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Torres T, Antunes J, Brasileiro A, Alves J, Bernardo D, Ramos J, Sousa D, Castro C, Gusmão Palmeiro A, Aparício Martins A, Fazendeiro Matos J, Vieira Granja B, Ponte P, Marques Pinto G, Quirino P, Menezes Brandão F, Teixeira L, Magina S, Paiva Lopes MJ, Oliveira H, Varela P, Telles Sousa J, Filipe P, Tavares Bello R. Clinical course and disease burden of patients with generalized pustular psoriasis in Portugal: a multicenter retrospective cohort study. J DERMATOL TREAT 2024; 35:2345728. [PMID: 38684228 DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2024.2345728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a rare, life-threatening skin inflammatory disorder. This study aimed to describe the disease course, treatment strategies, and healthcare utilization among patients with GPP in Portugal. METHODS This multicentric, observational, retrospective study included consecutive adult patients with GPP undergoing a dermatology evaluation in different reporting institutions by experienced dermatologists between 2002 and 2023. RESULTS A total of 59 patients were assessed. Most of the cohort had a previous history of plaque psoriasis (71%) and 83% presented at least one comorbidity. At the initial encounter, 64% of the cohort needed hospitalization. Systemic involvement was common, including fever (37%), and elevated white blood cell count and erythrocyte sedimentation rate/C-reactive protein (49%). Nearly, 73% of patients initiated systemic drugs, and 70% had to discontinue the first treatment. During the study, 98% of patients experienced at least one flare. At the last visit, 3.4% of patients had died, and 71.2% exhibited signs of active disease despite undergoing treatment. CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrates that GPP is a chronic, debilitating condition associated with systemic involvement, frequent flares, and hospitalizations, despite receiving multiple systemic treatments. Improved disease awareness and new treatments are needed to improve patient care and decrease the burden of the disease.
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- Tiago Torres
- Department of Dermatology, CAC ICBAS-CHP - Centro Académico Clínico ICBAS - CHP, Porto, Portugal
- UMIB - Unit for Multidisciplinary Research in Biomedicine, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology, Unidade Local de Saúde de Santa Maria, Lisboa, Portugal
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- CRI de Dermatovenereologia, Hospital de Santo António dos Capuchos, ULS São José, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology, Unidade Local de Saúde Almada-Seixal, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology, CAC ICBAS-CHP - Centro Académico Clínico ICBAS - CHP, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology, Unidade Local de Saúde Almada-Seixal, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology, Unidade Local de Saúde de Santa Maria, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology, Unidade Local de Saúde de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology, Unidade Local de Saúde de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal
- Department de Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine of Porto University, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital da Luz Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- CRI de Dermatovenereologia, Hospital de Santo António dos Capuchos, ULS São José, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Dentalderme Essential Aesthetics, Figueira Foz, Portugal
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- Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal
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- CRI de Dermatovenereologia, Hospital de Santo António dos Capuchos, ULS São José, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology, Unidade Local de Saúde de Gaia/Espinho, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology, Unidade Local de Saúde de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology, Unidade Local de Saúde de Santa Maria, Lisboa, Portugal
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Castro J, Oliveira R, Fernandes L, Carvalho I, Oliveira H, Brinks E, Cho GS, Franz C, Almeida C, Silva S, Araújo D. Molecular characterization and virulence profile of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Klebsiella oxytoca isolated from ill cats and dogs in Portugal. Vet Microbiol 2024; 292:110056. [PMID: 38537400 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2024.110056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Klebsiella spp. are important pathogens of humans and companion animals such as cats and dogs, capable of causing severe life-threatening diseases. The aim of this study was to characterize the molecular and phenotypic properties of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Klebsiella oxytoca isolated from ill companion animals by whole genome sequencing, followed by in vitro assessment of biofilm formation and in vivo pathogenicity using the Galleria mellonella model. Two LPS O-types were identified for all the K. pneumoniae isolates tested (O3B and O1/O2v2) and only one for K. oxytoca isolates (OL104), and the most common STs found were ST11 and ST266. Furthermore, a high diversity of K-locus types was found for K. pneumoniae (KL102; KL105; KL31, and KL13). Within K. pneumoniae, one specific O/K/ST-types combination (i.e., KL105-ST11-O1/O2v2) showed results that were of concern, as it exhibited a high inflammatory response at 12 h post-infection in G. mellonella with 80% of the larvae dead at 72 h post-infection. This virulence potential, on the other hand, did not appear to be directly related to the biofilm-forming capacity. Also, virulence and resistance scores obtained for this set of strains did surpass score 1. The present study demonstrated that Klebsiella spp. isolated from companion animals belonging to STs that can cause human infections and present virulence on an invertebrate model. Thus, this study underscores the role of dogs and cats as reservoirs of resistant Klebsiella spp. that could potentially be transmitted to humans.
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- Joana Castro
- INIAV, IP - National Institute for Agrarian and Veterinary Research, Rua dos Lagidos, Lugar da Madalena, Vairão 4485-655, Portugal; Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- INIAV, IP - National Institute for Agrarian and Veterinary Research, Rua dos Lagidos, Lugar da Madalena, Vairão 4485-655, Portugal; LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of 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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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal; LABBELS - Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal; LABBELS - Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal; LABBELS - Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Max Rubner-Institut, Federal Research Institute of Nutrition and Food, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Max Rubner-Institut, Federal Research Institute of Nutrition and Food, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Max Rubner-Institut, Federal Research Institute of Nutrition and Food, Kiel, Germany
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- INIAV, IP - National Institute for Agrarian and Veterinary Research, Rua dos Lagidos, Lugar da Madalena, Vairão 4485-655, Portugal; Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal; LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of 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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- INIAV, IP - National Institute for Agrarian and Veterinary Research, Rua dos Lagidos, Lugar da Madalena, Vairão 4485-655, Portugal; Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal; LABBELS - Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- INIAV, IP - National Institute for Agrarian and Veterinary Research, Rua dos Lagidos, Lugar da Madalena, Vairão 4485-655, Portugal; Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal; LABBELS - Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.
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Mahmoudi N, Roque M, Paiva Dos Santos B, Oliveira H, Siadous R, Rey S, Garanger E, Lecommandoux S, Catros S, Garbay B, Amédée Vilamitjana J. An Elastin-derived composite matrix for enhanced vascularized and innervated bone tissue reconstruction: from material development to preclinical evaluation. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2303765. [PMID: 38651610 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Despite progress in bone tissue engineering, reconstruction of large bone defects remains an important clinical challenge. Here, we developed a biomaterial designed to recruit bone cells, endothelial cells, and neuronal fibers within the same matrix, enabling bone tissue regeneration. The bioactive matrix is based on modified elastin-like polypeptides (ELPs) grafted with laminin-derived adhesion peptides IKVAV and YIGSR, and the SNA15 peptide for retention of hydroxyapatite (HA) particles. The composite matrix shows suitable porosity, interconnectivity, biocompatibility for endothelial cells, and the ability to support neurites outgrowth by sensory neurons. Subcutaneous implantation led to the formation of osteoid tissue, characterized by the presence of bone cells, vascular networks, and neuronal structures, while minimizing inflammation. Using a rat femoral condyle defect model, we performed longitudinal micro-CT analysis, which demonstrates a significant increase in the volume of mineralized tissue when using the ELP-based matrix compared to empty defects and a commercially available control (Collapat). Furthermore, visible blood vessel networks and nerve fibers are observed within the lesions after a period of two weeks. By incorporating multiple key components that support cell growth, mineralization, and tissue integration, this ELP-based composite matrix provides a holistic and versatile solution to enhance bone tissue regeneration. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Nadia Mahmoudi
- Tissue Bioengineering Laboratory (BioTis), Inserm U1026, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Tissue Bioengineering Laboratory (BioTis), Inserm U1026, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Tissue Bioengineering Laboratory (BioTis), Inserm U1026, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Tissue Bioengineering Laboratory (BioTis), Inserm U1026, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Tissue Bioengineering Laboratory (BioTis), Inserm U1026, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Tissue Bioengineering Laboratory (BioTis), Inserm U1026, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- CHU Bordeaux, Dentistry and Oral Health Department, Bordeaux, 33076, France
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- Univ. Bordeaux, CNRS, Bordeaux INP, LCPO, UMR, Pessac, 5629, France
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Abreu G, Garcia E, Oliveira A, Oliveira H. Genome sequence of Erwinia amylovora bacteriophage Omen. Microbiol Resour Announc 2024; 13:e0012224. [PMID: 38526096 PMCID: PMC11008144 DOI: 10.1128/mra.00122-24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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We report the genome of Erwinia amylovora phage Omen, isolated from a Portuguese orchard. Omen has a genome size of 85,304 bp, belongs to the genus Kolesnikvirus (myovirus morphotype), and shares over 80% nucleotide identity with various Erwinia phage genomes.
