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NAD(+)--rifampin ADP-ribosyltransferase
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| Allele | Database | Papers | Drug Classes | Organisms | Countries | Years | Sequence Accession | Protein Accession |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADP-ribosyltransferase | Reference Gene Catalog | 1 | RIFAMYCIN | Aeromonas caviae | - | - | FM207631.1 | - |
| arr-1 | Card DatabaseReslit | 2 | rifampicin | Mycolicibacterium smegmatis +1 | Saudi Arabia|Arctium fruticosum rhizosphere | 2023 | AF001493.1 | AAC05822.1 |
| arr-2 | Card Database | 1 | - | Pseudomonas aeruginosa | - | - | AF078527.1 | AAC64366.1 |
| arr-4 | Card Database | 1 | - | Pseudomonas aeruginosa | - | - | EF660562.1 | ABV26705.1 |
| arr-5 | Card Database | 1 | - | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | - | EF660563.1 | ABV26707.1 |
| arr-7 | Card Database | 1 | - | Pseudomonas aeruginosa | - | - | FN397623.1 | CAZ48628.1 |
| arr-8 | Card Database | 1 | - | Klebsiella oxytoca | - | - | KC199968.1 | AGC29882.1 |
| Arr-2 | Card DatabaseReference Gene CatalogResFinder DatabaseReslit | 49 | rifampicin, RIFAMPICIN +9 | Pseudomonas aeruginosa +21 | Bangkok, Thailand, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Taiwan|Germany|Netherlands|United Kingdom|United States, Greece, Colombia|USA, Australia, Finland|Malaysia|Poland|Lithuania|United States|Canada|China|Japan|Norway|Brazil|Netherlands|Hong Kong|Germany|Switzerland|Portugal|Australia|UK|Vietnam|Spain|Dominican Republic|India|Thailand, Kenya, North America|Asia|Europe|Australia|South America, India, Egypt, Australia|Melbourne, Australia, China, China|France|Australia|Germany|USA|Netherlands|Japan|Cambodia|Thailand|Vietnam|India|Pakistan|Chile|Czech Republic|Colombia|China (bigeye tuna), Vietnam, Alexandria, Egypt, Moscow, Russia, Oman, South Africa, Pakistan, Europe|Asia|South America|Africa|Germany|Vietnam|USA|Ecuador|China, Argentina|Canada|Germany|United States | 1999, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2013, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 | AF078527 | AAC64366.1 |
| arr | Reference Gene CatalogReslit | 18 | rifampicin, RIFAMYCIN +2 | Mycobacterium smegmatis +12 | France, Kenya, Malawi, Thailand, Nigeria, Germany|Australia|Taiwan|USA|Canada|Denmark, USA|Honduras|UK|Kenya, Switzerland|Europe, China, Argentina|Canada|Germany|United States, USA|China|Spain|Australia|Japan|Switzerland|Netherlands|Brazil|Taiwan|New Hampshire, USA|global, Asia|China, Europe | 2003, 2010, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 | GU067641.1 | ACZ52978.1 |
| Arr-4 | Card DatabaseReference Gene CatalogResFinder DatabaseReslit | 5 | rifampicin, RIFAMPICIN +1 | Pseudomonas aeruginosa +3 | Brazil, Europe | 2008, 2023 | EF660562|EF660563 | ABV26705.1 |
| Arr-5 | Card DatabaseReference Gene CatalogResFinder DatabaseReslit | 4 | rifampicin, RIFAMPICIN +1 | Pseudomonas aeruginosa +2 | Brazil | 2008 | EF660562|EF660563 | ABV26707.1 |
| ARR-4 | ResFinder Database | 1 | RIFAMPICIN | Pseudomonas aeruginosa | - | 2008 | EF660562 | - |
| ARR-5 | ResFinder Database | 1 | RIFAMPICIN | Klebsiella pneumoniae | - | 2008 | EF660563 | - |
| arr-ms | Reslit | 1 | rifampicin, rifabutin +1 | Escherichia coli +1 | - | 2008 | 2HW2 | - |
| arr-sc | Reslit | 1 | rifampicin, rifabutin +1 | Escherichia coli +1 | - | 2008 | 2HW2 | - |
| Arr-6 | Reference Gene CatalogResFinder DatabaseReslit | 7 | RIFAMPICIN, RIFAMYCIN +2 | Pseudomonas aeruginosa +4 | Brazil, China, Zhejiang, China|China | 2010, 2012, 2022 | FM897214.1 | CAU08345.1 |
| ARR-6 | ResFinder Database | 1 | RIFAMPICIN | Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas putida | - | 2010 | FM955585, FM897214, JF922883 | - |
| Arr-7 | Card DatabaseReference Gene CatalogResFinder Database | 3 | RIFAMPICIN, RIFAMYCIN | Pseudomonas aeruginosa | - | 2010 | FN397623.1 | CAZ48628.1 |
| ARR-7 | ResFinder Database | 1 | RIFAMPICIN | Pseudomonas aeruginosa | - | 2010 | FN397623 | - |
| Arr-8 | Card DatabaseReference Gene CatalogResFinder Database | 3 | RIFAMPICIN, RIFAMYCIN | Klebsiella oxytoca | - | 2013 | KC199968.1 | AGC29882.1 |
| ARR-8 | ResFinder Database | 1 | RIFAMPICIN | Klebsiella oxytoca | - | 2013 | KC199968 | - |
| ARR-2 | ResFinder Database | 1 | RIFAMPICIN | Acinetobacter baumannii | - | 2013 | HQ141279 | - |
| arr-cb | Reslit | 1 | rifampicin | Clostridium bolteae +1 | - | 2017 | WP_002589901.1|WP_002569919|WP_002578201 | - |
| arr-wd1 | Reslit | 1 | rifampicin | Escherichia coli | soil sediment (33°49′65″N, 126°96′84″E) | 2018 | PRJEB25358 | - |
| arr-wd2 | Reslit | 1 | rifampicin | Escherichia coli | soil sediment (33°49′65″N, 126°96′84″E) | 2018 | PRJEB25358 | - |
| arr-wd3 | Reslit | 1 | rifampicin | Escherichia coli | soil sediment (33°49′65″N, 126°96′84″E) | 2018 | PRJEB25358 | - |
| arr-wd4 | Reslit | 1 | rifampicin | Escherichia coli | soil sediment (33°49′65″N, 126°96′84″E) | 2018 | PRJEB25358 | - |
| arr -2 | Reslit | 1 | rifampicin | Escherichia coli | Germany|Central Germany | 2022 | NCBI:MW646302|NCBI:CP075059|20E0421|20E0503|Win2012_WWKa_NEU_19|KPC1628 | - |
| arr-3_4 | Reslit | 1 | rifampicin | Salmonella enterica | Hanoi, Vietnam | 2023 | SRR16611133|SRR16611134|SRR16611135|SRR16611136|SRR16611137|SRR16611138|SRR16611139|SRR16611140 | - |
| arr-2b | Card DatabaseReference Gene Catalog | 2 | RIFAMYCIN | Mycolicibacterium smegmatis | - | 1997 | AF001493.1 | AAC05822.1 |
Integron-mediated rifampin resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
The study identifies a new rifampin resistance gene, arr-2, located on a class I integron in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which confers high-level rifampin resistance when expressed in E. coli.
