新型氟喹诺酮衍生物对水产致病菌及其生物被膜的抑制作用研究北大核心

【目的】细菌的耐药性给动物抗感染和疾病治疗带来了极大的困难和挑战,生物被膜是导致细菌耐药性的主要原因之一,本研究检测分析了氯丙酰基克林沙星对7株菌株的抗菌活性及其生物被膜形成能力,以期发现氯丙酰基克林沙星是否具有抗菌活性。【方法】本研究通过打孔法和微量肉汤二倍稀释法进行常规药敏试验以测定最小抑菌浓度(minimum inhibitory concentration,MIC)和最小杀菌浓度(minimum bactericidal concentration,MBC),通过结晶紫染色法检测这7株受试菌在药物亚抑菌浓度下的生物被膜形成能力以及生长速率来测定氯丙酰基克林沙星的抑菌能力。【结果】实验结果显示,氟喹诺酮类衍生物氯丙酰基克林沙星药物对4株受试革兰氏阴性菌的MIC≤10 mg/L、MBC≤48 mg/L,对3株受试革兰氏阳性菌也呈现敏感状态(MIC≤10 mg/L,MBC≤10 mg/L)。结晶紫染色法检测发现,这7株受试菌在药物亚抑菌浓度下的生物被膜形成能力以及生长速率显著下降,说明氯丙酰基克林沙星在亚抑菌浓度即具有良好的抑菌活性。【结论】本研究证明氯丙酰基克林沙星可用作抗菌剂,并为新型生物被膜抗菌剂或细菌感染治疗药物的开发提供了新的依据。     

Neutral mononuclear dioxomolybdenum(VI) and dioxouranium(VI) complexes of oxolinic acid: Characterization and biological evaluation

The interaction of the first-generation quinolone antibacterial drug oxolinic acid (Hoxo) with the dioxomolybdenum(VI) and dioxouranim(VI) ions leads to the formation of the neutral mononuclear complexes MoO₂(oxo)₂ and UO₂(oxo)₂, respectively. The structure of the complexes has been characterized physicochemically and spectroscopically. The lowest energy model structure of the complexes has been determined with molecular modeling calculations. The antimicrobial activity of the complexes has been evaluated against three different microorganisms. The interaction of the complexes with calf-thymus DNA has been investigated with electronic and circular dichroism spectroscopies.     

Effects of Long-Term exposure to Heavy Metals upon Rhizosphere Bacteria from Baia Mare Area (Maramureş County,Romania)

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the extent of heavy metal (HM) pollution and its effect on microorganisms from rhizosphere soil in Baia Mare area (Maramure? County, Romania). Two sites with different contamination degrees were included in the study: one with a long history of mining activities and one within a drinking water safeguard zone. Rhizosphere soil samples were characterized with respect to physico-chemical parameters and the Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn contents. Native bacteria were investigated for HM tolerance and biofilm formation under toxic exposure by the microdilution assay. The most resistant strains were identified and the minimum inhibitory concentrations for HMs were determined. Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn exceeded the intervention threshold in Bozânta tailings site, while Pb content exceeded the intervention level within the area of the drinking water treatment plant. Cd showed a very high potential ecological risk in Bozânta area. The long-term exposure to HMs contributed to the selection of HM-tolerant and weakly adherent strains. Biofouling was significantly reduced under the influence of copper ions. Arthrobacter, Rhodococcus and Acidovorax strains with exceptional resistant profiles were isolated from the tailings site, indicating the important role of native microorganisms in rhizosphere ecosystems of contaminated sites.     