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- Gabriel Abreu
- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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Comperat L, Chagot L, Massot S, Stachowicz ML, Dusserre N, Médina C, Desigaux T, Dupuy JW, Fricain JC, Oliveira H. Harnessing Human Placental Membrane-Derived Bioinks: Characterization and Applications in Bioprinting and Vasculogenesis. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2303370. [PMID: 37942849 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Bioprinting applications in the clinical field generate great interest, but developing suitable biomaterial inks for medical settings is a challenge. Placental tissues offer a promising solution due to their abundance, stability, and status as medical waste. They contain basement membrane components, have a clinical history, and support angiogenesis. This study formulates bioinks from two placental tissues, amnion (AM) and chorion (CHO), and compares their unique extracellular matrix (ECM) and growth factor compositions. Rheological properties of the bioinks are evaluated for bioprinting and maturation of human endothelial cells. Both AM and Cho-derived bioinks sustained human endothelial cell viability, proliferation, and maturation, promoting optimal vasculogenesis. These bioinks derived from human sources have significant potential for tissue engineering applications, particularly in supporting vasculogenesis. This research contributes to the advancement of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, bringing everyone closer to clinically viable bioprinting solutions using placental tissues as valuable biomaterials.
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- Léo Comperat
- University of Bordeaux, Tissue Bioengineering, U1026, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
- Inserm U1026, Tissue Bioengineering, ART BioPrint, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
- CHU Bordeaux, Services d'Odontologie et de Santé Buccale, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
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- University of Bordeaux, Tissue Bioengineering, U1026, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
- Inserm U1026, Tissue Bioengineering, ART BioPrint, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
- CHU Bordeaux, Services d'Odontologie et de Santé Buccale, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
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- University of Bordeaux, Tissue Bioengineering, U1026, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
- Inserm U1026, Tissue Bioengineering, ART BioPrint, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
- CHU Bordeaux, Services d'Odontologie et de Santé Buccale, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
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- University of Bordeaux, Tissue Bioengineering, U1026, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
- Inserm U1026, Tissue Bioengineering, ART BioPrint, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
- CHU Bordeaux, Services d'Odontologie et de Santé Buccale, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
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- University of Bordeaux, Tissue Bioengineering, U1026, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
- Inserm U1026, Tissue Bioengineering, ART BioPrint, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
- CHU Bordeaux, Services d'Odontologie et de Santé Buccale, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
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- University of Bordeaux, Tissue Bioengineering, U1026, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
- Inserm U1026, Tissue Bioengineering, ART BioPrint, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
- CHU Bordeaux, Services d'Odontologie et de Santé Buccale, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
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- University of Bordeaux, Tissue Bioengineering, U1026, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
- Inserm U1026, Tissue Bioengineering, ART BioPrint, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
- CHU Bordeaux, Services d'Odontologie et de Santé Buccale, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
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- University of Bordeaux, Tissue Bioengineering, U1026, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
- University of Bordeaux, Plateforme Protéome, Bordeaux, 33000, France
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- University of Bordeaux, Tissue Bioengineering, U1026, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
- Inserm U1026, Tissue Bioengineering, ART BioPrint, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
- University of Bordeaux, Plateforme Protéome, Bordeaux, 33000, France
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- University of Bordeaux, Tissue Bioengineering, U1026, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
- Inserm U1026, Tissue Bioengineering, ART BioPrint, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
- CHU Bordeaux, Services d'Odontologie et de Santé Buccale, Bordeaux, F-33076, France
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Oliveira A, Dias C, Oliveira R, Almeida C, Fuciños P, Sillankorva S, Oliveira H. Paving the way forward: Escherichia coli bacteriophages in a One Health approach. Crit Rev Microbiol 2024; 50:87-104. [PMID: 36608263 DOI: 10.1080/1040841x.2022.2161869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Escherichia coli is one of the most notorious pathogens for its ability to adapt, colonize, and proliferate in different habitats through a multitude of acquired virulence factors. Its presence affects the food-processing industry and causes food poisoning, being also a major economic burden for the food, agriculture, and health sectors. Bacteriophages are emerging as an appealing strategy to mitigate bacterial pathogens, including specific E. coli pathovars, without exerting a deleterious effect on humans and animals. This review globally analyzes the applied research on E. coli phages for veterinary, food, and human use. It starts by describing the pathogenic E. coli pathotypes and their relevance in human and animal context. The idea that phages can be used as a One Health approach to control and interrupt the transmission routes of pathogenic E. coli is sustained through an exhaustive revision of the recent literature. The emerging phage formulations, genetic engineering and encapsulation technologies are also discussed as a means of improving phage-based control strategies, with a particular focus on E. coli pathogens.
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- Ana Oliveira
- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS - Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS - Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- INIAV, IP-National Institute for Agrarian and Veterinary Research, Vairão, Vila do Conde, Portugal
- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, Porto, Portugal
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- INIAV, IP-National Institute for Agrarian and Veterinary Research, Vairão, Vila do Conde, Portugal
- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, Porto, Portugal
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- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, Porto, Portugal
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- INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Avenida Mestre José Veiga, Braga, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS - Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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Akturk E, Melo LD, Oliveira H, Crabbé A, Coenye T, Azeredo J. Combining phages and antibiotic to enhance antibiofilm efficacy against an in vitro dual species wound biofilm. Biofilm 2023; 6:100147. [PMID: 37662851 PMCID: PMC10474582 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioflm.2023.100147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Chronic wound management is extremely challenging because of the persistence of biofilm-forming pathogens, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus, which are the prevailing bacterial species that co-infect chronic wounds. Phage therapy has gained an increased interest to treat biofilm-associated infections, namely when combined with antibiotics. Here, we tested the effect of gentamicin as a co-adjuvant of phages in a dual species-biofilm wound model formed on artificial dermis. The biofilm-killing capacity of the tested treatments was significantly increased when phages were combined with gentamicin and applied multiple times as multiple dose (three doses, every 8 h). Our results suggest that gentamycin is an effective adjuvant of phage therapy particularly when applied simultaneously with phages and in three consecutive doses. The multiple and simultaneous dose treatment seems to be essential to avoid bacterial resistance development to each of the antimicrobial agents.
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- Ergun Akturk
- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, LIBRO - Laboratório de Investigação em Biofilmes Rosário Oliveira, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS – Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, LIBRO - Laboratório de Investigação em Biofilmes Rosário Oliveira, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS – Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
- ESCMID Study Group for Biofilms (ESGB), Switzerland
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, LIBRO - Laboratório de Investigação em Biofilmes Rosário Oliveira, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS – Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
- ESCMID Study Group for Biofilms (ESGB), Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Microbiology (LPM), Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Microbiology (LPM), Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
- ESCMID Study Group for Biofilms (ESGB), Switzerland
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, LIBRO - Laboratório de Investigação em Biofilmes Rosário Oliveira, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS – Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
- ESCMID Study Group for Biofilms (ESGB), Switzerland
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Neto S, Vieira A, Oliveira H, Espiña B. Assessing Acinetobacter baumannii virulence and treatment with a bacteriophage using zebrafish embryos. FASEB J 2023; 37:e23013. [PMID: 37289094 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202300385r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Acinetobacter baumannii is the leading bacteria causative of nosocomial infections, with high fatality rates, mostly due to their multi-resistance to antibiotics. The capsular polysaccharide (k-type) is a major virulence factor. Bacteriophages are viruses that specifically infect bacteria and have been used to control drug-resistant bacterial pathogens. In particular, A. baumannii phages can recognize specific capsules, from a diversity of >125 that exist. This high specificity demands the in vivo identification of the most virulent A. baumannii k-types that need to be targeted by phage therapy. Currently, the zebrafish embryo has particularly attained interest for in vivo infection modeling. In this study, an A. baumannii infection was successfully established, through the bath immersion of tail-injured zebrafish embryos, to study the virulence of eight capsule types (K1, K2, K9, K32, K38, K44, K45, and K67). The model revealed itself as capable of discerning the most virulent (K2, K9, K32, and K45), middle (K1, K38, and K67), and the less virulent (K44) strains. Additionally, the infection of the most virulent strains was controlled in vivo resorting to the same technique, with previously identified phages (K2, K9, K32, and K45 phages). Phage treatments were able to increase the average survival from 35.2% to up to 74.1% (K32 strain). All the phages performed equally well. Collectively, the results show the potential of the model to not only evaluate virulence of bacteria such as A. baumannii but also assess novel treatments' effectiveness.
