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Tytuł:
Comparison of antibiotic resistance and virulence between biofilm-producing and non-producing clinical isolates of Enterococcus faecium
Autorzy:
Sieńko, Anna
Wieczorek, Piotr
Majewski, Piotr
Ojdana, Dominika
Wieczorek, Anna
Olszańska, Dorota
Tryniszewska, Elżbieta
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1038933.pdf
Data publikacji:
2015
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
Enterococcus
biofilm
virulence
resistance
Opis:
An increase in the antibiotic resistance among Enterococcus faecium strains has been observed worldwide. Moreover, this bacteria has the ability to produce several virulence factors and to form biofilm that plays an important role in human infections. This study was designed to compare the antibiotic resistance and the prevalence of genes encoding surface protein (esp), aggregation substance (as), surface adhesin (efaA), collagen adhesin (ace), gelatinase (gelE), and hialuronidase (hyl) between biofilm-producing and non-producing E. faecium strains. Therefore, ninety E. faecium clinical isolates were tested for biofilm-forming ability, and then were assigned to two groups: biofilm-positive (BIO+, n =70) and biofilm-negative (BIO-, n = 20). Comparison of these groups showed that BIO+ isolates were resistant to β-lactams, whereas 10% of BIO- strains were susceptible to ampicillin (statistically significant difference, p = 0.007) and 5% to imipenem. Linezolid and tigecycline were the only antibiotics active against all tested isolates. Analysis of the virulence factors revealed that ace, efaA, and gelE genes occurred more frequently in BIO- strains (ace in 50% BIO+ vs. 75% BIO-; efaA 44.3% vs. 85%; gelE 2.9% vs. 15%, respectively), while hyl gene appeared more frequently in BIO+ isolates (87.1% BIO+ vs. 65% BIO-). These differences were significant (p < 0.05). We concluded that BIO+ strains were more resistant to antibiotics than BIO- strains, but interestingly, BIO- isolates were characterized by possession of higher virulence capabilities.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2015, 62, 4; 859-866
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Proteus sp. – an opportunistic bacterial pathogen – classification, swarming growth, clinical significance and virulence factors
Autorzy:
Różalski, Antoni
Torzewska, Agnieszka
Moryl, Magdalena
Kwil, Iwona
Maszewska, Agnieszka
Ostrowska, Kinga
Drzewiecka, Dominika
Zabłotni, Agnieszka
Palusiak, Agata
Siwińska, Małgorzata
Stączek, Paweł
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/764854.pdf
Data publikacji:
2012
Wydawca:
Uniwersytet Łódzki. Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Tematy:
Proteus
pathogenicity
mechanisms of virulence
Opis:
The genus Proteus belongs to the Enterobacteriaceae family, where it is placed in the tribe Proteeae, together with the genera Morganella and Providencia. Currently, the genus Proteus consists of five species: P. mirabilis, P. vulgaris, P. penneri, P. hauseri and P. myxofaciens, as well as three unnamed Proteus genomospecies. The most defining characteristic of Proteus bacteria is a swarming phenomenon, a multicellular differentiation process of short rods to elongated swarmer cells. It allows population of bacteria to migrate on solid surface. Proteus bacteria inhabit the environment and are also present in the intestines of humans and animals. These microorganisms under favorable conditions cause a number of infections including urinary tract infections (UTIs), wound infections, meningitis in neonates or infants and rheumatoid arthritis. Therefore, Proteus is known as a bacterial opportunistic pathogen. It causes complicated UTIs with a higher frequency, compared to other uropathogens. Proteus infections are accompanied by a formation of urinary stones, containing struvite and carbonate apatite. The virulence of Proteus rods has been related to several factors including fimbriae, flagella, enzymes (urease - hydrolyzing urea to CO2 and NH3, proteases degrading antibodies, tissue matrix proteins and proteins of the complement system), iron acqusition systems and toxins: hemolysins, Proteus toxin agglutinin (Pta), as well as an endotoxin - lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Proteus rods form biofilm, particularly on the surface of urinary catheters, which can lead to serious consequences for patients. In this review we present factors involved in the regulation of swarming phenomenon, discuss the role of particular pathogenic features of Proteus spp., and characterize biofilm formation by these bacteria.
