ArticleJournal of biomedical science2024
Development of novel antimicrobials with engineered endolysin LysECD7-SMAP to combat Gram-negative bacterial infections.
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- Machine learning prediction of antibiotic resistance in Gram-negative pneumonia: a clinical-genomic integrated model.BMC microbiology · 2026Article
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- Unveiling the antibacterial effects of endolysin POE and holin Hol8 from Pseudomonas otitidis phage vB_PotS-PotUPM1.World journal of microbiology & biotechnology · 2026Article
- Phage and endolysin-based inhibition ofFrontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2026Review
- Wound-Healing Potential of Engineered Lysin GRC-ML07 inAntibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Next-generation antimicrobials: A review of phage lysins as precision weapons against drug-resistant pathogens.Virulence · 2025Review
- Role of the microbiome in diabetic wound healing: implications for new therapeutic approaches.Archives of microbiology · 2025Review
- In Vivo Comparison of Branched vs Linear Pegylation of a Capsule-Degrading Enzyme for Treatment of Anthrax.ACS omega · 2025Article
- Modifying Pharmacokinetic Properties of the Gram-Negative Bacteria Targeting Endolysin ML06 Without Affecting Antibacterial Activity.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Endolysins and membrane-active peptides: innovative engineering strategies against gram-negative bacteria.Frontiers in microbiology · 2025Review
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backgroundAmong the non-traditional antibacterial agents in development, only a few targets critical Gram-negative bacteria such as carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii or cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. Endolysins and their genetically modified versions meet the World Health Organization criteria for innovation, have a novel mode of antibacterial action, no known bacterial cross-resistance, and are being intensively studied for application against Gram-negative pathogens.
methodsThe study presents a multidisciplinary approach, including genetic engineering of LysECD7-SMAP and production of recombinant endolysin, its analysis by crystal structure solution following molecular dynamics simulations and evaluation of antibacterial properties. Two types of antimicrobial dosage forms were formulated, resulting in lyophilized powder for injection and hydroxyethylcellulose gel for topical administration. Their efficacy was estimated in the treatment of sepsis, and pneumonia models in BALB/c mice, diabetes-associated wound infection in the leptin receptor-deficient db/db mice and infected burn wounds in rats.
resultsIn this work, we investigate the application strategies of the engineered endolysin LysECD7-SMAP and its dosage forms evaluated in preclinical studies. The catalytic domain of the enzyme shares the conserved structure of endopeptidases containing a putative antimicrobial peptide at the C-terminus of polypeptide chain. The activity of endolysins has been demonstrated against a range of pathogens, such as Klebsiella pneumoniae, A. baumannii, P. aeruginosa, Staphylococcus haemolyticus, Achromobacter spp, Burkholderia cepacia complex and Haemophylus influenzae, including those with multidrug resistance. The efficacy of candidate dosage forms has been confirmed in in vivo studies. Some aspects of the interaction of LysECD7-SMAP with cell wall molecular targets are also discussed.
conclusionsOur studies demonstrate the potential of LysECD7-SMAP therapeutics for the systemic or topical treatment of infectious diseases caused by susceptible Gram-negative bacterial species and are critical to proceed LysECD7-SMAP-based antimicrobials trials to advanced stages.
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