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resistance-nodulation-cell division (RND) antibiotic efflux pump
Overview
| Protein Change | Nucleotide Change | Mechanism | Organism | Resistance To | Database | Validation Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T104A | - | - | Escherichia coli | phenicols|erythromycin | Reslit | Candidate |
| I337A | - | resistance to fusidic acid and β-lactams | Escherichia coli | fusidic acid | Reslit | Candidate |
| H338A | - | resistance to fusidic acid and β-lactams | Escherichia coli | fusidic acid | Reslit | Candidate |
| V341A | - | resistance to fusidic acid and β-lactams | Escherichia coli | fusidic acid | Reslit | Candidate |
| G288D | - | increased resistance to fluoroquinolones, multidrug efflux RND transporter permease subunit AcrB | Salmonella typhimurium, Escherichia coli, Salmonella enterica | ciprofloxacinfluoroquinolonesquinolones | ReslitReference Gene Catalog | Candidate |
| R717L | reduces steric barriers associated with transit through the substrate channel 2 of AcrB, Target modification, multidrug efflux RND transporter permease subunit AcrB | Salmonella Typhi, Escherichia coli, Salmonella enterica, Salmonella typhimurium | azithromycinmacrolides|fluoroquinolonesazithromycin|clarithromycin|erythromycin | ReslitResFinder DatabaseReference Gene Catalog | Candidate | |
| R717Q | increases AZI efflux in the acrAB-TolC efflux pump, Target modification, multidrug efflux RND transporter permease subunit AcrB | Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli, Salmonella Typhi, Salmonella Paratyphi | macrolidesmacrolides|fluoroquinolonesazithromycin+1 more | ReslitResFinder DatabaseReference Gene Catalog | Candidate | |
| P189L | - | - | Escherichia coli | phenicols | Reslit | Candidate |
| H1047P | - | - | Enterobacter cloacae, Enterobacter hormaechei | colistin | Reslit | Candidate |
| D663A | - | - | Enterobacter cloacae, Enterobacter hormaechei | colistin | Reslit | Candidate |
| A699E | - | - | Enterobacter cloacae, Enterobacter hormaechei | colistin | Reslit | Candidate |
| I278A | - | - | Escherichia coli | macrolides|fluoroquinolones | Reslit | Candidate |
| F178A | - | - | Escherichia coli | macrolides|fluoroquinolonesoxazolidinones | Reslit | Candidate |
| F610A | - | - | Escherichia coli | macrolides|fluoroquinoloneserythromycin|novobiocinoxazolidinones | Reslit | Candidate |
| F628A | - | - | Escherichia coli | macrolides|fluoroquinolonesoxazolidinones | Reslit | Candidate |
| F617A | - | - | Escherichia coli | macrolides|fluoroquinolones | Reslit | Candidate |
| F136A | - | - | Escherichia coli | macrolides|fluoroquinolonesoxazolidinones | Reslit | Candidate |
| I626A | - | - | Escherichia coli | macrolides|fluoroquinolones | Reslit | Candidate |
| F615A | - | - | Escherichia coli | macrolides|fluoroquinolones | Reslit | Candidate |
| R653H | - | - | Francisella novicida, Francisella tularensis | ciprofloxacin|doxycycline|phenicols | Reslit | Candidate |
| L118M | - | - | Klebsiella pneumoniae | tetracycline | Reslit | Candidate |
| S966A | - | - | Klebsiella pneumoniae | tetracycline|cefoxitin | Reslit | Candidate |
| V348I | - | - | Escherichia coli | tetracycline | Reslit | Candidate |
| F28L | - | - | Salmonella enterica | macrolideserythromycinquinolones | Reslit | Candidate |
| L40P | - | - | Salmonella enterica | macrolideserythromycinquinolones | Reslit | Candidate |
| R716L | - | - | Klebsiella pneumoniae | ceftazidime avibactam | Reslit | Candidate |
| V612F | - | increases resistance to linezolid, chloramphenicol, tetracycline, and fluoroquinolones, but decreases resistance to macrolides, increased resistance to tetracycline, fluoroquinolone, and linezolid, but reduced resistance to macrolides | E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Burkholderia pseudomallei | linezolid|phenicols|tetracycline|fluoroquinolonestetracycline|fluoroquinolones | Reslit | Candidate |
| P152S | - | - | Escherichia coli | fluoroquinolones | Reslit | Candidate |
| V292A | - | - | Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa | delafloxacin|gepotidacin|omadacycline | Reslit | Candidate |
| G141D | - | impairs the efflux inhibitory action of NMP in a predominantly substrate-specific manner | Escherichia coli | linezolid | Reslit | Candidate |
| N282Y | - | impairs the efflux inhibitory action of NMP in a predominantly substrate-specific manner | Escherichia coli | linezolid | Reslit | Candidate |
| G288S | - | - | Escherichia coli | linezolid|levofloxacin | Reslit | Candidate |
| V127A | - | - | Escherichia coli | erythromycin|novobiocin | Reslit | Candidate |
| V127G | - | - | Escherichia coli | erythromycin|novobiocin | Reslit | Candidate |
| D153E | - | - | Escherichia coli | erythromycin|novobiocin | Reslit | Candidate |