Integron-mediated rifampin resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Integron-mediated rifampin resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Integron-mediated rifampin resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Characterization of In53, a class 1 plasmid- and composite transposon-located integron of Escherichia coli which carries an unusual array of gene cassettes.
The study characterizes In53, a unique class 1 integron in Escherichia coli that carries multiple antibiotic resistance gene cassettes, including aadB, arr-2, cmlA5, qacI, aacA1b/orfG, oxa10, and aadA1, each contributing to resistance against various antibiotics.
Epidemiology of rifampin ADP-ribosyltransferase (arr-2) and metallo-beta-lactamase (blaIMP-4) gene cassettes in class 1 integrons in Acinetobacter strains isolated from blood cultures in 1997 to 2000.
The study identifies the blaIMP-4 gene encoding the metallo-beta-lactamase IMP-4 and the arr-2 gene encoding the rifampin ADP-ribosyltransferase in Acinetobacter strains, both located in class 1 integrons. These genes confer resistance to imipenem and rifampin, respectively.
A rifampin-hypersensitive mutant reveals differences between strains of Mycobacterium smegmatis and presence of a novel transposon, IS1623.
The study identifies the arr gene in Mycobacterium smegmatis, which encodes a rifampin ADP ribosyltransferase that inactivates rifampin, leading to resistance. Disruption of arr results in rifampin hypersensitivity, and the gene is functional in M. marinum, increasing its rifampin resistance.
Comparative genomics of multidrug resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii.
The study identifies numerous resistance genes in the multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii strain AYE, including beta-lactamases, aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes, tetracycline resistance genes, and others, highlighting the complexity of its resistance mechanisms.
Detection of new arr-4 and arr-5 gene cassettes in clinical Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae strains from Brazil.
Two new arr alleles, arr-4 and arr-5, were identified and characterized in clinical Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae strains from Brazil, demonstrating high-level rifampin resistance.
Detection of new arr-4 and arr-5 gene cassettes in clinical Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae strains from Brazil.
Two new arr alleles, arr-4 and arr-5, were identified and characterized in clinical Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae strains from Brazil, demonstrating high-level rifampin resistance.
Detection of new arr-4 and arr-5 gene cassettes in clinical Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae strains from Brazil.
Detection of new arr-4 and arr-5 gene cassettes in clinical Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae strains from Brazil.
Detection of new arr-4 and arr-5 gene cassettes in clinical Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae strains from Brazil.
Detection of new arr-4 and arr-5 gene cassettes in clinical Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae strains from Brazil.
Detection of new arr-4 and arr-5 gene cassettes in clinical Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae strains from Brazil.
Detection of new arr-4 and arr-5 gene cassettes in clinical Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae strains from Brazil.
Detection of new arr-4 and arr-5 gene cassettes in clinical Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae strains from Brazil.
Detection of new arr-4 and arr-5 gene cassettes in clinical Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae strains from Brazil.
Rifamycin antibiotic resistance by ADP-ribosylation: Structure and diversity of Arr.
The study identifies and characterizes three Arr orthologues (arr-2, arr-ms, and arr-sc) that confer resistance to rifamycin antibiotics through ADP-ribosylation. These enzymes effectively modify rifampin and other rifamycin derivatives, leading to increased minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) in E. coli and M. smegmatis.
Rifamycin antibiotic resistance by ADP-ribosylation: Structure and diversity of Arr.
The study identifies and characterizes three Arr orthologues (arr-2, arr-ms, and arr-sc) that confer resistance to rifamycin antibiotics through ADP-ribosylation. These enzymes effectively modify rifampin and other rifamycin derivatives, leading to increased minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) in E. coli and M. smegmatis.
Rifamycin antibiotic resistance by ADP-ribosylation: Structure and diversity of Arr.
The study identifies and characterizes three Arr orthologues (arr-2, arr-ms, and arr-sc) that confer resistance to rifamycin antibiotics through ADP-ribosylation. These enzymes effectively modify rifampin and other rifamycin derivatives, leading to increased minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) in E. coli and M. smegmatis.
Diversity in VIM-2-encoding class 1 integrons and occasional blaSHV2a carriage in isolates of a persistent, multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa clone from Tunis.
