under-expressed. The remarkable results produced using the very low concentrations of cinnamon EO, with 100% antimicrobial activity against multi-, extended-, and pan- drug-resistant (MDR, XDR, PDR) P. aeruginosa clinical isolates, completed with the severe alteration of the RNA messaging system, supports its potential to be used as adjuvant treatment, with impact on therapeutic results.
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Noman SM, Zeeshan M, Arshad J, Deressa Amentie M, Shafiq M, Yuan Y, Zeng M, Li X, Xie Q, Jiao X. Machine Learning Techniques for Antimicrobial Resistance Prediction of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa from Whole Genome Sequence Data. COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND NEUROSCIENCE 2023; 2023:5236168. [PMID: 36909968 PMCID: PMC9995192 DOI: 10.1155/2023/5236168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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AIM Due to the growing availability of genomic datasets, machine learning models have shown impressive diagnostic potential in identifying emerging and reemerging pathogens. This study aims to use machine learning techniques to develop and compare a model for predicting bacterial resistance to a panel of 12 classes of antibiotics using whole genome sequence (WGS) data of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. METHOD A machine learning technique called Random Forest (RF) and BioWeka was used for classification accuracy assessment and logistic regression (LR) for statistical analysis. RESULTS Our results show 44.66% of isolates were resistant to twelve antimicrobial agents and 55.33% were sensitive. The mean classification accuracy was obtained ≥98% for BioWeka and ≥96 for RF on these families of antimicrobials. Where ampicillin was 99.31% and 94.00%, amoxicillin was 99.02% and 95.21%, meropenem was 98.27% and 96.63%, cefepime was 99.73% and 98.34%, fosfomycin was 96.44% and 99.23%, ceftazidime was 98.63% and 94.31%, chloramphenicol was 98.71% and 96.00%, erythromycin was 95.76% and 97.63%, tetracycline was 99.27% and 98.25%, gentamycin was 98.00% and 97.30%, butirosin was 99.57% and 98.03%, and ciprofloxacin was 96.17% and 98.97% with 10-fold-cross validation. In addition, out of twelve, eight drugs have found no false-positive and false-negative bacterial strains. CONCLUSION The ability to accurately detect antibiotic resistance could help clinicians make educated decisions about empiric therapy based on the local antibiotic resistance pattern. Moreover, infection prevention may have major consequences if such prescribing practices become widespread for human health.
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- Sohail M. Noman
- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Al-Nafees Medical College and Hospital, Isra University, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Comsats University Islamabad, Lahore Campus 44000, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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Role of Efflux Pumps on Antimicrobial Resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232415779. [PMID: 36555423 PMCID: PMC9779380 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232415779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Antimicrobial resistance is an old and silent pandemic. Resistant organisms emerge in parallel with new antibiotics, leading to a major global public health crisis over time. Antibiotic resistance may be due to different mechanisms and against different classes of drugs. These mechanisms are usually found in the same organism, giving rise to multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) bacteria. One resistance mechanism that is closely associated with the emergence of MDR and XDR bacteria is the efflux of drugs since the same pump can transport different classes of drugs. In Gram-negative bacteria, efflux pumps are present in two configurations: a transmembrane protein anchored in the inner membrane and a complex formed by three proteins. The tripartite complex has a transmembrane protein present in the inner membrane, a periplasmic protein, and a porin associated with the outer membrane. In Pseudomonas aeruginosa, one of the main pathogens associated with respiratory tract infections, four main sets of efflux pumps have been associated with antibiotic resistance: MexAB-OprM, MexXY, MexCD-OprJ, and MexEF-OprN. In this review, the function, structure, and regulation of these efflux pumps in P. aeruginosa and their actions as resistance mechanisms are discussed. Finally, a brief discussion on the potential of efflux pumps in P. aeruginosa as a target for new drugs is presented.
