Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
Salmonella
enterica
ser.
Typhimurium
is
a
common
pathogen
that
poses
considerable
public
health
threat,
contributing
to
severe
gastrointestinal
diseases
and
widespread
foodborne
illnesses.
The
virulence
of
S.
regulated
by
quorum
sensing
(QS)
the
type
III
secretion
system
(T3SS).
This
study
investigated
inhibitory
effects
anti-QS
activity
epigallocatechin
gallate
(EGCG),
which
bioactive
ingredient
found
in
green
tea,
on
Typhimurium.
In
vitro
bacterial
experiments
demonstrated
EGCG
inhibited
production
autoinducers,
biofilm
formation,
flagellar
downregulating
expression
AI-1,
AI-2,
pathogenicity
islands
(SPI)-1,
SPI-2,
genes
related
flagella,
fimbriae,
curli
fibers.
mouse
model
Typhimurium-induced
enteritis,
considerably
reduced
intestinal
colonization
S
.
alleviated
damage.
conclusion,
protects
intestines
mice
infected
with
inhibiting
QS-induced
gene
expression,
demonstrating
its
potential
as
therapeutic
agent
for
controlling
infections.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 394 - 394
Published: March 27, 2025
Macleania
rupestris,
a
fruit-bearing
species
of
the
Ericaceae
family,
has
traditionally
been
used
for
its
potential
medicinal
properties.
Background/Objectives:
This
study
investigates
phytochemical
composition
and
antimicrobial
activity
M.
rupestris
fruit
extract,
focusing
on
antibacterial,
antibiofilm,
antifungal
effects.
Methods:
(Kunth)
A.C.Sm.
berries
(code:
4456,
Herbario
QUPS-Ecuador)
were
collected
from
cloud
forest
Montano
Alto,
Cuenca-Ecuador,
extract
was
obtained
using
an
ethanolic-based
extraction
chemically
characterized.
The
antibacterial
assessed
against
seven
multidrug-resistant
bacteria
strains
four
fungal
microdilution
method.
biofilm
inhibition
evaluated
microplate
assay
with
crystal
violet
staining
antioxidant
DPPH
ABTS
assays.
Results:
bioactive
compounds
showed
853.9
mg
phenols/100
g
DW,
573.2
organic
acid/100
21.5
C-3-gl/100
DW
anthocyanins.
assays
demonstrated
significant
inhibitory
Enterococcus
faecalis,
faecium,
Escherichia
coli,
Staphylococcus
epidermidis,
MIC
values
ranging
1.25
to
5
mg/mL.
Additionally,
confirmed
disrupt
bacterial
biofilms,
particularly
in
S.
aureus
L.
monocytogenes.
Nevertheless,
no
observed
Candida
spp.,
suggesting
selective
Finally,
strong
(1.62
mmol
TE/100
by
3.28
ABTS).
Conclusions:
These
findings
indicate
that
possesses
promising
properties,
which
may
be
attributed
phenolic
acid
composition.
Further
fractionation
targeted
bioassays
are
required
elucidate
specific
responsible
these
effects
explore
their
applications
formulations.
Drug Metabolism Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 17
Published: July 30, 2024
The
growing
co-consumption
of
botanical
natural
products
with
conventional
medications
has
intensified
the
need
to
understand
potential
effects
on
drug
safety
and
efficacy.
This
review
delves
into
intricacies
intestinal
pharmacokinetic
interactions
between
drugs,
such
as
alterations
in
solubility,
permeability,
transporter
activity,
enzyme-mediated
metabolism.
It
emphasizes
importance
understanding
how
dissolution,
osmolality
interplay
constituents
gastrointestinal
tract,
potentially
altering
absorption
systemic
exposure.
Unlike
reviews
that
focus
primarily
enzyme
mechanisms,
this
article
highlights
lesser
known
but
equally
important
mechanisms
interaction.
Applying
Biopharmaceutics
Drug
Disposition
Classification
System
(BDDCS)
can
serve
a
framework
for
predicting
these
interactions.
Through
comprehensive
examination
specific
byakkokaninjinto,
green
tea
catechins,
goldenseal,
spinach
extract,
quercetin,
we
illustrate
diversity
their
dependence
physicochemical
properties
involved.
is
vital
healthcare
professionals
effectively
anticipate
manage
product-drug
interactions,
ensuring
optimal
patient
therapeutic
outcomes.
By
exploring
emerging
aim
broaden
scope
interaction
research
encourage
studies
better
elucidate
complex
mechanisms.
Molecular Biomedicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: Nov. 27, 2024
Abstract
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
is
a
significant
opportunistic
pathogen,
and
its
complex
mechanisms
of
antibiotic
resistance
pose
challenge
to
modern
medicine.
