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pCTX-M3—Structure, Function, and Evolution of a Multi-Resistance Conjugative Plasmid of a Broad Recipient Range

Kern-Zdanowicz, I. (2021) pCTX-M3—Structure, Function, and Evolution of a Multi-Resistance Conjugative Plasmid of a Broad Recipient Range. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22 (9). p. 4606. ISSN 1422-0067

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Abstract

pCTX-M3 is the archetypic member of the IncM incompatibility group of conjugative plasmids (recently referred to as IncM2). It is responsible for the worldwide dissemination of numerous antibiotic resistance genes, including those coding for extended-spectrum β-lactamases and conferring resistance to aminoglycosides. The IncM plasmids acquired during evolution diverse mobile genetic elements found in one or two multiple resistance regions, MRR(s), grouping antibiotic resistance genes as well as mobile genetic elements or their remnants. The IncM plasmids can be found in bacteria inhabiting various environments. The information on the structure and biology of pCTX-M3 is integrated in this review. It focuses on the functional modules of pCTX-M3 responsible for its replication, stable maintenance, and conjugative transfer, indicating that the host range of the pCTX-M3 replicon is limited to representatives of the family Enterobacteriaceae (Enterobacterales ord. nov.), while the range of recipients of its conjugation system is wide, comprising Alpha-, Beta-, and Gammaproteobacteria, and also Firmicutes.

Item Type:Article
Subjects:Q Science > QR Microbiology
Divisions:Department of Microbial Biochemistry
ID Code:2026
Deposited By: dr hab. Izabela Kern-Zdanowicz
Deposited On:29 Apr 2021 14:01
Last Modified:18 May 2023 10:44

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