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Yang X, Shui Y, Qian Y. A Crosstalk Analysis of high-risk human papillomavirus, microbiota and vaginal metabolome in cervicovaginal microenvironment. Microb Pathog 2024; 194:106826. [PMID: 39069271 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2024.106826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 07/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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The microbial community has a profound effect on the host microenvironment by altering metabolites. Persistent high-risk human papillomavirus (HRHPV) infection has been implicated as contributors to the initiation and progression of cervical cancer, but the involved mechanisms are unknown. Assessing the metabolic profile of the cervicovaginal microenvironment has the potential to reveal the functional interactions among the host, metabolites and microbes in HRHPV persistence infection and progression to cancer. The vaginal swabs of women were collected and divided into three groups according to the HPV HybridenPture DNA test (HC2). The participants, include 9 who were categorized as HPV-negative, 8 as positive for HPV16, and 9 as positive for HPV18. 16S rRNA gene sequencing and metabolomics analyses were applied to determine the influence of the vaginal microbiota and host metabolism on the link between HPV and cervicovaginal microenvironment. These findings revealed that HRHPV groups have unique metabolic fingerprints that distinguish them from heathy controls. We showed that HRHPV affects changes in microbial metabolic function, which has important implications for the host. Our study further demonstrated metabolite-driven complex host-microbe interactions and assist in understanding the alterations in the HRHPV-induced cervicovaginal microenvironment.
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- Xue Yang
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 59 Liuting Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Nanjing BenQ Medical Center, 71 Hexi Avenue, Jianye District, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Jiangning hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 169 Hushan Road, Nanjing, China.
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Li S, Wang Y, Xu G, Xu Y, Fu C, Zhao Q, Xu L, Jia X, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Qiao J. The combination of allicin with domiphen is effective against microbial biofilm formation. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1341316. [PMID: 38873153 PMCID: PMC11169630 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1341316] [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: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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Background Microorganisms in biofilms are particularly difficult to control because of their increased survival and antibiotic resistance. Allicin and domiphen were employed to inhibit the microbial growth and biofilm formation of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans strains. Methods Broth microdilution method and checkerboard assay were conducted to determine the efficacy of allicin combined with domiphen against S. aureus, E. coli, and C. albicans. Microbial biofilm formation was measured using the crystal violet staining method and fluorescence microscopy. And the total viable count of the biofilm cells on material surface after the treatment with antimicrobial reagents was calculated with the plate count technique. Results The two drugs showed synergistic effects against the pathogens with a fractional bactericidal concentration of less than 0.38. The combination of 64 μg/mL allicin with 1 μg/mL domiphen dispersed over 50% of the biofilm mass of S. aureus, E. coli, and C. albicans. In addition, the drug combination reduced the total viable counts of E. coli and C. albicans biofilm cells on stainless steel and polyethylene surfaces by more than 102 CFU/mL. Conclusion The combination of allicin and domiphen is an effective strategy for efficiently decreasing biofilms formation on various industrial materials surfaces.
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- Shang Li
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Biophysics, School of Life Sciences, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
- School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- Department of Biophysics, School of Life Sciences, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Hu YG, Battini N, Fang B, Zhou CH. Discovery of indolylacryloyl-derived oxacins as novel potential broad-spectrum antibacterial candidates. Eur J Med Chem 2024; 270:116392. [PMID: 38608408 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2024.116392] [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: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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The emergence of serious bacterial resistance towards clinical oxacins poses a considerable threat to global public health, necessitating the development of novel structural antibacterial agents. Seven types of novel indolylacryloyl-derived oxacins (IDOs) were designed and synthesized for the first time from commercial 3,4-difluoroaniline via an eight-step procedure. The synthesized compounds were characterized by modern spectroscopic techniques. All target molecules were evaluated for antimicrobial activities. Most of the prepared IDOs showed a broad antibacterial spectrum and strong activities against the tested strains, especially ethoxycarbonyl IDO 10d (0.25-0.5 μg/mL) and hydroxyethyl IDO 10e (0.25-1 μg/mL) exhibited much superior antibacterial efficacies to reference drug norfloxacin. These highly active IDOs also displayed low hemolysis, cytotoxicity and resistance, as well as rapid bactericidal capacity. Further investigations indicated that ethoxycarbonyl IDO 10d and hydroxyethyl IDO 10e could effectively reduce the exopolysaccharide content and eradicate the formed biofilm, which might delay the development of drug resistance. Preliminary exploration of the antibacterial mechanism revealed that active IDOs could not only destroy membrane integrity, resulting in changes in membrane permeability, but also promote the accumulation of reactive oxygen species, leading to the production of malondialdehyde and decreased bacterial metabolism. Moreover, they exhibited the capability to bind with DNA and DNA gyrase, forming supramolecular complexes through various noncovalent interactions, thereby inhibiting DNA replication and causing bacterial death. All the above results suggested that the newly developed indolylacryloyl-derived oxacins should hold great promise as potential multitargeting broad-spectrum antibacterial candidates to overcome drug resistance.
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- Yue-Gao Hu
- Institute of Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- Institute of Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- College of Pharmacy, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Targeted and Innovative Therapeutics, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Kinase Modulators As Innovative Medicine, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Chongqing, 402160, China.
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- Institute of Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China.
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Sami A, Han S, Haider MZ, Khizar R, Ali Q, Shafiq M, Tabassum J, Khalid MN, Javed MA, Sajid M, Manzoor MA, Sabir IA. Genetics aspect of vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) biosynthesis and signaling pathways in fruits and vegetables crops. Funct Integr Genomics 2024; 24:73. [PMID: 38598147 DOI: 10.1007/s10142-024-01352-9] [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: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an essential nutrient that plays a critical role in many physiological processes in plants and animals. In humans, vitamin C is an antioxidant, reducing agent, and cofactor in diverse chemical processes. The established role of vitamin C as an antioxidant in plants is well recognized. It neutralizes reactive oxygen species (ROS) that can cause damage to cells. Also, it plays an important role in recycling other antioxidants, such as vitamin E, which helps maintain the overall balance of the plant's antioxidant system. However, unlike plants, humans cannot synthesize ascorbic acid or vitamin C in their bodies due to the absence of an enzyme called gulonolactone oxidase. This is why humans need to obtain vitamin C through their diet. Different fruits and vegetables contain varying levels of vitamin C. The biosynthesis of vitamin C in plants occurs primarily in the chloroplasts and the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). The biosynthesis of vitamin C is a complex process regulated by various factors such as light, temperature, and plant hormones. Recent research has identified several key genes that regulate vitamin C biosynthesis, including the GLDH and GLDH genes. The expression of these genes is known to be regulated by various factors such as light, temperature, and plant hormones. Recent studies highlight vitamin C's crucial role in regulating plant stress response pathways, encompassing drought, high salinity, and oxidative stress. The key enzymes in vitamin C biosynthesis are L-galactose dehydrogenase (GLDH) and L-galactono-1, 4-lactone dehydrogenase (GLDH). Genetic studies reveal key genes like GLDH and GLDH in Vitamin C biosynthesis, offering potential for crop improvement. Genetic variations influence nutritional content through their impact on vitamin C levels. Investigating the roles of genes in stress responses provides insights for developing resilient techniques in crop growth. Some fruits and vegetables, such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruits, along with strawberries and kiwi, are rich in vitamin C. Guava. Papaya provides a boost of vitamin C and dietary fiber. At the same time, red and yellow bell peppers, broccoli, pineapple, mangoes, and kale are additional sources of this essential nutrient, promoting overall health. In this review, we will discuss a brief history of Vitamin C and its signaling and biosynthesis pathway and summarize the regulation of its content in various fruits and vegetables.
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- Adnan Sami
- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Punjab, Lahore, P.O BOX 54590, Pakistan
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- School of Biological Sciences and Technology, Liupanshui Normal University, Liupanshui, 553004, China.
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Punjab, Lahore, P.O BOX 54590, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Sciences, University Of Punjab, Lahore, P.O BOX 54590, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Punjab, Lahore, P.O BOX 54590, Pakistan.
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- Department of Horticulture, University Of Punjab, Lahore, P.O BOX 54590, Pakistan.
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Punjab, Lahore, P.O BOX 54590, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Punjab, Lahore, P.O BOX 54590, Pakistan
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- Department of Horticulture, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Science, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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Jahangiry S, Lashanizadegan M, Pourhosseini PS, Zahedi-Tabrizi M. Synthesis, theoretical analysis, and biological properties of a novel tridentate Schiff base palladium (II) complex. Biometals 2024:10.1007/s10534-024-00598-x. [PMID: 38592378 DOI: 10.1007/s10534-024-00598-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Schiff base complexes play a crucial role in bioinorganic chemistry. A novel curcumin/phenylalanine tridentate Schiff base ligand and its palladium (II) complex were synthesized so that they were stable in aqueous buffer. The structure of the complex was investigated using a variety of methods, including DFT, NBO analysis, FMOs, and MESP. The interaction of the complex with a plasmid (pUC19) and CT-DNA was studied. The anticancer, antibacterial, and antioxidant activities of the complex were examined. The statistical analysis of the MTT assay was compared using the 1-way ANOVA and Tukey test. Results showed that the complexes were stable in aqueous buffer, pH 8. The extrinsic fluorescence emission of the plasmid and CT-DNA was quenched while interacting with the complex. The complex had an IC50 of 72.47 µM against MCF-7 cells. The ANOVA and Tukey analysis of MTT data demonstrated a statistically significant difference between groups (P < 0.0001). The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of the complex for E. coli and S. aureus were 300 and 200 µg/mL, with 96.3 and 95.2% biofilm growth inhibition at 250 µg/mL, respectively. The sample concentrations contributing to 50% radical inhibition in the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) test for curcumin, ligand, and palladium (II) complex were 33.62, 21.27, and 51.26 µM, respectively. The results suggest that the complex interaction with DNA is one of the potential mechanisms for eliminating cancer cells and bacteria in the planktonic and biofilm. On the other hand, while stability in an aqueous buffer at pH 8 increases, the modified curcumin antioxidant effect decreases.