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- Sofia Neto
- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), Braga, Portugal
- CEB-Center of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS-Associate Laboratory, Guimarães, Portugal
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), Braga, Portugal
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- CEB-Center of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS-Associate Laboratory, Guimarães, Portugal
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), Braga, Portugal
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Oliveira H, Santos S, Pires DP, Boeckaerts D, Pinto G, Domingues R, Otero J, Briers Y, Lavigne R, Schmelcher M, Dötsch A, Azeredo J. CkP1 bacteriophage, a S16-like myovirus that recognizes Citrobacter koseri lipopolysaccharide through its long tail fibers. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 107:3621-3636. [PMID: 37133800 PMCID: PMC10175313 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-023-12547-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
Abstract
Citrobacter koseri is an emerging Gram-negative bacterial pathogen, which causes urinary tract infections. We isolated and characterized a novel S16-like myovirus CKP1 (vB_CkoM_CkP1), infecting C. koseri. CkP1 has a host range covering the whole C. koseri species, i.e., all strains that were tested, but does not infect other species. Its linear 168,463-bp genome contains 291 coding sequences, sharing sequence similarity with the Salmonella phage S16. Based on surface plasmon resonance and recombinant green florescence protein fusions, the tail fiber (gp267) was shown to decorate C. koseri cells, binding with a nanomolar affinity, without the need of accessory proteins. Both phage and the tail fiber specifically bind to bacterial cells by the lipopolysaccharide polymer. We further demonstrate that CkP1 is highly stable towards different environmental conditions of pH and temperatures and is able to control C. koseri cells in urine samples. Altogether, CkP1 features optimal in vitro characteristics to be used both as a control and detection agent towards drug-resistant C. koseri infections. KEY POINTS: • CkP1 infects all C. koseri strains tested • CkP1 recognizes C. koseri lipopolysaccharide through its long tail fiber • Both phage CkP1 and its tail fiber can be used to treat or detect C. koseri pathogens.
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- Hugo Oliveira
- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal.
- LABBELS -Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal.
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS -Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS -Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS -Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS -Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- Departament de Genètica I de Microbiologia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Biotechnology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Biosystems, KU Leuven, Louvain, Belgium
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- Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Max Rubner-Institute, Department of Physiology and Biochemistry of Nutrition, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal.
- LABBELS -Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal.
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Gomes M, Domingues R, Turner D, Oliveira H. Genomic Analysis of Two Novel Bacteriophages Infecting Aci-netobacter beijerinckii and halotolerans Species. Viruses 2023; 15:v15030643. [PMID: 36992352 PMCID: PMC10057805 DOI: 10.3390/v15030643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
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Bacteriophages are the most diverse genetic entities on Earth. In this study, two novel bacteriophages, nACB1 (Podoviridae morphotype) and nACB2 (Myoviridae morphotype), which infect Acinetobacter beijerinckii and Acinetobacter halotolerans, respectively, were isolated from sewage samples. The genome sequences of nACB1 and nACB2 revealed that their genome sizes were 80,310 bp and 136,560 bp, respectively. Comparative analysis showed that both genomes are novel members of the Schitoviridae and the Ackermannviridae families, sharing ≤ 40% overall nucleotide identities with any other phages. Interestingly, among other genetic features, nACB1 encoded a very large RNA polymerase, while nACB2 displayed three putative depolymerases (two capsular depolymerases and one capsular esterase) encoded in tandem. This is the first report of phages infecting A. halotolerans and beijerinckii human pathogenic species. The findings regarding these two phages will allow us to further explore phage—Acinetobacter interactions and the genetic evolution for this group of phages.
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- Marta Gomes
- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS–Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS–Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- School of Applied Sciences, College of Health, Science and Society, University of the West of England, Bristol Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS–Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- Correspondence:
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Sousa JMG, Louvado A, Coelho FJRC, Oliveira V, Oliveira H, Cleary DFR, Gomes NCM. In vitro study of the modulatory effects of heat-killed bacterial biomass on aquaculture bacterioplankton communities. Sci Rep 2022; 12:19699. [PMID: 36385260 PMCID: PMC9669034 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-23439-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Recent studies have shown that the addition of non-viable microbial biomass or their components (postbiotics) to fish feed can modulate the gut microbiome and positively influence fish health in aquaculture systems. However, no information was hitherto available on the use of non-viable microbial biomass to manipulate aquaculture bacterioplankton communities. To fill this gap, here we used an in vitro model to assess the effects of heat-killed biomasses of an antagonistic strain Pseudoalteromonas rubra SubTr2 and a non-antagonist strain Escherichia coli DH5α on bacterioplankton communities of a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS). Our results showed that these biomasses can have generalist and species-specific effects on aquaculture bacterioplankton structure and function. In addition, they enriched the abundance of bacterial predators, reduced bacterial load and potentially influenced nutrient cycling and pathogen development in aquaculture water. Despite its preliminary nature, for the first time, this study showed that heat-killed microbial biomass has potential application as an in situ modulator of bacterioplankton in aquaculture systems.
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- J. M. G. Sousa
- grid.7311.40000000123236065CESAM-Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- grid.7311.40000000123236065CESAM-Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- grid.7311.40000000123236065CESAM-Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- grid.7311.40000000123236065CESAM-Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- grid.7311.40000000123236065CESAM-Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- grid.7311.40000000123236065CESAM-Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- grid.7311.40000000123236065CESAM-Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Fokt H, Cleto S, Oliveira H, Araújo D, Castro J, Cerca N, Vieira MJ, Almeida C. Bacteriocin Production by Escherichia coli during Biofilm Development. Foods 2022; 11:foods11172652. [PMID: 36076837 PMCID: PMC9455227 DOI: 10.3390/foods11172652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Escherichia coli is a highly versatile bacterium ranging from commensal to intestinal pathogen, and is an important foodborne pathogen. E. coli species are able to prosper in multispecies biofilms and secrete bacteriocins that are only toxic to species/strains closely related to the producer strain. In this study, 20 distinct E. coli strains were characterized for several properties that confer competitive advantages against closer microorganisms by assessing the biofilm-forming capacity, the production of antimicrobial molecules, and the production of siderophores. Furthermore, primer sets for E. coli bacteriocins–colicins were designed and genes were amplified, allowing us to observe that colicins were widely distributed among the pathogenic E. coli strains. Their production in the planktonic phase or single-species biofilms was uncommon. Only two E. coli strains out of nine biofilm-forming were able to inhibit the growth of other E. coli strains. There is evidence of larger amounts of colicin being produced in the late stages of E. coli biofilm growth. The decrease in bacterial biomass after 12 h of incubation indicates active type I colicin production, whose release normally requires E. coli cell lysis. Almost all E. coli strains were siderophore-producing, which may be related to the resistance to colicin as these two molecules may use the same transporter system. Moreover, E. coli CECT 504 was able to coexist with Salmonella enterica in dual-species biofilms, but Shigella dysenteriae was selectively excluded, correlating with high expression levels of colicin (E, B, and M) genes observed by real-time PCR.
