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Ding L, Yang Z, Sun B. Understanding blaNDM-1 gene regulation in CRKP infections: toward novel antimicrobial strategies for hospital-acquired pneumonia. Mol Med 2024; 30:29. [PMID: 38395744 PMCID: PMC10893750 DOI: 10.1186/s10020-024-00794-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The escalating challenge of Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) in hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is closely linked to the blaNDM-1 gene. This study explores the regulatory mechanisms of blaNDM-1 expression and aims to enhance antibacterial tactics to counteract the spread and infection of resistant bacteria. METHODS KP and CRKP strains were isolated from HAP patients' blood samples. Transcriptomic sequencing (RNA-seq) identified significant upregulation of blaNDM-1 gene expression in CRKP strains. Bioinformatics analysis revealed blaNDM-1 gene involvement in beta-lactam resistance pathways. CRISPR-Cas9 was used to delete the blaNDM-1 gene, restoring sensitivity. In vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated enhanced efficacy with Imipenem and Thanatin or Subatan combination therapy. RESULTS KP and CRKP strains were isolated with significant upregulation of blaNDM-1 in CRKP strains identified by RNA-seq. The Beta-lactam resistance pathway was implicated in bioinformatics analysis. Knockout of blaNDM-1 reinstated sensitivity in CRKP strains. Further, co-treatment with Imipenem, Thanatin, or Subactam markedly improved antimicrobial effectiveness. CONCLUSION Silencing blaNDM-1 in CRKP strains from HAP patients weakens their Carbapenem resistance and optimizes antibacterial strategies. These results provide new theoretical insights and practical methods for treating resistant bacterial infections.
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- Liang Ding
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 20, Xisi Road, Chongchuan District, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 20, Xisi Road, Chongchuan District, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 20, Xisi Road, Chongchuan District, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Huang Z, Liu S, Wang Y, Yao Z, Feng L, Lin Y, Ye J, Zhou T, Wang Z. Comparison of prevalence, resistance, biofilm-forming ability and virulence between carbapenem-non-susceptible and carbepenem-susceptible Enterobacter cloacae complex in clusters. J Hosp Infect 2023; 139:168-174. [PMID: 37348563 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2023.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to explore differences in prevalence, resistance, biofilm-forming ability and virulence between carbapenem-non-susceptible and carbapenem-susceptible Enterobacter cloacae complex (ECC) in different clusters. METHODS Ninety-one carbapenem-non-susceptible isolates and an equal number of carbapenem-susceptible isolates and their clinical information were collected from a university teaching hospital in China. The strains were divided into different clusters based on hsp60 analysis. The agar dilution method was used to determine the minimum inhibitory concentrations of common antibiotics. The crystal violet assay was used to measure biofilm-forming ability. The Galleria mellonella infection model and polymerase chain reaction of virulence genes were used to evaluate virulence. RESULTS The isolates were divided into 12 clusters based on hsp60 analysis. Cluster VIII accounted for a greater proportion of carbapenem-non-susceptible isolates than the other clusters. The same clusters exhibited different resistance rates in carbapenem-non-susceptible and carbapenem-susceptible isolates. Moreover, carbapenem-non-susceptible isolates carried fewer virulence genes than carbapenem-susceptible isolates, and carbapenem-non-susceptible isolates in cluster II in did not carry the detected virulence genes. Virulence of carbapenem-non-susceptible and carbapenem-susceptible isolates differed significantly in clusters I, III, VIII and IX, as evaluated using the G. mellonella infection model. Carbapenem-non-susceptible isolates in cluster VIII showed higher prevalence, resistance, biofilm-forming ability and pathogenicity compared with the other clusters. CONCLUSIONS The study findings indicate the need to identify subgroups of ECC, and provide better advice and guidance for the use of carbapenems.