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Clarindo Lopes L, Lima D, Hayat M, Li Y, Kumar A, Kuss S. Electrochemical Quantification of Tobramycin Retention in Pseudomonas aeruginosa as Antimicrobial Susceptibility Indicator. Anal Chem 2022; 94:12553-12558. [PMID: 36067413 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c02287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The emergence and spread of bacterial resistance to antibiotics has developed into one of the most challenging threats to public health. Antibiotic susceptibility tests (ASTs) for bacterial infections are now essential, because they provide guidance for physicians in the selection of antibiotics, to which bacteria will respond. Most current AST methods require long periods of time, because of bacterial growth and incubation, leading to a prolonged and overuse of broad-spectrum antibiotics. Thus, there is a growing demand for methods and technologies that enable rapid antibiotic susceptibility assessment. Due to advantages related to cost-effectiveness, rapid response time and high sensitivity, electrochemical detection methods are promising analytical tools that can successfully quantify antibiotic uptake and retention in clinically relevant bacterial strains. This study presents the electroanalytical quantification of tobramycin (TOB) retention in susceptible and resistant bacterial strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The electrochemical behavior of TOB was characterized by voltammetry, identifying redox potentials, the current dependence on pH conditions, and the detection limit at unmodified glassy carbon electrodes. The presented methodology was able to distinguish between susceptible and resistant bacterial strains, and is also capable of identifying varying degrees of resistance against TOB. The presented approach detects the immediate interaction of bacteria with an antibiotic, without the need of complex and cost-intense equipment related to genomic testing methods.
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- Luma Clarindo Lopes
- Department of Chemistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2, Canada
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2, Canada
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2, Canada
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Gervasoni S, Malloci G, Bosin A, Vargiu AV, Zgurskaya HI, Ruggerone P. Recognition of quinolone antibiotics by the multidrug efflux transporter MexB of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:16566-16575. [PMID: 35766032 PMCID: PMC9278589 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp00951j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The drug/proton antiporter MexB is the engine of the major efflux pump MexAB-OprM in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This protein is known to transport a large variety of compounds, including antibiotics, thus conferring a multi-drug resistance phenotype. Due to the difficulty of producing co-crystals, only two X-ray structures of MexB in a complex with ligands are available to date, and mechanistic aspects are largely hypothesized based on the body of data collected for the homologous protein AcrB of Escherichia coli. In particular, a recent study (Ornik-Cha, Wilhelm, Kobylka et al., Nat. Commun., 2021, 12, 6919) reported a co-crystal structure of AcrB in a complex with levofloxacin, an antibiotic belonging to the important class of (fluoro)-quinolones. In this work, we performed a systematic ensemble docking campaign coupled to the cluster analysis and molecular-mechanics optimization of docking poses to study the interaction between 36 quinolone antibiotics and MexB. We additionally investigated surface complementarity between each molecule and the transporter and thoroughly assessed the computational protocol adopted against the known experimental data. Our study reveals different binding preferences of the investigated compounds towards the sub-sites of the large deep binding pocket of MexB, supporting the hypothesis that MexB substrates oscillate between different binding modes with similar affinity. Interestingly, small changes in the molecular structure translate into significant differences in MexB–quinolone interactions. All the predicted binding modes are available for download and visualization at the following link: https://www.dsf.unica.it/dock/mexb/quinolones. Putative binding modes (BMs) of quinolones to the bacterial efflux transporter MexB were identified. Multiple interaction patterns are possible, supporting the hypothesis that substrates oscillate between different BMs with similar affinity.![]()
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- Silvia Gervasoni
- Department of Physics, University of Cagliari, Citt. Universitaria, I-09042 Monserrato (Cagliari), Italy.
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- Department of Physics, University of Cagliari, Citt. Universitaria, I-09042 Monserrato (Cagliari), Italy.
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- Department of Physics, University of Cagliari, Citt. Universitaria, I-09042 Monserrato (Cagliari), Italy.
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- Department of Physics, University of Cagliari, Citt. Universitaria, I-09042 Monserrato (Cagliari), Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73072, USA
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- Department of Physics, University of Cagliari, Citt. Universitaria, I-09042 Monserrato (Cagliari), Italy.
