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Chen X, Li Q, Xie J, Nie S. Immunomodulatory Effects of Probiotic-Derived Extracellular Vesicles: Opportunities and Challenges. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:19259-19273. [PMID: 39177683 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c04223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
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Probiotics are known to modulate host immune responses in the course of many diseases. Recently, bacterial extracellular vesicles (EVs), which contain bioactive proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and metabolites released by bacteria, have been identified as potentially important mediators of bacteria-bacterium and bacteria-host interactions. With the deepening of research, it has been found that probiotic-derived EVs play a significant role in regulating host immune function and, thus, exerting health-promoting effects. Nevertheless, current research is in its early stages, and there remains a long way to go to bridge the gap between basic research and clinical practice. In this review, we describe the fundamental aspects of probiotic-derived EVs, including their biogenesis, cargo sorting mechanism, and transport capabilities. We further discussed the potential mechanisms of probiotic-derived EVs in regulating the host's gut microbiota and immune responses. Finally, we speculate about the potential of probiotic-derived EVs as new postbiotics for applications in functional food, disease treatment substitutes, and immune regulatory adjuvants.
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- Xinyang Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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Li J, Zhu K, Li C, Huang W, Tian X, Yan H, Zhao Y, Zhou J, Gao X, Rao X, Li G, Zhou R, Li M. Alkaline shock protein 23 (Asp23)-controlled cell wall imbalance promotes membrane vesicle biogenesis in Staphylococcus aureus. J Extracell Vesicles 2024; 13:e12501. [PMID: 39193667 DOI: 10.1002/jev2.12501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024] Open
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Membrane vesicles (MVs) are produced by species across all domains of life and have diverse physiological functions as well as promising applications. While the mechanisms for vesiculation in Gram-negative bacteria are well-established, the genetic determinants and regulatory factors responsible for MV biogenesis in Gram-positive bacteria remain largely unknown. Here, we demonstrate that a Q225P substitution in the alternative sigma factor B (SigB) triggers MV production in Staphylococcus aureus strain Newman by hindering the specific binding of SigB to the asp23 promoter, thereby repressing expression of alkaline shock protein 23 (Asp23). Isogenic deletion of asp23 also promotes MV formation in Newman, confirming the critical roles played by sigB and asp23 in modulating S. aureus vesiculation. While bacterial growth and cytoplasmic membrane fluidity are not impaired, mutation of asp23 weakens the cell wall and enhances autolysis, consistent with decreased expression of alpha-type psm and lrgAB that modulate murein hydrolase activity. TEM and proteomic analysis show that Newman and asp23 deletion mutant generate MVs with nearly identical morphology and composition, but virulence-associated factors are significantly enriched in MVs from the asp23 mutant. Overall, this study reveals novel genetic determinants underlying S. aureus vesiculation and advances the understanding of the physiology of MV biogenesis in S. aureus.
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- Jia Li
- Department of Emergency Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Microbial Engineering Under the Educational Committee in Chongqing, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Microbial Engineering Under the Educational Committee in Chongqing, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Microbial Engineering Under the Educational Committee in Chongqing, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Microbial Engineering Under the Educational Committee in Chongqing, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Microbial Engineering Under the Educational Committee in Chongqing, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Niu C, Huang J, Wei L, Wang J, Ran S. Proinflammatory Effect of Membrane Vesicles Derived from Enterococcus faecalis at Neutral and Alkaline pH. J Endod 2024:S0099-2399(24)00480-1. [PMID: 39218147 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2024.08.018] [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: 11/19/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2024] [Accepted: 08/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The present study explored the proinflammatory impact of Enterococcus faecalis membrane vesicles (MVs) derived from culture medium at pH 7.4 and 9.0. METHODS E. faecalis MVs were obtained by centrifugation and purified by size exclusion chromatography. Proteomic analyses were carried out on E. faecalis MVs to investigate their components. THP-1 macrophages were exposed to E. faecalis MVs, and the inflammatory cytokines and proteins were evaluated using ELISA and immunoblotting. The inflammatory cytokines in the serum of mice with intraperitoneal injection of E. faecalis MVs were evaluated by ELISA, and immunophenotyping of spleen cells was investigated with flow cytometry. RESULTS Proteomic analysis revealed 196 proteins in E. faecalis MVs obtained under neutral and alkali conditions, 110 proteins were upregulated and 79 proteins were downregulated by alkaline pH. E. faecalis MVs induced secretion of inflammatory factors interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α in a concentration-dependent manner. Immunoblotting revealed that E. faecalis MVs increased expression of pro-IL-1β, nuclear factor-κBp65, and Toll-like receptor 2. In vivo studies demonstrated that E. faecalis MVs significantly promoted secretion of IL-1β in mouse serum, while inflammatory cells were activated in the spleen. E. faecalis MVs obtained at pH 9.0 showed stronger proinflammatory effects than those obtained under neutral pH. CONCLUSION E. faecalis produce MVs that carry specific proteins associated with virulence factors, and these MVs can promote inflammation in vitro and in vivo. E. faecalis MVs obtained under alkaline conditions have a stronger proinflammatory effect.
