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The clostridial mobilisable transposons.

V Adams1, D Lyras, K A Farrow

  • 1Bacterial Pathogenesis Research Group, Department of Microbiology, P.O. Box 53, Monash University, Victoria 3800, Australia.

Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences : CMLS
|February 6, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Mobilisable transposons in Clostridia, like Tn4451 and Tn5398, transfer antibiotic resistance genes. Their complex interactions highlight the intricate evolution and spread of antimicrobial resistance.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Mobilisable transposons are genetic elements that require conjugative elements for transfer.
  • Clostridial mobilisable transposons include Tn4451, Tn4452, Tn4453a, Tn4453b, and Tn5398.
  • These elements contribute to the dissemination of antibiotic resistance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze mobilisable clostridial transposons.
  • To understand the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance gene transfer.
  • To investigate the evolution and spread of antibiotic resistance.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of clostridial transposon sequences.
  • Identification of transposition and mobilization proteins.
  • Investigation of transfer mechanisms.

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Main Results:

  • The Tn4451 group encodes chloramphenicol resistance and uses a resolvase for transposition.
  • TnpZ protein facilitates mobilization of Tn4451 group elements and plasmids.
  • Tn5398 confers erythromycin resistance via an unknown transfer mechanism.
  • Mobilisable clostridial elements exhibit diverse properties influencing resistance gene spread.

Conclusions:

  • Mobilisable transposons play a significant role in antibiotic resistance dissemination in Clostridia.
  • The evolution of antibiotic resistance is a complex process involving various genetic elements.
  • Understanding these elements is crucial for combating antimicrobial resistance.