Genetic and Structural Basis of Colistin Resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae: Unraveling the Molecular Mechanisms
Sahar Alousi, Jamal Saad, Balig Panossian, Rita Makhlouf, Charbel Al Khoury, Kelven Rahy, Sergio Thoumi, George Farah Araj, Rony S. Khnayzer, Sima T. Tokajian
This study identifies genetic and structural mechanisms of colistin resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae, showing mutations and insertion sequences disrupt lipid A modification and regulatory networks.
bioRxiv · Aug 23, 2023 · PreprintGenomics