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DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), 2018

Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health, Dec 1, 2020

Allium hirtifolium (Persian shallot) belongs to the Alliaceae family. Recently, the ethanolic ext... more Allium hirtifolium (Persian shallot) belongs to the Alliaceae family. Recently, the ethanolic extract of Persian shallot has significant activity against some important clinical pathogens. The present study aimed to evaluate the in-vitro antibacterial potency of the ethanolic extracts of Persian shallot (Iranian Moosir) combined with common antibiotics against five clinically important antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Methods: Antibacterial activities were determined using the disc-diffusion method. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) were also evaluated using the broth microdilution method for the extract and selected antibiotics. In addition, the checkerboard technique was applied to evaluate the combined effects of the extract and antibiotics. Results: The MICs of the extract and antibiotics were within the ranges of 4-16 mg/ml and 4-128 µg/ml, respectively. The MBCs of the extract and antibiotics were within the ranges of 8-16 mg/ml and 8-128 µg/ml, respectively. The results of the checkerboard technique showed that amikacin and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole had synergistic effects, while levofloxacin, imipenem, and vancomycin exerted antagonistic effects on the isolates in combination with the extract. Conclusion: The in-vitro application of Persian shallot extract combined with amikacin and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole is recommended to effectively inhibit the growth of five clinically significant antibiotic-resistant pathogens.

Gene Reports, Dec 1, 2019

Bakground: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a major nosocomial uropathogen. It can tolerate a wide varie... more Bakground: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a major nosocomial uropathogen. It can tolerate a wide variety of physical conditions and many antibiotics by different resistance mechanisms. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the mechanisms of antibiotics resistance in uropathogenic P. aeruginosa clinical isolates. Methods: Two hundred sixty six urine samples were collected from Zagazig University Hospitals, Zagazig, Egypt. P. aeruginosa isolates were identified using standard microbiological tests. The sensitivity to different antibiotics was determined by disc diffusion method. Anti-microbial resistance mechanisms were investigated using phenotypic methods and confirmed by PCR. Results: Fifty P. aeruginosa isolates were recovered. All isolates were MDR and were resistant to amoxicillin/clavulinic, sulphamethaxzole/trimethoprim, doxycycline and ceftazidime. Phenotypic detection of resistance mechanisms revealed that all strains have efflux mechanism, outer membrane porins, and AmpC β-lactamase; none of the strains showed ESBL activity and two of the imipenem resistant strains showed MβL activity. PCR analysis showed that all strains have MexAB-R, OprD and AmpC genes, 42 strains had PSE gene, while VEB and VIM genes were not detected. Conclusion: The resistance rates in P. aeruginosa were higher than global values; this resistance was attributed to several mechanisms. This high resistance is alarming and necessitates applying strict antibiotic prescription policies.

AMB Express, Jan 7, 2019

Due to the emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria, treatment options for infectious diseases a... more Due to the emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria, treatment options for infectious diseases are decreasing. Bacteriocins are small antimicrobial peptides produced by numerous bacteria that offer alternative therapeutic strategies to combat multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. We evaluated the cloning, functional expression, and antimicrobial activities of enterocin P (EntP), a class II bacteriocin member, in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells. A synthetic gene matching CHO cell codon usage was designed from the known mature amino acid sequence of EntP and cloned into the protein expression vector pcDNA ™ 3.1(+). CHO cells were transformed with the recombinant plasmid and cultured, and the recombinant protein was purified by affinity chromatography. Antimicrobial activities of the recombinant EntP were evaluated on Gram-positive, Gram-negative, and multidrug-resistant pathogens. Recombinant EntP inhibited growth of a variety of bacteria, including pathogenic species known to cause nosocomial infections, often with multidrug-resistant strains. In addition, recombinant EntP demonstrated broad antimicrobial activities in both high salt medium and human plasma and was stable at high temperatures. The broad antimicrobial activity and stability of EntP make it an attractive therapeutic candidate, particularly for treatment of multidrug-resistant bacterial infections.

Journal of current biomedical reports, Nov 25, 2020

Emerging of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused a worldwide o... more Emerging of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused a worldwide outbreak and a major public health problem. The present review was conducted to provide brief information about the origin, symptoms, transmission, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of the virus. A search was performed in the databases of PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, and Google scholar with English keywords including 2019-nCoV, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), SARS-CoV-2, and novel coronavirus from December 2019 to 15 March 2020, and the search results were evaluated. Selected studies have shown that the virus may have originated from the bat. It has also been shown that the virus receptor is angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) which is also the SARS virus receptor and is expressed in most human tissues. The most common way of virus transmission was suggested through respiratory droplets and close contact. It is also transmitted by asymptomatic patients, but vertical transmission from mother to fetus has not been confirmed. Real-time reverse transcriptase (RT)-PCR is the gold standard for SARS-CoV-2 detection, but chest computed tomography (CT) can be more sensitive to detect positive cases. Since no effective vaccine or drug for prevention and treatment of this disease has not yet been identified and also because of the high incubation and infection period, easy transmission, and the lack of complete recognition of the characteristics and stability in different environments, the best way to control of COVID-19 is to prevent the spread of the infection in different ways and take seriously personal and public hygiene.

