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Martins D, Nerber HN, Roughton CG, Fasquelle A, Barwinska-Sendra A, Vollmer D, Gray J, Vollmer W, Sorg JA, Salgado PS, Henriques AO, Serrano M. Cleavage of an engulfment peptidoglycan hydrolase by a sporulation signature protease in Clostridioides difficile. Mol Microbiol 2024. [PMID: 38922761 DOI: 10.1111/mmi.15291] [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: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
Abstract
In the model organism Bacillus subtilis, a signaling protease produced in the forespore, SpoIVB, is essential for the activation of the sigma factor σK, which is produced in the mother cell as an inactive pro-protein, pro-σK. SpoIVB has a second function essential to sporulation, most likely during cortex synthesis. The cortex is composed of peptidoglycan (PG) and is essential for the spore's heat resistance and dormancy. Surprisingly, the genome of the intestinal pathogen Clostridioides difficile, in which σK is produced without a pro-sequence, encodes two SpoIVB paralogs, SpoIVB1 and SpoIVB2. Here, we show that spoIVB1 is dispensable for sporulation, while a spoIVB2 in-frame deletion mutant fails to produce heat-resistant spores. The spoIVB2 mutant enters sporulation, undergoes asymmetric division, and completes engulfment of the forespore by the mother cell but fails to synthesize the spore cortex. We show that SpoIIP, a PG hydrolase and part of the engulfasome, the machinery essential for engulfment, is cleaved by SpoIVB2 into an inactive form. Within the engulfasome, the SpoIIP amidase activity generates the substrates for the SpoIID lytic transglycosylase. Thus, following engulfment completion, the cleavage and inactivation of SpoIIP by SpoIVB2 curtails the engulfasome hydrolytic activity, at a time when synthesis of the spore cortex peptidoglycan begins. SpoIVB2 is also required for normal late gene expression in the forespore by a currently unknown mechanism. Together, these observations suggest a role for SpoIVB2 in coordinating late morphological and gene expression events between the forespore and the mother cell.
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- Diogo Martins
- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Biology Department, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Biosciences Institute, Centre for Bacterial Cell Biology, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Biosciences Institute, Centre for Bacterial Cell Biology, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, Australia
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- Biology Department, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Biosciences Institute, Centre for Bacterial Cell Biology, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Oeiras, Portugal
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Deng H, Wu G, Zhou L, Chen X, Guo L, Luo S, Yin Q. Microbial contribution to 14 biogenic amines accumulation in refrigerated raw and deep-fried hairtails (Trichiurus lepturus). Food Chem 2024; 443:138509. [PMID: 38277940 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Biogenic amines (BAs) produced by microbial decarboxylation of amino acids are crucial toxic nitrogenous compounds in fish. An optimized ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) method with simple pretreatment was established to detect 14 BAs in both raw (control check, CK) and deep-fried (DF) hairtails. This method exhibited a good linear relationship with average recoveries of 73.3-120.0 % and relative standard deviations of 2.5-10.0 %, respectively. The total BAs in CK and DF hairtails decreased sharply to 338.2 and 25.3 mg/kg on the 9th day, respectively. Four BAs, including cadaverine (CAD), histamine (HIS), tyramine (TYR), and putrescine (PUT) accounted for 92.5-99.9 % of total BAs were selected as the dominant BAs. Bacterial analysis showed that the abundance of DF was relatively low. Further correlation analysis proved that Vibrio had a significant (p < 0.05) positive correlation with total BAs and could be the main BA-producing bacterium in DF hairtail. This work provides new evidence of the accumulation of BAs in refrigerated hairtail.
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- Hao Deng
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Fruit and Vegetable Cold-Chain of Hainan Province, Institute of Agro-Products of Processing and Design, Hainan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571100, China; Key Laboratory of Tropical Fruits and Vegetables Quality and Safety for State Market Regulation, Hainan Institute for Food Control, Haikou 570311, China; Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Biological Big Data, College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Fruit and Vegetable Cold-Chain of Hainan Province, Institute of Agro-Products of Processing and Design, Hainan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Fruits and Vegetables Quality and Safety for State Market Regulation, Hainan Institute for Food Control, Haikou 570311, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Fruits and Vegetables Quality and Safety for State Market Regulation, Hainan Institute for Food Control, Haikou 570311, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Fruit and Vegetable Cold-Chain of Hainan Province, Institute of Agro-Products of Processing and Design, Hainan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Fruit and Vegetable Cold-Chain of Hainan Province, Institute of Agro-Products of Processing and Design, Hainan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571100, China; Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Biological Big Data, College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Fruit and Vegetable Cold-Chain of Hainan Province, Institute of Agro-Products of Processing and Design, Hainan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571100, China; Key Laboratory of Tropical Fruits and Vegetables Quality and Safety for State Market Regulation, Hainan Institute for Food Control, Haikou 570311, China.
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Nerber HN, Sorg JA. The small acid-soluble proteins of spore-forming organisms: similarities and differences in function. Anaerobe 2024; 87:102844. [PMID: 38582142 DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2024.102844] [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: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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The small acid-soluble proteins are found in all endospore-forming organisms and are a major component of spores. Through their DNA binding capabilities, the SASPs shield the DNA from outside insults (e.g., UV and genotoxic chemicals). The absence of the major SASPs results in spores with reduced viability when exposed to UV light and, in at least one case, the inability to complete sporulation. While the SASPs have been characterized for decades, some evidence suggests that using newer technologies to revisit the roles of the SASPs could reveal novel functions in spore regulation.
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- Hailee N Nerber
- Department of Biology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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- Department of Biology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States.
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Ralhan K, Iyer KA, Diaz LL, Bird R, Maind A, Zhou QA. Navigating Antibacterial Frontiers: A Panoramic Exploration of Antibacterial Landscapes, Resistance Mechanisms, and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies. ACS Infect Dis 2024; 10:1483-1519. [PMID: 38691668 PMCID: PMC11091902 DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.4c00115] [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: 02/10/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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The development of effective antibacterial solutions has become paramount in maintaining global health in this era of increasing bacterial threats and rampant antibiotic resistance. Traditional antibiotics have played a significant role in combating bacterial infections throughout history. However, the emergence of novel resistant strains necessitates constant innovation in antibacterial research. We have analyzed the data on antibacterials from the CAS Content Collection, the largest human-curated collection of published scientific knowledge, which has proven valuable for quantitative analysis of global scientific knowledge. Our analysis focuses on mining the CAS Content Collection data for recent publications (since 2012). This article aims to explore the intricate landscape of antibacterial research while reviewing the advancement from traditional antibiotics to novel and emerging antibacterial strategies. By delving into the resistance mechanisms, this paper highlights the need to find alternate strategies to address the growing concern.
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- CAS,
A Division of the American Chemical Society, Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States
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- CAS,
A Division of the American Chemical Society, Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States
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- ACS
International India Pvt. Ltd., Pune 411044, India
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Birch E, Bridgens B, Zhang M, Dade-Robertson M. Biological, physical and morphological factors for the programming of a novel microbial hygromorphic material. BIOINSPIRATION & BIOMIMETICS 2024; 19:036018. [PMID: 38569524 DOI: 10.1088/1748-3190/ad3a4d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
Abstract
The urgency for energy efficient, responsive architectures has propelled smart material development to the forefront of scientific and architectural research. This paper explores biological, physical, and morphological factors influencing the programming of a novel microbial-based smart hybrid material which is responsive to changes in environmental humidity. Hygromorphs respond passively, without energy input, by expanding in high humidity and contracting in low humidity.Bacillus subtilisdevelops environmentally robust, hygromorphic spores which may be harnessed within a bilayer to generate a deflection response with potential for programmability. The bacterial spore-based hygromorph biocomposites (HBCs) were developed and aggregated to enable them to open and close apertures and demonstrate programmable responses to changes in environmental humidity. This study spans many fields including microbiology, materials science, design, fabrication and architectural technology, working at multiple scales from single cells to 'bench-top' prototype.Exploration of biological factors at cellular and ultracellular levels enabled optimisation of growth and sporulation conditions to biologically preprogramme optimum spore hygromorphic response and yield. Material explorations revealed physical factors influencing biomechanics, preprogramming shape and response complexity through fabrication and inert substrate interactions, to produce a palette of HBCs. Morphological aggregation was designed to harness and scale-up the HBC palette into programmable humidity responsive aperture openings. This culminated in pilot performance testing of a humidity-responsive ventilation panel fabricated with aggregatedBacillusHBCs as a bench-top prototype and suggests potential for this novel biotechnology to be further developed.
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- Emily Birch
- Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment, School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment, School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment, Department of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment, School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
- Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Northumbria University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
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Huang Y, Swarge BN, Roseboom W, Bleeker JD, Brul S, Setlow P, Kramer G. Integrative Metabolomics and Proteomics Allow the Global Intracellular Characterization of Bacillus subtilis Cells and Spores. J Proteome Res 2024; 23:596-608. [PMID: 38190553 PMCID: PMC10845140 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.3c00386] [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: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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Reliable and comprehensive multi-omics analysis is essential for researchers to understand and explore complex biological systems more completely. Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis) is a model organism for Gram-positive spore-forming bacteria, and in-depth insight into the physiology and molecular basis of spore formation and germination in this organism requires advanced multilayer molecular data sets generated from the same sample. In this study, we evaluated two monophasic methods for polar and nonpolar compound extraction (acetonitrile/methanol/water; isopropanol/water, and 60% ethanol) and two biphasic methods (chloroform/methanol/water, and methyl tert-butyl ether/methanol/water) on coefficients of variation of analytes, identified metabolite composition, and the quality of proteomics profiles. The 60% EtOH protocol proved to be the easiest in sample processing and was more amenable to automation. Collectively, we annotated 505 and 484 metabolites and identified 1665 and 1562 proteins in B. subtilis vegetative cells and spores, respectively. We also show differences between vegetative cells and spores from a multi-omics perspective and demonstrate that an integrative multi-omics analysis can be implemented from one sample using the 60% EtOH protocol. The results obtained by the 60% EtOH protocol provide comprehensive insight into differences in the metabolic and protein makeup of B. subtilis vegetative cells and spores.