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Zhao XL, Qi Z, Huang H, Tu J, Song XJ, Qi KZ, Shao Y. Coexistence of antibiotic resistance genes, fecal bacteria, and potential pathogens in anthropogenically impacted water. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:46977-46990. [PMID: 35175529 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19175-1] [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: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Microbial indicators are often used to monitor microbial safety of aquatic environments. However, information regarding the correlation between microbial indicators and ecotoxicological factors such as potential pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in anthropogenically impacted waters remains highly limited. Here, we investigated the bacterial community composition, potential pathogens, ARGs diversity, ARG hosts, and horizontal gene transfer (HGT) potential in urban river and wastewater samples from Chaohu Lake Basin using 16S rRNA and metagenomic sequencing. The composition of the microbial community and potential pathogens differed significantly in wastewater and river water samples, and the total relative abundance of fecal indicator bacteria was positively correlated with the total relative abundance of potential pathogens (p < 0.001 and Pearson's r = 0.758). Network analysis indicated that partial ARG subtypes such as dfrE, sul2, and PmrE were significantly correlated with indicator bacteria (p < 0.05 and Pearson's r > 0.6). Notably, Klebsiella was the indicator bacteria significantly correlated with 4 potential pathogens and 14 ARG subtypes. ARGs coexisting with mobile gene elements were mainly found in Thauera, Pseudomonas, Escherichia, and Acinetobacter. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) can be used to conduct preliminary surveys of environmental samples to access potential health risks, thereby facilitating water resources management.
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- Xiang-Long Zhao
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pathobiology and Disease Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Road, Hefei, 230036, People's Republic of China
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- School of Information and Computer, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, People's Republic of China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pathobiology and Disease Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Road, Hefei, 230036, People's Republic of China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pathobiology and Disease Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Road, Hefei, 230036, People's Republic of China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pathobiology and Disease Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Road, Hefei, 230036, People's Republic of China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pathobiology and Disease Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Road, Hefei, 230036, People's Republic of China.
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pathobiology and Disease Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, 130 West Changjiang Road, Hefei, 230036, People's Republic of China.
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Yin Y, Wang X, Mou Z, Ren H, Zhang C, Zou L, Liu H, Liu W, Liu Z. Characterization and genome analysis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa phage vB_PaeP_Lx18 and the antibacterial activity of its lysozyme. Arch Virol 2022; 167:1805-1817. [PMID: 35716268 DOI: 10.1007/s00705-022-05472-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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A lytic Pseudomonas aeruginosa phage, vB_PaeP_Lx18 (Lx18), was isolated from the sewage of a dairy farm. Biological characterization revealed that Lx18 was stable from 40 °C to 60 °C and over a wide range of pH values from 4 to 10. It was able to lyse 63.6% (21/33) of the P. aeruginosa strains tested and was able to reduce and disperse biofilms, with a biofilm reduction rate of 76.8%. Whole-genome sequencing showed that Lx18 is a dsDNA virus with a genome of 42,735 bp and G+C content of 62.16%. The genome contains 54 open reading frames (ORFs), 28 of which have known functions, including DNA replication and modification, transcriptional regulation, structural and packaging proteins, and host cell lysis. No virulence or tRNA genes were identified. Phylogenetic analysis showed that phage Lx18 belongs to the genus Phikmvvirus. The lysozyme of Lx18, Lys18, was cloned and expressed. The combined action of Lys18 and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) had antibacterial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The study of phage Lx18 and its lysozyme will provide basic information for further research on the treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections.
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- Yin Yin
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Shandong, 266109, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Shandong, 266109, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Shandong, 266109, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Shandong, 266109, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Shandong, 266109, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Shandong, 266109, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Shandong, 266109, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Shandong, 266109, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Shandong, 266109, China
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Molecular characterization of carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from four medical centres in Iran. Mol Biol Rep 2022; 49:8281-8289. [PMID: 35657451 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-022-07640-6] [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: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Understanding the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance is important for designing new therapeutic options and controlling resistant strains. The goal of this study was to look at the molecular epidemiology and mechanisms of resistance in carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA) isolates from Tabriz, Iran. METHODS One hundred and forty P. aeruginosa were isolated and antibiotic susceptibility patterns were determined. Overproduction of AmpC and efflux pumps were discovered using phenotypic techniques. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to determine the presence of carbapenemase-encoding genes. In addition, the expressions of OprD and efflux pumps were evaluated by the Real-Time PCR. Random amplified polymorphic DNA typing (RAPD) was performed for genotyping. RESULTS Among 140 P. aeruginosa isolates, 74 (52.8%) were screened as CRPA. Overexpression of efflux systems was observed in 81% of isolates, followed by decreased expression of OprD (62.2%), presence of carbapenemase genes (14.8%), and overproduction of AmpC (13.5%). In most isolates, carbapenem resistance was multifactorial (60.8%). According to our results, the prevalence of CRPA is at alarming levels. Overexpression of efflux systems was the most common mechanism of carbapenem resistance. CONCLUSION Most isolates may originate in patients themselves, but cross-infection is possible. Therefore, we suggest a pattern shift in the strategy of CRPA in our setting.