Microbial Pathogenesis, May 1, 2018

The most common spoligotype of Mycobacterium bovis isolated in the world and the recommended loci... more The most common spoligotype of Mycobacterium bovis isolated in the world and the recommended loci for VNTR typing; A systematic review

Research Square (Research Square), Jan 5, 2023

Objective(s): Chlorhexidine is a highly effective, broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent available a... more Objective(s): Chlorhexidine is a highly effective, broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent available as a mouthwash, gel, spray, root canal rinse, and periodontal chips. Different results of the effectiveness of this substance have been reported in the studies, hence the aim of this survey is a systematic review of the studies conducted on the minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC) of chlorhexidine on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria isolated in health care centers in Iran. Materials and Methods: The data of this systemic review study were searched from international database including EMBASE, Scopus, PubMed/Medline and Cochrane library using appropriate English keywords until October 2022 and after ltering based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, 12 articles entered our study. Results: Out of a total 12 articles, 7 studies were conducted on Gram-positive bacteria,4 studies were conducted on Gram-negative bacteria and 1 study was assessed on both groups. Most studies have been done on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The lowest and admissible MIC was 0.5 µg/mL and on the ip side the highest was 625 µg/mL. Conclusion: Based on our analysis, antibacterial activity of chlorhexidine against Gram-negative and positive bacteria was discouraging. However, further clinical studies are necessitated to provide clinical evidence to support these observations.

IntechOpen eBooks, Nov 2, 2022

Recently, there have been various chemical carriers and routines for treatment of infections. Pla... more Recently, there have been various chemical carriers and routines for treatment of infections. Plant gum nanoparticles are being used greatly for this purpose. They have several advantages over chemical drug carriers including being biodegradable, biocompatible, nontoxic, providing better tolerance to the patient, and having fewer side effects. They also do not cause allergies in humans, do not irritate the skin or eyes, and have low production costs. The use of plant gums as drug carriers is limited due to a series of disadvantages. They may have microbial contamination because of the moisture in their content. Also, in storage, their viscosity decreases due to contact with water. By green nanoparticle synthesis of these plant gums as drug carriers, the disadvantages can be limited. There are several studies showing that plant gum drug carriers can have a great combination with various drugs and nanoparticles, thus they could be extremely effective against multi-resistant bacteria and even systemic illness like cancer. These days, the need for green synthesis of medicine and drug carriers has become quite popular and it will be even more essential in the future because of emerging antibiotic-resistant bacteria and climate change.

Journal of Comprehensive Pediatrics, Nov 23, 2015

Background: Sepsis refers to an illness resulting from a systemic inflammatory response to infect... more Background: Sepsis refers to an illness resulting from a systemic inflammatory response to infection, mainly caused by bacterial agents. Any delay in sepsis treatment can lead to high morbidity and mortality. Objectives: The aims of this study were to identify the common bacterial agents responsible for pediatric septicemia and determine their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns in Nemazee Hospital, Shiraz, Iran. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted within a two year period (2011-2013) for all patients with clinical manifestations of septicemia. Blood specimens were collected aseptically in BACTEC TM blood bottles, and conventional bacteriological methods were followed for isolation and identification of the bacteria. Antimicrobial susceptibility tests were performed by using the disk diffusion method in accordance with CLSI recommendations. Results: From a total of 491 blood cultures, 74 (15.1%) samples were detected as positive. The most common isolates were Gram positive cocci, and Staphylococcus epidermidis (48.6%) was found to be the most common Gram positive cocci. Among recovered Gram negative isolates, Acinetobacter spp. (8.1%) were the predominant isolates. Overall, the most effective antibiotics against Gram positive cocci were vancomycin (98%) and chloramphenicol (72.5%). In addition, the highest sensitivities to the agents tested against Gram negative isolates were to ciprofloxacin (47.8%) and chloramphenicol (30.4%). Conclusions: Due to the variable nature of antibiotic susceptibility patterns and etiological agents of septicemia, continual assessment of the most frequent pathogens associated with bloodstream infections and detection of their sensitivity patterns to locally available antibiotics seem to be reasonable measures.

Evaluating the effectiveness of Chlorhexidine on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria in Iran: a systematic review

Objective(s): Chlorhexidine is a highly effective, broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent available a... more Objective(s): Chlorhexidine is a highly effective, broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent available as a mouthwash, gel, spray, root canal rinse, and periodontal chips. Different results of the effectiveness of this substance have been reported in the studies, hence the aim of this survey is a systematic review of the studies conducted on the minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC) of chlorhexidine on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria isolated in health care centers in Iran. Materials and Methods: The data of this systemic review study were searched from international database including EMBASE, Scopus, PubMed/Medline and Cochrane library using appropriate English keywords until October 2022 and after filtering based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, 12 articles entered our study. Results: Out of a total 12 articles, 7 studies were conducted on Gram-positive bacteria,4 studies were conducted on Gram-negative bacteria and 1 study was assessed on both groups. Most studies have been...

Plant Gum Based Drug Carriers

IntechOpen eBooks, Nov 2, 2022

Journal of Current Biomedical Reports

Emerging of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused a worldwide o... more Emerging of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused a worldwide outbreak and a major public health problem. The present review was conducted to provide brief information about the origin, symptoms, transmission, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of the virus. A search was performed in the databases of PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, and Google scholar with English keywords including 2019-nCoV, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), SARS-CoV-2, and novel coronavirus from December 2019 to 15 March 2020, and the search results were evaluated. Selected studies have shown that the virus may have originated from the bat. It has also been shown that the virus receptor is angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) which is also the SARS virus receptor and is expressed in most human tissues. The most common way of virus transmission was suggested through respiratory droplets and close contact. It is also transmitted by asymptomatic patients, but vertical transmission from mother to fetus has not been confirmed. Real-time reverse transcriptase (RT)-PCR is the gold standard for SARS-CoV-2 detection, but chest computed tomography (CT) can be more sensitive to detect positive cases. Since no effective vaccine or drug for prevention and treatment of this disease has not yet been identified and also because of the high incubation and infection period, easy transmission, and the lack of complete recognition of the characteristics and stability in different environments, the best way to control of COVID-19 is to prevent the spread of the infection in different ways and take seriously personal and public hygiene.