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- Hanna Fokt
- Centre of Biological Engineering (CEB), Campus de Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering (CEB), Campus de Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering (CEB), Campus de Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS–Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- INIAV, IP-National Institute for Agrarian and Veterinary Research, Rua dos Lagidos, Lugar da Madalena, 4485-655 Vila do Conde, Portugal
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- INIAV, IP-National Institute for Agrarian and Veterinary Research, Rua dos Lagidos, Lugar da Madalena, 4485-655 Vila do Conde, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering (CEB), Campus de Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS–Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering (CEB), Campus de Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS–Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering (CEB), Campus de Gualtar, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- LABBELS–Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- INIAV, IP-National Institute for Agrarian and Veterinary Research, Rua dos Lagidos, Lugar da Madalena, 4485-655 Vila do Conde, Portugal
- LEPABE-Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +351-252-660-600
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Oliveira H, Drulis-Kawa Z, Azeredo J. Exploiting phage-derived carbohydrate depolymerases for combating infectious diseases. Trends Microbiol 2022; 30:707-709. [PMID: 35691880 DOI: 10.1016/j.tim.2022.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Bacteria are protected against the immune system of their human hosts, as well as against predators such as phages, by expressing diverse surface carbohydrates. Some phages produce specialized depolymerases which can degrade those carbohydrates. Here, we discuss the biological role of depolymerases and how they can be exploited to develop new therapeutic strategies against pathogens.
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- Hugo Oliveira
- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal; LABBELS - Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal; ESCMID Study Group for Non-traditional Antibacterial Therapy (ESGNTA); ESCMID Study Group for Biofilms (ESGB).
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- Department of Pathogen Biology and Immunology, University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland; ESCMID Study Group for Non-traditional Antibacterial Therapy (ESGNTA).
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal; LABBELS - Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal; ESCMID Study Group for Non-traditional Antibacterial Therapy (ESGNTA); ESCMID Study Group for Biofilms (ESGB).
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Carvalhais A, Oliveira IB, Oliveira H, Oliveira CCV, Ferrão L, Cabrita E, Asturiano JF, Guilherme S, Pacheco M, Mieiro CL. Ex vivo exposure to titanium dioxide and silver nanoparticles mildly affect sperm of gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) - A multiparameter spermiotoxicity approach. Mar Pollut Bull 2022; 177:113487. [PMID: 35245769 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Nanoparticles (NP) are potentially reprotoxic, which may compromise the success of populations. However, the reprotoxicity of NP is still scarcely addressed in marine fish. Therefore, we evaluated the impacts of environmentally relevant and supra environmental concentrations of titanium dioxide (TiO2: 10 to 10,000 μg·L-1) and silver NP (Ag: 0.25 to 250 μg·L-1) on the sperm of gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata). We performed short-term direct exposures (ex vivo) and evaluated sperm motility, head morphometry, mitochondrial function, antioxidant responses and DNA integrity. No alteration in sperm motility (except for supra environmental Ag NP concentration), head morphometry, mitochondrial function, and DNA integrity occurred. However, depletion of all antioxidants occurred after exposure to TiO2 NP, whereas SOD decreased after exposure to Ag NP (lowest and intermediate concentration). Considering our results, the decrease in antioxidants did not indicate vulnerability towards oxidative stress. TiO2 NP and Ag NP induced low spermiotoxicity, without proven relevant ecological impacts.
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- A Carvalhais
- CESAM and Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR), University of Porto, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal.
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- CESAM and Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Centre of Marine Sciences (CCMAR), University of Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
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- Centre of Marine Sciences (CCMAR), University of Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; Grupo de Acuicultura y Biodiversidad, Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología Animal, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
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- Centre of Marine Sciences (CCMAR), University of Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
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- Grupo de Acuicultura y Biodiversidad, Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología Animal, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
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- CESAM and Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CESAM and Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CESAM and Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Oliveira H, Domingues R, Evans B, Sutton JM, Adriaenssens EM, Turner D. Genomic Diversity of Bacteriophages Infecting the Genus Acinetobacter. Viruses 2022; 14:v14020181. [PMID: 35215775 PMCID: PMC8878043 DOI: 10.3390/v14020181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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The number of sequenced Acinetobacter phage genomes in the International Nucleotide Sequence Database Collaboration has increased significantly in recent years, from 37 in 2017 to a total of 139 as of January 2021 with genome sizes ranging from 31 to 378 kb. Here, we explored the genetic diversity of the Acinetobacter phages using comparative genomics approaches that included assessment of nucleotide similarity, shared gene content, single gene phylogeny, and the network-based classification tool vConTACT2. Phages infecting Acinetobacter sp. are genetically diverse and can be grouped into 8 clusters (subfamilies) and 46 sub-clusters (genera), of which 8 represent genomic singletons (additional genera). We propose the creation of five new subfamilies and suggest a reorganisation of the genus Obolenskvirus. These results provide an updated view of the viruses infecting Acinetobacter species, providing insights into their diversity.
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- Hugo Oliveira
- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar Braga, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (H.O.); (R.D.)
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar Braga, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (H.O.); (R.D.)
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ, UK;
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- United Kingdom Health Security Agency, Research and Evaluation, Porton Down, Salisbury SP4 OJG, UK;
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- Department of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK
- Correspondence:
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Douillet C, Nicodeme M, Hermant L, Bergeron V, Guillemot F, Fricain JC, Oliveira H, Garcia M. From local to global matrix organization by fibroblasts: a 4D laser-assisted bioprinting approach. Biofabrication 2021; 14. [PMID: 34875632 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ac40ed] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Fibroblasts and myofibroblasts play a central role in skin homeostasis through dermal organization and maintenance. Nonetheless, the dynamic interactions between (myo)fibroblasts and the extracellular matrix (ECM) remain poorly exploited in skin repair strategies. Indeed, there is still an unmet need for soft tissue models allowing to study the spatial-temporal remodeling properties of (myo)fibroblasts. In vivo, wound healing studies in animals are limited by species specificity. In vitro, most models rely on collagen gels reorganized by randomly distributed fibroblasts. But biofabrication technologies have significantly evolved over the past ten years. High-resolution bioprinting now allows to investigate various cellular micropatterns and the emergent tissue organizations over time. In order to harness the full dynamic properties of cells and active biomaterials, it is essential to consider "time" as the 4th dimension in soft tissue design. Following this 4D bioprinting approach, we aimed to develop a novel model that could replicate fibroblast dynamic remodeling in vitro. For this purpose, (myo)fibroblasts were patterned on collagen gels with laser-assisted bioprinting (LAB) to study the generated matrix deformations and reorganizations. First, distinct populations, mainly composed of fibroblasts or myofibroblasts, were established in vitro to account for the variety of fibroblastic remodeling properties. Then, LAB was used to organize both populations on collagen gels in even isotropic patterns with high resolution, high density and high viability. With maturation, bioprinted patterns of fibroblasts and myofibroblasts reorganized into dispersed or aggregated cells, respectively. Stress-release contraction assays revealed that these phenotype-specific pattern maturations were associated with distinct lattice tension states. The two populations were then patterned in anisotropic rows in order to direct the cell-generated deformations and to orient global matrix remodeling. Only maturation of anisotropic fibroblast patterns, but not myofibroblasts, resulted in collagen anisotropic reorganizations both at tissue-scale, with lattice contraction, and at microscale, with embedded microbead displacements. Following a 4D bioprinting approach, LAB patterning enabled to elicit and orient the dynamic matrix remodeling mechanisms of distinct fibroblastic populations and organizations on collagen. For future studies, this method provides a new versatile tool to investigate in vitro dermal organizations and properties, processes of remodeling in healing, and new treatment opportunities.