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Hong J, Li X, Jiang M, Hong R. Co-expression Mechanism Analysis of Different Tachyplesin I-Resistant Strains in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Based on Transcriptome Sequencing. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:871290. [PMID: 35464984 PMCID: PMC9022664 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.871290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Tachyplesin I is a cationic antimicrobial peptide with 17 amino acids. The long-term continuous exposure to increased concentrations of tachyplesin I induced resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The global gene expression profiling of tachyplesin I–resistant P. aeruginosa strains PA-60 and PA-99 and the sensitive strain P. aeruginosa CGMCC1.2620 (PA1.2620) were conducted by transcriptome sequencing to analyze the common underlying mechanism of resistance to tachyplesin I in low- or high-resistance mutants. The co-expression patterns, gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment, sRNA target genes, and single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) change were analyzed for the co-expressed genes in this study. A total of 661 differentially co-expressed genes under treatments of PA1.2620 vs. PA-99 and PA1.2620 vs. PA-60 (HL) were divided into 12 kinds of expression patterns. GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analyses indicated that the enrichment of co-expressed genes was mainly associated with oxidoreductase activity, mismatched DNA binding, mismatch repair, RNA degradation of GO terms, aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis, and aminobenzoate degradation pathways, and so forth. The co-expressed resistance-related genes were mainly involved in antibiotic efflux and antibiotic inactivation. Seven co-expressed genes had SNP changes. Some co-expressed sRNAs were involved in P. aeruginosa resistance to tachyplesin I by regulating target genes and pathways related to resistance. The common resistance mechanism of P. aeruginosa among different mutants to tachyplesin I was mainly associated with the expression alteration of several genes and sRNA-regulated target genes related to resistance; few genes had base mutations. The findings of this study might provide guidance for understanding the resistance mechanism of P. aeruginosa to tachyplesin I.
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- Jun Hong
- College of Life Science and Engineering, Henan University of Urban Construction, Pingdingshan, China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Henan University of Urban Construction, Pingdingshan, China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Henan University of Urban Construction, Pingdingshan, China
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- School of International Education, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, China
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Zhang C, Yang M. Antimicrobial Peptides: From Design to Clinical Application. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11030349. [PMID: 35326812 PMCID: PMC8944448 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11030349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Infection of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli, brings public health issues and causes economic burden. Pathogenic bacteria develop several methods to resist antibiotic killing or inhibition, such as mutation of antibiotic function sites, activation of drug efflux pumps, and enzyme-mediated drug degradation. Antibiotic resistance components can be transferred between bacteria by mobile genetic elements including plasmids, transposons, and integrons, as well as bacteriophages. The development of antibiotic resistance limits the treatment options for bacterial infection, especially for MDR bacteria. Therefore, novel or alternative antibacterial agents are urgently needed. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) display multiple killing mechanisms against bacterial infections, including directly bactericidal activity and immunomodulatory function, as potential alternatives to antibiotics. In this review, the development of antibiotic resistance, the killing mechanisms of AMPs, and especially, the design, optimization, and delivery of AMPs are reviewed. Strategies such as structural change, amino acid substitution, conjugation with cell-penetration peptide, terminal acetylation and amidation, and encapsulation with nanoparticles will improve the antimicrobial efficacy, reduce toxicity, and accomplish local delivery of AMPs. In addition, clinical trials in AMP studies or applications of AMPs within the last five years were summarized. Overall, AMPs display diverse mechanisms of action against infection of pathogenic bacteria, and future research studies and clinical investigations will accelerate AMP application.
