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Reis-Neta GRD, Ricomini-Filho AP, Martorano-Fernandes L, Vargas-Moreno VF, Cury AADB, Marcello-Machado RM. Effect of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles coating of titanium surface on biofilm adhesion: An in vitro study. Arch Oral Biol 2024; 164:105986. [PMID: 38723421 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2024.105986] [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: 02/24/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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AIM To evaluate the adhesion of mono and duospecies biofilm on a commercially available dental implant surface coated with hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (nanoHA). MATERIAL AND METHODS Titanium discs were divided into two groups: double acid-etched (AE) and AE coated with nanoHA (NanoHA). Surface characteristics evaluated were morphology, topography, and wettability. Mono and duospecies biofilms of Streptococcus sanguinis (S. sanguinis) and Candida albicans (C. albicans) were formed. Discs were exposed to fetal bovine serum (FBS) to form the pellicle. Biofilm was growth in RPMI1640 medium with 10% FBS and 10% BHI medium for 6 h. Microbial viability was evaluated using colony-forming unit and metabolic activity by a colorimetric assay of the tetrazolium salt XTT. Biofilm architecture and organization were evaluated by confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). RESULTS AE surface had more pores, while NanoHA had even nanoHA crystals distribution. Roughness was similar (AE: 0.59 ± 0.07 µm, NanoHA: 0.69 ± 0.18 µm), but wettability was different (AE: Θw= 81.79 ± 8.55°, NanoHA: Θw= 53.26 ± 11.86°; P = 0.01). NanoHA had lower S. sanguinis viability in monospecies biofilm (P = 0.007). Metabolic activity was similar among all biofilms. In SEM both surfaces on C. albicans biofilm show a similar distribution of hyphae in mono and duospecies biofilms. AE surface has more S. sanguinis than the NanoHA surface in the duospecies biofilm. CLSM showed a large proportion of live cells in all groups. CONCLUSIONS The nanoHA surface reduced the adhesion of S. sanguinis biofilm but did not alter the adhesion of C. albicans or the biofilm formed by both species.
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- Gilda Rocha Dos Reis-Neta
- Departamento de Prótese e Periodontia da Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) - Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba (FOP), Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biociências da Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) - Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba (FOP), Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Prótese e Periodontia da Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) - Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba (FOP), Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Prótese e Periodontia da Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) - Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba (FOP), Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Prótese e Periodontia da Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) - Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba (FOP), Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Prótese e Periodontia da Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) - Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba (FOP), Piracicaba, SP, Brazil; Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Paulista University, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Belizario JA, Bila NM, Vaso CO, Costa-Orlandi CB, Mendonça MB, Fusco-Almeida AM, Pires RH, Mendes-Giannini MJS. Exploring the Complexity of the Interaction between T. rubrum and S. aureus/ S. epidermidis in the Formation of Polymicrobial Biofilms. Microorganisms 2024; 12:191. [PMID: 38258017 PMCID: PMC10820507 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12010191] [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: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Dermatophytes associated with bacteria can lead to severe, difficult-to-treat infections and contribute to chronic infections. Trichophyton rubrum, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus epidermidis can form biofilms influenced by nutrient availability. This study investigated biofilm formation by these species by utilizing diverse culture media and different time points. These biofilms were studied through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), biomass, metabolic activity, and colony-forming units (CFUs). The results revealed that mixed biofilms exhibited high biomass and metabolic activity when cultivated in the brain heart infusion (BHI) medium. Both bacterial species formed mature biofilms with T. rubrum within 72 h, irrespective of media. The timing of bacterial inoculation was pivotal in influencing biomass and metabolic activity. T. rubrum's development within mixed biofilms depended on bacterial addition timing, while pre-adhesion influenced fungal growth. Bacterial communities prevailed initially, while fungi dominated later in the mixed biofilms. CLSM revealed 363 μm thick T. rubrum biofilms with septate, well-developed hyphae; S. aureus (177 μm) and S. epidermidis (178 μm) biofilms showed primarily cocci. Mixed biofilms matched T. rubrum's thickness when associated with S. epidermidis (369 μm), with few hyphae initially. Understanding T. rubrum and Staphylococcal interactions in biofilms advances antimicrobial resistance and disease progression knowledge.
