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Wang Z, Wang H, Bai J, Cai S, Qu D, Xie Y, Wu Y. The Staphylococcus aureus ArlS Kinase Inhibitor Tilmicosin Has Potent Anti-Biofilm Activity in Both Static and Flow Conditions. Microorganisms 2024; 12:256. [PMID: 38399660 PMCID: PMC10891534 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12020256] [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: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Staphylococcus aureus can form biofilms on biotic surfaces or implanted materials, leading to biofilm-associated diseases in humans and animals that are refractory to conventional antibiotic treatment. Recent studies indicate that the unique ArlRS regulatory system in S. aureus is a promising target for screening inhibitors that may eradicate formed biofilms, retard virulence and break antimicrobial resistance. In this study, by screening in the library of FDA-approved drugs, tilmicosin was found to inhibit ArlS histidine kinase activity (IC50 = 1.09 μM). By constructing a promoter-fluorescence reporter system, we found that tilmicosin at a concentration of 0.75 μM or 1.5 μM displayed strong inhibition on the expression of the ArlRS regulon genes spx and mgrA in the S. aureus USA300 strain. Microplate assay and confocal laser scanning microscopy showed that tilmicosin at a sub-minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) had a potent inhibitory effect on biofilms formed by multiple S. aureus strains and a strong biofilm-forming strain of S. epidermidis. In addition, tilmicosin at three-fold of MIC disrupted USA300 mature biofilms and had a strong bactericidal effect on embedded bacteria. Furthermore, in a BioFlux flow biofilm assay, tilmicosin showed potent anti-biofilm activity and synergized with oxacillin against USA300.
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Virology (MOE/NHC/CAMS), Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Pathogenic Microorganisms and Infection, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China (S.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Virology (MOE/NHC/CAMS), Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Pathogenic Microorganisms and Infection, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China (S.C.)
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Hess J, Kreitlow A, Rohn K, Hennig-Pauka I, Abdulmawjood A. Rapid Diagnostic of Streptococcus suis in Necropsy Samples of Pigs by thrA-Based Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay. Microorganisms 2023; 11:2447. [PMID: 37894105 PMCID: PMC10608932 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11102447] [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: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Streptococcus (S.) suis presents a serious threat to the pig industry as well as food safety and public health. Although several LAMP assays have been developed for the identification of S. suis, no universal assay is so far available for the field-suitable examination of clinical pig specimens. Based on the thrA housekeeping gene, a new loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay was developed and validated for the detection of S. suis in the brain and joints of pigs. For this LAMP assay, two different methods for the extraction of DNA from brain and joint swabs were compared. Using the LPTV boiling method, the detection limit of LAMP was 1.08 CFU/reaction, while the detection limit was 53.8 CFU/reaction using a commercial DNA extraction kit. The detection limits of thrA-LAMP in combination with the LPTV boiling method were 104-105 CFU/swab in the presence of brain tissue and 103-104 CFU/swab in the presence of joint tissue. The diagnostic quality criteria of LAMP were determined by the examination of 49 brain swabs and 34 joint swabs obtained during routine diagnostic necropsies. Applying the LPTV boiling method to brain swabs, the sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values of thrA-LAMP were 88.0, 95.8, 95.7, and 88.5% using cultural investigation as a reference method, and 76.7, 100, 100, and 73.1% using real-time PCR as a reference method. Based on these results, the thrA-LAMP assay combined with the LPTV boiling method is suitable for rapid detection of S. suis from brain swabs.
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- Julian Hess
- Field Station for Epidemiology (Bakum), University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation, 49456 Bakum, Germany;
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- Institute for Food Quality and Food Safety, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation, 30173 Hannover, Germany;
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- Institute for Biometry, Epidemiology and Information Processing, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation, 30559 Hannover, Germany;
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- Field Station for Epidemiology (Bakum), University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation, 49456 Bakum, Germany;
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- Institute for Food Quality and Food Safety, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation, 30173 Hannover, Germany;
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Soltan Dallal MM, Zeynali Kelishomi F, Nikkhahi F, Zahraei Salehi T, Fardsanei F, Peymani A. Biofilm formation, antimicrobial resistance genes, and genetic diversity of Salmonella enterica subspecies enterica serotype Enteritidis isolated from food and animal sources in Iran. J Glob Antimicrob Resist 2023; 34:240-246. [PMID: 37567468 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2023.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Salmonella enterica serovar Entritidis is an important pathogen in foodborne diseases and causes gastroenteritis. Several studies have investigated the genetic diversity of the strains of this bacterium. However, our knowledge of the discriminatory power of the molecular methods is limited. METHODS In total, 34 strains of S. enteritidis were isolated from food related to animals. Antibiotic resistance of the strains, antibiotic resistance genes, and biofilm formation capacity of the strains were evaluated. For the genetic analysis of the strains, PFGE was performed using AvrII restriction enzyme. RESULTS Among the tested antibiotics, cefuroxime, nalidixic acid, and ciprofloxacin showed the highest resistance rates (79.4%, 47%, and 44.2%, respectively). Only three antibiotic-resistance genes were identified in these strains (blaTEM: 67.6%, tetA: 9%, and sul2: 3%). In total, 91% of the strains were biofilm producers. Clustering of strains using AvrII for 26 samples with the same XbaI PFGE profile showed that these strains were in one clone and had high homogeneity. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, it is better to use a combination of several typing methods for typing strains that are genetically very close so that the results are reliable.
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- Mohammad Mehdi Soltan Dallal
- Division of Food Microbiology, Department of Pathobiology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Food Microbiology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Microbiology Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Microbiology Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran.
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- Medical Microbiology Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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Liu X, Jiang Z, Liu Z, Li D, Liu Z, Dong X, Yan S, Zhu L, Cui D, Chen L, Wang J. Biofilm-forming ability of Salmonella enterica strains of different serotypes isolated from multiple sources in China. Microb Pathog 2023; 182:106275. [PMID: 37516211 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2023.106275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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Salmonella is an important zoonotic and foodborne pathogen that can infect humans and animals, causing severe concerns about food safety and a heavy financial burden worldwide. The pathogen can adhere to living and abiotic surfaces by forming biofilms, which increases the risk of transmission and infection. In this study, we investigated the biofilm-forming ability of 243 Salmonella strains of 36 serotypes from different sources in China using microplate crystal violet staining method. The results showed that 99.6% tested strains, with the exception of one strain of S. Thompson, were capable of forming biofilms. The strains with the biofilm-forming ability of strong, medium and weak accounted for 2.88%, 24.28% and 72.43%, respectively. The strains of S. Havana and S. Hvittingfoss had the strongest biofilm-forming ability, with the OD570 of 0.81 ± 0.02 and 0.81 ± 0.38, respectively, while the strains of S. Agona and S. Bovismorbificans had the weakest biofilm-forming ability, with the OD570 of 0.16 ± 0.02 and 0.15 ± 0.00, respectively. Furthermore, statistical analysis results demonstrated that isolation of source had no effect on the biofilm formation ability, while the detection rates of pefABCD and ddhC were positively correlated with the biofilm formation ability of Salmonella. In particular, the detection rate of ddhC gene was more than 60% in the biofilm forming strains. These findings have important guiding significance for the investigation of pathogenesis, as well as the prevention and control of salmonellosis.
