2021
Escherichia coli small molecule metabolism at the host–microorganism interface
Gatsios A, Kim CS, Crawford JM. Escherichia coli small molecule metabolism at the host–microorganism interface. Nature Chemical Biology 2021, 17: 1016-1026. PMID: 34552219, PMCID: PMC8675634, DOI: 10.1038/s41589-021-00807-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmall molecule metabolismE. coliHost-bacteria interfaceModel organismsHost-bacterial interactionsChemical arsenalMolecule metabolismEscherichia coliHuman microbiotaColiSmall molecule chemistryMetabolismCommon componentSignalingOrganismsBiologyDisease modulationCommensalEscherichiaHostPathogenic roleRoleMicrobiotaMembers
2014
Comparative Metabolomics and Structural Characterizations Illuminate Colibactin Pathway-Dependent Small Molecules
Vizcaino MI, Engel P, Trautman E, Crawford JM. Comparative Metabolomics and Structural Characterizations Illuminate Colibactin Pathway-Dependent Small Molecules. Journal Of The American Chemical Society 2014, 136: 9244-9247. PMID: 24932672, PMCID: PMC4091280, DOI: 10.1021/ja503450q.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReceptor antagonist activityE. coli Nissle 1917Coli Nissle 1917Ulcerative colitisInflammatory conditionsProbiotic E. coli Nissle 1917Human bowelPathogenic Escherichia coliAntagonist activityNissle 1917Growth inhibitoryCarcinogenic activityProbiotic activitySmall moleculesPathwayStructural network analysisColitisBowelComparative metabolomicsPersistence phenotypeMetabolomics