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- Jenyffie A. Belizario
- Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (U.N.E.S.P.), São Paulo 14800-903, Brazil; (J.A.B.); (N.M.B.); (C.O.V.); (C.B.C.-O.); (M.B.M.); (A.M.F.-A.)
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (U.N.E.S.P.), São Paulo 14800-903, Brazil; (J.A.B.); (N.M.B.); (C.O.V.); (C.B.C.-O.); (M.B.M.); (A.M.F.-A.)
- Department of Para-Clinic, School of Veterinary, Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM), Maputo 257, Mozambique
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (U.N.E.S.P.), São Paulo 14800-903, Brazil; (J.A.B.); (N.M.B.); (C.O.V.); (C.B.C.-O.); (M.B.M.); (A.M.F.-A.)
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (U.N.E.S.P.), São Paulo 14800-903, Brazil; (J.A.B.); (N.M.B.); (C.O.V.); (C.B.C.-O.); (M.B.M.); (A.M.F.-A.)
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (U.N.E.S.P.), São Paulo 14800-903, Brazil; (J.A.B.); (N.M.B.); (C.O.V.); (C.B.C.-O.); (M.B.M.); (A.M.F.-A.)
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (U.N.E.S.P.), São Paulo 14800-903, Brazil; (J.A.B.); (N.M.B.); (C.O.V.); (C.B.C.-O.); (M.B.M.); (A.M.F.-A.)
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Promotion, University of Franca, São Paulo 14404-600, Brazil;
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (U.N.E.S.P.), São Paulo 14800-903, Brazil; (J.A.B.); (N.M.B.); (C.O.V.); (C.B.C.-O.); (M.B.M.); (A.M.F.-A.)
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Arévalo-Jaimes BV, Admella J, Blanco-Cabra N, Torrents E. Culture media influences Candida parapsilosis growth, susceptibility, and virulence. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2023; 13:1323619. [PMID: 38156315 PMCID: PMC10753817 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1323619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023] Open
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Introduction Candida parapsilosis, a pathogenic yeast associated with systemic infections, exhibits metabolic adaptability in response to nutrient availability. Methods We investigated the impact of RPMI glucose supplemented (RPMId), TSB, BHI and YPD media on C. parapsilosis growth, morphology, susceptibility (caspofungin and amphotericin B), and in vivo virulence (Galleria mellonella) in planktonic and biofilm states. Results High-glucose media favors growth but hinders metabolic activity and filamentation. Media promoting carbohydrate production reduces biofilm susceptibility. Virulence differences between planktonic cells and biofilm suspensions from the same media shows that biofilm-related factors influence infection outcome depending on nutrient availability. Pseudohyphal growth occurred in biofilms under low oxygen and shear stress, but its presence is not exclusively correlated with virulence. Discussion This study provides valuable insights into the intricate interplay between nutrient availability and C. parapsilosis pathogenicity. It emphasizes the importance of considering pathogen behavior in diverse conditions when designing research protocols and therapeutic strategies.
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- Betsy V. Arévalo-Jaimes
- Bacterial Infections and Antimicrobial Therapies Group (BIAT), Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), Barcelona, Spain
- Microbiology Section, Department of Genetics, Microbiology and Statistics, Faculty of Biology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Bacterial Infections and Antimicrobial Therapies Group (BIAT), Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), Barcelona, Spain
- Microbiology Section, Department of Genetics, Microbiology and Statistics, Faculty of Biology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Bacterial Infections and Antimicrobial Therapies Group (BIAT), Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), Barcelona, Spain
- Microbiology Section, Department of Genetics, Microbiology and Statistics, Faculty of Biology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Bacterial Infections and Antimicrobial Therapies Group (BIAT), Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), Barcelona, Spain
- Microbiology Section, Department of Genetics, Microbiology and Statistics, Faculty of Biology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Passos JCDS, Calvi GDS, Rodrigues ABF, Costa MS. The inhibitory effect of photodynamic therapy on dual-species biofilms of Candida albicans and Candida krusei can be determined by Candida albicans/Candida krusei ratio. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2023; 44:103787. [PMID: 37673228 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2023.103787] [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: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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Candida krusei and Candida albicans present the ability to form communities of microorganisms called biofilms. Biofilms can be composed of a single species or more and are an important virulence factor. The inhibition of C. albicans and C. krusei as well as of their dual-species biofilms by antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy (aPDT) has been demonstrated. This study aimed to investigate the effect of aPDT, with TBO, on dual-species biofilms of C. albicans and C. krusei using different culture mediums, RPMI-1640 and Sabouraud-dextrose broth (SDB) to produce biofilms presenting different C. albicans/C. krusei ratio. Biofilms formed using RPMI-1640 presented a higher C. albicans/C. krusei ratio, however, biofilms formed using SDB presented a predominance of C. krusei. The metabolic activity of biofilms produced using RPMI-1640 was inhibited by aP (∼40%), while biofilms produced using SDB were not affected by aPDT. In addition, biofilm biomass was reduced in biofilms produced using RPMI-1640 and treated with aPDT (∼20%). The results demonstrated that aPDT reduces C. albicans development in dual-species biofilms with C. krusei. However, no effect could be observed on C. krusei, demonstrating that C. krusei, when present in the structure of dual-species biofilms can be resistant to aPDT.