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- Camille Douillet
- Bioingénierie tissulaire, Université de Bordeaux, 146 rue Léo Saignat, Bordeaux, Aquitaine, 33076, FRANCE
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- Poietis, 27 Allée Charles Darwin, Pessac, 33600, FRANCE
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- Poietis, 27 Allée Charles Darwin, Pessac, 33600, FRANCE
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- Bioingénierie tissulaire, Université de Bordeaux, 146 rue Léo Saignat, Bordeaux, 33076, FRANCE
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- Bioingénierie tissulaire, Université de Bordeaux, 146 rue Léo Saignat, Bordeaux, 33076, FRANCE
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- Poietis, 27 Allée Charles Darwin, Pessac, 33600, FRANCE
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Rebelo C, Oliveira H, Rocha MDC. Abordagem do Delirium na Comunidade. Gaz Med 2021. [DOI: 10.29315/gm.v8i4.482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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INTRODUÇÃO: O delirium é uma das complicações neuropsiquiátricas mais frequentes em Cuidados Paliativos. Constitui uma disfunção neurológica grave, não existindo diretrizes bem estabelecidas para a sua gestão na comunidade. O objetivo deste trabalho consiste na revisão da evidência existente sobre a abordagem do delirium na comunidade, em particular em Portugal.MÉTODOS: Revisão da literatura utilizando os termos MeSH delirium, palliative care, domiciliary care, general practitioners, general physicians, primary care, Portugal e end of life.RESULTADOS E CONCLUSÃO: O delirium é, habitualmente, multifatorial, tendo um impacto importante nos serviços de saúde, profissionais, cuidadores e, sobretudo, nos doentes. A evidência científica para o seu tratamento é escassa e aplica-se, sobretudo, aos cuidados hospitalares. A estruturação de cuidados de qualidade no âmbito da prevenção, identificação atempada e gestão precoce do delirium, no contexto dos Cuidados Paliativos na comunidade, deve incluir o doente, a sua família e o ambiente onde se insere.
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Domingues R, Barbosa A, Santos SB, Pires DP, Save J, Resch G, Azeredo J, Oliveira H. Unpuzzling Friunavirus-Host Interactions One Piece at a Time: Phage Recognizes Acinetobacter pittii via a New K38 Capsule Depolymerase. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:antibiotics10111304. [PMID: 34827242 PMCID: PMC8614642 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10111304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Acinetobacter pittii is a species that belong to the Acinetobacter calcoaceticus-baumannii complex, increasingly recognized as major nosocomial bacterial pathogens, often associated with multiple drug-resistances. The capsule surrounding the bacteria represents a main virulence factor, helping cells avoid phage predation and host immunity. Accordingly, a better understanding of the phage infection mechanisms is required to efficiently develop phage therapy against Acinetobacter of different capsular types. Here, we report the isolation of the novel A. pittii-infecting Fri1-like phage vB_Api_3043-K38 (3043-K38) of the Podoviridae morphotype, from sewage samples. Its 41,580 bp linear double-stranded DNA genome harbours 53 open reading frames and 302 bp of terminal repeats. We show that all studied Acinetobacter Fri1-like viruses have highly similar genomes, which differentiate only at the genes coding for tailspike, likely to adapt to different host receptors. The isolated phage 3043-K38 specifically recognizes an untapped Acinetobacter K38 capsule type via a novel tailspike with K38 depolymerase activity. The recombinant K38 depolymerase region of the tailspike (center-end region) forms a thermostable trimer, and quickly degrades capsules. When the K38 depolymerase is applied to the cells, it makes them resistant to phage predation. Interestingly, while K38 depolymerase treatments do not synergize with antibiotics, it makes bacterial cells highly susceptible to the host serum complement. In summary, we characterized a novel phage-encoded K38 depolymerase, which not only advances our understanding of phage-host interactions, but could also be further explored as a new antibacterial agent against drug-resistant Acinetobacter.
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- Rita Domingues
- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (R.D.); (A.B.); (S.B.S.); (D.P.P.)
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (R.D.); (A.B.); (S.B.S.); (D.P.P.)
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (R.D.); (A.B.); (S.B.S.); (D.P.P.)
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (R.D.); (A.B.); (S.B.S.); (D.P.P.)
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, CH-3010 Bern, Switzerland;
- Centre for Research and Innovation in Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lausanne University Hospital, CH-1011 Lausanne, Switzerland;
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- Centre for Research and Innovation in Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lausanne University Hospital, CH-1011 Lausanne, Switzerland;
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (R.D.); (A.B.); (S.B.S.); (D.P.P.)
- Correspondence: (J.A.); (H.O.)
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; (R.D.); (A.B.); (S.B.S.); (D.P.P.)
- Correspondence: (J.A.); (H.O.)
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Oliveira H, Médina C, Labrunie G, Dusserre N, Catros S, Magnan L, Handschin C, Stachowicz ML, Fricain JC, L'Heureux N. Cell-assembled extracellular matrix (CAM): a human biopaper for the biofabrication of pre-vascularized tissues able to connect to the host circulation in vivo. Biofabrication 2021; 14. [PMID: 34695012 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ac2f81] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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When considering regenerative approaches, the efficient creation of a functional vasculature, that can support the metabolic needs of bioengineered tissues, is essential for their survival after implantation. However, it is widely recognized that the post-implantation microenvironment of the engineered tissues is often hypoxic due to insufficient vascularization, resulting in ischemia injury and necrosis. This is one of the main limitations of current tissue engineering applications aiming at replacing significant tissue volumes. Here, we have explored the use of a new biomaterial, the cell-assembled extracellular matrix (CAM), as a biopaper to biofabricate a vascular system. CAM sheets are a unique, fully biological and fully human material that has already shown stable long-term implantation in humans. We demonstrated, for the first time, the use of this unprocessed human ECM as a microperforated biopaper. Using microvalve dispensing bioprinting, concentrated human endothelial cells (30 millions ml-1) were deposited in a controlled geometry in CAM sheets and cocultured with HSFs. Following multilayer assembly, thick ECM-based constructs fused and supported the survival and maturation of capillary-like structures for up to 26 d of culture. Following 3 weeks of subcutaneous implantation in a mice model, constructs showed limited degradative response and the pre-formed vasculature successfully connected with the host circulatory system to establish active perfusion.This mechanically resilient tissue equivalent has great potential for the creation of more complex implantable tissues, where rapid anastomosis is sine qua non for cell survival and efficient tissue integration.
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- H Oliveira
- University of Bordeaux, Laboratory for the Bioengineering of Tissues (BIOTIS), UMR1026 INSERM, F-33076 Bordeaux, France.,University of Bordeaux, Laboratory for the Bioengineering of Tissues (BIOTIS), UMR1026 INSERM, ART BioPrint, F-33076 Bordeaux, France
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- University of Bordeaux, Laboratory for the Bioengineering of Tissues (BIOTIS), UMR1026 INSERM, F-33076 Bordeaux, France.,University of Bordeaux, Laboratory for the Bioengineering of Tissues (BIOTIS), UMR1026 INSERM, ART BioPrint, F-33076 Bordeaux, France
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- University of Bordeaux, Laboratory for the Bioengineering of Tissues (BIOTIS), UMR1026 INSERM, F-33076 Bordeaux, France
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- University of Bordeaux, Laboratory for the Bioengineering of Tissues (BIOTIS), UMR1026 INSERM, F-33076 Bordeaux, France.,University of Bordeaux, Laboratory for the Bioengineering of Tissues (BIOTIS), UMR1026 INSERM, ART BioPrint, F-33076 Bordeaux, France
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- University of Bordeaux, Laboratory for the Bioengineering of Tissues (BIOTIS), UMR1026 INSERM, F-33076 Bordeaux, France.,University of Bordeaux, Laboratory for the Bioengineering of Tissues (BIOTIS), UMR1026 INSERM, ART BioPrint, F-33076 Bordeaux, France.,CHU Bordeaux, Services d'Odontologie et de Santé Buccale, F-33076 Bordeaux, France
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- University of Bordeaux, Laboratory for the Bioengineering of Tissues (BIOTIS), UMR1026 INSERM, F-33076 Bordeaux, France
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- University of Bordeaux, Laboratory for the Bioengineering of Tissues (BIOTIS), UMR1026 INSERM, F-33076 Bordeaux, France.,University of Bordeaux, Laboratory for the Bioengineering of Tissues (BIOTIS), UMR1026 INSERM, ART BioPrint, F-33076 Bordeaux, France
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- University of Bordeaux, Laboratory for the Bioengineering of Tissues (BIOTIS), UMR1026 INSERM, F-33076 Bordeaux, France.,University of Bordeaux, Laboratory for the Bioengineering of Tissues (BIOTIS), UMR1026 INSERM, ART BioPrint, F-33076 Bordeaux, France
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- University of Bordeaux, Laboratory for the Bioengineering of Tissues (BIOTIS), UMR1026 INSERM, F-33076 Bordeaux, France.,University of Bordeaux, Laboratory for the Bioengineering of Tissues (BIOTIS), UMR1026 INSERM, ART BioPrint, F-33076 Bordeaux, France.,CHU Bordeaux, Services d'Odontologie et de Santé Buccale, F-33076 Bordeaux, France
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- University of Bordeaux, Laboratory for the Bioengineering of Tissues (BIOTIS), UMR1026 INSERM, F-33076 Bordeaux, France
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Oliveira Campos G, Leite L, Santos M, Paiva L, Jorge E, Silva J, Matos V, Oliveira H, Costa M, Goncalves L. Stent strategies in left main bifurcation lesions: the simpler, the better? Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.2136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Abstract
Introduction
Although percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for ostial or midshaft lesions in left main (LM) disease has shown similar results as compared with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), distal LM bifurcations are associated with an increase in procedural complexity and higher rates of target lesion revascularization. Several studies have investigated the optimal stenting strategy in patients with coronary bifurcation lesions and showed no benefit for systematic two-stent approach in comparison with provisional stenting. This is reflected in the current guidelines that recommend provisional stenting of the side branch as the preferred approach for most bifurcation lesions. However, there is still debate about the optimal strategy according to lesion location.