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- Chenguang Niu
- Department of Endodontics and Operative Dentistry, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong, University; National Center for Stomatology; National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endodontics and Operative Dentistry, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong, University; National Center for Stomatology; National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endodontics and Operative Dentistry, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong, University; National Center for Stomatology; National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, China; Nucleic acid drug Research and Development Institute, CSPC, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endodontics and Operative Dentistry, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong, University; National Center for Stomatology; National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Endodontics and Operative Dentistry, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong, University; National Center for Stomatology; National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, China.
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Tang M, Lei Y, Chen K, Ding M, Ou Q, Tang J, Zhang Y, Tang T, Wang C. Reducing the degree of crosslinking of peptidoglycan in Listeria monocytogenes promoted the secretion of membrane vesicles. Biotechnol Bioeng 2024. [PMID: 39014884 DOI: 10.1002/bit.28807] [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: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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Listeria monocytogenes (LM) is a Gram-positive (G+) bacterium that secretes nanoscale membrane vesicles (MVs). LM MVs comprise various bacterial components and may have potential as an antigen or drug-delivery vehicle; however, the low yield of the LM MVs limits related research. G+-bacterial MVs germinate from the bacterial plasma membrane and must pass through a thick crosslinked peptidoglycan layer for release. Herein, we aimed to increase the release of MVs by reducing the degree of crosslinking of peptidoglycan. We knocked out two genes related to the longitudinal crosslinking of peptidoglycan, dal and dat, and supplemented the knocked-out dal gene through plasmid expression to obtain a stably inherited recombinant strain LMΔdd::pCW633. The structure, particle size, and main protein components of MVs secreted by this recombinant strain were consistent with those secreted from the wild strain, but the yield of MVs was considerably increased (p < 0.05). Furthermore, Listeria ivanovii (LI) was found to secrete MVs that differed in the composition of the main proteins compared with those of LM MVs. The abovementioned method was also feasible for promoting the secretion of MVs from the attenuated LM strain and LI wild-type and attenuated strains. Our study provides a new method to increase the secretion of MVs derived from Listeria that could be extended to other G+ bacteria.
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- Mingyuan Tang
- Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Mobarak H, Javid F, Narmi MT, Mardi N, Sadeghsoltani F, Khanicheragh P, Narimani S, Mahdipour M, Sokullu E, Valioglu F, Rahbarghazi R. Prokaryotic microvesicles Ortholog of eukaryotic extracellular vesicles in biomedical fields. Cell Commun Signal 2024; 22:80. [PMID: 38291458 PMCID: PMC10826215 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-023-01414-8] [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: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Every single cell can communicate with other cells in a paracrine manner via the production of nano-sized extracellular vesicles. This phenomenon is conserved between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. In eukaryotic cells, exosomes (Exos) are the main inter-cellular bioshuttles with the potential to carry different signaling molecules. Likewise, bacteria can produce and release Exo-like particles, namely microvesicles (MVs) into the extracellular matrix. Bacterial MVs function with diverse biological properties and are at the center of attention due to their inherent therapeutic properties. Here, in this review article, the comparable biological properties between the eukaryotic Exos and bacterial MVs were highlighted in terms of biomedical application. Video Abstract.
