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tetracycline efflux MFS transporter Tet(38)
Overview
| Allele | Database | Papers | Drug Classes | Organisms | Countries | Years | Sequence Accession | Protein Accession |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tet(38) | Card DatabaseReference Gene CatalogReslit | 33 | TETRACYCLINE, tetracycline +2 | Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus Mu3 +17 | Nigeria, Pacific region|Hawaii, Malaysia, New Zealand, Yunnan, China, Khartoum State, Sudan, Europe|United States|Asia, Saudi Arabia, Algiers|Algeria, Germany, Norway, China, Algeria, Shanghai, China, Paraguay, Vermont, East China, North America, Canterbury, New Zealand, Europe, South Africa|Canada|India|Finland, Bangladesh, Brazil | 2007, 2010, 2011, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 | AP009324.1 | BAF77019.1 |
| tet(38) | Card Database | 1 | - | Staphylococcus aureus | - | - | AY825285.1 | AAV80464.1 |
| tet38 | Reslit | 18 | tetracycline | Staphylococcus aureus +2 | International Space Station, Italy, Korea, Norway, Netherlands, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Bangladesh, Massachusetts | 2005, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 | GCA_005280135.1|GCA_005280145.1 | - |
| tet-38 | Reslit | 2 | tetracycline | Staphylococcus aureus | Germany|Hungary|Europe | 2020, 2023 | CP032160|CP032468|CP032469|CP032470 | - |
| Tet38 | Reslit | 1 | tetracycline | Staphylococcus aureus | - | 2021 | BAB41352.1 | - |
| Tet-38 | Reslit | 1 | tetracycline | Staphylococcus aureus | - | 2021 | - | - |
MgrA Is a Multiple Regulator of Two New Efflux Pumps in Staphylococcus aureus
The study identifies two novel efflux pumps, NorB and Tet38, in Staphylococcus aureus, which confer resistance to quinolones and tetracycline, respectively. MgrA negatively regulates the expression of these pumps.
Subtle genetic changes enhance virulence of methicillin resistant and sensitive Staphylococcus aureus.
Genome sequence of a recently emerged, highly transmissible, multi-antibiotic- and antiseptic-resistant variant of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, sequence type 239 (TW).
Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus with a novel mecA homologue in human and bovine populations in the UK and Denmark: a descriptive study.
Role of the Tet38 Efflux Pump in Staphylococcus aureus Internalization and Survival in Epithelial Cells.
The study identifies Tet38 as an efflux pump in Staphylococcus aureus that confers resistance to tetracycline and certain unsaturated fatty acids, and it plays a role in the internalization and survival of the bacterium in epithelial cells.
Detection of antimicrobial resistance genes associated with the International Space Station environmental surfaces.
The study identified multiple antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes associated with the International Space Station (ISS) environmental surfaces, highlighting the presence of resistance mechanisms against various antibiotics, including beta-lactams, fluoroquinolones, and tetracyclines. Notably, genes such as mecA, blaZ, and qacB were detected, indicating resistance to methicillin, penicillin, and quaternary ammonium compounds, respectively.
Coexistence with Pseudomonas aeruginosa alters Staphylococcus aureus transcriptome, antibiotic resistance and internalization into epithelial cells.
The study identifies tet38 as a gene that is over-expressed in Staphylococcus aureus when co-cultured with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, leading to increased tetracycline resistance and internalization into epithelial cells.
Metagenomic identification of severe pneumonia pathogens in mechanically-ventilated patients: a feasibility and clinical validity study.
The study identified several AMR genes using Nanopore sequencing, including mecA, blaTEM-4, blaTEM-112, blaTEM-157, blaACT-5, oqxB, tetC, ermA, erm (33), tet38, ant(4′)-lb, tetK, tetQ, sul1, dfrA, acrF, parE, mfd, mphA, aadA5, vgaC, blaACT-5, blaACT-14, mefA, mel, tetX, tetM, isaC, and aadA5, which conferred resistance to various antibiotics such as methicillin, ticarcillin, ceftazidime, erythromycin, clindamycin, tetracycline, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, ciprofloxacin, and levofloxacin.
Characterization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus through genomics approach.
The study characterized methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates, identifying genes such as mecA, blaZ, norA, gyrA, gyrB, tet-38, mepA, mepR, arlS, arlR, mgrA, clsA, dfrC, msbA, rpoB32, mprF, and mrpA, which confer resistance to various antibiotics.