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- Samira Jahangiry
- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Nanochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
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Das S, Malik M, Dastidar DG, Roy R, Paul P, Sarkar S, Chakraborty P, Maity A, Dasgupta M, Gupta AD, Chatterjee S, Sarker RK, Maiti D, Tribedi P. Piperine, a phytochemical prevents the biofilm city of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: A biochemical approach to understand the underlying mechanism. Microb Pathog 2024; 189:106601. [PMID: 38423404 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2024.106601] [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: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a drug-resistant human pathogen causes several nosocomial as well as community-acquired infections involving biofilm machinery. Hence, it has gained a wide interest within the scientific community to impede biofilm-induced MRSA-associated health complications. The current study focuses on the utilization of a natural bioactive compound called piperine to control the biofilm development of MRSA. Quantitative assessments like crystal violet, total protein recovery, and fluorescein-di-acetate (FDA) hydrolysis assays, demonstrated that piperine (8 and 16 μg/mL) could effectively compromise the biofilm formation of MRSA. Light and scanning electron microscopic image analysis confirmed the same. Further investigation revealed that piperine could reduce extracellular polysaccharide production by down-regulating the expression of icaA gene. Besides, piperine could reduce the cell-surface hydrophobicity of MRSA, a crucial factor of biofilm formation. Moreover, the introduction of piperine could interfere with microbial motility indicating the interaction of piperine with the quorum-sensing components. A molecular dynamics study showed a stable binding between piperine and AgrA protein (regulator of quorum sensing) suggesting the possible meddling of piperine in quorum-sensing of MRSA. Additionally, the exposure to piperine led to the accumulation of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and potentially heightened cell membrane permeability in inhibiting microbial biofilm formation. Besides, piperine could reduce the secretion of diverse virulence factors from MRSA. Further exploration revealed that piperine interacted with extracellular DNA (e-DNA), causing disintegration by weakening the biofilm architecture. Conclusively, this study suggests that piperine could be a potential antibiofilm molecule against MRSA-associated biofilm infections.
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- Sharmistha Das
- 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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- Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, 157/F Nilgunj Road, Panihati, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700114, 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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- 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 Human Physiology, Tripura University, Suryamaninagar, Agartala, Tripura, 799022, India.
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- Microbial Ecology Research Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, The Neotia University, Sarisha, West Bengal, 743368, India.
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Díaz MA, Vega-Hissi EG, Blázquez MA, Alberto MR, Arena ME. Restraining Staphylococcus aureus Virulence Factors and Quorum Sensing through Lactic Acid Bacteria Supernatant Extracts. Antibiotics (Basel) 2024; 13:297. [PMID: 38666973 PMCID: PMC11047364 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics13040297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2024] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024] Open
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The escalating prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria poses a grave threat to human health, necessitating the exploration of novel alternatives to conventional antibiotics. This study investigated the impact of extracts derived from the supernatant of four lactic acid bacteria strains on factors contributing to the pathogenicity of three Staphylococcus aureus strains. The study evaluated the influence of lactic acid bacteria supernatant extracts on the growth, biofilm biomass formation, biofilm metabolic activity, and biofilm integrity of the S. aureus strains. Additionally, the impact on virulence factors (hemolysin and coagulase) was examined. Gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry was used to identify the bioactive compounds in the extracts, while molecular docking analyses explored potential interactions. Predominantly, the extracts contain eight 2,5-diketopiperazines, which are cyclic forms of peptides. The extracts demonstrated inhibitory effects on biofilm formation, the ability to disrupt mature biofilms, and reduce the biofilm cell metabolic activity of the S. aureus strains. Furthermore, they exhibited the ability to inhibit α-hemolysin production and reduce coagulase activity. An in silico docking analysis reveals promising interactions between 2,5-diketopiperazines and key proteins (SarA and AgrA) in S. aureus, confirming their antivirulence and antibiofilm activities. These findings suggest that 2,5-diketopiperazines could serve as a promising lead compound in the fight against antibiotic-resistant S. aureus.
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- Myriam Anabel Díaz
- Instituto Superior de Investigaciones Biológicas (INSIBIO, CONICET-UNT), Chacabuco 461, San Miguel de Tucumán CP 4000, Argentina;
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- Instituto Multidisciplinario de Investigaciones Biológicas (IMIBIO-SL), Facultad de Química, Bioquímica y Farmacia, Universidad Nacional de San Luis, Ejército de Los Andes 950, San Luis CP 5700, Argentina;
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- Departament de Farmacologia, Facultat de Farmàcia i Ciències de l’Alimentació, Universitat de València, Avd. Vicent Andrés Estellés s/n, Burjasot, 46100 Valencia, Spain
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- Facultad de Bioquímica, Química y Farmacia, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán (UNT), Ayacucho 471, San Miguel de Tucumán CP 4000, Argentina
- Instituto de Biotecnología Farmacéutica y Alimentaria (INBIOFAL, CONICET-UNT), Avenida Kirchner 1900, San Miguel de Tucumán CP 4000, Argentina
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- Facultad de Bioquímica, Química y Farmacia, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán (UNT), Ayacucho 471, San Miguel de Tucumán CP 4000, Argentina
- Instituto de Biotecnología Farmacéutica y Alimentaria (INBIOFAL, CONICET-UNT), Avenida Kirchner 1900, San Miguel de Tucumán CP 4000, Argentina
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Roy R, Paul P, Chakraborty P, Malik M, Das S, Chatterjee S, Maity A, Dasgupta M, Sarker RK, Sarkar S, Das Gupta A, Tribedi P. Cuminaldehyde and Tobramycin Forestall the Biofilm Threats of Staphylococcus aureus: A Combinatorial Strategy to Evade the Biofilm Challenges. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2024:10.1007/s12010-024-04914-6. [PMID: 38526664 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-024-04914-6] [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] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Staphylococcus aureus, an opportunistic Gram-positive pathogen, is known for causing various infections in humans, primarily by forming biofilms. The biofilm-induced antibiotic resistance has been considered a significant medical threat. Combinatorial therapy has been considered a reliable approach to combat antibiotic resistance by using multiple antimicrobial agents simultaneously, targeting bacteria through different mechanisms of action. To this end, we examined the effects of two molecules, cuminaldehyde (a natural compound) and tobramycin (an antibiotic), individually and in combination, against staphylococcal biofilm. Our experimental observations demonstrated that cuminaldehyde (20 μg/mL) in combination with tobramycin (0.05 μg/mL) exhibited efficient reduction in biofilm formation compared to their individual treatments (p < 0.01). Additionally, the combination showed an additive interaction (fractional inhibitory concentration value 0.66) against S. aureus. Further analysis revealed that the effective combination accelerated the buildup of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and increased the membrane permeability of the bacteria. Our findings also specified that the cuminaldehyde in combination with tobramycin efficiently reduced biofilm-associated pathogenicity factors of S. aureus, including fibrinogen clumping ability, hemolysis property, and staphyloxanthin production. The selected concentrations of tobramycin and cuminaldehyde demonstrated promising activity against the biofilm development of S. aureus on catheter models without exerting antimicrobial effects. In conclusion, the combination of tobramycin and cuminaldehyde presented a successful strategy for combating staphylococcal biofilm-related healthcare threats. This combinatorial approach holds the potential for controlling biofilm-associated infections caused by S. aureus.
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- Ritwik Roy
- 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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- 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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Shivaprasad DP, Rivera J, Siliveru K. Acidic water tempering and heat treatment, a hurdle approach to reduce wheat Salmonella load during tempering and its effects on flour quality. Food Res Int 2024; 176:113723. [PMID: 38163681 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113723] [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: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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The cultivation and processing of wheat render it susceptible to microbial contamination from varied sources. Hence, pathogens such as Salmonella can contaminate wheat grains, which poses a food safety risk in wheat-based products. This risk is displayed by the incidence of foodborne illness outbreaks linked to Salmonella-contaminated wheat flour and flour-based products. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of combining acidic water and heat treatment in reducing the Salmonella load of hard red spring (HRS) wheat grains during tempering. Effective treatments were then evaluated for their effects on wheat flour quality. Tempering with sodium bisulfate (SBS), lactic acid (LA), and citric acid (CA) at 15% w/v alone reduced (p < 0.001) wheat Salmonella load by 3.15, 3.23, and 2.91 log CFU/g, respectively. Heat treatment (55 °C) reduced (p < 0.001) wheat Salmonellaload by 4.1 log CFU/g after 24 h of tempering. Combining both tempering and heat treatments resulted in a greater reduction in Salmonella load as non-detectable levels (<2 log CFU/g) of Salmonella in the wheat grains were obtained after 12 h of tempering with LA (15%) + heat. A similar result were achieved for both SBS (15%) + heat and CA (15%) + heat treatments after 18 h of tempering. Applying the combined treatments in HRS wheat grains resulted in comparable wheat flour baking (volume, texture, and crumb structure) and physicochemical properties (rheology and composition) relative to the control (tempering with water alone). The results from this study has the potential to be utilized for developing more effective methods for improving the food safety of wheat flour against Salmonella contamination.
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- Department of Grain Science and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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- Department of Grain Science and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA.
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Su Y, Ding T. Targeting microbial quorum sensing: the next frontier to hinder bacterial driven gastrointestinal infections. Gut Microbes 2023; 15:2252780. [PMID: 37680117 PMCID: PMC10486307 DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2023.2252780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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Bacteria synchronize social behaviors via a cell-cell communication and interaction mechanism termed as quorum sensing (QS). QS has been extensively studied in monocultures and proved to be intensively involved in bacterial virulence and infection. Despite the role QS plays in pathogens during laboratory engineered infections has been proved, the potential functions of QS related to pathogenesis in context of microbial consortia remain poorly understood. In this review, we summarize the basic molecular mechanisms of QS, primarily focusing on pathogenic microbes driving gastrointestinal (GI) infections. We further discuss how GI pathogens disequilibrate the homeostasis of the indigenous microbial consortia, rebuild a realm dominated by pathogens, and interact with host under worsening infectious conditions via pathogen-biased QS signaling. Additionally, we present recent applications and main challenges of manipulating QS network in microbial consortia with the goal of better understanding GI bacterial sociality and facilitating novel therapies targeting bacterial infections.
