Molecular Characterization and Computational Modelling of New Delhi Metallo-β-Lactamase-5 from an Escherichia coli Isolate (KOEC3) of Bovine Origin

D. Purkait, A. Ahuja, U. Bhattacharjee, A. Singha, K. Rhetso, T. K. Dey, S. Das, R. K. Sanjukta, K. Puro, I. Shakuntala, A. Sen, A. Banerjee, I. Sharma, R. S. Bhatta, M. Mawlong, C. Guha, N. R. Pradhan, S. Ghatak

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Abstract

Emergence of antimicrobial resistance mediated through New Delhi metallo-β-lactamases (NDMs) is a serious therapeutic challenge. Till date, 16 different NDMs have been described. In this study, we report the molecular and structural characteristics of NDM-5 isolated from an Escherichia coli isolate (KOEC3) of bovine origin. Using PCR amplification, cloning and sequencing of full blaNDM gene, we identified the NDM type as NDM-5. Cloning of full gene in E. coli DH5α and subsequent assessment of antibiotic susceptibility of the transformed cells indicated possible role of native promoter in expression blaNDM-5. Translated amino acid sequence had two substitutions (Val88Leu and Met154Leu) compared to NDM-1. Theoretically deduced isoelectric pH of NDM-5 was 5.88 and instability index was 36.99, indicating a stable protein. From the amino acids sequence, a 3D model of the protein was computed. Analysis of the protein structure elucidated zinc coordination and also revealed a large binding cleft and flexible nature of the protein, which might be the reason for broad substrate range. Docking experiments revealed plausible binding poses for five carbapenem drugs in the vicinity of metal ions. In conclusion, results provided possible explanation for wide range of antibiotics catalyzed by NDM-5 and likely interaction modes with five carbapenem drugs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)182-189
Number of pages8
JournalIndian Journal of Microbiology
Volume56
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jun 2016
Externally publishedYes

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© 2016, Association of Microbiologists of India.

Keywords

  • Carbapenem
  • Cleft
  • Docking
  • Metallo-β-lactamase
  • Structure
  • blaNDM-5

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