Antimicrobial Resistance and Virulence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from Human, Chicken and Environmental Samples within Live Bird Markets in Three Nigerian Cities.
The study identified various antimicrobial resistance genes in MRSA isolates from human, chicken, and environmental samples in Nigerian live bird markets, highlighting the presence of multidrug-resistant strains and the potential public health risks associated with their dissemination.
Genomic and Long-Term Transcriptomic Imprints Related to the Daptomycin Mechanism of Action Occurring in Daptomycin- and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Under Daptomycin Exposure.
The study identified various AMR genes and mutations associated with daptomycin resistance in MRSA strains, including genes such as aac(6')-Ib, blaZ, mecA, ermC, fexB, tetM, tet38, dfrC, fosD, and vgaA, as well as mutations in mprF, rpoB, grlA, grlB, and gyrA.
A Longitudinal Evaluation of the Bacterial Pathogens Colonizing Chronic Non-Healing Wound Sites at a United States Military Treatment Facility in the Pacific Region.
The study identified multiple antimicrobial resistance genes in bacterial isolates from chronic non-healing wounds, including beta-lactamases, aminoglycoside modifying enzymes, macrolide resistance genes, and others. These genes were found in various bacterial species such as E. coli, S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, and others.
Genome-Wide Analysis of Staphylococcus aureus Sequence Type 72 Isolates Provides Insights Into Resistance Against Antimicrobial Agents and Virulence Potential.
The study identified several AMR genes in ST72 isolates, including blaZ, aadD, ermC, msr(A), mph(C), tetK, aac(6')-aph(2'), fusC, and dfrG, which confer resistance to various antibiotics. K07-204 showed resistance to methicillin, ampicillin, erythromycin, kanamycin, and tetracycline, while K07-561 exhibited resistance to ampicillin and tetracycline. Additionally, K07-204 was found to be highly resistant to lysostaphin.
Staphylococcus aureus Tet38 Efflux Pump Structural Modeling and Roles of Essential Residues in Drug Efflux and Host Cell Internalization.
The study identifies key residues in the Staphylococcus aureus Tet38 efflux pump that are essential for tetracycline, fosfomycin, tunicamycin, and palmitoleic acid resistance, as well as host cell internalization. Specific mutations in motifs B and C and external loops significantly impact resistance and cellular interactions.
Genomic analysis revealed a novel genotype of methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus isolated from a fatal sepsis case in dengue patient.
The study identified a novel genotype of methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (HS-MSSA) that caused a fatal sepsis case. The strain carries a strain-specific blaZ-bearing plasmid, indicating resistance to penam antibiotics.
Full pathogen characterisation: species identification including the detection of virulence factors and antibiotic resistance genes via multiplex DNA-assays.
The study presents a DNA microarray-based assay for the simultaneous detection of 44 sepsis-relevant bacterial pathogens, 360 virulence factors, and 409 antibiotic resistance genes. The assay was evaluated with 14 multidrug-resistant strains, including all ESKAPE pathogens.
Shotgun-metagenomics based prediction of antibiotic resistance and virulence determinants in Staphylococcus aureus from periprosthetic tissue on blood culture bottles.
The study identified three antibiotic resistance genes (blaZ, fosB, and tet38) in Staphylococcus aureus using shotgun-metagenomics. These genes were associated with resistance to penicillin, fusidic acid, and tetracycline.
The Genetic Relatedness and Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Mastitis-Causing Staphylococcus aureus Strains Isolated from New Zealand Dairy Cattle.
The study identified 14 AMR-associated genes, including blaI, blaR1, blaZ, tet(38), merR1, and norB4, in S. aureus isolates from New Zealand dairy cattle. These genes were associated with resistance to penicillin, tetracycline, mercury, and ciprofloxacin. The presence of resistance genes remained low, and no significant associations were found between resistance genes and antimicrobial usage or dry cow therapy.
Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance profiling of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from traditional cheese in Yunnan, China.
The study identified 18 antimicrobial resistance genes in Staphylococcus aureus strain DC.RB_015, including mecA, blaZ, mepA, tet(K), tet(38), arlR, arlS, norA, mgrA, LmrS, APH(3′)-IIIa, aad(6), ErmB, SAT-4, mecR1, GlpT, murA, and bacA, which confer resistance to various antibiotics such as methicillin, beta-lactam, tetracycline, fluoroquinolone, macrolide, aminoglycoside, nucleoside, fosfomycin, and bacitracin.