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- Chunye Zhang
- Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65212, USA;
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- Department of Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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Evaluation of efflux pump inhibitors of MexAB- or MexXY-OprM in Pseudomonas aeruginosa using nucleic acid dyes. J Infect Chemother 2022; 28:595-601. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiac.2022.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Savinova TA, Bocharova YA, Chaplin AV, Korostin DO, Shamina OV, Mayanskiy NA, Chebotar IV. Meropenem-induced reduction in colistin susceptibility in Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain ATCC 27853. BULLETIN OF RUSSIAN STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY 2022. [DOI: 10.24075/brsmu.2022.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Antibiotic-resistant strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa are a global threat to public health. The knowledge of mechanisms underlying antibiotic resistance is essential to counter P. aeruginosa infections. This study describes the phenomenon of meropenem-induced cross-resistance to colistin in the ATCC 27853 strain of P. aeruginosa. The study was conducted in the specimens of P. aeruginosa grown from the reference ATCC 27853 strain in the medium containing meropenem gradients. Susceptibility of the isolates to carbapenems and colistin was assessed using the agar dilution method; susceptibly to colistin was assessed using the broth microdilution method. A total of 93 P. Aeruginosa isolates were analyzed; of them two demonstrated reduced susceptibility to carbapenems (meropenem, imipenem) and colistin. Whole-genome sequencing of the isolates was performed on a MGISEQ-2000 platform. Missense mutations in the oprD and mexD genes and a nonsense mutation in the phoQ gene were detected. We conclude that exposure of P. aeruginosa to meropenem can lead to cross-resistance to colistin, a last resort drug for P. aeruginosa infections.
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- TA Savinova
- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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Tait JR, Bilal H, Rogers KE, Lang Y, Kim TH, Zhou J, Wallis SC, Bulitta JB, Kirkpatrick CMJ, Paterson DL, Lipman J, Bergen PJ, Roberts JA, Nation RL, Landersdorfer CB. Effect of Different Piperacillin-Tazobactam Dosage Regimens on Synergy of the Combination with Tobramycin against Pseudomonas aeruginosa for the Pharmacokinetics of Critically Ill Patients in a Dynamic Infection Model. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11010101. [PMID: 35052977 PMCID: PMC8772788 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11010101] [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: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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We evaluated piperacillin-tazobactam and tobramycin regimens against Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from critically ill patients. Static-concentration time-kill studies (SCTK) assessed piperacillin-tazobactam and tobramycin monotherapies and combinations against four isolates over 72 h. A 120 h-dynamic in vitro infection model (IVM) investigated isolates Pa1281 (MICpiperacillin 4 mg/L, MICtobramycin 0.5 mg/L) and CR380 (MICpiperacillin 32 mg/L, MICtobramycin 1 mg/L), simulating the pharmacokinetics of: (A) tobramycin 7 mg/kg q24 h (0.5 h-infusions, t1/2 = 3.1 h); (B) piperacillin 4 g q4 h (0.5 h-infusions, t1/2 = 1.5 h); (C) piperacillin 24 g/day, continuous infusion; A + B; A + C. Total and less-susceptible bacteria were determined. SCTK demonstrated synergy of the combination for all isolates. In the IVM, regimens A and B provided initial killing, followed by extensive regrowth by 72 h for both isolates. C provided >4 log10 CFU/mL killing, followed by regrowth close to initial inoculum by 96 h for Pa1281, and suppressed growth to <4 log10 CFU/mL for CR380. A and A + B initially suppressed counts of both isolates to <1 log10 CFU/mL, before regrowth to control or starting inoculum and resistance emergence by 72 h. Overall, the combination including intermittent piperacillin-tazobactam did not provide a benefit over tobramycin monotherapy. A + C, the combination regimen with continuous infusion of piperacillin-tazobactam, provided synergistic killing (counts <1 log10 CFU/mL) of Pa1281 and CR380, and suppressed regrowth to <2 and <4 log10 CFU/mL, respectively, and resistance emergence over 120 h. The shape of the concentration–time curve was important for synergy of the combination.
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- Jessica R. Tait
- Drug Delivery, Disposition and Dynamics, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia; (J.R.T.); (K.E.R.); (R.L.N.)
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- Centre for Medicine Use and Safety, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia; (H.B.); (C.M.J.K.); (P.J.B.)
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- Drug Delivery, Disposition and Dynamics, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia; (J.R.T.); (K.E.R.); (R.L.N.)
