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Xiang YL, Tang DY, Yan LL, Deng LL, Wang XH, Liu XY, Zhou QH. Poly-l-lysine modified MOF nanoparticles with pH/ROS sensitive CIP release and CUR triggered photodynamic therapy against drug-resistant bacterial infection. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 266:131330. [PMID: 38570003 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131330] [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: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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The challenge of drug resistance in bacteria caused by the over use of biotics is increasing during the therapy process, which has attracted great attentions of the clinicians and scientists around the world. Recently, photodynamic therapy (PDT) triggered by photosensitizer (PS) has become a promising treatment method because of its high efficacy, easy operation, and low side effect. Herein, the poly-l-lysine (PLL) modified metal-organic framework (MOF) nanoparticles, ZIF/PLL-CIP/CUR, were synthesized to allow both reactive oxygen species (ROS) responsive drug release and photodynamic effect for synergistic therapy against drug resistant bacterial infections. The PLL was modified on the shell of the zeolite imidazole framework (ZIF) by the ROS-responsive thioketal linker for controllable CIP release. CUR were encapsulated in ZIF as the photosensitizer for blue light mediated photodynamic effect to produce singlet oxygen (1O2) and superoxide anion radical (O2-) for efficient inhibition towards methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The charge conversion from negative charge (-4.6 mV) to positive charge (2.6 mV) was observed at pH 7.4 and pH 5.5, and 70.9 % CIP was found released at pH 5.5 in the presence of H2O2, which suggests the good biosafety at physiological pH and ROS-responsive drug release of the as-prepared nanoparticle in the bacterial microenvironment. The as-prepared nanoparticles could effectively kill MRSA and disrupt bacterial biofilm by combination of chemo- and photodynamic therapy. In mice model, the as-prepared nanoparticles exhibited excellent biosafety and synergistic effect with 98.81 % healing rate in treatment of MRSA infection, which is considered as a promising candidate in combating drug resistant bacterial infection.
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- Ya-Li Xiang
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, First Ring Road, 4th Section No.16, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China; Key Laboratory of General Chemistry of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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Lee MS, Lee JA, Biondo JR, Lux JE, Raig RM, Berger PN, Bernhards CB, Kuhn DL, Gupta MK, Lux MW. Cell-Free Protein Expression in Polymer Materials. ACS Synth Biol 2024; 13:1152-1164. [PMID: 38467017 PMCID: PMC11036507 DOI: 10.1021/acssynbio.3c00628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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While synthetic biology has advanced complex capabilities such as sensing and molecular synthesis in aqueous solutions, important applications may also be pursued for biological systems in solid materials. Harsh processing conditions used to produce many synthetic materials such as plastics make the incorporation of biological functionality challenging. One technology that shows promise in circumventing these issues is cell-free protein synthesis (CFPS), where core cellular functionality is reconstituted outside the cell. CFPS enables genetic functions to be implemented without the complications of membrane transport or concerns over the cellular viability or release of genetically modified organisms. Here, we demonstrate that dried CFPS reactions have remarkable tolerance to heat and organic solvent exposure during the casting processes for polymer materials. We demonstrate the utility of this observation by creating plastics that have spatially patterned genetic functionality, produce antimicrobials in situ, and perform sensing reactions. The resulting materials unlock the potential to deliver DNA-programmable biofunctionality in a ubiquitous class of synthetic materials.
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- Marilyn S. Lee
- U.S.
Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center, 5183 Blackhawk Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21010, United States
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- U.S.
Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center, 5183 Blackhawk Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21010, United States
- Defense
Threat Reduction Agency, 2800 Bush River Road, Gunpowder, Maryland 21010, United States
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- U.S.
Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center, 5183 Blackhawk Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21010, United States
- Excet
Inc., 6225 Brandon Avenue,
Suite 360, Springfield, Virginia 22150, United States
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- US
Air Force Research Laboratory, 2179 12th Street, B652/R122, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio 45433, United States
- UES
Inc., 4401 Dayton-Xenia
Road, Dayton, Ohio 45432, United States
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- US
Air Force Research Laboratory, 2179 12th Street, B652/R122, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio 45433, United States
- UES
Inc., 4401 Dayton-Xenia
Road, Dayton, Ohio 45432, United States
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- U.S.
Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center, 5183 Blackhawk Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21010, United States
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- U.S.
Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center, 5183 Blackhawk Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21010, United States
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- U.S.
Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center, 5183 Blackhawk Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21010, United States
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- US
Air Force Research Laboratory, 2179 12th Street, B652/R122, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio 45433, United States
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- U.S.
Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center, 5183 Blackhawk Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21010, United States
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Radojević I, Jakovljević V, Grujić S, Ostojić A, Ćirković K. Biofilm formation by selected microbial strains isolated from wastewater and their consortia: mercury resistance and removal potential. Res Microbiol 2024; 175:104092. [PMID: 37331492 DOI: 10.1016/j.resmic.2023.104092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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Wastewater often contains an increased amount of mercury and, at the same time, resistant microorganisms. During wastewater treatment, a biofilm of indigenous microorganisms is often unavoidable. Therefore, the objective of this research is to isolate and identify microorganisms from wastewater and investigate their ability to form biofilms for possible application in mercury removal processes. The resistance of planktonic cells and their biofilms to the effects of mercury was investigated using Minimum Biofilm Eradication Concentration-High Throughput Plates. The formation of biofilms and the degree of resistance to mercury were confirmed in polystyrene microtiter plates with 96 wells. Biofilm on AMB Media carriers (Assisting Moving Bad Media) was quantified using the Bradford protein assay. The removal of mercury ions by biofilms formed on AMB Media carriers of selected isolates and their consortia was determined by a removal test in Erlenmeyer flasks simulating MBBR. All isolates in planktonic form showed some degree of resistance to mercury. The most resistant microorganisms (Enterobacter cloacae, Klebsiella oxytoca, Serratia odorifera, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae) were tested for their ability to form biofilms in the presence and absence of mercury, both in polystyrene plates and on ABM carriers. The results showed that among planktonic forms, K. oxytoca was the most resistant. A biofilm of the same microorganisms was more than 10-fold resistant. Most consortia biofilms had MBEC values > 100,000 μg/mL. Among individual biofilms, E. cloacae showed the highest mercury removal efficiency (97.81% for 10 days). Biofilm consortia composed of three species showed the best ability to remove mercury (96.64%-99.03% for 10 days). This study points to the importance of consortia of different types of wastewater microorganisms in the form of biofilms and suggests that they can be used to remove mercury in wastewater treatment bioreactors.
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- Ivana Radojević
- University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology and Ecology, Laboratory of Microbiology, Radoja Domanovića 12, 34000 Kragujevac, Republic of Serbia.
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- State University of Novi Pazar, Department of Natural-Mathematical Sciences, Vuka Karadžića 9, 36300 Novi Pazar, Republic of Serbia.
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- University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology and Ecology, Laboratory of Microbiology, Radoja Domanovića 12, 34000 Kragujevac, Republic of Serbia.
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- University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology and Ecology, Laboratory of Microbiology, Radoja Domanovića 12, 34000 Kragujevac, Republic of Serbia.
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- University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology and Ecology, Laboratory of Microbiology, Radoja Domanovića 12, 34000 Kragujevac, Republic of Serbia.
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Noda S, Fujiwara R, Mori Y, Dainin M, Shirai T, Kondo A. Styrene Production in Genetically Engineered Escherichia coli in a Two-Phase Culture. BIOTECH 2024; 13:2. [PMID: 38247732 PMCID: PMC10801462 DOI: 10.3390/biotech13010002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Styrene is an important industrial chemical. Although several studies have reported microbial styrene production, the amount of styrene produced in batch cultures can be increased. In this study, styrene was produced using genetically engineered Escherichia coli. First, we evaluated five types of phenylalanine ammonia lyases (PALs) from Arabidopsis thaliana (AtPAL) and Brachypodium distachyon (BdPAL) for their ability to produce trans-cinnamic acid (Cin), a styrene precursor. AtPAL2-expressing E. coli produced approximately 700 mg/L of Cin and we found that BdPALs could convert Cin into styrene. To assess styrene production, we constructed an E. coli strain that co-expressed AtPAL2 and ferulic acid decarboxylase from Saccharomyces cerevisiae. After a biphasic culture with oleyl alcohol, styrene production and yield from glucose were 3.1 g/L and 26.7% (mol/mol), respectively, which, to the best of our knowledge, are the highest values obtained in batch cultivation. Thus, this strain can be applied to the large-scale industrial production of styrene.
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- Shuhei Noda
- Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe 657-8501, Japan;
- PRESTO, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), Kawaguchi 332-0012, Saitama, Japan
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- Center for Sustainable Resource Science, RIKEN, 1-7-22, Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama 230-0045, Japan; (R.F.); (T.S.)