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- Juliene Cristina da Silva Passos
- Instituto de Pesquisa & Desenvolvimento - IP&D, Universidade do Vale do Paraíba, UNIVAP. Av. Shishima Hifumi, 2911, CEP: 12.244-000, São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisa & Desenvolvimento - IP&D, Universidade do Vale do Paraíba, UNIVAP. Av. Shishima Hifumi, 2911, CEP: 12.244-000, São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisa & Desenvolvimento - IP&D, Universidade do Vale do Paraíba, UNIVAP. Av. Shishima Hifumi, 2911, CEP: 12.244-000, São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisa & Desenvolvimento - IP&D, Universidade do Vale do Paraíba, UNIVAP. Av. Shishima Hifumi, 2911, CEP: 12.244-000, São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil.
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Maione A, Buonanno A, Galdiero M, de Alteriis E, Petrillo F, Reibaldi M, Guida M, Galdiero E. A Re-Purposing Strategy: Sub-Lethal Concentrations of an Eicosanoid Derived from the Omega-3-Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Resolvin D1 Affect Dual Species Biofilms. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:12876. [PMID: 37629056 PMCID: PMC10454369 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241612876] [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: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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The fungal species Candida parapsilosis and the bacterial species Staphylococcus aureus may be responsible for hospital-acquired infections in patients undergoing invasive medical interventions or surgical procedures and often coinfect critically ill patients in complicating polymicrobial biofilms. The efficacy of the re-purposing therapy has recently been reported as an alternative to be used. PUFAs (polyunsaturated fatty acids) may be used alone or in combination with currently available traditional antimicrobials to prevent and manage various infections overcoming antimicrobial resistance. The objectives of the study were to evaluate the effects of Resolvin D1 (RvD1) as an antimicrobial on S. aureus and C. parapsilosis, as well as the activity against the mixed biofilm of the same two species. Microdilution assays and time-kill growth curves revealed bacterial and fungal inhibition at minimum concentration values between 5 and 10 μg mL-1. In single-species structures, an inhibition of 55% and 42% was reported for S. aureus and C. parapsilosis, respectively. Moreover, RvD1 demonstrated an eradication capacity of 60% and 80% for single- and mixed-species biofilms, respectively. In association with the inhibition activity, a downregulation of genes involved in biofilm formation as well as ROS accumulation was observed. Eradication capability was confirmed also on mature mixed biofilm grown on silicone platelets as shown by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). In conclusion, RvD1 was efficient against mono and polymicrobial biofilms in vitro, being a promising alternative for the treatment of mixed bacterial/fungal infections.
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- Angela Maione
- Department of Biology, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, Via Cinthia, 80126 Naples, Italy; (A.M.); (A.B.); (E.d.A.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, Via Cinthia, 80126 Naples, Italy; (A.M.); (A.B.); (E.d.A.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 81100 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, Via Cinthia, 80126 Naples, Italy; (A.M.); (A.B.); (E.d.A.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Eye Clinic, Turin University, 10126 Turin, Italy; (F.P.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Eye Clinic, Turin University, 10126 Turin, Italy; (F.P.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, Via Cinthia, 80126 Naples, Italy; (A.M.); (A.B.); (E.d.A.); (M.G.)