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- Z Huang
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Science, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Science, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Science, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Kumar L, Bisen M, Harjai K, Chhibber S, Azizov S, Lalhlenmawia H, Kumar D. Advances in Nanotechnology for Biofilm Inhibition. ACS Omega 2023; 8:21391-21409. [PMID: 37360468 PMCID: PMC10286099 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c02239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Biofilm-associated infections have emerged as a significant public health challenge due to their persistent nature and increased resistance to conventional treatment methods. The indiscriminate usage of antibiotics has made us susceptible to a range of multidrug-resistant pathogens. These pathogens show reduced susceptibility to antibiotics and increased intracellular survival. However, current methods for treating biofilms, such as smart materials and targeted drug delivery systems, have not been found effective in preventing biofilm formation. To address this challenge, nanotechnology has provided innovative solutions for preventing and treating biofilm formation by clinically relevant pathogens. Recent advances in nanotechnological strategies, including metallic nanoparticles, functionalized metallic nanoparticles, dendrimers, polymeric nanoparticles, cyclodextrin-based delivery, solid lipid nanoparticles, polymer drug conjugates, and liposomes, may provide valuable technological solutions against infectious diseases. Therefore, it is imperative to conduct a comprehensive review to summarize the recent advancements and limitations of advanced nanotechnologies. The present Review encompasses a summary of infectious agents, the mechanisms that lead to biofilm formation, and the impact of pathogens on human health. In a nutshell, this Review offers a comprehensive survey of the advanced nanotechnological solutions for managing infections. A detailed presentation has been made as to how these strategies may improve biofilm control and prevent infections. The key objective of this Review is to summarize the mechanisms, applications, and prospects of advanced nanotechnologies to provide a better understanding of their impact on biofilm formation by clinically relevant pathogens.
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- Lokender Kumar
- School
of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh 173229, India
- Cancer
Biology Laboratory, Raj Khosla Centre for Cancer Research, Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh 173229, India
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- School
of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh 173229, India
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- Department
of Microbiology, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Department
of Microbiology, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Laboratory
of Biological Active Macromolecular Systems, Institute of Bioorganic
Chemistry, Academy of Sciences Uzbekistan, Tashkent 100125, Uzbekistan
- Faculty
of Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Technical
University, Tashkent 100084, Uzbekistan
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- Department
of Pharmacy, Regional Institute of Paramedical
and Nursing Sciences, Zemabawk, Aizawl, Mizoram 796017, India
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh173229, India
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Liu S, Chen L, Wang L, Zhou B, Ye D, Zheng X, Lin Y, Zeng W, Zhou T, Ye J. Cluster Differences in Antibiotic Resistance, Biofilm Formation, Mobility, and Virulence of Clinical Enterobacter cloacae Complex. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:814831. [PMID: 35464993 PMCID: PMC9019753 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.814831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Due to the lack of research on the characteristics of different clusters of Enterobacter cloacae complex (ECC), this study aimed to characterize and explore the differences among species of the ECC. An analysis based on hsp60 showed that Enterobacter hormaechei was predominant in ECC. Interestingly, the antibiotic resistance rates of clusters were different, among which E. hormaechei subsp. steigerwaltii (cluster VIII) and Enterobacter cloacae IX (cluster IX) possessed high resistant rates to ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin, but cluster II (Enterobacter kobei) had low resistant rates. Cluster II exhibited a strong biofilm formation ability. Different motility and protease production ability were shown for distinct clusters. A PCR analysis showed that clusters I, III, VI, VIII, and IX carried more virulence genes, while cluster II had fewer. Clusters I, VIII, and IX with high pathogenicity were evaluated using the Galleria mellonella infection model. Thus, the characteristics of resistance, biofilm-forming ability, mobility, and virulence differed among the clusters. The strains were divided into 12 subgroups based on hsp60. The main clusters of ECC clinical strains were I, II, III, VI, VIII, and IX, among which IX, VIII, and I were predominant with high resistance and pathogenicity, and cluster II (E. kobei) was a special taxon with a strong biofilm formation ability under nutrient deficiency, but was associated with low resistance, virulence, and pathogenicity. Hence, clinical classification methods to identify ECC subgroups are an urgent requirement to guide the treatment of clinical infections.
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- Shixing Liu
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Science, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Molina-Hernandez JB, Aceto A, Bucciarelli T, Paludi D, Valbonetti L, Zilli K, Scotti L, Chaves-López C. The membrane depolarization and increase intracellular calcium level produced by silver nanoclusters are responsible for bacterial death. Sci Rep 2021; 11:21557. [PMID: 34732754 PMCID: PMC8566483 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-00545-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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This work highlights how our silver ultra nanoclusters (ARGIRIUM-SUNc) hand-made synthesized, are very useful as a bactericide and anti-biofilm agent. The Argirium-SUNc effective antibacterial concentrations are very low (< 1 ppm) as compared to the corresponding values reported in the literature. Different bacterial defense mechanisms are observed dependent on ARGIRIUM-SUNc concentrations. Biochemical investigations (volatilome) have been performed to understand the pathways involved in cell death. By using fluorescence techniques and cell viability measurements we show, for the first time, that membrane depolarization and calcium intracellular level are both primary events in bacteria death. The ARGIRIUM-SUNc determined eradication of different biofilm at a concentration as low as 0.6 ppm. This suggests that the effect of the nanoparticles follows a common mechanism in different bacteria. It is highly probable that the chemical constitution of the crosslinks could be a key target in the disrupting mechanism of our nanoparticles. Since the biofilms and their constituents are essential for bacterial survival in contact with humans, the silver nanoparticles represent a logical target for new antibacterial treatments.