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- Halimeh Mobarak
- Department of Applied Cell Sciences, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Applied Cell Sciences, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Applied Cell Sciences, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Biophysics Department, Koç University School of Medicine, Rumeli Feneri, 34450, Sariyer, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Technology Development Zones Management CO, Sakarya University, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Department of Applied Cell Sciences, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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D'Onofrio F, Schirone M, Krasteva I, Tittarelli M, Iannetti L, Pomilio F, Torresi M, Paparella A, D'Alterio N, Luciani M. A comprehensive investigation of protein expression profiles in L. monocytogenes exposed to thermal abuse, mild acid, and salt stress conditions. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1271787. [PMID: 37876777 PMCID: PMC10591339 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1271787] [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: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023] Open
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Preventing L. monocytogenes infection is crucial for food safety, considering its widespread presence in the environment and its association with contaminated RTE foods. The pathogen's ability to persist under adverse conditions, for example, in food processing facilities, is linked to virulence and resistance mechanisms, including biofilm formation. In this study, the protein expression patterns of two L. monocytogenes 1/2a strains, grown under environmental stressors (mild acidic pH, thermal abuse, and high concentration of NaCl), were investigated. Protein identification and prediction were performed by nLC-ESI-MS/MS and nine different bioinformatic software programs, respectively. Gene enrichment analysis was carried out by STRING v11.05. A total of 1,215 proteins were identified, of which 335 were non-cytosolic proteins and 265 were immunogenic proteins. Proteomic analysis revealed differences in protein expression between L. monocytogenes strains in stressful conditions. The two strains exhibited unique protein expression profiles linked to stress response, virulence, and pathogenesis. Studying the proteomic profiles of such microorganisms provides information about adaptation and potential treatments, highlighting their genetic diversity and demonstrating the utility of bioinformatics and proteomics for a broader analysis of pathogens.
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- Federica D'Onofrio
- Department of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, Teramo, Italy
- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise “G. Caporale”, Teramo, Italy
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- Department of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, Teramo, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise “G. Caporale”, Teramo, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise “G. Caporale”, Teramo, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise “G. Caporale”, Teramo, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise “G. Caporale”, Teramo, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise “G. Caporale”, Teramo, Italy
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- Department of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo, Teramo, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise “G. Caporale”, Teramo, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise “G. Caporale”, Teramo, Italy
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Xu Y, Xie C, Liu Y, Qin X, Liu J. An update on our understanding of Gram-positive bacterial membrane vesicles: discovery, functions, and applications. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2023; 13:1273813. [PMID: 37860067 PMCID: PMC10582989 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1273813] [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: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nano-sized particles released from cells into the extracellular environment, and are separated from eukaryotic cells, bacteria, and other organisms with cellular structures. EVs alter cell communication by delivering their contents and performing various functions depending on their cargo and release into certain environments or other cells. The cell walls of Gram-positive bacteria have a thick peptidoglycan layer and were previously thought to be unable to produce EVs. However, recent studies have demonstrated that Gram-positive bacterial EVs are crucial for health and disease. In this review, we have summarized the formation, composition, and characteristics of the contents, resistance to external stress, participation in immune regulation, and other functions of Gram-positive bacterial EVs, as well as their application in clinical diagnosis and treatment, to provide a new perspective to further our understanding of Gram-positive bacterial EVs.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Clinical Research Center for Laboratory Medicine, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Clinical Research Center for Laboratory Medicine, Shenyang, China
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Tang M, Tian S, Chen K, Zhang Q, Lei Y, Tang T, Zeng J, Wang C. Membrane vesicles derived from Listeria monocytogenes might be a potential antigen delivery vector. Int J Pharm 2023; 644:123275. [PMID: 37516216 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123275] [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: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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Membrane vesicles (MVs) derived from Listeria monocytogenes (LM) have a natural nanoscale size and contain a variety of bacterial components. We speculated that LM MVs may be a novel delivery vector, but it is necessary to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of LM MVs in vivo. Here, we isolated LM MVs and tested their safety and immunogenicity both in vitro and in vivo. The results showed that LM MVs stimulated RAW264.7 cells and DC2.4 cells to secrete the inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-10. Intraperitoneal injection of LM MVs at 80 μg per C57BL/6 mouse did not cause lethal effects or irreversible pathological changes in major organs, indicating that LM MVs were safe. Intraperitoneal immunization of C57BL/6 mice twice with LM MVs mainly induced a high level of LM MV-specific IgG antibodies. In addition, we subcutaneously injected C57BL/6 mice with a mixture of ovalbumin and LM MVs and found that LM MVs exhibited a humoral immune adjuvant effect equal to that of the same amount of alum. The results of this study indicated that LM MVs have good safety and effective immunogenicity and may act as humoral immune adjuvants. Therefore, LM MVs are a potential new choice for antigen and drug delivery vectors.
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- Mingyuan Tang
- Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610061, China
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- Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610061, China
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- Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610061, China
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- Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610061, China
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- Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610061, China
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- Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610061, China
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- Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610061, China
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- Department of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610061, China.
