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  • Microbiology
  • Genetics
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Integrons are bacterial genetic elements facilitating antibiotic resistance spread.
  • They are found in both clinical and natural environments.
  • Most research focuses on anthropogenic impacts, particularly in freshwater and soil.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge of integrons in marine environments.
  • To explore the broader role of integrons in bacterial adaptation beyond antibiotic resistance.
  • To present findings from studies in both polluted and nonpolluted marine settings.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on marine integrons.
  • Analysis of integron diversity (gene cassettes, integrase genes) in natural vs. clinical settings.
  • Comparative study of integrons in polluted and nonpolluted marine environments.

Main Results:

  • Integrons exhibit greater diversity in natural environments compared to clinical settings.
  • This diversity suggests a general role in bacterial adaptation.
  • Marine environments represent an understudied area for integron research.

Conclusions:

  • Integrons play a significant role in bacterial adaptation in marine ecosystems.
  • Their function extends beyond antibiotic resistance.
  • Further research in marine environments is crucial to understand their ecological significance.