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- Xu Liu
- School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, China
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- School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, China
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- School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, China
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- School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, China
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- School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, China
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- School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, China
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- School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, China.
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- School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, China.
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- Qilu Animal Health Products Co., Ltd, Jinan, 250100, China
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- Institute of Agro-Food Sciences and Technology, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan, 250100, China
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- Laboratory of Pathogenic Microorganism Inspection, China Animal Health and Epidemiology Center, Qingdao, 266032, China
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Ruiz-Romero RA, Vargas-Bello-Pérez E. Non-aureus staphylococci and mammaliicocci as a cause of mastitis in domestic ruminants: current knowledge, advances, biomedical applications, and future perspectives - a systematic review. Vet Res Commun 2023; 47:1067-1084. [PMID: 36964436 PMCID: PMC10038778 DOI: 10.1007/s11259-023-10090-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023]
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Non-aureus staphylococci and mammaliicocci (NASM) are one of the most common causes of subclinical mastitis in dairy animals and the extent of damage by intramammary infections (IMI) caused by NASM is still under debate. The different effects of NASM on the mammary gland may be associated with differences between bacterial species. NASM are normal and abundant colonizers of humans and animals and become pathogenic only in certain situations. The veterinary interest in NASM has been intense for the last 25 years, due to the strongly increasing rate of opportunistic infections. Therefore, the objective of this review is to provide a general background of the NASM as a cause of mastitis and the most recent advances that exist to prevent and fight the biofilm formation of this group of bacteria, introduce new biomedical applications that could be used in dairy herds to reduce the risk of chronic and recurrent infections, potentially responsible for economic losses due to reduced milk production and quality. Effective treatment of biofilm infection requires a dual approach through a combination of antibiofilm and antimicrobial agents. Even though research on the development of biofilms is mainly focused on human medicine, this technology must be developed at the same time in veterinary medicine, especially in the dairy industry where IMI are extremely common.
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- Rocio Angélica Ruiz-Romero
- Departamento de Medicina y Zootecnia de Rumiantes, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Av. Universidad 3000, Ciudad de México, 04510, México.
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- School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, University of Reading, New Agriculture Building, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road, PO Box 237, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6EU, UK.
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Scandorieiro S, Teixeira FMMB, Nogueira MCL, Panagio LA, de Oliveira AG, Durán N, Nakazato G, Kobayashi RKT. Antibiofilm Effect of Biogenic Silver Nanoparticles Combined with Oregano Derivatives against Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:antibiotics12040756. [PMID: 37107119 PMCID: PMC10135348 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12040756] [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: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Resistant bacteria may kill more people than COVID-19, so the development of new antibacterials is essential, especially against microbial biofilms that are reservoirs of resistant cells. Silver nanoparticles (bioAgNP), biogenically synthesized using Fusarium oxysporum, combined with oregano derivatives, present a strategic antibacterial mechanism and prevent the emergence of resistance against planktonic microorganisms. Antibiofilm activity of four binary combinations was tested against enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC) and Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase-producing K. pneumoniae (KPC): oregano essential oil (OEO) plus bioAgNP, carvacrol (Car) plus bioAgNP, thymol (Thy) plus bioAgNP, and Car plus Thy. The antibiofilm effect was accessed using crystal violet, MTT, scanning electron microscopy, and Chromobacterium violaceum anti-quorum-sensing assays. All binary combinations acted against preformed biofilm and prevented its formation; they showed improved antibiofilm activity compared to antimicrobials individually by reducing sessile minimal inhibitory concentration up to 87.5% or further decreasing biofilm metabolic activity and total biomass. Thy plus bioAgNP extensively inhibited the growth of biofilm in polystyrene and glass surfaces, disrupted three-dimensional biofilm structure, and quorum-sensing inhibition may be involved in its antibiofilm activity. For the first time, it is shown that bioAgNP combined with oregano has antibiofilm effect against bacteria for which antimicrobials are urgently needed, such as KPC.
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- Sara Scandorieiro
- Laboratory of Basic and Applied Bacteriology, Department of Microbiology, Center of Biological Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina 86057-970, Brazil
- Laboratory of Innovation and Cosmeceutical Technology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Center of Health Sciences, Hospital Universitário de Londrina, Londrina 86038-350, Brazil
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- Department of Dermatological, Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, Faculdade de Medicina de Sao Jose do Rio Preto, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil
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- Department of Dermatological, Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, Faculdade de Medicina de Sao Jose do Rio Preto, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Medical Mycology and Oral Microbiology, Department of Microbiology, Center of Biological Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina 86057-970, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology, Department of Microbiology, Center of Biological Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina 86057-970, Brazil
- Laboratory of Electron Microscopy and Microanalysis, Center of Biological Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina 86057-970, Brazil
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- Institute of Biology, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas 13083-862, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Basic and Applied Bacteriology, Department of Microbiology, Center of Biological Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina 86057-970, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Basic and Applied Bacteriology, Department of Microbiology, Center of Biological Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina 86057-970, Brazil
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Afonso AC, Sousa M, Pinto AR, Cotovio M, Simões M, Saavedra MJ. Biofilm Production by Critical Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogens from an Equine Wound. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:ani13081342. [PMID: 37106905 PMCID: PMC10135353 DOI: 10.3390/ani13081342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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As in human medicine, in veterinary medicine, chronic wounds are often related to polymicrobial infections and the presence of a biofilm, which compromises the effectiveness of therapeutic approaches. In this study, a Lusitano mare presented a 21-day-old chronic wound that was only being treated with an antiseptic. A swab sample was collected, and three isolates of Staphylococcus aureus and one of Pseudomonas aeruginosa were isolated. S. aureus did not show resistance to a panel of antibiotics. However, the P. aeruginosa isolate showed a resistance profile to carbapenems and fluoroquinolones, which may suggest a cross-resistance between antiseptic and antibiotics, given that no antibiotic therapy was applied to the wound or the mare in the previous year. Further experiments were conducted to assess the ability of the isolates to form biofilms, and to ascertain their susceptibility to gentamicin. The results demonstrated that the isolates produced biofilms. Gentamicin at the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and 10× MIC caused biofilm removal between 59.3% and 85.7%, with the highest removal percentage being obtained for the P. aeruginosa isolate (at 10× MIC concentration). This study reveals that an equine wound was colonized by antibiotic resistant bacteria, and that all the wound colonizers could form biofilms, demonstrating the relevance of an adequate diagnosis and treatment when there is a suspicion of a biofilm-infected wound. It also highlights the possibility of resistance transmission between animals, animals and humans, or animals and the environment.