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Ayesha A, Chow FWN, Leung PHM. Role of Legionella pneumophila outer membrane vesicles in host-pathogen interaction. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1270123. [PMID: 37817751 PMCID: PMC10561282 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1270123] [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: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023] Open
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Legionella pneumophila is an opportunistic intracellular pathogen that inhabits artificial water systems and can be transmitted to human hosts by contaminated aerosols. Upon inhalation, it colonizes and grows inside the alveolar macrophages and causes Legionnaires' disease. To effectively control and manage Legionnaires' disease, a deep understanding of the host-pathogen interaction is crucial. Bacterial extracellular vesicles, particularly outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) have emerged as mediators of intercellular communication between bacteria and host cells. These OMVs carry a diverse cargo, including proteins, toxins, virulence factors, and nucleic acids. OMVs play a pivotal role in disease pathogenesis by helping bacteria in colonization, delivering virulence factors into host cells, and modulating host immune responses. This review highlights the role of OMVs in the context of host-pathogen interaction shedding light on the pathogenesis of L. pneumophila. Understanding the functions of OMVs and their cargo provides valuable insights into potential therapeutic targets and interventions for combating Legionnaires' disease.
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- Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Composition and functions of bacterial membrane vesicles. Nat Rev Microbiol 2023:10.1038/s41579-023-00875-5. [PMID: 36932221 DOI: 10.1038/s41579-023-00875-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 108.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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Extracellular vesicles are produced by species across all domains of life, suggesting that vesiculation represents a fundamental principle of living matter. In Gram-negative bacteria, membrane vesicles (MVs) can originate either from blebs of the outer membrane or from endolysin-triggered explosive cell lysis, which is often induced by genotoxic stress. Although less is known about the mechanisms of vesiculation in Gram-positive and Gram-neutral bacteria, recent research has shown that both lysis and blebbing mechanisms also exist in these organisms. Evidence has accumulated over the past years that different biogenesis routes lead to distinct types of MV with varied structure and composition. In this Review, we discuss the different types of MV and their potential cargo packaging mechanisms. We summarize current knowledge regarding how MV composition determines their various functions including support of bacterial growth via the disposal of waste material, nutrient scavenging, export of bioactive molecules, DNA transfer, neutralization of phages, antibiotics and bactericidal functions, delivery of virulence factors and toxins to host cells and inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects. We also discuss the advantages of MV-mediated secretion compared with classic bacterial secretion systems and we introduce the concept of quantal secretion.
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Karthikeyan R, Gayathri P, Ramasamy S, Suvekbala V, Jagannadham MV, Rajendhran J. Transcriptome responses of intestinal epithelial cells induced by membrane vesicles of Listeria monocytogenes. CURRENT RESEARCH IN MICROBIAL SCIENCES 2023; 4:100185. [PMID: 36942003 PMCID: PMC10023947 DOI: 10.1016/j.crmicr.2023.100185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Membrane vesicles (MVs) serve as an essential virulence factor in several pathogenic bacteria. The release of MVs by Listeria monocytogenes is only recently recognized; still, the enigmatic role of MVs in pathogenesis is yet to be established. We report the transcriptome response of Caco-2 cells upon exposure to MVs and the L. monocytogenes that leads to observe the up-regulation of autophagy-related genes in the early phase of exposure to MVs. Transcription of inflammatory cytokines is to the peak at the fourth hour of exposure. An array of differentially expressed genes was associated with actin cytoskeleton rearrangement, autophagy, cell cycle arrest, and induction of oxidative stress. At a later time point, transcriptional programs are generated upon interaction with MVs to evade innate immune signals, by modulating the expression of anti-inflammatory genes. KEGG pathway analysis is palpably confirming that MVs appear principally responsible for the induction of immune signaling pathways. Besides, MVs induced the expression of cell cycle regulatory genes, likely responsible for the ability to prolong host cell survival, thus protecting the replicative niche for L. monocytogenes. Notably, we identified several non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), possibly involved in the regulation of early manipulation of the host gene expression, essential for the persistence of L. monocytogenes.
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- Raman Karthikeyan
- Department of Genetics, School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 625021, Tamil Nadu, India
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- CSIR - Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500007, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 625021, Tamil Nadu, India
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- EDII-Anna Business Incubation Research Foundation, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli 620024, India
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- CSIR - Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500007, India
- Corresponding authors.
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- Department of Genetics, School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 625021, Tamil Nadu, India
- Corresponding authors.
