bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Abstract
Bacterial
pathogens
adapt
to
host
niches
because
of
within-host
selective
pressures,
and
this
evolutionary
process
provides
valuable
insights
into
host-pathogen
interactions.
However,
genetic
changes
underlying
adaptive
phenotypes
are
difficult
identify
from
data
generated
by
genome-wide
association
studies
unrelated
bacterial
clones.
Here,
we
followed
the
evolution
a
single
Klebsiella
pneumoniae
clone
in
110
patients
during
5-year
nosocomial
outbreak
combining
comparative
genomics
with
phenotypic
characterization.
Strong
positive
within-patient
selection
targeted
key
virulence
factors
isolates
infection
sites.
The
repeatedly
lost
acute
primarily
via
alterations
capsule
lipopolysaccharide,
changed
regulation
iron
uptake,
increased
biofilm
formation.
These
represent
likely
niche
adaptations,
mainly
urinary
tract,
some
were
associated
trade-offs
gastrointestinal
colonization.
substantial
convergent
reflects
trajectories
undertaken
high-risk
clones
K.
other
adapting
chronic
infections.
Cell Host & Microbe,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
31(4), P. 593 - 603.e7
Published: April 1, 2023
The
opportunistic
pathogen
Staphylococcus
aureus
frequently
colonizes
the
inflamed
skin
of
people
with
atopic
dermatitis
(AD)
and
worsens
disease
severity
by
promoting
damage.
Here,
we
show,
longitudinally
tracking
23
children
treated
for
AD,
that
S.
adapts
via
de
novo
mutations
during
colonization.
Each
patient's
population
is
dominated
a
single
lineage,
infrequent
invasion
distant
lineages.
Mutations
emerge
within
each
lineage
at
rates
similar
to
those
in
other
contexts.
Some
variants
spread
across
body
months,
signatures
adaptive
evolution.
Most
strikingly,
capsule
synthesis
gene
capD
underwent
parallel
evolution
one
patient
across-body
sweeps
two
patients.
We
confirm
negativity
more
common
AD
than
contexts,
reanalysis
genomes
from
276
people.
Together,
these
findings
highlight
importance
mutation
level
when
dissecting
role
microbes
complex
disease.
Infection Genetics and Evolution,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
100, P. 105267 - 105267
Published: March 10, 2022
Human
microbiome
is
ubiquitous,
dynamic,
and
site-specific
consortia
of
microbial
communities.
The
pathogenic
nature
microorganisms
within
human
tissues
has
led
to
an
increase
in
studies.
Characterization
genera,
like
Streptococcus,
Cutibacterium,
Staphylococcus,
Bifidobacterium,
Lactococcus
Lactobacillus
through
culture-dependent
culture-independent
techniques
been
reported.
However,
due
the
unique
environment
tissues,
it
difficult
culture
these
making
their
molecular
studies
strenuous.
MGs
offer
a
gateway
explore
characterize
hidden
communities
mode
by
direct
DNA
isolation.
By
function
sequence-based
MGs,
Scientists
can
mechanistic
details
numerous
microbes
interaction
with
niche.
Since
data
generated
from
highly
complex
multi-dimensional,
requires
accurate
analytical
tools
evaluate
interpret
data.
Artificial
intelligence
(AI)
provides
luxury
automatically
learn
dimensionality
ease
its
complexity
that
makes
disease
diagnosis
response
easy,
timely.
This
review
insight
into
microbiota
exploration
expansion
MG
elucidates
significance
studying
changing
during
conditions
besides
highlighting
role
AI
computational
analysis
Journal of Medical Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
48(1)
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Abstract
The
emergence
of
drug-resistant
bacteria
poses
a
significant
challenge
to
modern
medicine.
In
response,
Artificial
Intelligence
(AI)
and
Machine
Learning
(ML)
algorithms
have
emerged
as
powerful
tools
for
combating
antimicrobial
resistance
(AMR).
This
review
aims
explore
the
role
AI/ML
in
AMR
management,
with
focus
on
identifying
pathogens,
understanding
patterns,
predicting
treatment
outcomes,
discovering
new
antibiotic
agents.
Recent
advancements
enabled
efficient
analysis
large
datasets,
facilitating
reliable
prediction
trends
responses
minimal
human
intervention.
ML
can
analyze
genomic
data
identify
genetic
markers
associated
resistance,
enabling
development
targeted
strategies.
Additionally,
techniques
show
promise
optimizing
drug
administration
developing
alternatives
traditional
antibiotics.
By
analyzing
patient
clinical
these
technologies
assist
healthcare
providers
diagnosing
infections,
evaluating
their
severity,
selecting
appropriate
therapies.
While
integration
settings
is
still
its
infancy,
quality
algorithm
suggest
that
widespread
adoption
forthcoming.
conclusion,
holds
improving
management
outcome.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: June 27, 2022
The
increasing
dissemination
of
multidrug
resistant
(MDR)
bacterial
infections
endangers
global
public
health.
How
to
develop
effective
antibacterial
agents
against
bacteria
is
becoming
one
the
most
urgent
demands
solve
drug
resistance
crisis.