Objectives
This analysis aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of LM bifurcation PCI using a provisional strategy versus a two-stent strategy.
Methods
Retrospective, observational study including patients submitted to LM bifurcation (Medina 1,1,1) PCI between January 2010 and December 2019. Data was collected from the emergency department and hospitalization registries. Patients were divided according to the stenting approach. We made a global analysis including baseline clinical and angiographic data. The primary endpoint was target lesion failure (TLF), defined as the composite of myocardial infarction, cardiac death, and target lesion revascularization (TLR). Secondary endpoints included the individual components.
Results
A total of 106 patients were included (median age 74 [66–82], 79 (74.5%) males), 57 (53.8%) submitted to provisional stenting and 49 (46.2%) to a two-stent technique. Baseline characteristics were well matched (table 1). The mean SYNTAX score was 29.6±10.0 and LM stenosis grade was ≥70% in all lesions. Median follow-up was 26.6 [12.0–48.6] months. No differences were found regarding the primary endpoint (TLF in provisional stenting was 21.7% vs 21.4%, HR 2.432; 95% confidence interval, 0.472–12.450; p=0.233.). Although target lesion revascularization within the LM complex was numerically higher in the two-stent group (10.2% vs. 3.5%, p=0.245), the opposite was found in cardiac death (provisional group 10.5% vs. 4.3%, p=0.289).
Conclusions
Besides being a “simpler” technique, provisional stenting had no significant differences in outcomes compared to two-stent techniques. Without further evidence, revascularization strategies should primarily rely on operator expertise.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- University Hospitals of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- University Hospitals of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- University Hospitals of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- University Hospitals of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- University Hospitals of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- University Hospitals of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- University Hospitals of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- University Hospitals of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- University Hospitals of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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Tsukazan M, Soares M, Miotto A, Saueressig M, Fortunato G, Camargo S, Oliveira H, Vigo A, Brand L, De Sateles S, Terra R. P06.09 Lobectomy for Lung Cancer, What Is the Brazilian reality? Brazilian Society of Thoracic Surgeons Analysis. J Thorac Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2021.08.288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Torres T, Henrique M, Oliveira H, Rodrigues M, Ferreira P, Morais P, Alves S, Lopes TC, Cernadas R. [Management of Psoriasis by Family Physicians: Referral Algorithm and Shared Management with Dermatology]. ACTA MEDICA PORT 2021; 34:682-689. [PMID: 32208131 DOI: 10.20344/amp.13159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Revised: 01/05/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The implementation of models capable of improving referral quality, limiting the growth of waiting lists in hospitals, and ensuring the best possible treatment and follow-up of the psoriatic patient is of the utmost importance. MATERIAL AND METHODS A panel of Family Physicians and Dermatologists discussed and created a simple and effective algorithm of referral for patients with psoriasis. RESULTS The proposed algorithm starts when the Family Physician suspects of psoriasis. In case of diagnostic doubt, the patient should be referred to Dermatology. In case of a confirmed diagnosis, the Family Physician should assess the patient's severity and responder profile, evaluate comorbidities and assess the presence of psoriatic arthritis. If psoriasis is mild, topical treatments should be initiated, and if there is no clinical improvement or worsening of the disease, the patient should be referred to Dermatology. If psoriasis is moderate to severe, is located in high impact locations, or in pediatric age, the patient should be referred to Dermatology. In order to enable shared management in terms of follow-up and treatment of these patients, it is critical that the Family Physician has the necessary knowledge regarding the systemic treatments used in psoriasis and their side effects. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Only a shared management of the psoriatic patient can allow for the best treatment and follow-up of these patients, a more rational use of available medical resources, thus giving the patient the best possible quality of life.
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- Tiago Torres
- Departamento de Dermatologia. Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto. Porto, Portugal; Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar. Universidade do Porto. Porto; Instituto Médico de Estudos Imunológicos. Porto. Portugal
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- Serviço de Dermatologia. Centro Hospitalar de Leiria. Leiria. Portugal
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- Unidade de Fototerapia. Consulta de Fototerapia e Psoríase. Serviço de Dermatologia. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra. Coimbra. Portugal
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- Unidade de Saúde Familiar Castelo. Agrupamento de Centros de Saúde Arrábida. Sesimbra. Portugal
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- Unidade de Psoríase. Hospital CUF Descobertas. Lisboa. Portugal
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- Serviço de Dermatologia. Centro Hospitalar de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. Vila Real. Portugal
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- Serviço de Dermatologia. Hospital das Forças Armadas. Porto. Portugal. Portugal
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- Unidade de Saúde Familiar Serzedelo. Agrupamento de Centros de Saúde Alto Ave. Guimarães. Portugal
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- Serviços de Saúde Ocupacional. Continental Mabor. Lousado. Portugal
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Pinto G, Minnich SA, Hovde CJ, Oliveira H, Smidt H, Almeida C, Azeredo J. The interactions of bacteriophage Ace and Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli during biocontrol. FEMS Microbiol Ecol 2021; 97:fiab105. [PMID: 34329454 PMCID: PMC8492476 DOI: 10.1093/femsec/fiab105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Strictly lytic phages are considered powerful tools for biocontrol of foodborne pathogens. Safety issues needed to be addressed for the biocontrol of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) include: lysogenic conversion, Shiga toxin production through phage induction, and emergence/proliferation of bacteriophage insensitive mutants (BIMs). To address these issues, two new lytic phages, vB_EcoS_Ace (Ace) and vB_EcoM_Shy (Shy), were isolated and characterized for life cycle, genome sequence and annotation, pH stability and efficacy at controlling STEC growth. Ace was efficient in controlling host planktonic cells and did not stimulate the production of the Stx prophage or Shiga toxin. A single dose of phage did not lead to the selection of BIMs. However, when reintroduced, BIMs were detected after 24 h of incubation. The gain of resistance was associated with lower virulence, as a subset of BIMs failed to agglutinate with O157-specific antibody and were more sensitive to human serum complement. BIM's biofilm formation capacity and susceptibility to disinfectants was equal to that of the wild-type strain. Overall, this work demonstrated that phage Ace is a safe biocontrol agent against STEC contamination and that the burden of BIM emergence did not represent a greater risk in environmental persistence and human pathogenicity.
