The anti-inflammatory drug mesalamine targets bacterial polyphosphate accumulation.
Nat Microbiol
; 2: 16267, 2017 Jan 23.
Article
de En
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| ID: mdl-28112760
ABSTRACT
Mesalamine serves as the gold standard in treating ulcerative colitis. However, its precise mechanism(s) of action remains unclear. Here, we show that mesalamine treatment rapidly decreases polyphosphate levels in diverse bacteria, including members of the human gut microbiome. This decrease sensitizes bacteria towards oxidative stress, reduces colonization and attenuates persister cell and biofilm formation, suggesting that mesalamine aids in diminishing the capacity of bacteria to persist within chronically inflamed environments.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Polyphosphates
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Anti-inflammatoires non stéroïdiens
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Mésalazine
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Microbiome gastro-intestinal
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Bactéries à Gram négatif
Limites:
Animals
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Humans
Langue:
En
Journal:
Nat Microbiol
Année:
2017
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
États-Unis d'Amérique