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- Yixuan Huang
- Laboratory
for Mass Spectrometry of Biomolecules, Swammerdam Institute for Life
Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Molecular
Biology and Microbial Food Safety, Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory
for Mass Spectrometry of Biomolecules, Swammerdam Institute for Life
Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Molecular
Biology and Microbial Food Safety, Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory
for Mass Spectrometry of Biomolecules, Swammerdam Institute for Life
Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory
for Mass Spectrometry of Biomolecules, Swammerdam Institute for Life
Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Molecular
Biology and Microbial Food Safety, Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Molecular Biology and Biophysics, UConn
Health, Farmington, Connecticut 06030-3305, United States
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- Laboratory
for Mass Spectrometry of Biomolecules, Swammerdam Institute for Life
Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Zang Z, Zhang C, Park KJ, Schwartz DA, Podicheti R, Lennon JT, Gerdt JP. Bacterium secretes chemical inhibitor that sensitizes competitor to bacteriophage infection. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.01.31.578241. [PMID: 38352521 PMCID: PMC10862869 DOI: 10.1101/2024.01.31.578241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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To overtake competitors, microbes produce and secrete secondary metabolites that kill neighboring cells and sequester nutrients. This natural product-mediated competition likely evolved in complex microbial communities that included viral pathogens. From this ecological context, we hypothesized that microbes secrete metabolites that "weaponize" natural pathogens (i.e., bacteriophages) to lyse their competitors. Indeed, we discovered a bacterial secondary metabolite that sensitizes other bacteria to phage infection. We found that this metabolite provides the producer (a Streptomyces sp.) with a fitness advantage over its competitor (Bacillus subtilis) by promoting phage infection. The phage-promoting metabolite, coelichelin, sensitized B. subtilis to a wide panel of lytic phages, and it did so by preventing the early stages of sporulation through iron sequestration. Beyond coelichelin, other natural products may provide phage-mediated competitive advantages to their producers-either by inhibiting sporulation or through yet-unknown mechanisms.
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- Zhiyu Zang
- Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
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- Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
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- Department of Biology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
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Serrano M, Martins D, Henriques AO. Clostridioides difficile Sporulation. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2024; 1435:273-314. [PMID: 38175480 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-42108-2_13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Some members of the Firmicutes phylum, including many members of the human gut microbiota, are able to differentiate a dormant and highly resistant cell type, the endospore (hereinafter spore for simplicity). Spore-formers can colonize virtually any habitat and, because of their resistance to a wide variety of physical and chemical insults, spores can remain viable in the environment for long periods of time. In the anaerobic enteric pathogen Clostridioides difficile the aetiologic agent is the oxygen-resistant spore, while the toxins produced by actively growing cells are the main cause of the disease symptoms. Here, we review the regulatory circuits that govern entry into sporulation. We also cover the role of spores in the infectious cycle of C. difficile in relation to spore structure and function and the main control points along spore morphogenesis.
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- Mónica Serrano
- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Oeiras, Portugal.
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Oeiras, Portugal
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Zhou B, Xiong Y, Nevo Y, Kahan T, Yakovian O, Alon S, Bhattacharya S, Rosenshine I, Sinai L, Ben-Yehuda S. Dormant bacterial spores encrypt a long-lasting transcriptional program to be executed during revival. Mol Cell 2023; 83:4158-4173.e7. [PMID: 37949068 DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2023.10.010] [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: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Sporulating bacteria can retreat into long-lasting dormant spores that preserve the capacity to germinate when propitious. However, how the revival transcriptional program is memorized for years remains elusive. We revealed that in dormant spores, core RNA polymerase (RNAP) resides in a central chromosomal domain, where it remains bound to a subset of intergenic promoter regions. These regions regulate genes encoding for most essential cellular functions, such as rRNAs and tRNAs. Upon awakening, RNAP recruits key transcriptional components, including sigma factor, and progresses to express the adjacent downstream genes. Mutants devoid of spore DNA-compacting proteins exhibit scattered RNAP localization and subsequently disordered firing of gene expression during germination. Accordingly, we propose that the spore chromosome is structured to preserve the transcriptional program by halting RNAP, prepared to execute transcription at the auspicious time. Such a mechanism may sustain long-term transcriptional programs in diverse organisms displaying a quiescent life form.
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- Bing Zhou
- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada, The Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, P.O.B. 12272, 9112001 Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada, The Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, P.O.B. 12272, 9112001 Jerusalem, Israel
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- Info-CORE, Bioinformatics Unit of the I-CORE Computation Center at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 9112001, Israel
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- Bioinformatics Unit, Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 9112001 Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada, The Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, P.O.B. 12272, 9112001 Jerusalem, Israel; The Racah Institute of Physics, Faculty of Science, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 9190401 Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada, The Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, P.O.B. 12272, 9112001 Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada, The Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, P.O.B. 12272, 9112001 Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada, The Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, P.O.B. 12272, 9112001 Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada, The Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, P.O.B. 12272, 9112001 Jerusalem, Israel.
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- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada, The Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, P.O.B. 12272, 9112001 Jerusalem, Israel.
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Marini E, Olivença C, Ramalhete S, Aguirre AM, Ingle P, Melo MN, Antunes W, Minton NP, Hernandez G, Cordeiro TN, Sorg JA, Serrano M, Henriques AO. A sporulation signature protease is required for assembly of the spore surface layers, germination and host colonization in Clostridioides difficile. PLoS Pathog 2023; 19:e1011741. [PMID: 37956166 PMCID: PMC10681294 DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1011741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
Abstract
A genomic signature for endosporulation includes a gene coding for a protease, YabG, which in the model organism Bacillus subtilis is involved in assembly of the spore coat. We show that in the human pathogen Clostridioidesm difficile, YabG is critical for the assembly of the coat and exosporium layers of spores. YabG is produced during sporulation under the control of the mother cell-specific regulators σE and σK and associates with the spore surface layers. YabG shows an N-terminal SH3-like domain and a C-terminal domain that resembles single domain response regulators, such as CheY, yet is atypical in that the conserved phosphoryl-acceptor residue is absent. Instead, the CheY-like domain carries residues required for activity, including Cys207 and His161, the homologues of which form a catalytic diad in the B. subtilis protein, and also Asp162. The substitution of any of these residues by Ala, eliminates an auto-proteolytic activity as well as interdomain processing of CspBA, a reaction that releases the CspB protease, required for proper spore germination. An in-frame deletion of yabG or an allele coding for an inactive protein, yabGC207A, both cause misassemby of the coat and exosporium and the formation of spores that are more permeable to lysozyme and impaired in germination and host colonization. Furthermore, we show that YabG is required for the expression of at least two σK-dependent genes, cotA, coding for a coat protein, and cdeM, coding for a key determinant of exosporium assembly. Thus, YabG also impinges upon the genetic program of the mother cell possibly by eliminating a transcriptional repressor. Although this activity has not been described for the B. subtilis protein and most of the YabG substrates vary among sporeformers, the general role of the protease in the assembly of the spore surface is likely to be conserved across evolutionary distance.
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- Eleonora Marini
- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Avenida da República EAN, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Avenida da República EAN, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Avenida da República EAN, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Texas A&M University, Department of Biology, College Station, Texas, United States of America
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- Clostridia Research Group, BBSRC/EPSRC Synthetic Biology Research Centre (SBRC), School of Life Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Avenida da República EAN, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Avenida da República EAN, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Clostridia Research Group, BBSRC/EPSRC Synthetic Biology Research Centre (SBRC), School of Life Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Avenida da República EAN, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Avenida da República EAN, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Texas A&M University, Department of Biology, College Station, Texas, United States of America
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Avenida da República EAN, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Avenida da República EAN, Oeiras, Portugal
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Qamar S, Öberg R, Malyshev D, Andersson M. A hybrid CNN-Random Forest algorithm for bacterial spore segmentation and classification in TEM images. Sci Rep 2023; 13:18758. [PMID: 37907463 PMCID: PMC10618482 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-44212-5] [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: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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We present a new approach to segment and classify bacterial spore layers from Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) images using a hybrid Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) and Random Forest (RF) classifier algorithm. This approach utilizes deep learning, with the CNN extracting features from images, and the RF classifier using those features for classification. The proposed model achieved 73% accuracy, 64% precision, 46% sensitivity, and 47% F1-score with test data. Compared to other classifiers such as AdaBoost, XGBoost, and SVM, our proposed model demonstrates greater robustness and higher generalization ability for non-linear segmentation. Our model is also able to identify spores with a damaged core as verified using TEMs of chemically exposed spores. Therefore, the proposed method will be valuable for identifying and characterizing spore features in TEM images, reducing labor-intensive work as well as human bias.
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- Saqib Qamar
- Department of Physics, Umeå University, 901 87, Umeå, Sweden
- Integrated Science Lab, Department of Physics, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Physics, Umeå University, 901 87, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Physics, Umeå University, 901 87, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Physics, Umeå University, 901 87, Umeå, Sweden.
- Integrated Science Lab, Department of Physics, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.
- Umeå Centre for Microbial Research (UCMR), Umeå, Sweden.