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Spontaneous Prophage Induction Contributes to the Production of Membrane Vesicles by the Gram-Positive Bacterium Lacticaseibacillus casei BL23. mBio 2022; 13:e0237522. [PMID: 36200778 PMCID: PMC9600169 DOI: 10.1128/mbio.02375-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The formation of membrane vesicles (MVs) by Gram-positive bacteria has gained increasing attention over the last decade. Recently, models of vesicle formation have been proposed and involve the digestion of the cell wall by prophage-encoded or stress-induced peptidoglycan (PG) hydrolases and the inhibition of PG synthesis by β-lactam antibiotics. The impact of these mechanisms on vesicle formation is largely dependent on the strain and growth conditions. To date, no information on the production of vesicles by the lactobacilli family has been reported. Here, we aimed to characterize the MVs released by the Gram-positive bacteria Lacticaseibacillus casei BL23 and also investigated the mechanisms involved in vesicle formation. Using electron microscopy, we established that the size of the majority of L. casei BL23 vesicles ranged from 50 to 100 nm. Furthermore, we showed that the vesicles were released consistently throughout the growth of the bacteria in standard culture conditions. The protein composition of the vesicles released in the supernatant was identified and a significant number of prophage proteins was detected. Moreover, using a mutant strain harboring a defective PLE2 prophage, we were able to show that the spontaneous and mitomycin-triggered induction of the prophage PLE2 contribute to the production of MVs by L. casei BL23. Finally, we also demonstrated the influence of prophages on the membrane integrity of bacteria. Overall, our results suggest a key role of the prophage PLE2 in the production of MVs by L. casei BL23 in the absence or presence of genotoxic stress.
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Qiao L, Rao Y, Zhu K, Rao X, Zhou R. Engineered Remolding and Application of Bacterial Membrane Vesicles. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:729369. [PMID: 34690971 PMCID: PMC8532528 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.729369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Bacterial membrane vesicles (MVs) are produced by both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria during growth in vitro and in vivo. MVs are nanoscale vesicular structures with diameters ranging from 20 to 400 nm. MVs incorporate bacterial lipids, proteins, and often nucleic acids, and can effectively stimulate host immune response against bacterial infections. As vaccine candidates and drug delivery systems, MVs possess high biosafety owing to the lack of self-replication ability. However, wild-type bacterial strains have poor MV yield, and MVs from the wild-type strains may be harmful due to the carriage of toxic components, such as lipopolysaccharides, hemolysins, enzymes, etc. In this review, we summarize the genetic modification of vesicle-producing bacteria to reduce MV toxicity, enhance vesicle immunogenicity, and increase vesicle production. The engineered MVs exhibit broad applications in vaccine designs, vaccine delivery vesicles, and drug delivery systems.
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- Li Qiao
- Department of Emergency, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Emergency, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Emergency, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Microbial Engineering Under the Educational Committee in Chongqing, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Emergency, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Boichis E, Sigal N, Borovok I, Herskovits AA. A Metzincin and TIMP-Like Protein Pair of a Phage Origin Sensitize Listeria monocytogenes to Phage Lysins and Other Cell Wall Targeting Agents. Microorganisms 2021; 9:1323. [PMID: 34207021 PMCID: PMC8235301 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9061323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Infection of mammalian cells by Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) was shown to be facilitated by its phage elements. In a search for additional phage remnants that play a role in Lm's lifecycle, we identified a conserved locus containing two XRE regulators and a pair of genes encoding a secreted metzincin protease and a lipoprotein structurally similar to a TIMP-family metzincin inhibitor. We found that the XRE regulators act as a classic CI/Cro regulatory switch that regulates the expression of the metzincin and TIMP-like genes under intracellular growth conditions. We established that when these genes are expressed, their products alter Lm morphology and increase its sensitivity to phage mediated lysis, thereby enhancing virion release. Expression of these proteins also sensitized the bacteria to cell wall targeting compounds, implying that they modulate the cell wall structure. Our data indicate that these effects are mediated by the cleavage of the TIMP-like protein by the metzincin, and its subsequent release to the extracellular milieu. While the importance of this locus to Lm pathogenicity remains unclear, the observation that this phage-associated protein pair act upon the bacterial cell wall may hold promise in the field of antibiotic potentiation to combat antibiotic resistant bacterial pathogens.
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- The Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research, Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv 69978, Israel; (E.B.); (N.S.); (I.B.)
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Schorey JS, Cheng Y, McManus WR. Bacteria- and host-derived extracellular vesicles - two sides of the same coin? J Cell Sci 2021; 134:268991. [PMID: 34081134 DOI: 10.1242/jcs.256628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Intracellular bacterial pathogens spend portions of their life cycle both inside and outside host cells. While in these two distinct environments, they release or shed bacterial components, including virulence factors that promote their survival and replication. Some of these components are released through extracellular vesicles, which are either derived from the bacteria themselves or from the host cells. Bacteria- and host-derived vesicles have been studied almost exclusively in isolation from each other, with little discussion of the other type of secreted vesicles, despite the fact that both are generated during an in vivo infection and both are likely play a role in bacterial pathogenesis and host immunity. In this Review, we aim to bridge this gap and discuss what we know of bacterial membrane vesicles in their generation and composition. We will compare and contrast this with the composition of host-derived vesicles with regard to bacterial components. We will also compare host cell responses to the different vesicles, with a focus on how these vesicles modulate the immune response, using Mycobacterium, Listeria and Salmonella as specific examples for these comparisons.
