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Afrasiabi S, Partoazar A. Targeting bacterial biofilm-related genes with nanoparticle-based strategies. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1387114. [PMID: 38841057 PMCID: PMC11150612 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1387114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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Persistent infection caused by biofilm is an urgent in medicine that should be tackled by new alternative strategies. Low efficiency of classical treatments and antibiotic resistance are the main concerns of the persistent infection due to biofilm formation which increases the risk of morbidity and mortality. The gene expression patterns in biofilm cells differed from those in planktonic cells. One of the promising approaches against biofilms is nanoparticle (NP)-based therapy in which NPs with multiple mechanisms hinder the resistance of bacterial cells in planktonic or biofilm forms. For instance, NPs such as silver (Ag), zinc oxide (ZnO), titanium dioxide (TiO2), copper oxide (Cu), and iron oxide (Fe3O4) through the different strategies interfere with gene expression of bacteria associated with biofilm. The NPs can penetrate into the biofilm structure and affect the expression of efflux pump, quorum-sensing, and adhesion-related genes, which lead to inhibit the biofilm formation or development. Therefore, understanding and targeting of the genes and molecular basis of bacterial biofilm by NPs point to therapeutic targets that make possible control of biofilm infections. In parallel, the possible impact of NPs on the environment and their cytotoxicity should be avoided through controlled exposure and safety assessments. This study focuses on the biofilm-related genes that are potential targets for the inhibition of bacterial biofilms with highly effective NPs, especially metal or metal oxide NPs.
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- Shima Afrasiabi
- Laser Research Center of Dentistry, Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Experimental Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Paul P, Sarkar S, Dastidar DG, Shukla A, Das S, Chatterjee S, Chakraborty P, Tribedi P. 1, 4-naphthoquinone efficiently facilitates the disintegration of pre-existing biofilm of Staphylococcus aureus through eDNA intercalation. Folia Microbiol (Praha) 2023; 68:843-854. [PMID: 37142893 DOI: 10.1007/s12223-023-01053-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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1, 4-naphthoquinone, a plant-based quinone derivative, has gained much attention for its effectiveness against several biofilm-linked diseases. The biofilm inhibitory effect of 1, 4-naphthoquinone against Staphylococcus aureus has already been reported in our previous study. We observed that the extracellular DNA (eDNA) could play an important role in holding the structural integrity of the biofilm. Hence, in this study, efforts have been directed to examine the possible interactions between 1, 4-naphthoquinone and DNA. An in silico analysis indicated that 1, 4-naphthoquinone could interact with DNA through intercalation. To validate the same, UV-Vis spectrophotometric analysis was performed in which a hypochromic shift was observed when the said molecule was titrated with calf-thymus DNA (CT-DNA). Thermal denaturation studies revealed a change of 8℃ in the melting temperature (Tm) of CT-DNA when complexed with 1, 4-naphthoquinone. The isothermal calorimetric titration (ITC) assay revealed a spontaneous intercalation between CT-DNA and 1, 4-naphthoquinone with a binding constant of 0.95 ± 0.12 × 108. Furthermore, DNA was run through an agarose gel electrophoresis with a fixed concentration of ethidium bromide and increasing concentrations of 1, 4-naphthoquinone. The result showed that the intensity of ethidium bromide-stained DNA got reduced concomitantly with the gradual increase of 1, 4-naphthoquinone suggesting its intercalating nature. To gain further confidence, the pre-existing biofilm was challenged with ethidium bromide wherein we observed that it could also show biofilm disintegration. Therefore, the results suggested that 1, 4-naphthoquinone could exhibit disintegration of the pre-existing biofilm of Staphylococcus aureus through eDNA intercalation.
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- Payel Paul
- Microbial Ecology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West Bengal, 743368, India
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- Microbial Ecology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West Bengal, 743368, India
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- Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, 157/F Nilgunj Road, Panihati, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700114, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, 700019, India
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- Microbial Ecology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West Bengal, 743368, India
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- Microbial Ecology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West Bengal, 743368, India
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- Microbial Ecology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West Bengal, 743368, India
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- Microbial Ecology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West Bengal, 743368, India.
