International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
23(14), С. 7492 - 7492
Опубликована: Июль 6, 2022
Multidrug
efflux
pumps
are
critical
elements
in
both
intrinsic
and
acquired
antibiotic
resistance
of
bacterial
populations.
Consequently,
most
studies
regarding
these
protein
machineries
focus
on
this
specific
phenotype.
Nevertheless,
different
works
show
that
participate
other
aspects
physiology
too.
Herein,
we
study
the
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
multidrug
pump
MexJK.
Previous
studies,
using
model
strains
lacking
MexAB-OprM
MexCD-OprJ
pumps,
support
MexJK
can
extrude
erythromycin,
tetracycline,
triclosan.
However,
results
here
reported
indicate
potential
increased
extrusion,
a
mutant
overexpressing
mexJK,
does
not
alter
antibiotics
susceptibility
wild-type
genetic
background
where
all
remain
functional.
clear
impact
quorum
sensing
(QS)
response,
mainly
Pqs-dependent
QS
regulation
network
expression
Pqs-regulated
virulence
factors,
was
observed
linked
to
mexJK
overexpression.
The
production
siderophore
pyoverdine
strongly
depended
level
expression,
suggesting
might
P.
pyoverdine-dependent
iron
homeostasis.
All
all,
presented
current
article
functions
as
MexJK,
go
beyond
modulate
relevant
physiology.
Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
18(6), С. 671 - 686
Опубликована: Май 18, 2023
Introduction
The
resistance-nodulation-division
(RND)
family
is
the
most
important
group
of
multidrug
efflux
pumps
in
Gram-negative
bacteria.
Their
inhibition
increases
susceptibility
these
microorganisms
to
antibiotics.
study
effect
pumps'
overexpression
on
bacterial
physiology
antibiotic-resistant
mutants
allows
for
identification
exploitable
weaknesses
associated
with
resistance
acquisition.Areas
covered
authors
describe
different
RND
strategies
and
provide
examples
inhibitors.
This
review
also
discusses
inducers
expression
pumps,
used
human
therapy
that
can
produce
transient
antibiotics
vivo.
Since
may
have
a
role
virulence,
use
systems
as
targets
search
antivirulence
compounds
discussed.
Finally,
this
analyzes
how
trade-offs
acquisition
mediated
by
guide
tackle
such
resistance.Expert
opinion
Increasing
knowledge
regulation,
structure
function
provides
information
rational
design
pump
These
inhibitors
would
increase
several
and,
occasionally,
will
reduce
virulence.
Furthermore,
has
serve
develop
new
anti-resistance
strategies.
Microorganisms,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(6), С. 1116 - 1116
Опубликована: Май 30, 2024
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
is
a
pathogen
that
causes
healthcare-associated
infections
(HAIs)
worldwide.
It
unclear
whether
P.
isolated
from
the
natural
environment
has
same
pathogenicity
and
antimicrobial
resistance
potential
as
clinical
strains.
In
this
study,
virulence-
resistance-associated
genes
were
compared
in
14
genomic
sequences
of
environmental
isolates
using
VFDB,
PATRIC,
CARD
databases.
All
found
to
share
62%
virulence
related
adhesion,
motility,
secretion
systems,
quorum
sensing
72.9%
efflux
pumps
membrane
permeability.
Our
results
indicate
both
types
possess
conserved
genetic
information
associated
with
mechanisms
regardless
source.
However,
none
high-risk
clones
(HRCs).
These
(ST235
ST111)
only
isolates,
which
have
an
impact
on
human
medical
epidemiology
due
their
ability
spread
persist,
indicating
correlation
between
increased
virulence.
The
variation
antibiotic
susceptibility
suggest
biotechnological
applications
if
obtained
sources
are
under
surveillance
investigation
limit
emergence
resistant
strains
JACS Au,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
4(6), С. 2351 - 2362
Опубликована: Июнь 7, 2024
The
first
total
synthesis
of
the
repeating
units
O-antigens
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
ATCC
27577,
O10,
and
O19
was
achieved
via
a
linear
glycosylation
strategy.
This
also
represents
an
oligosaccharide
containing
α-linked
N-acetyl-l-galactosaminuronic
acid
(l-GalpNAcA)
unit.
All
glycosyl
linkages,
including
three
challenging
1,2-cis-glycosidic
bonds
amino
sugars,
were
effectively
constructed
with
high
to
exclusive
stereoselectivity,
while
orthogonal
protection
tactics
employed
facilitate
regioselective
glycosylations
introduction
variety
functionalities.
An
acetyl
group
migration
phenomenon
found
during
O-acylated
unit
P.