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- Ana C Afonso
- LEPABE-Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE-Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- CITAB-Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences and Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- LEPABE-Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE-Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- CITAB-Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences and Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences-Antimicrobials, Biocides & Biofilms Unit, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- CECAV-Veterinary and Animal Research Centre and Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science (AL4AnimalS), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- LEPABE-Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE-Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- CITAB-Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences and Inov4Agro, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Department of Veterinary Sciences-Antimicrobials, Biocides & Biofilms Unit, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- CECAV-Veterinary and Animal Research Centre and Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science (AL4AnimalS), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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Domingues Paulino R, Williams JM. Chronic axillary wounds in cats: what do we know and how should we manage them? J Feline Med Surg 2023; 25:1098612X231162880. [PMID: 37038310 PMCID: PMC10811975 DOI: 10.1177/1098612x231162880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
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PRACTICAL RELEVANCE Axillary wounds most often occur in outdoor cats that wear a collar, typically after having been missing. These wounds are commonly chronic and indolent in nature, and although there is so far no consensus on an explanation for this, it is likely that there are several factors involved. CLINICAL CHALLENGES Axillary wounds are often difficult to manage due to the frequent presence of infection, their histopathological characteristics and their location, where there is excessive tension and movement of the axillary tissues. Initial surgical treatment has a high reported incidence of failure and complications in the literature, with wound breakdown reported most commonly. Giving due consideration to the difficulties of managing these wounds, however, will help practitioners to decrease the occurrence of complications and the need for multiple procedures, and therefore improve the outcome. EQUIPMENT Initial approach and surgical management can be achieved using standard medical equipment and surgical kit available to general practitioners. EVIDENCE BASE This review discusses the surgical techniques reported in the literature to have successfully treated chronic axillary wounds and recommendations are also provided based on the authors' clinical experience.
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- Vets Now 24/7 Hospital Manchester, 98 Bury Old Road, Whitefield, Manchester M45 6TQ, UK
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Kher L, Kelley K, Santoro D. Ultrastructural Analysis of Differences in the Growth and Maturation of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius Biofilm on Biotic and Abiotic Surfaces. Microbiol Spectr 2023; 11:e0357722. [PMID: 36779719 PMCID: PMC10100830 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.03577-22] [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: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/14/2023] Open
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Biofilms are extremely complex yet systematic microbial structures. Studies comparing the differences in their growth on living and nonliving surfaces by electron microscopy are limited. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to ultrastructurally investigate the differences in the growth and development of Staphylococcal biofilm on polycarbonate filters and canine skin explants. Using scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM and TEM), Staphylococcus pseudintermedius was incubated for 6, 12, 24, 48, and 72 h. It was observed that similar amounts of exopolymeric substance (EPS) were deposited on the biofilm on both surfaces, but the biofilm on the skin explants was primarily flat, whereas the biofilm on the membrane developed a multilayered plateaued look. Microcolony formation was only observed on the membrane filter during the early stages of biofilm development. On the membrane biofilms, EPS was observed to be deposited in a distinctive pattern. EPS deposition on the membrane surface was observed to peak before it declined, but on the explant, a constant increase was observed at all time points. Cell exposure to the environment on both the membrane filters and explants differed depending on the stage of biofilm formation. On both the membranes and the skin explants, there was a perceptible difference between the biofilm growth patterns and speeds. The results of this study suggest that data extrapolated from studies on biofilm bactericidal compounds performed on abiotic surfaces (such as polycarbonate filters) may not be entirely applicable to biofilm growing on biotic surfaces (e.g., skin) due to ultrastructural variations revealed in this study. IMPORTANCE Biofilm has been recognized as an important source of antimicrobial resistance. These sessile microbial colonies tend to attach and grow on every surface, biotic and abiotic, and they account for approximately 80% of chronic and recurrent infections. Biofilms are not all alike; they have different structures and microbial compositions. This high variability allows for differences in the production of exopolymer substances, affecting antimicrobial penetration. No studies have been published that simultaneously compare the structure of biofilms grown on abiotic (in vitro) and biotic (ex vivo) surfaces. To identify treatment alternatives, it is essential to understand the differences between biofilms. The results of the study show how biofilm structures and compositions are dependent on the substrate on which they grow.
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- Lopamudra Kher
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research (ICBR), Electron Microscopy Core Facility, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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Molecular Detection of Virulence Factors in Salmonella serovars Isolated from Poultry and Human Samples. Vet Med Int 2023; 2023:1875253. [PMID: 36910894 PMCID: PMC9998162 DOI: 10.1155/2023/1875253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Salmonellosis is a common infectious disease in humans caused by Salmonella spp., which in recent years has shown an increase in its incidence, with products of avian origin being a common source of transmission. To present a successful infective cycle, there are molecular mechanisms such as virulence factors that provide characteristics that facilitate survival, colonization, and damage to the host. According to this, the study aims to characterize the virulence factors of Salmonella spp. strains isolated from broilers (n = 39) and humans (n = 10). The presence of 24 virulence genes was evaluated using end-point PCR. All the strains of Salmonella spp. isolated from broiler chickens revealed presence of 7/24 (29, 16%) virulence genes (lpfA, csgA, sitC, sipB, sopB, sopE, and sivH). Regarding the strains isolated from cases of gastroenteritis in humans, all strains contained (14/24, 58, 33%) virulence genes (lpfA, csgA, pagC, msgA, spiA, sitC, iroN, sipB, orgA, hilA, sopB, sifA, avrA, and sivH). In summary, the presence of virulence genes in different strains of Salmonella isolated from broilers and humans could be described as bacteria with potential pathogenicity due to the type and number of virulence genes detected. These findings are beneficial for the pathogenic monitoring of Salmonella in Colombia.