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Advances in Microbiology, 2022

Background and Objectives: Klebsiella pneumoniae, one of the important causes of nosocomial infec... more Background and Objectives: Klebsiella pneumoniae, one of the important causes of nosocomial infections, is the most common extended spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) producing organism. ESBLs are defined as the enzymes capable of hydrolyzing oxyimino-cephalosporins, monobactams and carbapenems. The aims of this study were to identify ESBL-producing K. pneumoniae isolates and detect their antibiotic susceptibility pattern. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2012 to May 2013 in teaching hospitals in Shiraz. Clinical specimens from the urine, sputum, wound, blood, throat, and body fluids were isolated and identified as K. pneumoniae. Antibacterial susceptibility testing was performed for 14 antibiotics using disk diffusion method according to CLSI guidelines. Isolates showing resistant to at least one of the β-lactam antibiotics were then evaluated for production of β-lactamase enzymes using E-test ESBL and combined disk Method. Also, MICs for ceftazidime and imipenem were determined using E-test. The presence of the bla SHV , bla TEM ٫ bla PER and bla CTX-M genes was assessed by PCR. Results: Of 144 K. pneumoniae isolates from different specimens, 38 (26.3 %) was identified as ESBL producer by phenotypic confirmatory test. All ESBL producing isolates were susceptible to imipenem and meropenem and resistant to aztreonam. The highest rate of resistance belonged to amoxicillin (100%), cefotaxime (50%) and gentamicin (42.3%) and the lowest rates were seen for meropenem (11.8%), imipenem and amikacin (both 15.9%). Sixty-two isolates had MICs≥ 4 µg/ mL for ceftazidime, of which 38 were positive for ESBLs in phenotypic confirmatory tests (PCT). The prevalence of bla SHV , bla CTX-M , and bla TEM genes among these isolates were 22.2%, 19% and 16%. bla PER was not detected in the studied isolates. Conclusions: Due to the relatively high prevalence of ESBLs-producing K. pneumoniae isolates in the studied population, it seems that screening of infections caused by ESBL producers can lead to the most effective antibiotics therapies.

Galen Medical Journal, 2014

Background: Macrolides, Lincosamides and type B Streptogramins (MLSB) are commonly used for the t... more Background: Macrolides, Lincosamides and type B Streptogramins (MLSB) are commonly used for the treatment of Staphylococcal infections. Inducible MLSB resistance (iMLSB) cannot be identified by standard methods of antibiotic susceptibility testing. D-test appears to be a reliable indicator of iMLSB strains. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Clindamycin resistance phenotypes in Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) isolated from clinical samples in Shiraz, southwest of Iran.Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on a total of 302 S. aureus isolates which were collected from two teaching hospitals in Shiraz during 2012. Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) were screened based on their resistance to 30μg Cefoxitin disk. 168 Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) and 134 MRSA isolates were tested in this study. The isolates were tested for susceptibility to Clindamycin (2 µg) and Erythromycin (15 µg) by Clinical and La...

Tehran University Medical Journal TUMS Publications, 2015

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing problem in many bacterial pathogens and is of particular co... more Antimicrobial resistance is a growing problem in many bacterial pathogens and is of particular concern for hospital-acquired nosocomial infections. Klebsiella pneumonia is an important cause of nosocomial infections has rapidly become the most common extended spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) producing organism. ESBL are defined as the enzymes capable of hydrolyzing oxyimino-cephalosporins. The aim of this study was to compare phenotypic detection of ESBL using two phenotypically method among the clinical isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae. Methods: In this cross-sectional study a total of 144 isolates from clinical samples Urine, sputum, wound, blood, throat and body fluids isolated and identified as K. pneumoniae in a teaching hospitals in Shiraz within a six months period from December 2012 to May 2013. Antibacterial susceptibility test performed to 14 antibiotics by the disk diffusion method according to CLSI guideline and then isolates that were resistant to at least one of the beta-lactam antibiotics evaluated for the production of betalactamase enzymes by using E-test ESBL and combined disk method. Results: Totally 38 (26.3%) isolates produced ESBLs. All ESBL producing isolates were susceptible to imipenem and meropenem and resistant to aztreonam. The highest antibiotic resistance was observed for amoxicilin (100%) and the lowest antibiotic resistance was observed for meropenem (9.7%). The number of 38 (100%) isolates were identified as ESBL producer by using E-test ESBL ceftazidime. It was while using the combined disks; ceftazidime/clavulanic acid, cefotaxime/clavulanic acid and cefpodoxime/clavulanic acid, respectively 35 (92.1%), 34 (89.4%) and 31 (81.5%) of isolates identified as beta-lactamase producing isolates. Conclusion: Considering the high prevalence of bacteria producing ESBL, screening for infections caused by ESBL-producing isolates may be lead to the most effective antibiotics therapies.

Reports of biochemistry & molecular biology, 2019

Background Due to the ineffectiveness of the BCG vaccine, especially in adult pulmonary tuberculo... more Background Due to the ineffectiveness of the BCG vaccine, especially in adult pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), and variable efficacies against childhood forms of TB, developing an effective TB vaccine is a major priority in controlling this disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the immunogenicity of a DOTAP liposome formulation containing a fusion protein (FP) containing Mycobacterium tuberculosis HspX, PPE44, and EsxV. Methods The FP was expressed in E. coli BL21 cells and confirmed by SDS-PAGE and Western blots. The FP was then encapsulated in various liposomal formulations. Afterwards, liposomal size, zeta potential, and encapsulation efficiency were evaluated. Mice were subcutaneously vaccinated on days 0, 14, and 28 with liposomes containing the FP. Two weeks after the last injection, IFN-γ, IL-4, IL-17, and IL-12 in spleen cell culture supernatants, and IgG2a, IgG1, and IgG2b titers in sera were measured. Results The FP concentration was 1mg/ml. The encapsulation efficien...

