Abstract

Aims: Persistent cells are primarily responsible for developing antibiotic resistance and the recurrence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This study investigated the possible role of GNAT toxin in persistence. Materials & methods: P. aeruginosa was exposed to five MIC concentrations of ciprofloxacin. The expression levels of target genes were assessed. The GNAT/HTH system was bioinformatically studied, and an inhibitory peptide was designed to disrupt this system. Results: Ciprofloxacin can induce bacterial persistence. There was a significant increase in the expression of the GNAT toxin during the persistence state. A structural study of the GNAT/HTH system determined that an inhibitory peptide could be designed to block this system effectively. Conclusion: The GNAT/HTH system shows promise as a novel therapeutic target for combating P. aeruginosa infections.

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