Biosurfactant complexed with arginine has antibiofilm activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
Future Microbiol
; 19(8): 667-679, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Aim:
The present study investigated the antimicrobial effectiveness of a rhamnolipid complexed with arginine (RLMIX_Arg) against planktonic cells and biofilms of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).Methodology:
Susceptibility testing was performed using the Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute protocol M07-A10, checkerboard test, biofilm in plates and catheters and flow cytometry were used.Result:
RLMIX_Arg has bactericidal and synergistic activity with oxacillin. RLMIX_Arg inhibits the formation of MRSA biofilms on plates at sub-inhibitory concentrations and has antibiofilm action against MRSA in peripheral venous catheters. Catheters impregnated with RLMIX_Arg reduce the formation of MRSA biofilms.Conclusion:
RLMIX_Arg exhibits potential for application in preventing infections related to methicillin-resistant S. aureus biofilms.
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Arginina
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Tensoativos
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Testes de Sensibilidade Microbiana
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Biofilmes
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Staphylococcus aureus Resistente à Meticilina
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Antibacterianos
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En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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