- National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC), 90133 Palermo, Italy
- Center for Studies on Bioinspired Agro-Environmental Technology (BAT Center), 80055 Portici, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, Via Cinthia, 80126 Naples, Italy; (A.M.); (A.B.); (E.d.A.); (M.G.)
- Center for Studies on Bioinspired Agro-Environmental Technology (BAT Center), 80055 Portici, Italy
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Yan P, Chelliah R, Jo KH, Selvakumar V, Chen X, Jo HY, Oh DH. Stability and Antibiofilm Efficiency of Slightly Acidic Electrolyzed Water Against Mixed-Species of Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:865918. [PMID: 35633663 PMCID: PMC9135065 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.865918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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In the natural environment, most microorganisms live in mixed-species biofilms, in which the metabolism and growth of organisms are different from that in single-species biofilms. Adhesive bacteria and their biofilms on the surface of food processing equipment are the sources of cross-contamination, leading to the risk for humans. Slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW) has been proposed as a novel sanitizer in the food and agriculture industry. In this study, we investigated the changes in the physical properties of SAEW under different conditions and the disinfection abilities of SAEW against spore-forming and non-spore-forming pathogens. Furthermore, we examined the disinfection abilities of SAEW after 12 months of shelf life on a mixed-species biofilm of Listeria monocytogenes Scott A and Staphylococcus aureus. The results showed that SAEW at 30 and 50 ppm achieved all-kill of the spore-forming pathogen Bacillus cereus within 30 s. Changes in the ACC and pH of the produced SAEW were generally affected by the storage conditions. Both spore-forming and non-spore-forming pathogens were not detected under treatment with 50 ppm SAEW for 5 min under HDPE-closed conditions throughout the whole storage period. Moreover, 25 mg/L SAEW can inactivate L. monocytogenes Scott A and S. aureus biofilm cells in ~2.45 and 2.57 log CFU/mL in biofilms within 5-min treatment. However, the decline of the two bacteria in the mixed-species biofilm was 1.95 and 1.43 log CFU/mL, respectively. The changes in the cell membrane permeability of the mixed-species biofilm under treatment with SAEW were observed by using atomic force microscopy and confocal laser scanning microscopy. L. monocytogenes Scott A was more sensitive to SAEW in the mixed-species biofilm cells. These findings exhibited strong antibiofilm activities of SAEW in impairing biofilm cell membranes, decreasing cell density, and eliminating biofilm, which suggest that SAEW is an excellent antibacterial agent in the food processing industries.
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- Pianpian Yan
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, South Korea.,SeouLin Bioscience Company and Limited, Seongnam-si, South Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, South Korea.,Kangwon Institute of Inclusive Technology (KIIT), Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, South Korea.,Saveetha School of Engineering, (SIMATS) University, Sriperumbudur, India
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, South Korea.,SeouLin Bioscience Company and Limited, Seongnam-si, South Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, South Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, South Korea
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- SeouLin Bioscience Company and Limited, Seongnam-si, South Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, South Korea.,SeouLin Bioscience Company and Limited, Seongnam-si, South Korea
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Tarawneh O, Abu Mahfouz H, Hamadneh L, Deeb AA, Al-Sheikh I, Alwahsh W, Fadhil Abed A. Assessment of persistent antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activity of p-HEMA hydrogel loaded with rifampicin and cefixime. Sci Rep 2022; 12:3900. [PMID: 35273262 PMCID: PMC8913786 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-07953-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are nosocomial infections causing more than one million hospital cases annually. The progress of CAUTIs leads to severe health complications. Infections result in blockage of the medical device due to biofilm formation, which necessitates the replacement of the device. The objective of this study is to improve urological biomaterials to minimize microbial growth and reduce the incidence of CAUTIs. Challenges from mixed biofilm are crucial and need to be addressed in the development of new coating materials. Herein, an investigation highlighted the reduction of mixed biofilm overgrowth and attachment tendency on poly-2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (p-HEMA) surface by loading the hydrogel with rifampicin (RIF), cefixime trihydrate (CFX), and combined ratios of RIF and CFX. Mixed biofilm-formation ability in (3:1) RIF: CFX-loading p-HEMA (F6) surface showed best tendency to resist form biofilm. Persistent antimicrobial activity increased in p-HEMA loaded with combined ratios of RIF and CFX surface compared to p-HEMA alone, antimicrobial activity lasted for 8 days. All fabricated films exhibited %cell viability higher than 75% on HEK 293 cells. The addition of RIF and CFX may improve the duration of urological device employment before replacement.