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- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe 657-8501, Japan;
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- Center for Sustainable Resource Science, RIKEN, 1-7-22, Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama 230-0045, Japan; (R.F.); (T.S.)
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- Center for Sustainable Resource Science, RIKEN, 1-7-22, Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama 230-0045, Japan; (R.F.); (T.S.)
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- Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe 657-8501, Japan;
- Center for Sustainable Resource Science, RIKEN, 1-7-22, Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama 230-0045, Japan; (R.F.); (T.S.)
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Lazarus E, Meyer AS, Ikuma K, Rivero IV. Three dimensional printed biofilms: Fabrication, design and future biomedical and environmental applications. Microb Biotechnol 2024; 17:e14360. [PMID: 38041693 PMCID: PMC10832517 DOI: 10.1111/1751-7915.14360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023] Open
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Three dimensional printing has emerged as a widely acceptable strategy for the fabrication of mammalian cell laden constructs with complex microenvironments for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. More recently 3D printed living materials containing microorganisms have been developed and matured into living biofilms. The potential for engineered 3D biofilms as in vitro models for biomedical applications, such as antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and environmental applications, such as bioleaching, bioremediation, and wastewater purification, is extensive but the need for an in-depth understanding of the structure-function relationship between the complex construct and the microorganism response still exists. This review discusses 3D printing fabrication methods for engineered biofilms with specific structural features. Next, it highlights the importance of bioink compositions and 3D bioarchitecture design. Finally, a brief overview of current and potential applications of 3D printed biofilms in environmental and biomedical fields is discussed.
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- Emily Lazarus
- Department Industrial and Systems EngineeringRochester Institute of TechnologyRochesterNew YorkUSA
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- Department of BiologyUniversity of RochesterRochesterNew YorkUSA
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- Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental EngineeringIowa State UniversityAmesIowaUSA
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- Department Industrial and Systems EngineeringRochester Institute of TechnologyRochesterNew YorkUSA
- Department of Biomedical EngineeringRochester Institute of TechnologyRochesterNew YorkUSA
- Department of Industrial and Systems EngineeringUniversity of FloridaGainesvilleFloridaUSA
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Aminian-Dehkordi J, Rahimi S, Golzar-Ahmadi M, Singh A, Lopez J, Ledesma-Amaro R, Mijakovic I. Synthetic biology tools for environmental protection. Biotechnol Adv 2023; 68:108239. [PMID: 37619824 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2023.108239] [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: 04/15/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Synthetic biology transforms the way we perceive biological systems. Emerging technologies in this field affect many disciplines of science and engineering. Traditionally, synthetic biology approaches were commonly aimed at developing cost-effective microbial cell factories to produce chemicals from renewable sources. Based on this, the immediate beneficial impact of synthetic biology on the environment came from reducing our oil dependency. However, synthetic biology is starting to play a more direct role in environmental protection. Toxic chemicals released by industries and agriculture endanger the environment, disrupting ecosystem balance and biodiversity loss. This review highlights synthetic biology approaches that can help environmental protection by providing remediation systems capable of sensing and responding to specific pollutants. Remediation strategies based on genetically engineered microbes and plants are discussed. Further, an overview of computational approaches that facilitate the design and application of synthetic biology tools in environmental protection is presented.
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- Department of Life Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, SW72AZ, UK
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- Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, SW72AZ, UK
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- Department of Life Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden; Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability, Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark.
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Zhang W, Dong H, Wang X, Zhang L, Chen C, Wang P. Engineered Escherichia coli Consortia Function in a Programmable Pattern for Multiple Enzymatic Biosynthesis. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:45886-45894. [PMID: 37738613 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Coordinating microbial consortia to realize complex synthetic pathways is an area of great interest in the rapidly growing field of biomanufacturing. This work presents a programmable method for assembling living cells based on the surface display of affinity groups, enabling whole-cell catalysis with optimized catalytic efficiency through the rational arrangement of cell assemblies and enzymes. In the context of d-phenyllactic acid (d-PLA) synthesis, four enzymes were rationally arranged considering substrate channeling and protein expression levels. The production efficiencies of d-PLA catalyzed by engineered microbial consortia were 1.31- and 2.55-fold higher than those of biofilm and whole-cell catalysts, respectively. Notably, substrate channeling was identified between the coimmobilized rate-limiting enzymes, resulting in a 3.67-fold improvement in catalytic efficiency compared with hybrid catalysts (free enzymes coupled with whole-cell catalysts). The highest yield of d-PLA catalyzed by microbial consortia was 102.85 ± 3.39 mM with 140 mM benzaldehyde as the substrate. This study proposes a novel approach to cell enzyme assembly for coordinating microbial consortia in multiple enzymatic biosynthesis processes.
