Insights into the Design of Inhibitors of the Urease Enzyme - A Major Target for the Treatment of Helicobacter pylori Infections.

Author: Fiori-DuarteAna Thereza, KawanoDaniel Fábio, KitagawaRodrigo Rezende, RodriguesRicardo Pereira

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Expressed by a variety of plants, fungi and bacteria, the urease enzyme is directly associated with the virulence factor of many bacteria, including Helicobacter pylori, a gram-negative bacterium related to several gastrointestinal diseases and responsible for one of the most frequent bacterial infe...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.2174/0929867326666190301143549

データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)

Helicobacter pylori: A Persistent Enemy

In the battle against bacterial infections, researchers are continuously seeking new weapons to combat persistent foes like *Helicobacter pylori*. This review focuses on the potential of urease inhibitors as a novel therapeutic strategy for *Helicobacter pylori* infections. The authors explain that urease, an enzyme produced by *H. pylori*, plays a crucial role in the bacteria's ability to survive in the acidic environment of the stomach. By neutralizing stomach acid, urease allows *H. pylori* to colonize the stomach lining and cause various gastrointestinal diseases. This review delves into the mechanisms of urease inhibition and highlights the potential of this approach to overcome the challenges posed by antibiotic resistance.

Targeting Urease: A Promising Strategy

The authors emphasize the importance of developing novel treatments for *Helicobacter pylori* infections, particularly in light of increasing antibiotic resistance. Urease inhibitors represent a promising avenue for this purpose. The review examines a wide range of chemical compounds, including natural, synthetic, and semisynthetic products, that have demonstrated urease inhibitory activity. This exploration provides a solid foundation for future research aimed at identifying more effective therapeutic entities.

Fighting *Helicobacter pylori* with Urease Inhibitors

Imagine *Helicobacter pylori* as a camel that thrives in the desert, relying on its ability to access water sources. Urease is like the camel's water-finding skills, allowing it to survive in the harsh acidic environment of the stomach. Inhibiting urease would be like cutting off the camel's access to water, preventing it from thriving and causing damage. Researchers are diligently searching for effective urease inhibitors, which could provide a new weapon in the fight against *Helicobacter pylori* infections.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This review emphasizes the importance of finding new ways to combat *Helicobacter pylori* infections, a persistent foe that can lead to various gastrointestinal problems. Targeting urease, the enzyme that allows *H. pylori* to survive in the stomach, appears to be a promising strategy. The review highlights the potential of urease inhibitors as a novel therapeutic approach to address the challenge of antibiotic resistance and improve patient outcomes. Researchers are diligently working to develop effective inhibitors, bringing us closer to a future where *Helicobacter pylori* is less of a threat.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2020-07-13
  2. Date Revised 2020-07-13
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

30827224

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.2174/0929867326666190301143549

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English

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