Traditional
Chinese
medicine
(TCM)
with
multi-target
actions
are
emerging
as
an
way
combat
resistance.
Based
on
innovative
concept
organic
wholeness
and
syndrome
differentiation,
TCM
use
in
therapies
encouraging.
Herein,
advances
flavonoid
compounds
heat-clearing
exhibit
their
potential
for
therapy
bacteria.
In
this
review,
we
focus
modes
herbal
flavonoids.
Additionally,
overview
targets
divide
them
into
direct-acting
(DACs)
host-acting
(HACs)
based
action.
We
also
discuss
associated
functional
groups
highlight
recent
pharmacological
activities
diverse
provide
candidate
drugs
clinical
infection.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
26(20), P. 6303 - 6303
Published: Oct. 19, 2021
Cinnamomum
verum
is
widely
used
in
traditional
medicines,
and
the
different
parts
of
plant,
such
as
bark,
leaves,
flowers,
are
for
essential
oil
production.
The
present
study
compared
chemical
composition
C.
extracted
from
leaves
flowers.
In
addition,
efficacy
these
oils
against
two
common
pests
Sitophilus
oryzae
Callosobruchus
maculatus
was
also
evaluated.
results
indicated
presence
cinnamaldehyde,
eugenol,
caryophyllene,
linalool
oils,
however,
at
concentrations.
leaf
found
to
be
10–20%
more
effective
a
fumigant
both
pests.
Likewise,
repel
even
lower
concentrations
than
that
flower
verum.
Besides,
were
controlling
growth
various
gram
positive
negative
microbial
pathogens
possibly
safeguard
human
health.
On
contrary,
safe
application
on
grains,
by
their
germination
potentials.
It
observed
do
not
cause
any
significant
toxicity
guppy
fishes,
thus
confirming
ecological
safety
use
biopesticide.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(15), P. 8862 - 8877
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Wounds
infected
with
drug-resistant
bacteria
are
hard
to
treat,
which
remains
a
serious
problem
in
clinical
practice.
An
innovative
strategy
for
treating
wound
infections
is
thus
imperative.
Herein,
we
describe
the
construction
of
nanocomposite
from
biocompatible
poly(vinyl
alcohol)
(PVA)/polyethylene
glycol
(PEG)
hydrogel
loaded
biodegradable
MoO
Microbiology Spectrum,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(2)
Published: March 28, 2023
Vancomycin-resistant
Staphylococcus
aureus
(VRSA)
is
a
human
pathogen
of
significant
public
health
concern.
Although
the
genome
sequences
individual
VRSA
isolates
have
been
published
over
years,
very
little
known
about
genetic
changes
within
patient
time.
A
total
11
VRSA,
3
vancomycin-resistant
enterococci
(VRE),
and
4
methicillin-resistant
S.
(MRSA)
isolates,
collected
period
4.5
months
in
2004
from
long-term-care
facility
New
York
State,
were
sequenced.
combination
long-
short-read
sequencing
technologies
was
used
to
obtain
closed
assemblies
for
chromosomes
plasmids.
Our
results
indicate
that
isolate
emerged
as
result
transfer
multidrug
resistance
plasmid
coinfecting
VRE
an
MRSA
isolate.
The
then
integrated
into
chromosome
via
homologous
recombination
mediated
between
two
regions
derived
remnants
transposon
Tn5405.
Once
integrated,
underwent
further
reorganization
one
isolate,
while
others
lost
staphylococcal
cassette
mec
element
(SCCmec)
determinant
confers
methicillin-resistance.
presented
here
explain
how
few
events
can
lead
multiple
pulsed-field
gel
electrophoresis
(PFGE)
patterns
could
be
mistaken
vastly
different
strains.
vanA
gene
cluster
located
on
continuous
propagation
resistance,
even
absence
selective
pressure
antibiotics.
comparison
sheds
light
emergence
evolution
single
will
enhance
our
understanding
genetics.
IMPORTANCE
High-level
began
emerge
United
States
2002
has
since
reported
worldwide.
study
reports
obtained
State.
show
locus
mosaic
In
some
this
ant(6)-sat4-aph(3')
antibiotic
loci.
This
is,
knowledge,
first
report
chromosomal
VRSA;
effect
integration
event
MIC
values
stability
selection
remains
poorly
understood.
These
findings
highlight
need
better
genetics
maintenance
address
increase
vancomycin
care
setting.
Annual Review of Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
78(1), P. 361 - 382
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
Tackling
the
challenge
created
by
antibiotic
resistance
requires
understanding
mechanisms
behind
its
evolution.
Like
any
evolutionary
process,
evolution
of
antimicrobial
(AMR)
is
driven
underlying
variation
in
a
bacterial
population
and
selective
pressures
acting
upon
it.
Importantly,
both
selection
will
depend
on
scale
at
which
considered
(from
within
single
patient
to
host
level).
While
laboratory
experiments
have
generated
fundamental
insights
into
evolution,
technological
advances
whole
genome
sequencing
now
allow
us
probe
beyond
lab
directly
record
it
individual
patients
populations.
Here
we
review
forces
driving
each
these
scales,
highlight
gaps
our
current
AMR
discuss
future
steps
toward
evolution-guided
interventions.