Over 6,000 antibiotic resistance genes identified in gut bacteria
A new study conducted jointly by the researchers at the University of Birmingham and Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique has identified over 6,000 antibiotic resistance genes found in bacteria that inhabit the human gut. Notably, these genes are very different from previously identified genes in pathogenic bacteria.
The scientists developed a new method to identify resistance genes in gut bacteria. This is done by comparing the 3D structures of known antibiotic resistance enzymes to the proteins that are produced by gut bacteria. Further, they applied this method to a catalogue of several million genes of the gut.
Willem Van Schaik, of the University of Birmingham was quotes as saying, “Most gut bacteria live in a harmless relationship with the human host. However, the gut is also home to bacteria that can cause infections in hospitalised patients.” He further added, “Unfortunately, these bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics and we need to understand the processes that contribute to this development.”
In addition to that, he said,” By comparing the structures of known antibiotic resistance proteins to proteins that are produced by the bacteria of the human gut, we found thousands of new antibiotic resistance genes in the human gut, highlighting the immense diversity of antibiotic resistance genes in this environment.”
04.12.2018
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