Antibiofilm Activities of Halogenated Pyrimidines Against Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7.

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Title: Antibiofilm Activities of Halogenated Pyrimidines Against Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7.
Authors: Jeon, Hyejin1 (AUTHOR) hyejin7882@ynu.ac.kr, Kim, Yong-Guy1 (AUTHOR), Lee, Jin-Hyung1 (AUTHOR) jinhlee@ynu.ac.kr, Lee, Jintae1 (AUTHOR) jinhlee@ynu.ac.kr
Source: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Feb2025, Vol. 26 Issue 3, p1386. 14p.
Subject Terms: *ESCHERICHIA coli O157:H7, *PYRIMIDINE derivatives, *DRUG resistance in bacteria, *PUBLIC health, *ESCHERICHIA coli, *BACTERIAL adhesion
Abstract: Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) is a significant public health concern due to its ability to form biofilms, enhancing its resistance to antimicrobials and contributing to its persistence in food processing environments. Traditional antibiotics often fail to target these biofilms effectively, leading to increased bacterial resistance. This study aims to explore the efficacy of novel antibiofilm agents, specifically halogenated pyrimidine derivatives, against EHEC. We screened pyrimidine and 31 halogenated pyrimidine derivatives for their antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities against EHEC using biofilm quantification assays, SEM analysis, motility, and curli production assessments. Our findings reveal that certain halogenated pyrimidine derivatives, notably 2-amino-5-bromopyrimidine (2A5BP), 2-amino-4-chloropyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine (2A4CPP), and 2,4-dichloro-5-iodo-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine (2,4DC5IPP) at 50 µg/mL, exhibited significant inhibitory effects on EHEC biofilm formation without affecting bacterial growth, suggesting a targeted antibiofilm action. These compounds effectively reduced curli production and EHEC motility, essential factors for biofilm integrity and development. qRT-PCR analysis revealed that two active compounds downregulated the expression of key curli genes (csgA and csgB), leading to reduced bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation. Additionally, in silico ADME–Tox profiles indicated that these compounds exhibit favorable drug-like properties and lower toxicity compared with traditional pyrimidine. This study highlights the potential of halogenated pyrimidine derivatives as effective antibiofilm agents against EHEC, offering a promising strategy for enhancing food safety and controlling EHEC infections. The distinct mechanisms of action of these compounds, particularly in inhibiting biofilm formation and virulence factors without promoting bacterial resistance, underscore their therapeutic potential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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