Antimicrobial effect and inhibition of biofilm formation by phenolic acids on multi-drug resistant klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from a Public Hospital from Pernambuco, Brazil

Klebsiella pneumoniae is an opportunistic pathogen related to several cases of healthcare-associated and community-acquired infections worldwide, especially in Brazil. Numerous studies have shown that isolated secondary metabolites, such as phenolic acids, have the potential to act against this pro...

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Main Authors: Rafael Artur de Queiroz Cavalcanti de Sá, Bárbara de Azevedo Ramos, Fernanda Ferrreira de Caldas Padilha, Tainara Fernandes Dantas, Amanda Vieira de Barros, Bruno Oliveira de Veras, Maria Betânia Melo de Oliveira, Maria Tereza dos Santos Correia
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Published: Universidade do Oeste de Santa Catarina 2024-12-01
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author Rafael Artur de Queiroz Cavalcanti de Sá
Bárbara de Azevedo Ramos
Fernanda Ferrreira de Caldas Padilha
Tainara Fernandes Dantas
Amanda Vieira de Barros
Bruno Oliveira de Veras
Maria Betânia Melo de Oliveira
Maria Tereza dos Santos Correia
author_facet Rafael Artur de Queiroz Cavalcanti de Sá
Bárbara de Azevedo Ramos
Fernanda Ferrreira de Caldas Padilha
Tainara Fernandes Dantas
Amanda Vieira de Barros
Bruno Oliveira de Veras
Maria Betânia Melo de Oliveira
Maria Tereza dos Santos Correia
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description Klebsiella pneumoniae is an opportunistic pathogen related to several cases of healthcare-associated and community-acquired infections worldwide, especially in Brazil. Numerous studies have shown that isolated secondary metabolites, such as phenolic acids, have the potential to act against this problem. This study aimed to investigate the inhibitory potential associated with phenolic acids on growth and biofilm formation in clinical isolates of Multidrug-Resistant and Extensively Drug-Resistant K. pneumoniae (MDR/XDR-KP). Four clinical isolates from a public hospital in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, and a sensitive standard strain were used. The initial identification of the samples was carried out using VITEK®2 and BD-PhoenixTM 100 automation equipment, as well as the characterization of the resistance profile. The samples were then confirmed using the MALDI-TOF/MS technique. The Crystal Violet method was used to assess biofilm formation capacity. Four phenolic acids (gallic, trans-ferulic, caffeic, and 4-hydroxybenzoic) were used to evaluate the antimicrobial and biofilm-forming activities. The isolates were confirmed as K. pneumoniae species with MALDI-TOF/MS scores ranging from 2.459-2.083. The samples showed both MDR and XDR resistance profiles, and biofilm formation with different intensities. Of all the compounds tested, caffeic and trans-ferulic acids were the most effective, with growth and biofilm inhibition values of 70-85% and 70-90% using a concentration of 2 mg/mL, respectively. Notably, K. pneumoniae belongs to a group considered by the WHO to be a critical public health priority to be combated. In this context, the results showed that phenolic acids had a great potential impact on both bacterial growth and the biofilm-forming capacity of MDR/XDR-KP clinical isolates. This leads us to recognize the use of phenolic acids as a possible alternative in the fight against infections caused by MDR, XDR, and biofilm-forming bacterial species.