Diversity in VIM-2-encoding class 1 integrons and occasional blaSHV2a carriage in isolates of a persistent, multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa clone from Tunis.
Diversity in VIM-2-encoding class 1 integrons and occasional blaSHV2a carriage in isolates of a persistent, multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa clone from Tunis.
Diversity in VIM-2-encoding class 1 integrons and occasional blaSHV2a carriage in isolates of a persistent, multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa clone from Tunis.
Diversity in VIM-2-encoding class 1 integrons and occasional blaSHV2a carriage in isolates of a persistent, multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa clone from Tunis., First description of KPC-2-producing Pseudomonas putida in Brazil.
Molecular epidemiology of metallo-beta-lactamase-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from Norway and Sweden shows import of international clones and local clonal expansion.
Molecular epidemiology of metallo-beta-lactamase-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from Norway and Sweden shows import of international clones and local clonal expansion.
Molecular epidemiology of metallo-beta-lactamase-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from Norway and Sweden shows import of international clones and local clonal expansion.
Molecular epidemiology of metallo-beta-lactamase-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from Norway and Sweden shows import of international clones and local clonal expansion.
Novel integron gene cassette arrays identified in a global collection of multi-drug resistant non-typhoidal Salmonella enterica.
First description of KPC-2-producing Pseudomonas putida in Brazil.
The study reports the first case of a KPC-2-producing Pseudomonas putida isolate in Brazil, highlighting the presence of the blaKPC-2 gene and a novel rifampin resistance allele arr-6.
First description of KPC-2-producing Klebsiella oxytoca in Brazil.
First description of KPC-2-producing Klebsiella oxytoca in Brazil.
First description of KPC-2-producing Klebsiella oxytoca in Brazil.
First description of KPC-2-producing Klebsiella oxytoca in Brazil.
DNA microarray for genotyping antibiotic resistance determinants in Acinetobacter baumannii clinical isolates.
The study developed a DNA microarray for genotyping antibiotic resistance determinants in Acinetobacter baumannii clinical isolates, identifying numerous resistance genes and mutations associated with carbapenem, aminoglycoside, fluoroquinolone, and other antibiotic resistances.
First report of NDM-1-producing Acinetobacter baumannii in East Africa.
Comparative genomics of Clostridium bolteae and Clostridium clostridioforme reveals species-specific genomic properties and numerous putative antibiotic resistance determinants.
The study identified numerous antibiotic resistance genes in Clostridium bolteae and Clostridium clostridioforme, including beta-lactamases, glycopeptide resistance operons, macrolide and lincosamide resistance genes, and efflux pumps. Notably, C. bolteae 90B3 exhibited resistance to linezolid, chloramphenicol, florfenicol, and tiamulin due to the presence of the 23S rRNA methyltransferase gene cfr. Additionally, C. clostridioforme 90A8 possessed a VanB-type operon conferring vancomycin resistance.
Arr-cb Is a Rifampin Resistance Determinant Found Active or Cryptic in Clostridium bolteae Strains.
The study identifies arr-cb as a novel rifampin resistance determinant in Clostridium bolteae, demonstrating that it can confer resistance through ADP-ribosylation of rifampin. However, the gene can also be cryptic due to mutations or regulatory region polymorphisms affecting transcription.
Antimicrobial resistance of Klebsiella pneumoniae stool isolates circulating in Kenya.
The study identified 46 AMR genes or gene families in 90 Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from Kenya, highlighting the prevalence of multidrug resistance and the diversity of resistance mechanisms.
Integrative metagenomic and biochemical studies on rifamycin ADP-ribosyltransferases discovered in the sediment microbiome.
The study identifies four novel rifamycin ADP-ribosyltransferase genes (arr-wd1-4) from the sediment microbiome, which confer resistance to rifampin through ADP-ribosylation. These genes were experimentally validated for their biochemical function and resistance phenotype.
Integrative metagenomic and biochemical studies on rifamycin ADP-ribosyltransferases discovered in the sediment microbiome.
The study identifies four novel rifamycin ADP-ribosyltransferase genes (arr-wd1-4) from the sediment microbiome, which confer resistance to rifampin through ADP-ribosylation. These genes were experimentally validated for their biochemical function and resistance phenotype.
Integrative metagenomic and biochemical studies on rifamycin ADP-ribosyltransferases discovered in the sediment microbiome.
The study identifies four novel rifamycin ADP-ribosyltransferase genes (arr-wd1-4) from the sediment microbiome, which confer resistance to rifampin through ADP-ribosylation. These genes were experimentally validated for their biochemical function and resistance phenotype.
Integrative metagenomic and biochemical studies on rifamycin ADP-ribosyltransferases discovered in the sediment microbiome.
The study identifies four novel rifamycin ADP-ribosyltransferase genes (arr-wd1-4) from the sediment microbiome, which confer resistance to rifampin through ADP-ribosylation. These genes were experimentally validated for their biochemical function and resistance phenotype.
Genomic analysis of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from Malawi reveals acquisition of multiple ESBL determinants across diverse lineages.
The study identified multiple ESBL genes, including bla CTX-M-15, several bla SHV, bla TEM-63, and bla OXA-10, along with other AMR genes across diverse lineages of K. pneumoniae isolates from Malawi. No carbapenem resistance genes were detected, but plasmids similar to carbapenem resistance-associated plasmid pNDM-mar were found.
Emergence of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella enterica Serovar Goldcoast Strains in Taiwan and International Spread of the ST358 Clone.
The study identifies multiple multidrug-resistant Salmonella enterica serovar Goldcoast strains in Taiwan, highlighting the emergence of an ST358 clone carrying various resistance genes, including blaCTX-M-55, mcr-1, and others, contributing to the rapid increase in infections.
