Linking bacterial life strategies with the distribution pattern of antibiotic resistance genes in soil aggregates after straw addition
R Xu, Y Zhang, Y Li, J Song, Y Liang, F Chen… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Straw addition markedly affects the soil aggregates and microbial community structure.
However, its influence on the profile of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), which are likely …
However, its influence on the profile of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), which are likely …
Plasmid vector(s) in Bacillus thuringiensis harbor genes for insect pest control and for neglected infectious diseases in humans
GG Guerrero, JM Favela-Hernandez… - Frontiers in Tropical …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Plasmids (circular DNA molecules) represent an ingenious strategy for horizontal gene
transfer in prokaryotes and eukaryotic cells. Plasmids harbored in bacteria are responsible …
transfer in prokaryotes and eukaryotic cells. Plasmids harbored in bacteria are responsible …
Conjugative transfer of multi-drug resistance IncN plasmids from environmental waterborne bacteria to Escherichia coli
Watersheds contaminated with municipal, hospital, and agricultural residues are recognized
as reservoirs for bacteria carrying antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). The objective of this …
as reservoirs for bacteria carrying antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). The objective of this …
Systematic investigation of recipient cell genetic requirements reveals important surface receptors for conjugative transfer of IncI2 plasmids
N Allard, A Collette, J Paquette, S Rodrigue… - Communications …, 2023 - nature.com
Bacterial conjugation is a major horizontal gene transfer mechanism. While the functions
encoded by many conjugative plasmids have been intensively studied, the contribution of …
encoded by many conjugative plasmids have been intensively studied, the contribution of …
Prevalence of ST1049-KL5 carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae with a blaKPC-2 and blaNDM-1 co-carrying hypertransmissible IncM1 plasmid
H Liu, Y **ang, M **ong, X **ao, J Zhou, H Tian… - Communications …, 2024 - nature.com
Infection caused by KPC and NDM carbapenemases co-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae
(KPC_NDM_CRKP) poses serious public health concerns. Here, we elucidate the …
(KPC_NDM_CRKP) poses serious public health concerns. Here, we elucidate the …
Can antimicrobial blue light contribute to resistance development? Genome-wide analysis revealed aBL-protective genes in Escherichia coli
Antimicrobial blue light (aBL) is a promising non-antibiotic approach to fighting multidrug-
resistant bacteria. However, the complete mechanism of aBL action is not fully understood …
resistant bacteria. However, the complete mechanism of aBL action is not fully understood …
Scaling‐up the biodiversity–ecosystem functioning relationship: the effect of environmental heterogeneity on transgressive overyielding
Knowledge of how biodiversity sustains ecosystem function comes predominantly from
studies focused on small spatial scales. Thus, we know relatively little about the role of …
studies focused on small spatial scales. Thus, we know relatively little about the role of …
[HTML][HTML] The Effect of Heavy Metals on Conjugation Efficiency of an F-Plasmid in Escherichia coli
Conjugation, the process by which conjugative plasmids are transferred between bacteria, is
regarded as a major contributor to the spread of antibiotic resistance, in both environmental …
regarded as a major contributor to the spread of antibiotic resistance, in both environmental …
[HTML][HTML] Microalgae-mediated bioremediation: Metabolomic profiling and adaptive responses under amoxicillin-induced stress
This study examines the effects of varying concentrations (25, 50, 100, and 150 mg/L) of
Amoxicillin-3000 (AMOX), a widely prescribed beta-lactam antibiotic, on the growth of the …
Amoxicillin-3000 (AMOX), a widely prescribed beta-lactam antibiotic, on the growth of the …
[HTML][HTML] Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals Host Factors Affecting Conjugation in Escherichia coli
The emergence and dissemination of antibiotic resistance threaten the treatment of common
bacterial infections. Resistance genes are often encoded on conjugative elements, which …
bacterial infections. Resistance genes are often encoded on conjugative elements, which …