| G288C | - | - | Escherichia coli | erythromycin|novobiocin | Reslit | Candidate |
| F453C | - | - | Escherichia coli | erythromycin|novobiocin | Reslit | Candidate |
| L486W | - | - | Escherichia coli | erythromycin|novobiocin | Reslit | Candidate |
| I38F | - | - | Escherichia coli | linezolid|phenicols|cefuroxime|oxacillin|clindamycin|tetracycline|tigecycline|levofloxacin|novobiocin | Reslit | Candidate |
| G616N | - | reduces resistance | Escherichia coli | oxazolidinonesmacrolides|erythromycin | Reslit | Candidate |
| Q176K | increases binding energy for cefotaxime, improving recognition in the distal binding pocket, multidrug efflux RND transporter permease subunit AcrB | Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella enterica | cefotaximecephalosporins | ReslitReference Gene Catalog | Candidate | |
| V1127G | - | - | Escherichia coli | phenicols|ampicillin|cefoxitin | Reslit | Candidate |
| I45L | - | - | E. coli | tetracycline | Reslit | Candidate |
| V139F | - | - | E. coli | tetracycline | Reslit | Candidate |
| S665A | - | - | E. coli | tetracycline | Reslit | Candidate |
| L716R | - | - | Klebsiella pneumoniae | colistin | Reslit | Candidate |
| V448E | - | reduces efflux pump activity | Klebsiella pneumoniae | fluoroquinolones | Reslit | Candidate |
| V12I | - | - | - | imipenem | Reslit | Candidate |
| A492T | - | - | - | imipenem | Reslit | Candidate |
| I909M | - | - | - | imipenem | Reslit | Candidate |
| I996V | - | - | - | imipenem | Reslit | Candidate |
| A33W | - | - | Escherichia coli | erythromycin|ethidium bromide | Reslit | Candidate |
| T37W | - | - | Escherichia coli | erythromycin|ethidium bromide | Reslit | Candidate |
| A100W | - | - | Escherichia coli | erythromycin|ethidium bromide | Reslit | Candidate |
| N298W | - | - | Escherichia coli | erythromycin|ethidium bromide | Reslit | Candidate |
| R620S | - | hypersusceptibility toward ampicillin and colistin | Salmonella typhimurium | phenicols|ampicillin | Reslit | Candidate |
| A717V | - | - | Salmonella enterica | azithromycin | Reslit | Candidate |
| G462D | - | - | - | fluoroquinolones|tetracycline|phenicols | Reslit | Candidate |
| E672L | - | multidrug efflux RND transporter permease subunit AcrB | Enterobacter cloacae | ceftibuten avibactam | Reference Gene Catalog | Candidate |
| R620C | - | multidrug efflux RND transporter permease subunit AcrB | Escherichia coli | tigecycline | Reference Gene Catalog | Candidate |
| I960V | - | multidrug efflux RND transporter permease subunit AcrB | Staphylococcus aureus | cephalosporins | Reference Gene Catalog | Candidate |
| - | - | Escherichia coli | linezolid | Reslit | Candidate | |
| - | - | Escherichia coli | tetracycline|phenicols | Reslit | Candidate | |
| - | - | Klebsiella pneumoniae | phenicols|tetracycline|fluoroquinolones | Reslit | Candidate | |
| - | - | E. coli | polymyxins | Reslit | Candidate | |
| - | - | Escherichia coli | fluoroquinolones|tetracycline|cephalosporins | Reslit | Candidate | |
| - | - | - | azithromycin | Reslit | Candidate |
| Allele | Database | Papers | Drug Classes | Organisms | Countries | Years | Sequence Accession | Protein Accession |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrB | Card DatabaseReslit | 96 | ciprofloxacin, phenicols +79 | Escherichia coli str. K-12 substr. MG1655 +38 | China, South Brazil, Taiwan, Lake Michigan, Michigan, USA, India, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, UK, South Korea, Norway|China, Taiwan|Taipei, Taiwan, Iran, global, Nepal, Canada, Egypt, Shanghai, China, Chile, Lebanon, Sichuan, China, Portugal|Antarctic|South Shetland Islands|North Adriatic Sea|Bohai Sea|Adriatic Sea|Pacific Ocean|Baltic Sea, India|China|Australia, Brazil, Southern Asia|Eastern Africa|South-eastern Asia|Western Africa|Americas|India|Bangladesh|Pakistan|Nepal|Kenya|Nigeria|South Africa|Chile|Mexico, Manitoba, Canada, South Africa, United Kingdom|United States|Ireland|Denmark|Bangladesh, Denmark, Bangladesh|Nepal|Malawi, Guizhou province, Thailand | 2000, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 | U00096.3 | AAC73564.1 |
| Acr B | Reslit | 1 | tetracycline, cephalosporins +3 | Providencia rettgeri | Colombia|USA | 2020 | VRPG00000000|VRPH00000000 | - |
Evidence for an efflux pump mediating multiple antibiotic resistance in Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium.
The study identifies the AcrB efflux pump as a mediator of multiple antibiotic resistance in Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium, showing that its overexpression leads to reduced antibiotic accumulation and increased resistance.
Ciprofloxacin-resistant Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium strains are difficult to select in the absence of AcrB and TolC.