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- Ying Su
- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Tropical Diseases Control (Sun Yat-Sen University), Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Tropical Diseases Control (Sun Yat-Sen University), Guangzhou, China
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Elumalai L, Palaniyandi S, Anbazhagan GK, Mohanam N, Munusamy S, G K SR, Pudukadu Munusamy A, Chinnasamy M, Ramasamy B. Synthesis of biogenic cadmium sulfide nanoparticles (MR03-CdSNPs) using marine Streptomyces kunmingensis - MR03 for in-vitro biological determinations and in silico analysis on biofilm virulence proteins: A novel approach. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 235:116698. [PMID: 37474092 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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- Lokesh Elumalai
- Actinobacterial Research Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636011, India
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- Department of Food Technology, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Padur, OMR, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 603103, India
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- Centre for Research and Development, Department of Microbiology, Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Padur, OMR, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 603103, India
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- Actinobacterial Research Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636011, India
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- Actinobacterial Research Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636011, India
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- Actinobacterial Research Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636011, India
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- Bioremediation Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636011, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Srinivasan College of Arts and Science, (Affiliated to Bharathidasan University), Perambalur, Tamil Nadu, 621212, India
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- Actinobacterial Research Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636011, India.
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AlSaleh A, Shahid M, Farid E, Bindayna KM. Reduction of Panton-Valentine Leukocidin Production in the Staphylococcal Strain USA300 After In Vitro Ascorbic Acid and Nicotinamide Treatment. Cureus 2023; 15:e47588. [PMID: 38022293 PMCID: PMC10666906 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.47588] [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] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL) is one of the most important determinants of virulence in Staphylococcus aureus. It is associated with a propensity for complicating skin and soft tissue infections and necrotizing pneumonia. This study aims to quantitively examine the effect of ascorbic acid and nicotinamide on PVL production in the reference strain USA300. Methodology Sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to quantitively measure the production of PVL via the commercial LukS sandwich ELISA kit (IBT Bio-services, MD, USA). Results Incubating USA300 with subinhibitory concentrations of antioxidants resulted in a statistically significant eight-fold reduction in PVL production at 1.25 mg/mL and 30 mg/mL for ascorbic acid and nicotinamide, respectively. Although the mechanism by which antioxidants inhibit PVL production is yet to be elucidated, we suggest that it can be due to interrupting PVL gene expression. Conclusions Ascorbic acid and nicotinamide have the potential to be toxin-suppressing agents that may be effective in supporting the bactericidal effect of antibiotics to improve the outcome of PVL-associated infections; however, further extensive research is required.
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- Abdullah AlSaleh
- Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, BHR
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- Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, BHR
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- Pathology/Immunology, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Ministry of Health, College of Medicine, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, BHR
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Park I, Lee JH, Ma JY, Tan Y, Lee J. Antivirulence activities of retinoic acids against Staphylococcus aureus. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1224085. [PMID: 37771707 PMCID: PMC10525321 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1224085] [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: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023] Open
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Multidrug-resistant bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus constitute a global health problem. Gram-positive S. aureus secretes various toxins associated with its pathogenesis, and its biofilm formation plays an important role in antibiotic tolerance and virulence. Hence, we investigated if the metabolites of vitamin A1 might diminish S. aureus biofilm formation and toxin production. Of the three retinoic acids examined, 13-cis-retinoic acid at 10 μg/mL significantly decreased S. aureus biofilm formation without affecting its planktonic cell growth (MIC >400 μg/mL) and also inhibited biofilm formation by Staphylococcus epidermidis (MIC >400 μg/mL), but less affected biofilm formation by a uropathogenic Escherichia coli strain, a Vibrio strain, or a fungal Candida strain. Notably, 13-cis-retinoic acid and all-trans-retinoic acid significantly inhibited the hemolytic activity and staphyloxanthin production by S. aureus. Furthermore, transcriptional analysis disclosed that 13-cis-retinoic acid repressed the expressions of virulence- and biofilm-related genes, such as the two-component arlRS system, α-hemolysin hla, nuclease (nuc1 and nuc2), and psmα (phenol soluble modulins α) in S. aureus. In addition, plant and nematode toxicity assays showed that 13-cis-retinoic acid was only mildly toxic at concentrations many folds higher than its effective antibiofilm concentrations. These findings suggest that metabolites of vitamin A1, particularly 13-cis-retinoic acid, might be useful for suppressing biofilm formation and the virulence characteristics of S. aureus.
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- Inji Park
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Special Food Research Institute, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Republic of Korea
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Wu T, Phacharapan S, Inoue N, Sakamoto M, Kamitani Y. Antibacterial and cleaning efficacy of alkaline electrolytic silver ionized water on E.coli planktonic cells, biofilms and sweet potato stains on food contact surfaces. Food Control 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2023.109717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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Arumugam M, Manikandan DB, Marimuthu SK, Muthusamy G, Kari ZA, Téllez-Isaías G, Ramasamy T. Evaluating Biofilm Inhibitory Potential in Fish Pathogen, Aeromonas hydrophila by Agricultural Waste Extracts and Assessment of Aerolysin Inhibitors Using In Silico Approach. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:antibiotics12050891. [PMID: 37237796 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12050891] [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: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Aeromonas hydrophila, an opportunistic bacteria, causes several devastating diseases in humans and animals, particularly aquatic species. Antibiotics have been constrained by the rise of antibiotic resistance caused by drug overuse. Therefore, new strategies are required to prevent appropriate antibiotic inability from antibiotic-resistant strains. Aerolysin is essential for A. hydrophila pathogenesis and has been proposed as a potential target for inventing drugs with anti-virulence properties. It is a unique method of disease prevention in fish to block the quorum-sensing mechanism of A. hydrophila. In SEM analysis, the crude solvent extracts of both groundnut shells and black gram pods exhibited a reduction of aerolysin formation and biofilm matrix formation by blocking the QS in A. hydrophila. Morphological changes were identified in the extracts treated bacterial cells. Furthermore, in previous studies, 34 ligands were identified with potential antibacterial metabolites from agricultural wastes, groundnut shells, and black gram pods using a literature survey. Twelve potent metabolites showed interactions between aerolysin and metabolites during molecular docking analysis, in that H-Pyran-4-one-2,3 dihydro-3,5 dihydroxy-6-methyl (-5.3 kcal/mol) and 2-Hexyldecanoic acid (-5.2 kcal/mol) showed promising results with potential hydrogen bond interactions with aerolysin. These metabolites showed a better binding affinity with aerolysin for 100 ns in molecular simulation dynamics. These findings point to a novel strategy for developing drugs using metabolites from agricultural wastes that may be feasible pharmacological solutions for treating A. hydrophila infections for the betterment of aquaculture.
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- Manikandan Arumugam
- Laboratory of Aquabiotics/Nanoscience, Department of Animal Science, School of Life Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 620024, India
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- Laboratory of Aquabiotics/Nanoscience, Department of Animal Science, School of Life Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 620024, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University College of Engineering, Bharathidasan Institute of Technology (BIT) Campus, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli 620024, India
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Agro-Based Industry, Jeli Campus, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli 17600, Malaysia
- Advanced Livestock and Aquaculture Research Group, Faculty of Agro-Based Industry, Jeli Campus, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli 17600, Malaysia
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- Laboratory of Aquabiotics/Nanoscience, Department of Animal Science, School of Life Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 620024, India
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Hassuna NA, Rabie EM, Mahd WKM, Refaie MMM, Yousef RKM, Abdelraheem WM. Antibacterial effect of vitamin C against uropathogenic E. coli in vitro and in vivo. BMC Microbiol 2023; 23:112. [PMID: 37081381 PMCID: PMC10116447 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-023-02856-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Resistance to antibiotics has increased steadily over time, thus there is a pressing need for safer alternatives to antibiotics. Current study aims to evaluate the influence of vitamin C as an antibacterial and anti-biofilm agent against uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC) strains. The expression of beta-lactamases and biofilm encoding genes among E. coli isolates before and after treating the isolates with sub MIC of vitamin C was analyzed by Real-time PCR. The in vivo assessment of the antibacterial and anti-biofilm effects of vitamin C against uropathogenic E. coli strains was done using a urinary tract infection (UTI) rat model. RESULTS The effective concentration of vitamin C that could inhibit the growth of most study isolates (70%) was 1.25 mg/ml. Vitamin C showed a synergistic effect with most of the studied antibiotics; no antagonistic effect was detected at all. Vitamin C showed an excellent anti-biofilm effect against studied isolates, where 43 biofilm-producing isolates were converted to non-biofilm at a concentration of 0.312 mg/ml. The expression levels of most studied genes were down-regulated after treatment of E. coli isolates with vitamin C. In vivo assessment of vitamin C in treating UTIs showed that vitamin C has a rapid curative effect as the comparable antibiotic. Administration of both vitamin C and nitrofurantoin at a lower dose for treatment of UTI in rats had a better effect. CONCLUSION Vitamin C as an antibacterial and anti-biofilm agent either alone or in combination with antibiotics could markedly improve UTI in experimental rats.
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- Noha Anwar Hassuna
- Medical Microbiology and immunology department- Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Medical Microbiology and immunology department- Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Medical Microbiology and immunology department- Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Medical Microbiology and immunology department- Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt.
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Bai X, Chen T, Liu X, Liu Z, Ma R, Su R, Li X, Lü X, Xia X, Shi C. Antibacterial Activity and Possible Mechanism of Litsea cubeba Essential Oil Against Shigella sonnei and Its Application in Lettuce. Foodborne Pathog Dis 2023; 20:138-148. [PMID: 37010405 DOI: 10.1089/fpd.2022.0084] [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] [Indexed: 04/04/2023] Open
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Shigella sonnei, the causative agents of bacillary dysentery, remains a significant threat to public health. Litsea cubeba essential oil (LC-EO), one of the natural essential oils, exhibited promising biological activities. In this study, the antibacterial effects and possible mechanisms of LC-EO on S. sonnei and its application in lettuce medium were investigated. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of LC-EO against S. sonnei ATCC 25931 and CMCC 51592 was 4 and 6 μL/mL, respectively. The LC-EO could inhibit the growth of S. sonnei, and decreased S. sonnei to undetectable levels with 4 μL/mL for 1 h in Luria-Bertani broth. The antibacterial mechanism indicated that after the treatment of LC-EO, the production of reactive oxygen species and the activity of superoxide dismutase were significantly elevated in S. sonnei cells, and eventually led to the lipid oxidation product, the malondialdehyde content that significantly increased. Moreover, LC-EO at 2 MIC could destroy 96.51% of bacterial cell membrane integrity, and made S. sonnei cells to appear wrinkled with a rough surface, so that the intracellular adenosine triphosphate leakage was about 0.352-0.030 μmol/L. Finally, the results of application evaluation indicated that the addition of LC-EO at 4 μL/mL in lettuce leaves and 6 μL/mL in lettuce juice could decrease the number of S. sonnei to undetectable levels without remarkable influence on the lettuce leaf sensory quality. In summary, LC-EO exerted strong antibacterial activity and has the potential to control S. sonnei in food industry.