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Tosun MN, Taylan Yalcın G, Korkmazer G, Zorba M, Caner C, Demirel Zorba NN. Disinfection of Clostridioides difficile on spinach with epigallocatechin-based antimicrobial solutions and sodium hypochlorite. Int J Food Microbiol 2023; 402:110301. [PMID: 37364320 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110301] [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: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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The removal of C. difficile inoculated on fresh spinach leaves washed with antimicrobial solutions was investigated. In addition, the effect of washing solutions on the total aerobic mesophilic bacteria (TAMB) and Enterobacteriaceae in the fresh spinach was examined. The fresh spinach was washed through immersion in different concentrations (MIC, 2xMIC, and 4xMIC) of the natural disinfectant solution (NDS) consisting of EDTA, borax, and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) content developed in our laboratory and green tea extract-acetic acid (GTE-AA) for varying contact times (5 and 15 min). Different concentrations (50, 100, and 200 ppm) of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and tap water as the control group were used to compare the effectiveness of the NDS. In addition, the effects of washing on the color, texture, and total phenol content of the spinach were determined. No statistical difference was observed in the washing of the spinach leaves with NDS prepared at 2xMIC and 4xMIC concentrations, while inhibition of C. difficile ranged between 2.11 and 2.32 logs. The highest inhibition was observed in the application of 50 ppm NaOCl for 15 min with a decrease of 2.88 logs in C. difficile spores. The GTE-AA and NDS decreased the number of TAMB by 2.27-3.08 log and, 3.21-3.66 log, respectively. Washing spinach leaves with natural disinfectant for 5 min caused a decrease of 2.58 logs in Enterobacteriaceae load, while washing with 50 ppm NaOCl for 15 min reduced Enterobacteriaceae load by 4 logs. Tap water was ineffective in reducing any microbial load. No difference was detected in the color parameters of the spinach through all washes. Although all antimicrobial washes made a difference in the texture of the spinach, the greatest loss in firmness was observed in the spinach washed with NaOCl. Washing spinach with epigallocatechin-based wash solutions can remove C. difficile in possible C. difficile contamination, thereby reducing the environmental load of C. difficile. Epigallocatechin-based disinfectants can be an alternative to chlorine-based disinfectants in improving the microbial quality of vegetables.
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- Melike Nur Tosun
- Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University Engineering Faculty Food Engineering, Canakkale 17020, Turkey
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- Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University Engineering Faculty Food Engineering, Canakkale 17020, Turkey
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- Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University Engineering Faculty Food Engineering, Canakkale 17020, Turkey
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- Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University Engineering Faculty Food Engineering, Canakkale 17020, Turkey
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- Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University Engineering Faculty Food Engineering, Canakkale 17020, Turkey
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Geraldes C, Tavares L, Gil S, Oliveira M. Biocides in the Hospital Environment: Application and Tolerance Development. Microb Drug Resist 2023; 29:456-476. [PMID: 37643289 DOI: 10.1089/mdr.2023.0074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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Hospital-acquired infections are a rising problem with consequences for patients, hospitals, and health care workers. Biocides can be employed to prevent these infections, contributing to eliminate or reduce microorganisms' concentrations at the hospital environment. These antimicrobials belong to several groups, each with distinct characteristics that need to be taken into account in their selection for specific applications. Moreover, their activity is influenced by many factors, such as compound concentration and the presence of organic matter. This article aims to review some of the chemical biocides available for hospital infection control, as well as the main factors that influence their efficacy and promote susceptibility decreases, with the purpose to contribute for reducing misusage and consequently for preventing the development of resistance to these antimicrobials.
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- Catarina Geraldes
- Department of Animal Health, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health (CIISA), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science (AL4AnimalS), Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Animal Health, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health (CIISA), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science (AL4AnimalS), Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Animal Health, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health (CIISA), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science (AL4AnimalS), Lisbon, Portugal
- Department of Animal Health, Biological Isolation and Containment Unit (BICU), Veterinary Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Animal Health, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health (CIISA), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science (AL4AnimalS), Lisbon, Portugal
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Lablaine A, Chamot S, Serrano M, Billaudeau C, Bornard I, Carballido-López R, Carlin F, Henriques AO, Broussolle V. A new fluorescence-based approach for direct visualization of coat formation during sporulation in Bacillus cereus. Sci Rep 2023; 13:15136. [PMID: 37704668 PMCID: PMC10499802 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-42143-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023] Open
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The human pathogenic bacteria Bacillus cereus, Bacillus anthracis and the entomopathogenic Bacillus thuringiensis form spores encased in a protein coat surrounded by a balloon-like exosporium. These structures mediate spore interactions with its environment, including the host immune system, control the transit of molecules that trigger germination and thus are essential for the spore life cycle. Formation of the coat and exosporium has been traditionally visualized by transmission electronic microscopy on fixed cells. Recently, we showed that assembly of the exosporium can be directly observed in live B. cereus cells by super resolution-structured illumination microscopy (SR-SIM) using the membrane MitoTrackerGreen (MTG) dye. Here, we demonstrate that the different steps of coat formation can also be visualized by SR-SIM using MTG and SNAP-cell TMR-star dyes during B. cereus sporulation. We used these markers to characterize a subpopulation of engulfment-defective B. cereus cells that develops at a suboptimal sporulation temperature. Importantly, we predicted and confirmed that synthesis and accumulation of coat material, as well as synthesis of the σK-dependent protein BxpB, occur in cells arrested during engulfment. These results suggest that, unlike the well-studied model organism Bacillus subtilis, the activity of σK is not strictly linked to the state of forespore development in B. cereus.
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- Armand Lablaine
- INRAE, Avignon Université, UMR SQPOV, 84000, Avignon, France
- MICALIS Institute, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Université Paris-Saclay, 78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2780-157, Oeiras, Portugal
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- MICALIS Institute, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Université Paris-Saclay, 78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- MICALIS Institute, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Université Paris-Saclay, 78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- INRAE, Avignon Université, UMR SQPOV, 84000, Avignon, France
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2780-157, Oeiras, Portugal
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Chattopadhyay D, Walker DR, Rich-New ST, Kearney JF, Turnbough, Jr. CL. Crystal structure and induced stability of trimeric BxpB: implications for the assembly of BxpB-BclA complexes in the exosporium of Bacillus anthracis. mBio 2023; 14:e0117223. [PMID: 37382447 PMCID: PMC10470788 DOI: 10.1128/mbio.01172-23] [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: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023] Open
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The outermost exosporium layer of Bacillus anthracis spores, the causative agents of anthrax, is comprised of a basal layer and an external hair-like nap. The nap includes filaments composed of trimers of the collagen-like glycoprotein BclA. Essentially all BclA trimers are attached to the spore in a process in which part of the 38-residue amino-terminal domain (NTD) of BclA forms an extremely stable interaction with the basal layer protein BxpB. Evidence indicates that the BclA-BxpB interaction is direct and requires trimeric BxpB. To further investigate the nature of the BclA-BxpB interaction, we determined the crystal structure of BxpB. The structure was trimeric with each monomer consisting of 11 β strands with connecting loops. The structure did not include apparently disordered amino acids 1-19, which contain the only two cysteine residues of the 167-residue BxpB. The orientation of the structure reveals regions of BxpB that could be involved in interacting with the BclA NTD and with adjacent cysteine-rich proteins in the basal layer. Furthermore, the BxpB structure closely resembles that of the 134-residue carboxyl-terminal domain of BclA, which forms trimers that are highly resistant to heat and detergent. We demonstrated that BxpB trimers do not share this resistance. However, when BxpB trimers are mixed with a peptide containing residues 20-38 of BclA, they form a complex that is as stable as BclA-BxpB complexes extracted from spores. Together, our results provide new insights into the mechanism of BclA-BxpB attachment and incorporation into the exosporium. IMPORTANCE The B. anthracis exosporium plays major roles in spore survival and infectivity, but the complex mechanism of its assembly is poorly understood. Key steps in this process are the stable attachment of collagen-like BclA filaments to the major basal layer structural protein BxpB and the insertion of BxpB into an underlying basal layer scaffold. The goal of this study is to further elucidate these interactions thereby advancing our understanding of exosporium assembly, a process shared by many spore-forming bacteria including important human pathogens.
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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Setlow P, Christie G. New Thoughts on an Old Topic: Secrets of Bacterial Spore Resistance Slowly Being Revealed. Microbiol Mol Biol Rev 2023; 87:e0008022. [PMID: 36927044 PMCID: PMC10304885 DOI: 10.1128/mmbr.00080-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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The quest for bacterial survival is exemplified by spores formed by some Firmicutes members. They turn up everywhere one looks, and their ubiquity reflects adaptations to the stresses bacteria face. Spores are impactful in public health, food safety, and biowarfare. Heat resistance is the hallmark of spores and is countered principally by a mineralized gel-like protoplast, termed the spore core, with reduced water which minimizes macromolecular movement/denaturation/aggregation. Dry heat, however, introduces mutations into spore DNA. Spores have countermeasures to extreme conditions that are multifactorial, but the fact that spore DNA is in a crystalline-like nucleoid in the spore core, likely due to DNA saturation with small acid-soluble spore proteins (SASPs), suggests that reduced macromolecular motion is also critical in spore dry heat resistance. SASPs are also central in the radiation resistance characteristic of spores, where the contributions of four spore features-SASP; Ca2+, with pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid (CaDPA); photoproduct lyase; and low water content-minimize DNA damage. Notably, the spore environment steers UV photochemistry toward a product that germinated spores can repair without significant mutagenesis. This resistance extends to chemicals and macromolecules that could damage spores. Macromolecules are excluded by the spore coat which impedes the passage of moieties of ≥10 kDa. Additionally, damaging chemicals may be degraded or neutralized by coat enzymes/proteins. However, the principal protective mechanism here is the inner membrane, a compressed structure lacking lipid fluidity and presenting a barrier to the diffusion of chemicals into the spore core; SASP saturation of DNA also protects against genotoxic chemicals. Spores are also resistant to other stresses, including high pressure and abrasion. Regardless, overarching mechanisms associated with resistance seem to revolve around reduced molecular motion, a fine balance between rigidity and flexibility, and perhaps efficient repair.