Evaluating the genome and resistome of extensively drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae using native DNA and RNA Nanopore sequencing.
The study identified multiple AMR genes in extensively drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates, including beta-lactamases (blaSHV-11, blaTEM-1B, blaVEB-1, blaOXA-10, blaKPC-2, blaOXA-9, blaVIM-27, blaCTX-M-15, blaOXA-1, blaOXA-48), aminoglycoside resistance genes (aadA1, ant(2'')-Ia, aph(6)-Id, arr-2, aadA24, aph(3')-Ia, aph(6)-Id, aac(3)-IIa, aac(6')Ib-cr, aac(6')-Ib, aac(6')-Ib-cr), sulfonamide resistance genes (sul1, sul2), tetracycline resistance genes (tet(A), tet(G)), trimethoprim resistance genes (dfrA1, dfrA14, dfrA23), chloramphenicol resistance genes (cmlA1, catB4), and others.
Evaluating the genome and resistome of extensively drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae using native DNA and RNA Nanopore sequencing.
The study identified multiple AMR genes in extensively drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates, including beta-lactamases (blaSHV-11, blaTEM-1B, blaVEB-1, blaOXA-10, blaKPC-2, blaOXA-9, blaVIM-27, blaCTX-M-15, blaOXA-1, blaOXA-48), aminoglycoside resistance genes (aadA1, ant(2'')-Ia, aph(6)-Id, arr-2, aadA24, aph(3')-Ia, aph(6)-Id, aac(3)-IIa, aac(6')Ib-cr, aac(6')-Ib, aac(6')-Ib-cr), sulfonamide resistance genes (sul1, sul2), tetracycline resistance genes (tet(A), tet(G)), trimethoprim resistance genes (dfrA1, dfrA14, dfrA23), chloramphenicol resistance genes (cmlA1, catB4), and others.
Genomic and Phenotypic Analyses of Acinetobacter baumannii Isolates From Three Tertiary Care Hospitals in Thailand.
The study identifies high levels of antibiotic resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii isolates from three hospitals in Thailand, with a focus on carbapenem resistance genes such as blaOXA-23, and rifampicin resistance mechanisms involving the arr gene and rpoB mutations.
Scarless Removal of Large Resistance Island AbaR Results in Antibiotic Susceptibility and Increased Natural Transformability in Acinetobacter baumannii.
The study shows that removing the AbaR resistance island from Acinetobacter baumannii restores antibiotic susceptibility and increases natural transformability. Several AMR genes within AbaR were identified, including aadB, aacC1, aphA1b, aacA, aadA1, strA, strB, blaVEB-1, blaOXA-10, sul1, dhfrI, dhfrX, tetA(A), tetA(G), cmlA1, cmlA5, cmlA9, catA1, arr-2, and sup.
Outer Membrane Disruption Overcomes Intrinsic, Acquired, and Spontaneous Antibiotic Resistance.
The study demonstrates that outer membrane (OM) disruption can overcome intrinsic, acquired, and spontaneous antibiotic resistance in Gram-negative bacteria. Specifically, OM disruption by SPR741 effectively counteracts resistance mediated by macrolide resistance elements (mphA, ermC, mphB, ereA), rifampicin resistance elements (arr, rph-Lm, rpoB), and other resistance mechanisms.
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.
Whole-Genome Sequence Analysis of an Extensively Drug-Resistant Salmonella enterica Serovar Agona Isolate from an Australian Silver Gull (Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae) Reveals the Acquisition of Multidrug Resistance Plasmids.
The study identifies multiple antimicrobial resistance genes in a multidrug-resistant Salmonella enterica serovar Agona isolate from a silver gull, including bla CTX-M-55, dfrA14, sul3, qnrS1, tet(A), bla TEM-1, and others, indicating the acquisition of multidrug resistance plasmids.
Molecular characterisation of extended-spectrum ß-lactamase producing Escherichia coli in wild birds and cattle, Ibadan, Nigeria.
The study identified various AMR genes in ESBL-producing E. coli from wild birds and cattle in Nigeria, including bla CTX-M1/15, bla CTX-M9, strB, sul2, tetA, and others. These genes were associated with resistance to multiple antibiotics, highlighting the potential for inter-species transmission of AMR bacteria.
Plasmid-Borne and Chromosomal ESBL/AmpC Genes in Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae in Global Food Products.
The study identified several beta-lactamase genes, including bla CTX-M-1, bla CTX-M-15, bla CTX-M-55, bla CTX-M-65, bla SHV-12, bla SHV-28, bla SHV-81, bla TEM-1B, bla TEM-52C, bla CARB-2, bla OXA-1, bla DHA-1, and bla CMY-2, along with other AMR genes such as aac(3)-IIa, aac(6')-Ib-cr, aph(3')-Ia, aph(3')-Ib, aph(6)-Id, aadA1, aadA2, aph(4)-Ia, oqxA, oqxB, qnrB1, qnrS1, floR, sul2, sul1, tet(A), dfrA14, dfrA1, dfrA17, dfrA8, dfrA12, dfrA16, dfrA15, catB3, cmlA1, arr-2, and qnrB19, which confer resistance to various antibiotics in Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from food products.
Detection of diverse carbapenem and multidrug resistance genes and high-risk strain types among carbapenem non-susceptible clinical isolates of target gram-negative bacteria in Kenya.