A prevalence and molecular characterization of novel pathogenic strains of Macrococcus caseolyticus isolated from external wounds of donkeys in Khartoum State -Sudan.
The study identified a novel strain of Macrococcus caseolyticus, DaniaSudan, which exhibits resistance to several antibiotics, including ciprofloxacin, ceftazidime, erythromycin, oxacillin, clindamycin, and kanamycin. The strain was found to possess resistance genes such as ANT(4')-Ib, mecA, mecI, mecR1, and Tet(38).
Role of Staphylococcus aureus Tet38 in Transport of Tetracycline and Its Regulation in a Salt Stress Environment.
The study identifies Tet38 as a tetracycline efflux pump in Staphylococcus aureus, regulated by the KdpD/E system. It shows that Tet38's expression is repressed under salt stress, and its overexpression affects sodium tolerance in E. coli.
Molecular Mechanisms of Drug Resistance in Staphylococcus aureus.
The paper discusses the molecular mechanisms of drug resistance in Staphylococcus aureus, focusing on beta-lactam, glycopeptide, oxazolidinone, MLS-B, aminoglycoside, and other resistance mechanisms. Key genes identified include blaZ, mecA, mecC, vanA, cfr, ermA, ermC, aac(6')-Ib, aph(3')-IIIa, and aadD. Mutations in pbp2 and pbp2a were also found to contribute to resistance.
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococci Isolated from Goats and Their Farm Environments in Saudi Arabia Genotypically Linked to Known Human Clinical Isolates: a Pilot Study.
The study identified several AMR genes in methicillin-resistant staphylococci isolates from goats and their farm environments in Saudi Arabia, including mecA, blaZ, norA, lmrS, mepA, mepR, arlR, arlS, tet(38), mecR1, dfrC, fusC, fosB, fexA, tetM, msrA, mphC, fusB, APH(3′)-IIIa, tetK, and dfrG. These genes confer resistance to various antibiotics such as penicillins, fluoroquinolones, aminoglycosides, macrolides, phenicols, diaminopyrimidines, oxazolidinones, tetracyclines, and fosfomycin.
First Genome-Based Characterisation and Staphylococcal Enterotoxin Production Ability of Methicillin-Susceptible and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Strains Isolated from Ready-to-Eat Foods in Algiers (Algeria).
The study identified several AMR genes and mutations in S. aureus strains isolated from ready-to-eat foods in Algeria, including blaZ, ermB, lmrS, tet(L), tet(38), aph(3')-IIIa, ant(6)-I, mecA, and a gyrA mutation (S84L) conferring resistance to various antibiotics.
Staphylococcus aureus Breast Implant Infection Isolates Display Recalcitrance To Antibiotic Pocket Irrigants.
The study identifies tetracycline resistance genes tet-38 and mepA/R in Staphylococcus aureus BIAI isolates, highlighting their limited acquired antibiotic resistance mechanisms.
Plasmid-Coded Linezolid Resistance in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from Food and Livestock in Germany.
Two linezolid-resistant MRSA strains from pigs in Germany were identified, both harboring plasmid-encoded cfr genes. These strains also had additional AMR genes, indicating multidrug resistance.
A culture-, amplification-independent, and rapid method for identification of pathogens and antibiotic resistance profile in bovine mastitis milk.
The study identified AMR genes such as tet(38), fosB-Saur, and blaZ in bovine mastitis milk using a rapid, culture-independent method involving MinION nanopore sequencing and optimized DNA isolation protocols.
Panton-Valentine Leukocidin-Positive CC398 MRSA in Urban Clinical Settings, the Netherlands.
The study identified PVL-positive CC398 MRSA strains in the Netherlands, highlighting their potential for community acquisition and the importance of genomic surveillance for early detection.
Occurrence of antimicrobial-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a Brazilian veterinary hospital environment.
The study identified several AMR genes in Staphylococcus aureus isolates from a Brazilian veterinary hospital, including blaZ, mecA, norA, norC, tetM, tet38, ermA, and ermB, which confer resistance to various antibiotics such as penicillin, methicillin, tetracycline, and erythromycin.
Occurrence, Antibiotic Susceptibility, Biofilm Formation and Molecular Characterization of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Raw Shrimp in China.