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Orlando, FL 32827, USA; (Y.L.); (J.Z.); (J.B.B.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Daegu Catholic University, Gyeongsan 38430, Korea;
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Orlando, FL 32827, USA; (Y.L.); (J.Z.); (J.B.B.)
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- The University of Queensland Center for Clinical Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4029, Australia; (S.C.W.); (D.L.P.); (J.L.); (J.A.R.)
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Orlando, FL 32827, USA; (Y.L.); (J.Z.); (J.B.B.)
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- Centre for Medicine Use and Safety, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia; (H.B.); (C.M.J.K.); (P.J.B.)
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- The University of Queensland Center for Clinical Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4029, Australia; (S.C.W.); (D.L.P.); (J.L.); (J.A.R.)
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- The University of Queensland Center for Clinical Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4029, Australia; (S.C.W.); (D.L.P.); (J.L.); (J.A.R.)
- Intensive Care Unit, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Brisbane, QLD 4029, Australia
- Division of Anaesthesiology Critical Care Emergency and Pain Medicine, Nîmes University Hospital, University of Montpellier, 30900 Nîmes, France
- Jamieson Trauma Institute, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Brisbane, QLD 4029, Australia
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- Centre for Medicine Use and Safety, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia; (H.B.); (C.M.J.K.); (P.J.B.)
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- The University of Queensland Center for Clinical Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4029, Australia; (S.C.W.); (D.L.P.); (J.L.); (J.A.R.)
- Intensive Care Unit, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Brisbane, QLD 4029, Australia
- Division of Anaesthesiology Critical Care Emergency and Pain Medicine, Nîmes University Hospital, University of Montpellier, 30900 Nîmes, France
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- Drug Delivery, Disposition and Dynamics, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia; (J.R.T.); (K.E.R.); (R.L.N.)
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- Drug Delivery, Disposition and Dynamics, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia; (J.R.T.); (K.E.R.); (R.L.N.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +61-3-990-39011
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Asghar S, Khan IU, Salman S, Khalid SH, Ashfaq R, Vandamme TF. Plant-derived nanotherapeutic systems to counter the overgrowing threat of resistant microbes and biofilms. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2021; 179:114019. [PMID: 34699940 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.114019] [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: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Since antiquity, the survival of human civilization has always been threatened by the microbial infections. An alarming surge in the resistant microbial strains against the conventional drugs is quite evident in the preceding years. Furthermore, failure of currently available regimens of antibiotics has been highlighted by the emerging threat of biofilms in the community and hospital settings. Biofilms are complex dynamic composites rich in extracellular polysaccharides and DNA, supporting plethora of symbiotic microbial life forms, that can grow on both living and non-living surfaces. These enforced structures are impervious to the drugs and lead to spread of recurrent and non-treatable infections. There is a strong realization among the scientists and healthcare providers to work out alternative strategies to combat the issue of drug resistance and biofilms. Plants are a traditional but rich source of effective antimicrobials with wider spectrum due to presence of multiple constituents in perfect synergy. Other than the biocompatibility and the safety profile, these phytochemicals have been repeatedly proven to overcome the non-responsiveness of resistant microbes and films via multiple pathways such as blocking the efflux pumps, better penetration across the cell membranes or biofilms, and anti-adhesive properties. However, the unfavorable physicochemical attributes and stability issues of these phytochemicals have hampered their commercialization. These issues of the phytochemicals can be solved by designing suitably constructed nanoscaled structures. Nanosized systems can not only improve the physicochemical features of the encapsulated payloads but can also enhance their pharmacokinetic and therapeutic profile. This review encompasses why and how various types of phytochemicals and their nanosized preparations counter the microbial resistance and the biofouling. We believe that phytochemical in tandem with nanotechnological innovations can be employed to defeat the microbial resistance and biofilms. This review will help in better understanding of the challenges associated with developing such platforms and their future prospects.