The study identified various carbapenemase genes (blaNDM-1, blaNDM-5, blaVIM-1, blaVIM-6, blaOXA-23, blaOXA-58, blaOXA-66, blaOXA-69, blaOXA-91, blaOXA-181, blaOXA-50) and other resistance genes (such as armA, rmtC, rmtF, aac(3)-I, aadA1, aph(3')-Ia, aph(3')-VI, aph(3')-Via, aph(6')-Id, mphE, msrE, mphA, ereA, dfrA1, dfrA12, dfrA14, dfrA17, dfrA20, sul1, sul2, tetB, tetD, tetG, tet39, qnrVC1, qnrS1, qnrB4, floR, catA1, catA2, catB3, catB7, cmlA1, cmlA5, arr-3, arr-2, sat2, acrF, mdtM, emrD, mexA, mexE, mexX, kdeA, oxa-10, oxa-395, oxa-396, oxa-846, adc-25, dha-1, act-16, cmY, ctx-m-15, shv-67, tem-1b) in carbapenem non-susceptible clinical isolates of gram-negative bacteria in Kenya, highlighting the diversity and prevalence of multidrug resistance.
Genomic diversity and molecular epidemiology of Pasteurella multocida.
This study identified several antimicrobial resistance genes in Pasteurella multocida, including aminoglycoside, beta-lactam, tetracycline, macrolide, and sulfonamide resistance genes, highlighting the diverse resistance mechanisms present in this pathogen.
Aerobactin Seems To Be a Promising Marker Compared With Unstable RmpA2 for the Identification of Hypervirulent Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae: In Silico and In Vitro Evidence.
The study identifies aerobactin as a stable and functional marker for the identification of hypervirulent carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CR-hvKp), highlighting the instability of RmpA2 and the importance of molecular identification due to the limitations of phenotypic screening.
Deciphering Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii from a Pediatric Cancer Hospital in Egypt.
The study identified various AMR genes and mutations in multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolates from a pediatric cancer hospital in Egypt, highlighting the presence of bla NDM, bla OXA-23-like, bla OXA-51-like, and other resistance genes, along with mutations in pmrA and lptF contributing to colistin resistance.
Genomic dissection of Klebsiella pneumoniae infections in hospital patients reveals insights into an opportunistic pathogen.
The study identifies multiple AMR genes and mutations in Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates, including bla CTX-M-15, bla IMP-4, bla OXA-48, qnrB1, qnrS1, aac(6')-Ib-cr, rmtB, aac(6')-Ib4, aadA2, ant(2")-Ia, ermB, arr-2, dfrA14, sul2, and sul1, which confer resistance to various antibiotics such as cephalosporins, carbapenems, fluoroquinolones, aminoglycosides, and sulfonamides.
Epidemiological Characteristics of OXA-232-Producing Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Strains Isolated during Nosocomial Clonal Spread Associated with Environmental Colonization.
The study identified OXA-232-producing carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) strains that exhibited multidrug resistance, including resistance to carbapenems, cephalosporins, aminoglycosides, and quinolones. The strains were part of a clonal spread within the ICU, showing genetic similarities and carrying resistance genes such as blaOXA-232, blaCTX-M-15, blaSHV-106, and others.
GR13-type plasmids in Acinetobacter potentiate the accumulation and horizontal transfer of diverse accessory genes.
The study identifies multiple antibiotic resistance genes, including bla OXA-58, bla NDM-1, ble MBL, sul2, aacC2d, msr(E)-mph(E), and tet(B), in GR13-type plasmids from Acinetobacter isolates, highlighting their role in multidrug resistance and horizontal gene transfer.
Genetic Analysis of Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Isolates from India: Identification of Resistance Islands and Mobile Genetic Elements
This study identified various AMR genes including blaOXA-23, blaNDM-1, aph(3')-Ib, aph(6)-Id, armA, mph, msr, cmlA1, ARR-2, sul1, sul2, tet(B), and blaPER-7 in carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolates from India. These genes were found to be associated with resistance islands and mobile genetic elements, contributing to the spread of multidrug resistance.
Antibiotic resistance genes are differentially mobilized according to resistance mechanism.
The study identifies and characterizes antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and their mobilization through mobile genetic elements (MGEs), revealing that efflux genes are rarely mobilized, while certain ARGs like those encoding β-lactamases and aminoglycoside nucleotidyltransferases are highly mobilized.
Identification of a Novel IncHI1B Plasmid in MDR Klebsiella pneumoniae 200 from Swine in China.
The study identifies a novel IncHI1B plasmid, pYhe2001, in MDR Klebsiella pneumoniae 200 from swine, along with several resistance genes including blaCTX-M-27, aadA16, dfrA27, arr-6, aac(6')-Ib-cr, sul1, qnrB2, tetA, and floR. These genes contribute to resistance against multiple antibiotics.
Comparative Genomic Analysis of Antimicrobial-Resistant Escherichia coli from South American Camelids in Central Germany.
The study identified various antimicrobial resistance genes in Escherichia coli isolates from South American camelids in Germany, highlighting the presence of multidrug-resistant strains and the importance of monitoring AMR in these animals.
Whole genome sequencing of OXA-232-producing wzi93-KL112-O1 carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in human bloodstream infection co-harboring chromosomal ISEcp1-based bla (CTX-M-15) and one rmpA2-associated virulence plasmid.
The study characterizes an OXA-232-producing ST15 CRKP strain with a multidrug-resistant profile, harboring chromosomal bla CTX-M-15 and plasmid-mediated bla OXA-232, along with other resistance genes such as strAB, rmtF, sul2, dfrA14, qnrB1, arr-2, and catB. Mutations in gyrA (S83F) and parC (S80I) contribute to fluoroquinolone resistance.
Whole-Genome Sequencing-Based Species Classification, Multilocus Sequence Typing, and Antimicrobial Resistance Mechanism Analysis of the Enterobacter cloacae Complex in Southern China.