Clarithromycin macrolides modified by unsaturation at the C10-position

Methodologies for the synthesis of C10-C-unsaturated clarithromycin congeners have been developed from corresponding C10-methyl erythromycin A ketolides. Activation of the unreactive C10-methyl group and subsequent Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions afford novel C-10-unsaturated clarithromycins for antibacterial screening programs. By related methodology azides can be prepared and used for the preparation of corresponding 1,2,3-triazoles by click chemistry. The work demonstrates the importance of transition metal catalysis in natural product semi-synthesis and potential SAR studies. The in vitro MIC values from screening the products against strains of respiratory pathogens of S. pneumoniae and S. aureus indicate that the new antibacterials are close to equipotent with the clarithromycin reference compound.     

Mutagenic evaluation of clonazepam using in vitro and in vivo bacterial tests.

The mutagenicity of an anti-epileptic drug, clonazepam, and its metabolites was studied by three repair (rec, pol and uvr) assays and reversion (Ames') tests. No detectable induction of mutation could be found in any tests by them per se or via metabolism in rat and mouse.     

Fouling and corrosion in an open recirculating cooling system

The paper discusses the problem of fouling and corrosion in the Service Water System of a nuclear reactor employing an open recirculating cooling system. Field and laboratory experiments were carried out using carbon steel as test material. The studies included corrosion rate measurements, corrosion product characterisation (using XRD, EDAX and IRAS), and the effects of addition of biocide (chlorine) and corrosion inhibitor (polyphosphates) on the bacterial population of the cooling water. The fouling films which developed on metal and glass coupons as well as debris collected from within the cooling system were chemically characterised. The results indicated the prevalence of microbiologically induced corrosion (MIC) within the system. The findings are discussed in the light of the information available on MIC of cooling water systems.     

A Reference Broth Microdilution Method for Dalbavancin In Vitro Susceptibility Testing of Bacteria that Grow Aerobically

Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) is performed to assess the in vitro activity of antimicrobial agents against various bacteria. The AST results, which are expressed as minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) are used in research for antimicrobial development and monitoring of resistance development and in the clinical setting for antimicrobial therapy guidance. Dalbavancin is a semi-synthetic lipoglycopeptide antimicrobial agent that was approved in May 2014 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections caused by Gram-positive organisms. The advantage of dalbavancin over current anti-staphylococcal therapies is its long half-life, which allows for once-weekly dosing. Dalbavancin has activity against Staphylococcus aureus (including both methicillin-susceptible S. aureus [MSSA] and methicillin-resistant S. aureus [MRSA]), coagulase-negative staphylococci, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus anginosus group, β-hemolytic streptococci and vancomycin susceptible enterococci. Similar to other recent lipoglycopeptide agents, optimization of CLSI and ISO broth susceptibility test methods includes the use of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) as a solvent when preparing stock solutions and polysorbate 80 (P80) to alleviate adherence of the agent to plastic. Prior to the clinical studies and during the initial development of dalbavancin, susceptibility studies were not performed with the use of P-80 and MIC results tended to be 2-4 fold higher and similarly higher MIC results were obtained with the agar dilution susceptibility method. Dalbavancin was first included in CLSI broth microdilution methodology tables in 2005 and amended in 2006 to clarify use of DMSO and P-80. The broth microdilution (BMD) procedure shown here is specific to dalbavancin and is in accordance with the CLSI and ISO methods, with step-by-step detail and focus on the critical steps added for clarity.     

Droplet-based methods for tackling antimicrobial resistance

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Synthesis and biological evaluation of semi-synthetic albocycline analogs

Albocycline (ALB) is a unique macrolactone natural product with potent, narrow-spectrum activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-intermediate (VISA), and vancomycin-resistant S. aureus (VRSA) strains (MIC = 0.5–1.0 μg/mL). Described herein is the synthesis and evaluation of a novel series analogs derived from albocycline by functionalization at three specific sites: the C2-C3 enone, the tertiary carbinol at C4, and the allylic C16 methyl group. Exploration of the structure-activity relationships (SAR) by means of minimum inhibitory concentration assays (MICs) revealed that C4 ester analog 6 was twice as potent as ALB, which represents a class of lead compound that can be further studied to address multi-drug resistant pathogens.