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  • Microbiology
  • Toxicology
  • Urology

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  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are often caused by antibiotic-resistant E. coli.
  • Methenamine hippurate (MH) is used for UTI prophylaxis, breaking down into formaldehyde (FA) in acidic urine.
  • Understanding FA toxicity mechanisms in urine is crucial for developing new therapies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the molecular mechanisms of formaldehyde (FA) toxicity in Escherichia coli (E. coli) under varying nutritional conditions found in urine.
  • To determine how common urinary metabolites modulate FA toxicity and its impact on bacterial growth and biofilm formation.

Main Methods:

  • E. coli growth was assessed in minimal and nutrient-rich media with varying FA concentrations.
  • Bacterial responses to FA were evaluated in the presence of urine metabolites: urea, copper, vitamin C, glutathione, and cysteine.
  • Biofilm formation was quantified under different FA and urea concentrations.

Main Results:

  • Bacterial tolerance to FA was higher in nutrient-rich media.
  • Urea decreased FA toxicity, while copper and vitamin C enhanced FA's growth inhibitory effects, especially in nutrient-limited conditions.
  • FA inhibited biofilm formation, though urea partially restored bacterial attachment and growth.

Conclusions:

  • Formaldehyde toxicity is context-dependent, influenced by nutrient availability and urinary metabolites.
  • Urea modulates FA efficacy, with higher FA concentrations inversely affecting urea-supported biofilms.
  • FA demonstrates potential as an antimicrobial agent against E. coli biofilms in the urinary tract.