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- Xiangyang Bai
- 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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- 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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- School of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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Gonçalves ASC, Leitão MM, Simões M, Borges A. The action of phytochemicals in biofilm control. Nat Prod Rep 2023; 40:595-627. [PMID: 36537821 DOI: 10.1039/d2np00053a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Covering: 2009 to 2021Antimicrobial resistance is now rising to dangerously high levels in all parts of the world, threatening the treatment of an ever-increasing range of infectious diseases. This has becoming a serious public health problem, especially due to the emergence of multidrug-resistance among clinically important bacterial species and their ability to form biofilms. In addition, current anti-infective therapies have low efficacy in the treatment of biofilm-related infections, leading to recurrence, chronicity, and increased morbidity and mortality. Therefore, it is necessary to search for innovative strategies/antibacterial agents capable of overcoming the limitations of conventional antibiotics. Natural compounds, in particular those obtained from plants, have been exhibiting promising properties in this field. Plant secondary metabolites (phytochemicals) can act as antibiofilm agents through different mechanisms of action from the available antibiotics (inhibition of quorum-sensing, motility, adhesion, and reactive oxygen species production, among others). The combination of different phytochemicals and antibiotics have revealed synergistic or additive effects in biofilm control. This review aims to bring together the most relevant reports on the antibiofilm properties of phytochemicals, as well as insights into their structure and mechanistic action against bacterial pathogens, spanning December 2008 to December 2021.
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- Ariana S C Gonçalves
- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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Di Fermo P, Di Lodovico S, Di Campli E, D'Arcangelo S, Diban F, D'Ercole S, Di Giulio M, Cellini L. Helicobacter pylori Dormant States Are Affected by Vitamin C. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24065776. [PMID: 36982855 PMCID: PMC10057322 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24065776] [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: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Helicobacter pylori colonizes human gastric mucosa, overcoming stressful conditions and entering in a dormant state. This study evaluated: (i) H. pylori's physiological changes from active to viable-but-non-culturable (VBNC) and persister (AP) states, establishing times/conditions; (ii) the ability of vitamin C to interfere with dormancy generation/resuscitation. A dormant state was induced in clinical MDR H. pylori 10A/13 by: nutrient starvation (for VBNC generation), incubating in an unenriched medium (Brucella broth) or saline solution (SS), and (for AP generation) treatment with 10xMIC amoxicillin (AMX). The samples were monitored after 24, 48, and 72 h, 8-14 days by OD600, CFUs/mL, Live/Dead staining, and an MTT viability test. Afterwards, vitamin C was added to the H. pylori suspension before/after the generation of dormant states, and monitoring took place at 24, 48, and 72 h. The VBNC state was generated after 8 days in SS, and the AP state in AMX for 48 h. Vitamin C reduced its entry into a VBNC state. In AP cells, Vitamin C delayed entry, decreasing viable coccal cells and increasing bacillary/U-shaped bacteria. Vitamin C increased resuscitation (60%) in the VBNC state and reduced the aggregates of the AP state. Vitamin C reduced the incidence of dormant states, promoting the resuscitation rate. Pretreatment with Vitamin C could favor the selection of microbial vegetative forms that are more susceptible to H. pylori therapeutical schemes.
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- Paola Di Fermo
- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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Gao H, Zhao R, Wu Z, Ye J, Duan L, Yu R. New insights into exogenous N-acyl-homoserine lactone manipulation in biological nitrogen removal system against ZnO nanoparticle shock. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 370:128567. [PMID: 36596365 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The effects and mechanisms of three N-acyl-homoserine lactones (AHLs) (C4-HSL, C6-HSL, and C10-HSL) on responses of biological nitrogen removal (BNR) systems to zinc oxide nanoparticle (NP) shock were investigated. All three AHLs improved the NP-impaired ammonia oxidation rates by up to 50.0 % but inhibited the denitrification process via regulating nitrogen metabolism-related enzyme activities. C4-HSL accelerated the catalase activity by 13.2 %, while C6-HSL and C10-HSL promoted the superoxide dismutase activity by 26.6 % and 18.4 %, respectively, to reduce reactive oxygen species levels. Besides, the enhancements of tryptophan protein and humic acid levels in tightly-bound extracellular polymeric substance by AHLs were vital for NP toxicity attenuation. The metabonomic analysis demonstrated that all three AHLs up-regulated the levels of lipid- and antioxidation-related metabolites to advance the system's resistance to NP shock. The "dual character" of AHLs emphasized the concernment of legitimately employing AHLs to alleviate NP stress for BNR systems.
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- Huan Gao
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Energy and Environment, Wuxi Engineering Research Center of Taihu Lake Water Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210096, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Energy and Environment, Wuxi Engineering Research Center of Taihu Lake Water Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210096, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Energy and Environment, Wuxi Engineering Research Center of Taihu Lake Water Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210096, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310023, China
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- Guangdong Institute of Socialism, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510400, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Energy and Environment, Wuxi Engineering Research Center of Taihu Lake Water Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210096, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China.
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He Y, Luo K, Hu X, Liu J, Hao M, Li Y, Xia X, Lü X, Shi C. Antibacterial Mechanism of Shikonin Against Vibrio vulnificus and Its Healing Potential on Infected Mice with Full-Thickness Excised Skin. Foodborne Pathog Dis 2023; 20:67-79. [PMID: 36779943 DOI: 10.1089/fpd.2022.0065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/14/2023] Open
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Shikonin has anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing activities. Vibrio vulnificus is an important marine foodborne pathogen with a high fatality rate and rapid pathogenesis that can infect humans through ingestion and wounds. In this study, the antibacterial activity and possible antibacterial mechanism of shikonin against V. vulnificus were investigated. In addition, the ability of shikonin to control V. vulnificus infection in both pathways was assessed by artificially contaminated oysters and full-thickness excised skin-infected mice. Shikonin treatment can cause abnormal cell membrane function, as evidenced by hyperpolarization of the cell membrane, significant decreased intracellular ATP concentration (p < 0.05), significant increased intracellular reactive oxygen species and malondialdehyde content (p < 0.05), decreased cell membrane integrity, and changes in cell morphology. Shikonin at 40 and 80 μg/mL reduced bacterial numbers in shikonin-contaminated oysters by 3.58 and 2.18 log colony-forming unit (CFU)/mL. Shikonin can promote wound healing in mice infected with V. vulnificus by promoting the formation of granulation tissue, hair follicles, and sebaceous glands, promoting epithelial cell regeneration and epidermal growth factor production. These findings suggest that shikonin has a strong inactivation effect on V. vulnificus and can be used in food production and wound healing to effectively control V. vulnificus and reduce the number of diseases associated with it.
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- Yifei He
- 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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- School of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 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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AlSaleh A, Shahid M, Farid E, Bindayna K. The Effect of Ascorbic Acid and Nicotinamide on Panton-Valentine Leukocidin Cytotoxicity: An Ex Vivo Study. Toxins (Basel) 2023; 15:38. [PMID: 36668859 PMCID: PMC9865643 DOI: 10.3390/toxins15010038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Background: Panton−Valentine Leukocidin sustains a strong cytotoxic activity, targeting immune cells and, consequently, perforating the plasma membrane and inducing cell death. The present study is aimed to examine the individual effect of ascorbic acid and nicotinamide on PVL cytotoxicity ex vivo, as well as their effect on granulocytes viability when treated with PVL. Materials and Methods: The PVL cytotoxicity assay was performed in triplicates using the commercial Cytotoxicity Detection Kit PLUS (LDH). LDH release was measured to determine cell damage and cell viability was measured via flow cytometry. Results and discussion: A clear reduction in PVL cytotoxicity was demonstrated (p < 0.001). Treatment with ascorbic acid at 5 mg/mL has shown a 3-fold reduction in PVL cytotoxicity; likewise, nicotinamide illustrated a 4-fold reduction in PVL cytotoxicity. Moreover, granulocytes’ viability after PVL treatment was maintained when incubated with 5 mg/mL of ascorbic acid and nicotinamide. Conclusions: our findings illustrated that ascorbic acid and nicotinamide exhibit an inhibitory effect on PVL cytotoxicity and promote cell viability, as the cytotoxic effect of the toxin is postulated to be neutralized by antioxidant incubation. Further investigations are needed to assess whether these antioxidants may be viable options in PVL cytotoxicity attenuation in PVL-associated diseases.
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- Abdullah AlSaleh
- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama 329, Bahrain
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Occurrence and characterization of toxigenic Bacillus cereus in dairy products with an inactivation trial using D-Tryptophan and ascorbic acid in the rice pudding. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2023.114485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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AlSaleh A, Shahid M, Farid E, Kamal N, Bindayna K. Synergistic antimicrobial effect of ascorbic acid and nicotinamide with rifampicin and vancomycin against SCC mec type IV methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Access Microbiol 2023; 5:000475.v4. [PMID: 36910508 PMCID: PMC9996180 DOI: 10.1099/acmi.0.000475.v4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a pathogenic bacteria involved in a wide spectrum of human diseases. Many virulence factors promote this widespread propagation. One important factor is acquiring antibiotic resistance genes, which leads to a reduction in the availability and efficacy of therapy options. Recently, research has suggested that the remarkable antimicrobial effect of antioxidants against superbugs such as MRSA shows synergistic effects when accompanied by antimicrobial therapy. This paper aims to examine the synergistic effects of ascorbic acid and nicotinamide with a panel of antibiotics used in antimicrobial therapy against MRSA. Material and Methods. Two SCCmec type IV MRSA reference strains (EMRSA-15 and USA300) and 10 MRSA clinical isolates feature in this paper. SCCmec typing was conducted on the 10 clinical isolates via multiplex PCR after identification. Synergy experiments on antioxidants and antibiotics were evaluated via checkerboard assay. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of each agent was determined in accordance with the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) M100 guidelines through twofold microdilution assay. Results and Discussion. Synergy (FIC <0.5) was demonstrated for ascorbic acid (1/2 to 1/4 MIC) with rifampicin (1/2 to 1/8 MIC), and also ascorbic acid (1/2 to 1/16 MIC) when associated with vancomycin (1/2 MIC). Similarly, nicotinamide (1/2 to 1/16 MIC) showed a synergistic effect when paired with low concentrations of rifampicin (1/2 to 1/16 MIC), and also (at 1/4 to 1/16 MIC) with vancomycin (1/2 MIC). All reduced MICs due to synergistic combinations demonstrated statistical significance (P<0.05). Conclusion. The synergistic activity demonstrated in associating antioxidants with antibiotics shows promise in managing superbugs. However, more research is required to better understand the mechanism of the synergy and for utilization in clinical care.
