In vitro photodynamic inactivation effects of RU(II) complexes on clinical methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus planktonic and biofilm cultures

Yucheng Wang, Qianxiong Zhou, Ying Wang, Jie Ren, Hongyou Zhao, Sumin Wu, Jiyong Yang, Jie Zhen, Yanping Luo, Xuesong Wang, Ying Gu*

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Photosensitizers (PSs) combined with light are able to generate antimicrobial effects. Ru(II) complexes have been recognized as a novel class of PSs. In this study, we investigated the effectiveness of photodynamic inactivation (PDI) mediated by three Ru(II) polypyridine complexes, 1-3, against four isolates of clinical methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA-1, MRSA-2, MRSA-3 and MRSA-4). In PDI of a planktonic culture of MRSA-1, compound 3 showed the highest efficacy, likely owing to its advantageous light absorption, 1O2 quantum yield and bacterial cellular binding. The PDI efficacy of 3 was further evaluated against all other strains and MRSA-1 biofilms. At appropriate PS concentrations, viability reduction of 100% or 96.83% was observed in planktonic or biofilm forms of MRSA, respectively. The mechanisms of action were investigated using negative staining transmission electron microscopy (TEM), confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). It was demonstrated that PDI of planktonic bacteria was achieved primarily through damage to the cell envelope. Biofilms were eliminated through both the destruction of their structure and inactivation of the individual bacterial cells. In conclusion, Ru(II) complexes, especially 3, are potential candidates for the effective photodynamic control of MRSA infections. Photodynamic inactivation (PDI) is a compelling alternative treatment for infections, especially those caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria. In this study, a novel class of cationic photosensitizers, Ru(II) complexes, has been tested in their PDI effects against clinical methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains, both in planktonic and biofilm cultures. Mechanisms of the PDI process were also investigated. It was demonstrated that PDI of planktonic bacteria was achieved primarily through damage to the cell envelope. Biofilms were eliminated through both the destruction of their structure and inactivation of the individual bacteria.

源语言英语
页(从-至)124-133
页数10
期刊Photochemistry and Photobiology
91
1
DOI
出版状态已出版 - 1月 2015
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