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- Jeffrey S Schorey
- Department of Biological Sciences, Galvin Life Science Center, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Noble Research Center, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Galvin Life Science Center, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA
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Abe K, Toyofuku M, Nomura N, Obana N. Autolysis-mediated membrane vesicle formation in Bacillus subtilis. Environ Microbiol 2021; 23:2632-2647. [PMID: 33817925 DOI: 10.1111/1462-2920.15502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 04/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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It is known that Bacillus subtilis releases membrane vesicles (MVs) during the SOS response, which is associated with cell lysis triggered by the PBSX prophage-encoded cell-lytic enzymes XhlAB and XlyA. In this study, we demonstrate that MVs are released under various stress conditions: sucrose fatty acid ester (SFE; surfactant) treatment, cold shock, starvation, and oxygen deficiency. B. subtilis possesses four major host-encoded cell wall-lytic enzymes (autolysins; LytC, LytD, LytE, and LytF). Deletions of the autolysin genes abolished autolysis and the consequent MV production under these stress conditions. In contrast, deletions of xhlAB and xlyA had no effect on autolysis-triggered MV biogenesis, indicating that autolysis is a novel and prophage-independent pathway for MV production in B. subtilis. Moreover, we found that the cell lysis induced by the surfactant treatment was effectively neutralized by the addition of exogenous purified MVs. This result suggests that the MVs can serve as a decoy for the cellular membrane to protect the living cells in the culture from membrane damage by the surfactant. Our results indicate a positive effect of B. subtilis MVs on cell viability and provide new insight into the biological importance of the autolysis phenomenon in B. subtilis.
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- Kimihiro Abe
- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.,Microbiology Research Center for Sustainability, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.,Microbiology Research Center for Sustainability, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Microbiology Research Center for Sustainability, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.,Transborder Medical Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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Song Y, Peters TL, Bryan DW, Hudson LK, Denes TG. Characterization of a Novel Group of Listeria Phages That Target Serotype 4b Listeria monocytogenes. Viruses 2021; 13:v13040671. [PMID: 33919793 PMCID: PMC8070769 DOI: 10.3390/v13040671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2021] [Revised: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Listeria monocytogenes serotype 4b strains are the most prevalent clinical isolates and are widely found in food processing environments. Bacteriophages are natural viral predators of bacteria and are a promising biocontrol agent for L. monocytogenes. The aims of this study were to characterize phages that specifically infect serotype 4b strains and to assess their ability to inhibit the growth of serotype 4b strains. Out of 120 wild Listeria phages, nine phages were selected based on their strong lytic activity against the model serotype 4b strain F2365. These nine phages can be divided into two groups based on their morphological characteristics and host range. Comparison to previously characterized phage genomes revealed one of these groups qualifies to be defined as a novel species. Phages LP-020, LP-027, and LP-094 were selected as representatives of these two groups of phages for further characterization through one-step growth curve and inhibition of serotype 4b L. monocytogenes experiments. Listeria phages that target serotype 4b showed an inhibitory effect on the growth of F2365 and other serotype 4 strains and may be useful for biocontrol of L.monocytogenes in food processing environments.
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Characterization and function of membrane vesicles in Gram-positive bacteria. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2021; 105:1795-1801. [PMID: 33547922 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-021-11140-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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In recent years, extracellular vesicles have gained more attention. However, studies on membrane vesicles in Gram-positive bacteria were carried out relatively late because of the thick bacterial wall and the low production of membrane vesicles. Thanks to the research in recent years, the cognition of the composition and function of the membrane vesicles of Gram-positive bacteria has made significant progress. Membrane vesicles are spherical in shape comprising bilayer membranous structures with a diameter of 20-400 nm. Components of membrane vesicles are diverse, including proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and metabolites. It also has been reported that membrane vesicles are involved in various pathophysiological processes and serve as communication tools in pathophysiological activities between the bacteria and the host. This review provided the current understanding of components and functions of membrane vesicles in Gram-positive bacteria. The findings might facilitate further research in the emerging field of membrane vesicles in Gram-positive bacteria. KEY POINTS: • Membrane vesicles in Gram-positive bacteria contain proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and metabolites, suggesting their biological significance. • Membrane vesicles in Gram-positive bacteria are thought to be involved in stress response, biofilm formation, immune regulation, and so on.