The study identified 80 antibiotic resistance genes in 172 Enterobacter cloacae complex isolates, with a focus on beta-lactamases, aminoglycosides, and fluoroquinolones. Key genes included blaACT-2, blaACT-3, blaACT-6, blaACT-9, blaACT-12, blaTEM-1D, blaCTX-M-3, blaSHV-12, blaNDM-1, blaNDM-5, blaIMP-1, blaIMP-4, blaIMP-26, blaKPC-2, qnrS2, qnrE1, aac(6')-Ib, aac(6')-IIc, aph(3')-Ib, aph(6)-Id, aadA, sul2, dfrA12, tetA, ereA, floR, catA2, mcr-10, arr-6, and fosA3.
Coexistence of Multidrug Resistance and Virulence in a Single Conjugative Plasmid from a Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolate of Sequence Type 25.
The study identifies a conjugative plasmid pCY814036-iucA carrying multidrug resistance genes and virulence factors, and another plasmid pCY814036-KPC2 harboring bla KPC-2 and rmtB, contributing to carbapenem resistance and hypervirulence in a Klebsiella pneumoniae isolate.
In silico analyses of diversity and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance genes and mobile genetics elements, for plasmids of enteric pathogens.
The study identifies a diverse array of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes across various plasmid replicon types in enteric pathogens, highlighting the prevalence of resistance genes in plasmids such as IncHI2, IncN, IncA/C, IncP, IncHI1, and IncFIA. Key AMR genes include aac(3)-IId, aac(3)-IIg, aac(6')-Ib3, aadA1, aadA5, aph(3'')-Ib, bla CMY-2, bla CTX-M-27, bla NDM-1, mcr-9.1, and others, which confer resistance to antibiotics such as gentamicin, cephalosporins, carbapenems, colistin, and tetracycline.
Genomic insights into antibiotic resistance and mobilome of lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria.
The study identified several acquired and intrinsic antimicrobial resistance genes in lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria, including tetW, ANT(6)-Ia, aac(6')-Ie-APH(2'')-Ia, erm(B), erm(49), cat, dfrG, arr-4, and fosXCC. Additionally, mutations in S12, rsmG, Lsa(A), MsrC, and PBP5 were associated with resistance to various antibiotics.
Aeromonas hydrophila ST251 and Aeromonas dhakensis are major emerging pathogens of striped catfish in Vietnam.
The study identifies antibiotic resistance genes such as sul1, dfrA1, tetA, qnrS2, aac(6')-Ib4, arr-2, blaAQU, blaOXA-726, cphA3, and cepH in Aeromonas dhakensis and Aeromonas hydrophila isolates from striped catfish in Vietnam, highlighting the emergence of multidrug-resistant strains.
Characterization of Extensively Drug-Resistant Salmonella enterica Serovar Kentucky Sequence Type 198 Isolates from Chicken Meat Products in Xuancheng, China.
Extensively drug-resistant Salmonella enterica serovar Kentucky ST198 isolates from chicken meat products in Xuancheng, China, were characterized. These isolates carried multiple resistance genes, including bla CTX-M-55, bla TEM-1B, aac(3)-IId, aadA17, rmtB, tet(A), floR, lnu(F), arr-2, qnrS1, sul1, mph(A), and fosA3, and mutations in gyrA (S83F, D87N) and parC (S80I), leading to resistance against several antimicrobial agents.
Whole-Genome Analysis of Antimicrobial-Resistant Salmonella enterica Isolated from Duck Carcasses in Hanoi, Vietnam.
The study identified 43 antibiotic resistance genes in Salmonella enterica isolates from duck carcasses in Hanoi, Vietnam, including genes conferring resistance to multiple antibiotic classes such as aminoglycosides, beta-lactams, quinolones, and tetracyclines.
A Nationwide Genomic Study of Clinical Klebsiella pneumoniae Carrying bla(OXA-232) and rmtF in China.
The study characterizes the AMR genes blaOXA-232 and rmtF in OXA-232-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates in China, along with other resistance genes such as blaCTX-M-15, blaTEM-1B, aacA4'-17, aadA2, arr-2, qnrB1, and qnrS1. Mutations in gyrA and parC contribute to fluoroquinolone resistance.
Molecular characterization of multidrug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii clinical isolates from Alexandria, Egypt.
The study identified various AMR genes in multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolates from Alexandria, Egypt, including bla OXA-51-like variants, bla OXA-23, bla NDM-1, bla PER-7, bla GES-like, and others, highlighting the widespread resistance to beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, and other antibiotics.
Poultry production as the main reservoir of ciprofloxacin- and tigecycline-resistant extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Salmonella enterica serovar Kentucky ST198.2-2 causing human infections in China.
The study identifies several AMR genes and mutations in Salmonella enterica serovar Kentucky ST198.2-2, including blaCTX-M-14b, blaCTX-M-55, blaTEM-1B, aadA7, aph(3')-Ia, aac(3)-IId, rmtB, tet(A), sul1, dfrA14, floR, lnu(F), mph(A), arr-2, and fosA3, which confer resistance to various antibiotics. Mutations in gyrA and parC also contribute to fluoroquinolone resistance.
Multidrug-Resistant and Extensively Drug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Causing Nosocomial Meningitis in the Neurological Intensive Care Unit.
The study identified various AMR genes in 37 A. baumannii strains causing nosocomial meningitis, including beta-lactamases, aminoglycoside modifying enzymes, tetracycline resistance genes, macrolide resistance genes, phenicol resistance genes, sulfonamide resistance genes, rifamycin resistance genes, and antiseptic resistance genes.
Outbreak of OXA-232-producing carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae ST15 in a Chinese teaching hospital: a molecular epidemiological study.
The study identified the presence of multiple AMR genes, including blaOXA-232, blaCTX-M-15, blaSHV-28, fosA, oqxA, oqxB, tet(E), AAC(6')-Ib, APH(3'')-Ib, APH(6)-Id, TEM-1, sul2, QnrB17, QnrB1, dfrA14, arr-2, AAC(6')-Ib9, and rmtF, in OXA-232-producing CRKP isolates from a hospital outbreak in China.
