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mmpL7Gene of Mycobacterium tuberculosisIs Responsible for Isoniazid Efflux in Mycobacterium smegmatis

Authors :
Pasca, Maria R.
Guglierame, Paola
De Rossi, Edda
Zara, Francesca
Riccardi, Giovanna
Source :
Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy; November 2005, Vol. 49 Issue: 11 p4775-4777, 3p
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

ABSTRACTThe Mycobacterium tuberculosis mmpL7gene, encoding a hypothetical resistance nodulation division transporter, confers a high resistance level to isoniazid when overexpressed in Mycobacterium smegmatis. The resistance level decreased in the presence of the efflux pump inhibitors reserpine and CCCP (carbonyl cyanide m-chlorophenylhydrazone). Energy-dependent efflux of isoniazid from M. smegmatiscells expressing the mmpL7gene was observed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00664804 and 10986596
Volume :
49
Issue :
11
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs57150594
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1128/AAC.49.11.4775-4777.2005