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- Wenxue Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, School of Biotechnology, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, School of Biotechnology, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, School of Biotechnology, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Laboratory of Recycling and Eco-treatment of Waste Biomass of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, School of Biotechnology, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Institute for Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, University of Minnesota, St Paul, Minnesota 55108, United States
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Andreu C, Del Olmo ML. Biotechnological applications of biofilms formed by osmotolerant and halotolerant yeasts. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2023:10.1007/s00253-023-12589-y. [PMID: 37233754 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-023-12589-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
Abstract
Many microorganisms are capable of developing biofilms under adverse conditions usually related to nutrient limitation. They are complex structures in which cells (in many cases of different species) are embedded in the material that they secrete, the extracellular matrix (ECM), which is composed of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. The ECM has several functions including adhesion, cellular communication, nutrient distribution, and increased community resistance, this being the main drawback when these microorganisms are pathogenic. However, these structures have also proven useful in many biotechnological applications. Until now, the most interest shown in these regards has focused on bacterial biofilms, and the literature describing yeast biofilms is scarce, except for pathological strains. Oceans and other saline reservoirs are full of microorganisms adapted to extreme conditions, and the discovery and knowledge of their properties can be very interesting to explore new uses. Halotolerant and osmotolerant biofilm-forming yeasts have been employed for many years in the food and wine industry, with very few applications in other areas. The experience gained in bioremediation, food production and biocatalysis with bacterial biofilms can be inspiring to find new uses for halotolerant yeast biofilms. In this review, we focus on the biofilms formed by halotolerant and osmotolerant yeasts such as those belonging to Candida, Saccharomyces flor yeasts, Schwannyomyces or Debaryomyces, and their actual or potential biotechnological applications. KEY POINTS: • Biofilm formation by halotolerant and osmotolerant yeasts is reviewed. • Yeasts biofilms have been widely used in food and wine production. • The use of bacterial biofilms in bioremediation can be expanded to halotolerant yeast counterparts.
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- Cecilia Andreu
- Departament de Química Orgànica, Facultat de Farmàcia, Universitat de València, Vicent Andrés Estellés S/N, 46100, València, Burjassot, Spain
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- Departament de Bioquímica i Biologia Molecular, Facultat de Biologia, Universitat de València, Dr. Moliner 50, 46100, València, Burjassot, Spain.
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An B, Wang Y, Huang Y, Wang X, Liu Y, Xun D, Church GM, Dai Z, Yi X, Tang TC, Zhong C. Engineered Living Materials For Sustainability. Chem Rev 2023; 123:2349-2419. [PMID: 36512650 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Recent advances in synthetic biology and materials science have given rise to a new form of materials, namely engineered living materials (ELMs), which are composed of living matter or cell communities embedded in self-regenerating matrices of their own or artificial scaffolds. Like natural materials such as bone, wood, and skin, ELMs, which possess the functional capabilities of living organisms, can grow, self-organize, and self-repair when needed. They also spontaneously perform programmed biological functions upon sensing external cues. Currently, ELMs show promise for green energy production, bioremediation, disease treatment, and fabricating advanced smart materials. This review first introduces the dynamic features of natural living systems and their potential for developing novel materials. We then summarize the recent research progress on living materials and emerging design strategies from both synthetic biology and materials science perspectives. Finally, we discuss the positive impacts of living materials on promoting sustainability and key future research directions.
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- Bolin An
- Center for Materials Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China.,CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Center for Materials Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China.,CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Center for Materials Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China.,CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Center for Materials Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China.,CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Center for Materials Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China.,CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Center for Materials Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China.,CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Center for Materials Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China.,Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, Harvard University, Boston 02115, Massachusetts United States.,Department of Genetics, Blavatnik Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston 02115, Massachusetts United States
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- Center for Materials Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China.,CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Center for Materials Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China.,CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, Harvard University, Boston 02115, Massachusetts United States.,Department of Genetics, Blavatnik Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston 02115, Massachusetts United States
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- Center for Materials Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China.,CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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Liu Y, Xia X, Liu Z, Dong M. The Next Frontier of 3D Bioprinting: Bioactive Materials Functionalized by Bacteria. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2205949. [PMID: 36549677 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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3D bioprinting has become a flexible technical means used in many fields. Currently, research on 3D bioprinting is mainly focused on the use of mammalian cells to print organ and tissue models, which has greatly promoted progress in the fields of tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and pharmaceuticals. In recent years, bacterial bioprinting has gradually become a rapidly developing research fields, with a wide range of potential applications in basic research, biomedicine, bioremediation, and other field. Here, this works reviews new research on bacterial bioprinting, and discuss its future research direction.