The study shows that the AcrB and TolC efflux pump components are crucial for the selection of ciprofloxacin-resistant Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium mutants. Mutations in the gyrA gene were identified as a key factor in fluoroquinolone resistance.
Genes involved in intrinsic antibiotic resistance of Acinetobacter baylyi.
The study identifies 11 genes in Acinetobacter baylyi whose disruption leads to antibiotic hypersusceptibility, including genes involved in efflux pumps, peptidoglycan synthesis, and other metabolic pathways.
Genetic architecture of intrinsic antibiotic susceptibility.
The study identifies multiple genes and mutations that contribute to antibiotic tolerance in E. coli, revealing a large mutational target size for increasing drug resistance. Key findings include the role of genes involved in electron transport, flagella synthesis, and efflux pumps in modulating susceptibility to various antibiotics.
Use of functional interactions with MarA to discover chromosomal genes affecting antibiotic susceptibility in Escherichia coli.
The study identified several chromosomal genes in Escherichia coli that affect antibiotic susceptibility, including acrA, acrB, tolC, crp, cyaA, hns, degP, pcnB, nikD, metL, and ompR. These genes were found to influence resistance to various antibiotics such as cefoxitin, norfloxacin, chloramphenicol, and minocycline.
Role of the two component signal transduction system CpxAR in conferring cefepime and chloramphenicol resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae NTUH-K2044.
The CpxAR two-component system contributes to resistance against cefepime and chloramphenicol in Klebsiella pneumoniae NTUH-K2044 by modulating efflux pump expression and outer membrane protein profiles.
Subminimal inhibitory concentrations of the disinfectant benzalkonium chloride select for a tolerant subpopulation of Escherichia coli with inheritable characteristics.
Exposure to sub-minimal inhibitory concentrations of benzalkonium chloride selects for a tolerant subpopulation of E. coli, involving upregulation of the acrB efflux gene, downregulation of ompF, and a point mutation in rpsA.
Cooperation of the multidrug efflux pump and lipopolysaccharides in the intrinsic antibiotic resistance of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium.
The study shows that the AcrB multidrug efflux pump and lipopolysaccharides (LPS) contribute to intrinsic antibiotic resistance in Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium. Disruption of acrB or LPS biosynthesis genes increases susceptibility to multiple antibiotics, and AcrB overexpression partially restores resistance in LPS mutants.
Switch-loop flexibility affects transport of large drugs by the promiscuous AcrB multidrug efflux transporter.
The G616N substitution in the AcrB switch loop reduces resistance to macrolides and other drugs, affecting the transport of large molecules.
First emergence of acrAB and oqxAB mediated tigecycline resistance in clinical isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae pre-dating the use of tigecycline in a Chinese hospital.
The study identifies the role of AcrAB-TolC and OqxAB efflux pumps in tigecycline resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae, highlighting the importance of their overexpression in resistance mechanisms.
Tigecycline susceptibility and the role of efflux pumps in tigecycline resistance in KPC-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae.
The study identifies that overexpression of acrB and ramA contributes to tigecycline resistance in KPC-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae through efflux pump activation, and mutations in ramR lead to increased tigecycline MICs.
Using a sequential regimen to eliminate bacteria at sublethal antibiotic dosages.
The study identifies the acrRAB operon as a key mediator of resistance to erythromycin and doxycycline in E. coli, highlighting its role in multidrug efflux and the development of resistance under sublethal antibiotic dosages.
Landscape of Resistance-Nodulation-Cell Division (RND)-Type Efflux Pumps in Enterobacter cloacae Complex.
The study characterizes the role of RND-type efflux pumps in Enterobacter cloacae, highlighting the critical role of AcrB in antimicrobial resistance and virulence, and identifies other RND pumps that may contribute to multidrug resistance.
Enhanced Efflux Activity Facilitates Drug Tolerance in Dormant Bacterial Cells.
The study identifies multiple multi-drug efflux genes, including tolC, acrA, acrB, acrD, acrF, emrA, emrB, macA, and macB, which are significantly upregulated in persister cells, contributing to reduced antibiotic accumulation and increased drug tolerance.
Sequence-Specific Targeting of Bacterial Resistance Genes Increases Antibiotic Efficacy.
The study shows that targeting the acrA gene with PPMOs increases antibiotic susceptibility in E. coli by inhibiting the AcrAB-TolC efflux system, thereby enhancing the efficacy of various antibiotics.
The polymyxin B-induced transcriptomic response of a clinical, multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae involves multiple regulatory elements and intracellular targets.
The study identified a truncated mgrB gene as a potential mechanism for polymyxin B resistance in a multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae strain.
Efflux Pump Overexpression Contributes to Tigecycline Heteroresistance in Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium.
Metabolic constraints on the evolution of antibiotic resistance.
The study identifies acrB overexpression as a key mechanism contributing to chloramphenicol resistance in E. coli, highlighting the role of metabolic adaptations in antibiotic resistance evolution.
Tigecycline resistance among carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella Pneumoniae: Clinical characteristics and expression levels of efflux pump genes.
The study identifies the overexpression of acrB and oqxB efflux pump genes as potential contributors to tigecycline resistance in carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) isolates.
Genomic insights of Pannonibacter phragmitetus strain 31801 isolated from a patient with a liver abscess.