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Martin-Gallausiaux C, Malabirade A, Habier J, Wilmes P. Fusobacterium nucleatum Extracellular Vesicles Modulate Gut Epithelial Cell Innate Immunity via FomA and TLR2. Front Immunol 2020; 11:583644. [PMID: 33408714 PMCID: PMC7779620 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.583644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from the gut microbiota are largely uncharacterized and their impacts on host intestinal physiology remain unresolved. Here, we isolated EVs from F. nucleatum for detailed characterization. Our analyses highlight the presence of the outer membrane protein porin FomA on EVs. Besides, we evaluated the impact of EVs on human intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) in a non-inflammatory context. Our results show no detrimental impact on the epithelial barrier. No internalization of EVs was observed. Moreover, we demonstrate that F. nucleatum EVs trigger innate immunity of IECs by promoting NF-κB activation via the dynamin-mediated endocytosis. The NF-κB activation was found to be TLR2-dependent yet, TLR4 was dispensable. Using competitive binding assays, we establish that FomA is involved in the NF-κB response. Taken together, our data indicate that EVs induce effects similar to those observed with whole F. nucleatum bacteria on IECs. In particular, our study highlights the role of TLR2 and FomA as major modulators of the gut epithelium immune responses to F. nucleatum.
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- Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine, University of Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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- Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine, University of Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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- Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine, University of Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg.,Department of Life Sciences and Medicine, Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine, University of Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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Kannan S, Balakrishnan J, Govindasamy A. Listeria monocytogens - Amended understanding of its pathogenesis with a complete picture of its membrane vesicles, quorum sensing, biofilm and invasion. Microb Pathog 2020; 149:104575. [PMID: 33091581 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2020.104575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2020] [Revised: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Listeria monocytogenes is a ubiquitous, intracellular foodborne pathogen that causes listeriosis in animals and humans. Pathogenic Listeria monocytogenes easily adapted to the conditions of human gastrointestinal tract and tolerate the counter changes such as acidity, bile, osmolarity, and antimicrobial peptides. They secrete specialized biologically active extra organ called membrane vesicles which comprises proteins, lipids, and lipopolysaccharides. Listerial vesicles possess functional versatility and play a significant role in pathogenesis by cell-free intercellular communication and toxin packaging. L. monocytogenes can attach promptly and decisively to inert substratum including intestinal mucosa, and forms biofilms and causes detrimental effects. Further, they invade the host cells through quorum sensing (QS) controlled virulence determinants and biofilms. The precise degree to which the bacterium retains the intracellular ambiance of host cells remains unknown. The machinery associated with intracellular survival, and the role of membrane vesicles, quorum sensing, and the Agr system in Listeria monocytogenes largely remains unclear. The current review focused to understand the role of membrane vesicles mediated pathogenesis biofilms, and delivers auxiliary impetus to understanding the potentials of virulence mediated invasion in Listeria monocytogenes.
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- Suganya Kannan
- Central Research Laboratory, Vinayaka Mission's Medical College and Hospital, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Karaikal, India.
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- Central Research Laboratory, Vinayaka Mission's Medical College and Hospital, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Karaikal, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Vinayaka Mission's Medical College and Hospital, Vinayaka Mission Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Karaikal, India
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Proteomic and metabolic characterization of membrane vesicles derived from Streptococcus mutans at different pH values. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2020; 104:9733-9748. [DOI: 10.1007/s00253-020-10563-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2019] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Begić M, Josić D. Biofilm formation and extracellular microvesicles-The way of foodborne pathogens toward resistance. Electrophoresis 2020; 41:1718-1739. [PMID: 32901923 DOI: 10.1002/elps.202000106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Almost all known foodborne pathogens are able to form biofilms as one of the strategies for survival under harsh living conditions, to ward off the inhibition and the disinfection during food production, transport and storage, as well as during cleaning and sanitation of corresponding facilities. Biofilms are communities where microbial cells live under constant intracellular interaction and communication. Members of the biofilm community are embedded into extracellular matrix that contains polysaccharides, DNA, lipids, proteins, and small molecules that protect microorganisms and enable their intercellular communication under stress conditions. Membrane vesicles (MVs) are produced by both Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. These lipid membrane-enveloped nanoparticles play an important role in biofilm genesis and in communication between different biofilm members. Furthermore, MVs are involved in other important steps of bacterial life like cell wall modeling, cellular division, and intercellular communication. They also carry toxins and virulence factors, as well as nucleic acids and different metabolites, and play a key role in host infections. After entering host cells, MVs can start many pathologic processes and cause serious harm and cell death. Prevention and inhibition of both biofilm formation and shedding of MVs by foodborne pathogens has a very important role in food production, storage, and food safety in general. Better knowledge of biofilm formation and maintaining, as well as the role of microbial vesicles in this process and in the process of host cells' infection is essential for food safety and prevention of both food spoilage and host infection.