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- Ola Tarawneh
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, P. O. Box 130, Amman, 11733, Jordan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, P. O. Box 130, Amman, 11733, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, P. O. Box 130, Amman, 11733, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, P. O. Box 130, Amman, 11733, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, P. O. Box 130, Amman, 11733, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, P. O. Box 130, Amman, 11733, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, P. O. Box 130, Amman, 11733, Jordan
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Determination of Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activity of Combined LVX and AMP Impregnated in p(HEMA) Hydrogel. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app11188345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are nosocomial infections, causing more than one million cases per year. CAUTIs cause serious health issues; in addition, the cost of replacement of the device constrains the employment of urological devices. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop novel biomaterials for use in catheters. In this study, poly hydroxyethyl-methacrylate p(HEMA) and drugs-loaded p(HEMA) with ampicillin trihydrate (AMP), levofloxacin (LVX), and drug combinations were prepared using free radical polymerization. The characterization of the dried films included the determination of glass transition temperature (Tg), ultimate tensile strength, elongation percentage, and Young’s modulus. Formulation toxicity, antimicrobial activity, and biofilm-formation ability were tested. Decreases in Tg value, U.T.S., and Young’s modulus, and an increase in elongation percentage were observed in AMP-loaded p(HEMA). Different ratios of drug combinations increased the Tg values. The films exhibited a cell viability higher than 80% on HEK 293 cells. Antimicrobial activity increased when p(HEMA) was loaded with LVX or a combination of LVX and AMP. Biofilm-forming ability reduced after the addition of antimicrobial agents to the films. p(HEMA) impregnated with AMP, LVX, and drug combinations showed significantly increased antimicrobial activity and decreased biofilm-forming ability compared with p(HEMA), in addition to the effects on (HEMA) mechanical properties.
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Ganeshkumar A, Nagarajan P, Mahalingam P, Balasubramanian S, Archunan PA, Govindaraju A, Rajaram R. Antifungal susceptibility and virulence profile of candida isolates from abnormal vaginal discharge of women from southern India. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2020; 254:153-158. [PMID: 32971434 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2020.09.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Vaginal candidiasis is the most common opportunistic fungal infection, largely associated with a woman's psychological and economic status. Recently, the rate of disease progression has increased extensively; however, region-specific studies are very limited. This study aimed to understand variation in hydrolytic activities and antifungal susceptibility of Candida isolates from vaginal discharge. STUDY DESIGN The present study was aimed to understand the variation of hydrolytic activities and antifungal susceptibility of Candida isolates from vaginal discharge. RESULTS In total, 34 different Candida isolates were collected: C. albicans (n = 17; 50 %), C. glabrata (n = 6; 17.64 %), C. tropicalis (n = 4; 11.76 %) and C. parapsilosis (n = 7; 20.58 %). All isolates were primarily identified and confirmed by basic microbiological methods followed by the VITEK-2 system. Antifungal susceptibility of the isolates were evaluated using yeast antifungal susceptibility testing cards. The isolates of C. albicans, C. glabrata, C. tropicalis and C. parapsilosis were 100 % susceptible to amphotericin B. The non-albicans isolates presented 100 % of proteolytic and lipolytic activity compared with C. albicans. Eight (47.06 %) C. albicans isolates showed positive esterase activity (Pz<1), whereas nine (52.94 %) were negative to esterase (Pz = 1). Of the 34 Candida isolates, 28 (82.35 %) were found to be moderate-to-strong biofilm producers: 14 C. albicans, three C. glabrata, six C. parapsilosis and five C. tropicalis. CONCLUSION This study clarified the antifungal susceptibility and virulence behaviour of Candida isolates; this will be of use in the selection of antifungal agents for Candida prophylaxis.
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- Arumugam Ganeshkumar
- DNA Barcoding and Marine Genomics Laboratory, Department of Marine Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, India; Department of Microbiology, Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Tiruchirapalli, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Tiruchirapalli, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Tiruchirapalli, India; Department of Biotechnology, Nehru Memorial College, Tiruchirapalli, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Tiruchirapalli, India
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- Centre for Pheromone Technology, Department of Animal Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, India
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- DNA Barcoding and Marine Genomics Laboratory, Department of Marine Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, India.
