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Here we report two antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), HG2 and HG4 identified from a rumen microbiome metagenomic dataset, with activity against multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria, especially methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains, a major hospital and community-acquired pathogen. We employed the classifier model design to analyse, visualise, and interpret AMP activities. This approach allowed in silico discrimination of promising lead AMP candidates for experimental evaluation. The lead AMPs, HG2 and HG4, are fast-acting and show anti-biofilm and anti-inflammatory activities in vitro and demonstrated little toxicity to human primary cell lines. The peptides were effective in vivo within a Galleria mellonella model of MRSA USA300 infection. In terms of mechanism of action, HG2 and HG4 appear to interact with the cytoplasmic membrane of target cells and may inhibit other cellular processes, whilst preferentially binding to bacterial lipids over human cell lipids. Therefore, these AMPs may offer additional therapeutic templates for MDR bacterial infections.
Iaith wreiddiol | Saesneg |
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Rhif yr erthygl | 58 |
Nifer y tudalennau | 14 |
Cyfnodolyn | npj Biofilms and Microbiomes |
Cyfrol | 8 |
Rhif cyhoeddi | 1 |
Dyddiad ar-lein cynnar | 14 Gorff 2022 |
Dynodwyr Gwrthrych Digidol (DOIs) | |
Statws | Cyhoeddwyd - 01 Rhag 2022 |
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Gweld gwybodaeth am bynciau ymchwil 'In silico identification of two peptides with antibacterial activity against multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus'. Gyda’i gilydd, maen nhw’n ffurfio ôl bys unigryw.Prosiectau
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Prospecting the rumen ecosystem for novel antimicrobials for animal and human health- INSTITUTIONAL LINKS
Huws, S.
01 Ebr 2015 → 31 Maw 2017
Prosiect: Ymchwil a ariannwyd yn allanol
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Characterisation and exploitation of novel antimicrobials within the rumen microbiota
Huws, S., Creevey, C., Kingston-Smith, A., McEwan, N. & Newbold, C.
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
01 Ebr 2014 → 31 Maw 2018
Prosiect: Ymchwil a ariannwyd yn allanol