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- Yifei Liu
- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, P. R. China
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- Institute of Agricultural Product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, P. R. China
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Qian H, Yao Q, Pi L, Ao J, Lei P, Hu Y. Current Advances and Applications of Tantalum Element in Infected Bone Defects. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:1-19. [PMID: 36563349 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c00884] [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: 12/24/2022]
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Infected bone defects (IBDs) cause significant economic and psychological burdens, posing a huge challenge to clinical orthopedic surgeons. Traditional approaches for managing IBDs possess inevitable shortcomings; therefore, it is necessary to develop new functionalized scaffolds. Tantalum (Ta) has been widely used in load-bearing orthopedic implants due to its good biocompatibility and corrosion resistance. However, undecorated Ta could only structurally repair common bone defects, which failed to meet the clinical needs of bacteriostasis for IBDs. Researchers have made great efforts to functionalize Ta scaffolds to enhance their antibacterial activity through various methods, including surface coating, alloying, and micro- and nanostructure modifications. Additionally, several studies have successfully utilized Ta to modify orthopedic scaffolds for enhanced antibacterial function. These studies remarkably extended the application range of Ta. Therefore, this review systematically outlines the advances in the fundamental and clinical application of Ta in the treatment of IBDs, focusing on the antibacterial properties of Ta, its functionalization for bacteriostasis, and its applications in the modification of orthopedic scaffolds. This study provides researchers with an overview of the application of Ta in the treatment of IBDs.
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- Hu Qian
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou 563000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou 563000, China
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- Nursing Department, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou 563000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou 563000, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310030, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310030, China
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The influence of cupuaçu extract in the production of biofilms based on babassu coconut mesocarp. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04487-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Carvalho FM, Azevedo A, Ferreira MM, Mergulhão FJM, Gomes LC. Advances on Bacterial and Fungal Biofilms for the Production of Added-Value Compounds. BIOLOGY 2022; 11:biology11081126. [PMID: 36009752 PMCID: PMC9405441 DOI: 10.3390/biology11081126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Simple Summary The production of bio-based materials, including organic acids, antibiotics, enzymes, ethanol, and hydrogen, is generally done by the cultivation of suspended cells rather than using immobilized cells. However, several studies suggest the application of productive biofilms as a reliable alternative for biocatalysis, with many advantages over suspended-growth systems. This review gives an overview of the breakthrough in the application of biofilm platforms for the sustainable production of valuable compounds, with particular insight into the latest advances in the production of recombinant proteins. Productive biofilms are shown to improve production rates and product yields, demonstrating great potential for industrial applications. Abstract In recent years, abundant research has been performed on biofilms for the production of compounds with biotechnological and industrial relevance. The use of biofilm platforms has been seen as a compelling approach to producing fine and bulk chemicals such as organic acids, alcohols, and solvents. However, the production of recombinant proteins using this system is still scarce. Biofilm reactors are known to have higher biomass density, operational stability, and potential for long-term operation than suspended cell reactors. In addition, there is an increasing demand to harness industrial and agricultural wastes and biorefinery residues to improve process sustainability and reduce production costs. The synthesis of recombinant proteins and other high-value compounds is mainly achieved using suspended cultures of bacteria, yeasts, and fungi. This review discusses the use of biofilm reactors for the production of recombinant proteins and other added-value compounds using bacteria and fungi.
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Affiliation(s)
- Fábio M. Carvalho
- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; (F.M.C.); (A.A.); (M.M.F.); (F.J.M.M.)
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; (F.M.C.); (A.A.); (M.M.F.); (F.J.M.M.)
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; (F.M.C.); (A.A.); (M.M.F.); (F.J.M.M.)
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; (F.M.C.); (A.A.); (M.M.F.); (F.J.M.M.)
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; (F.M.C.); (A.A.); (M.M.F.); (F.J.M.M.)
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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