Źródło:
Acta Universitatis Lodziensis. Folia Biologica et Oecologica; 2012, 8; 1-17
1730-2366
2083-8484
Pojawia się w:
Acta Universitatis Lodziensis. Folia Biologica et Oecologica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Lack of correlation between X region spa polymorphism and virulence of methicillin resistant and methicillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus strains
Autorzy:
Kurlenda, Julianna
Grinholc, Mariusz
Szweda, Piotr
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1040442.pdf
Data publikacji:
2010
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
polymorphism
protein A
spa
virulence
Opis:
Staphylococcus aureus is an etiological factor of severe infections in both hospital and ambulatory environments. As methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains spread quickly across healthcare centers resulting in life-threatening infections with increased mortality, they are considered more virulent than MSSA strains. Protein A, encoded by the spa gene, is one of the virulence factors involved in the staphylococcal pathogenesis. It has been suggested that the number of 24-bp tandem repeat units along the X region of the spa gene correlates with the virulence level of the strains. The current work analyzed the relationships between the virulence of MRSA and MSSA strains with region X polymorphism. No obvious correlation was observed.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2010, 57, 1; 135-138
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Utilization of 4-n-nonylphenol by Metarhizium sp. isolates
Autorzy:
Różalska, Sylwia
Pawłowska, Julia
Wrzosek, Marta
Tkaczuk, Cezary
Długoński, Jerzy
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1039465.pdf
Data publikacji:
2013
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
Metarhizium
nonylphenol biodegradation
molecular identification
virulence
Opis:
Nonylphenol (4-NP) is a xenobiotic classified as an endocrine disrupting compound with an ability to interfere with hormonal systems of numerous organisms including humans. It is widely distributed not only in aquatic but also in terrestrial systems. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of cosmopolitan fungus Metarhizium (commonly persistent in soil as a facultative insect pathogen, controlling populations of arthropods in natural environment) to degrade 4-n-nonylphenol. All isolates examined in this work were identified to a species rank based on five, independent genetic markers. Among eight Metarhizium strains; six of them have been identified as M. robertsii, and two others as M. brunneum and M. lepidiotae. All investigated Metarhzium isolates were found to eliminate 4-n-NP with significant efficiency (initial xenobiotic concentration 50 mg L-1). The degradation process was very effective and at 24h of incubation 50-90% of 4-n-NP was eliminated by certain strains, while extended incubation resulted in further utilization of this compound. At the end of the experiments 64-99% of 4-n-NP was removed from the culture medium. Additionally, in all tested cultures three major metabolites were detected: 4-hydroxybenzoic acid; 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid and 4-hydroxyphenylpentanoic acid. The obtained results indicate that Metarhizium sp. possesses an ability to degrade NP and can serve as a potential candidate for further biodegradation studies.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2013, 60, 4; 677-682
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Odyssey of Agrobacterium T-DNA.
Autorzy:
Ziemienowicz, Alicja
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1044091.pdf
Data publikacji:
2001
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
Agrobacterium
DNA transfer
T-DNA
virulence
Opis:
Agrobacterium tumefaciens, a plant pathogen, is characterized by the unique feature of interkingdom DNA transfer. This soil bacterium is able to transfer a fragment of its DNA, called T-DNA (transferred DNA), to the plant cell where T-DNA is integrated into the plant genome leading to "genetic colonization" of the host. The fate of T-DNA, its processing, transfer and integration, resembles the journey of Odysseus, although our hero returns from its long trip in a slightly modified form.The soil bacterium, Agrobacterium tumefaciens, is a plant pathogen responsible for tumor induction on dicotyledonous plants due to its ability to transfer DNA to the plant cell (reviewed in: de la Cruz & Lanka, 1998; Gelvin, 2000; Hansen & Chilton, 1999; Lartey & Citovsky, 1997; Rossi et al., 1998; Zupan & Zambryski, 1997). In biotechnology this ability is widely used for plant transformation. During tumor induction Agrobacterium attaches to plant cells and then transfers part of its DNA to some of these cells. The transferred DNA (T-DNA) which resides on a large Ti (tumor inducing) plasmid, is processed within the bacterium and is exported to the plant where it becomes integrated into the plant genome (reviewed in: Sheng & Citovsky, 1996; Tinland & Hohn, 1995; Tinland, 1996). Proteins encoded by the virulence (vir) region of the Ti plasmid regulate T-DNA processing and transfer. Phenolic compounds derived from a wounded plant cell wall induce expression of the vir region genes. Virulence proteins recognize 25 bp imperfect direct repeats (border sequences) that define the T-DNA. In the presence of VirD1 protein, VirD2 cleaves the border sequence in a site- and strand-specific manner and subsequently