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- Peter Setlow
- Department of Molecular Biology and Biophysics, UConn Health, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Zifan C, Chaojun Z, Qiaoli P, Qingfeng Z, Yunping D, Huihua Z. Construction of recombinant SAG22 Bacillus subtilis and its effect on immune protection of coccidia. Poult Sci 2023; 102:102780. [PMID: 37276704 PMCID: PMC10258495 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2023.102780] [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: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023] Open
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Avian coccidiosis causes huge economic losses to the global poultry industry. Vaccine is an important means to prevent and control coccidiosis. In this study, Bacillus subtilis was selected as the expression host strain to express anti Eimeria tenella surface protein SAG22. The synthesized surface protein SAG22 gene fragment of E. tenella was ligated with Escherichia coli-bacillus shuttle vector GJ148 to construct the recombinant vector SAG22-GJ148. And then the recombinant Bacillus strain SAG22-DH61 was obtained by electrotransfer. The results of SDS-PAGE and Western Blot showed that the recombinant protein SAG22 was successfully expressed intracellularly. The immunoprotective effect of recombinant Bacillus strain SAG22-DH61 on broiler chickens was evaluated in 3 identically designed animal experiments. The birds were infected with E. tenella on d 14, 21, and 28, respectively. Each batch of experiments was divided into 4 groups: blank control group (NC), blank control group + infected E. tenella (CON), addition of recombinant SAG22-DH61 strain + infected with E. tenella (SAG22-DH61), addition of recombinant empty vector GJ148-DH61 strain + infected with E. tenella (GJ148-DH61). The animal experiments results showed that the average weight gain of the SAG22-DH61 group was higher than that of the infected control group, and the difference was significant in the d 14 and 28 attack tests (P < 0.05); the oocyst reduction rate of the SAG22-DH61 group was much higher than that of the GJ148-DH61 group (P < 0.05); the intestinal lesion count score of the SAG22-DH61 group was much lower than that of the GJ148-DH61 group (P < 0.05). In addition, the SAG22-DH61 group achieved highly effective coccidia resistance in the d 14 attack test and moderately effective coccidia resistance in both the d 21 and 28 attack tests. In summary, recombinant SAG22 B. subtilis has the potential to become one of the technological reserves in the prevention and control of coccidiosis in chickens in production.
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- Chen Zifan
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China
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- Guangdong Guangken Animal Husbandry Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- Guangdong Guangken Animal Husbandry Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, 510000, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China.
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Eid RH, Aref NE, Ibrahim ES. Phenotypic diagnosis and genotypic identification of Bacillus cereus causing subclinical mastitis in cows. Vet World 2023; 16:888-894. [PMID: 37576758 PMCID: PMC10420715 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2023.888-894] [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: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Background and Aims Bovine mastitis is a disease that affects dairy cows and impacts the global dairy industry. Bacillus spp. can infect the mammary gland during lactation, intramammary treatment, or dry cow therapy. This study aimed to isolate and identify Bacillus spp. in raw milk samples from cows with subclinical mastitis from dairy farms in Beheira, Giza, Alexandria, and Menoufia Governorate, Egypt. We also investigated their antibiotic sensitivity and detected the enterotoxigenic and antibiotic resistance genes. Materials and Methods A total of 262 milk samples (15-20 ml each) were examined microscopically, biochemically, and phenotypically. A polymerase chain reaction was used for genotypic identification and detecting antibiotic-resistance and enterotoxigenic genes. Antibiotic sensitivity was tested using the agar well diffusion test. Results Bacillus cereus was identified in 47.7% of samples. Nhe and hblD enterotoxin genes were found in 93.64% (103/110) and 91.82% (101/110) of the samples, respectively. Tetracycline and β-lactam antibiotic-resistance genes were present in 0% (0/110) and 98.18% (108/110), respectively, of the samples. All isolates were resistant to cefepime, cefixime, and oxacillin, while they were susceptible to amoxicillin-clavulanic, chloramphenicol, ampicillin/sulbactam, and levofloxacin. Conclusion These results highlight the need to promote awareness regarding B. cereus, the most common pathogen causing mastitis in Egyptian dairy cows. We also emphasized that antibiotic misuse during mastitis is a potential public health threat.
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- Rasha H. Eid
- Department of Mastitis and Neonatal Disease, Animal Reproduction Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Mastitis and Neonatal Disease, Animal Reproduction Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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Guerrero M. GG. Sporulation, Structure Assembly, and Germination in the Soil Bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis: Survival and Success in the Environment and the Insect Host. MICROBIOLOGY RESEARCH 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/microbiolres14020035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a rod-shaped, Gram-positive soil bacterium that belongs to the phylum Firmicutes and the genus Bacillus. It is a spore-forming bacterium. During sporulation, it produces a wide range of crystalline proteins that are toxic to different orders of insects. Sporulation, structure assembly, and germination are essential stages in the cell cycle of B. thuringiensis. The majority of studies on these issues have focused on the model organism Bacillus subtilis, followed by Bacillus cereus and Bacillus anthracis. The machinery for sporulation and germination extrapolated to B. thuringiensis. However, in the light of recent findings concerning the role of the sporulation proteins (SPoVS), the germination receptors (Gr), and the cortical enzymes in Bt, the theory strengthened that conservation in sporulation, structure assembly, and germination programs drive the survival and success of B. thuringiensis in the environment and the insect host. In the present minireview, the latter pinpointed and reviewed.
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- Gloria G. Guerrero M.
- Unidad Académica de Ciencias Biológicas, Laboratorio de Immunobiología, Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Av. Preparatoria S/N, Col. Agronomicas, Zacatecas 98066, Mexico
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Wei R, Tong H, Zhang J, Sun B, You S. Flow electrochemical inactivation of waterborne bacterial endospores. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 445:130505. [PMID: 36463735 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Waterborne pathogens have the risk of spreading waterborne diseases and even pandemics. Some Gram-positive bacteria can form endospores, the hardiest known life form that can withstand heat, radiation, and chemicals. Electrochemical inactivation may offer a promising solution, but is hindered by low inactivation efficiencies resulting from limitation of electrode/endospores interaction in terms of electrochemical reaction selectivity and mass transfer. Herein, these issues were addressed through modifying selectivity of active species formation using electroactive ceramic membrane with high oxygen evolution potential, improving mass transfer property by flow-through operation. In this way, inactivation (6.0-log) of Bacillus atrophaeus endospores was achieved. Theoretical and experimental results demonstrated synergistic inactivation to occur through fragmentation of coat via interfacial electron transfer and electro-produced transient radicals (•OH primarily, •Cl and Cl2•- secondarily), thereby increasing cell permeability to facilitate penetration of electro-produced persistent active chlorine for subsequent rupture of intracellular structures. Numbering-up electrode module strategy was proposed to scale up the system, achieving average 5.3-log inactivation of pathogenic Bacillus anthracis endospores for 30 days. This study demonstrates a proof-of-concept manner for effective inactivation of waterborne bacterial endospores, which may provide an appealing strategy for wide-range applications like water disinfection, bio-safety control and defense against biological warfare.
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- Rui Wei
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150069, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Biotechnology, Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Harbin 150069, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, PR China.
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Vetráková A, Chovanová RK, Rechtoríková R, Krajčíková D, Barák I. Bacillus subtilis spores displaying RBD domain of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. Comput Struct Biotechnol J 2023; 21:1550-1556. [PMID: 36778063 PMCID: PMC9904849 DOI: 10.1016/j.csbj.2023.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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Bacillus subtilis spores are considered to be efficient and useful vehicles for the surface display and delivery of heterologous proteins. In this study, we prepared recombinant spores with the receptor binding domain (RBD) of the SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein displayed on their surface in fusion with the CotZ or CotY spore coat proteins as a possible tool for the development of an oral vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The RBD was attached to the N-terminus or C-terminus of the coat proteins. We also directly adsorbed non-recombinantly produced RBD to the spore surface. SDS-PAGE, western blot and fluorescence microscopy were used to analyze RBD surface expression on purified spores. Results obtained from both display systems, recombinant and non-recombinant, demonstrated that RBD was present on the spore surfaces.
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Antimicrobial Preservatives for Protein and Peptide Formulations: An Overview. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15020563. [PMID: 36839885 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020563] [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: 11/13/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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Biological drugs intended for multi-dose application require the presence of antimicrobial preservatives to avoid microbial growth. As the presence of certain preservatives has been reported to increase protein and peptide particle formation, it is essential to choose a preservative compatible with the active pharmaceutical ingredient in addition to its preservation function. Thus, this review describes the current status of the use of antimicrobial preservatives in biologic formulations considering (i) appropriate preservatives for protein and peptide formulations, (ii) their physico-chemical properties, (iii) their in-/compatibilities with other excipients or packaging material, and (iv) their interactions with the biological compound. Further, (v) we present an overview of licensed protein and peptide formulations.
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Romero-Rodríguez A, Ruiz-Villafán B, Martínez-de la Peña CF, Sánchez S. Targeting the Impossible: A Review of New Strategies against Endospores. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:antibiotics12020248. [PMID: 36830159 PMCID: PMC9951900 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12020248] [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: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Endospore-forming bacteria are ubiquitous, and their endospores can be present in food, in domestic animals, and on contaminated surfaces. Many spore-forming bacteria have been used in biotechnological applications, while others are human pathogens responsible for a wide range of critical clinical infections. Due to their resistant properties, it is challenging to eliminate spores and avoid the reactivation of latent spores that may lead to active infections. Furthermore, endospores play an essential role in the survival, transmission, and pathogenesis of some harmful strains that put human and animal health at risk. Thus, different methods have been applied for their eradication. Nevertheless, natural products are still a significant source for discovering and developing new antibiotics. Moreover, targeting the spore for clinical pathogens such as Clostridioides difficile is essential to disease prevention and therapeutics. These strategies could directly aim at the structural components of the spore or their germination process. This work summarizes the current advances in upcoming strategies and the development of natural products against endospores. This review also intends to highlight future perspectives in research and applications.
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- Alba Romero-Rodríguez
- Departamento de Biología Molecular y Biotecnología, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico
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- Departamento de Biología Molecular y Biotecnología, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigaciones en Ciencias Microbiológicas, Instituto de Ciencias, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Puebla 72592, Mexico
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- Departamento de Biología Molecular y Biotecnología, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico
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Multiple S-Layer Proteins of Brevibacillus laterosporus as Virulence Factors against Insects. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24021781. [PMID: 36675293 PMCID: PMC9864115 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24021781] [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: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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S-layers are involved in the adaptation of bacteria to the outside environment and in pathogenesis, often representing special virulence factors. Vegetative cells of the entomopathogenic bacterium Brevibacillus laterosporus are characterized by an overproduction of extracellular surface layers that are released in the medium during growth. The purpose of this study was to characterize cell wall proteins of this bacterium and to investigate their involvement in pathogenesis. Electron microscopy observations documented the presence of multiple S-layers, including an outermost (OW) and a middle (MW) layer, in addition to the peptidoglycan layer covering the plasma membrane. After identifying these proteins (OWP and MWP) by mass spectrometry analyses, and determining their gene sequences, the cell wall multilayer-released fraction was successfully isolated and used in insect bioassays alone and in combination with bacterial spores. This study confirmed a central role of spores in bacterial pathogenicity to insects but also detected a significant virulence associated with fractions containing released cell wall multilayer proteins. Taken together, S-layer proteins appear to be part of the toxins and virulence factors complex of this microbial control agent of invertebrate pests.
