PSM-mec peptide is a peptide toxin belonging to the phenol-soluble modulin (PSM) superfamily. PSM-mec peptide is encoded by the psm-mec gene and associated with the methicillin resistance gene element (SCCmec). PSM-mec peptide has pro-inflammatory, cytolytic functions and the role of regulating the structure of biofilms. PSM-mec peptide can be mainly used for the pathogenic mechanism and drug resistance research of canine pseudo-intermediate Staphylococcus ( S. pseudintermedius ) related infections and zoonotic diseases [1].
References:
[1]. Cheung GYC, et al. Methicillin Resistance Elements in the Canine Pathogen Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and Their Association with the Peptide Toxin PSM-mec. Antibiotics (Basel). 2024 Jan 28;13(2):130.
References:
[1]. Cheung GYC, et al. Methicillin Resistance Elements in the Canine Pathogen Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and Their Association with the Peptide Toxin PSM-mec. Antibiotics (Basel). 2024 Jan 28;13(2):130.