becomes covalently attached to the 5' end of the nicked DNA. The nicked DNA is then displaced from the plasmid producing single-stranded T-DNA. The T-DNA-VirD2 complex and the VirE2 protein are believed to be transferred to the plant through a pilus-like structure containing VirB and VirD4 proteins. In the plant cell, T-DNA becomes coated with the single-stranded DNA-binding protein, VirE2. The T-DNA-protein complex is imported into the nucleus where the T-DNA is integrated into the nuclear genome. Expression of genes located on T-DNA leads to the formation of proteins involved in the production of auxins and cytokinins. These plant hormones cause the tumorous phenotype that is characterized by the ability of the plant cells to proliferate limitlessly and autonomously even in the absence of added phytohormones. Crown gall tumors are characterized by the production of opines (amino-acid derivatives). The biosynthesis of opines is catalyzed by opine synthases, which are encoded by the T-DNA. Opines formed in the tumors can be metabolized by the tumorigenic agrobacteria, but not by most of the other soil organisms. Thus, Agrobacterium creates for itself a favorable niche by genetic modification of plant cells, a process called "genetic colonization". All stages of this colonization, including chemotaxis, attachment, induction of virulence region, processing of T-DNA, T-DNA transfer, T-DNA integration, expression of T-DNA genes and changes in the plant phenotype, will be discussed in the following chapters. This will be an odyssey of T-DNA that leaves the Agrobacterium cell in the form of nucleic acid and returns from its journey in the form of opines, derivatives of amino acids (Fig. 1).
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2001, 48, 3; 623-635
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
The relationship between biofilm formation, genes of virulence and iron metabolism in Escherichia coli
Autorzy:
Handrová, Lívia
Čuvalová, Anna
Kmeť, Vladimír
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2183556.pdf
Data publikacji:
2018-12-31
Wydawca:
Uniwersytet Pedagogiczny im. Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie
Tematy:
biofilm
virulence genes
iron metabolisms genes
Opis:
Escherichia coli is known as one of the bacterial species with the widest adaptability to variety of niches either within organisms or outside in environment. Most strains of E. coli are of low virulence and associated with opportunistic infections, whereas others are highly virulent. The success of E. coli in colonising such a wide range of hosts and environments is basically due to a noticeable ductility in exploiting the available resources. It is becoming increasingly clear that biofilms have an enormous impact on medicine because since 65% of animal and human bacterial infections involve biofilms. In present study, we isolated strains of E. coli from animals. 19 interesting isolates were selected and tested by PCR amplification to virulence - iutA, cvaC, iss, tsh, papC, kps, iha and iron metabolism genes - sitA, feoB, irp2, fyuA, iroN, ireA. The ability of biofilm formation was assessed in a quantitative assay using a microtiter-plate test. Bacterial strains were grown on BHI. We divided isolates of E. coli into four classes: very weak (63.0%), weak (10.5%), moderate (10.5%) and strong (16.0%) biofilm producers. Representation genes of virulence were highly in isolates from very weak biofilm producers - from 7 genes were 6 highly; only papC (P fimbrial adhesin) was low. Genes of iron metabolism were different. Genes - sitA, fyuA, ireA in strong isolates producing biofilm and feoB, irp2, iroN in weak producers were most represented. The results show possible relation between presence virulence factor and low biofilm formation.
Źródło:
Annales Universitatis Paedagogicae Cracoviensis Studia Naturae; 2018, 3 (suppl.); 24-32
2543-8832
2545-0999
Pojawia się w:
Annales Universitatis Paedagogicae Cracoviensis Studia Naturae
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Melanin synthesis in microorganisms - biotechnological and medical aspects
Autorzy:
Plonka, Przemyslaw
Grabacka, Maja
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1041196.pdf
Data publikacji:
2006
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
bacteria
melanogenesis
virulence
protozoa
myxomycetes
fungi
Opis:
Melanins form a diverse group of pigments synthesized in living organisms in the course of hydroxylation and polymerization of organic compounds. Melanin production is observed in all large taxa from both Pro- and Eukaryota. The basic functions of melanins are still a matter of controversy and speculation, even though their adaptative importance has been proved. Melanogenesis has probably evolved paralelly in various groups of free living organisms to provide protection from environmental stress conditions, but in pathogenic microorganisms it correlates with an increased virulence. The genes responsible for melanization are collected in some cases within operons which find a versatile application in genetic engineering. This review sumarizes current views on melanogenesis in Pro- and Eukaryotic microorganisms in terms of their biotechnological and biomedical importance.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2006, 53, 3; 429-443
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Analysis of biofilm production in Enterococcus faecium strains depending on clinical source
Autorzy:
Sieńko, A.