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Paul P, Roy R, Das S, Sarkar S, Chatterjee S, Mallik M, Shukla A, Chakraborty P, Tribedi P. The combinatorial applications of 1,4-naphthoquinone and tryptophan inhibit the biofilm formation of Staphylococcus aureus. Folia Microbiol (Praha) 2023; 68:801-811. [PMID: 37097592 DOI: 10.1007/s12223-023-01054-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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Microorganisms embedded within an extracellular polymeric matrix are known as biofilm. The extensive use of antibiotics to overcome the biofilm-linked challenges has led to the emergence of multidrug-resistant strains. Staphylococcus aureus is one such nosocomial pathogen that is known to cause biofilm-linked infections. Thus, novel strategies have been adopted in this study to inhibit the biofilm formation of S. aureus. Two natural compounds, namely, 1,4-naphthoquinone (a quinone derivative) and tryptophan (aromatic amino acid), have been chosen as they could independently show efficient antibiofilm activity. To enhance the antibiofilm potential, the two compounds were combined and tested against the same organism. Several experiments like crystal violet (CV) assay, protein estimation, extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) extraction, and estimation of metabolic activity confirmed that the combination of the two compounds could significantly inhibit the biofilm formation of S. aureus. To comprehend the underlying mechanism, efforts were further directed to understand whether the two compounds could inhibit biofilm formation by compromising the cell surface hydrophobicity of the bacteria. The results revealed that the cell surface hydrophobicity got reduced by ~ 49% when the compounds were applied together. Thus, the combinations could show enhanced antibiofilm activity by attenuating cell surface hydrophobicity. Further studies revealed that the selected concentrations of the compounds could disintegrate (~ 70%) the pre-existing biofilm of the test bacteria without showing any antimicrobial activity. Hence, the combined application of tryptophan and 1,4-naphthoquinone could be used to inhibit the biofilm threats of S. aureus.
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- Payel Paul
- Microbial Ecology Research Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West Bengal, 743368, India
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- Microbial Ecology Research Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West Bengal, 743368, India
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- Microbial Ecology Research Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West Bengal, 743368, India
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- Microbial Ecology Research Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West Bengal, 743368, India
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- Microbial Ecology Research Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West Bengal, 743368, India
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- Microbial Ecology Research Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West Bengal, 743368, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, 700019, India
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- Microbial Ecology Research Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West Bengal, 743368, India
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- Microbial Ecology Research Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West Bengal, 743368, India.
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Chen H, Ji PC, Qi YH, Chen SJ, Wang CY, Yang YJ, Zhao XY, Zhou JW. Inactivation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms by thymoquinone in combination with nisin. Front Microbiol 2023; 13:1029412. [PMID: 36741886 PMCID: PMC9893119 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1029412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the most important foodborne pathogens that can persist in leafy green vegetables and subsequently produce biofilms. In this study, the synergistic effect of thymoquinone and nisin in reducing biofilm formation of P. aeruginosa on lettuce was evaluated, and their anti-virulence and anti-biofilm mechanisms were also investigated. At concentrations ranging from 0.5 to 2 mg/ml, thymoquinone inhibited the production of autoinducers and virulence factors, and enhanced the susceptibility of P. aeruginosa biofilms to nisin as evidenced by the scanning electron microscopy and confocal laser scanning microscopy. Integrated transcriptomics, metabolomics, and docking analyses indicated that thymoquinone treatment disrupted the quorum sensing (QS) system, altered cell membrane component, and down-regulated the expressions of genes related to virulence, efflux pump, and antioxidation. The changed membrane component and repressed efflux pump system enhanced membrane permeability and facilitated the entrance of nisin into cells, thus improving the susceptibility of biofilms to nisin. The dysfunctional QS and repressed antioxidant enzymes lead to the enhancement of oxidative stress. The enhanced oxidative stress disrupted energy metabolism and protein metabolism and ultimately attenuated the virulence and pathogenicity of P. aeruginosa PAO1. Our study indicated that thymoquinone has the potential to function as a QS-based agent to defend against foodborne pathogens in combination with nisin.