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Clinical Status of Efflux Resistance Mechanisms in Gram-Negative Bacteria. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:antibiotics10091117. [PMID: 34572699 PMCID: PMC8467137 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10091117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Revised: 09/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Antibiotic efflux is a mechanism that is well-documented in the phenotype of multidrug resistance in bacteria. Efflux is considered as an early facilitating mechanism in the bacterial adaptation face to the concentration of antibiotics at the infectious site, which is involved in the acquirement of complementary efficient mechanisms, such as enzymatic resistance or target mutation. Various efflux pumps have been described in the Gram-negative bacteria most often encountered in infectious diseases and, in healthcare-associated infections. Some are more often involved than others and expel virtually all families of antibiotics and antibacterials. Numerous studies report the contribution of these pumps in resistant strains previously identified from their phenotypes. The authors characterize the pumps involved, the facilitating antibiotics and those mainly concerned by the efflux. However, today no study describes a process for the real-time quantification of efflux in resistant clinical strains. It is currently necessary to have at hospital level a reliable and easy method to quantify the efflux in routine and contribute to a rational choice of antibiotics. This review provides a recent overview of the prevalence of the main efflux pumps observed in clinical practice and provides an idea of the prevalence of this mechanism in the multidrug resistant Gram-negative bacteria. The development of a routine diagnostic tool is now an emergency need for the proper application of current recommendations regarding a rational use of antibiotics.
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Molecular Detection of Carbapenemases and Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamases-Encoding Genes in Clinical Isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Iran. Jundishapur J Microbiol 2021. [DOI: 10.5812/jjm.115977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a unique Gram-negative opportunistic pathogen that is the leading cause of nosocomial infections. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of the main carbapenemase and extended-spectrum β-lactamases encoding genes in P. aeruginosa clinical isolates. Methods: In the present study, we collected 85 P. aeruginosa clinical isolates from different wards of three military hospitals in Tehran, Iran. We used disk diffusion and agar dilution methods to determine resistance to 12 different antibiotics in these isolates. Also, we assessed the blaIMP, blaVIM, blaSHV, blaTEM, and blaCTX genes by polymerase chain reaction methods among all isolates. Results: Our results revealed that all isolates were resistant to two antibiotics, and 76 (89.4%) of isolates were multidrug-resistant. We observed maximum and minimum resistance rates against ticarcillin (n = 77; 90.5%) and colistin (n = 7; 8.2%), respectively. The blaVIM, blaIPM, blaTEM, blaSHV, and blaCTX genes were harbored by 44 (51.8%), 20 (23.5%), 41 (48.2%), 24 (28.2%), and 16 (18.8%) isolates, respectively. Conclusions: The resistance rate among P. aeruginosa strains is significantly increasing that causes nosocomial infections due to different mechanisms, including the high frequency of metallo-β-lactamases and extended-spectrum β-lactamases genes.
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Kassinger SJ, van Hoek ML. Genetic Determinants of Antibiotic Resistance in Francisella. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:644855. [PMID: 34054749 PMCID: PMC8149597 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.644855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Tularemia, caused by Francisella tularensis, is endemic to the northern hemisphere. This zoonotic organism has historically been developed into a biological weapon. For this Tier 1, Category A select agent, it is important to expand our understanding of its mechanisms of antibiotic resistance (AMR). Francisella is unlike many Gram-negative organisms in that it does not have significant plasmid mobility, and does not express AMR mechanisms on plasmids; thus plasmid-mediated resistance does not occur naturally. It is possible to artificially introduce plasmids with AMR markers for cloning and gene expression purposes. In this review, we survey both the experimental research on AMR in Francisella and bioinformatic databases which contain genomic and proteomic data. We explore both the genetic determinants of intrinsic AMR and naturally acquired or engineered antimicrobial resistance as well as phenotypic resistance in Francisella. Herein we survey resistance to beta-lactams, monobactams, carbapenems, aminoglycosides, tetracycline, polymyxins, macrolides, rifampin, fosmidomycin, and fluoroquinolones. We also highlight research about the phenotypic AMR difference between planktonic and biofilm Francisella. We discuss newly developed methods of testing antibiotics against Francisella which involve the intracellular nature of Francisella infection and may better reflect the eventual clinical outcomes for new antibiotic compounds. Understanding the genetically encoded determinants of AMR in Francisella is key to optimizing the treatment of patients and potentially developing new antimicrobials for this dangerous intracellular pathogen.
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- School of Systems Biology, George Mason University, Manassas, VA, United States
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