Wieczorek, P.
Majewski, P.
Sacha, P.
Wieczorek, A.
Ojdana, D.
Tryniszewska, E.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1918456.pdf
Data publikacji:
2017
Wydawca:
Uniwersytet Medyczny w Białymstoku
Tematy:
Enterococcus faecium
biofilm
antibiotic
resistance
virulence
Opis:
Purpose: Enterococcus faecium strains have been reported worldwide as etiologic factors of many nosocomial infections, which are difficult to manage because of the constantly increasing resistance of these microorganisms to antibiotics and the ability to form biofilm. The aim of this study was to analyze the ability to produce a biofilm in E. faecium strains, depending on the patient’s clinical material. Materials and methods: Sixty-six E. faecium strains were investigated. Identification and susceptibility testing were conducted by the VITEK2 system. The ability to form biofilm was assessed by phenotypic methods. The presence of selected virulence genes was established by PCR followed by gel electrophoresis and sequencing. Results: Among the tested E. faecium isolates, 72.7% were biofilm-positive (BIO+) and 27.3% biofilm-negative (BIO-). Strains were collected mostly from rectal swabs (30.4%) and blood (18.3%). BIO+ strains from infections constituted 31.8% (52.4% isolated from blood) and from colonization 40.9% (48.2% from rectal swabs). 91.7% of the Blood Group strains and 68.5% of the Other Group strains produced biofilm. Strains from the Colonization Group produced biofilm in a proportion similar to the Infection Group (about 75%). There were no statistically significant differences in virulence and resistance, except for vancomycin (more resistant BIO+ Other than the BIO+ Blood Group, and more resistant BIO+ Colonization than BIO+ Infection Group) and teicoplanin (more resistant BIO+ Colonization than the BIO+ Infection Group). Conclusion: The majority of E. faecium isolates carries high levels of resistance to many antimicrobials, is well equipped with virulence genes, and possesses the ability to form biofilm.
Źródło:
Progress in Health Sciences; 2017, 7(1); 83-89
2083-1617
Pojawia się w:
Progress in Health Sciences
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Raised plasma insulin level and homeostasis model assessment (HOMA) score in cerebral malaria: evidence for insulin resistance and marker of virulence
Autorzy:
Eltahir, Elrashid
ElGhazali, Gehad
A-Elgadir, Thoraya
A-Elbasit, Ishraga
Elbashir, Mustafa
Giha, Hayder
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1040314.pdf
Data publikacji:
2010
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
insulin resistance
virulence
hyperglycaemia
HOMA
cerebral malaria
Opis:
Objective: To study the glycaemic profile of patients with severe malaria (SM). Methods: For this purpose, 110 SM patients were recruited. Pre-treatment random blood glucose and plasma insulin were measured in a subset of donors. An ex-vivo experiment was developed for estimation of glucose consumption by parasitized erythrocytes. Results: Hyperglycaemia was frequent in SM but more commonly associated with cerebral malaria (CM), while hyperinsulinaemia was recognized in severe-malarial-hypotension (median, 25 %-75 %, 188.2, 93.8-336.8 pmol/L). The plasma insulin level was positively correlated with age (CC = 0.457, p < 0.001) and negatively with parasitaemia (CC = -0.368, p = 0.045). Importantly, fatal-CM was associated with hyperglycaemia (12.22, 6.5-14.6 mmol/L), hyperinsulinaemia (141.0, 54.0-186.8 pmol/L) and elevated homeostasis model assessment (HOMA) values. However, there was a trend of higher glucose consumption by parasites in CM compared with that in uncomplicated malaria (UM). Conclusion: Hyperglycaemia, hyperinsulinaemia and elevated HOMA are evidence for insulin resistance and possibly pancreatic B-cell dysfunction in fatal-CM.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2010, 57, 4; 513-520
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Fungi pathogenic to humans: molecular bases of virulence of Candida albicans, Cryptococcus neoformans and Aspergillus fumigatus
Autorzy:
Karkowska-Kuleta, Justyna
Rapala-Kozik, Maria
Kozik, Andrzej
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1040555.pdf
Data publikacji:
2009
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
cryptococcosis
virulence factors
aspergillosis
candidiasis
pathogenic fungi
Opis:
The frequency of severe systemic fungal diseases has increased in the last few decades. The clinical use of antibacterial drugs, immunosuppressive agents after organ transplantation, cancer chemotherapy, and advances in surgery are associated with increasing risk of fungal infections. Opportunistic pathogens from the genera Candida and Aspergillus as well as pathogenic fungi from the genus Cryptococcus can invade human organism and may lead to mucosal and skin infections or to deep-seated mycoses of almost all inner organs, especially in immunocompromised patients. Nowadays, there are some effective antifungal agents, but, unfortunately, some of the pathogenic species show increasing resistance. The identification of fungal virulence factors and recognition of mechanisms of pathogenesis may lead to development of new efficient antifungal therapies. This review is focused on major virulence factors of the most common fungal pathogens of humans: Candida albicans, Aspergillus fumigatus and Cryptococcus neoformans. The adherence to host cells and tissues, secretion of hydrolytic enzymes, phenotypic switching and morphological dimorphism contribute to C. albicans virulence. The ability to grow at 37°C, capsule synthesis and melanin formation are important virulence factors of C. neoformans. The putative virulence factors of A. fumigatus include production of pigments, adhesion molecules present on the cell surface and secretion of hydrolytic enzymes and toxins.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2009, 56, 2; 211-224
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Genetic variability and virulence of some Iranian Rhizoctonia solani isolates associated with stem canker and black scurf of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)
Autorzy:
Esfahani, M.N.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2084743.pdf
Data publikacji:
2020
Wydawca:
Polska Akademia Nauk. Czytelnia Czasopism PAN
Tematy:
genetic diversity
isolates
ISSR
RAPD
virulence variability
Opis:
Stem canker and black scurf of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) caused by Rhizoctonia solani Kühn are important and epidemic diseases in potato-growing regions worldwide, including Iran. In this study, 120 isolates were retrieved from infected stem canker from six potato-growing regions in Iran (Isfahan, Ardebil, Fars, Hamedan, Kurdestan and Kerman). Out of these, 30 isolates were selected as representatives for genetic and virulence analysis. The isolates were analyzed by one sequence analyzes of the ITS-rDNA region, random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) and inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR), as well as virulence studies. Based on sequence analysis of the ITS-rDNA region, all 30 isolates were assigned to the anastomosis group (AG) and all were assigned to AG-3 PT. Cluster analysis using the unweighted pair group method with the arithmetic averages (UPGMA) method for both RAPD and ISSR markers revealed that they were divided into three main groups, with no correlation to geographical regions of the isolates. Pathogenicity tests showed that all isolates were pathogenic on potato cv. Agria; however, virulence variability was observed among the isolates. The grouping based on RAPD analysis and virulence variability was not correlated.
Źródło:
Journal of Plant Protection Research; 2020, 60, 1; 21-30
1427-4345
Pojawia się w:
Journal of Plant Protection Research
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Klebsiella pneumoniae: characteristics of carbapenem resistance and virulence factors
Autorzy:
Candan, Esra
Aksöz, Nilüfer
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1038935.pdf
Data publikacji:
2015
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
Klebsiella pneumoniae
multidrug carbapenem resistance
virulence factors
Opis:
Klebsiella pneumoniae, known as a major threat to public health, is the most common factor of nosocomial and community acquired infections. In this study, 50 K. pneumoniae clinical specimens isolated from bronchial, urea, blood, catheter, rectal, bile, tracheal and wound cultures were collected. These isolates were identified and carbapenem resistance was determined via an automated system, CHROMagar Orientation and CHROMagar KPC. The carbapenemase gene regions (blaIMP, blaVIM, blaOXA, blaNDM and blaKPC) and presence of virulence factors (magA, k2A, rmpA, wabG, uge, allS, entB, ycfM, kpn, wcaG, fimH, mrkD, iutA, iroN, hly ve cnf-1) of these isolates were determined by using Multiplex-PCR. The OXA-48 carbapenemase gene regions were determined in 33 of 50 K. pneumoniae strains. In addition, NDM-1 resistance in one, OXA-48 and NDM-1 resistance in four unusual K. pneumoniae isolates were detected. Virulence gene regions that were encountered among K. pneumoniae isolates were 88% wabG, 86% uge, 80% ycfM and 72% entB, related with capsule, capsule lipoprotein and external membrane protein, responsible for enterobactin production, respectively. Even though there was no significant difference between resistant and sensitive strains due to the virulence gene regions (P≥0.05), virulence factors in carbapenem resistant isolates were found to be more diverse. This study is important for both, to prevent the spread of carbapenem resistant infections and to plan for developing effective treatments. Moreover, this study is the first detailed study of the carbapenem resistance and virulence factors in K. pneumoniae strains.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2015, 62, 4; 867-874
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Proteomics in studies of Staphylococcus aureus virulence
Autorzy:
Bonar, Emilia
Wójcik, Iwona
Wladyka, Benedykt