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Ratia C, Sueiro S, Soengas RG, Iglesias MJ, López-Ortiz F, Soto SM. Gold(III) Complexes Activity against Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria of Veterinary Significance. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11121728. [PMID: 36551386 PMCID: PMC9774617 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11121728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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The emergence and spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria are a global concern. The lack of new antibiotics in the pipeline points to the need for developing new strategies. In this sense, gold(III) complexes (G3Cs) could be a promising alternative due to their recently described antibacterial activity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of G3Cs alone and in combination with colistin against pathogenic bacteria from veterinary sources. Minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) values were determined by broth microdilution and compared with clinically relevant antibiotics. Antibiofilm activity was determined by crystal violet staining. Combinations of selected G3Cs with colistin and cytotoxicity in commercial human cell lines were evaluated. Four and seven G3Cs showed antibacterial effect against Gram-negative and Gram-positive strains, respectively, with this activity being higher among Gram-positive strains. The G3Cs showed antibiofilm activity against Gram-negative species at concentrations similar or one to four folds higher than the corresponding MICs. Combination of G3Cs with colistin showed a potential synergistic antibacterial effect reducing concentrations and toxicity of both agents. The antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity, the synergistic effect when combined with colistin and the in vitro toxicity suggest that G3Cs would provide a new therapeutic alternative against multidrug-resistant bacteria from veterinary origin.
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- Carlos Ratia
- ISGlobal, Hospital Clínic—Universitat de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- ISGlobal, Hospital Clínic—Universitat de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica e Inorgánica, Universidad de Oviedo, Julián Clavería 7, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Área de Química Orgánica, Centro de Investigación CIAIMBITAL, Universidad de Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain
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- Área de Química Orgánica, Centro de Investigación CIAIMBITAL, Universidad de Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain
- Correspondence: (F.L.-O.); (S.M.S.)
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- ISGlobal, Hospital Clínic—Universitat de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- CIBER Enfermedades Infecciosas (CIBERINFEC), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Correspondence: (F.L.-O.); (S.M.S.)
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Guéneau V, Plateau-Gonthier J, Arnaud L, Piard JC, Castex M, Briandet R. Positive biofilms to guide surface microbial ecology in livestock buildings. Biofilm 2022; 4:100075. [PMID: 35494622 PMCID: PMC9039864 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioflm.2022.100075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The increase in human consumption of animal proteins implies changes in the management of meat production. This is followed by increasingly restrictive regulations on antimicrobial products such as chemical biocides and antibiotics, used in particular to control pathogens that can spread zoonotic diseases. Aligned with the One Health concept, alternative biological solutions are under development and are starting to be used in animal production. Beneficial bacteria able to form positive biofilms and guide surface microbial ecology to limit microbial pathogen settlement are promising tools that could complement existing biosecurity practices to maintain the hygiene of livestock buildings. Although the benefits of positive biofilms have already been documented, the associated fundamental mechanisms and the rationale of the microbial composition of these new products are still sparce. This review provides an overview of the envisioned modes of action of positive biofilms used on livestock building surfaces and the resulting criteria for the selection of the appropriate microorganisms for this specific application. Limits and advantages of this biosecurity approach are discussed as well as the impact of such practices along the food chain, from farm to fork.
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- Virgile Guéneau
- Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Micalis Institute, 78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France
- Lallemand SAS, 31702, Blagnac, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Micalis Institute, 78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Micalis Institute, 78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France
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Silva V, Correia E, Pereira JE, González-Machado C, Capita R, Alonso-Calleja C, Igrejas G, Poeta P. Biofilm Formation of Staphylococcus aureus from Pets, Livestock, and Wild Animals: Relationship with Clonal Lineages and Antimicrobial Resistance. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11060772. [PMID: 35740178 PMCID: PMC9219840 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11060772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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This study aimed to compare the biofilm formation ability of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from a wide range of animals and study the association between biofilm formation and antimicrobial resistance and genetic lineages. A total of 214 S. aureus strains isolated from pets, livestock, and wild animals were evaluated regarding their ability to form biofilms by the microtiter biofilm assay and their structure via confocal scanning laser microscopy. Statistical analysis was used to find an association between biofilm formation and antimicrobial resistance, multidrug resistance, sequence types (STs), spa and agr-types of the isolates. The antimicrobial susceptibility of 24 h-old biofilms was assessed against minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) and 10× MIC of amikacin and tetracycline, and the biomass reduction was measured. The metabolic activity of biofilms after antimicrobial treatment was evaluated by the XTT assay. All isolates were had the ability to form biofilms. Yet, significant differences in biofilm biomass production were detected among animal species. Multidrug resistance had a positive association with biofilm formation as well as methicillin-resistance. Significant differences were also detected among the clonal lineages of the isolates. Both tetracycline and amikacin were able to significantly reduce the biofilm mass. However, none of the antimicrobials were able to eradicate the biofilm at the maximum concentration used. Our results provide important information on the biofilm-forming capacity of animal-adapted S. aureus isolates, which may have potential implications for the development of new biofilm-targeted therapeutics.
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- Vanessa Silva
- Microbiology and Antibiotic Resistance Team (MicroART), Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
- Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
- Functional Genomics and Proteomics Unit, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- Center for Computational and Stochastic Mathematics (CEMAT), Department of Mathematics, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- CECAV—Veterinary and Animal Research Centre, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science (AL4AnimalS), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Veterinary Faculty, University of León, E-24071 León, Spain; (C.G.-M.); (R.C.); (C.A.-C.)
- Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of León, E-24071 León, Spain
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Veterinary Faculty, University of León, E-24071 León, Spain; (C.G.-M.); (R.C.); (C.A.-C.)
- Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of León, E-24071 León, Spain
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Veterinary Faculty, University of León, E-24071 León, Spain; (C.G.-M.); (R.C.); (C.A.-C.)
- Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of León, E-24071 León, Spain
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- Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
- Functional Genomics and Proteomics Unit, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- Microbiology and Antibiotic Resistance Team (MicroART), Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
- CECAV—Veterinary and Animal Research Centre, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science (AL4AnimalS), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Correspondence:
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Effect of Nanosulfur Against Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 106:3201-3213. [PMID: 35384449 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-022-11872-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Multidrug resistance (MDR) has significantly increased in the past decades and the use of nanotechnology has opened new venues for novel treatments. Nanosulfur is a potent antimicrobial agent and a cheaper alternative to other nanomaterials. However, very few studies have been published on its activity against MDR organisms. Therefore, the goal of this in vitro study was to assess cytotoxicity, antimicrobial, and anti-biofilm activity of nanosulfur (47 nm, orthorhombic) against clinical isolates of MDR Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (SP) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) in planktonic and biofilm state using canine skin explants. Nanosilver (50 nm, spherical) was tested as a comparative control. Concentrations between 1866.7 and 0.11 μg/mL of both nanoparticles were tested. The ultrastructure of nanosulfur was assessed via electron microscopy. Both types of nanoparticles showed no direct cytotoxicity on a canine keratinocyte cell line. In the planktonic phase, nanosulfur was able to inhibit or kill (6-log10 reduction of CFU) 7 of 10 MDR-SP isolates at 233.3 μg/mL, whereas, when in biofilm state, 6 of 10 isolates were killed at different concentrations (233.33 to 1866.7 μg/mL). Nanosilver did not show any antimicrobial or anti-biofilm activity at any concentrations tested. Both types of nanoparticles were ineffective against MDR-PA in either state. Ultrastructurally, nanosulfur was present in individual nanoparticles as well as forming larger nanoclusters. This is the first study showing an antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activity of nanosulfur for MDR-SP in absence of cytotoxicity. Nanosulfur has the potential to be used in veterinary and human medicine as effective, safe, and cheap alternative to antimicrobials and anti-biofilm agents currently available. KEY POINTS: • Nanosulfur is a better alternative than nanosilver to treat MDR-Staphylococci. • Nanosulfur is an effective agent against MDR-Staphyloccocal biofilm. • Canine skin explant model is reliable for testing anti-biofilm agents.
