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Antibacterial activities of the algal bromophenol methylrhodomelol against Pseudomonas aeruginosa

ABSTRACT: Methylrhodomelol (1) is a bromophenol from the red alga Vertebrata lanosa (L.) T.A.Christensen that has been associated with antimicrobial properties. Aim of the current study was therefore, to assess the antimicrobial potential of this compound in more detail against the gram-negative pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa. 1 exerted weak bacteriostatic activity against different strains when grown in minimal medium, whereas other phenolics were inactive. In addition, 1 (35 and 10 µg/mL) markedly enhanced the susceptibility of multidrug resistant P. aeruginosa towards the aminoglycoside gentamicin, while it did not affect the viability of Vero kidney cells up to 100 µM. Finally, pyoverdine release was reduced in bacteria treated at sub-inhibitory concentration, but no effect on other virulence factors was observed. Transcriptome analysis of treated versus untreated P. aeruginosa indicated an interference of 1 with bacterial carbon and energy metabolism, which was corroborated by RT-qPCR and decreased ATP-levels in treated bacteria.

ORGANISM(S): Pseudomonas aeruginosa

PROVIDER: GSE249483 | GEO | 2024/04/07

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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Antibacterial activities of the algal bromophenol methylrhodomelol against Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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