The study identified a β-lactam resistance gene, NPS β-lactamase, and several multidrug resistance efflux pump genes, including acrB, cmeB, macA, and macB, in Pannonibacter phragmitetus strain 31801, which contributes to its resistance to various antibiotics.
Metagenomics Reveals the Impact of Wastewater Treatment Plants on the Dispersal of Microorganisms and Genes in Aquatic Sediments.
The study identifies several antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluents and lake sediments, highlighting the influence of WWTPs on the dispersal of these genes in aquatic environments. Key ARGs include strA, acrB, adeJ, mexB, and smeE, which are associated with aminoglycoside and multidrug resistance.
Myroides odoratimimus Forms Structurally Complex and Inherently Antibiotic-Resistant Biofilm in a Wound-Like in vitro Model.
The study identified the overexpression of gyrA, acrB, and MUS-1 genes in Myroides odoratimimus during the transition from planktonic to biofilm lifestyle, contributing to antibiotic resistance.
Multiple entry pathways within the efflux transporter AcrB contribute to multidrug recognition.
The study identifies specific mutations in the AcrB efflux transporter that enhance resistance to erythromycin, ethidium bromide, and berberine by altering the drug efflux pathways.
Distribution of triclosan-resistant genes in major pathogenic microorganisms revealed by metagenome and genome-wide analysis.
Nitrothiophene carboxamides, a novel narrow spectrum antibacterial series: Mechanism of action and Efficacy.
The study identifies nfsB and nfsA as key genes involved in the activation of nitrothiophene carboxamide (NTC) compounds, which are effective against multidrug-resistant E. coli and other Gram-negative bacteria. Mutants lacking these genes showed reduced susceptibility to the compounds, highlighting their role in the antibacterial mechanism.
Interplay Between Membrane Permeability and Enzymatic Barrier Leads to Antibiotic-Dependent Resistance in Klebsiella Pneumoniae.
The study characterizes the role of efflux pumps AcrAB and OqxAB in conferring resistance to various antibiotics, as well as the impact of mutations in porin genes ompK35 and ompK36 on antibiotic susceptibility in Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Characterizing active transportation mechanisms for free fatty acids and antibiotics in Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803.
The study identifies sll0180 and slr2131 as genes involved in antibiotic resistance and free fatty acid efflux in Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803. Their deletion leads to decreased antibiotic tolerance and altered FFA concentrations, which can be partially restored by complementation with E. coli acrA or acrB.
Detection of critical antibiotic resistance genes through routine microbiome surveillance.
The study identifies various antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) associated with multidrug resistance, including macrolide, beta-lactam, tetracycline, and methicillin resistance genes, highlighting the presence of these genes in postmortem microbiome samples.
Isolation and Antibiotic Resistant Research of Tetragenococcus halophilus from Xuanwei Ham, A China High-Salt-Fermented Meat Products.
The study identified several antibiotic resistance genes in Tetragenococcus halophilus strains isolated from Xuanwei ham, including acrB, blaTEM, AAda1, SulII, and GyrB, which confer resistance to aminoglycosides, beta-lactams, sulfonamides, and quinolones.
Alliance of Efflux Pumps with β-Lactamases in Multidrug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolates.
The study identified bla CTX-M-15 and bla NDM as prevalent β-lactamase genes in multidrug-resistant K. pneumoniae isolates. Additionally, several efflux pump genes including acrB, oqxA, kexD, kdeA, and kpnF were found to contribute to β-lactam resistance.
Molecular mechanism of azithromycin resistance among typhoidal Salmonella strains in Bangladesh identified through passive pediatric surveillance.
The study identifies a mutation in the AcrB efflux pump (R717Q and R717L) as the molecular basis of azithromycin resistance in Salmonella Typhi and Paratyphi A strains in Bangladesh.
Identification of Salmonella Bredeney Resistant to Third-Generation Cephalosporins in Saudi Arabia.
The study identified Salmonella Bredeney resistant to third-generation cephalosporins in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the presence of 13 cephalosporin resistance-associated genes, including a novel gene LEN-23.
Rapid MinION profiling of preterm microbiota and antimicrobial-resistant pathogens.
The study demonstrates the capability of MinION sequencing combined with NanoOK RT software to rapidly identify pathogens and their antimicrobial resistance gene profiles in preterm infants, enabling real-time diagnostics and resistance profiling.
Genomic profiling of antimicrobial resistance genes in clinical isolates of Salmonella Typhi from patients infected with Typhoid fever in India.
The study identified several AMR genes and mutations in Salmonella Typhi isolates, including beta-lactamases (blaTEM-1B, blaTEM-116), chloramphenicol resistance gene (catA1), trimethoprim resistance genes (dfrA7, dfrA15), sulfamethoxazole resistance genes (sul1, sul2), and fluoroquinolone resistance mutations in gyrA, gyrB, parC, and parE genes.
Preterm infants harbour diverse Klebsiella populations, including atypical species that encode and produce an array of antimicrobial resistance- and virulence-associated factors.
The study identified various antimicrobial resistance genes in Klebsiella isolates from preterm infants, highlighting the presence of multidrug resistance mechanisms.