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Mookherjee A, Jurkevitch E. Interactions between Bdellovibrio and like organisms and bacteria in biofilms: beyond predator-prey dynamics. Environ Microbiol 2021; 24:998-1011. [PMID: 34816563 DOI: 10.1111/1462-2920.15844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Bdellovibrio and like organisms (BALOs) prey on Gram-negative bacteria in the planktonic phase as well as in biofilms, with the ability to reduce prey populations by orders of magnitude. During the last few years, evidence has mounted for a significant ecological role for BALOs, with important implications for our understanding of microbial community dynamics as well as for applications against pathogens, including drug-resistant pathogens, in medicine, agriculture and aquaculture, and in industrial settings for various uses. However, our understanding of biofilm predation by BALOs is still very fragmentary, including gaps in their effect on biofilm structure, on prey resistance, and on evolutionary outcomes of both predators and prey. Furthermore, their impact on biofilms has been shown to reach beyond predation, as they are reported to reduce biofilm structures of non-prey cells (including Gram-positive bacteria). Here, we review the available literature on BALOs in biofilms, extending known aspects to potential mechanisms employed by the predators to grow in biofilms. Within that context, we discuss the potential ecological significance and potential future utilization of the predatory and enzymatic possibilities offered by BALOs in medical, agricultural and environmental applications.
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- Abhirup Mookherjee
- Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Institute of Environmental Sciences, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Institute of Environmental Sciences, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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Antibiofilm activity of host defence peptides: complexity provides opportunities. Nat Rev Microbiol 2021; 19:786-797. [PMID: 34183822 DOI: 10.1038/s41579-021-00585-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Host defence peptides (HDPs) are integral components of innate immunity across all living organisms. These peptides can exert direct antibacterial effects, targeting planktonic cells (referred to as antimicrobial peptides), and exhibit antibiofilm (referred to as antibiofilm peptides), antiviral, antifungal and host-directed immunomodulatory activities. In this Review, we discuss how the complex functional attributes of HDPs provide many opportunities for the development of antimicrobial therapeutics, focusing particularly on their emerging antibiofilm properties. The mechanisms of action of antibiofilm peptides are compared and contrasted with those of antimicrobial peptides. Furthermore, obstacles for the practical translation of candidate peptides into therapeutics and the potential solutions are discussed. Critically, HDPs have the value-added assets of complex functional attributes, particularly antibiofilm and anti-inflammatory activities and their synergy with conventional antibiotics.
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Loy JD, Hille M, Maier G, Clawson ML. Component Causes of Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis - The Role of Moraxella Species in the Epidemiology of Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis. Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract 2021; 37:279-293. [PMID: 34049659 DOI: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2021.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK) involves multiple factors and opportunistic pathogens, including members of the genus Moraxella, specifically M bovis. The causal role of M bovis is clear, where the presence of virulence factors that facilitate colonization (pili) and host cytotoxicity (RTX toxins) are well characterized, and IBK has been reproduced in many models. Experimental infection with M bovoculi has failed to reproduce IBK-typical lesions in cattle thus far. However, recent work using genomics and mass spectrometry have found genomic diversity and recombination within these species, making species differentiation complex and challenging the ability to assign IBK causality to these organisms.
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- John Dustin Loy
- Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 4040 East Campus Loop North 115Q NVDC, Lincoln, NE 68583-0907, USA.
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- Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 4040 East Campus Loop North 115Q NVDC, Lincoln, NE 68583-0907, USA
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- Department of Population Health & Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California Davis, 1 Shields Avenue, VM3B, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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- US Meat Animal Research Center, USDA Agriculture Research Service, Clay Center, 844 Road 313, Clay Center, NE 68933, USA
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Effects of the Quinone Oxidoreductase WrbA on Escherichia coli Biofilm Formation and Oxidative Stress. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10060919. [PMID: 34204135 PMCID: PMC8229589 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10060919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 05/30/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The effects of natural compounds on biofilm formation have been extensively studied, with the goal of identifying biofilm formation antagonists at sub-lethal concentrations. Salicylic and cinnamic acids are some examples of these compounds that interact with the quinone oxidoreductase WrbA, a potential biofilm modulator and an antibiofilm compound biomarker. However, WrbA’s role in biofilm development is still poorly understood. To investigate the key roles of WrbA in biofilm maturation and oxidative stress, Escherichia coli wild-type and ∆wrbA mutant strains were used. Furthermore, we reported the functional validation of WrbA as a molecular target of salicylic and cinnamic acids. The lack of WrbA did not impair planktonic growth, but rather affected the biofilm formation through a mechanism that depends on reactive oxygen species (ROS). The loss of WrbA function resulted in an ROS-sensitive phenotype that showed reductions in biofilm-dwelling cells, biofilm thickness, matrix polysaccharide content, and H2O2 tolerance. Endogenous oxidative events in the mutant strain generated a stressful condition to which the bacterium responded by increasing the catalase activity to compensate for the lack of WrbA. Cinnamic and salicylic acids inhibited the quinone oxidoreductase activity of purified recombinant WrbA. The effects of these antibiofilm molecules on WrbA function was proven for the first time.
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Beloin C, McDougald D. Speciality Grand Challenge for "Biofilms". Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2021; 11:632429. [PMID: 33692967 PMCID: PMC7937965 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2021.632429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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- Christophe Beloin
- Genetics of Biofilms Laboratory, Institut Pasteur, UMR CNRS2001, Paris, France
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- iîhree lnstitute, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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Kadam S, Madhusoodhanan V, Bandgar A, Kaushik KS. From Treatise to Test: Evaluating Traditional Remedies for Anti-Biofilm Potential. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:566334. [PMID: 33192509 PMCID: PMC7656780 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.566334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Traditional plant-based remedies hold vast potential as novel antimicrobial agents, particularly for recalcitrant infection states such as biofilms. To explore their potential, it is important to bring these remedies out of historical treatises, and into present-day scientific evaluation. Using an example of Indian traditional medicine (Ayurveda), we present a perspective toward evaluating historical remedies for anti-biofilm potential. Across compendia, we identified three plant-based remedies (of Kalanchoe pinnata, Cynodon dactylon, and Ocimum tenuiflorum) recommended for wounds. The remedies were reconstituted in accordance with historical practices, and tested for their effects on biofilm formation and eradication assays of wound pathogens, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. Based on our approach and the results obtained, we provide insights into the considerations and challenges related to identifying potential remedies in historical texts, and testing them in the laboratory with standard biofilm assays. We believe this will be relevant for future studies exploring anti-biofilm approaches at the interface of historical medicine and present-day scientific practices.
