Etomidate inhibits the growth of MRSA and exhibits synergism with oxacillin

Author:

AV Sá Lívia G do12ORCID,Silva Cecília R da12,de A Neto João B123,Cândido Thiago M12,de Oliveira Leilson C12,do Nascimento Francisca BSA12,Barroso Fátima DD12,da Silva Lisandra J12,de Mesquita Jacó RL4,de Moraes Manoel O2,Cavalcanti Bruno C2,Júnior Hélio VN12

Affiliation:

1. Department of Clinical & Toxicological Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Bioprospection in Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil

2. Drug Research & Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil

3. University Center Christus, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil

4. St. Joseph Hospital for Infectious Diseases, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil

Abstract

Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of the anesthetic etomidate against strains of MRSA and biofilms. Materials & methods: The antibacterial effect of etomidate was assessed by the broth microdilution method. To investigate the probable action mechanism of the compound flow cytometry techniques were used. Results: MRSA strains showed MIC equal to 500 and 1000 μg/ml of etomidate. Four-fifths (80%) of the tested MRSA strains demonstrated synergistic effect with oxacillin. Etomidate also showed activity against MRSA biofilm at concentration of 250 μg/ml. Cytometric analysis revealed that the cells treated with etomidate leading to cell death, probably by apoptosis. Conclusion: Etomidate showed antibacterial activity against MRSA.

Publisher

Future Medicine Ltd

Subject

Microbiology (medical),Microbiology

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