Chlorpromazine and Amitriptyline Exert Efflux Inhibitory Effects on the AcrAB-TolC Multidrug Efflux Pump
Chlorpromazine and amitriptyline were identified as efflux inhibitors of the AcrAB-TolC multidrug efflux pump. Mutations in ramR and marR were found to confer resistance to chlorpromazine by overexpressing AcrAB-TolC.
A whole-genome screen identifies Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi genes involved in fluoroquinolone susceptibility.
The study identified several genes involved in fluoroquinolone susceptibility in Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi, including efflux pumps (acrA, acrB, tolC), regulatory genes (marA, phoP), and DNA repair genes (uvrD, xseA).
Cryo-EM Structure and Molecular Dynamics Analysis of the Fluoroquinolone Resistant Mutant of the AcrB Transporter from Salmonella.
The study reports the first experimentally-derived structure of the AcrB transporter from Salmonella Typhimurium, highlighting the G288D mutation's role in enhancing fluoroquinolone resistance through structural and dynamic changes.
Molecular epidemiology and mechanisms of tigecycline resistance in carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates.
The study identifies the role of the AcrAB efflux pump and its transcriptional activator MarA in tigecycline resistance in carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates. Mutations in acrR, ramR, oqxR, and tet(A) are associated with increased tigecycline resistance.
Isolation and characterization of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) from red panda (Ailurus fulgens).
The study identified a Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) strain isolated from a red panda that exhibited resistance to multiple antibiotics, including aminoglycosides, beta-lactams, and macrolides. The strain possessed 20 resistance genes, such as acra, acrb, mdte, mdtf, mdtn, mdto, mdtp, tolc, arna, baca, bcr, bl1_ec, emre, ksga, macb, mdfa, mdtg, mdth, mdtk, and mdtl, which contribute to multidrug resistance.
Identification of Novel Genes Involved in Escherichia coli Persistence to Tosufloxacin.
The study identifies 18 genes involved in E. coli persistence to tosufloxacin, including surA and lpcA, which show significant defects in persistence. These genes are periplasmic proteins and enzymes, and their mutants exhibit increased susceptibility to tosufloxacin and other stresses.
Genome-based characterization of two Colombian clinical Providencia rettgeri isolates co-harboring NDM-1, VIM-2, and other β-lactamases.
Two Colombian clinical Providencia rettgeri isolates co-harboring NDM-1, VIM-2, and other β-lactamases were characterized. The isolates exhibited resistance to multiple antibiotics, including carbapenems, cephalosporins, and aminoglycosides.
Efflux Pump AcrAB Confers Decreased Susceptibility to Piperacillin-Tazobactam and Ceftolozane-Tazobactam in Tigecycline-Non-Susceptible Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Azithromycin-Resistant Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhi AcrB-R717Q/L, Singapore.
Antibiotic Resistance and Phylogeny of Pseudomonas spp. Isolated over Three Decades from Chicken Meat in the Norwegian Food Chain.
The study identified several AMR genes and mutations in Pseudomonas spp. isolated from chicken meat in Norway, including beta-lactamases, efflux pumps, and genes involved in resistance to aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones, and colistin.
Molecular Epidemiology and Characterization of Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated from Urine at a Teaching Hospital in Taiwan.
The study identified several AMR genes and mutations contributing to carbapenem resistance in K. pneumoniae isolates from urine, including bla TEM, bla SHV, bla CTX-M, bla DHA, bla KPC, bla VIM, and mutations in ompK35 and ompK36.
Tracking the Emergence of Azithromycin Resistance in Multiple Genotypes of Typhoidal Salmonella.
Multicentre study of the main carbapenem resistance mechanisms in important members of the Enterobacteriaceae family in Iran.
The study identified OXA-48 and NDM-1 as the most prevalent carbapenemase genes, and highlighted the role of AcrA/B and OqxAB efflux pumps in carbapenem resistance among Enterobacteriaceae in Iran.
A global resource for genomic predictions of antimicrobial resistance and surveillance of Salmonella Typhi at pathogenwatch.
The study presents Pathogenwatch, a web application for genomic surveillance of Salmonella Typhi, demonstrating its utility in predicting antimicrobial resistance and monitoring the spread of high-risk clones. It identifies specific mutations in gyrA and parC genes associated with ciprofloxacin resistance and a non-synonymous mutation in acrB linked to azithromycin resistance.
Allosteric drug transport mechanism of multidrug transporter AcrB.
The study characterizes the multidrug efflux pump AcrB, highlighting its role in transporting various antibiotics including beta-lactams, phenicols, macrolides, oxacillin, novobiocin, and fusidic acid through distinct pathways and binding sites.
The emergence of azithromycin-resistant Salmonella Typhi in Nepal.
The study identified a non-synonymous mutation in the acrB gene (R717L) as the mechanism of azithromycin resistance in Salmonella Typhi isolates from Nepal.
Prevalence and mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in Escherichia coli isolated from mastitic dairy cattle in Canada.
The study identified several AMR genes in E. coli isolates from bovine mastitis, including beta-lactamases (blaTEM-1, blaCARB-3, blaCMY-59), tetracycline resistance genes (tetA, tetB, tetC), aminoglycoside resistance genes (aph(3')-Ia, aph(3'')-Ib, aph(6)-Id, aadA2), and multidrug efflux pump genes (acrA, acrB, acrD, tolC, baeR, emrA, emrB).
