Review
Fisheries
Hien Van Doan, Mehdi Soltani, Einar Ringo
Summary: Gram-positive probiotic bacteria have been shown to be effective in preventing disease outbreaks in aquaculture by producing bioactive compounds that can inhibit potential pathogenic Gram-negative bacteria. They can also enhance host immune-physiological functions and improve disease resistance. Further research is needed to optimize probiotic dosages and understand the in vivo effects of Gram-positive probiotics.
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Bo Li, Zhe Zhang, Jian-Feng Zhang, Jie Liu, Xiang-Yi Zuo, Fang Chen, Guang-Yu Zhang, Han-Qing Fang, Zhen Jin, You-Zhi Tang
Summary: A series of pleuromutilin derivatives with 1,2,4-triazole-3-substituted Schiff base structure were designed and synthesized, among which one compound exhibited superior in vitro antibacterial effect against MRSA with low resistance development. This compound also showed faster bactericidal kinetic, longer PAE time, and no significant inhibitory effect on normal cells, indicating its potential as a promising antibacterial agent.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Stefana Balici, Dan Rusu, Emoke Pall, Miuta Filip, Flore Chirila, Gheorghe Zsolt Nicula, Mihaela Laura Vica, Rodica Ungur, Horea Vladi Matei, Nicodim Iosif Fit
Summary: Nano-polyoxometalates (POMs) possess unique properties that make them potential alternative chemotherapeutic agents for designing new antibiotics. In this research, we synthesized and characterized smart nanocompounds and evaluated their antibacterial effects. We identified three POMs with strong antibacterial activity against various bacterial strains, as well as twelve POMs that exhibited antibacterial effects against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative strains. Additionally, a newly synthesized compound showed specific antibacterial activity against S. aureus, surpassing the effectiveness of amoxicillin. Further studies on selectivity and specificity are necessary for drug design considerations.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Guangxu Wu, Zihao Zhu, Jishun Li, Xinyu Luo, Wenyong Zhu, Guoyang Liao, Jie Xia, Wenxuan Zhang, Weidong Pan, Tianlei Li, Song Wu
Summary: This study reports the design, synthesis, and structure-activity relationship studies of pleuromutilin derivatives containing urea/thiourea functionalities. In vitro evaluations showed that these new pleuromutilin derivatives exhibit good antibacterial activities against Gram-positive pathogens and Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
BIOORGANIC & MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hui-Xian Liu, Dong-Lai Ma, Ge Cui, Yue Zhang, Fei-Qun Xue
Summary: Novel pleuromutilin derivatives were synthesized and compound 8 showed potent antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis. Compound 8 and tiamulin binding to the ribosome pocket demonstrated that more bonds and stronger combination could enhance the antimicrobial activity of the compounds.
JOURNAL OF ASIAN NATURAL PRODUCTS RESEARCH
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Caillan Crowe-McAuliffe, Victoriia Murina, Kathryn Jane Turnbull, Marje Kasari, Merianne Mohamad, Christine Polte, Hiraku Takada, Karolis Vaitkevicius, Joergen Johansson, Zoya Ignatova, Gemma C. Atkinson, Alex J. O'Neill, Vasili Hauryliuk, Daniel N. Wilson
Summary: The target protection proteins provide resistance to Gram-positive bacteria by directly binding to the antibiotic target. The research reveals the mechanism by which ABC proteins F-subtype bind to the ribosome to mediate antibiotic release. Understanding these resistance mechanisms is crucial for the future development of antibiotics.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yuhan Hu, Fang Chen, Kexin Zhou, Zhe Zhang, Fei Li, Jianfeng Zhang, Youzhi Tang, Zhen Jin
Summary: The novel pleuromutilin derivative Z33 showed excellent in vitro antibacterial activity against MRSA and low cytotoxicity. It exhibited better therapeutic effectiveness than tiamulin in the neutropenic mouse thigh infection model. Z33 has the potential to be developed as a highly effective and safe antibiotic agent against MRSA infection.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tao Feng, Hui Lu, Xiaoting Ye, Chaofan Nie, Jianhong Zhang, Luofeng Yu, Haoyu Jin, Peng Li, Wei Huang
Summary: Bacterial infections are a serious threat to human health, especially those caused by common Gram-positive bacteria. Photothermal therapy (PTT) has shown potential as a universal antimicrobial technique without inducing drug resistance, but its unspecific killing capability and side effects hinder practical applications. A metabolic engineering strategy using a bioorthogonal photothermal agent was proposed to selectively inactivate Gram-positive bacteria by pre-metabolizing with 3-azido-D-alanine, demonstrating efficient eradication in vitro and in a mouse model. This strategy could lead to the development of precise antibacterial candidates for preclinical applications.
SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS
(2022)
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Polymer Science
Alhussain H. Aodah, Sana Hashmi, Naseem Akhtar, Zabih Ullah, Ameeduzzafar Zafar, Randa Mohammed Zaki, Shamshir Khan, Mohammad Javed Ansari, Talha Jawaid, Aftab Alam, Md Sajid Ali
Summary: This study aimed to develop a hexatriacontane-loaded transethosome (HTC-TES) for treating skin conditions caused by microbes. The optimized HTC-TES formulation had characteristics of 183.9 nm particle size, 0.262 mV polydispersity index, and 87.79% entrapment efficiency. CLSM analysis showed that the HTC-TES formulation achieved deeper penetration into the skin. Additionally, HTC-TES exhibited effective inhibition of pathogenic bacterial growth at a concentration of 10 mg/mL.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jie Liu, Guang-Yu Zhang, Zhe Zhang, Bo Li, Fei Chai, Qi Wang, Zi-Dan Zhou, Ling-Ling Xu, Shou-Kai Wang, Zhen Jin, You-Zhi Tang
Summary: A class of pleuromutilin derivatives containing 1, 3, 4-oxadiazole were synthesized and compound 133 exhibited strong antibacterial activity against MRSA, suggesting its potential as a novel antibiotic. Molecular docking studies showed that compound 133 could effectively bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit, indicating its mechanism of action.
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Microbiology
Srishtee Arora, Jay Gordon, Magnus Hook
Summary: Collagens are the primary structural components of mammalian extracellular matrices, regulating tissue development, regeneration, and host defense. There are 28 genetically distinct collagens in humans, along with other unrelated human proteins containing a collagen domain. Gram-positive bacteria express cell surface proteins that bind to collagen and can be classified into different structural families.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yuqing Zhang, Liming Shi, Lu Lv, Yan Zhang, Huiping Chen
Summary: In this study, we found that loperamide could enhance the bactericidal ability of colistin against multidrug-resistant Enterobacterales carrying the MCR-1 gene. The synergistic effect was achieved by causing membrane damage and inhibiting the activity of the MCR-1 protein. The combined regimen of loperamide and colistin effectively reduced bacterial load in mice and increased the protection rate.
LETTERS IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Waleska Stephanie da Cruz Nizer, Ariane Coelho Ferraz, Thais de Fatima Silva Moraes, William Gustavo Lima, Josana Pereira dos Santos, Lucienir Pains Duarte, Cintia Lopes de Brito Magalhaes, Sidney Augusto Vieira-Filho, Jose Carlos de Magalhaes
Summary: Netzahualcoyonol has bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects against Gram-positive bacteria, disrupts S. aureus biofilm, shows synergistic effects with beta-lactams and aminoglycosides, and has low cytotoxicity, indicating a promising potential as a new effective antibacterial agent.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Romana Vrzonova, Alzbeta Cizova, Lucia Rackova, Jana Mecarova, Sandra Bielikova, Slavomir Bystricky
Summary: The rise of multidrug-resistant bacteria has increased the demand for new biocompatible and biodegradable antibacterial compounds. Cationic polysaccharides, such as derivatives of commercial dextrans, show promising antimicrobial properties. The study found that derivatives with higher degree of substitution and varying molar masses had better antimicrobial efficiency. However, as the molar mass increased, the biocompatibility of the cationic dextran decreased, showing hemagglutination and toxicity to human cells. The derivatives of 76 kDa dextran with higher degree of substitution were identified as the best antimicrobial agents for further clinical testing.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Yuanyuan Wang, Yang Xue, Qianqian Bi, Dingkui Qin, Qizhen Du, Peng Jin
Summary: The study demonstrated that ECL-NPs have significant antibacterial efficiency against gram-positive bacteria, with the synergistic effect of low-dose lysozyme enhancing their inhibitory effects. Scanning electron microscopy showed that ECL-NPs could completely break down the cellular structures of bacteria, while 100% microbial inhibition was observed in fresh fruits treated with ECL-NPs for 15 days.