27577
antigen.
synthetic
targets
carried
functional
in
linker
at
reducing
end,
thus
facilitating
further
elaboration
biological
studies.
strategy
established
here
should
be
useful
for
preparation
other
similar
oligosaccharides.
Antibiotics,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(3), С. 230 - 230
Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
causes
chronic
infections
in
humans
and
animals,
especially
cats
dogs.
This
bacterium’s
ability
to
adapt
acquire
antibiotic
resistance
traits
may
complicate
exacerbate
antibacterial
therapy.
study
aimed
evaluate
the
patterns,
virulence
factors
form
biofilms
of
P.
strains
isolated
from
Algerian
dogs
cats.
Methods:
Nineteen
samples
were
collected
healthy
diseased
Isolates
studied
for
their
antibiotic-resistance
patterns
(disc
diffusion
method)
biofilm
formation
(Microtiter
assay)
whole-genome
sequenced
(MinION).
Results:
(15
4
cats)
isolated.
Antibiotic-resistance
phenotypes
observed
against
amoxicillin–clavulanic
acid
(100%);
meanwhile,
towards
ticarcillin
was
40%
(dogs)
25%
(cats),
ticarcillin–clavulanic
13.33%
cats,
respectively,
imipenem
75%
(cats)
20%
(dogs).
Moreover,
95%
biofilm-producers.
Different
antimicrobial
genes
(ARGs)
found:
beta-lactamase
genes,
mainly
PAO,
OXA-494,
OXA-50
OXA-396
an
aminoglycoside
gene
(aph(3′)-IIb).
The
main
high-risk
sequence
types
(STs)
ST244,
2788,
388
1247.
A
large
panel
detected:
exoS,
exoT,
exoY,
lasA,
toxA,
prpL,
algD,
rhIA
others.
Conclusions:
genetic
variety
resistant
virulent
makes
public
health
protection
difficult.
Continuous
monitoring
research
compliance
with
One
Health
policy
are
needed
solve
this
problem.
Pathogens,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(4), С. 387 - 387
Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2025
This
study
analyzed
eleven
isolates
of
colistin-resistant
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa,
originating
from
Portugal
and
Taiwan,
which
are
associated
with
various
pathologies.
The
results
revealed
significant
genetic
diversity
among
the
isolates,
each
exhibiting
a
distinct
profile.
A
prevalence
sequence
type
ST235
was
observed,
characterizing
it
as
high-risk
clone,
serotyping
indicated
predominance
O11,
chronic
respiratory
infections
in
cystic
fibrosis
(CF)
patients.
phylogenetic
analysis
demonstrated
clades
complex
evolutionary
relationships.
Additionally,
transposable
elements
such
Tn3
IS6
were
identified
all
highlighting
their
importance
mobility
antibiotic
resistance
genes.
An
antimicrobial
profiles
pan-drug
high
genes
conferring
to
β-lactams
aminoglycosides.
Furthermore,
additional
analyses
mutations
regulatory
networks
specific
loci
previously
implicated
colistin
resistance,
pmrA,
cprS,
phoO,
others,
suggesting
possible
contribution
observed
resistant
phenotype.
has
strong
impact
because
not
only
reveals
mechanisms
P.
aeruginosa
but
also
identifies
resistance.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
23(2), С. 588 - 588
Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2022
Single-stranded
DNA
(ssDNA)-binding
protein
(SSB)
plays
a
crucial
role
in
replication,
repair,
and
recombination
as
well
replication
fork
restarts.
SSB
is
essential
for
cell
survival
and,
thus,
an
attractive
target
potential
antipathogen
chemotherapy.
Whether
naturally
occurring
products
can
inhibit
remains
unknown.
In
this
study,
the
effect
of
flavonols
myricetin,
quercetin,
kaempferol,
galangin
on
inhibition
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
(PaSSB)
was
investigated.
Furthermore,
identified
novel
quercetin-binding
protein.
Through
electrophoretic
mobility
shift
analysis,
myricetin
could
ssDNA
binding
activity
PaSSB
with
IC50
2.8
±
0.4
μM.
The
insignificant.
To
elucidate
flavonol
specificity,
crystal
structure
complexed
non-inhibitor
quercetin
solved
using
molecular
replacement
method
at
resolution
2.3
Å
(PDB
entry
7VUM)
compared
inhibitor
5YUN).
Although
bound
similar
site,
their
poses
were
different.
Compared
aromatic
ring
shifted
by
distance
4.9
angle
31o
hydrogen
bonding
to
side
chain
Asn108
PaSSB.
addition,
occupied
interacted
sites
Lys7
Glu80
whereas
did
not.
This
result
might
explain
why
could,
but
not,
strongly
evidence
reveals
specificity
also
extends
interactomes
natural
anticancer
include
OB-fold
SSB.