The Evolution of Fluoroquinolone Resistance in Salmonella under Exposure to Sub-Inhibitory Concentration of Enrofloxacin.
Extensive Drug-Resistant Salmonella enterica Isolated From Poultry and Humans: Prevalence and Molecular Determinants Behind the Co-resistance to Ciprofloxacin and Tigecycline.
The study identified several AMR genes and mutations contributing to ciprofloxacin and tigecycline resistance in XDR Salmonella enterica isolates, including qepA, qnrS, qnrA, tet(A), and gyrA mutations. Overexpression of ramA was also linked to resistance.
The Genomic Characterization of KPC-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae from the ICU of a Teaching Hospital in Shanghai, China.
The study identified the carbapenemase gene blaKPC-2 and blaKPC-24, along with fosfomycin resistance gene fosA6, and various extended-spectrum beta-lactamase genes such as blaCTX-M-15, blaCTX-M-65, and blaCTX-M-27 in KPC-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae strains. Additionally, genes associated with fluoroquinolone, macrolide, aminoglycoside, and sulfonamide resistance were also characterized.
Characterization of metal(loid)s and antibiotic resistance in bacteria of human gut microbiota from chronic kidney disease subjects.
The study identified several antibiotic and metal(loid) resistance genes in gut microbiota from chronic kidney disease (CKD) subjects, including genes encoding beta-lactamases, quinolone resistance proteins, macrolide phosphotransferases, and efflux pumps. Additionally, genes conferring resistance to arsenicals and heavy metals were detected.
Applying fluorescent dye assays to discriminate Escherichia coli chlorhexidine resistance phenotypes from porin and mlaA deletions and efflux pumps.
The study characterizes the roles of mlaA, acrB, ompCF, and aceI in chlorhexidine resistance in E. coli through gene deletion mutants and plasmid transformants, demonstrating that these genes contribute to increased MIC values and altered membrane permeability.
Draft Genome Sequences of Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli Isolated from River Water.
The study reports the draft genome sequences of seven multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli strains isolated from river water, identifying various antibiotic resistance genes and mutations associated with resistance to multiple antibiotics.
Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of antimicrobial resistance profiles in Salmonella isolated from waterfowl in 2002-2005 and 2018-2020 in Sichuan, China.
The study identified multiple AMR genes and mutations in Salmonella isolates from waterfowl in Sichuan, China, including beta-lactamases, aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes, tetracycline efflux pumps, and quinolone resistance genes. Mutations in gyrA and gyrB were associated with nalidixic acid resistance.
Antibiotic Cycling Affects Resistance Evolution Independently of Collateral Sensitivity.
The study identified mutations in envZ, acrB, ramR, and ftsI as major contributors to cefotaxime resistance in Salmonella Typhimurium, highlighting the impact of genetic background on resistance evolution beyond collateral sensitivity.
Molluscs-A ticking microbial bomb.
The paper discusses the presence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in bivalve molluscs, highlighting the spread of resistance to various antibiotics such as colistin, beta-lactams, fluoroquinolones, and tetracyclines. It emphasizes the role of bivalve aquacultures in the dissemination of ARGs and the potential risks to human health through the food chain.
Avian strains of emerging pathogen Escherichia fergusonii are phylogenetically diverse and harbor the greatest AMR dissemination potential among different sources: Comparative genomic evidence.
The study identified several AMR genes in avian strains of Escherichia fergusonii, including beta-lactamases (CTX-M, OXA, TEM), tetracycline resistance genes (Tet(X4)), and colistin resistance gene (MCR-1.1). Avian strains were found to have higher AMR dissemination potential compared to other sources.
Genome-wide analysis of genes involved in efflux function and regulation within Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium.
A novel approach for combining the metagenome, metaresistome, metareplicome and causal inference to determine the microbes and their antibiotic resistance gene repertoire that contribute to dysbiosis.
The study identifies specific antibacterial resistance (ABR) genes that may contribute to exponential cell division in the presence of antibiotics for various pathogens, including Klebsiella pneumoniae, Citrobacter freundii, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Veillonella parvula, and Clostridium perfringens.
Brevundimonas brasiliensis sp. nov.: a New Multidrug-Resistant Species Isolated from a Patient in Brazil.
The study characterizes Brevundimonas brasiliensis sp. nov., a novel species isolated from a neonatal intensive care unit, and identifies several antimicrobial resistance genes and mutations associated with resistance to β-lactams, aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones, and colistin.
Better together-Salmonella biofilm-associated antibiotic resistance.
The study identifies several genes involved in Salmonella biofilm-associated antibiotic resistance, including efflux pumps, porins, and stress response proteins, highlighting their role in multidrug resistance and biofilm formation.
Case report: A successfully treated case of community-acquired urinary tract infection due to Klebsiella aerogenes in Bangladesh.
The study identifies several AMR genes in a multidrug-resistant Klebsiella aerogenes strain, including genes conferring resistance to aminoglycosides, beta-lactams, fluoroquinolones, and others. The strain was found to be susceptible to carbapenems and polymyxins.
Global Antimicrobial Resistance Gene Study of Helicobacter pylori: Comparison of Detection Tools, ARG and Efflux Pump Gene Analysis, Worldwide Epidemiological Distribution, and Information Related to the Antimicrobial-Resistant Phenotype.