Acta Microbiologica et Immunologica Hungarica, 2021

Acinetobacter baumannii, as a nosocomial pathogen has become a worldwide concern in recent years.... more Acinetobacter baumannii, as a nosocomial pathogen has become a worldwide concern in recent years. In the current study, the resistance to tetracyclines and colistin were assessed in the isolates from different provinces of Iran.During the timeline of this study, a number of 270 isolates of A. baumannii were collected from tracheal aspirates, wounds, urine and blood cultures. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) for tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline, tigecycline and colistin were evaluated. Tetracycline resistance genes were assessed by PCR. The mean expression level of adeB, adeJ and adeG were assessed using semi quantitative Real-Time PCR. The clonal relationship of the isolates was evaluated by the repetitive extragenic palindromic PCR (REP-PCR), International Clonal (IC) Lineage Multiplex PCR and multilocus sequence typing (MLST) (Pasteur scheme) methods.The MIC by microdilution method showed that 87.5, 51.4, 28, 0.74 and 0% of the isolates were resistant to tetracycli...

Assessment of a Novel Antimicrobial Peptide Against Clinically Isolated Animal Pathogens and Prediction of Its Thermal-Stability

Microbial Drug Resistance, 2019

Multidrug resistance of pathogenic microorganisms is a common problem in the treatment of infecti... more Multidrug resistance of pathogenic microorganisms is a common problem in the treatment of infections. Therefore, searching for new agents with antimicrobial activities appears to be essential. Thrombocidin-1 (TC-1) is an antimicrobial peptide (AMP) derived from platelets. The present study aimed to produce recombinant TC-1 (rTC-1) with His tag to evaluate its antimicrobial activity and also predict its thermal-stability through molecular dynamic (MD) simulations. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration of rTC-1 against bacterial isolates were determined. Considering the importance of thermal-stability of proteins in their therapeutic applications, thermal-stability of rTC-1 predicted through MD simulation during 25ns at two important temperatures including avian normal body temperature and water boiling temperature at sea level. MIC results revealed that rTC1 had the most and least potency against Salmonella enteritidis and Escherichia coli, respectively. The root-mean-square deviation of rTC-1 during 25ns MD simulations revealed that this protein is stable at avian normal body temperature (40°C) but might lose stability at water boiling temperature at sea level. rTC-1 as an AMP has a good potency against some bacterial pathogens especially Salmonella spp. and E. coli 0157:H7. rTC-1 can be used as an alternative for common antimicrobial agents used in clinical settings.

Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine, and Biotechnology, 2019

Tuberculosis has been a major health problem worldwide for years; therefore, it is important to d... more Tuberculosis has been a major health problem worldwide for years; therefore, it is important to develop and produce an effective vaccine against this disease. In this study, the immunogenicity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis fusion protein (FP) encapsulated in liposomes containing DDA/TDB was evaluated. The FP was expressed in E. coli BL21 and encapsulated in liposomal formulations. Three weeks after the last subcutaneous immunization, IFN-c, IL-4, IL-17, and IL-12 in spleen cell culture supernatants, and IgG2a, IgG1, and IgG2b titres in sera were measured. The greatest IFN-c and IL-12 interleukin concentrations were observed in the DDA/TDB/CHOL liposomes containing the FP. Initial injection with BCG improved the efficacy of the DDA/TDB/CHOL/FP vaccine. The IgG2a/IgG1 ratio was also high in the DDA/TDB/CHOL/FP group; furthermore, the IgG2a/IgG1 ratio was increased in the BCGprimed, DDA/TDB/CHOL/FP-boosted group, indicating induction of a cellular immune response. Our study showed that the FP-containing DDA/TDB/CHOL liposomes induced a Th1 response. However, the groups that first received BCG and then DDA/TDB/CHOL/FP had the greatest Th1 response in terms of IFN-c and IL-12 production of all the groups. This suggests that these formulations enhance the BCG vaccine's effectiveness.

AMB Express, 2019

Due to the emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria, treatment options for infectious diseases a... more Due to the emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria, treatment options for infectious diseases are decreasing. Bacteriocins are small antimicrobial peptides produced by numerous bacteria that offer alternative therapeutic strategies to combat multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. We evaluated the cloning, functional expression, and antimicrobial activities of enterocin P (EntP), a class II bacteriocin member, in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells. A synthetic gene matching CHO cell codon usage was designed from the known mature amino acid sequence of EntP and cloned into the protein expression vector pcDNA ™ 3.1(+). CHO cells were transformed with the recombinant plasmid and cultured, and the recombinant protein was purified by affinity chromatography. Antimicrobial activities of the recombinant EntP were evaluated on Gram-positive, Gram-negative, and multidrug-resistant pathogens. Recombinant EntP inhibited growth of a variety of bacteria, including pathogenic species known to cause nosocomial infections, often with multidrug-resistant strains. In addition, recombinant EntP demonstrated broad antimicrobial activities in both high salt medium and human plasma and was stable at high temperatures. The broad antimicrobial activity and stability of EntP make it an attractive therapeutic candidate, particularly for treatment of multidrug-resistant bacterial infections.

DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), 2018

Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health, Dec 1, 2020

Allium hirtifolium (Persian shallot) belongs to the Alliaceae family. Recently, the ethanolic ext... more Allium hirtifolium (Persian shallot) belongs to the Alliaceae family. Recently, the ethanolic extract of Persian shallot has significant activity against some important clinical pathogens. The present study aimed to evaluate the in-vitro antibacterial potency of the ethanolic extracts of Persian shallot (Iranian Moosir) combined with common antibiotics against five clinically important antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Methods: Antibacterial activities were determined using the disc-diffusion method. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) were also evaluated using the broth microdilution method for the extract and selected antibiotics. In addition, the checkerboard technique was applied to evaluate the combined effects of the extract and antibiotics. Results: The MICs of the extract and antibiotics were within the ranges of 4-16 mg/ml and 4-128 µg/ml, respectively. The MBCs of the extract and antibiotics were within the ranges of 8-16 mg/ml and 8-128 µg/ml, respectively. The results of the checkerboard technique showed that amikacin and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole had synergistic effects, while levofloxacin, imipenem, and vancomycin exerted antagonistic effects on the isolates in combination with the extract. Conclusion: The in-vitro application of Persian shallot extract combined with amikacin and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole is recommended to effectively inhibit the growth of five clinically significant antibiotic-resistant pathogens.

Gene Reports, Dec 1, 2019

Bakground: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a major nosocomial uropathogen. It can tolerate a wide varie... more Bakground: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a major nosocomial uropathogen. It can tolerate a wide variety of physical conditions and many antibiotics by different resistance mechanisms. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the mechanisms of antibiotics resistance in uropathogenic P. aeruginosa clinical isolates. Methods: Two hundred sixty six urine samples were collected from Zagazig University Hospitals, Zagazig, Egypt. P. aeruginosa isolates were identified using standard microbiological tests. The sensitivity to different antibiotics was determined by disc diffusion method. Anti-microbial resistance mechanisms were investigated using phenotypic methods and confirmed by PCR. Results: Fifty P. aeruginosa isolates were recovered. All isolates were MDR and were resistant to amoxicillin/clavulinic, sulphamethaxzole/trimethoprim, doxycycline and ceftazidime. Phenotypic detection of resistance mechanisms revealed that all strains have efflux mechanism, outer membrane porins, and AmpC β-lactamase; none of the strains showed ESBL activity and two of the imipenem resistant strains showed MβL activity. PCR analysis showed that all strains have MexAB-R, OprD and AmpC genes, 42 strains had PSE gene, while VEB and VIM genes were not detected. Conclusion: The resistance rates in P. aeruginosa were higher than global values; this resistance was attributed to several mechanisms. This high resistance is alarming and necessitates applying strict antibiotic prescription policies.

AMB Express, Jan 7, 2019

Due to the emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria, treatment options for infectious diseases a... more Due to the emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria, treatment options for infectious diseases are decreasing. Bacteriocins are small antimicrobial peptides produced by numerous bacteria that offer alternative therapeutic strategies to combat multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. We evaluated the cloning, functional expression, and antimicrobial activities of enterocin P (EntP), a class II bacteriocin member, in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells. A synthetic gene matching CHO cell codon usage was designed from the known mature amino acid sequence of EntP and cloned into the protein expression vector pcDNA ™ 3.1(+). CHO cells were transformed with the recombinant plasmid and cultured, and the recombinant protein was purified by affinity chromatography. Antimicrobial activities of the recombinant EntP were evaluated on Gram-positive, Gram-negative, and multidrug-resistant pathogens. Recombinant EntP inhibited growth of a variety of bacteria, including pathogenic species known to cause nosocomial infections, often with multidrug-resistant strains. In addition, recombinant EntP demonstrated broad antimicrobial activities in both high salt medium and human plasma and was stable at high temperatures. The broad antimicrobial activity and stability of EntP make it an attractive therapeutic candidate, particularly for treatment of multidrug-resistant bacterial infections.

Journal of current biomedical reports, Nov 25, 2020

Emerging of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused a worldwide o... more Emerging of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused a worldwide outbreak and a major public health problem. The present review was conducted to provide brief information about the origin, symptoms, transmission, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of the virus. A search was performed in the databases of PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, and Google scholar with English keywords including 2019-nCoV, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), SARS-CoV-2, and novel coronavirus from December 2019 to 15 March 2020, and the search results were evaluated. Selected studies have shown that the virus may have originated from the bat. It has also been shown that the virus receptor is angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) which is also the SARS virus receptor and is expressed in most human tissues. The most common way of virus transmission was suggested through respiratory droplets and close contact. It is also transmitted by asymptomatic patients, but vertical transmission from mother to fetus has not been confirmed. Real-time reverse transcriptase (RT)-PCR is the gold standard for SARS-CoV-2 detection, but chest computed tomography (CT) can be more sensitive to detect positive cases. Since no effective vaccine or drug for prevention and treatment of this disease has not yet been identified and also because of the high incubation and infection period, easy transmission, and the lack of complete recognition of the characteristics and stability in different environments, the best way to control of COVID-19 is to prevent the spread of the infection in different ways and take seriously personal and public hygiene.