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- Marija Begić
- Faculty of Medicine, Juraj Dobrila University, Pula, Croatia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Juraj Dobrila University, Pula, Croatia.,Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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Khaitlina S, Bozhokina E, Tsaplina O, Efremova T. Bacterial Actin-Specific Endoproteases Grimelysin and Protealysin as Virulence Factors Contributing to the Invasive Activities of Serratia. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E4025. [PMID: 32512842 PMCID: PMC7311988 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21114025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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The article reviews the discovery, properties and functional activities of new bacterial enzymes, proteases grimelysin (ECP 32) of Serratia grimesii and protealysin of Serratia proteamaculans, characterized by both a highly specific "actinase" activity and their ability to stimulate bacterial invasion. Grimelysin cleaves the only polypeptide bond Gly42-Val43 in actin. This bond is not cleaved by any other proteases and leads to a reversible loss of actin polymerization. Similar properties were characteristic for another bacterial protease, protealysin. These properties made grimelysin and protealysin a unique tool to study the functional properties of actin. Furthermore, bacteria Serratia grimesii and Serratia proteamaculans, producing grimelysin and protealysin, invade eukaryotic cells, and the recombinant Escherichia coli expressing the grimelysin or protealysins gene become invasive. Participation of the cellular c-Src and RhoA/ROCK signaling pathways in the invasion of eukaryotic cells by S. grimesii was shown, and involvement of E-cadherin in the invasion has been suggested. Moreover, membrane vesicles produced by S. grimesii were found to contain grimelysin, penetrate into eukaryotic cells and increase the invasion of bacteria into eukaryotic cells. These data indicate that the protease is a virulence factor, and actin can be a target for the protease upon its translocation into the host cell.
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- Sofia Khaitlina
- Institute of Cytology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 194064 St. Petersburg, Russia; (E.B.); (O.T.); (T.E.)
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Šrajer Gajdošik M, Andjelković U, Gašo-Sokač D, Pavlović H, Shevchuk O, Martinović T, Clifton J, Begić M, Josić D. Proteomic analysis of pyridoxal oxime derivatives treated Listeria monocytogenes reveals down-regulation of the main virulence factor, Listeriolysin O. Food Res Int 2020; 131:108951. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2019.108951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2019] [Revised: 12/20/2019] [Accepted: 12/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Karthikeyan R, Gayathri P, Gunasekaran P, Jagannadham MV, Rajendhran J. Functional analysis of membrane vesicles of Listeria monocytogenes suggests a possible role in virulence and physiological stress response. Microb Pathog 2020; 142:104076. [PMID: 32084577 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2020.104076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2019] [Revised: 02/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Membrane vesicles (MVs) are naturally secreted by many pathogenic organisms and have various functions that include the release of microbial virulence factors that contributes to pathogenesis. However, very little is known regarding the function of Gram-positive bacteria membrane vesicles. Here, we investigated the functional role of membrane vesicles of Listeria monocytogenes. We found that L. monocytogenes secreted MVs are spherical and diameter size around 192.3 nm. Here, we investigated the role of L. monocytogenes membrane vesicles in interbacterial communication to cope with antibiotic stress. We found that MVs are protecting the bacteria against the antibiotics trimethoprim and streptomycin. These MVs enabled streptomycin-susceptible L. monocytogenes 1143 to survive in the presence of streptomycin. The zeta potential, dynamic light scattering (DLS) and 1-Nphenylnapthylamine (NPN)-uptake assay reveals that MVs protect the bacterium from active antibiotics by different strategies. Exposure to environmental stressors was shown to increase the level of MV production in L. monocytogenes. The biological activity of MV-associated listeriolysin O, internalin B, and phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C (PI-PLC) was investigated using epithelial cell cytotoxicity. The reduced cytotoxicity was observed in Δhly MVs on Caco-2 cells suggesting that MVs are biologically active. It is shown that a potent toxin LLO contributes to the MV mediated pathogenesis of L. monocytogenes.
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- Raman Karthikeyan
- Department of Genetics, School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 625021, Tamil Nadu, India
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- CSIR - Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Tarnaka, Hyderabad, 500007, India
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- Department of Genetics, School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 625021, Tamil Nadu, India.
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