The study identified 42 antimicrobial resistance genes (ARG) in Helicobacter pylori, including 16 related to single antibiotic class resistance and 26 related to multidrug resistance. Key genes include hp1181, copA, msbA, vanT, vanTr, mepA, and several RND efflux pumps. These genes were validated through multiple detection tools and curation processes.
Bacteria exposed to antiviral drugs develop antibiotic cross-resistance and unique resistance profiles.
The study identifies specific genetic mutations in E. coli that confer antibiotic cross-resistance following exposure to antiviral drugs, including mutations in acrB, crp, yhdY, and tdk.
Global distribution of antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella Typhi
The study identifies the emergence of azithromycin resistance in Salmonella Typhi due to mutations in the acrB gene, particularly the R717Q mutation. It also notes the widespread presence of ciprofloxacin non-susceptibility and extensive drug resistance (XDR) in certain regions, primarily linked to specific genotypes and mutations in gyrase and topoisomerase genes.
The induced and intrinsic resistance of Escherichia coli to sanguinarine is mediated by AcrB efflux pump.
The study identifies the AcrB efflux pump as a key mediator of induced and intrinsic resistance to sanguinarine in E. coli. Mutations in acrR and marR contribute to increased resistance to sanguinarine and other antimicrobials.
Dynamics of drug delivery determines course of evolution of antibiotic responses in bacteria.
The study identified mutations in the acrB gene leading to upregulation of the efflux pump and mutations in the tetR gene causing loss of TetR function, both contributing to tetracycline resistance in E. coli under different drug administration regimens.
Pyridylpiperazine efflux pump inhibitor boosts in vivo antibiotic efficacy against K. pneumoniae.
The study identifies acrB as a target for pyridylpiperazine efflux pump inhibitors, demonstrating that BDM91288 can reverse levofloxacin resistance in K. pneumoniae, including in ramR null mutants.
Pyridylpiperazine efflux pump inhibitor boosts in vivo antibiotic efficacy against K. pneumoniae.
The study identifies acrB as a target for pyridylpiperazine efflux pump inhibitors, demonstrating that BDM91288 can reverse levofloxacin resistance in K. pneumoniae, including in ramR null mutants.
Imipenem heteroresistance but not tolerance in Haemophilus influenzae during chronic lung infection associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The study identified specific mutations in the ftsI, acrA, acrB, and acrR genes associated with imipenem heteroresistance in Haemophilus influenzae strains isolated from COPD patients.
Bacterial diversity and resistome analysis of drinking water stored in cisterns from two First Nations communities in Manitoba, Canada.
The study identified a diverse array of antimicrobial resistance genes in drinking water stored in cisterns from two First Nations communities in Manitoba, Canada. Key findings include the presence of genes such as aac(3')-Ia, aac(6')-Iia, aac(6')-Iic, aph(3')-Ia, acrD, smeB, smeR, FEZ-1, rm3, SPG-1, OXA-21, OXA-119, OXA-205, dfrA14, dfrB6, acrB, acrF, adeF, ceoB, emrA, mexE, mexF, mexI, oprN, oqxB, BRP(MBL), vanSO, axyY, CRP, efrB, macB, mexB, mexC, mexD, mexK, mexQ, mexW, mexY, mtrA, muxB, muxC, oleB, oleC, ompB, oprM, smeD, smeE, golS, mdsB, PER-2, TEM-126, msbA, arnA, bacA, bcrA, MCR-5, rosA, rosB, rpoB2, ugd, mexN, taeA, efpA, rphA, rphB, otr(A), otrC, tetA(48 ), ompH, and triC, which confer resistance to various antibiotics including aminoglycosides, beta-lactams, cephalosporins, carbapenems, fluoroquinolones, macrolides, monobactams, nitroimidazoles, peptides, phenicols, pleuromutilins, rifamycins, tetracyclines, and triclosan.
Whole genome sequence-based molecular characterization of blood isolates of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacter cloacae complex from ICU patients in Kolkata, India, during 2017-2022: emergence of phylogenetically heterogeneous Enterobacter hormaechei subsp. xiangfangensis.
The study identified several carbapenemase and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase genes, including bla NDM-1, bla NDM-4, bla NDM-5, bla NDM-7, bla OXA-181, bla OXA-232, bla KPC-3, bla CTX-M-15, bla SFO-1, bla ACT, and bla CMH-3, in carbapenem-resistant Enterobacter cloacae complex isolates from Kolkata, India. Novel integrons (In180, In4874, In4887, and In4888) were also discovered.
Genome mining of Escherichia coli WG5D from drinking water source: unraveling antibiotic resistance genes, virulence factors, and pathogenicity.
The study identifies multiple antibiotic resistance genes in E. coli WG5D, including multidrug efflux pumps and genes conferring resistance to various antibiotics such as fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins, and glycopeptides.
In Vitro Microevolution and Co-Selection Assessment of Amoxicillin and Cefotaxime Impact on Escherichia coli Resistance Development.
Functionally distinct mutations within AcrB underpin antibiotic resistance in different lifestyles.