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1038964.pdf
Data publikacji:
2015
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
Staphylococcus aureus
proteomics
virulence factors
secretome
surfacome
Opis:
Staphylococcus aureus is a widespread, opportunistic pathogen that causes community and hospital acquired infections. Its high pathogenicity is driven by multifactorial and complex mechanisms determined by the ability of the bacterium to express a wide variety of virulence factors. The proteome secreted into extracellular milieu is a rich reservoir of such factors which include mainly nonenzymatic toxins and enzymes. Simultaneously, membrane proteins, membrane-cell wall interface proteins and cell wall-associated proteins also strongly influence staphylococcal virulence. Proteomics shows a great potential in exploring the role of the extracellular proteome in cell physiology, including the pathogenic potential of particular strains of staphylococci. In turn, understanding the bacterial physiology including the interconnections of particular factors within the extracellular proteomes is a key to the development of the ever needed, novel antibacterial strategies. Here, we briefly overview the latest applications of gel-based and gel-free proteomic techniques in the identification of the virulence factors within S. aureus secretome and surfacome. Such studies are of utmost importance in understanding the host-pathogen interactions, analysis of the role of staphylococcal regulatory systems and also the detection of posttranslational modifications emerging as important modifiers of the infection process.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2015, 62, 3; 367-381
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Staphylococcus aureus as an infectious agent: overview of biochemistry and molecular genetics of its pathogenicity
Autorzy:
Plata, Konrad
Rosato, Adriana
Węgrzyn, Grzegorz
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1040468.pdf
Data publikacji:
2009
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
Staphylococcus aureus
virulence
pathogenicity genes
toxins
methicillin resistance
Opis:
Although it is estimated that 20-30% of the general human population are carriers of Staphylococcus aureus, this bacterium is one of the most important etiological agents responsible for healthcare-associated infections. The appearance of methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA) strains has created serious therapeutical problems. Detailed understanding of the mechanisms of S. aureus infections seems necessary to develop new effective therapies against this pathogen. In this article, we present an overview of the biochemical and genetic mechanisms of pathogenicity of S. aureus strains. Virulence factors, organization of the genome and regulation of expression of genes involved in virulence, and mechanisms leading to methicilin resistance are presented and briefly discussed.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2009, 56, 4; 597-612
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Identification of proteins associated with Mycobacterium tuberculosis virulence pathway by their polar profile
Autorzy:
Polanco, Carlos
Castañón-González, Jorge
Mancilla, Raul
Buhse, Thomas
Samaniego, José
Gimbel, Arturo
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1039087.pdf
Data publikacji:
2015
Wydawca:
Polskie Towarzystwo Biochemiczne
Tematy:
Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria virulence pathway
Polarity Index Method
Opis:
With almost one third of the world population infected, tuberculosis is one of the most devastating diseases worldwide and it is a major threat to any healthcare system. With the mathematical-computational method named "Polarity Index Method", already published by this group, we identified, with high accuracy (70%), proteins related to Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria virulence pathway from the Tuberculist Database. The test considered the totality of proteins cataloged in the main domains: fungi, bacteria, and viruses from three databases: Antimicrobial Peptide Database (APD2), Tuberculist Database, Uniprot Database, and four antigens of Mycobacterium tuberculosis: PstS-1, 38-kDa, 19-kDa, and H37Rv ORF. The method described was calibrated with each database to achieve the same performance, showing a high percentage of coincidence in the identification of proteins associated with Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria virulence pathway located in the Tuberculist Database, and identifying a polar pattern regardless of the group studied. This method has already been used in the identification of diverse groups of proteins and peptides, showing that it is an effective discriminant. Its metric considers only one physico-chemical property, i.e. polarity.
Źródło:
Acta Biochimica Polonica; 2015, 62, 2; 191-196
0001-527X
Pojawia się w:
Acta Biochimica Polonica
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
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