Microbial Pathogenesis, May 1, 2018

The most common spoligotype of Mycobacterium bovis isolated in the world and the recommended loci... more The most common spoligotype of Mycobacterium bovis isolated in the world and the recommended loci for VNTR typing; A systematic review

Research Square (Research Square), Jan 5, 2023

Objective(s): Chlorhexidine is a highly effective, broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent available a... more Objective(s): Chlorhexidine is a highly effective, broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent available as a mouthwash, gel, spray, root canal rinse, and periodontal chips. Different results of the effectiveness of this substance have been reported in the studies, hence the aim of this survey is a systematic review of the studies conducted on the minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC) of chlorhexidine on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria isolated in health care centers in Iran. Materials and Methods: The data of this systemic review study were searched from international database including EMBASE, Scopus, PubMed/Medline and Cochrane library using appropriate English keywords until October 2022 and after ltering based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, 12 articles entered our study. Results: Out of a total 12 articles, 7 studies were conducted on Gram-positive bacteria,4 studies were conducted on Gram-negative bacteria and 1 study was assessed on both groups. Most studies have been done on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The lowest and admissible MIC was 0.5 µg/mL and on the ip side the highest was 625 µg/mL. Conclusion: Based on our analysis, antibacterial activity of chlorhexidine against Gram-negative and positive bacteria was discouraging. However, further clinical studies are necessitated to provide clinical evidence to support these observations.

IntechOpen eBooks, Nov 2, 2022

Recently, there have been various chemical carriers and routines for treatment of infections. Pla... more Recently, there have been various chemical carriers and routines for treatment of infections. Plant gum nanoparticles are being used greatly for this purpose. They have several advantages over chemical drug carriers including being biodegradable, biocompatible, nontoxic, providing better tolerance to the patient, and having fewer side effects. They also do not cause allergies in humans, do not irritate the skin or eyes, and have low production costs. The use of plant gums as drug carriers is limited due to a series of disadvantages. They may have microbial contamination because of the moisture in their content. Also, in storage, their viscosity decreases due to contact with water. By green nanoparticle synthesis of these plant gums as drug carriers, the disadvantages can be limited. There are several studies showing that plant gum drug carriers can have a great combination with various drugs and nanoparticles, thus they could be extremely effective against multi-resistant bacteria and even systemic illness like cancer. These days, the need for green synthesis of medicine and drug carriers has become quite popular and it will be even more essential in the future because of emerging antibiotic-resistant bacteria and climate change.

Journal of Comprehensive Pediatrics, Nov 23, 2015

Background: Sepsis refers to an illness resulting from a systemic inflammatory response to infect... more Background: Sepsis refers to an illness resulting from a systemic inflammatory response to infection, mainly caused by bacterial agents. Any delay in sepsis treatment can lead to high morbidity and mortality. Objectives: The aims of this study were to identify the common bacterial agents responsible for pediatric septicemia and determine their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns in Nemazee Hospital, Shiraz, Iran. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted within a two year period (2011-2013) for all patients with clinical manifestations of septicemia. Blood specimens were collected aseptically in BACTEC TM blood bottles, and conventional bacteriological methods were followed for isolation and identification of the bacteria. Antimicrobial susceptibility tests were performed by using the disk diffusion method in accordance with CLSI recommendations. Results: From a total of 491 blood cultures, 74 (15.1%) samples were detected as positive. The most common isolates were Gram positive cocci, and Staphylococcus epidermidis (48.6%) was found to be the most common Gram positive cocci. Among recovered Gram negative isolates, Acinetobacter spp. (8.1%) were the predominant isolates. Overall, the most effective antibiotics against Gram positive cocci were vancomycin (98%) and chloramphenicol (72.5%). In addition, the highest sensitivities to the agents tested against Gram negative isolates were to ciprofloxacin (47.8%) and chloramphenicol (30.4%). Conclusions: Due to the variable nature of antibiotic susceptibility patterns and etiological agents of septicemia, continual assessment of the most frequent pathogens associated with bloodstream infections and detection of their sensitivity patterns to locally available antibiotics seem to be reasonable measures.

Evaluating the effectiveness of Chlorhexidine on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria in Iran: a systematic review

Objective(s): Chlorhexidine is a highly effective, broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent available a... more Objective(s): Chlorhexidine is a highly effective, broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent available as a mouthwash, gel, spray, root canal rinse, and periodontal chips. Different results of the effectiveness of this substance have been reported in the studies, hence the aim of this survey is a systematic review of the studies conducted on the minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC) of chlorhexidine on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria isolated in health care centers in Iran. Materials and Methods: The data of this systemic review study were searched from international database including EMBASE, Scopus, PubMed/Medline and Cochrane library using appropriate English keywords until October 2022 and after filtering based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, 12 articles entered our study. Results: Out of a total 12 articles, 7 studies were conducted on Gram-positive bacteria,4 studies were conducted on Gram-negative bacteria and 1 study was assessed on both groups. Most studies have been...

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IntechOpen eBooks, Nov 2, 2022

Journal of Current Biomedical Reports

Emerging of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused a worldwide o... more Emerging of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused a worldwide outbreak and a major public health problem. The present review was conducted to provide brief information about the origin, symptoms, transmission, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of the virus. A search was performed in the databases of PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, and Google scholar with English keywords including 2019-nCoV, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), SARS-CoV-2, and novel coronavirus from December 2019 to 15 March 2020, and the search results were evaluated. Selected studies have shown that the virus may have originated from the bat. It has also been shown that the virus receptor is angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) which is also the SARS virus receptor and is expressed in most human tissues. The most common way of virus transmission was suggested through respiratory droplets and close contact. It is also transmitted by asymptomatic patients, but vertical transmission from mother to fetus has not been confirmed. Real-time reverse transcriptase (RT)-PCR is the gold standard for SARS-CoV-2 detection, but chest computed tomography (CT) can be more sensitive to detect positive cases. Since no effective vaccine or drug for prevention and treatment of this disease has not yet been identified and also because of the high incubation and infection period, easy transmission, and the lack of complete recognition of the characteristics and stability in different environments, the best way to control of COVID-19 is to prevent the spread of the infection in different ways and take seriously personal and public hygiene.

