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The small molecule ZY-214-4 may reduce the virulence of Staphylococcus aureus by inhibiting pigment production.
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ABSTRACT: Background
In recent years, clinical Staphylococcus aureus isolates have become highly resistant to antibiotics, which has raised concerns about the ability to control infections by these organisms. The aim of this study was to clarify the effect of a new small molecule, ZY-214-4 (C19H11BrNO4), on S. aureus pigment production.Results
At the concentration of 4??g/mL, ZY-214-4 exerted a significant inhibitory effect on S. aureus pigment synthesis, without affecting its growth or inducing a toxic effect on the silkworm. An oxidant sensitivity test and a whole-blood killing test indicated that the S. aureus survival rate decreased significantly with ZY-214-4 treatment. Additionally, ZY-214-4 administration significantly reduced the expression of a pigment synthesis-related gene (crtM) and the superoxide dismutase genes (sodA) as determined by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) analysis. ZY-214-4 treatment also improved the survival rate of S. aureus-infected silkworm larvae.Conclusions
The small molecule ZY-214-4 has potential for the prevention of S. aureus infections by reducing the virulence associated with this bacterium.
SUBMITTER: Yu J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7916275 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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The small molecule ZY-214-4 may reduce the virulence of Staphylococcus aureus by inhibiting pigment production.
BMC microbiology 20210227 1
<h4>Background</h4>In recent years, clinical Staphylococcus aureus isolates have become highly resistant to antibiotics, which has raised concerns about the ability to control infections by these organisms. The aim of this study was to clarify the effect of a new small molecule, ZY-214-4 (C<sub>19</sub>H<sub>11</sub>BrNO<sub>4</sub>), on S. aureus pigment production.<h4>Results</h4>At the concentration of 4 μg/mL, ZY-214-4 exerted a significant inhibitory effect on S. aureus pigment synthesis, w ...[more]