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Rodríguez-Melcón C, Alonso-Hernando A, Riesco-Peláez F, García-Fernández C, Alonso-Calleja C, Capita R. Biovolume and spatial distribution of foodborne Gram-negative and Gram-positive pathogenic bacteria in mono- and dual-species biofilms. Food Microbiol 2020; 94:103616. [PMID: 33279059 DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2020.103616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Revised: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The objective of this study was to characterize the biofilms formed by Salmonella enterica serotype Agona, Listeria monocytogenes, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE) after 12, 48, 72, 120 and 240 h of incubation at 10 °C. Biofilms containing a single species, together with dual-species biofilms in which S. enterica and a Gram-positive bacterium existed in combination, were formed on polystyrene and evaluated by using confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). All strains were able to form biofilm. The greatest biovolume in the observation field of 14,161 μm2 was observed for mono-species biofilms after 72 h, where biovolumes of 94,409.0 μm3 ± 2131.0 μm3 (S. enterica), 58,418.3 μm3 ± 5944.9 μm3 (L. monocytogenes), 68,020.8 μm3 ± 5812.3 μm3 (MRSA) and 59,280.0 μm3 ± 4032.9 μm3 (VRE) were obtained. In comparison with single-species biofilms, the biovolume of S. enterica was higher in the presence of MRSA or VRE after 48, 72 and 120 h. In dual-species biofilms, the bacteria showed a double-layer distribution pattern, with S. enterica in the top layer and Gram-positive bacteria in the bottom layer. This spatial disposition should be taken into account when effective strategies to eliminate biofilms are being developed.
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- Cristina Rodríguez-Melcón
- Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Veterinary Faculty, University of León, E-24071, León, Spain; Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of León, E-24071, León, Spain
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Veterinary Faculty, University of León, E-24071, León, Spain; Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Isabel I, E-09003, Burgos, Spain
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Systems Engineering and Automatic Control, University of León, E-24071, León, Spain
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Veterinary Faculty, University of León, E-24071, León, Spain; Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of León, E-24071, León, Spain
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Veterinary Faculty, University of León, E-24071, León, Spain; Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of León, E-24071, León, Spain
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Veterinary Faculty, University of León, E-24071, León, Spain; Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of León, E-24071, León, Spain.
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Biofilm Interactions of Candida albicans and Mitis Group Streptococci in a Titanium-Mucosal Interface Model. Appl Environ Microbiol 2020; 86:AEM.02950-19. [PMID: 32111586 DOI: 10.1128/aem.02950-19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2019] [Accepted: 02/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Streptococci from the mitis group (represented mainly by Streptococcus mitis, Streptococcus oralis, Streptococcus sanguinis, and Streptococcus gordonii) form robust biofilms with Candida albicans in different experimental models. These microorganisms have been found in polymicrobial biofilms forming on titanium biomaterial surfaces in humans with peri-implant disease. The purpose of this work was to study mutualistic interactions in biofilms forming on titanium and their effect on the adjacent mucosa, using a relevant infection model. Single and mixed biofilms of C. albicans and each Streptococcus species were grown on titanium disks. Bacterial and fungal biovolume and biomass were quantified in these biofilms. Organotypic mucosal constructs were exposed to preformed titanium surface biofilms to test their effect on secretion of proinflammatory cytokines and cell damage. C. albicans promoted bacterial biofilms of all mitis Streptococcus species on titanium surfaces. This relationship was mutualistic since all bacterial species upregulated the efg1 hypha-associated gene in C. albicans Mixed biofilms caused increased tissue damage but did not increase proinflammatory cytokine responses compared to biofilms comprising Candida alone. Interestingly, spent culture medium from tissues exposed to titanium biofilms suppressed Candida growth on titanium surfaces.IMPORTANCE Our findings provide new insights into the cross-kingdom interaction between C. albicans and Streptococcus species representative of the mitis group. These microorganisms colonize titanium-based dental implant materials, but little is known about their ability to cause inflammation and damage of the adjacent mucosal tissues. Using an in vitro biomaterial-mucosal interface infection model, we showed that mixed biofilms of each species with C. albicans enhance tissue damage. One possible mechanism for this effect is the increased fungal hypha-associated virulence gene expression we observed in mixed biofilms with these species. Interestingly, we also found that the interaction of multispecies biofilms with organotypic mucosal surfaces led to the release of growth-suppressing mediators of Candida, which may represent a homeostatic defense mechanism of the oral mucosa against fungal overgrowth. Thus, our findings provide novel insights into biofilms on biomaterials that may play an important role in the pathogenesis of mucosal infections around titanium implants.