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Tarrant J, Owen L, Jenkins R, Smith L, Laird K. Survival of Clostridioides difficile spores in thermal and chemo-thermal laundering processes and influence of the exosporium on their adherence to cotton bed sheets. Lett Appl Microbiol 2022; 75:1449-1459. [PMID: 35981120 PMCID: PMC9805185 DOI: 10.1111/lam.13811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Clostridioides difficile spores were previously demonstrated to survive industrial laundering. Understanding interactions between heat, disinfectants and soiling (e.g. bodily fluids) affecting C. difficile spore survival could inform the optimization of healthcare laundry processes. Reducing spore attachment to linen could also enhance laundering efficacy. This study aimed to compare the sensitivity of C. difficile spores to heat and detergent, with and without soiling and to investigate adherence to cotton. Survival of C. difficile spores exposed to industrial laundering temperatures (71-90°C), reference detergent and industrial detergent was quantified with and without soiling. The adherence to cotton after 0 and 24 h air drying was determined with the exosporium of C. difficile spores partially or fully removed. Clostridioides difficile spores were stable at 71°C for 20 min (≤0·37 log10 reduction) while 90°C was sporicidal (3 log10 reduction); soiling exerted a protective effect. Industrial detergent was more effective at 71°C compared to 25°C (2·81 vs 0·84 log10 reductions), however, specifications for sporicidal activity (>3 log10 reduction) were not met. Clostridioides difficile spores increasingly adhered to cotton over time, with 49% adherence after 24 h. Removal of the exosporium increased adherence by 19-23% compared to untreated spores. Further understanding of the role of the exosporium in attachment to cotton could enhance spore removal and aid decontamination of linen.
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- J. Tarrant
- The Infectious Disease Research Group, School of PharmacyDe Montfort UniversityLeicesterUK
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- The Infectious Disease Research Group, School of PharmacyDe Montfort UniversityLeicesterUK
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- The Infectious Disease Research Group, School of PharmacyDe Montfort UniversityLeicesterUK
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- The Infectious Disease Research Group, School of PharmacyDe Montfort UniversityLeicesterUK
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- The Infectious Disease Research Group, School of PharmacyDe Montfort UniversityLeicesterUK
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Harirchi S, Sar T, Ramezani M, Aliyu H, Etemadifar Z, Nojoumi SA, Yazdian F, Awasthi MK, Taherzadeh MJ. Bacillales: From Taxonomy to Biotechnological and Industrial Perspectives. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10122355. [PMID: 36557608 PMCID: PMC9781867 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10122355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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For a long time, the genus Bacillus has been known and considered among the most applicable genera in several fields. Recent taxonomical developments resulted in the identification of more species in Bacillus-related genera, particularly in the order Bacillales (earlier heterotypic synonym: Caryophanales), with potential application for biotechnological and industrial purposes such as biofuels, bioactive agents, biopolymers, and enzymes. Therefore, a thorough understanding of the taxonomy, growth requirements and physiology, genomics, and metabolic pathways in the highly diverse bacterial order, Bacillales, will facilitate a more robust designing and sustainable production of strain lines relevant to a circular economy. This paper is focused principally on less-known genera and their potential in the order Bacillales for promising applications in the industry and addresses the taxonomical complexities of this order. Moreover, it emphasizes the biotechnological usage of some engineered strains of the order Bacillales. The elucidation of novel taxa, their metabolic pathways, and growth conditions would make it possible to drive industrial processes toward an upgraded functionality based on the microbial nature.
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- Sharareh Harirchi
- Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery, University of Borås, 50190 Borås, Sweden
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- Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery, University of Borås, 50190 Borås, Sweden
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- Microorganisms Bank, Iranian Biological Resource Centre (IBRC), Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR), Tehran, Iran
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- Institute of Process Engineering in Life Science II: Technical Biology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology & Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan 8174673441, Iran
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- Microbiology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran 1316943551, Iran
- Department of Mycobacteriology and Pulmonary Research, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran 1316943551, Iran
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran 1439957131, Iran
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Taicheng Road 3#, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, China
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- Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery, University of Borås, 50190 Borås, Sweden
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Time-Resolved Proteomics of Germinating Spores of Bacillus cereus. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232113614. [DOI: 10.3390/ijms232113614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Bacillus cereus is a spore-forming human pathogen that is a burden to the food chain. Dormant spores are highly resistant to harsh environmental conditions, but lose resistance after germination. In this study, we investigate the B. cereus spore proteome upon spore germination and outgrowth so as to obtain new insights into the molecular mechanisms involved. We used mass spectrometry combined with co-expression network analysis and obtained a unique global proteome view of the germination and outgrowth processes of B. cereus spores by monitoring 2211 protein changeovers. We are the first to examine germination and outgrowth models of B. cereus spores experimentally by studying the dynamics of germinant receptors, other proteins involved in spore germination and resistance, and coat and exosporium proteins. Furthermore, through the co-expression analysis of 1175 proteins identified with high quality data, germination proteome data were clustered into eight modules (termed black, blue, brown, green, red, turquoise, grey, and yellow), whose associated functions and expression profiles were investigated. Germination related proteins were clustered into blue and brown modules, the abundances of which decreased after finishing germination. In the brown and blue we identified 124 proteins that could be vital during germination. These proteins will be very interesting to study in future genetic studies regarding their function in spore revival in B. cereus.
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ExsY, CotY, and CotE Effects on Bacillus anthracis Outer Spore Layer Architecture. J Bacteriol 2022; 204:e0029122. [PMID: 36194010 PMCID: PMC9664949 DOI: 10.1128/jb.00291-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Bacillus anthracis, Bacillus cereus, and Bacillus thuringiensis are the major pathogens of the spore-forming genus Bacillus and possess an outer spore layer, the exosporium, not found in many of the nonpathogenic species. The exosporium consists of a basal layer with the ExsY, CotY, and BxpB proteins being the major structural components and an exterior nap layer containing the BclA glycoprotein. During the assembly process, the nascent exosporium basal layer is attached to the spore coat by a protein linker that includes the CotO and CotE proteins. Using transmission electron microscopy, Western blotting, immunofluorescence, and fluorescent fusion protein approaches, we examined the impact of single, double, and triple mutants of the major exosporium proteins on exosporium protein content and distribution. Plasmid-based expression of exsY and cotE resulted in increased production of exosporium lacking spores, and the former also resulted in outer spore coat disruptions. The exosporium bottlecap produced by exsY null spores was found to be more stable than previously reported, and its spore association was partially dependent on CotE. Deletion mutants of five putative spore genes (bas1131, bas1142, bas1143, bas2277, and bas3594) were created and shown not to have obvious effects on spore morphology or BclA and BxpB content. The BclC collagen-like glycoprotein was found to be present in the spore and possibly localized to the interspace region. IMPORTANCE B. anthracis is an important zoonotic animal pathogen causing sporadic outbreaks of anthrax worldwide. Spores are the infectious form of the bacterium and can persist in soil for prolonged periods of time. The outermost B. anthracis spore layer is the exosporium, a protein shell that is the site of interactions with both the soil and with the innate immune system of infected hosts. Although much is known regarding the sporulation process among members of the genus Bacillus, significant gaps in our understanding of the exosporium assembly process exist. This study provides evidence for the properties of key exosporium basal layer structural proteins. The results of this work will guide future studies on exosporium protein-protein interactions during the assembly process.
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Role of the Spore Coat Proteins CotA and CotB, and the Spore Surface Protein CDIF630_02480, on the Surface Distribution of Exosporium Proteins in Clostridioides difficile 630 Spores. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10101918. [DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10101918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Clostridioides difficile is Gram-positive spore-former bacterium and the leading cause of nosocomial antibiotic-associated diarrhea. During disease, C. difficile forms metabolically dormant spores that persist in the host and contribute to recurrence of the disease. The outermost surface of C. difficile spores, termed the exosporium, plays an essential role in interactions with host surfaces and the immune system. The main exosporium proteins identified to date include three orthologues of the BclA family of collagen-like proteins, and three cysteine-rich proteins. However, how the underlying spore coat influences exosporium assembly remains unclear. In this work, we explore the contribution of spore coat proteins cotA and cotB, and the spore surface protein, CDIF630_02480, to the exosporium ultrastructure, formation of the polar appendage and the surface accessibility of exosporium proteins. Transmission electron micrographs of spores of insertional inactivation mutants demonstrate that while cotB contributes to the formation of thick-exosporium spores, cotA and CDIF630_02480 contribute to maintain proper thickness of the spore coat and exosporium layers, respectively. The effect of the absence of cotA, cotB and CDIF630_02480 on the surface accessibility of the exosporium proteins CdeA, CdeC, CdeM, BclA2 and BclA3 to antibodies was affected by the presence of the spore appendage, suggesting that different mechanisms of assembly of the exosporium layer might be implicated in each spore phenotype. Collectively, this work contributes to our understanding of the associations between spore coat and exosporium proteins, and how these associations affect the assembly of the spore outer layers. These results have implications for the development of anti-infecting agents targeting C. difficile spores.