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- Snehal Kadam
- Institute of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India
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- Institute of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India
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- Institute of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India
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Elsayed MM, Elgohary FA, Zakaria AI, Elkenany RM, El-Khateeb AY. Novel eradication methods for Staphylococcus aureus biofilm in poultry farms and abattoirs using disinfectants loaded onto silver and copper nanoparticles. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:30716-30728. [PMID: 32468379 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-09340-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Recent developments in the nanotechnology field have created opportunities to design new biomaterials for Staphylococcus aureus biofilm eradication. These biomaterials including disinfectant-loaded nanoparticles could overcome the limitations of conventional disinfectants. The objective of this study was to assess the biocidal activity of five commercial disinfectants (DC&R®, VirkonS®, TH4++, Tek-Trol, and peracetic acid) alone and as with silver and copper nanocomposites on S. aureus biofilm at different concentrations and exposure times. Consequently, 227 samples were collected from two broiler farms, two-layer farms, and three abattoirs at El-Dakahlia Province, Egypt, during summer 2018. The samples were collected from birds as well as the surrounding environment. S. aureus strains were isolated and biofilm producers were phenotypically evaluated by Congo red agar (CRA) test. Besides, 4 biofilm-associated genes including bap, fnbA, cna, and ebps were genotypically detected by PCR technology. Out of 227 collected samples, 141 (62.1%) strains were identified as S. aureus, while 127 strains (90.1%) were S. aureus biofilm producers for all examined samples except for hand swabs of abattoir workers. The prevalence of fnbA and bap genes was 79.5% (101/127) and 20.5% (26/127), respectively but, no strains harbored cna or ebps genes. Tested nanocomposites were prepared using an aqueous solution of metal salts such as copper sulfate and silver nitrate and added to the same amount of disinfectant solution. The obtained nanocomposites were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and zeta potential which showed spherical and elongated particles and with a surface charge of disinfectants-silver and copper nanocomposites-of 2.92 and 3.43 mV, respectively. Complete eradication of S. aureus biofilm was observed after treatment with disinfectants loaded onto silver (AgNPs) and copper (CuNPs) nanoparticles in varying concentrations as well as at different exposure times in comparing to disinfectants alone. Our results exhibited the potential applications of disinfectant nanocomposites in complete eradication of S. aureus biofilm in farms and abattoirs without developing of disinfectant resistant bacteria.
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- Mona M Elsayed
- Department of Hygiene and Zoonosis, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Hygiene and Zoonosis, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Bacteriology, Mycology and Immunology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35511, Egypt
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The contest of microbial pigeon neighbors: Interspecies competition between Serratia marcescens and the human pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans. Fungal Biol 2020; 124:629-638. [PMID: 32540186 DOI: 10.1016/j.funbio.2020.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Revised: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In nature, microorganisms often exhibit competitive behavior for nutrients and limited space, allowing them to alter the virulence determinants of pathogens. The human pathogenic yeast Cryptococcus neoformans can be found organized in biofilms, a complex community composed of an extracellular matrix which confers protection against predation. The aim of this study was to evaluate and characterize antagonistic interactions between two cohabiting microorganisms: C. neoformans and the bacteria Serratia marcescens. The interaction of S. marcescens with C. neoformans expressed a negative effect on biofilm formation, polysaccharide capsule, production of urease, and melanization of the yeast. These findings evidence that competition in mixed communities can result in dominance by one species, with direct impact on the physiological modulation of virulence determinants. Such an approach is key for understating the response of communities to the presence of competitors and, ultimately, rationally designing communities to prevent and treat certain diseases.
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Tang S, Prem A, Tjokrosurjo J, Sary M, Van Bel MA, Rodrigues-Hoffmann A, Kavanagh M, Wu G, Van Eden ME, Krumbeck JA. The canine skin and ear microbiome: A comprehensive survey of pathogens implicated in canine skin and ear infections using a novel next-generation-sequencing-based assay. Vet Microbiol 2020; 247:108764. [PMID: 32768216 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2020.108764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2019] [Revised: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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This study analyzed the complex bacterial and fungal microbiota of healthy and clinically affected canine ear and skin samples. A total of 589 canine samples were included: 257 ear swab samples (128 healthy vs. 129 clinically affected) and 332 skin swab samples (172 healthy vs. 160 clinically affected) were analyzed using next-generation sequencing (NGS) to determine both relative and absolute abundances of bacteria and fungi present in the samples. This study highlighted the canine microbiota of clinically affected cases was characterized by an overall loss of microbial diversity, high microbial biomass, with overgrowth of certain members of the microbiota. The observed phenotype of these samples was best described by the combination of both relative and absolute microbial abundances. Compared to healthy samples, 78.3% of the clinically affected ear samples had microbial overgrowth; 69.8% bacterial overgrowth, 16.3% fungal overgrowth, and 7.0% had both bacterial and fungal overgrowth. The most important microbial taxa enriched in clinically affected ears were Malassezia pachydermatis, Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, Staphylococcus schleiferi, and a few anaerobic bacteria such as Finegoldia magna, Peptostreptococcus canis, and Porphyromonas cangingivalis. The anaerobic microbes identified here were previously not commonly recognized as pathogens in canine ear infections. Similar observations were found for skin samples, but yeasts and anaerobes were less abundant when compared to clinically affected cases. Results highlighted herein, signify the potential of NGS-based methods for the accurate quantification and identification of bacterial and fungal populations in diagnosing canine skin and ear infections, and highlight the limitations of traditional culture-based testing.
