Project: Investigating the mechanism of eradication of MDR bacteria by inorganic, organic, and protein-based nanoparticles
| Acronym | NPERDMDR (Reference Number: JPIAMR_2014_P006) |
| Duration | 01/08/2015 - 31/07/2018 |
| Project Topic | The increase in nosocomial infections is adding a substantial burden to the medical system as they result in extended periods of hospitalization. This increase is strongly associated with the emergence of antimicrobial-resistant bacterial strains over the last two decades.The widespread use of antibiotics has resulted in the evolution and spread of these resistant genetic determinants: multidrug resistant (MDR) and extremely drug resistant (XDR) bacteria. There is an urgent need to develope novel antimicrobial agents. kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Preliminary results show that inorganic mixed metal and that quorum sensing inhibiting enzyme (QSIE) NPs are effective in biofilm inhibition in pathogenic bacteria. We will investigate why these NPs are effective by studying clinical isolates of MDR bacteria in both planktonic and biofilm forms. The proposed project brings together experts from Israel, Canada, and Spain. Gedanken will sonochemically synthesize and characterize MMO and ANB NPs. Tzanov will synthesize the QSIE NPs, study NP interactions with bacterial membrane models, and together with Banin will evaluate the efficacy of the of NPs against both planktonic and biofilm cultures. Bach will investigate the cytotoxicity and immunological response of the NPs in human cell lines and murine models infected with MDR bacteria, and develop a model of NP antibacterial mechanism using proteomics. Hafeli will perform pharmacokinetic analysis and NP distribution using bioimaging in murine models. The significance of this project is to provide alternative antibacterial agents to tackle an emergent issue in our society. |
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| Network | JPI AMR |
| Call | 1st Joint Call: Transnational call InnovaResistance: Innovative approaches to address antibacterial resistance |
Project partner
| Number | Name | Role | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bar-Ilan University | Coordinator | Israel |
| 2 | University of British Columbia | Partner | Canada |
| 3 | Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya | Partner | Spain |
| 4 | Bar-Ilan University | Observer | Israel |
| 5 | University of British Columbia | Partner | Canada |