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- Abdullah AlSaleh
- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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- AlSalmaniya Medical Complex, Microbiology Laboratory, Manama, Bahrain
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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The Use of Natural Methods to Control Foodborne Biofilms. Pathogens 2022; 12:pathogens12010045. [PMID: 36678393 PMCID: PMC9865977 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens12010045] [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: 11/13/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Biofilms are large aggregates of various species of bacteria or other microorganisms tightly attached to surfaces through an intricate extracellular matrix. These complex microbial communities present quite the challenge in the food processing industry, as conditions such as raw meats and diverse food product content in contact with workers, drains, machinery, and ventilation systems, make for prime circumstances for contamination. Adding to the challenge is the highly resistant nature of these biofilm growths and the need to keep in mind that any antimicrobials utilized in these situations risk health implications with human consumption of the products that are being processed in these locations. For that reason, the ideal means of sanitizing areas of foodborne biofilms would be natural means. Herein, we review a series of innovative natural methods of targeting foodborne biofilms, including bacteriocins, bacteriophages, fungi, phytochemicals, plant extracts, essential oils, gaseous and aqueous control, photocatalysis, enzymatic treatments, and ultrasound mechanisms.
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Wang H, Li Y, Li Z, Ma R, Bai X, Zhan X, Luo K, Su R, Li X, Xia X, Shi C. Inhibition of Cronobacter sakazakii by Litsea cubeba Essential Oil and the Antibacterial Mechanism. Foods 2022; 11:foods11233900. [PMID: 36496708 PMCID: PMC9736361 DOI: 10.3390/foods11233900] [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: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Litsea cubeba essential oil (LC-EO) has anti-insecticidal, antioxidant, and anticancer proper-ties; however, its antimicrobial activity toward Cronobacter sakazakii has not yet been researched extensively. The objective of this study was to investigate the antimicrobial and antibiofilm effects of LC-EO toward C. sakazakii, along with the underlying mechanisms. The minimum inhibitory concentrations of LC-EO toward eight different C. sakazakii strains ranged from 1.5 to 4.0 μL/mL, and LC-EO exposure showed a longer lag phase and lower specific growth compared to untreated bacteria. LC-EO increased reactive oxygen species production, decreased the integrity of the cell membrane, caused cell membrane depolarization, and decreased the ATP concentration in the cell, showing that LC-EO caused cellular damage associated with membrane permeability. LC-EO induced morphological changes in the cells. LC-EO inhibited C. sakazakii in reconstituted infant milk formula at 50 °C, and showed effective inactivation of C. sakazakii biofilms on stainless steel surfaces. Confocal laser scanning and attenuated total reflection-Fourier-transform infrared spectrometry indicated that the biofilms were disrupted by LC-EO. These findings suggest a potential for applying LC-EO in the prevention and control of C. sakazakii in the dairy industry as a natural antimicrobial and antibiofilm agent.
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- Haoran Wang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang 712100, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116304, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang 712100, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-29-87092486; Fax: +86-29-87091391
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Mudigonda S, Dahms HU, Hwang JS, Li WP. Combined effects of copper oxide and nickel oxide coated chitosan nanoparticles adsorbed to styrofoam resin beads on hydrothermal vent bacteria. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 308:136338. [PMID: 36108756 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Microplastics are potential carriers of harmful contaminants but their combined effects are largely unknown. It needs intensive monitoring in order to achieve a better understanding of metal-oxide nanoparticles and their dispersion via microplastics such as styrofoam in the aquatic environment. In the present study, an effort was made to provide a preferable perception about the toxic effects of engineered nanoparticles (NPs), namely, copper oxide (CuO NPs), nickel oxide (NiO NPs), copper oxide/chitosan (CuO/CS NPs) and nickel oxide/chitosan (NiO/CS NPs). Characterizations of synthesized NPs included their morphology (SEM and EDX), functional groups (FT-IR) and crystallinity (XRD). Their combined toxic effect after adsorption to styrofoam (SF) was monitored using the hydrothermal vent bacterium Jeotgalicoccus huakuii as a model. This was done by determining MIC (minimum inhibitory concentration) through a resazurin assay measuring ELISA, growth, biofilm inhibition and making a live and dead assay. Results revealed that at high concentrations (60 mg/10 mL) of CuO, CuO/CS NPs and 60 mg of SF adsorbed CuO and CuO/CS NPs inhibited the growth of J. huakuii. However, NPs rather than SF inhibited the growth of bacteria. The toxicity of NPs adsorbed on plain SF was found to be less compared to NPs alone. This study revealed new dimensions regarding the positive impacts of SF at low concentrations. Synthesized NPs applied separately were found to affect the growth of bacteria substantially more than if coated to SF resin beads.
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- Sunaina Mudigonda
- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, 807, Taiwan; Department of Biomedical Science and Environmental Biology, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Science and Environmental Biology, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80424, Taiwan; Research Centre for Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80424, Taiwan; Department of Marine Biotechnology and Resources, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung City, 804, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Marine Biology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung, 20224, Taiwan; Centre of Excellence for the Oceans, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung, 20224, Taiwan; Centre of Excellence for Ocean Engineering, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung, 20224, Taiwan.
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- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, 807, Taiwan
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Falà AK, Álvarez-Ordóñez A, Filloux A, Gahan CGM, Cotter PD. Quorum sensing in human gut and food microbiomes: Significance and potential for therapeutic targeting. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:1002185. [PMID: 36504831 PMCID: PMC9733432 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1002185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Human gut and food microbiomes interact during digestion. The outcome of these interactions influences the taxonomical composition and functional capacity of the resident human gut microbiome, with potential consequential impacts on health and disease. Microbe-microbe interactions between the resident and introduced microbiomes, which likely influence host colonisation, are orchestrated by environmental conditions, elements of the food matrix, host-associated factors as well as social cues from other microorganisms. Quorum sensing is one example of a social cue that allows bacterial communities to regulate genetic expression based on their respective population density and has emerged as an attractive target for therapeutic intervention. By interfering with bacterial quorum sensing, for instance, enzymatic degradation of signalling molecules (quorum quenching) or the application of quorum sensing inhibitory compounds, it may be possible to modulate the microbial composition of communities of interest without incurring negative effects associated with traditional antimicrobial approaches. In this review, we summarise and critically discuss the literature relating to quorum sensing from the perspective of the interactions between the food and human gut microbiome, providing a general overview of the current understanding of the prevalence and influence of quorum sensing in this context, and assessing the potential for therapeutic targeting of quorum sensing mechanisms.
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- A. Kate Falà
- APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland,School of Microbiology, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland,Food Bioscience Department, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Fermoy, Ireland
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Technology and Institute of Food Science and Technology, Universidad de León, León, Spain
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- MRC Centre for Molecular Bacteriology and Infection, Department of Life Sciences, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland,School of Microbiology, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland,School of Pharmacy, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland,Food Bioscience Department, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Fermoy, Ireland,*Correspondence: Paul D. Cotter,
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Tripathi S, Purchase D, Govarthanan M, Chandra R, Yadav S. Regulatory and innovative mechanisms of bacterial quorum sensing-mediated pathogenicity: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2022; 195:75. [PMID: 36334179 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-022-10564-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Quorum sensing (QS) is a system of bacteria in which cells communicate with each other; it is linked to cell density in the microbiome. The high-density colony population can provide enough small molecular signals to enable a range of cellular activities, gene expression, pathogenicity, and antibiotic resistance that cause damage to the hosts. QS is the basis of chronic illnesses in human due to microbial sporulation, expression of virulence factors, biofilm formation, secretion of enzymes, or production of membrane vesicles. The transfer of antimicrobial resistance gene (ARG) among antibiotic resistance bacteria is a major public health concern. QS-mediated biofilm is a hub for ARG horizontal gene transfer. To develop innovative approach to prevent microbial pathogenesis, it is essential to understand the role of QS especially in response to environmental stressors such as exposure to antibiotics. This review provides the latest knowledge on the relationship of QS and pathogenicity and explore the novel approach to control QS via quorum quenching (QQ) using QS inhibitors (QSIs) and QQ enzymes. The state-of-the art knowledge on the role of QS and the potential of using QQ will help to overcome the threats of rapidly emerging bacterial pathogenesis.
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- Sonam Tripathi
- Department of Environmental Microbiology, School for Environmental Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow, 226025, UP, India
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Middlesex University, The Burroughs, Hendon, London, NW4 4BT, UK
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, 41566, South Korea
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- Department of Environmental Microbiology, School for Environmental Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow, 226025, UP, India.
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- Department of Environmental Microbiology, School for Environmental Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow, 226025, UP, India.
- Department of Botany, Vaishno Devi Prashikshan Mahavidyalaya, Gondahi, Kunda, Pratapgarh, India.
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Bai YB, Shi MY, Wang WW, Wu LY, Bai YT, Li B, Zhou XZ, Zhang JY. Novel quorum sensing inhibitor Echinatin as an antibacterial synergist against Escherichia coli. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:1003692. [PMID: 36386683 PMCID: PMC9663819 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1003692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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A new antibacterial strategy based on inhibiting bacterial quorum sensing (QS) has emerged as a promising method of attenuating bacterial pathogenicity and preventing bacterial resistance to antibiotics. In this study, we screened Echinatin (Ech) with high-efficiency anti-QS from 13 flavonoids through the AI-2 bioluminescence assay. Additionally, crystal violet (CV) staining combined with confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) was used to evaluate the effect of anti-biofilm against Escherichia coli (E. coli). Further, the antibacterial synergistic effect of Ech and marketed antibiotics were measured by broth dilution and Alamar Blue Assay. It was found that Ech interfered with the phenotype of QS, including biofilm formation, exopolysaccharide (EPS) production, and motility, without affecting bacterial growth and metabolic activity. Moreover, qRT-PCR exhibited that Ech significantly reduced the expression of QS-regulated genes (luxS, pfs, lsrB, lsrK, lsrR, flhC, flhD, fliC, csgD, and stx2). More important, Ech with currently marketed colistin antibiotics (including colistin B and colistin E) showed significantly synergistically increased antibacterial activity in overcoming antibiotic resistance of E. coli. In summary, these results suggested the potent anti-QS and novel antibacterial synergist candidate of Ech for treating E. coli infections.