This
literature
review
explores
the
advancements
made
from
1979
2024
in
understanding
regulatory
networks
genes
,
with
particular
focus
on
molecular
underpinnings
these
mechanisms.
The
highlights
four
main
pathways
involved
drug
resistance:
reducing
outer
membrane
permeability,
enhancing
active
efflux
systems,
producing
antibiotic-inactivating
enzymes,
forming
biofilms.
These
are
intricately
regulated
by
combination
genetic
regulation,
transcriptional
regulators,
two-component
signal
transduction,
DNA
methylation,
small
RNA
molecules.
Through
an
in-depth
analysis
synthesis
existing
literature,
we
identify
key
elements
mexT
ampR
argR
as
potential
targets
for
novel
antimicrobial
strategies.
A
profound
core
control
nodes
offers
new
perspective
therapeutic
intervention,
suggesting
that
modulating
could
potentially
reverse
restore
bacterial
susceptibility
antibiotics.
looks
forward
future
research
directions,
proposing
use
gene
editing
systems
biology
further
understand
develop
effective
strategies
against
.
expected
provide
innovative
solutions
problem
infectious
diseases.
Microbiology Spectrum,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(10)
Published: Aug. 20, 2024
ABSTRACT
The
management
of
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
(
P.
)
infections
presents
a
substantial
challenge
to
clinics
and
public
health,
emphasizing
the
urgent
need
for
innovative
strategies
address
this
issue.
Quorum
sensing
(QS)
is
an
intercellular
communication
mechanism
that
coordinates
bacterial
activities
involved
in
various
virulence
mechanisms,
such
as
acquiring
host
nutrients,
facilitating
biofilm
formation,
enhancing
motility,
secreting
factors,
evading
immune
responses,
all
which
play
crucial
role
colonization
infection
.
LasI/R
RhlI/R
sub-systems
dominate
QS
system
Macrophages
pivotal
host’s
innate
response
invasion,
particularly
through
phagocytosis
initial
defense
mechanism.
This
study
investigated
effects
’s
on
THP-1
macrophages.
Mutants
PAO1
with
lasI/rhlI
deletion,
well
their
corresponding
complemented
strains,
were
obtained,
significant
downregulation
QS-related
genes
was
observed
mutants.
Furthermore,
ΔlasI
ΔlasIΔrhlI
mutants
exhibited
significantly
attenuated
terms
extracellular
polymeric
substances
synthesis,
adhesion,
factors
production.
When
infected
mutants,
macrophages
enhanced
scavenging
ability
against
demonstrated
resistance
cytotoxicity,
oxidative
stress,
inflammatory
response,
apoptosis
induced
by
culture
supernatants
these
mutant
strains.
These
findings
offer
novel
insights
into
mechanisms
underlying
how
mutation
attenuates
inflammation,
IMPORTANCE
classified
one
ESKAPE
pathogens
poses
global
health
concern.
versatile
pathogen
contributes
broad
spectrum
virulence,
thereby
constraining
therapeutic
options
serious
infections.
illustrated
plays
prominent
attenuating
affecting
factors’
Notably,
strains
increased
phagocytic
activity
eliminating
intracellular
bacteria
apoptosis.
suggest
targeted
intervention
toward
anticipated
diminish
pathogenicity
Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
103(36), P. e38341 - e38341
Published: Sept. 6, 2024
Background:
This
study
was
conducted
to
explore
the
effects
of
erythromycin
on
biofilms
comprising
Acinetobacter
baumannii
(A
).
Methods:
To
clarify
effect
A
,
we
collected
pure
Ab
strains
isolated
and
identified
from
a
variety
sample
types
extracted
patients
in
microbiological
laboratory
our
hospital
April
August
2023,
divided
them
into
an
experimental
group
(treated
with
erythromycin)
control
(without
erythromycin).
The
morphology
quantity
biofilm
were
observed
at
24h,
48h,
72h,
5d
post-treatment,
respectively,
expression
quorum
sensing
(QS)
system
gene
(abaI,
abaR)
mRNA
detected
by
fluorescence
quantitative
PCR.
Results:
results
showed
that
baumanniis
are
prone
form
multiple
drug-resistant
(MDR)
bacteria,
against
which
most
commonly
used
clinical
antibiotics
ineffective.
Overall,
found
number
bacteria
biofilm,
formed
gradually
increased
over
time,
statistical
difference
(
P
<
.05).
After
addition
erythromycin,
significant
improvements
formation
achieved,
indicating
can
destroy
biofilms,
inhibiting
bacterial
growth
certain
extent.
levels
abaI
abaR
role
QS
became
more
apparent
time.
Biofilm
is
related
.
treatment,
downregulated
group.
Conclusion:
Erythromycin
disrupts
destroying
system.