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, Teramo, Italy
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- Faculty of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, Teramo, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise Giuseppe Caporale, Teramo, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
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- Faculty of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, Teramo, Italy
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Pereira MF, Rossi CC, da Silva GC, Rosa JN, Bazzolli DMS. Galleria mellonella as an infection model: an in-depth look at why it works and practical considerations for successful application. Pathog Dis 2021; 78:5909969. [PMID: 32960263 DOI: 10.1093/femspd/ftaa056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The larva of the greater wax moth Galleria mellonella is an increasingly popular model for assessing the virulence of bacterial pathogens and the effectiveness of antimicrobial agents. In this review, we discuss details of the components of the G. mellonella larval immune system that underpin its use as an alternative infection model, and provide an updated overview of the state of the art of research with G. mellonella infection models to study bacterial virulence, and in the evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy. Emphasis is given to virulence studies with relevant human and veterinary pathogens, especially Escherichia coli and bacteria of the ESKAPE group. In addition, we make practical recommendations for larval rearing and testing, and overcoming potential limitations of the use of the model, which facilitate intra- and interlaboratory reproducibility.
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- Monalessa Fábia Pereira
- Laboratório de Bioquímica e Microbiologia, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais, 36800-000, Carangola, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Microbiologia Molecular, Departamento de Microbiologia Médica, Instituto de Microbiologia Paulo de Góes, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, 21941-901, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Genética Molecular de Bactérias, Instituto de Biotecnologia Aplicada à Agropecuária-BIOAGRO, Departamento de Microbiologia, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 36570-900, Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Genética Molecular de Bactérias, Instituto de Biotecnologia Aplicada à Agropecuária-BIOAGRO, Departamento de Microbiologia, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 36570-900, Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Genética Molecular de Bactérias, Instituto de Biotecnologia Aplicada à Agropecuária-BIOAGRO, Departamento de Microbiologia, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 36570-900, Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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Khonsari MS, Behzadi P, Foroohi F. The prevalence of type 3 fimbriae in Uropathogenic Escherichia coli isolated from clinical urine samples. Meta Gene 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mgene.2021.100881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Qian W, Yang M, Wang T, Sun Z, Liu M, Zhang J, Zeng Q, Cai C, Li Y. Antibacterial Mechanism of Vanillic Acid on Physiological, Morphological, and Biofilm Properties of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacter hormaechei. J Food Prot 2020; 83:576-583. [PMID: 31855457 DOI: 10.4315/jfp-19-469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2019] [Accepted: 11/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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ABSTRACT Many studies have evaluated the antimicrobial activity of natural products against various microorganisms, but to our knowledge there have been no studies of the possible use of natural products for their antimicrobial activity against Enterobacter hormaechei. In this study, we investigated vanillic acid (VA) for its antimicrobial activities and its modes of action against carbapenem-resistant E. hormaechei (CREH). The MIC of VA against CREH was determined by the agar diffusion method. The antibacterial action of VA against CREH was elucidated by measuring variations in intracellular ATP concentration, intracellular pH, membrane potential, and cell morphology. Moreover, the efficacy of VA against biofilm formation and VA damage to CREH cells embedded in biofilms were further explored. Our results show that VA was effective against CREH with a MIC of 0.8 mg/mL. VA could rupture the cell membrane integrity of CREH, as measured by a decrease of intracellular ATP, pH, and membrane potential, along with distinctive alternations in cell morphology. In addition, VA exerted a remarkable inhibitory effect on the biofilm formation of CREH and also killed CREH cells within biofilms. These findings show that VA has a potent antibacterial and antibiofilm activity against CREH and, hence, has the potential to be used clinically as a novel candidate agent to treat CREH infections and in the food industry as a food preservative and surface disinfectant. HIGHLIGHTS
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- Weidong Qian
- Food Science and Bioengineering School, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, People's Republic of China.,(ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4612-4351 [W.Q.])
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- Food Science and Bioengineering School, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, People's Republic of China
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- Food Science and Bioengineering School, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, People's Republic of China
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- Food Science and Bioengineering School, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, People's Republic of China
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- Food Science and Bioengineering School, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, People's Republic of China
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- Food Science and Bioengineering School, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, People's Republic of China
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- Food Science and Bioengineering School, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, People's Republic of China
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- Research Center of Ion Beam Biotechnology and Biodiversity, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an 710032, People's Republic of China
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- Ningbo Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Ningbo 315010, People's Republic of China
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