Functional analysis of bacterial genes accidentally packaged in rhizospheric phageome of the wild plant species Abutilon fruticosum.
The study identified several antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) accidentally packaged in the phageome of Abutilon fruticosum, including soxR, parY mutant, arr-1, iri, AAC(3)-Ic, and oleC, which confer resistance to various antibiotics such as tetracycline, rifampin, and gentamicin.
Genomic characterization of colistin-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from intensive care unit patients in Egypt.
The study identifies mcr-1.1 as a plasmid-mediated colistin resistance gene and characterizes several chromosomal mutations in mgrB, arnT, pmrA, pmrB, pmrC, phoQ, and arnB that contribute to colistin resistance in K. pneumoniae isolates from Egypt.
Comparative Genomic Analysis Reveals the Emergence of ST-231 and ST-395 Klebsiella pneumoniae Strains Associated with the High Transmissibility of bla(KPC) Plasmids.
The study identifies multiple AMR genes, including blaOXA-232, blaCTX-M-15, dfrA14, aac(6')-Ib-cr, and others, in K. pneumoniae isolates, highlighting the role of integrons and plasmids in the dissemination of resistance.
Prioritization of Critical Factors for Surveillance of the Dissemination of Antibiotic Resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A Systematic Review.
The study identifies 25 critical mobile antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, including genes such as sul1, qacEΔ1, aac(6′)-Ib, bla VIM-1, and others, which are associated with various antibiotic classes and are linked to mobile genetic elements (MGEs).
Characterization of Salmonella enterica serovar Isangi from South Africa, 2020-2021.
The study identified multiple AMR genes in Salmonella Isangi isolates, including ESBL genes like bla CTX-M-15, bla CTX-M-22, bla CTX-M-3, and others, as well as plasmid-mediated AmpC genes like bla DHA-1 and bla NDM-1. Resistance to multiple antibiotics was observed, highlighting the need for continued monitoring of AMR in this serovar.
Genetic characterization of a multidrug-resistant Salmonella enterica serovar Agona isolated from a dietary supplement in Germany.
The study identifies 23 antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in a multidrug-resistant Salmonella enterica serovar Agona isolate from a dietary supplement in Germany, conferring resistance to 12 different antibiotic classes. Key genes include blaSHV-12, aac(3)-Iig, aac(6')-Iic, aadA2, aph(3')-Ia, aph(3'')-Ib, aph(6)-Id, dfrA19, qacEΔ1, ere(A), sul1, sul2, tet(D), mcr-9.1, catA2, arr, qnrS1, blaTEM-1, aac(3)-IIe, and floR.
Gut microbiome and antibiotic resistance effects during travelers' diarrhea treatment and prevention.
The study found that twice-daily rifaximin prophylaxis significantly increased antibiotic resistance gene (ARG) abundance in the gut microbiome, while other treatment groups showed no significant changes. Several ARGs, including blaTEM-1, mdtM, sul2, aph(6)-Id, aph(3")-Ib, erm(B), mph(A), qepA4, qnrB19, qnrS1, and arr, were identified in E. coli isolates from the TrEAT TD cohort.
Plasmid content of carbapenem resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolates belonging to five International Clones collected from hospitals of Alexandria, Egypt.
The study characterizes various AMR genes in carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolates, including blaOXA-23, blaPER-7, blaGES-11, blaGES-35, aph(3')-VI, aac(6')-Ib, sul1, sul2, mph(E), msr(E), armA, strA, strB, cmlA5, arr-2, ant(3'')-II, aadA1-pm, tet(B), tet(39), qacEΔ1, and dfrA7.
Emergence of carbapenem resistant gram-negative pathogens with high rate of colistin resistance in Egypt: A cross sectional study to assess resistance trends during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The study identified high prevalence of carbapenem resistance in Gram-negative pathogens in Egypt, with bla NDM and bla OXA-48-like being the most prevalent carbapenemase genes. Plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance genes qnrS and qnrB were also detected. Additionally, several aminoglycoside resistance genes and integron-associated gene cassettes were characterized.
Persistent Colonization of Ciprofloxacin-Resistant and Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase (ESBL)-Producing Salmonella enterica Serovar Kentucky ST198 in a Patient with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
The study characterizes three ciprofloxacin-resistant and extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Salmonella enterica serovar Kentucky ST198 strains from a single patient with inflammatory bowel disease, highlighting their multidrug-resistant profile and potential epidemiological links to strains from chicken meat.
Exploring the resistome, virulome, and mobilome of multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates: deciphering the molecular basis of carbapenem resistance.
The study identifies multiple antibiotic resistance genes, including bla CTX-M-15, bla TEM, bla SHV, bla NDM, bla OXA, and others, contributing to carbapenem resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates. Mutations in porin genes ompK35 and ompK36, as well as in gyrA and parC, are associated with reduced susceptibility to carbapenems and fluoroquinolones.
Genomic and phenotypic characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis' closest-related non-tuberculous mycobacteria.
The study identified antibiotic resistance profiles in four non-tuberculous mycobacteria, including intermediate resistance to ethambutol, isoniazid, and rifampicin in some species, and sensitivity to bedaquiline.
Pathogenomics analysis of high-risk clone ST147 multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from a patient in Egypt.
The study identifies multiple AMR genes in the MDR-KP isolate WSF99, including various beta-lactamases, carbapenemase, aminoglycoside modifying enzymes, fluoroquinolone resistance genes, and others, highlighting the complex resistance profile of this high-risk clone.
Unde venis? Bacterial resistance from environmental reservoirs to lettuce: tracking microbiome and resistome over a growth period.