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- Hong Chen
- Luoyang Key Laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Food and Drug, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou, China
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- Luoyang Key Laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Food and Drug, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, China
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- Luoyang Key Laboratory of Organic Functional Molecules, College of Food and Drug, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou, China,*Correspondence: Jin-Wei Zhou, ✉
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Das S, Paul P, Dastidar DG, Chakraborty P, Chatterjee S, Sarkar S, Maiti D, Tribedi P. Piperine Exhibits Potential Antibiofilm Activity Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Accumulating Reactive Oxygen Species, Affecting Cell Surface Hydrophobicity and Quorum Sensing. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2022; 195:3229-3256. [PMID: 36580259 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-022-04280-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria often develop biofilm through different mechanisms in promoting pathogenicity. Hence, the antibiofilm molecule needs to be examined separately on both organisms to manage the biofilm threat. Since the antibiofilm activity of piperine against Staphylococcus aureus was already reported; here, we aimed to examine the antibiofilm activity of it against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. P. aeruginosa is an opportunistic Gram-negative pathogen that can cause several healthcare-associated infections by exploiting biofilm. Several experiments like crystal violet assay, estimation of total protein, measurement of extracellular polymeric substance, and microscopic analysis confirmed that lower concentrations (8 and 16 µg/mL) of piperine could inhibit the microbial biofilm formation considerably. Besides, it could also reduce the secretion of virulence factors from P. aeruginosa. Further investigation showed that the cell surface hydrophobicity and microbial motility of the test organism got reduced under the influence of piperine. Piperine exposure was found to increase the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that resulted in the inhibition of biofilm formation. Furthermore, the molecular simulation studies suggested that piperine could affect the quorum sensing network of P. aeruginosa. Towards this direction, we noticed that piperine treatment could decrease the expression of the quorum sensing gene (lasI) that resulted in the inhibition of biofilm formation. Besides biofilm inhibition, piperine was also found to disintegrate the pre-existing biofilm of P. aeruginosa without showing any antimicrobial property to the test organism. Thus, piperine could be used for the sustainable protection of public-healthcare by compromising the biofilm assembly of P. aeruginosa.
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- Sharmistha Das
- Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West, Bengal-743368, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West, Bengal-743368, India
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- Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, 157/F Nilgunj Road, Panihati, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700114, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West, Bengal-743368, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West, Bengal-743368, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West, Bengal-743368, India
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- Department of Human Physiology, Tripura University, Suryamaninagar, Agartala, Tripura, 799022, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West, Bengal-743368, India.
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Wang M, Zhan X, Ma X, Wang R, Guo D, Zhang Y, Yu J, Chang Y, Lü X, Shi C. Antibacterial Activity of Thymoquinone Against Shigella flexneri and Its Effect on Biofilm Formation. Foodborne Pathog Dis 2022; 19:767-778. [PMID: 36367548 DOI: 10.1089/fpd.2022.0056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Thymoquinone (TQ) has been demonstrated to have anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-diabetic activities. Shigella flexneri is the main pathogen causing shigellosis in developing countries. In this study, the antibacterial activity of TQ against S. flexneri and its possible antibacterial mechanism were studied. In addition, the inhibitory effect of TQ on the formation of S. flexneri biofilm was also investigated. The results showed that both the minimum inhibitory concentration and the minimum bactericidal concentration of TQ against S. flexneri ATCC 12022 were 0.2 mg/mL. After treatment with TQ at 0.4 mg/mL in Luria-Bertani broth for 3 h, or treatment with 0.2 mg/mL TQ in phosphate-buffered saline for 60 min, the number of S. flexneri (initial number is 6.5 log colony-forming units/mL) dropped below the detection limit. TQ also displayed good antibacterial activity in contaminated lettuce juice. TQ caused an increase in intracellular reactive oxygen species level, a decrease in intracellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP) concentration, a change in the intracellular protein, damage to cell membrane integrity and changes in cell morphology. In addition, TQ showed the ability to inhibit the formation of S. flexneri biofilm; treatment resulted in a decrease in the amount of biofilm and extracellular polysaccharides, and the destruction of biofilm structure. These findings indicated that TQ had strong antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities and a potential to be applied in the fruit and vegetable processing industry or other food industries to control S. flexneri.
