Uncariitannin, a polyphenolic polymer from Uncaria gambier, attenuates Staphylococcus aureus virulence through an MgrA-mediated regulation of α-hemolysin

[Display omitted] A global transcriptional regulator, MgrA, was previously identified as a key determinant of virulence in Staphylococcus aureus. An 80% EtOH extract of Uncaria gambier was found to attenuate the virulence of S. aureus via its effects on MgrA. Using bioassay-guided fractionation, a p...

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Published in:Pharmacological research 2019-09, Vol.147, p.104328-104328, Article 104328
Main Authors: Zhang, Hong, Jiang, Jia-Ming, Han, Li, Lao, Yuan-Zhi, Zheng, Dan, Chen, Yu-Yu, Wan, Shi-Jie, Zheng, Chang-Wu, Tan, Hong-Sheng, Li, Zi-Gang, Xu, Hong-Xi
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Language:English
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MgrA
MRSA
Polyphenolic polymer
Uncaria gambier
Virulence
α-hemolysin
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Summary:[Display omitted] A global transcriptional regulator, MgrA, was previously identified as a key determinant of virulence in Staphylococcus aureus. An 80% EtOH extract of Uncaria gambier was found to attenuate the virulence of S. aureus via its effects on MgrA. Using bioassay-guided fractionation, a polyphenolic polymer, uncariitannin, was found to be the main bioactive constituent of the extract, and its structure was characterized using spectral and chemical analysis. The molecular weight and polydispersity of uncariitannin were determined by gel permeation chromatography-refractive index-light scattering analysis. An electrophoretic mobility shift assay showed that uncariitannin could effectively inhibit the interaction of MgrA with DNA in a dose-dependent manner. Treatment with uncariitannin could decrease the mRNA and protein levels of Hla in both the S. aureus Newman and USA300 LAC strains. Further analysis of Hla expression levels in the Newman ΔmgrA and Newman ΔmgrA/pYJ335-mgrA strains indicated that uncariitannin altered Hla expression primarily in an MgrA-dependent manner. A mouse model of infection indicated that uncariitannin could attenuate MRSA virulence. In conclusion, uncariitannin may be a potential candidate for further development as an antivirulence agent for the treatment of S. aureus infection.
ISSN:1043-6618
1096-1186
DOI:10.1016/j.phrs.2019.104328