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- Yu-Bin Bai
- Key Laboratory of New Animal Drug Project of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China,Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Lanzhou, China,Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of New Animal Drug Project of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China,Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Lanzhou, China,Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of New Animal Drug Project of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China,Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Lanzhou, China,Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of New Animal Drug Project of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China,Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Lanzhou, China,Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of New Animal Drug Project of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China,Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Lanzhou, China,Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of New Animal Drug Project of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China,Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Lanzhou, China,Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of New Animal Drug Project of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China,Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Lanzhou, China,Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of New Animal Drug Project of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China,Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Lanzhou, China,Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou, China,*Correspondence: Ji-Yu Zhang,
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Stolarek P, Bernat P, Różalski A. Combined Application of Aminoglycosides and Ascorbic Acid in the Elimination of Proteus mirabilis Rods Responsible for Causing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs)-A Molecular Approach. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:13069. [PMID: 36361855 PMCID: PMC9659235 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232113069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Proteus mirabilis is a common cause of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). In this study, we verified the effectiveness of amikacin or gentamicin and ascorbic acid (AA) co-therapy in eliminating uropathogenic cells, as well as searched for the molecular basis of AA activity by applying chromatographic and fluorescent techniques. Under simulated physiological conditions, a combined activity of the antibiotic and AA supported the growth (threefold) of the P. mirabilis C12 strain, but reduced catheter colonization (≤30%) in comparison to the drug monotherapy. Slight modifications in the phospholipid and fatty acid profiles, as well as limited (≤62%) 2',7'-dichlorofluorescein fluorescence, corresponding to the hydroxyl radical level, allowed for the exclusion of the hypothesis that the anti-biofilm effect of AA was related to membrane perturbations of the C12 strain. However, the reduced (≤20%) fluorescence intensity of propidium iodide, as a result of a decrease in membrane permeability, may be evidence of P. mirabilis cell defense against AA activity. Quantitative analyses of ascorbic acid over time with a simultaneous measurement of the pH values proved that AA can be an effective urine acidifier, provided that it is devoid of the presence of urease-positive cells. Therefore, it could be useful in a prevention of recurrent CAUTIs, rather than in their treatment.
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- Paulina Stolarek
- Department of Biology of Bacteria, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Banacha 12/16, 90-237 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Banacha 12/16, 90-237 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Biology of Bacteria, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Banacha 12/16, 90-237 Lodz, Poland
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Staphylococcus aureus Biofilm Inhibiting Activity of Advanced Glycation Endproduct Crosslink Breaking and Glycation Inhibiting Compounds. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11101412. [PMID: 36290070 PMCID: PMC9598957 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11101412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram-positive bacterium that plays a role in the pathogenesis of skin lesions in diabetes mellitus, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis, all of which are associated with elevated non-enzymatic glycation biomarkers. The production of biofilm protects resident bacteria from host immune defenses and antibiotic interventions, prolonging pathogen survival, and risking recurrence after treatment. Glycated proteins formed from keratin and glucose induce biofilm formation in S. aureus, promoting dysbiosis and increasing pathogenicity. In this study, several glycation-inhibiting and advanced glycation endproduct (AGE) crosslink-breaking compounds were assayed for their ability to inhibit glycated keratin-induced biofilm formation as preliminary screening for clinical testing candidates. Ascorbic acid, astaxanthin, clove extract, n-phenacylthiazolium bromide, and rosemary extract were examined in an in vitro static biofilm model with S. aureus strain ATCC 12600. Near complete biofilm inhibition was achieved with astaxanthin (ED50 = 0.060 mg/mL), clove extract (ED50 = 0.0087 mg/mL), n-phenacylthiazolium bromide (ED50 = 5.3 mg/mL), and rosemary extract (ED50 = 1.5 mg/mL). The dosage necessary for biofilm inhibition was not significantly correlated with growth inhibition (R2 = 0.055. p = 0.49). Anti-glycation and AGE breaking compounds with biofilm inhibitory activity are ideal candidates for treatment of S. aureus dysbiosis and skin infection that is associated with elevated skin glycation.
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Krukiewicz K, Kazek-Kęsik A, Brzychczy-Włoch M, Łos MJ, Ateba CN, Mehrbod P, Ghavami S, Shyntum DY. Recent Advances in the Control of Clinically Important Biofilms. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23179526. [PMID: 36076921 PMCID: PMC9455909 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23179526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Biofilms are complex structures formed by bacteria, fungi, or even viruses on biotic and abiotic surfaces, and they can be found in almost any part of the human body. The prevalence of biofilm-associated diseases has increased in recent years, mainly because of the frequent use of indwelling medical devices that create opportunities for clinically important bacteria and fungi to form biofilms either on the device or on the neighboring tissues. As a result of their resistance to antibiotics and host immunity factors, biofilms have been associated with the development or persistence of several clinically important diseases. The inability to completely eradicate biofilms drastically increases the burden of disease on both the patient and the healthcare system. Therefore, it is crucial to develop innovative ways to tackle the growth and development of biofilms. This review focuses on dental- and implant-associated biofilm infections, their prevalence in humans, and potential therapeutic intervention strategies, including the recent advances in pharmacology and biomedical engineering. It lists current strategies used to control the formation of clinically important biofilms, including novel antibiotics and their carriers, antiseptics and disinfectants, small molecule anti-biofilm agents, surface treatment strategies, and nanostructure functionalization, as well as multifunctional coatings particularly suitable for providing antibacterial effects to the surface of implants, to treat either dental- or implant-related bacterial infections.
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- Katarzyna Krukiewicz
- Department of Physical Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Silesian University of Technology, M. Strzody 9, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
- Centre for Organic and Nanohybrid Electronics, Silesian University of Technology, Konarskiego 22B, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
- Correspondence: (K.K.); (D.Y.S.); Tel.: +48-32-237-1773 (K.K.)
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Silesian University of Technology, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
- Biotechnology Centre, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 8 Street, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Medical Microbiology, Chair of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Czysta 18 Street, 31-121 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Pathology, Pomeranian Medical University, 71-344 Szczecin, Poland
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- Food Security and Safety Niche Area, North West University, Private Bag X2046, Mahikeng 2735, South Africa
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- Influenza and Respiratory Viruses Department, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran 1316943551, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine in Zabrze, University of Technology in Katowice, Academia of Silesia, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland
- Research Institute of Oncology and Hematology, Cancer Care Manitoba-University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 3P5, Canada
- Biology of Breathing Theme, Children Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 3P5, Canada
- Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science, University of Manitoba College of Medicine, Winnipeg, MB R3E 3P5, Canada
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- Biotechnology Centre, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 8 Street, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
- Correspondence: (K.K.); (D.Y.S.); Tel.: +48-32-237-1773 (K.K.)
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Control Measurements of Escherichia coli Biofilm: A Review. Foods 2022; 11:foods11162469. [PMID: 36010469 PMCID: PMC9407607 DOI: 10.3390/foods11162469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common pathogen that causes diarrhea in humans and animals. In particular, E. coli can easily form biofilm on the surface of living or non-living carriers, which can lead to the cross-contamination of food. This review mainly summarizes the formation process of E. coli biofilm, the prevalence of biofilm in the food industry, and inhibition methods of E. coli biofilm, including chemical and physical methods, and inhibition by bioactive extracts from plants and animals. This review aims to provide a basis for the prevention and control of E. coli biofilm in the food industry.
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Wang D, Dong T, Heng Y, Xie Z, Jiang H, Tian M, Jiang H, Zhang Z, Ren Z, Zhu Y. Preparation of Acidic Electrolyzed Water by a RuO 2@TiO 2 Electrode with High Selectivity for Chlorine Evolution and Its Sterilization Effect. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:23170-23178. [PMID: 35847312 PMCID: PMC9280926 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c01077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The food hygiene problems caused by bacterial biofilms in food processing equipment are directly related to human life safety and health. Therefore, it is of great strategic significance to study new food sterilization technology. An acidic electrolyzed water (AEW) disinfectant is an electrochemical sterilization technology which has the characteristics of wide adaptability, high efficiency, and environmental friendliness. However, since the sterilization efficiency of AEW for biofilms is not ideal, it is necessary to increase the available chlorine content (ACC) in AEW. A feasible method to increase the ACC is by increasing the chlorine evolution reaction (CER) selectivity of the electrode for AEW preparation. In this paper, the RuO2@TiO2 electrode was prepared by thermal decomposition combined with high-vacuum magnetron sputtering. Compared with the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activity of an ordinary RuO2 electrode, the OER activity of the RuO2@TiO2 electrode is significantly reduced. However, the CER activity of the RuO2@TiO2 electrode is close to the OER activity of RuO2. The CER mechanism of the RuO2@TiO2 electrode is the second electron transfer, and the OER mechanism is the formation and transformation of OHads. The potential difference between the CER and OER of the RuO2@TiO2 electrode is 174 mV, which is 65 mV higher than that of the RuO2 electrode, so the selectivity of the CER of the RuO2@TiO2 electrode is remarkably improved. During the preparation of AEW, the ACC obtained with the RuO2@TiO2 electrode is 1.7 times that obtained with the RuO2 electrode. In the sterilization experiments on Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis biofilms, the logarithmic killing values of AEW prepared the by RuO2@TiO2 electrode are higher than those of AEW prepared by the RuO2 electrode.
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Zhang Z, Gao A, Sun C. Tumor pH-Responsive Nanocarriers With Light-Activatable Drug Release for Chemo-Photodynamic Therapy of Breast Cancer. Front Chem 2022; 10:905645. [PMID: 35815218 PMCID: PMC9257215 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.905645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Developing bioresponsive nanocarriers with particular tumor cell targeting and on-demand payload release has remained a great challenge for combined chemo-photodynamic therapy (chemo-PDT). In this study, an intelligent nanocarrier (DATAT-NPCe6) responded to hierarchical endogenous tumor pH, and an exogenous red light was developed through a simple mixed micelle approach. The outside TAT ligand was masked to prevent an unexpected interaction in blood circulation. Following the accumulation of DATAT-NPCe6 in tumor tissues, tumor acidity at pH ∼6.5 recovered its targeting ability via triggering DA moiety degradation. Furthermore, the cascaded chemo-PDT was accomplished through light-stimulated nanocarrier disassembly and doxorubicin (DOX) release. Taking advantage of stability and controllability, this work provides a facile approach to designing bioresponsive nanocarriers and represents a proof-of-concept combinatorial chemo-PDT treatment.