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- Shuiquan Tang
- MiDOG LLC, 17062 Murphy Ave, Irvine, CA, 92614, USA; Zymo Research Corporation, 17062 Murphy Ave, Irvine, CA, 92614, USA
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- MiDOG LLC, 17062 Murphy Ave, Irvine, CA, 92614, USA
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- MiDOG LLC, 17062 Murphy Ave, Irvine, CA, 92614, USA
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- MiDOG LLC, 17062 Murphy Ave, Irvine, CA, 92614, USA; Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA; Saddleback Animal Hospital, 1082 Bryan Ave, Tustin, CA, 92780, USA; Zymo Research Corporation, 17062 Murphy Ave, Irvine, CA, 92614, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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- Saddleback Animal Hospital, 1082 Bryan Ave, Tustin, CA, 92780, USA
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- MiDOG LLC, 17062 Murphy Ave, Irvine, CA, 92614, USA
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- MiDOG LLC, 17062 Murphy Ave, Irvine, CA, 92614, USA; Zymo Research Corporation, 17062 Murphy Ave, Irvine, CA, 92614, USA
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- MiDOG LLC, 17062 Murphy Ave, Irvine, CA, 92614, USA; Zymo Research Corporation, 17062 Murphy Ave, Irvine, CA, 92614, USA.
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Marshall H, Sinnott-Stutzman V, Ewing P, Bracker K, Kalis R, Khorzad R. Effect of peritoneal lavage on bacterial isolates in 40 dogs with confirmed septic peritonitis. J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) 2019; 29:635-642. [PMID: 31637851 DOI: 10.1111/vec.12893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2017] [Revised: 12/04/2017] [Accepted: 01/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate bacterial isolates, antimicrobial drug susceptibility, and change in resistance among pre- and post-lavage culture samples in dogs with septic peritonitis. DESIGN Prospective observational study. SETTING Private practice referral hospital. ANIMALS Forty client-owned dogs with confirmed septic peritonitis requiring surgical intervention. INTERVENTIONS All dogs had perioperative abdominal lavage following source control with 200 to 300 mL/kg 0.9% sterile saline. Pre- and post-lavage aerobic and anaerobic culture samples were evaluated. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Thirty-five of 40 dogs (87.5%) survived to hospital discharge. The likelihood of an aerobic organism to have multidrug resistance (resistance to 3 or more antimicrobial classes) post-lavage was a third of that pre-lavage (odds ratio [OR] 0.34, 95% CI [0.17-0.68], P = 0.01). Thirty-nine of 40 dogs (97.5%) received appropriate empiric antimicrobial therapy based on pre- and post-lavage culture results, of which 5 (12.8%) did not survive to discharge. The single dog with inappropriate antimicrobial therapy survived to discharge. The most frequent isolates detected included Escherichia coli, Clostridium perfringens, and Enterococcus faecalis. The same organism based on species was isolated in pre- and post-lavage cultures in 32 dogs, accounting for 59 anaerobic and aerobic isolates. There was a new bacterial isolate detected in 20 dogs, accounting for 46 isolates and an overall total decrease of 14 isolates between pre- and post-lavage culture (P = 0.09). CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that there is a significant decrease in the likelihood of isolating a multidrug resistant organism following peritoneal lavage, and aerobic and anaerobic culture results have the potential to change following peritoneal lavage, although this cannot be confirmed without further studies. Overall survival rates were higher than previously reported in the literature for septic peritonitis.
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- Angell Animal Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Angell Animal Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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Novotny LA, Goodman SD, Bakaletz LO. Redirecting the immune response towards immunoprotective domains of a DNABII protein resolves experimental otitis media. NPJ Vaccines 2019; 4:43. [PMID: 31632744 PMCID: PMC6791836 DOI: 10.1038/s41541-019-0137-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2019] [Accepted: 09/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The chronicity and recurrence of many bacterial diseases is largely attributable to the presence of a biofilm, and eradication of these structures is confounded by an extracellular DNA-rich matrix. DNABII proteins, including integration host factor (IHF), are critical components of the matrix formed by all human pathogens tested to date. Whereas the natural adaptive immune response to IHF is against non-protective epitopes within the carboxyl-terminal region, antibodies against the DNA-binding “tips” induce biofilm collapse. We designed a “tip-chimer” immunogen to mimic the DNA-binding regions within the α-subunit and β-subunit of IHF from nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (IHFNTHi). Re-direction of the natural adaptive immune response toward immunoprotective domains disrupted NTHi biofilms in vitro and in an experimental model of otitis media. Our data support the rational design of a powerful therapeutic approach, and also that of a DNABII-directed vaccine antigen that would avoid augmentation of any pre-existing natural, but nonprotective, immune response. Bacterial biofilms are characterized by the presence of a protective extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) that incorporates both eDNA and members of the DNABII family of bacterial DNA-binding proteins. Antibodies against the “tips” of these DNA binding-domains can cause biofilm collapse, but these epitopes are masked from the host adaptive immune system when bound to eDNA, making biofilm eradication difficult. Here, the team led by Lauren Bakaletz used a chimeric peptide to generate tip-specific antibodies against nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae to treat biofilms in vitro and in vivo. The “tip-chimer” contained the immunoprotective domains from the DNA-binding tips of a DNABII protein, integration host factor (IHF), expressed by nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae. The consequent antibodies disrupted H. influenzae biofilms in vitro and were used to treat a chinchilla model of experimental otitis media when inoculated directly into the middle ear, resulting in reduced bacterial load and clearance of already established mucosal biofilms. These findings suggest that redirecting the host adaptive immune response towards the immunoprotective tips of DNABII proteins could provide a strategy to eradicate biofilms caused by various pathogens that produce these proteins.
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- L A Novotny
- 1Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH 43205 USA
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- 1Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH 43205 USA.,2The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
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- 1Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH 43205 USA.,2The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
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Lenchenko E, Lozovoy D, Strizhakov A, Vatnikov Y, Byakhova V, Kulikov E, Sturov N, Kuznetsov V, Avdotin V, Grishin V. Features of formation of Yersinia enterocolitica biofilms. Vet World 2019; 12:136-140. [PMID: 30936667 PMCID: PMC6431818 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2019.136-140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Aim The work aimed to study the morphology of colonies and their comparison by features of the formation of Yersinia enterocolitica biofilms. Materials and Methods Bacteria were cultured on a Yersinia Selective Agar medium ("CIN-agar") at 28°C for 24 h. The microorganisms were grown in meat-peptone broth with 1.0% glucose to measure the absolute values of the optical density of the culture. The optical density of the liquid was determined in a microplate photometric analyzer Immunochem-2100 (HTI, USA) at a wavelength of 490 nm. For the study of biofilms, the specimens were fixed for 3-5 h in pairs of 25.0% solution of glutaraldehyde (according to DV), and pairs of a 1.0% aqueous solution of osmic acid (OSO4) were used for contrasting for 2-3 min. The specimens were examined with stereoscopic microscopy "BIOMED MS-1 Stereo" (Russia) and scanning electron microscope "TM 3030 plus" (Holland). Results With stereoscopic microscopy of the colonies of Y. enterocolitica, the S-forms had an elevated intensely colored center, radial striation along the periphery, smooth edges, d ≤ 1.0 mm. R-form colonies had a dark color and a dry surface, were tuberous and had a dense center with a peripheral ridge, rugged edges, d ≥ 1.5 mm. The optical density of the Y. enterocolitica S-form showed that this type of microorganism belongs to the moderate producers of biofilms since the optical density of the sample (density of the sample - Ds) exceeded the optical density of control (density of the control - Dc) by 3 times. In Y. enterocolitic a R-form (D ≤ 0.197) weakly produced biofilms, the optical density of the sample exceeded the optical density of the control by <2 times. Conclusion The ability to form biofilms, the variability of phenotypic features, and the multiplicity of virulence factors of bacteria significantly reduce the effectiveness of diagnostic studies. The development of accelerated methods of detection and differentiation of the virulent properties of pathogenic bacteria will allow scientifically to substantiate and develop a set of measures aimed at preventing animal diseases and obtaining safe livestock products to prevent human diseases. Thus, we need to pay attention to which forms of colonies do Y. enterocolitic a form on solid nutrient media: S- or R-forms. Through this study, we know that bacteria-forming S-shaped colonies are more capable of forming biofilms than R-forms. It means that they are more pathogenic and can cause persistent infections due to adhesion and biofilm formation.