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- Muxue Wang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- Yangling Hesheng Irradiation Technologies Co., Ltd., Yangling, China
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- Food and Pharmaceutical Engineering Institute, Guiyang University, Guiyang, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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Das S, Paul P, Chatterjee S, Chakraborty P, Sarker RK, Das A, Maiti D, Tribedi P. Piperine exhibits promising antibiofilm activity against Staphylococcus aureus by accumulating reactive oxygen species (ROS). Arch Microbiol 2021; 204:59. [DOI: 10.1007/s00203-021-02642-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Revised: 10/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Cuminaldehyde exhibits potential antibiofilm activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa involving reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation: a way forward towards sustainable biofilm management. 3 Biotech 2021; 11:485. [PMID: 34790509 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-021-03013-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa often causes various acute and chronic infections in humans exploiting biofilm. Molecules interfering with microbial biofilm formation could be explored for the sustainable management of infections linked to biofilm. Towards this direction, the antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity of cuminaldehyde, an active ingredient of the essential oil of Cuminum cyminum was tested against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. In this regard, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of cuminaldehyde was found to be 150 μg/mL against the test organism. Experiments such as crystal violet assay, estimation of total biofilm protein, fluorescence microscopy and measurement of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) indicated that the sub-MIC doses (up to 60 µg/mL) of cuminaldehyde demonstrated considerable antibiofilm activity without showing any antimicrobial activity to the test organism. Moreover, cuminaldehyde treatment resulted in substantial accumulation of cellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) that led to the inhibition of microbial biofilm formation. To this end, the exposure of ascorbic acid was found to restore the biofilm-forming ability of the cuminaldehyde-treated cells. Besides, a noticeable reduction in proteolytic activity was also observed when the organism was treated with cuminaldehyde. Taken together, the results demonstrated that cuminaldehyde could be used as a promising molecule to inhibit the biofilm formation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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Paul P, Chakraborty P, Sarker RK, Chatterjee A, Maiti D, Das A, Mandal S, Bhattacharjee S, Dastidar DG, Tribedi P. Tryptophan interferes with the quorum sensing and cell surface hydrophobicity of Staphylococcus aureus: a promising approach to inhibit the biofilm development. 3 Biotech 2021; 11:376. [PMID: 34367868 PMCID: PMC8295431 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-021-02924-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Staphylococcus aureus, a Gram-positive bacterium has been implicated in a plethora of human infections by virtue of its biofilm-forming ability. Inhibition in microbial biofilm formation has been found to be a promising approach towards compromising microbial pathogenesis. In this regard, various natural and synthetic molecules have been explored to attenuate microbial biofilm. In this study, the role of an amino acid, L-tryptophan was examined against the biofilm-forming ability of S. aureus. The compound did not execute any antimicrobial characteristics, instead, showed strong antibiofilm activity with the highest biofilm inhibition at a concentration of 50 µg/mL. Towards understanding the underlying mechanism of the same, efforts were given to examine whether tryptophan could inhibit biofilm formation by interfering with the quorum-sensing property of S. aureus. A molecular docking analysis revealed an efficient binding between the quorum-sensing protein, AgrA, and tryptophan. Moreover, the expression of the quorum-sensing gene (agrA) got significantly reduced under the influence of the test compound. These results indicated that tryptophan could interfere with the quorum-sensing property of the organism thereby inhibiting its biofilm formation. Further study revealed that tryptophan could also reduce the cell surface hydrophobicity of S. aureus by downregulating the expression of dltA. Moreover, the tested concentrations of tryptophan did not show any significant cytotoxicity. Hence, tryptophan could be recommended as a potential antibiofilm agent to manage the biofilm-associated infections caused by S. aureus. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13205-021-02924-3.