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Rivera J, Pulivarthi MK, Shivaprasad DP, Phebus R, Aldrich CG, Siliveru K. Quantifying
Escherichia coli
contamination in milling equipment during lab scale milling operations. Cereal Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/cche.10558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Jared Rivera
- Department of Grain Science and IndustryKansas State UniversityManhattanKSUSA66506
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- Department of Grain Science and IndustryKansas State UniversityManhattanKSUSA66506
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- Food Science InstituteKansas State UniversityManhattanKSUSA66506
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- Department of Grain Science and IndustryKansas State UniversityManhattanKSUSA66506
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- Department of Grain Science and IndustryKansas State UniversityManhattanKSUSA66506
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Huang X, Tian S, Chen X, Han B, Xue Y. Planktonic Growth and Biofilm Formation by Providencia rettgeri and Subsequent Effect of Tannic Acid Treatment under Food-Related Environmental Stress Conditions. J Food Prot 2022; 85:849-858. [PMID: 35271716 DOI: 10.4315/jfp-21-289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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ABSTRACT Providencia rettgeri is an opportunistic foodborne pathogen with a strong biofilm-forming ability in low-nutrition environments. However, information regarding the impact of simulated food processing conditions on P. rettgeri planktonic growth and biofilm formation is limited. Using response surface methodology (RSM), the combined effects of temperature (19 to 37°C), pH (5 to 9), and sodium chloride (NaCl) concentration (0.50 to 2.0%, w/v) were applied to construct planktonic growth and biofilm formation models for P. rettgeri. For both RSM models, an increase in NaCl concentration restricted P. rettgeri growth. Planktonic growth and biofilm formation were maximum at 27.83 and 25.41°C, respectively. Tannic acid (TA) is a highly effective antibacterial agent that inhibited planktonic and biofilm P. rettgeri under optimal growth conditions. The viability of P. rettgeri cells was decreased by TA treatment, which caused destruction of the cell membrane and production of endogenous reactive oxygen species. TA significantly inactivated P. rettgeri biofilms, as verified by observation. The obtained models in this study may be useful for describing the impact of temperature, pH, and NaCl concentration on the growth by P. rettgeri in the food processing environment and better understanding the impacts of food-related conditions on bacterial planktonic growth and biofilm formation. These results obtained for P. rettgeri planktonic cells and biofilms can provide a framework for removal strategies for other foodborne pathogens. HIGHLIGHTS
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- Xiaoning Huang
- Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, People's Republic of China
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Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Listeria monocytogenes in Dairy Products with Reduction Trials Using Rosmarinic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Clove, and Thyme Essential Oils. J FOOD QUALITY 2022. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/9696927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Continuous monitoring of Listeria spp., particularly Listeria monocytogenes, in foods is a mandatory task for food safety and microbiology sectors. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of L. monocytogenes in milk and dairy products retailed in Egypt. Furthermore, an experimental trial was conducted to investigate the antilisterial effects of some phytochemicals. A total of 200 samples (market raw milk, Kareish cheese, Damietta cheese, and plain yoghurt, 50 each) were collected and examined for detection of Listeria spp. The results revealed that 8, 12, 1, and 0 samples of market raw milk, Damietta cheese, Kareish cheese, and plain yoghurt were contaminated with Listeria spp., respectively. Antimicrobial sensitivity testing revealed that all L. monocytogenes isolates (15) were resistant to streptomycin and erythromycin. Molecular analysis revealed that 86.67% of L. monocytogenes harbored hylA virulent gene. Use of rosmarinic acid, ascorbic acid, thyme, and clove essential oils significantly (
) reduced L. monocytogenes growth in soft cheese—artificially contaminated with L. monocytogenes throughout a 4-week incubation period. In conclusion, strict hygienic conditions should be adopted during the preparation and distribution of dairy products. In addition, rosmarinic acid, ascorbic acid, clove, and thyme essential oils are good candidates as food preservatives with antilisterial activities.
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Xu C, Dong N, Chen K, Yang X, Zeng P, Hou C, Chi Chan EW, Yao X, Chen S. Bactericidal, anti-biofilm, and anti-virulence activity of vitamin C against carbapenem-resistant hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae. iScience 2022; 25:103894. [PMID: 35243252 PMCID: PMC8873610 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.103894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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- Chen Xu
- Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- State Key Lab of Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- State Key Lab of Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Yin L, Zhang Y, Azi F, Zhou J, Liu X, Dai Y, Wang Z, Dong M, Xia X. Inhibition of biofilm formation and quorum sensing by soy isoflavones in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Food Control 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Luo K, Zhao P, He Y, Kang S, Shen C, Wang S, Guo M, Wang L, Shi C. Antibacterial Effect of Oregano Essential Oil against Vibrio vulnificus and Its Mechanism. Foods 2022; 11:403. [PMID: 35159553 PMCID: PMC8834123 DOI: 10.3390/foods11030403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Oregano essential oil (OEO) is an effective natural antibacterial agent, but its antibacterial activity against Vibrio vulnificus has not been widely studied. The aim of this study was to investigate the inhibitory effect and germicidal activity of OEO on V. vulnificus and its possible inhibition mechanism. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) and minimum bactericidal concentrations (MBCs) of OEO against four V. vulnificus strains (ATCC 27562 and three isolates from seafoods) were from 0.06 to 0.15 μL/mL. Compared with untreated bacteria, OEO reduced the concentration of intracellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP), hyperpolarized the cell membrane, increased the level of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and increased the concentration of intracellular malondialdehyde (MDA), but there was no obvious DNA damage at the OEO test concentration. It was indicated that OEO inactivated V. vulnificus by generating ROS which caused lipid peroxidation of cell membranes, thereby reducing the permeability and integrity of cell membranes and causing morphological changes to cells, but there was no obvious damage to DNA. In addition, OEO could effectively kill V. vulnificus in oysters at 25 °C, and the number of bacteria decreased by 48.2% after 0.09% OEO treatment for 10 h. The good inhibitory effect and bactericidal activity of OEO showed in this study, and the economy and security of OEO make it possible to apply OEO to control V. vulnificus contamination in oysters and other seafoods.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, 20 Xinong Road, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China; (K.L.); (P.Z.); (Y.H.); (S.K.); (C.S.); (S.W.); (M.G.); (L.W.)
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Elafify M, Darwish WS, El-Toukhy M, Badawy BM, Mohamed RE, Shata RR. Prevalence of multidrug resistant Salmonella spp. in dairy products with the evaluation of the inhibitory effects of ascorbic acid, pomegranate peel extract, and D-tryptophan against Salmonella growth in cheese. Int J Food Microbiol 2022; 364:109534. [PMID: 35033976 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2022.109534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2021] [Revised: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The present study aimed at investigation of the prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Salmonella spp. in the retailed dairies in Egypt. Besides, the inhibitory effects of some natural additives, including, ascorbic acid, pomegranate peel extract, and D-tryptophan against the isolated Salmonella were evaluated using soft cheese as a food matrix. To reach to this end, different Egyptian retail dairy products were investigated; 30 samples of each product were analyzed. Kariesh cheese samples had the highest Salmonella prevalence rate at 16.67%, followed by market raw milk, and bulk tank milk at 6.66% each, and white soft cheese at 3.33%. Serological examination exhibited 5 different Salmonella serotypes, namely S. Enteritidis, S. Typhimurium, S. Virchow, S. Larochelle, and S. Apeyeme. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing indicated that 100% of the isolates possessed resistance to erythromycin, oxacillin, and nalidixic acid. Some isolates of S. Typhimurium and S. Enteritidis were resistant to all 14 examined antibiotics. Isolates of S. Enteritidis obtained in this study were used to contaminate the freshly prepared soft cheese. Treatment of the artificially Salmonella-contaminated soft cheese with pomegranate peel extract, ascorbic acid, and D-tryptophan revealed a significant (P < 0.05) reduction in Salmonella growth in a dose-dependent manner. Therefore, the examined natural additives can be viewed as a promising new line of preservatives for dairy industry.
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- Mahmoud Elafify
- Department of Food Hygiene and Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Food Control Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt.
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Hygiene and Zoonoses, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Zoonoses, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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Tripathi S, Chandra R, Purchase D, Bilal M, Mythili R, Yadav S. Quorum sensing - a promising tool for degradation of industrial waste containing persistent organic pollutants. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 292:118342. [PMID: 34653589 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Restoring an environment contaminated with persistent organic pollutants (POPs) is highly challenging. Biodegradation by biofilm-forming bacteria through quorum sensing (QS) is a promising treatment process to remove these pollutants and promotes eco-restoration. QS plays an important role in biofilm formation, solubilization, and biotransformation of pollutants. QS is a density-based communication between microbial cells via signalling molecules, which coordinates specific characters and helps bacteria to acclimatize against stress conditions. Genetic diversification of a biofilm offers excellent opportunities for horizontal gene transfer, improves resistance against stress, and provides a suitable environment for the metabolism of POPs. To develop this technology in industrial scale, it is important to understand the fundamentals and ubiquitous nature of QS bacteria and appreciate the role of QS in the degradation of POPs. Currently, there are knowledge gaps regarding the environmental niche, abundance, and population of QS bacteria in wastewater treatment systems. This review aims to present up-to-date and state-of-the-art information on the roles of QS and QS-mediated strategies in industrial waste treatment including biological treatments (such as activated sludge), highlighting their potentials using examples from the pulp and paper mill industry, hydrocarbon remediation and phytoremediation. The information will help to provide a throughout understanding of the potential of QS to degrade POPs and advance the use of this technology. Current knowledge of QS strategies is limited to laboratory studies, full-scale applications remain challenging and more research is need to explore QS gene expression and test in full-scale reactors for wastewater treatment.
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- Sonam Tripathi
- Department of Environmental Microbiology, School for Environmental Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), VidyaVihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow, 226025, U.P., India
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- Department of Environmental Microbiology, School for Environmental Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), VidyaVihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow, 226025, U.P., India.
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- Department of Natural Sciences, Facultyof Science and Technology, Middlesex University, The Burroughs, Hendon, London, England NW4 4BT, UK
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- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, 223003, China
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- PG & Research Department of Biotechnology, Mahendra Arts & Science College, Kalppatti, Namakkal, 637503, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Environmental Microbiology, School for Environmental Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), VidyaVihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow, 226025, U.P., India.