The study identified multiple antibiotic resistance genes in Staphylococcus aureus isolates from raw shrimp in China, including mecA, mecR1, blaZ, aph(3')-IIIa, aad(6), ANT(4')-Ib, tet(K), mph(C), lnu(A), ermB, ermC, dfrC, dfrG, fosB, SAT-4, rpoB, msr(A), mepA, mepR, norA, mgrA, tet(38), sav1866, arlR, and arlS, which confer resistance to various antibiotics such as beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, macrolides, lincosamides, streptogramins, trimethoprim, fosfomycin, and others.
Genetic and Phenotypic Characterization of Subclinical Mastitis-Causing Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
The study identified blaZ, norA, norC, tet38, and icaD genes in multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates associated with subclinical mastitis. These genes were linked to resistance against penicillin, tetracycline, macrolides, fluoroquinolones, and biofilm formation.
Multidrug Efflux System-mediated resistance in Staphylococcus aureus under a One Health approach.
The study identifies several multidrug efflux system genes (norA, norB, norC, lmrS, tet38, msrA) in Staphylococcus aureus isolates from human, animal, and food sources, highlighting their role in resistance to various antibiotics.
Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Staphylococcus Species Isolated from Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Healthy Skin
The study identified various antimicrobial resistance genes in Staphylococcus species isolated from diabetic foot ulcers and healthy skin, highlighting the prevalence of resistance to beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, macrolides, tetracyclines, fusidic acid, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, fosfomycin, kanamycin, neomycin, and quaternary ammonium compounds.
Metagenomic identification of pathogens and antimicrobial-resistant genes in bacterial positive blood cultures by nanopore sequencing.
The study identified various antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in bacterial positive blood cultures using nanopore sequencing, demonstrating the effectiveness of this method in detecting resistance mechanisms and pathogens quickly.
Comparative genomic analysis of antibiotic resistance and virulence genes in Staphylococcus aureus isolates from patients and retail meat.
The study identified several antibiotic resistance genes in Staphylococcus aureus isolates from both patients and retail meat, including blaZ, fosB-Saur, tet38, mphC, msrA, sat4, mecA, aph(3')-IIIa, and fusC. These genes were associated with resistance to various antibiotics such as penicillin, tetracycline, macrolides, and fusidic acid.
Genomic epidemiology of the primary methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus clones causing invasive infections in Paraguayan children.
The study identified several AMR genes in MRSA isolates causing invasive infections in Paraguayan children, including mecA, blaZ, ermC, aac(6')-aph(2"), tet(38), cat(pC221), fos-B-Saur, and rphC, which confer resistance to various antibiotics such as methicillin, penicillin, erythromycin, clindamycin, gentamicin, tetracycline, chloramphenicol, and rifampin.
Hybrid Illumina-Nanopore assembly improves identification of multilocus sequence types and antimicrobial resistance genes of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from Vermont dairy farms: comparison to Illumina-only and R9.4.1 nanopore-only assemblies.
The study identified various antimicrobial resistance genes in Staphylococcus aureus isolates from Vermont dairy farms, including beta-lactam resistance genes (blaZ, blaI, blaR), tetracycline resistance genes (tet(K), tet(38)), erythromycin resistance genes (erm(T), erm(A)), lincomycin resistance gene (lnu(G)), aminoglycoside resistance genes (aaC3, ant(9)-la), multidrug resistance efflux pumps (lmrS, mepA, mepR, mepB, norA, norB, arlS, arlR, mgrA), and fosfomycin resistance gene (fosB).
Genetic Complexity of CC5 Staphylococcus aureus Isolates Associated with Sternal Bursitis in Chickens: Antimicrobial Resistance, Virulence, Plasmids, and Biofilm Formation.
The study identified multiple antimicrobial resistance genes in S. aureus isolates from sternal bursitis in chickens, including aph(3')-IIIa, tetK, tet38, ermC, parC, and fosB, which confer resistance to aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, macrolides, fluoroquinolones, and fosfomycin.
Phenazine-1 carboxylic acid of Pseudomonas aeruginosa induces the expression of Staphylococcus aureus Tet38 MDR efflux pump and mediates resistance to phenazines and antibiotics.
Phenazine-1 carboxylic acid (PCA) induces the expression of the Staphylococcus aureus Tet38 MDR efflux pump, leading to resistance against tetracycline and certain phenazines.
Emergence of Staphylococcus argenteus in pediatrics: Molecular insights from a hospital in East China.
The study identified six antibiotic-resistance genes in the S. argenteus strain 22WJ8192, including blaZ, blaI_of_Z, blaR1, aph(3')-IIIa, tet(38), and fosB-Saur, which conferred resistance to penicillin, amikacin, tetracycline, and fosfomycin. These genes were found to be more prevalent in human-origin strains compared to nonhuman-origin strains.
Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Genomic Profiles of Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from Nasopharynx of Asymptomatic Children in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The study identified multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates, including MRSA-ST80, carrying various AMR genes such as mecA, blaI, blaZ, ermC, aph-S-tph, dha1, norA, tet38, mepA, lmrS, and fosB. Mutations in gyrA and parC were associated with fluoroquinolone resistance.
Impact of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis for sexually transmitted infections on the gut microbiome and antimicrobial resistome.
The study found that doxy-PEP use over 6 months significantly increased the proportion and expression of tetracycline resistance genes in the gut microbiome, with no significant changes in other antibiotic resistance gene classes.
Desiccation tolerance and reduced antibiotic resistance: Key drivers in ST239-III to ST22-IV MRSA clonal replacement at a Malaysian teaching hospital.
The study identifies AMR genes and mutations associated with the clonal replacement of MRSA strains in a Malaysian hospital, highlighting the role of desiccation tolerance and reduced antibiotic resistance.
Zoonotic transmission of asymptomatic carriage Staphylococcus aureus on dairy farms in Canterbury, New Zealand.
The study identified a bovine isolate carrying the extended-spectrum beta-lactamase gene blaTEM-116, highlighting concerns about antimicrobial resistance in dairy farm environments. Multiple antimicrobial resistance genes were detected in both bovine and human isolates, including genes conferring resistance to tetracyclines, penicillins, fosfomycin, and aminoglycosides.
Identification of Novel Staphylococcus aureus Core and Accessory Virulence Patterns in Chronic Rhinosinusitis.
The study identifies various antimicrobial resistance genes in Staphylococcus aureus isolates from patients with chronic rhinosinusitis, including blaI, blaZ, blaPC1, blaR1, erm(T), erm(A), tet(38), mepA, fosB, and ermC, which confer resistance to penicillin, macrolides, lincosamides, streptogramins, tetracycline, and fosfomycin.
AmrProfiler: A Comprehensive Tool for Antimicrobial Resistance Gene Detection and Analysis
AmrProfiler identifies a wide range of AMR genes and mutations across multiple bacterial species, demonstrating high accuracy and broader species coverage compared to existing tools.
NorA and Tet38 efflux pumps enable Staphylococcus aureus survival in the cystic fibrosis airway environment, resistance to antibiotics, and coinfection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
The study identifies NorA and Tet38 efflux pumps as critical for Staphylococcus aureus survival in the cystic fibrosis airway environment and resistance to antibiotics. Mutations in the norA promoter, including CAAT, ACAA, and CTAT insertions, were found to enhance norA expression and contribute to increased resistance to ciprofloxacin and pyocyanin.
Population structure, resistome, and virulome of Staphylococcus chromogenes strains from milk of subclinical bovine mastitis in South Africa.
The study identified four core antimicrobial resistance genes (dfrC, mgrA, norA, and tet(38)) in bovine-derived Staphylococcus chromogenes isolates, which confer resistance to trimethoprim, fluoroquinolones, and tetracyclines. In contrast, porcine-derived isolates harbored a more diverse set of resistance determinants.
Comparative genomics of endemic Staphylococcus aureus ST1 in New Zealand.
The study identified several AMR genes in Staphylococcus aureus ST1 isolates from New Zealand, including blaZ, tet(38), mecA, mecR1, qacA, qacB, ermC, fusC, mupA, and others. These genes were associated with resistance to various antibiotics such as penicillin, tetracycline, methicillin, quaternary ammonium compounds, erythromycin, fusidic acid, mupirocin, and fluoroquinolones. The study also highlighted the presence of a novel prophage, φSabovST1, in bovine ST1 isolates, which encoded bovine-adapted leukocidins.
Zoonotic potential of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from pets and their owners in Bangladesh.
The study identified methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in pets and their owners in Bangladesh, highlighting the zoonotic potential of MRSA. Key AMR genes included mecA, tetA, tetK, tet(38), and blaZ, which conferred resistance to methicillin, tetracycline, and penicillin.
Emergence of Livestock-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus ST398 in Wild Birds, Brazil.
The study reports the first detection of livestock-associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus ST398 in wild birds in Brazil, highlighting the emergence of antimicrobial-resistant S. aureus in a protected Atlantic Forest fragment. The MRSA isolates exhibited a broad resistome, including genes for resistance to multiple antimicrobial classes.
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