The study identifies two mutations in the AcrB efflux pump, R717L and Q176K, which contribute to multidrug resistance in Salmonella by altering substrate recognition and efflux efficiency.
A novel pathogenic species of genus Stenotrophomonas: Stenotrophomonas pigmentata sp. nov.
The study identifies a novel pathogenic species, Stenotrophomonas pigmentata sp. nov., which exhibits resistance to multiple antibiotics, including β-lactams, carbapenems, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. Several multidrug resistance efflux pump and antibiotic resistance genes were found in its genome.
The intrinsic macrolide resistome of Escherichia coli.
The study identified several genes involved in intrinsic macrolide resistance in E. coli, including surA, waaG, acrA, acrB, tolC, lptC, bamB, lpp, tolA, tolB, tolR, waaQ, gmhB, galU, waaP, lapC, prc, nlpI, hrpA, and pgm. These genes are associated with outer membrane integrity, efflux pumps, LPS biosynthesis, and peptidoglycan metabolism.
Pathogen diversity and antimicrobial resistance transmission of Salmonella enterica serovars Typhi and Paratyphi A in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Malawi: a genomic epidemiological study.
The study identified qnrS as a plasmid-encoded quinolone resistance gene and acrB Arg717Gln as an azithromycin resistance mutation in Salmonella enterica serovars Typhi and Paratyphi A in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Malawi.
Downregulation of Klebsiella pneumoniae RND efflux pump genes following indole signal produced by Escherichia coli.
The study found that indole produced by Escherichia coli downregulated the expression of RND efflux pump genes (acrA, acrB, oqxA, and oqxB) in Klebsiella pneumoniae, leading to reduced antibiotic resistance.
Genomic Dissection of an Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli Strain Isolated from Bacteremia Reveals Insights into Its Hybrid Pathogenic Potential.
The study identifies multiple efflux pump-encoding genes in the E. coli strain EC092, which contribute to its resistance against several antibiotics including tetracycline, trimethoprim, streptomycin, and sulfamethoxazole.
Prevalence and genomic insights of carbapenem resistant and ESBL producing Multidrug resistant Escherichia coli in urinary tract infections.
The study identified multiple AMR genes, including NDM-5, CTX-M-15, TEM-1, and others, in carbapenem-resistant and ESBL-producing multidrug-resistant E. coli isolates from urinary tract infections.
Disruption of zinc homeostasis reverses tigecycline resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae.
The study shows that disrupting zinc homeostasis using PBT2 and zinc ions can reverse tigecycline resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae by inhibiting efflux pump mechanisms.
Clinical characteristics, molecular epidemiology and mechanisms of colistin heteroresistance in Enterobacter cloacae complex.
The study identified several genes and mutations involved in colistin heteroresistance in Enterobacter cloacae complex, including mgrB, phoP, phoQ, arnA, acrB, ramA, and soxS. Mutations in phoQ and mgrB were also found to contribute to colistin heteroresistance.
Domestic laundering of healthcare textiles: Disinfection efficacy and risks of antibiotic resistance transmission.
Exposure to domestic laundry detergents induced antibiotic cross-resistance in S. aureus and K. pneumoniae, with mutations in mgrA and acrB genes playing a role in resistance mechanisms.
Drug delivery dynamics dictate evolution of bacterial antibiotic responses.
The study identified mutations in the acrB gene that enhance tetracycline efflux and loss-of-function mutations in tetR that result in constitutive expression of the TetA efflux pump, both contributing to increased tetracycline resistance in E. coli.
Whole-genome characterization and antibiotic resistance phenotype of Escherichia marmotae first isolated from Berylmys bowersi.
The study reports the first isolation of Escherichia marmotae from Berylmys bowersi and identifies antibiotic resistance mechanisms, including resistance to fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines, penicillins, erythromycin, and co-trimoxazole.
Mechanisms of fluoroquinolone resistance among Escherichia coli isolates from urinary tract infections in Thailand.
The study identified aac(6')-Ib-cr, qnrS, and the AcrAB efflux system as key contributors to fluoroquinolone resistance in E. coli isolates from Thai UTI patients, alongside specific mutations in gyrA and parC genes.
Fast evolution of SOS-independent multi-drug resistance in bacteria.
The study identifies ampC and acrB mutations as key contributors to β-lactam resistance in E. coli lacking RecA, highlighting a novel SOS-independent resistance mechanism.
Detection of AcrAB efflux pump mediated ciprofloxacin resistance in Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae in Nepal.
The study identified the AcrAB-TolC efflux pump genes as a significant contributor to ciprofloxacin resistance in E. coli and K. pneumoniae isolates in Nepal.
Resistance evolution under potentiated sulphonamide pressure in Escherichia coli.
The study identified multiple antimicrobial resistance genes and mutations in E. coli under potentiated sulphonamide pressure, highlighting the role of efflux pumps and folate pathway modifications in resistance development.
Strain-dependent contribution of the AcrAB-TolC efflux pump to Klebsiella pneumoniae physiology.
Deletion of acrB in K. pneumoniae Ecl8 and ATCC 43816 resulted in increased susceptibility to several antibiotics, while deletion of ramR led to overexpression of acrAB-TolC and reduced susceptibility. The AcrAB-TolC efflux pump contributes to antimicrobial resistance and virulence in a strain-dependent manner.
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