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- Graça Pinto
- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, LIBRO - Laboratório de Investigação em Biofilmes Rosário Oliveira, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
- Laboratory of Microbiology, Wageningen University & Research, Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE, Wageningen, The Netherlands
- INIAV, IP-National Institute for Agrarian and Veterinary Research, Rua dos Lagidos, Lugar da Madalena, Vairão, Vila do Conde, Portugal
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- Animal Veterinary and Food Science, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, 83844-3025 USA
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- Animal Veterinary and Food Science, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, 83844-3025 USA
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, LIBRO - Laboratório de Investigação em Biofilmes Rosário Oliveira, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Microbiology, Wageningen University & Research, Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- INIAV, IP-National Institute for Agrarian and Veterinary Research, Rua dos Lagidos, Lugar da Madalena, Vairão, Vila do Conde, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, LIBRO - Laboratório de Investigação em Biofilmes Rosário Oliveira, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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Sousa R, Carvalho F, Guimarães I, Café M, Stringhini J, Ulhôa C, Oliveira H, Leandro N. The effect of hydrothermal processing on the performance of broiler chicks fed corn or sorghum-based diets. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2021.114953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Oliveira H, Costa AR, Konstantinides N, Ferreira A, Akturk E, Sillankorva S, Nemec A, Shneider M, Dötsch A, Azeredo J. Ability of phages to infect Acinetobacter calcoaceticus-Acinetobacter baumannii complex species through acquisition of different pectate lyase depolymerase domains. Environ Microbiol 2021; 23:3334. [PMID: 34185951 DOI: 10.1111/1462-2920.15620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Revised: 12/17/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Mendes SR, Gameiro AR, Cardoso JC, Oliveira H. Exuberant case of erythema annulare centrifugum. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14:14/6/e243431. [PMID: 34167991 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-243431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- Dermatology Department, Coimbra University Hospital, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Dermatology Department, Coimbra University Hospital, Coimbra, Portugal
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Torres T, Pereira M, Paiva Lopes MJ, Rebelo C, Andrade P, Henrique M, Oliveira H, Ferreira P, Marques Pinto G, Menezes Brandão F, Rozeira J, Filipe P, Tavares Bello R. Dermatologists' attitude towards psoriasis treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Drugs Context 2021; 10:dic-2021-4-4. [PMID: 34178094 PMCID: PMC8195567 DOI: 10.7573/dic.2021-4-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Background The COVID-19 pandemic introduced new challenges in several dimensions in healthcare services. Herein, we describe the real-life strategies and therapeutic options adopted by dermatologists regarding their patients with psoriasis being treated with or with an indication for systemic therapy during the first COVID-19 lockdown period in Portugal. Methods The study involves a web-based survey on the clinical management of systemic therapy for psoriasis during the COVID-19 pandemic administered to Portuguese dermatologists. The survey consisted of 55 questions (4 open-ended questions; 51 closed-ended questions), grouped into 6 sections. Results A total of 60 dermatologists voluntarily participated in this survey. Nearly 63% of the participants opted for suspending biologics during the COVID-19 lockdown period and 23.3% increased the time between drug administrations. Eighty percent of the participants agreed that biologics did not change the probability of acquiring COVID-19 and 58.4% believed that these drugs decreased or did not change the severity of the disease. Approximately one-third of the participants opted not to prescribe a biological agent in patients despite clinical indication over the duration of the pandemic. Nearly 25% of the participants opted for suspending traditional immunosuppressant administration. Virtual appointments were an option for 93.3% of the participants. Conclusion The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the management of patients with psoriasis being treated with or with an indication for systemic therapy. Some of the decisions made during the first lockdown period were contrary to what we know today. These decisions might have had a significant impact on patients’ quality of life and on future therapeutic success. An adequate interpretation and analysis of the available data will be extremely important to an insightful adaptation of the clinical practice in future confinement or restrictive scenarios.
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- Tiago Torres
- Department of Dermatology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal.,CEDOC, NOVA Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Algarve, Faro, Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital de Pedro Hispano, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology, Centro Hospitalar de Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Psoriasis Unit, Hospital CUF Descobertas, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, Lisbon, Portugal.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal.,Dermatology Research Unit, iMM João Lobo Antunes, University of Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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Melo LDR, Ferreira R, Costa AR, Oliveira H, Azeredo J. Author Correction: Efficacy and safety assessment of two enterococci phages in an in vitro biofilm wound model. Sci Rep 2021; 11:11008. [PMID: 34017053 PMCID: PMC8137687 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-90464-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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- Luís D R Melo
- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal.
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Pinto G, Sampaio M, Dias O, Almeida C, Azeredo J, Oliveira H. Insights into the genome architecture and evolution of Shiga toxin encoding bacteriophages of Escherichia coli. BMC Genomics 2021; 22:366. [PMID: 34011288 PMCID: PMC8136144 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-021-07685-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Background A total of 179 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) complete genomes were analyzed in terms of serotypes, prophage coding regions, and stx gene variants and their distribution. We further examined the genetic diversity of Stx-converting phage genomes (Stx phages), focusing on the lysis-lysogeny decision and lytic cassettes. Results We show that most STEC isolates belong to non-O157 serotypes (73 %), regardless the sources and geographical regions. While the majority of STEC genomes contain a single stx gene (61 %), strains containing two (35 %), three (3 %) and four (1 %) stx genes were also found, being stx2 the most prevalent gene variant. Their location is exclusively found in intact prophage regions, indicating that they are phage-borne. We further demonstrate that Stx phages can be grouped into four clusters (A, B, C and D), three subclusters (A1, A2 and A3) and one singleton, based on their shared gene content. This cluster distribution is in good agreement with their predicted virion morphologies. Stx phage genomes are highly diverse with a vast number of 1,838 gene phamilies (phams) of related sequences (of which 677 are orphams i.e. unique genes) and, although having high mosaicism, they are generally organized into three major transcripts. While the mechanisms that guide lysis–lysogeny decision are complex, there is a strong selective pressure to maintain the stx genes location close to the lytic cassette composed of predicted SAR-endolysin and pin-holin lytic proteins. The evolution of STEC Stx phages seems to be strongly related to acquiring genetic material, probably from horizontal gene transfer events. Conclusions This work provides novel insights on the genetic structure of Stx phages, showing a high genetic diversity throughout the genomes, where the various lysis-lysogeny regulatory systems are in contrast with an uncommon, but conserved, lytic system always adjacent to stx genes. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12864-021-07685-0.
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- Graça Pinto
- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal.,INIAV, IP-National Institute for Agrarian and Veterinary Research, Rua dos Lagidos, Lugar da Madalena, Vairão, Vila do Conde, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- INIAV, IP-National Institute for Agrarian and Veterinary Research, Rua dos Lagidos, Lugar da Madalena, Vairão, Vila do Conde, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal.
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal.
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Barbosa-Silva M, Lima M, Amorim É, Silva A, Freitas R, Passos B, Oliveira H, Campos R, Moraes C, Granja M, Estato V, Rocco P, Faria-Neto H, Maron-Gutierrez T. Mesenchymal stromal cells protect the blood-brain barrier and prevent cognitive and behavioral impairments in infectious disease-associated encephalopathies. Cytotherapy 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s1465324921003054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Ballem A, Gonçalves S, Garcia-Meniño I, Flament-Simon SC, Blanco JE, Fernandes C, Saavedra MJ, Pinto C, Oliveira H, Blanco J, Almeida G, Almeida C. Prevalence and serotypes of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in dairy cattle from Northern Portugal. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0244713. [PMID: 33382795 PMCID: PMC7774927 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0244713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The prevalence of Shiga toxin (Stx)-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) was determined by evaluating its presence in faecal samples from 155 heifers, and 254 dairy cows in 21 farms at North of Portugal sampled between December 2017 and June 2019. The prevalence of STEC in heifers (45%) was significantly higher than in lactating cows (16%) (p<0.05, Fisher exact test statistic value is <0.00001). A total of 133 STEC were isolated, 24 (13.8%) carried Shiga-toxin 1 (stx1) genes, 69 (39.7%) carried Shiga-toxin 2 (stx2) genes, and 40 (23%) carried both stx1 and stx2. Intimin (eae) virulence gene was detected in 29 (21.8%) of the isolates. STEC isolates belonged to 72 different O:H serotypes, comprising 40 O serogroups and 23 H types. The most frequent serotypes were O29:H12 (15%) and O113:H21 (5.2%), found in a large number of farms. Two isolates belonged to the highly virulent serotypes associated with human disease O157:H7 and O26:H11. Many other bovine STEC serotypes founded in this work belonged to serotypes previously described as pathogenic to humans. Thus, this study highlights the need for control strategies that can reduce STEC prevalence at the farm level and, thus, prevent food and environmental contamination.