The study identified multidrug and β-lactam antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in lettuce and water, while lettuce and soil uniquely shared mainly glycopeptide and tetracycline ARGs. Manure was found to be the main source of resistance markers on young lettuce plants.
Recombinase-aided amplification assay for rapid detection of imipenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and rifampin-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
The study developed a Recombinase-Aided Amplification (RAA) assay for the rapid detection of imipenem-resistant (IRPA) and rifampin-resistant (RRPA) Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The RAA assay successfully detected the oprD and arr genes, which are associated with resistance to imipenem and rifampin, respectively. Mutations in the oprD gene were identified as the primary cause of imipenem resistance in P. aeruginosa.
Phenotypic and Genomic Characterization of ESBL- and AmpC-β-Lactamase-Producing Enterobacterales Isolates from Imported Healthy Reptiles.
The study identified multiple ESBL and AmpC β-lactamase genes, including bla CTX-M-15, bla CTX-M-55, bla CTX-M-3, bla CTX-M-27, bla CTX-M-65, bla SHV-12, bla SHV-42, bla DHA-1, bla CMY-2, bla CMY-3, bla CMY-46, bla CMY-101, bla ACT-16, bla CMH-like, and bla MIR-9, along with other AMR genes such as mcr-1, qnrS1, aac(6')-Ib-cr5, and various tetracycline, aminoglycoside, sulfonamide, chloramphenicol, macrolide, lincosamide, and rifampicin resistance genes in Enterobacterales isolates from imported healthy reptiles.
Epidemic trend of Salmonella from swines and broilers in China from 2014 to 2023 and genetic evolution analysis of ESBLs-producing strains.
The study identified several AMR genes in ESBL-producing Salmonella strains from swines and broilers in China, including blaCTX-M-14, blaTEM-1B, blaCTX-M-65, aac(6')-Iaa, floR, sul2, tet(B), arr-2, fosA3, dfrA12, mph(A), lnu(F), blaCTX-M-55, blaOXA-1, sul1, tet(A), catB3, qnrS1, and mcr-1.1. These genes conferred resistance to various antibiotics such as beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, sulfonamides, tetracyclines, rifampicin, fosfomycin, trimethoprim, macrolides, lincomycin, quinolones, and colistin.
First report of multidrug-resistant and pathogenic Plesiomonas shigelloides from endangered crested ibis (Nipponia nippon).
The study reports the first isolation of multidrug-resistant and pathogenic Plesiomonas shigelloides from the endangered crested ibis, highlighting the presence of resistance genes such as blaTEM, aac(6')-Ib3, aac(6')-Ib-cr, mph(A), arr-2, tet(A), qacEΔ1, dfrA1, and sulI.
Genome-Based Molecular Diversity of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli From Pigeons in China.
The study identifies multiple extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) genes, including bla CTX-M, bla TEM, bla OXA, bla LAP, and bla CMY, as well as other antibiotic resistance genes such as mcr-1, mcr-1.1, tet(X4), aadA1, aadA2, aph(6)-Id, aph(3")-Ib, aph(3')-Ia, aph(3')-IIa, aac(3)-IVa, aph(4)-Ia, tet(A), tet(M), sul2, sul3, dfrA14, qnrS1, arr-2, fosA3, cmlA5, floR, mph(A), and lnu(F) in ESBL-producing E. coli isolates from pigeons in China.
Dogs fed raw meat-based diets are vectors of drug-resistant Salmonella infection in humans.
Comparative genomics of Pseudomonas paraeruginosa.
The study identifies various AMR genes and mutations in Pseudomonas paraeruginosa, including carbapenemases like blaVIM-2, blaVIM-6, blaVIM-28, and blaKPC-2, as well as efflux pump genes (mexAB-oprM, mexCD-oprJ, etc.), and mutations in oprD, mexS, mexR, mexZ, lasR, mvfR, and vqsM that contribute to antibiotic resistance.
Comparative genomics of Pseudomonas paraeruginosa.
The study identifies various AMR genes and mutations in Pseudomonas paraeruginosa, including carbapenemases like blaVIM-2, blaVIM-6, blaVIM-28, and blaKPC-2, as well as efflux pump genes (mexAB-oprM, mexCD-oprJ, etc.), and mutations in oprD, mexS, mexR, mexZ, lasR, mvfR, and vqsM that contribute to antibiotic resistance.
Dissemination dynamics of colistin resistance genes mcr-9 and mcr-10 across diverse Inc plasmid backbones.
The study characterizes the dissemination of colistin resistance genes mcr-9 and mcr-10 across diverse Inc plasmid backbones in Enterobacter species, highlighting their co-occurrence with other resistance genes and their global distribution.
Global geographic and genomic epidemiology analysis of carbapenem-resistant Escherichia coli carrying bla(NDM-9).
The study characterizes bla NDM-9 -carrying carbapenem-resistant Escherichia coli (CREC) and identifies various antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) contributing to multidrug resistance. It highlights the role of mobile genetic elements in the dissemination of bla NDM-9 and emphasizes the importance of surveillance for these high-risk clones.
Genomic and Phenotypic Landscape of Antibiotic Resistance in Gut Lactic Acid Bacteria from Livestock Environments.
The study identified multiple antibiotic resistance genes in lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from livestock environments, including van(T), erm(B), cat(A), tet(W), lsa(D), arr, van(Y), and qac(G). These genes conferred resistance to various antibiotics, highlighting the potential for horizontal gene transfer and the importance of monitoring LAB for AMR.
Ribosylative inactivation of rifampin by Mycobacterium smegmatis is a principal contributor to its low susceptibility to this antibiotic.
Ribosylative inactivation of rifampin by Mycobacterium smegmatis is a principal contributor to its low susceptibility to this antibiotic.
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