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- E Lenchenko
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Moscow State University of Food Production, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Agrarian Technological Institute, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Agrarian Technological Institute, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Agrarian Technological Institute, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Agrarian Technological Institute, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Agrarian Technological Institute, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of General medical practice, Medical Institute, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of General medical practice, Medical Institute, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Agrobiotechnology, Agrarian Technological Institute, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Agrobiotechnology, Agrarian Technological Institute, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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Modulatory Effect of Lippia alba Essential Oil on the Activity of Clinically Used Antimicrobial Agents on Salmonella typhi and Shigella dysenteriae Biofilm. Sci Pharm 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/scipharm86040052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The essential oil obtained from the leaves of Lippia alba (Mill.) N.E. Brown (Verbenaceae) has shown great pharmacological potential as an analgesic, antispasmodic, and antimicrobial agent. The aim of this study was to evaluate the modulatory effect of Lippia alba essential oil (LaEO I) on the activity of clinically used antimicrobial agents on Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (Salmonella typhi) and Shigella dysenteriae biofilms. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of LaEO I (MICLaEO I) was determined by the microdilution method, and the effect of LaEO I on the activity of clinically used antimicrobials was assessed by the Checkboard method. The values obtained from MICLaEO I and ciprofloxacin were used to evaluate the effect of time of exposure on cell viability. LaEO I main components were geranial (34.2%), neral (25.9%), and myrcene (12.5%). The MICLaEO I was 1 mg/mL for both strains. LaEO I positively modulated the action of ciprofloxacin, cefepime, and ceftriaxone. After the first hour of treatment with MICLaEO I, the cell viability of the strains showed a 5 log10 CFU/mL reduction, and the LaEO I-CIP association was able to inhibit growth during the first 6 h of the test. Regarding the anti-biofilm activity, MICLaEO I was able to reduce the biofilm mass of Salmonella typhi by 61.2% and of Shigella dysenteriae by 38.9%. MICLaEO I was not able to eradicate the preformed biofilm; however, there was a reduction in the biofilm microbial viability. LaEO I has the potential to be used as an antimicrobial agent and interferes with biofilm formation; also, it is able to reduce cell viability in preformed biofilm and synergistically modulate the activity of ciprofloxacin.
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Borges KA, Furian TQ, de Souza SN, Menezes R, de Lima DA, Fortes FBB, Salle CTP, Moraes HLS, Nascimento VP. Biofilm formation by Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Typhimurium isolated from avian sources is partially related with their in vivo pathogenicity. Microb Pathog 2018; 118:238-241. [PMID: 29578065 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2018.03.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2017] [Revised: 03/19/2018] [Accepted: 03/21/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Typhimurium are among the most prevalent serotypes isolated from salmonellosis outbreaks and poultry. Salmonella spp. have the capacity to form biofilms on several surfaces, which can favour survival in hostile environments, such as slaughterhouses. Salmonella strains present differences in pathogenicity. However, there is little information regarding the pathogenicity of S. Enteritidis and S. Typhimurium isolated from avian sources and their relationship to biofilm production. The aim of this study was to use a novel pathogenicity index and a biofilm production assay to evaluate their relationships within these serotypes. In addition, we detected the presence of the spiA and agfA genes in these strains. Biofilm formation was investigated at two temperatures (37 °C and 28 °C) using microtiter plate assay, and the results were compared with the individual pathogenicity index of each strain. PCR was used to detect spiA and agfA, virulence genes associated with biofilm production. S. Enteritidis and S. Typhimurium strains were capable of producing biofilm at 37 °C and 28 °C. Sixty-two percent and 59.5% of S. Enteritidis and 73.8% and 46.2% of S. Typhimurium produced biofilm at 37 °C and 28 °C, respectively. Biofilm production at 37 °C was significantly higher in both serotypes. Only S. Enteritidis was capable of adhering strongly at both temperatures. Biofilm production was related to pathogenicity index only at 28 °C for S. Enteritidis. spiA and agfA were found in almost all strains and were not statistically associated with biofilm production.
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- Karen Apellanis Borges
- Center for Diagnosis and Research in Avian Pathology (CDPA)(1), Faculty of Veterinary, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Av. Bento Gonçalves 8824, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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- Center for Diagnosis and Research in Avian Pathology (CDPA)(1), Faculty of Veterinary, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Av. Bento Gonçalves 8824, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Center for Diagnosis and Research in Avian Pathology (CDPA)(1), Faculty of Veterinary, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Av. Bento Gonçalves 8824, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Center for Diagnosis and Research in Avian Pathology (CDPA)(1), Faculty of Veterinary, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Av. Bento Gonçalves 8824, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Center for Diagnosis and Research in Avian Pathology (CDPA)(1), Faculty of Veterinary, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Av. Bento Gonçalves 8824, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Center for Diagnosis and Research in Avian Pathology (CDPA)(1), Faculty of Veterinary, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Av. Bento Gonçalves 8824, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation of Rio Grande do Sul (SEAPI-RS), Av. Getúlio Vargas 1384, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Center for Diagnosis and Research in Avian Pathology (CDPA)(1), Faculty of Veterinary, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Av. Bento Gonçalves 8824, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Center for Diagnosis and Research in Avian Pathology (CDPA)(1), Faculty of Veterinary, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Av. Bento Gonçalves 8824, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Center for Diagnosis and Research in Avian Pathology (CDPA)(1), Faculty of Veterinary, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Av. Bento Gonçalves 8824, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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