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- Title
Bacterial proton motive force as an unprecedented target to control antimicrobial resistance.
- Authors
Yang, Bingqing; Tong, Ziwen; Shi, Jingru; Wang, Zhiqiang; Liu, Yuan
- Abstract
Novel antibacterial therapies are urgently required to tackle the increasing number of multidrug‐resistant pathogens. Identification of new antimicrobial targets is critical to avoid possible cross‐resistance issues. Bacterial proton motive force (PMF), an energetic pathway located on the bacterial membrane, crucially regulates various biological possesses such as adenosine triphosphate synthesis, active transport of molecules, and rotation of bacterial flagella. Nevertheless, the potential of bacterial PMF as an antibacterial target remains largely unexplored. The PMF generally comprises electric potential (ΔΨ) and transmembrane proton gradient (ΔpH). In this review, we present an overview of bacterial PMF, including its functions and characterizations, highlighting the representative antimicrobial agents that specifically target either ΔΨ or ΔpH. At the same time, we also discuss the adjuvant potential of bacterial PMF‐targeting compounds. Lastly, we highlight the value of PMF disruptors in preventing the transmission of antibiotic resistance genes. These findings suggest that bacterial PMF represents an unprecedented target, providing a comprehensive approach to controlling antimicrobial resistance.
- Subjects
DRUG resistance in microorganisms; BACTERIAL flagella; PROTONS; BACTERIAL cell walls; DRUG resistance in bacteria
- Publication
Medicinal Research Reviews, 2023, Vol 43, Issue 4, p1068
- ISSN
0198-6325
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/med.21946