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Advances in Microbiology, 2022

Background and Objectives: Klebsiella pneumoniae, one of the important causes of nosocomial infec... more Background and Objectives: Klebsiella pneumoniae, one of the important causes of nosocomial infections, is the most common extended spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) producing organism. ESBLs are defined as the enzymes capable of hydrolyzing oxyimino-cephalosporins, monobactams and carbapenems. The aims of this study were to identify ESBL-producing K. pneumoniae isolates and detect their antibiotic susceptibility pattern. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2012 to May 2013 in teaching hospitals in Shiraz. Clinical specimens from the urine, sputum, wound, blood, throat, and body fluids were isolated and identified as K. pneumoniae. Antibacterial susceptibility testing was performed for 14 antibiotics using disk diffusion method according to CLSI guidelines. Isolates showing resistant to at least one of the β-lactam antibiotics were then evaluated for production of β-lactamase enzymes using E-test ESBL and combined disk Method. Also, MICs for ceftazidime and imipenem were determined using E-test. The presence of the bla SHV , bla TEM ٫ bla PER and bla CTX-M genes was assessed by PCR. Results: Of 144 K. pneumoniae isolates from different specimens, 38 (26.3 %) was identified as ESBL producer by phenotypic confirmatory test. All ESBL producing isolates were susceptible to imipenem and meropenem and resistant to aztreonam. The highest rate of resistance belonged to amoxicillin (100%), cefotaxime (50%) and gentamicin (42.3%) and the lowest rates were seen for meropenem (11.8%), imipenem and amikacin (both 15.9%). Sixty-two isolates had MICs≥ 4 µg/ mL for ceftazidime, of which 38 were positive for ESBLs in phenotypic confirmatory tests (PCT). The prevalence of bla SHV , bla CTX-M , and bla TEM genes among these isolates were 22.2%, 19% and 16%. bla PER was not detected in the studied isolates. Conclusions: Due to the relatively high prevalence of ESBLs-producing K. pneumoniae isolates in the studied population, it seems that screening of infections caused by ESBL producers can lead to the most effective antibiotics therapies.

Galen Medical Journal, 2014

Background: Macrolides, Lincosamides and type B Streptogramins (MLSB) are commonly used for the t... more Background: Macrolides, Lincosamides and type B Streptogramins (MLSB) are commonly used for the treatment of Staphylococcal infections. Inducible MLSB resistance (iMLSB) cannot be identified by standard methods of antibiotic susceptibility testing. D-test appears to be a reliable indicator of iMLSB strains. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Clindamycin resistance phenotypes in Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) isolated from clinical samples in Shiraz, southwest of Iran.Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on a total of 302 S. aureus isolates which were collected from two teaching hospitals in Shiraz during 2012. Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) were screened based on their resistance to 30μg Cefoxitin disk. 168 Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) and 134 MRSA isolates were tested in this study. The isolates were tested for susceptibility to Clindamycin (2 µg) and Erythromycin (15 µg) by Clinical and La...

Tehran University Medical Journal TUMS Publications, 2015

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing problem in many bacterial pathogens and is of particular co... more Antimicrobial resistance is a growing problem in many bacterial pathogens and is of particular concern for hospital-acquired nosocomial infections. Klebsiella pneumonia is an important cause of nosocomial infections has rapidly become the most common extended spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) producing organism. ESBL are defined as the enzymes capable of hydrolyzing oxyimino-cephalosporins. The aim of this study was to compare phenotypic detection of ESBL using two phenotypically method among the clinical isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae. Methods: In this cross-sectional study a total of 144 isolates from clinical samples Urine, sputum, wound, blood, throat and body fluids isolated and identified as K. pneumoniae in a teaching hospitals in Shiraz within a six months period from December 2012 to May 2013. Antibacterial susceptibility test performed to 14 antibiotics by the disk diffusion method according to CLSI guideline and then isolates that were resistant to at least one of the beta-lactam antibiotics evaluated for the production of betalactamase enzymes by using E-test ESBL and combined disk method. Results: Totally 38 (26.3%) isolates produced ESBLs. All ESBL producing isolates were susceptible to imipenem and meropenem and resistant to aztreonam. The highest antibiotic resistance was observed for amoxicilin (100%) and the lowest antibiotic resistance was observed for meropenem (9.7%). The number of 38 (100%) isolates were identified as ESBL producer by using E-test ESBL ceftazidime. It was while using the combined disks; ceftazidime/clavulanic acid, cefotaxime/clavulanic acid and cefpodoxime/clavulanic acid, respectively 35 (92.1%), 34 (89.4%) and 31 (81.5%) of isolates identified as beta-lactamase producing isolates. Conclusion: Considering the high prevalence of bacteria producing ESBL, screening for infections caused by ESBL-producing isolates may be lead to the most effective antibiotics therapies.

Reports of biochemistry & molecular biology, 2019

Background Due to the ineffectiveness of the BCG vaccine, especially in adult pulmonary tuberculo... more Background Due to the ineffectiveness of the BCG vaccine, especially in adult pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), and variable efficacies against childhood forms of TB, developing an effective TB vaccine is a major priority in controlling this disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the immunogenicity of a DOTAP liposome formulation containing a fusion protein (FP) containing Mycobacterium tuberculosis HspX, PPE44, and EsxV. Methods The FP was expressed in E. coli BL21 cells and confirmed by SDS-PAGE and Western blots. The FP was then encapsulated in various liposomal formulations. Afterwards, liposomal size, zeta potential, and encapsulation efficiency were evaluated. Mice were subcutaneously vaccinated on days 0, 14, and 28 with liposomes containing the FP. Two weeks after the last injection, IFN-γ, IL-4, IL-17, and IL-12 in spleen cell culture supernatants, and IgG2a, IgG1, and IgG2b titers in sera were measured. Results The FP concentration was 1mg/ml. The encapsulation efficien...