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Sani AA, Pereira AFM, Furlanetto A, de Sousa DSM, Zapata TB, Rall VLM, Fernandes A. Inhibitory activities of propolis, nisin, melittin and essential oil compounds on Paenibacillus alvei and Bacillus subtilis. J Venom Anim Toxins Incl Trop Dis 2022; 28:20220025. [PMID: 36118843 PMCID: PMC9469734 DOI: 10.1590/1678-9199-jvatitd-2022-0025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Natural products represent important sources of antimicrobial compounds. Propolis and compounds from essential oils comprise good examples of such substances because of their inhibitory effects on bacterial spores, including bee pathogens. Methods Ethanol extracts of propolis (EEP) from Apis mellifera were prepared using different methods: double ultrasonication, double maceration and maceration associated with ultrasonication. Together with the antimicrobial peptides nisin and melittin, and compounds present in the essential oils of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) and cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), assays were carried out on one Bacillus subtilis isolate and Paenibacillus alvei (ATCC 6344) against vegetative and sporulated forms, using the resazurin microtiter assay. Synergism with all the antimicrobials in association with tetracycline was verified by the time-kill curve method. Potassium and phosphate efflux, release of proteins and nucleic acids were investigated. Results EEPs showed the same MIC, 156.25 µg/mL against B. subtilis and 78.12 µg/mL against P. alvei. The peptides showed better activities against B. subtilis (MIC of 12 µg/mL for melittin and 37.50 µg/mL for nisin). Antimicrobials showed similar inhibitory effects, but cinnamaldehyde (39.06 µg/mL) showed the best action against P. alvei. Melittin and nisin showed the greatest capacity to reduce spores, regarding B. subtilis there was a 100% reduction at 6.25 and 0.78 µg/mL, respectively. Concerning P. alvei, the reduction was 93 and 98% at concentrations of 80 µg/mL of melittin and 15 µg/mL of nisin. EEPs showed the highest effects on the protein release against B. subtilis and P. alvei. Nucleic acid release, phosphate and potassium efflux assays indicated bacterial cell membrane damage. Synergism between antimicrobials and tetracycline was demonstrated against both bacteria. Conclusion All antimicrobials tested showed antibacterial activities against vegetative and sporulated forms of P. alvei and B. subtilis, especially nisin and melittin. Synergism with tetracycline and damage on bacterial cell membrane also occurred.
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- Alessandra Aguirra Sani
- Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Botucatu Biosciences Institute (IBB), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Botucatu Biosciences Institute (IBB), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Botucatu Biosciences Institute (IBB), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Botucatu Biosciences Institute (IBB), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Botucatu Biosciences Institute (IBB), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Botucatu Biosciences Institute (IBB), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Botucatu Biosciences Institute (IBB), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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Peng F, Xiang Y, Wang H, Hu Y, Zhou R, Hu Y. Biomimetic Assembly of Spore@ZIF-8 Microspheres for Vaccination. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2204011. [PMID: 35996807 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202204011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Vaccines have been one of the most powerful weapons to defend against infectious diseases for a long time now. Subunit vaccines are of increasing importance because of their safety and effectiveness. In this work, a Bacillus amyloliquefaciens spore@zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) vaccine platform is constructed. The ovalbumin (OVA) is encapsulated in the ZIF-8 shells as a model antigen to form a spore@OVA@ZIF-8 (SOZ) composite. The assembly of ZIF-8 improves the loading content of OVA on the spores and provides OVA with long-term protection. The SOZ composite enhances the immunization efficacy in multiple ways, such as facilitation of antigen uptake and lysosome escape, stimulation of dendritic cells to mature and secrete cytokines, boosting of antibody production and formation of an antigen depot. This platform shows several advantages including easy preparation, cost-effectiveness, long life, convenience of transportation and storage, and no need for the cold chain. These findings may have promising implications for the rational design of safe and effective spore-based composite vaccine platforms.
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- Fei Peng
- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
- Hongshan Laboratory, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
- Hongshan Laboratory, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
- Hongshan Laboratory, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
- Hongshan Laboratory, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
- Hongshan Laboratory, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430070, China
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
- International Research Center for Animal Diseases (Ministry of Science & Technology of China), Wuhan, 430070, China
- Cooperative Innovation Center of Sustainable Pig Production, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
- Hongshan Laboratory, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430070, China
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Zeng J, Wang H, Dong M, Tian GB. Clostridioides difficile spore: coat assembly and formation. Emerg Microbes Infect 2022; 11:2340-2349. [PMID: 36032037 PMCID: PMC9542656 DOI: 10.1080/22221751.2022.2119168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) is a Gram-positive, spore-forming, toxin-producing, obligate anaerobic bacterium. C. difficile infection (CDI) is the leading cause of healthcare-associated infective diarrhoea. The infection is mediated by the spore, a metabolically inactive form of C. difficile. The spore coat acts as a physical barrier to defend against chemical insults from hosts and natural environments. The composition of spore coat has already been revealed; therefore, the interactive networks of spore coat proteins and the dynamic process of coat assembly are the keys to design strategies to control and cure CDI. This review gives a brief discussion of the signal processing and transcriptional regulation of C. difficile sporulation initiation. Following the discussion, the spore formation is also introduced. Finally, this review mainly focuses on the spore coat assembly, a poorly understood process in C. difficile, and important proteins that have been studied.
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- Ji Zeng
- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Department of Microbiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Urology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong 510080, China
- Advanced Medical Technology Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Diseases Control (Sun Yat-sen University), Ministry of Education, Guangzhou 510080, China
- School of Medicine, Xizang Minzu University, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712082, China
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Wang H, Ji Y, Yuan Z, Tian J, Zhang Y, Lu F, Liu Y. Insights into the mechanism on the high-temperature activity of transglutaminase from Bacillus clausii and its crosslinked mode at protein level. Biochem Eng J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bej.2022.108544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Effects of Spore-Displayed p75 Protein from Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG on the Transcriptional Response of HT-29 Cells. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10071276. [PMID: 35888995 PMCID: PMC9323162 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10071276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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A Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG-derived protein, p75, is one of the key molecules exhibiting probiotic activity. However, the molecular mechanism and transcriptional response of p75 in human intestinal epithelial cells are not completely understood. To gain a deeper understanding of its potential probiotic action, this study investigated genome-wide responses of HT-29 cells to stimulation by spore-displayed p75 (CotG-p75) through a transcriptome analysis based on RNA sequencing. Analysis of RNA-seq data showed significant changes of gene expression in HT-29 cells stimulated by CotG-p75 compared to the control. A total of 189 up-regulated and 314 down-regulated genes was found as differentially expressed genes. Gene ontology enrichment analysis revealed that a large number of activated genes was involved in biological processes, such as epithelial cell differentiation, development, and regulation of cell proliferation. A gene–gene interaction network analysis showed that several DEGs, including AREG, EREG, HBEGF, EPGN, FASLG, GLI2, CDKN1A, FOSL1, MYC, SERPINE1, TNFSF10, BCL6, FLG, IVL, SPRR1A, SPRR1B, SPRR3, and MUC5AC, might play a critical role in these biological processes. RNA-seq results for selected genes were verified by reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Overall, these results provide extensive knowledge about the transcriptional responses of HT-29 cells to stimulation by CotG-p75. This study showed that CotG-p75 can contribute to cell survival and epithelial development in human intestinal epithelial cells.
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Birania S, Attkan AK, Kumar S, Kumar N, Singh VK. Cold plasma in food processing and preservation: A review. J FOOD PROCESS ENG 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpe.14110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Sapna Birania
- Department of Processing and Food Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology CCS Haryana Agricultural University Hisar India
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- Department of Processing and Food Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology CCS Haryana Agricultural University Hisar India
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- AICRP on Post Harvest Engineering and Technology, Department of Processing and Food Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology CCS Haryana Agricultural University Hisar India
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- Department of Processing and Food Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology CCS Haryana Agricultural University Hisar India
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- Department of Processing and Food Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology CCS Haryana Agricultural University Hisar India
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Bender KS, Madigan MT, Williamson KL, Mayer MH, Parenteau MN, Jahnke LL, Welander PV, Sanguedolce SA, Brown AC, Sattley WM. Genomic Features of the Bundle-Forming Heliobacterium Heliophilum fasciatum. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10050869. [PMID: 35630314 PMCID: PMC9147875 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10050869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Eight species of heliobacteria have had their genomes sequenced. However, only two of these genomes have been analyzed in detail, those from the thermophilic Heliomicrobium (Hmi.) modesticaldum and the alkaliphilic Heliorestis (Hrs.) convoluta. Here we present analyses of the draft genome sequence of a species of heliobacterium that grows optimally at a moderate temperature and neutral pH. The organism, Heliophilum (Hph.) fasciatum, is phylogenetically unique among cultured heliobacteria and was isolated from rice soil, a common habitat for heliobacteria. The Hph. fasciatum genome contains 3.14 Mbp—similar to that of other reported heliobacteria—but has a G+C base ratio that lies between that of Hmi. modesticaldum and Hrs. convoluta. Many of the genomic features of Hmi. modesticaldum and Hrs. convoluta, such as the absence of genes encoding autotrophic pathways, the presence of a superoperonal cluster of photosynthesis-related genes, and genes encoding endospore-specific proteins, are also characteristic of the Hph. fasciatum genome. However, despite the fact that Hph. fasciatum is diazotrophic, classical nif genes encoding the alpha and beta subunits of dinitrogenase (nifDK) present in other heliobacteria could not be identified. Instead, genes encoding several highly divergent NifDK homologs were present, at least one of which likely encodes a functional dinitrogenase and another a methylthio-alkane reductase (MarDK) for sulfur assimilation. A classical NifH (dinitrogenase reductase) homolog was also absent in Hph. fasciatum, but a related protein was identified that likely carries out this function as well as electron delivery to MarDK. The N2-fixing system of Hph. fasciatum is therefore distinct from that of other heliobacteria and may have unusual properties.
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- Kelly S. Bender
- Microbiology Program, School of Biological Sciences, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA; (K.S.B.); (M.T.M.); (K.L.W.)
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- Microbiology Program, School of Biological Sciences, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA; (K.S.B.); (M.T.M.); (K.L.W.)
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- Microbiology Program, School of Biological Sciences, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA; (K.S.B.); (M.T.M.); (K.L.W.)
