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Mechanism and Antibacterial Synergies of Poly(Dabco-Bbac) Nanoparticles Against Multi-Drug Resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Isolates From Human Burns Publisher Pubmed



Ebadati A1, 2, 3 ; Oshaghi M4 ; Saeedi S1, 2, 3 ; Parsa P5 ; Mahabadi VP1, 6 ; Karimi M3, 7, 8 ; Hajiebrahimdehi AJ1, 2, 3 ; Hamblin MR9 ; Karimi M3, 7, 8
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  1. 1. Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Advances Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine Research Group (ANNRG), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
  6. 6. Neuroscience Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  7. 7. Karen Diagnostic Laboratory, Varamin, Iran
  8. 8. Sepid Diagnostic Laboratory, Varamin, Iran
  9. 9. Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Science, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, 2028, South Africa
  10. 10. Oncopathology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  11. 11. Research Center for Science and Technology in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  12. 12. Applied Biotechnology Research Centre, Tehran Medical Science, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

Source: Bioorganic Chemistry Published:2023


Abstract

Multi-drug resistant bacteria are a major problem in the treatment of infectious diseases, such as pneumonia, meningitis, or even coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Cationic nanopolymers are a new type of antimicrobial agent with high efficiency. We synthesized and characterized cationic polymer based on 1,4-diazabicyclo [2.2.2] octane (DABCO) and Bis (bromoacetyl)cystamine (BBAC), named poly (DABCO-BBAC) nanoparticles(NPs), and produced 150 nm diameter NPs. The antibacterial activity of poly (DABCO-BBAC) against eight multi drug resistant (MDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from human burns, its possible synergistic effect with gentamicin, and the mechanism of action were examined. Poly(DABCO-BBAC) could effectively inhibit and kill bacterial strains at a very low concentration calculated by minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) assay. Nevertheless, its synergism index with gentamicin showed an indifferent effect. Moreover, transmission electron microscopy and lipid peroxidation assays showed that poly (DABCO-BBAC) distorted and damaged the bacterial cell wall. These results suggest that the poly (DABCO-BBAC) could be an effective antibacterial agent for MDR clinical pathogens. © 2023