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Wang H, Shang F, Shen J, Xu J, Chen X, Ni J, Yu L, Xue T. LsrR, the effector of AI-2 quorum sensing, is vital for the H 2O 2 stress response in mammary pathogenic Escherichia coli. Vet Res 2021; 52:127. [PMID: 34600565 PMCID: PMC8487509 DOI: 10.1186/s13567-021-00998-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Mammary pathogenic Escherichia coli (MPEC) is an important causative agent of mastitis in dairy cows that results in reduced milk quality and production, and is responsible for severe economic losses in the dairy industry worldwide. Oxidative stress, as an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidants, is a stress factor that is common in most bacterial habitats. The presence of ROS can damage cellular sites, including iron-sulfur clusters, cysteine and methionine protein residues, and DNA, and may cause bacterial cell death. Previous studies have reported that Autoinducer 2 (AI-2) can regulate E. coli antibiotic resistance and pathogenicity by mediating the intracellular receptor protein LsrR. This study explored the regulatory mechanism of LsrR on the H2O2 stress response in MPEC, showing that the transcript levels of lsrR significantly decreased under H2O2 stress conditions. The survival cell count of lsrR mutant XW10/pSTV28 was increased about 3080-fold when compared with that of the wild-type WT/pSTV28 in the presence of H2O2 and overexpression of lsrR (XW10/pUClsrR) resulted in a decrease in bacterial survival rates under these conditions. The β-galactosidase reporter assays showed that mutation of lsrR led to a remarkable increase in expression of the promoters of ahpCF, katG and oxyR, while lsrR-overexpressing significantly reduced the expression of ahpCF and katG. The electrophoretic mobility shift assays confirmed that LsrR could directly bind to the promoter regions of ahpCF and katG. These results revealed the important role played by LsrR in the oxidative stress response of MPEC.
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- Hui Wang
- School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, Anhui, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, Anhui, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, Anhui, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, Anhui, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, Anhui, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, Anhui, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, Anhui, China.
- Institute of Microbe and Host Health, Linyi University, Linyi, 276005, Shandong, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, Anhui, China.
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Wang Z, Ding Z, Li Z, Ding Y, Jiang F, Liu J. Antioxidant and antibacterial study of 10 flavonoids revealed rutin as a potential antibiofilm agent in Klebsiella pneumoniae strains isolated from hospitalized patients. Microb Pathog 2021; 159:105121. [PMID: 34343655 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2021.105121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2021] [Revised: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The emergence of multidrug resistance (MDR) and extensive drug resistance (XDR) in Klebsiella pneumoniae strains has posed great threats to conventional antibiotics. Previous studies have shown that plant-derived flavonoids have inhibitory functions against pathogens. However, in K. pneumoniae, the antibacterial activity of different flavonoids against growth and biofilm formation remains a mystery. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the antioxidant abilities of different flavonoids, to screen active ingredients and to identify their inhibitory effects on K. pneumoniae growth and biofilm formation. In total, 10 flavonoids representing 4 major categories were screened and used in this study. The antioxidant capacity of each flavonoid was evaluated through a DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) assay. Rutin showed the highest level of free radical scavenging capacity, followed by kaempferol, luteolin, quercetin, apigenin, hesperidin, sinensetin, naringenin, naringin and 3,5,6,7,8,3',4'-heptamethoxyflavone. The inhibitory effects of rutin and naringin on bacterial growth were also compared. The lowest MICs of rutin were found against K. pneumoniae ATCC700603 (1024 μg/mL) and E. coli ATCC25922 (512 μg/mL). However, the MBICs were not found. Rutin showed strong inhibitory ability against both the growth curve and biofilm production. The expression profiles of 15 biofilm-related genes were analyzed in biofilm cells both with and without rutin treatment. The luxS gene and wabG gene were downregulated significantly by rutin treatment. Correlation analysis showed that mrkA gene expression was positively correlated with biofilm biomass accumulation. Our study indicated that biofilm production is correlated with the expression of several genes rather than one. MrkA gene expression was positively correlated with biofilm biomass accumulation. Our study screened rutin as a potential agent to inhibit K. pneumoniae biofilm formation.
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- Zhibin Wang
- The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, 646000, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, 646000, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, 646000, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, 646000, China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250012, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, 646000, China.
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Wu X, Chen Y, Zhang Y, Shan Y, Peng Z, Gu B, Yang H. Au Nanoclusters Ameliorate Shigella Infectious Colitis by Inducing Oxidative Stress. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:4545-4557. [PMID: 34267512 PMCID: PMC8275169 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s315481] [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: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Shigella infection has always been a global burden, and it particularly threatens children between the ages of 1 and 5 years. Economically underdeveloped countries are dominated by Shigella flexneri infection. The most effective method to treat Shigella is antibiotics, but with the abuse of antibiotics and the prevalence of multidrug resistance, we urgently need a relatively safe non-antibiotic treatment to replace it. Ultrasmall Au nanoclusters (NCs) have special physical and chemical properties and can better interact with and be internalized by bacteria to disrupt the metabolic balance. The purpose of this study was to explore whether Au NCs may be a substitute for antibiotics to treat Shigella infections. Methods Au NCs and Shigella Sf301, R2448, and RII-1 were cocultured in vitro to evaluate the bactericidal ability of Au NCs. The degree of damage and mode of action of Au NCs in Shigella were clearly observed in images of scanning electron microscopy (SEM). In vivo experiments were conducted to observe the changes in body weight, clinical disease activity index (DAI) and colon (including length and histopathological sections) of mice treated with Au NCs. The effect of Au NCs was analysed by measuring the content of lipocalin-2 (LCN2) and Shigella in faeces. Next, the changes in Shigella biofilm activity, the release of reactive oxygen species (ROS), the changes in metabolism-related and membrane-related genes, and the effect of Au NCs on the body weight of mice were determined to further analyse the mechanism of action and effect. Results Au NCs (100 μM) interfered with oxidative metabolism genes, induced a substantial increase in ROS levels, interacted with the cell membrane to destroy it, significantly killed Shigella, and effectively alleviated the intestinal damage caused by Shigella in mice. The activity of the biofilm formed by Shigella was reduced. Conclusion The effective antibacterial effect and good safety suggest that Au NCs represent a good potential alternative to antibiotics to treat Shigella infections.
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- Xiaoxiao Wu
- Xuzhou Key Laboratory of Laboratory Diagnostics, School of Medical Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, People's Republic of China
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- Xuzhou Key Laboratory of Laboratory Diagnostics, School of Medical Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Periodontology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, 210008, People's Republic of China
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- Xuzhou Key Laboratory of Laboratory Diagnostics, School of Medical Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, People's Republic of China
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- Xuzhou Key Laboratory of Laboratory Diagnostics, School of Medical Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, People's Republic of China
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- Xuzhou Key Laboratory of Laboratory Diagnostics, School of Medical Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, People's Republic of China.,Laboratory Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, People's Republic of China
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- Xuzhou Key Laboratory of Laboratory Diagnostics, School of Medical Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, People's Republic of China
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Mahanta N, Saxena V, Pandey LM, Batra P, Dixit US. Performance study of a sterilization box using a combination of heat and ultraviolet light irradiation for the prevention of COVID-19. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2021; 198:111309. [PMID: 33984307 PMCID: PMC8107062 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.111309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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SARS-CoV-2 virus and other pathogenic microbes are transmitted to the environment through contacting surfaces, which need to be sterilized for the prevention of COVID-19 and related diseases. In this study, a prototype of a cost-effective sterilization box is developed to disinfect small items. The box utilizes ultra violet (UV) radiation with heat. For performance assessment, two studies were performed. First, IgG (glycoprotein, a model protein similar to that of spike glycoprotein of SARS-COV-2) was incubated under UV and heat sterilization. An incubation with UV at 70 °C for 15 min was found to be effective in unfolding and aggregation of the protein. At optimized condition, the hydrodynamic size of the protein increased to ~171 nm from ~5 nm of the native protein. Similarly, the OD280 values also increased from 0.17 to 0.78 indicating the exposure of more aromatic moieties and unfolding of the protein. The unfolding and aggregation of the protein were further confirmed by the intrinsic fluorescence measurement and FTIR studies, showing a 70% increase in the β-sheets and a 22% decrease in the α-helixes of the protein. The designed box was effective in damaging the protein's native structure indicating the effective inactivation of the SARS-COV-2. Furthermore, the incubation at 70 °C for 15 min inside the chamber resulted in 100% antibacterial efficacy for the clinically relevant E.coli bacteria as well as for bacteria collected from daily use items. It is the first detailed performance study on the efficacy of using UV irradiation and heat together for disinfection from virus and bacteria.
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- Nilkamal Mahanta
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India
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- Bio-Interface and Environmental Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India
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- Bio-Interface and Environmental Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India
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- North East Center for Biological Sciences and Health Care Engineering (NECBH), Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India.
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Khambhati K, Patel J, Saxena V, A P, Jain N. Gene Regulation of Biofilm-Associated Functional Amyloids. Pathogens 2021; 10:490. [PMID: 33921583 PMCID: PMC8072697 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens10040490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Biofilms are bacterial communities encased in a rigid yet dynamic extracellular matrix. The sociobiology of bacterial communities within a biofilm is astonishing, with environmental factors playing a crucial role in determining the switch from planktonic to a sessile form of life. The mechanism of biofilm biogenesis is an intriguingly complex phenomenon governed by the tight regulation of expression of various biofilm-matrix components. One of the major constituents of the biofilm matrix is proteinaceous polymers called amyloids. Since the discovery, the significance of biofilm-associated amyloids in adhesion, aggregation, protection, and infection development has been much appreciated. The amyloid expression and assembly is regulated spatio-temporarily within the bacterial cells to perform a diverse function. This review provides a comprehensive account of the genetic regulation associated with the expression of amyloids in bacteria. The stringent control ensures optimal utilization of amyloid scaffold during biofilm biogenesis. We conclude the review by summarizing environmental factors influencing the expression and regulation of amyloids.
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- Khushal Khambhati
- Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur NH 65, Nagaur Road, Karwar, Rajasthan 342037, India
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- Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur NH 65, Nagaur Road, Karwar, Rajasthan 342037, India
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- Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur NH 65, Nagaur Road, Karwar, Rajasthan 342037, India
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- Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur NH 65, Nagaur Road, Karwar, Rajasthan 342037, India
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- Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur NH 65, Nagaur Road, Karwar, Rajasthan 342037, India
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