Acta Microbiologica et Immunologica Hungarica, 2021

Acinetobacter baumannii, as a nosocomial pathogen has become a worldwide concern in recent years.... more Acinetobacter baumannii, as a nosocomial pathogen has become a worldwide concern in recent years. In the current study, the resistance to tetracyclines and colistin were assessed in the isolates from different provinces of Iran.During the timeline of this study, a number of 270 isolates of A. baumannii were collected from tracheal aspirates, wounds, urine and blood cultures. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) for tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline, tigecycline and colistin were evaluated. Tetracycline resistance genes were assessed by PCR. The mean expression level of adeB, adeJ and adeG were assessed using semi quantitative Real-Time PCR. The clonal relationship of the isolates was evaluated by the repetitive extragenic palindromic PCR (REP-PCR), International Clonal (IC) Lineage Multiplex PCR and multilocus sequence typing (MLST) (Pasteur scheme) methods.The MIC by microdilution method showed that 87.5, 51.4, 28, 0.74 and 0% of the isolates were resistant to tetracycli...

Assessment of a Novel Antimicrobial Peptide Against Clinically Isolated Animal Pathogens and Prediction of Its Thermal-Stability

Microbial Drug Resistance, 2019

Multidrug resistance of pathogenic microorganisms is a common problem in the treatment of infecti... more Multidrug resistance of pathogenic microorganisms is a common problem in the treatment of infections. Therefore, searching for new agents with antimicrobial activities appears to be essential. Thrombocidin-1 (TC-1) is an antimicrobial peptide (AMP) derived from platelets. The present study aimed to produce recombinant TC-1 (rTC-1) with His tag to evaluate its antimicrobial activity and also predict its thermal-stability through molecular dynamic (MD) simulations. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration of rTC-1 against bacterial isolates were determined. Considering the importance of thermal-stability of proteins in their therapeutic applications, thermal-stability of rTC-1 predicted through MD simulation during 25ns at two important temperatures including avian normal body temperature and water boiling temperature at sea level. MIC results revealed that rTC1 had the most and least potency against Salmonella enteritidis and Escherichia coli, respectively. The root-mean-square deviation of rTC-1 during 25ns MD simulations revealed that this protein is stable at avian normal body temperature (40°C) but might lose stability at water boiling temperature at sea level. rTC-1 as an AMP has a good potency against some bacterial pathogens especially Salmonella spp. and E. coli 0157:H7. rTC-1 can be used as an alternative for common antimicrobial agents used in clinical settings.

Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine, and Biotechnology, 2019

Tuberculosis has been a major health problem worldwide for years; therefore, it is important to d... more Tuberculosis has been a major health problem worldwide for years; therefore, it is important to develop and produce an effective vaccine against this disease. In this study, the immunogenicity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis fusion protein (FP) encapsulated in liposomes containing DDA/TDB was evaluated. The FP was expressed in E. coli BL21 and encapsulated in liposomal formulations. Three weeks after the last subcutaneous immunization, IFN-c, IL-4, IL-17, and IL-12 in spleen cell culture supernatants, and IgG2a, IgG1, and IgG2b titres in sera were measured. The greatest IFN-c and IL-12 interleukin concentrations were observed in the DDA/TDB/CHOL liposomes containing the FP. Initial injection with BCG improved the efficacy of the DDA/TDB/CHOL/FP vaccine. The IgG2a/IgG1 ratio was also high in the DDA/TDB/CHOL/FP group; furthermore, the IgG2a/IgG1 ratio was increased in the BCGprimed, DDA/TDB/CHOL/FP-boosted group, indicating induction of a cellular immune response. Our study showed that the FP-containing DDA/TDB/CHOL liposomes induced a Th1 response. However, the groups that first received BCG and then DDA/TDB/CHOL/FP had the greatest Th1 response in terms of IFN-c and IL-12 production of all the groups. This suggests that these formulations enhance the BCG vaccine's effectiveness.

AMB Express, 2019

Due to the emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria, treatment options for infectious diseases a... more Due to the emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria, treatment options for infectious diseases are decreasing. Bacteriocins are small antimicrobial peptides produced by numerous bacteria that offer alternative therapeutic strategies to combat multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. We evaluated the cloning, functional expression, and antimicrobial activities of enterocin P (EntP), a class II bacteriocin member, in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells. A synthetic gene matching CHO cell codon usage was designed from the known mature amino acid sequence of EntP and cloned into the protein expression vector pcDNA ™ 3.1(+). CHO cells were transformed with the recombinant plasmid and cultured, and the recombinant protein was purified by affinity chromatography. Antimicrobial activities of the recombinant EntP were evaluated on Gram-positive, Gram-negative, and multidrug-resistant pathogens. Recombinant EntP inhibited growth of a variety of bacteria, including pathogenic species known to cause nosocomial infections, often with multidrug-resistant strains. In addition, recombinant EntP demonstrated broad antimicrobial activities in both high salt medium and human plasma and was stable at high temperatures. The broad antimicrobial activity and stability of EntP make it an attractive therapeutic candidate, particularly for treatment of multidrug-resistant bacterial infections.