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Molecular characterization of a novel bla CTX-M-3 -carrying Tn 6741 transposon in Morganella morganii isolated from swine.
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Journal of medical microbiology [J Med Microbiol] 2020 Aug; Vol. 69 (8), pp. 1089-1094. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Introduction. The bla <subscript>CTX-M-3</subscript> gene has rarely been reported in Morganella morganii strains and its genetic environment has not yet been investigated. Aim. To identify the bla <subscript>CTX-M-3</subscript> gene in M. morganii isolated from swine and characterize its genetic environment. Methodology. A M. morganii isolate (named MM1L5) from a deceased swine was identified using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) and subjected to antimicrobial susceptibility testing. The bla genes were detected and then the genetic location and environment of bla <subscript>CTX-M-3</subscript> were investigated by Southern blot and PCR mapping, respectively. The M. morganii bla <subscript>CTX-M-3</subscript> gene was cloned and expressed in Escherichia coli . Results. Isolate MM1L5 harboured the bla <subscript>CTX-M-3</subscript> and bla <subscript>TEM-1</subscript> genes. The bla <subscript>CTX-M-3</subscript> gene, located on the chromosome, was co-carried with an IS 26 and bla <subscript>TEM-1</subscript> gene by a novel 6361 bp IS 26 -flanked composite transposon, designated Tn 6741 . This transposon consisted of a novel bla <subscript>CTX-M-3</subscript> -containing module, IS 26 -ΔIS Ecp1-bla <subscript>CTX-M-3</subscript> -Δ orf477 -IS 26 (named Tn 6710 ), and a bla <subscript>TEM-1</subscript> -containing module, IS 26 -Δ orf477-bla <subscript>TEM-1</subscript> -tnpR-IS 26 , differing from previous reports. Phylogenetic analysis showed a significant variation based on the sequence of Tn 6741 , as compared to those of other related transposons. Interestingly, although the cloned bla <subscript>CTX-M-3</subscript> gene could confer resistance to ceftiofur, cefquinome, ceftriaxone and cefotaxime, one amino acid substitution (Ile-142-Thr) resulted in a significant reduction of resistance to these antimicrobials. Conclusion. This is the first time that bla <subscript>CTX-M-3</subscript> has been identified on a chromosome from a M. morganii isolate. Furthermore, the bla <subscript>CTX-M-3</subscript> gene was located with an IS 26 element and bla <subscript>TEM-1</subscript> gene on a novel IS 26 -flanked composite transposon, Tn 6741 , suggesting that Tn 6741 might act as a reservoir for the bla <subscript>CTX-M-3</subscript> and bla <subscript>TEM-1</subscript> genes and may become an important vehicle for their dissemination among M. morganii .
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- Animals
Anti-Infective Agents pharmacology
Base Sequence
Cloning, Molecular
Morganella morganii classification
Morganella morganii drug effects
Phylogeny
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Spectrometry, Mass, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-Ionization
Swine
DNA Transposable Elements genetics
Morganella morganii genetics
beta-Lactamases genetics
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1473-5644
- Volume :
- 69
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of medical microbiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32692646
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1099/jmm.0.001235