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Elitas M, Kalayci Demir G, Vural Kaymaz S. Mathematical Model for Growth and Rifampicin-Dependent Killing Kinetics of Escherichia coli Cells. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:38452-38458. [PMID: 37867679 PMCID: PMC10586251 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c05233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Antibiotic resistance is a global health threat. We urgently need better strategies to improve antibiotic use to combat antibiotic resistance. Currently, there are a limited number of antibiotics in the treatment repertoire of existing bacterial infections. Among them, rifampicin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic against various bacterial pathogens. However, during rifampicin exposure, the appearance of persisters or resisters decreases its efficacy. Hence, to benefit more from rifampicin, its current standard dosage might be reconsidered and explored using both computational tools and experimental or clinical studies. In this study, we present the mathematical relationship between the concentration of rifampicin and the growth and killing kinetics of Escherichia coli cells. We generated time-killing curves of E. coli cells in the presence of 4, 16, and 32 μg/mL rifampicin exposures. We specifically focused on the oscillations with decreasing amplitude over time in the growth and killing kinetics of rifampicin-exposed E. coli cells. We propose the solution form of a second-order linear differential equation for a damped oscillator to represent the mathematical relationship. We applied a nonlinear curve fitting solver to time-killing curve data to obtain the model parameters. The results show a high fitting accuracy.
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- Meltem Elitas
- Faculty
of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci
University, Istanbul 34956, Turkiye
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- Faculty
of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir 35397, Turkey
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- Faculty
of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci
University, Istanbul 34956, Turkiye
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Kanakari E, Dendrinou-Samara C. Fighting Phytopathogens with Engineered Inorganic-Based Nanoparticles. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:2388. [PMID: 36984268 PMCID: PMC10052108 DOI: 10.3390/ma16062388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The development of effective and ecofriendly agrochemicals, including bactericides, fungicides, insecticides, and nematicides, to control pests and prevent plant diseases remains a key challenge. Nanotechnology has provided opportunities for the use of nanomaterials as components in the development of anti-phytopathogenic agents. Indeed, inorganic-based nanoparticles (INPs) are among the promising ones. They may play an effective role in targeting and killing microbes via diverse mechanisms, such as deposition on the microbe surface, destabilization of cell walls and membranes by released metal ions, and the induction of a toxic mechanism mediated by the production of reactive oxygen species. Considering the lack of new agrochemicals with novel mechanisms of action, it is of particular interest to determine and precisely depict which types of INPs are able to induce antimicrobial activity with no phytotoxicity effects, and which microbe species are affected. Therefore, this review aims to provide an update on the latest advances in research focusing on the study of several types of engineered INPs, that are well characterized (size, shape, composition, and surface features) and show promising reactivity against assorted species (bacteria, fungus, virus). Since effective strategies for plant protection and plant disease management are urgently needed, INPs can be an excellent alternative to chemical agrochemical agents as indicated by the present studies.
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Fangary S, Abdel-Halim M, Fathalla RK, Hassan R, Farag N, Engel M, Mansour S, Tammam SN. Nanoparticle Fraught Liposomes: A Platform for Increased Antibiotic Selectivity in Multidrug Resistant Bacteria. Mol Pharm 2022; 19:3163-3177. [PMID: 35876358 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.2c00258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Increasing antibiotic concentrations within bacterial cells while reducing them in mammalian ones would ultimately result in an enhancement of antibacterial actions, overcoming multidrug resistance, all while minimizing toxicity. Nanoparticles (NPs) have been used in numerous occasions to overcome antibiotic resistance, poor drug solubility, and stability. However, the concomitant increase in antibiotic concentration in mammalian cells and the resultant toxicity are usually overlooked. Without compromising bacterial cell fusion, large liposomes (Lip) have been reported to show reduced uptake in mammalian cells. Therefore, in this work, small NP fraught liposomes (NP-Lip) were formulated with the aim of increasing NP uptake and antibiotic delivery in bacterial cells but not in mammalian ones. Small polylactic-co-glycolic acid NPs were therefore loaded with erythromycin (Er), an antibiotic with low membrane permeability that is susceptible to drug efflux, and 3c, a 5-cyanothiazolyl urea derivative with low solubility and stability. In vitro experiments demonstrated that the incorporation of small NPs into large Lip resulted in a reduction in NP uptake by HEK293 cells while increasing it in Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli DH5α, E. coli K12, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa), consequently resulting in an enhancement of antibiotic selectivity by fourfold toward E. coli (both strains) and eightfold toward P. aeruginosa. Ocular administration of NP-Lip in a P. aeruginosa keratitis mouse model demonstrated the ability of Er/3c-loaded NP-Lip to result in a complete recovery. More importantly, in comparison to NPs, the ocular administration of NP-Lip showed a reduction in TNF-alpha and IL-6 levels, implying reduced interaction with mammalian cells in vivo. This work therefore clearly demonstrated how tailoring the nano-bio interaction could result in selective drug delivery and a reduction in toxicity.
