Harnessing CRISPR-Cas9 Synergy with Metabolic Engineering to Mitigate Antibiotic Resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Authors

  • Kai Smith PhD
  • Sam Evans Professor
  • Adrian Martinez Associate Professor
  • Taylor Anderson Dr. Sc

Keywords:

CRISPR-Cas9, metabolic engineering, antibiotic resistance, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, genome editing, efflux pumps, metabolic pathways, antimicrobial therapy

Abstract

The emergence of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains poses a significant threat to global public health. By employing CRISPR-Cas9 technology coupled with metabolic engineering, this study explores a novel approach to suppress resistance mechanisms. We engineered strains with targeted disruptions in critical resistance-conferring genes, leading to enhanced antibiotic susceptibility. The findings demonstrate the potential of integrating gene-editing and metabolic pathways to address antibiotic resistance effectively. This research underscores a promising strategy for future antimicrobial development.

Author Biographies

Kai Smith, PhD

PhD
Harvard University
1350 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

Sam Evans, Professor

Professor
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1, 80539 Munich, Germany

Adrian Martinez, Associate Professor

Associate Professor
University of Tokyo
7 Chome-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-8654, Japan

Taylor Anderson, Dr. Sc

Dr. Sc
University of Toronto
27 King's College Cir, Toronto, ON M5S, Canada

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Published

2024-01-17

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