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- Payel Paul
- Microbial Ecology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West Bengal 743368 India
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- Microbial Ecology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West Bengal 743368 India
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- Microbial Ecology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West Bengal 743368 India
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- Microbial Ecology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West Bengal 743368 India
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- Department of Human Physiology, Tripura University, Suryamaninagar, Agartala, Tripura 799022 India
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- Department of Chemistry, NIT Sikkim, Ravangla Campus, Barfung Block, Ravangla, Sikkim 737139 India
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Calcutta, West Bengal, 700019 India
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics, Tripura University, Suryamaninagar, Agartala, Tripura 799022 India
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- Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, 157/F Nilgunj Road, Panihati, Kolkata, West Bengal 700114 India
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- Microbial Ecology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West Bengal 743368 India
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Paul P, Das S, Chatterjee S, Shukla A, Chakraborty P, Sarkar S, Maiti D, Das A, Tribedi P. 1,4-Naphthoquinone disintegrates the pre-existing biofilm of Staphylococcus aureus by accumulating reactive oxygen species. Arch Microbiol 2021; 203:4981-4992. [PMID: 34272991 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-021-02485-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Staphylococcus aureus causes several nosocomial and community-acquired infections in human host involving biofilm. Thus, strategies need to be explored to curb biofilm threats by either inhibiting the formation of biofilm or disintegrating the pre-existing biofilm. Towards this direction, we had already revealed the biofilm inhibiting properties of 1,4-naphthoquinone against S. aureus. In this study, we have investigated whether this compound can act on pre-existing biofilm. Hence, biofilm of S. aureus was developed first and challenged further with 1,4-naphthoquinone. Experiments such as crystal violet assay, fluorescence microscopy, and estimation of total biofilm protein were performed to confirm the biofilm disintegration properties of 1,4-naphthoquinone. The disintegration of pre-existing biofilm could be attributed to the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). To investigate further, we observed that extracellular DNA (eDNA) was found to play an important role in holding the biofilm network as DNaseI treatment could cause an efficient disintegration of the same. To examine the effect of ROS on the eDNA, we exposed pre-existing biofilm to either 1,4-naphthoquinone or a combination of both 1,4-naphthoquinone and ascorbic acid for different length of time. Post-incubation, ROS generation and the amount of eDNA associated with the biofilm were determined wherein an inversely proportional relationship was observed between them. The result indicated that with the increase of ROS generation, the amount of eDNA associated with biofilm got decreased substantially. Thus, the results indicated that the generation of ROS could degrade the eDNA thereby compromising the integrity of biofilm which lead to the disintegration of pre-existing biofilm.
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- Payel Paul
- Microbial Ecology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, 743368, West Bengal, India
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- Microbial Ecology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, 743368, West Bengal, India
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- Microbial Ecology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, 743368, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Calcutta, 700019, India
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- Microbial Ecology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, 743368, West Bengal, India
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- Division of Molecular Medicine, Bose Institute, P-1/12, CIT Road Scheme VIIM, Calcutta, 700 054, India
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- Department of Human Physiology, Tripura University, Agartala, Tripura, India
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- National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, Kalyani, 741251, West Bengal, India
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- Microbial Ecology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, 743368, West Bengal, India.
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Fan Q, Liu C, Gao Z, Hu Z, Wang Z, Xiao J, Yuan Y, Yue T. Inactivation Effect of Thymoquinone on Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris Vegetative Cells, Spores, and Biofilms. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:679808. [PMID: 34149671 PMCID: PMC8206486 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.679808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris (A. acidoterrestris), a spore-forming bacterium, has become a main challenge and concern for the juices and acid beverage industry across the world due to its thermo-acidophilic characteristic. Thymoquinone (TQ) is one of the active components derived from Nigella sativa seeds. The objective of this study was to investigate antibacterial activity and associated molecular mechanism of TQ against A. acidoterrestris vegetative cells, and to evaluate effects of TQ on A. acidoterrestris spores and biofilms formed on polystyrene and stainless steel surfaces. Minimum inhibitory concentrations of TQ against five tested A. acidoterrestris strains ranged from 32 to 64 μg/mL. TQ could destroy bacterial cell morphology and membrane integrity in a concentration-dependent manner. Field-emission scanning electron microscopy observation showed that TQ caused abnormal morphology of spores and thus exerted a killing effect on spores. Moreover, TQ was effective in inactivating and removing A. acidoterrestris mature biofilms. These findings indicated that TQ is promising as a new alternative to control A. acidoterrestris and thereby reduce associated contamination and deterioration in the juice and acid beverage industry.
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- Qiuxia Fan
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China.,Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-Products (Yangling), Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China.,Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-Products (Yangling), Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China.,Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-Products (Yangling), Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China.,Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-Products (Yangling), Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China.,Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-Products (Yangling), Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, China
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo-Ourense Campus, Ourense, Spain
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China.,Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-Products (Yangling), Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China.,Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-Products (Yangling), Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, China.,College of Food Science and Technology, Northwest University, Xi'an, China
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