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- Exobiology Branch, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA 94035, USA; (M.H.M.); (M.N.P.); (L.L.J.)
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- Exobiology Branch, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA 94035, USA; (M.H.M.); (M.N.P.); (L.L.J.)
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- Exobiology Branch, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA 94035, USA; (M.H.M.); (M.N.P.); (L.L.J.)
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- Department of Earth System Science, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA;
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- Division of Natural Sciences, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN 46953, USA; (S.A.S.); (A.C.B.)
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- Division of Natural Sciences, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN 46953, USA; (S.A.S.); (A.C.B.)
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- Division of Natural Sciences, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN 46953, USA; (S.A.S.); (A.C.B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-765-677-2128
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Pang Y, Wu R, Cui T, Zhang Z, Dong L, Chen F, Hu X. Proteomic Response of Bacillus subtilis Spores under High Pressure Combined with Moderate Temperature and Random Peptide Mixture LK Treatment. Foods 2022; 11:foods11081123. [PMID: 35454710 PMCID: PMC9030791 DOI: 10.3390/foods11081123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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In this study, a method of Bacillus subtilis spore inactivation under high pressure (P, 200 MPa) combined with moderate temperature (T, 80 °C) and the addition of antimicrobial peptide LK (102 μg/mL) was investigated. Spores presented cortex hydrolysis and inner membrane (IM) damage with an 8.16 log reduction in response to treatment with PT-LK, as observed by phase-contrast and inverted fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry (FCM) analysis. Furthermore, a tandem mass tag (TMT) quantitative proteomics approach was utilized because Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) analysis data were used. After treatment with PT-LK, 17,017 polypeptides and 3166 proteins were detected from B. subtilis spores. Among them, 78 proteins showed significant differences in abundance between the PT-LK-treated and control groups, with 49 proteins being upregulated and 29 proteins being downregulated in the PT-LK-treated group. Genetic information processing, metabolism, cellular process, and environmental information processing were the main mechanisms of PT-LK-mediated spore inactivation.
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- Yaru Pang
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.P.); (R.W.); (T.C.); (Z.Z.); (L.D.); (F.C.)
- China National Engineering Research Center for Fruit and Vegetable Processing, Beijing 100083, China
- Key Laboratory of Fruits and Vegetables Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing 100083, China
- Engineering Research Centre for Fruits and Vegetables Processing, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.P.); (R.W.); (T.C.); (Z.Z.); (L.D.); (F.C.)
- China National Engineering Research Center for Fruit and Vegetable Processing, Beijing 100083, China
- Key Laboratory of Fruits and Vegetables Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing 100083, China
- Engineering Research Centre for Fruits and Vegetables Processing, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.P.); (R.W.); (T.C.); (Z.Z.); (L.D.); (F.C.)
- China National Engineering Research Center for Fruit and Vegetable Processing, Beijing 100083, China
- Key Laboratory of Fruits and Vegetables Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing 100083, China
- Engineering Research Centre for Fruits and Vegetables Processing, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.P.); (R.W.); (T.C.); (Z.Z.); (L.D.); (F.C.)
- China National Engineering Research Center for Fruit and Vegetable Processing, Beijing 100083, China
- Key Laboratory of Fruits and Vegetables Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing 100083, China
- Engineering Research Centre for Fruits and Vegetables Processing, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.P.); (R.W.); (T.C.); (Z.Z.); (L.D.); (F.C.)
- China National Engineering Research Center for Fruit and Vegetable Processing, Beijing 100083, China
- Key Laboratory of Fruits and Vegetables Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing 100083, China
- Engineering Research Centre for Fruits and Vegetables Processing, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.P.); (R.W.); (T.C.); (Z.Z.); (L.D.); (F.C.)
- China National Engineering Research Center for Fruit and Vegetable Processing, Beijing 100083, China
- Key Laboratory of Fruits and Vegetables Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing 100083, China
- Engineering Research Centre for Fruits and Vegetables Processing, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.P.); (R.W.); (T.C.); (Z.Z.); (L.D.); (F.C.)
- China National Engineering Research Center for Fruit and Vegetable Processing, Beijing 100083, China
- Key Laboratory of Fruits and Vegetables Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing 100083, China
- Engineering Research Centre for Fruits and Vegetables Processing, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100083, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-137-0102-6564
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Mechanisms and Applications of Bacterial Sporulation and Germination in the Intestine. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23063405. [PMID: 35328823 PMCID: PMC8953710 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23063405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Recent studies have suggested a major role for endospore forming bacteria within the gut microbiota, not only as pathogens but also as commensal and beneficial members contributing to gut homeostasis. In this review the sporulation processes, spore properties, and germination processes will be explained within the scope of the human gut. Within the gut, spore-forming bacteria are known to interact with the host’s immune system, both in vegetative cell and spore form. Together with the resistant nature of the spore, these characteristics offer potential for spores’ use as delivery vehicles for therapeutics. In the last part of the review, the therapeutic potential of spores as probiotics, vaccine vehicles, and drug delivery systems will be discussed.
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From Rest to Growth: Life Collisions of Gordonia polyisoprenivorans 135. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10020465. [PMID: 35208919 PMCID: PMC8879720 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10020465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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In the process of evolution, living organisms develop mechanisms for population preservation to survive in unfavorable conditions. Spores and cysts are the most obvious examples of dormant forms in microorganisms. Non-spore-forming bacteria are also capable of surviving in unfavorable conditions, but the patterns of their behavior and adaptive reactions have been studied in less detail compared to spore-forming organisms. The purpose of this work was to study the features of transition from dormancy to active vegetative growth in one of the non-spore-forming bacteria, Gordonia polisoprenivorans 135, which is known as a destructor of such aromatic compounds as benzoate, 3-chlorobenzoate, and phenol. It was shown that G. polyisoprenivorans 135 under unfavorable conditions forms cyst-like cells with increased thermal resistance. Storage for two years does not lead to complete cell death. When the cells were transferred to fresh nutrient medium, visible growth was observed after 3 h. Immobilized cells stored at 4 °C for at least 10 months regenerated their metabolic activity after only 30 min of aeration. A study of the ultrathin organization of resting cells by transmission electron microscopy combined with X-ray microanalysis revealed intracytoplasmic electron-dense spherical membrane ultrastructures with significant similarity to previously described acidocalcisomas. The ability of some resting G. polyisoprenivorans 135 cells in the population to secrete acidocalcisome-like ultrastructures into the extracellular space was also detected. These structures contain predominantly calcium (Ca) and, to a lesser extent, phosphorus (P), and are likely to serve as depots of vital macronutrients to maintain cell viability during resting and provide a quick transition to a metabolically active state under favorable conditions. The study revealed the features of transitions from active growth to dormant state and vice versa of non-spore-forming bacteria G. polyisoprenivorans 135 and the possibility to use them as the basis of biopreparations with a long shelf life.
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Paredes-Sabja D, Cid-Rojas F, Pizarro-Guajardo M. Assembly of the exosporium layer in Clostridioides difficile spores. Curr Opin Microbiol 2022; 67:102137. [PMID: 35182899 DOI: 10.1016/j.mib.2022.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Clostridioides difficile is a Gram-positive, spore-forming obligate anaerobe and a major threat to the healthcare system world-wide. Because of its strict anaerobic requirements, the infectious and transmissible morphotype is the dormant spore. During infection, C. difficile produces spores that can persist in the host and are responsible for disease recurrence and transmission, especially between hospitalized patients. Although the C. difficile spore surface mediates critical interactions with host surfaces, this outermost layer, known as the exosporium, is poorly conserved when compared to members of the Bacillus genus. Notably, the exosporium has been shown to be important for the persistence of C. difficile in the host. In this review, the ultrastructural properties, composition, and morphogenesis of the exosporium will be discussed.
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- Daniel Paredes-Sabja
- Department of Biology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA; ANID - Millennium Science Initiative Program - Millennium Nucleus in the Biology of the Intestinal Microbiota, Santiago, Chile.
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- Department of Biology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA; ANID - Millennium Science Initiative Program - Millennium Nucleus in the Biology of the Intestinal Microbiota, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Biology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA; ANID - Millennium Science Initiative Program - Millennium Nucleus in the Biology of the Intestinal Microbiota, Santiago, Chile
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Delerue T, Anantharaman V, Gilmore MC, Popham DL, Cava F, Aravind L, Ramamurthi KS. Bacterial developmental checkpoint that directly monitors cell surface morphogenesis. Dev Cell 2022; 57:344-360.e6. [PMID: 35065768 PMCID: PMC8991396 DOI: 10.1016/j.devcel.2021.12.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Bacillus subtilis spores are encased in two concentric shells: an outer proteinaceous "coat" and an inner peptidoglycan "cortex," separated by a membrane. Cortex assembly depends on coat assembly initiation, but how cells achieve this coordination across the membrane is unclear. Here, we report that the protein SpoVID monitors the polymerization state of the coat basement layer via an extension to a functional intracellular LysM domain that arrests sporulation when coat assembly is initiated improperly. Whereas extracellular LysM domains bind mature peptidoglycan, SpoVID LysM binds to the membrane-bound lipid II peptidoglycan precursor. We propose that improper coat assembly exposes the SpoVID LysM domain, which then sequesters lipid II and prevents cortex assembly. SpoVID defines a widespread group of firmicute proteins with a characteristic N-terminal domain and C-terminal peptidoglycan-binding domains that might combine coat and cortex assembly roles to mediate a developmental checkpoint linking the morphogenesis of two spatially separated supramolecular structures.
