Árpád Rózsa

Dr. Árpád Rózsa


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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13 January 2025 in Antibiotics
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ÁRÁrpád Rózsa
Árpád Rózsa
László OroszLászló Orosz
László Orosz
NSNikoletta Szemerédi
Nikoletta Szemerédi
Gabriella SpenglerGabriella Spengler
Gabriella Spengler
GKGábor Kecskeméti
Gábor Kecskeméti
DVDezső Peter Virok
Dezső Peter Virok
Background/Objectives: Bacteriophage therapy represents a promising strategy to combat multidrug-resistant pathogens, such as Escherichia coli. In this study, we explored the effects of a bacteriophage infection on an Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) positive E. coli isolate. Methods: We used next generation sequencing, proteomics and phenotypic screens to investigate the effect of bacteriophage infections on E. coli metabolism and resistance phenotypes. Results: The bacteriophage infection led to notable alterations in colony morphology, indicating profound changes in bacterial metabolism. Proteomic analysis revealed significant shifts in protein expression, with 65 proteins upregulated and 246 downregulated post-infection. The downregulated proteins were involved in various metabolic pathways, including nucleic acid, protein and lipid metabolism, and iron acquisition. Bacteriophage treatment also led to increased bacterial membrane permeability. Altogether, these alterations in bacterial metabolism and membrane permeability may lead to a general reduction in antibiotic resistance. Indeed, the bacteriophage-infected E. coli exhibited increased sensitivity to various classes of antibiotics, including beta-lactams, fluoroquinolones, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and aminoglycosides. Conclusions: Our findings highlight the potential of bacteriophage therapy as an adjunct to existing antibiotics, enhancing their efficacy against resistant strains.