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- Suzan Fangary
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, German University in Cairo (GUC), New Cairo 11835, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, German University in Cairo (GUC), New Cairo 24681, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Saarland University, D-66123 Saarbrücken, Germany
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, German University in Cairo (GUC), New Cairo 11835, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, German University in Cairo (GUC), New Cairo 11835, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Saarland University, D-66123 Saarbrücken, Germany
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, German University in Cairo (GUC), New Cairo 11835, Egypt.,Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy-Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, German University in Cairo (GUC), New Cairo 11835, Egypt
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Han EJY, Palanisamy K, Hinks J, Wuertz S. Parameter Selection for a Microvolume Electrochemical Escherichia coli Detector for Pairing with a Concentration Device. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 19:E2437. [PMID: 31141970 PMCID: PMC6603592 DOI: 10.3390/s19112437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Revised: 04/23/2019] [Accepted: 04/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Waterborne infections are responsible for health problems worldwide and their prompt and sensitive detection in recreational and potable water is of great importance. Bacterial identification and enumeration in water samples ensures water is safe for its intended use. Culture-based methods can be time consuming and are usually performed offsite. There is a need to for automated and distributed at-source detectors for water quality monitoring. Herein we demonstrate a microvolume Escherichia coli (E. coli) detector based on a screen printed electrode (SPE) bioelectroanalytical system and explore to what extent performance can be improved by coupling it with a filtration device. To confidently benchmark detector performance, we applied a statistical assessment method to target optimal detection of a simulated concentrated sample. Our aim was to arrive at a holistic understanding of device performance and to demonstrate system improvements based on these insights. The best achievable detection time for a simulated 1 CFU mL-1 sample was 4.3 (±0.6) h assuming no loss of performance in the filtration step. The real filtered samples fell short of this, extending detection time to 16-18 h. The loss in performance is likely to arise from stress imposed by the filtration step which inhibited microbial growth rates.
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- Evelina J Y Han
- Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE), Nanyang Technological University, 60 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637551, Singapore.
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- Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE), Nanyang Technological University, 60 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637551, Singapore.
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- Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE), Nanyang Technological University, 60 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637551, Singapore.
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- Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE), Nanyang Technological University, 60 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637551, Singapore.
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore.
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Escherichia coli expressing endoglucanase gene from Thai higher termite bacteria for enzymatic and microbial hydrolysis of cellulosic materials. ELECTRON J BIOTECHN 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejbt.2017.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Chao A, Jiang N, Yang Y, Li H, Sun H. A Ni-NTA-based red fluorescence probe for protein labelling in live cells. J Mater Chem B 2017; 5:1166-1173. [DOI: 10.1039/c6tb02848a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The great success of a His6-Ni-nitrilotriaceate (Ni-NTA) system in protein purification has inspired scientists to develop novel Ni-NTA based fluoresent probes for imaging of proteins in live cells.
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- Ailun Chao
- Department of Chemistry
- The University of Hong Kong
- Hong Kong
- P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry
- The University of Hong Kong
- Hong Kong
- P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry
- The University of Hong Kong
- Hong Kong
- P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry
- The University of Hong Kong
- Hong Kong
- P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry
- The University of Hong Kong
- Hong Kong
- P. R. China
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A New and Simple Approach for Decontamination of Food Contact Surfaces with Gliding Arc Discharge Atmospheric Non-Thermal Plasma. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-016-1847-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Wu C, Lim JY, Fuller GG, Cegelski L. Disruption of Escherichia coli amyloid-integrated biofilm formation at the air-liquid interface by a polysorbate surfactant. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2013; 29:920-926. [PMID: 23259693 PMCID: PMC3557966 DOI: 10.1021/la304710k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Functional amyloid fibers termed curli contribute to bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation in Escherichia coli . We discovered that the nonionic surfactant Tween 20 inhibits biofilm formation by uropathogenic E. coli at the air-liquid interface, referred to as pellicle formation, and at the solid-liquid interface. At Tween 20 concentrations near and above the critical micelle concentration, the interfacial viscoelastic modulus is reduced to zero as cellular aggregates at the air-liquid interface are locally disconnected and eventually eliminated. Tween 20 does not inhibit the production of curli but prevents curli-integrated film formation. Our results support a model in which the hydrophobic curli fibers associated with bacteria near the air-liquid interface require access to the gas phase to formed strong physical entanglements and to form a network that can support shear stress.
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- Cynthia Wu
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305
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- Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305
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- Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305
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Leach RE, Henry RL. Reduction of postoperative adhesions in the rat uterine horn model with poloxamer 407. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1990; 162:1317-9. [PMID: 2339733 DOI: 10.1016/0002-9378(90)90044-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Adjuvants shown to have significant adhesion prevention capabilities have been based on barrier separation of deperitonealized surfaces. We investigated the adhesion prevention properties of poloxamer 407. This polyol, in the proper concentration, is fluid at room temperature and becomes a firm gel at body temperature. The prevention of postoperative adhesions was evaluated in the rat uterine horn model. Twenty-two rats underwent bilateral surgical injury to the uterine horn and the parietal peritoneum. A random side was treated with a 30% solution of poloxamer 407. Twenty-one days later the animals were sacrificed and evaluated for the presence of adhesions. A highly significant reduction in adhesion formation was documented on the treated side.
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- R E Leach
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan
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Rosenthal KS, Storm DR, Ford WT. Triethyl-n-hexylammonium triethyl-n-hexylboride: a new antimicrobial showing activity against Candida albicans and gram-positive bacteria. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 1975; 8:510-2. [PMID: 811160 PMCID: PMC429384 DOI: 10.1128/aac.8.4.510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The organic salt triethyl-n-hexylammonium triethyl-n-hexylboride (N(2226)B(2226)) has biostatic effects against two gram-positive bacteria, Bacillus subtilis and Micrococcus luteus, and the yeast Candida albicans. Escherichia coli and chicken embryo fibroblasts grown in tissue culture are more refractory to this compound.
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Muftic M. Characteristic changes in Mycobacterium tuberculosis induced by some tensides (surface-active agents). TUBERCLE 1969; 50:305-12. [PMID: 4981500 DOI: 10.1016/0041-3879(69)90056-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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