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Kumari A, Singh R. Medically important interactions of staphylococci with pathogenic fungi. Future Microbiol 2020; 14:1159-1170. [PMID: 31512519 DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2019-0155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Staphylococci are common inhabitants at several human body sites and are also implicated in infections either as primary or opportunistic pathogens. These bacteria can thus both contribute to the host defense being a part of the commensalistic microbiota or synergize with the other microbes during the infection process. Among fungi, staphylococci interact synergistically with Candida spp. and Aspergillus fumigatus, and antagonistically with Cryptococcus neoformans and Trichosporon asahii. These interactions are highly dynamic and are orchestrated by a multitude of microbial and host factors. During such cross-talks, staphylococci can modulate the virulence, immune response or drug resistance of the coexisting microbe(s), thereby influencing the infection course, disease severity, treatment strategy and the clinical outcome.
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- Anjna Kumari
- Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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Rodrigues ME, Gomes F, Rodrigues CF. Candida spp./Bacteria Mixed Biofilms. J Fungi (Basel) 2019; 6:jof6010005. [PMID: 31861858 PMCID: PMC7151131 DOI: 10.3390/jof6010005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Revised: 12/13/2019] [Accepted: 12/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The ability to form biofilms is a common feature of microorganisms, such as bacteria or fungi. These consortiums can colonize a variety of surfaces, such as host tissues, dentures, and catheters, resulting in infections highly resistant to drugs, when compared with their planktonic counterparts. This refractory effect is particularly critical in polymicrobial biofilms involving both fungi and bacteria. This review emphasizes Candida spp.-bacteria biofilms, the epidemiology of this community, the challenges in the eradication of such biofilms, and the most relevant treatments.
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- Maria Elisa Rodrigues
- CEB, Centre of Biological Engineering, LIBRO–Laboratório de Investigação em Biofilmes Rosário Oliveira, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (M.E.R.); (F.G.)
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- CEB, Centre of Biological Engineering, LIBRO–Laboratório de Investigação em Biofilmes Rosário Oliveira, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (M.E.R.); (F.G.)
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- LEPABE–Dep. of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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Competition/antagonism associations of biofilm formation among Staphylococcus epidermidis Agr groups I, II, and III. J Microbiol 2019; 57:143-153. [PMID: 30706343 DOI: 10.1007/s12275-019-8322-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2018] [Revised: 10/05/2018] [Accepted: 10/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Staphylococci have quorum-sensing (QS) systems that enable cell-to-cell communication, as well as the regulation of numerous colonization and virulence factors. The accessory gene regulator (Agr) operon is one of the Staphylococcus genus QS systems. Three groups (I, II, and III) are present in Staphylococcus epidermidis Agr operon. To date, it is unknown whether Agr groups can interact symbiotically during biofilm development. This study analyzed a symbiotic association among Agr groups during biofilm formation in clinical and commensal isolates. Different combinations among Agr group isolates was used to study biofilm formation in vitro and in vivo (using a mouse catheter-infection model). The analysis of Agr groups were also performed from samples of human skin (head, armpits, and nostrils). Different predominant coexistence was found within biofilms, suggesting symbiosis type. In vitro, Agr I had a competition with Agr II and Agr III. Agr II had a competition with Agr III, and Agr II was an antagonist to Agr I and III when the three strains were combined. In vivo, Agr II had a competition to Agr I, but Agr I and II were antagonists to Agr III. The associations found in vitro and in vivo were also found in different sites of the skin. Besides, other associations were observed: Agr III antagonized Agr I and II, and Agr III competed with Agr I and Agr II. These results suggest that, in S. epidermidis, a symbiotic association of competition and antagonism occurs among different Agr groups during biofilm formation.
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