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spelling doaj-art-ce2f343aa30b452eaf5d765c430260fa2025-08-20T01:56:56ZengUniversidade do Oeste de Santa CatarinaEvidência1519-52872236-60592024-12-012410.18593/evid.34023Antimicrobial effect and inhibition of biofilm formation by phenolic acids on multi-drug resistant klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from a Public Hospital from Pernambuco, BrazilRafael Artur de Queiroz Cavalcanti de Sá0Bárbara de Azevedo Ramos1Fernanda Ferrreira de Caldas Padilha2Tainara Fernandes Dantas3Amanda Vieira de Barros4Bruno Oliveira de Veras5Maria Betânia Melo de Oliveira6Maria Tereza dos Santos Correia7Universidade Federal de PernambucoUniversidade Federal de PernambucoUniversidade Federal de PernambucoUniversidade Federal de PernambucoUniversidade Federal de PernambucoUniversidade Federal de PernambucoUniversidade Federal de PernambucoUniversidade Federal de Pernambuco Klebsiella pneumoniae is an opportunistic pathogen related to several cases of healthcare-associated and community-acquired infections worldwide, especially in Brazil. Numerous studies have shown that isolated secondary metabolites, such as phenolic acids, have the potential to act against this problem. This study aimed to investigate the inhibitory potential associated with phenolic acids on growth and biofilm formation in clinical isolates of Multidrug-Resistant and Extensively Drug-Resistant K. pneumoniae (MDR/XDR-KP). Four clinical isolates from a public hospital in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, and a sensitive standard strain were used. The initial identification of the samples was carried out using VITEK®2 and BD-PhoenixTM 100 automation equipment, as well as the characterization of the resistance profile. The samples were then confirmed using the MALDI-TOF/MS technique. The Crystal Violet method was used to assess biofilm formation capacity. Four phenolic acids (gallic, trans-ferulic, caffeic, and 4-hydroxybenzoic) were used to evaluate the antimicrobial and biofilm-forming activities. The isolates were confirmed as K. pneumoniae species with MALDI-TOF/MS scores ranging from 2.459-2.083. The samples showed both MDR and XDR resistance profiles, and biofilm formation with different intensities. Of all the compounds tested, caffeic and trans-ferulic acids were the most effective, with growth and biofilm inhibition values of 70-85% and 70-90% using a concentration of 2 mg/mL, respectively. Notably, K. pneumoniae belongs to a group considered by the WHO to be a critical public health priority to be combated. In this context, the results showed that phenolic acids had a great potential impact on both bacterial growth and the biofilm-forming capacity of MDR/XDR-KP clinical isolates. This leads us to recognize the use of phenolic acids as a possible alternative in the fight against infections caused by MDR, XDR, and biofilm-forming bacterial species. https://periodicos.unoesc.edu.br/evidencia/article/view/34023Klebsiella pneumoniaePhenolic compoundsEnterobacteriaceaeAntimicrobial ActionBiofilm
spellingShingle Rafael Artur de Queiroz Cavalcanti de Sá
Bárbara de Azevedo Ramos
Fernanda Ferrreira de Caldas Padilha
Tainara Fernandes Dantas
Amanda Vieira de Barros
Bruno Oliveira de Veras
Maria Betânia Melo de Oliveira
Maria Tereza dos Santos Correia
Antimicrobial effect and inhibition of biofilm formation by phenolic acids on multi-drug resistant klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from a Public Hospital from Pernambuco, Brazil
Evidência
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Phenolic compounds
Enterobacteriaceae
Antimicrobial Action
Biofilm
title Antimicrobial effect and inhibition of biofilm formation by phenolic acids on multi-drug resistant klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from a Public Hospital from Pernambuco, Brazil
title_full Antimicrobial effect and inhibition of biofilm formation by phenolic acids on multi-drug resistant klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from a Public Hospital from Pernambuco, Brazil
title_fullStr Antimicrobial effect and inhibition of biofilm formation by phenolic acids on multi-drug resistant klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from a Public Hospital from Pernambuco, Brazil
title_full_unstemmed Antimicrobial effect and inhibition of biofilm formation by phenolic acids on multi-drug resistant klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from a Public Hospital from Pernambuco, Brazil
title_short Antimicrobial effect and inhibition of biofilm formation by phenolic acids on multi-drug resistant klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from a Public Hospital from Pernambuco, Brazil
title_sort antimicrobial effect and inhibition of biofilm formation by phenolic acids on multi drug resistant klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from a public hospital from pernambuco brazil
topic Klebsiella pneumoniae
Phenolic compounds
Enterobacteriaceae
Antimicrobial Action
Biofilm
url https://periodicos.unoesc.edu.br/evidencia/article/view/34023
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