Development of transport systems of quinolone class antibiotics through outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) in Gram-negative bacteria

Abstract

Multi-resistance to antibiotics in Gram-negative bacteria has been reported in several studies, which make more effective methods of controlling and eliminating these bacteria necessary. To overcome multiresistant profiles, we used OMVs (Outer Membrane Vesicles) as carriers of levofloxacin to encapsulate and transport the drug from the extracellular medium into the cell, overcoming resistance barriers and inhibiting cell reproduction machinery. Prepackaged formulations in this manner were quite effective and, in some cases, totally inhibited bacterial growth by making the drug efficient again.