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ArticleBMC microbiology2026

Effects of lipid-lowering drug on vancomycin-sensitive Corynebacterium kroppenstedtii.

Dong Yang, Yanfang Zhang, Ibrahima Sory Sow, Shupeng Zhao, Huifang Xing, Hongping Liang, Chonghua Hao, Rongshan Li, Yanjun Zhang

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Article in BMC microbiology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Dong YangClinical Laboratory, Fifth Hospital of Shanxi Medical University (Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital), Taiyuan, China.
Yanfang ZhangClinical Laboratory, Fifth Hospital of Shanxi Medical University (Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital), Taiyuan, China.
Ibrahima Sory SowFaculty of Pharmacy, Microbiology, Bioorganic and Macromolecular Chemistry Unit, Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium.
Shupeng ZhaoOperating Room, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China.
Huifang XingClinical Laboratory, Fifth Hospital of Shanxi Medical University (Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital), Taiyuan, China.
Hongping LiangClinical Laboratory, Fifth Hospital of Shanxi Medical University (Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital), Taiyuan, China.
Chonghua HaoClinical Laboratory, Fifth Hospital of Shanxi Medical University (Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital), Taiyuan, China.
Rongshan LiPostdoctoral workstation, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Taiyuan, China. rongshanli13@163.com.
Yanjun ZhangThe Fifth Clinical Medical College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China. zhangyj1217@163.com.

Funding

Health Commission of Shanxi Province NO. 2023110Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province NO. 20210302123356
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGranulomatous mastitis (GM) is a rare inflammatory breast disease primarily affecting reproductive-aged women with a history of breastfeeding. Within GM lesions, Corynebacterium kroppenstedtii has frequently been isolated, suggesting it may play a significant role in the development of GM. It is important to develop the novel therapeutic regimen to fight against the Corynebacterium kroppenstedtii infection.

resultsIn our study, the combination of vancomycin and the lipid-lowering drug Tetrahydrolipstatin (THL) exhibited a synergistic effect against bacteria. Proteomic analysis revealed that potential targets of THL are involved in intermediary metabolism, cellular respiration, lipid metabolism, signaling pathways, virulence, and detoxification and adaptation processes.

conclusionsThe combination of THL and vancomycin could be a novel therapeutic regimen to enhance clinical outcomes and reduce the recurrence of GM.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsCorynebacteriumHypolipidemic AgentsLactonesVancomycinCorynebacterium InfectionsDrug SynergismFemaleGranulomatous MastitisHumansMicrobial Sensitivity TestsProteomicsAnti-Bacterial AgentsHypolipidemic AgentsLactonesVancomycinCorynebacterium kroppenstedtiiDrug resistanceGranulomatous lobular mastitisTetrahydrolipstatin

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PMID41772423
PMCPMC13059539

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