Acetylshikonin Derived From Arnebia euchroma (Royle) Johnst Kills Multidrug‐Resistant Gram‐Positive Pathogens In Vitro and In Vivo
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| author | Xia Xiao Yanhu Huang Wei Liu Yuan Liu Haijie Zhang Chuang Meng Zhiqiang Wang |
| author_facet | Xia Xiao Yanhu Huang Wei Liu Yuan Liu Haijie Zhang Chuang Meng Zhiqiang Wang Xia Xiao Yanhu Huang Wei Liu Yuan Liu Haijie Zhang Chuang Meng Zhiqiang Wang |
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| contents | Acetylshikonin Derived From Arnebia euchroma (Royle) Johnst Kills Multidrug‐Resistant Gram‐Positive Pathogens In Vitro and In Vivo Xia Xiao Yanhu Huang Wei Liu Yuan Liu Haijie Zhang Chuang Meng Zhiqiang Wang Phytotherapy Research ABSTRACTThe rising prevalence of multidrug‐resistant (MDR) Gram‐positive bacteria threatens the effectiveness of current antibiotic therapies. However, the development of new antibiotics has stagnated in recent years, highlighted the critical need for the discovery of innovative antimicrobial agents. This study aims to evaluate the antibacterial activity of naphthoquinones derived from Arnebia euchroma (Royle) Johnst (ADNs) and elucidate their underlying mechanisms. The antibacterial efficacy of ADNs was assessed using the microbroth dilution method. The antibacterial mechanism of acetylshikonin (ASK) was further explored through scanning electron microscopy, RNA‐Seq and transcriptomic analysis, fluorescent probes, high‐performance liquid chromatography, qRT‐PCR and molecular docking. The results demonstrated that all the ADNs exhibit potent antibacterial activity against MDR Gram‐positive pathogens, including methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin‐resistant Enterococcus, and linezolid‐resistant Enterococcus. Notably, ASK showed minimum inhibitory concentration of 1–2 μg/mL against MRSA. Mechanistic investigations revealed that ASK operates through a multifaceted antibacterial mechanism. First, ASK disrupts bacterial membrane integrity and dissipates proton motive force by targeting membrane phospholipids. Further analysis demonstrated a significant reduction in oxygen consumption and ATP production, indicative of respiratory chain inhibition. Additionally, ASK interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis, as evidenced by reduction of peptidoglycan precursors and downregulated expression of genes involved in peptidoglycan synthesis. In conclusion, ASK represents a promising antimicrobial agent with potential efficacy against infections caused by MDR Gram‐positive bacteria and offers valuable insights for the development of novel therapeutic strategies. 10.1002/ptr.8427 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor |
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| spellingShingle | Acetylshikonin Derived From Arnebia euchroma (Royle) Johnst Kills Multidrug‐Resistant Gram‐Positive Pathogens In Vitro and In Vivo Xia Xiao Yanhu Huang Wei Liu Yuan Liu Haijie Zhang Chuang Meng Zhiqiang Wang Phytotherapy Research Acetylshikonin Derived From Arnebia euchroma (Royle) Johnst Kills Multidrug‐Resistant Gram‐Positive Pathogens In Vitro and In Vivo Xia Xiao Yanhu Huang Wei Liu Yuan Liu Haijie Zhang Chuang Meng Zhiqiang Wang Phytotherapy Research ABSTRACTThe rising prevalence of multidrug‐resistant (MDR) Gram‐positive bacteria threatens the effectiveness of current antibiotic therapies. However, the development of new antibiotics has stagnated in recent years, highlighted the critical need for the discovery of innovative antimicrobial agents. This study aims to evaluate the antibacterial activity of naphthoquinones derived from Arnebia euchroma (Royle) Johnst (ADNs) and elucidate their underlying mechanisms. The antibacterial efficacy of ADNs was assessed using the microbroth dilution method. The antibacterial mechanism of acetylshikonin (ASK) was further explored through scanning electron microscopy, RNA‐Seq and transcriptomic analysis, fluorescent probes, high‐performance liquid chromatography, qRT‐PCR and molecular docking. The results demonstrated that all the ADNs exhibit potent antibacterial activity against MDR Gram‐positive pathogens, including methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin‐resistant Enterococcus, and linezolid‐resistant Enterococcus. Notably, ASK showed minimum inhibitory concentration of 1–2 μg/mL against MRSA. Mechanistic investigations revealed that ASK operates through a multifaceted antibacterial mechanism. First, ASK disrupts bacterial membrane integrity and dissipates proton motive force by targeting membrane phospholipids. Further analysis demonstrated a significant reduction in oxygen consumption and ATP production, indicative of respiratory chain inhibition. Additionally, ASK interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis, as evidenced by reduction of peptidoglycan precursors and downregulated expression of genes involved in peptidoglycan synthesis. In conclusion, ASK represents a promising antimicrobial agent with potential efficacy against infections caused by MDR Gram‐positive bacteria and offers valuable insights for the development of novel therapeutic strategies. 10.1002/ptr.8427 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor |
| title | Acetylshikonin Derived From Arnebia euchroma (Royle) Johnst Kills Multidrug‐Resistant Gram‐Positive Pathogens In Vitro and In Vivo |
| topic | Phytotherapy Research |
| url | https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ptr.8427 |