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- Thomas Delerue
- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS), Department of Molecular Biology, Umeå University, 90187 Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- Laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS), Department of Molecular Biology, Umeå University, 90187 Umeå, Sweden
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- National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA,Lead contact,Correspondence:
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Portinha IM, Douillard FP, Korkeala H, Lindström M. Sporulation Strategies and Potential Role of the Exosporium in Survival and Persistence of Clostridium botulinum. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23020754. [PMID: 35054941 PMCID: PMC8775613 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23020754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Clostridium botulinum produces the botulinum neurotoxin that causes botulism, a rare but potentially lethal paralysis. Endospores play an important role in the survival, transmission, and pathogenesis of C. botulinum. C. botulinum strains are very diverse, both genetically and ecologically. Group I strains are terrestrial, mesophilic, and produce highly heat-resistant spores, while Group II strains can be terrestrial (type B) or aquatic (type E) and are generally psychrotrophic and produce spores of moderate heat resistance. Group III strains are either terrestrial or aquatic, mesophilic or slightly thermophilic, and the heat resistance properties of their spores are poorly characterized. Here, we analyzed the sporulation dynamics in population, spore morphology, and other spore properties of 10 C. botulinum strains belonging to Groups I–III. We propose two distinct sporulation strategies used by C. botulinum Groups I–III strains, report their spore properties, and suggest a putative role for the exosporium in conferring high heat resistance. Strains within each physiological group produced spores with similar characteristics, likely reflecting adaptation to respective environmental habitats. Our work provides new information on the spores and on the population and single-cell level strategies in the sporulation of C. botulinum.
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Insights into the Structure and Protein Composition of Moorella thermoacetica Spores Formed at Different Temperatures. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23010550. [PMID: 35008975 PMCID: PMC8745062 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23010550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The bacterium Moorella thermoacetica produces the most heat-resistant spores of any spoilage-causing microorganism known in the food industry. Previous work by our group revealed that the resistance of these spores to wet heat and biocides was lower when spores were produced at a lower temperature than the optimal temperature. Here, we used electron microcopy to characterize the ultrastructure of the coat of the spores formed at different sporulation temperatures; we found that spores produced at 55 °C mainly exhibited a lamellar inner coat tightly associated with a diffuse outer coat, while spores produced at 45 °C showed an inner and an outer coat separated by a less electron-dense zone. Moreover, misarranged coat structures were more frequently observed when spores were produced at the lower temperature. We then analyzed the proteome of the spores obtained at either 45 °C or 55 °C with respect to proteins putatively involved in the spore coat, exosporium, or in spore resistance. Some putative spore coat proteins, such as CotSA, were only identified in spores produced at 55 °C; other putative exosporium and coat proteins were significantly less abundant in spores produced at 45 °C. Altogether, our results suggest that sporulation temperature affects the structure and protein composition of M. thermoacetica spores.
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Lv R, Liu D, Zhou J. Bacterial spore inactivation by non-thermal technologies: resistance and inactivation mechanisms. Curr Opin Food Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cofs.2020.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Microorganisms efficiently colonize the external and internal surfaces of the animal body establishing mutually beneficial interactions and forming site- and individual-specific microbiota. The degradation of complex polysaccharides in the animal gut, the production of useful compounds, protection against pathogenic microorganisms and contribution to the development of an efficient immune system are the main beneficial effects of a balanced microbiota. A dysbiosis, an imbalanced composition of the microbiota, has been associated with a large number of diseases from gastro-intestinal or urogenital disorders to allergies, cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases and even to the onset of certain cancers. A growing body of evidence has indicated that probiotic treatments, aimed at maintaining or rebalancing the microbiota, are useful to treat/prevent those illnesses. Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria are the most common microbes used in probiotic preparations; however, other bacteria and yeast cells are also widely used in commercial products. Here we focus on the use of bacterial spore formers as probiotics. Spore formers have been marketed as probiotics for over 50 years and are now extensively used for the treatment of intestinal disorders and as dietary supplements in humans, as growth promoters and competitive exclusion agents in animals.
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Qin Y, Faheem A, Hu Y. A spore-based portable kit for on-site detection of fluoride ions. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 419:126467. [PMID: 34182423 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The excess residues of fluoride ions cause serious human health problems, making their detection highly valuable. In this work, a whole-cell-based biosensor was presented for the detection of fluoride ions, which can inhibit the color reaction of 3,3',5,5',-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) catalyzed by the CotA-laccase of spore surface. This reaction for the detection of fluoride ions could be read out through UV-vis spectrophotometer, smartphone, or standard colorimetric card within 10 min. Under optimum conditions, a linear range of 1-600 μmol L-1 with a detection limit of 0.12 μmol L-1 (3σ/k) was achieved for fluoride ions detection by using UV-vis spectrophotometer. The biosensor coupling with smartphone had a good linear response to fluoride ions concentration in the range of 5-600 μmol L-1 with LOD of 0.90 μmol L-1 (3σ/k). The standard colorimetric card can be directly used for recognizing the fluoride ions level via naked-eyes. A portable kit based on a colorimetric card and smartphone was developed and has been successfully applied for fluoride ions monitoring in surface waters and groundwater. This developed method has several advantages such as rapid, outstanding selectivity and anti-interference, low-cost, ease of operation and storage, and eco-friendliness, meeting the demands of point-of-care testing of fluoride ions and disease prevention.
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- Yuqing Qin
- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China.
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Kizhakkekalam VK, Chakraborty K. Marine Macroalga-associated Bacillus amyloliquefaciens as Prospective Probiotic. JOURNAL OF AQUATIC FOOD PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/10498850.2021.1974140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Vinaya Kizhakkepatt Kizhakkekalam
- Marine Biotechnology Division, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin, India
- Faculty of Marine Sciences, Lakeside Campus, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin, India
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- Faculty of Marine Sciences, Lakeside Campus, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin, India
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Tu Z, Dekker HL, Roseboom W, Swarge BN, Setlow P, Brul S, Kramer G. High Resolution Analysis of Proteome Dynamics during Bacillus subtilis Sporulation. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22179345. [PMID: 34502250 PMCID: PMC8431406 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22179345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2021] [Revised: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Bacillus subtilis vegetative cells switch to sporulation upon nutrient limitation. To investigate the proteome dynamics during sporulation, high-resolution time-lapse proteomics was performed in a cell population that was induced to sporulate synchronously. Here, we are the first to comprehensively investigate the changeover of sporulation regulatory proteins, coat proteins, and other proteins involved in sporulation and spore biogenesis. Protein co-expression analysis revealed four co-expressed modules (termed blue, brown, green, and yellow). Modules brown and green are upregulated during sporulation and contain proteins associated with sporulation. Module blue is negatively correlated with modules brown and green, containing ribosomal and metabolic proteins. Finally, module yellow shows co-expression with the three other modules. Notably, several proteins not belonging to any of the known transcription regulons were identified as co-expressed with modules brown and green, and might also play roles during sporulation. Finally, levels of some coat proteins, for example morphogenetic coat proteins, decreased late in sporulation.
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- Zhiwei Tu
- Laboratory for Mass Spectrometry of Biomolecules, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (Z.T.); (H.L.D.); (W.R.); (B.N.S.)
- Laboratory for Molecular Biology and Microbial Food Safety, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Mass Spectrometry of Biomolecules, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (Z.T.); (H.L.D.); (W.R.); (B.N.S.)
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- Laboratory for Mass Spectrometry of Biomolecules, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (Z.T.); (H.L.D.); (W.R.); (B.N.S.)
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- Laboratory for Mass Spectrometry of Biomolecules, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (Z.T.); (H.L.D.); (W.R.); (B.N.S.)
- Laboratory for Molecular Biology and Microbial Food Safety, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biophysics, UCONN Health, Farmington, CT 06030-3305, USA;
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- Laboratory for Molecular Biology and Microbial Food Safety, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Correspondence: (S.B.); (G.K.); Tel.: +31-20-525-7079/6970 (S.B.); +31-20-525-5457 (G.K.)
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- Laboratory for Mass Spectrometry of Biomolecules, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (Z.T.); (H.L.D.); (W.R.); (B.N.S.)
- Correspondence: (S.B.); (G.K.); Tel.: +31-20-525-7079/6970 (S.B.); +31-20-525-5457 (G.K.)
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Shen A. Clostridioides difficile Spore Formation and Germination: New Insights and Opportunities for Intervention. Annu Rev Microbiol 2021; 74:545-566. [PMID: 32905755 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-micro-011320-011321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Spore formation and germination are essential for the bacterial pathogen Clostridioides difficile to transmit infection. Despite the importance of these developmental processes to the infection cycle of C. difficile, the molecular mechanisms underlying how this obligate anaerobe forms infectious spores and how these spores germinate to initiate infection were largely unknown until recently. Work in the last decade has revealed that C. difficile uses a distinct mechanism for sensing and transducing germinant signals relative to previously characterized spore formers. The C. difficile spore assembly pathway also exhibits notable differences relative to Bacillus spp., where spore formation has been more extensively studied. For both these processes, factors that are conserved only in C. difficile or the related Peptostreptococcaceae family are employed, and even highly conserved spore proteins can have differential functions or requirements in C. difficile compared to other spore formers. This review summarizes our current understanding of the mechanisms controlling C. difficile spore formation and germination and describes strategies for inhibiting these processes to prevent C. difficile infection and disease recurrence.
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- Aimee Shen
- Department of Molecular Biology and Microbiology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts 02111, USA;
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Ikeda T. Bacterial biosilicification: a new insight into the global silicon cycle. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2021; 85:1324-1331. [PMID: 33877302 DOI: 10.1093/bbb/zbab069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Biosilicification is the process by which organisms incorporate soluble, monomeric silicic acid, Si(OH)4, in the form of polymerized insoluble silica, SiO2. Biosilicifying eukaryotes, including diatoms, siliceous sponges, and higher plants, have been the targets of intense research to study the molecular mechanisms underlying biosilicification. By contrast, prokaryotic biosilicification has been less well studied, partly because the biosilicifying capability of well-known bacteria was not recognized until recently. This review summarizes recent findings on bacterial extracellular and intracellular biosilicification, the latter of which has been demonstrated only recently in bacteria. The topics discussed herein include bacterial (and archaeal) extracellular biosilicification in geothermal environments, encapsulation of Bacillus spores within a silica layer, and silicon accumulation in marine cyanobacteria. The possible contribution of bacterial biosilicification to the global silicon cycle is also discussed.
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- Takeshi Ikeda
- Unit of Biotechnology, Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan
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