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- Andressa Ballem
- National Institute for Agrarian and Veterinary Research, Vairão, Vila do Conde, Portugal
- Veterinary Science Department, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
- Farroupilha Federal Institute, Campus of São Vicente do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, São Vicente do Sul, Brazil
- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Science, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
- Centro de Investigação de Montanha, School of Agriculture, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Bragança, Portugal
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- National Institute for Agrarian and Veterinary Research, Vairão, Vila do Conde, Portugal
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- Laboratorio de Referencia de E. coli, Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Veterinary Faculty, University of Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Referencia de E. coli, Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Veterinary Faculty, University of Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Referencia de E. coli, Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Veterinary Faculty, University of Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Centro de Investigação de Montanha, School of Agriculture, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Bragança, Portugal
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- Veterinary Science Department, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Science, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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- National Institute for Agrarian and Veterinary Research, Vairão, Vila do Conde, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Campus of Gualtar, Braga, Portugal
- * E-mail: (CA); (HO)
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- Laboratorio de Referencia de E. coli, Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Veterinary Faculty, University of Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- National Institute for Agrarian and Veterinary Research, Vairão, Vila do Conde, Portugal
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- National Institute for Agrarian and Veterinary Research, Vairão, Vila do Conde, Portugal
- * E-mail: (CA); (HO)
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Cuvellier M, Ezan F, Oliveira H, Rose S, Fricain JC, Langouët S, Legagneux V, Baffet G. 3D culture of HepaRG cells in GelMa and its application to bioprinting of a multicellular hepatic model. Biomaterials 2020; 269:120611. [PMID: 33385685 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2020.120611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Bioprinting is an emergent technology that has already demonstrated the capacity to create complex and/or vascularized multicellular structures with defined and organized architectures, in a reproducible and high throughput way. Here, we present the implementation of a complex liver model by the development of a three-dimensional extrusion bioprinting process, including parameters for matrix polymerization of methacrylated gelatin, using two hepatic cell lines, Huh7 and HepaRG. The printed structures exhibited long-term viability (28 days), proliferative ability, a relevant hepatocyte phenotype and functions equivalent to or better than those of their 2D counterparts using standard DMSO treatment. This work served as a basis for the bioprinting of complex multicellular models associating the hepatic parenchymal cells, HepaRG, with stellate cells (LX-2) and endothelial cells (HUVECs), able of colonizing the surface of the structure and thus recreating a pseudo endothelial barrier. When bioprinted in 3D monocultures, LX-2 expression was modulated by TGFβ-1 toward the induction of myofibroblastic genes such as ACTA2 and COL1A1. In 3D multicellular bioprinted structures comprising HepaRG, LX-2 and endothelial cells, we evidenced fibrillar collagen deposition, which is never observed in monocultures of either HepaRG or LX-2 alone. These observations indicate that a precise control of cellular communication is required to recapitulate key steps of fibrogenesis. Bioprinted 3D co-cultures therefore open up new perspectives in studying the molecular and cellular basis of fibrosis development and provide better access to potential inducers and inhibitors of collagen expression and deposition.
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- Marie Cuvellier
- Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de Recherche en Santé́, Environnement et Travail) - UMR_S, 1085, Rennes, France.
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- Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de Recherche en Santé́, Environnement et Travail) - UMR_S, 1085, Rennes, France
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- Université de Bordeaux, Bioingénierie Tissulaire, 146, Rue Léo Saignat, 33076, Bordeaux, France; Inserm U1026, Bioingénierie Tissulaire, 146, Rue Léo Saignat, 33076, Bordeaux, France
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- Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de Recherche en Santé́, Environnement et Travail) - UMR_S, 1085, Rennes, France
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- Université de Bordeaux, Bioingénierie Tissulaire, 146, Rue Léo Saignat, 33076, Bordeaux, France; Inserm U1026, Bioingénierie Tissulaire, 146, Rue Léo Saignat, 33076, Bordeaux, France; CHU Bordeaux, Services D'Odontologie et de Santé Buccale, F-33076, Bordeaux, France
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- Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de Recherche en Santé́, Environnement et Travail) - UMR_S, 1085, Rennes, France
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- Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de Recherche en Santé́, Environnement et Travail) - UMR_S, 1085, Rennes, France
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- Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de Recherche en Santé́, Environnement et Travail) - UMR_S, 1085, Rennes, France.
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Pinto MF, Oliveira H, Batista S, Cruz L, Pinto M, Correia I, Martins P, Teixeira C. Prediction of disease progression and outcomes in multiple sclerosis with machine learning. Sci Rep 2020; 10:21038. [PMID: 33273676 PMCID: PMC7713436 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-78212-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease, affecting the Central Nervous System and leading to irreversible neurological damage, such as long term functional impairment and disability. It has no cure and the symptoms vary widely, depending on the affected regions, amount of damage, and the ability to activate compensatory mechanisms, which constitutes a challenge to evaluate and predict its course. Additionally, relapsing-remitting patients can evolve its course into a secondary progressive, characterized by a slow progression of disability independent of relapses. With clinical information from Multiple Sclerosis patients, we developed a machine learning exploration framework concerning this disease evolution, more specifically to obtain three predictions: one on conversion to secondary progressive course and two on disease severity with rapid accumulation of disability, concerning the 6th and 10th years of progression. For the first case, the best results were obtained within two years: AUC=[Formula: see text], sensitivity=[Formula: see text] and specificity=[Formula: see text]; and for the second, the best results were obtained for the 6th year of progression, also within two years: AUC=[Formula: see text], sensitivity=[Formula: see text], and specificity=[Formula: see text]. The Expanded Disability Status Scale value, the majority of functional systems, affected functions during relapses, and age at onset were described as the most predictive features. These results demonstrate the possibility of predicting Multiple Sclerosis progression by using machine learning, which may help to understand this disease's dynamics and thus, advise physicians on medication intake.
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- Mauro F Pinto
- Department of Informatics Engineering, Centre for Informatics and Systems of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Department of Informatics Engineering, Centre for Informatics and Systems of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Neurology Department of Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Functional Unit of Neuroradiology, Medical Imaging Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Functional Unit of Neuroradiology, Medical Imaging Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Neurology Department of Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Informatics Engineering, Centre for Informatics and Systems of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Informatics Engineering, Centre for Informatics and Systems of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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Silva MD, Oliveira H, Faustino A, Sillankorva S. Characterization of MSlys, the endolysin of Streptococcus pneumoniae phage MS1. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 28:e00547. [PMID: 33204659 PMCID: PMC7648177 DOI: 10.1016/j.btre.2020.e00547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 10/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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MSlys is a choline binding protein from pneumococcal MS1 phage. Planktonic and biofilm S. pneumoniae cells are affected by MSlys treatment. MSlys is active against isolates from otitis media infections and works in the conditions commonly found in this environment.
Despite the use of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines, the number of infections related to Streptococcus pneumoniae continues to be alarming. Herein, we identified, characterized the MSlys endolysin encoded in the phage MS1. We further tested its antimicrobial efficacy against planktonic and biofilm cells, assessing the culturability of cells and biofilm structure by scanning electron microscopy, and confocal laser scanning microscopy. The modular MSlys endolysin consists of an amidase catalytic domain and a choline-binding domain. MSlys is active against isolates of children with otitis media, and conditions close to those found in the middle ear. Treatment with MSlys (2 h, 4 μM) reduced planktonic cultures by 3.5 log10 CFU/mL, and 24- and 48-h-old biofilms by 1.5 and 1.8 log10 CFU/mL, respectively. Imaging of the biofilms showed thinner and damaged structures compared to control samples. The recombinantly expressed MSlys may be a suitable candidate for treating pneumococcal infections, including otitis media.
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- Maria Daniela Silva
- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, LIBRO - Laboratório de Investigação em Biofilmes Rosário Oliveira, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, LIBRO - Laboratório de Investigação em Biofilmes Rosário Oliveira, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Clinical Pathology Department, Hospital de Braga, 4710-243 Braga, Portugal
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- INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Avenida Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal
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Leroux A, Paiva Dos Santos B, Leng J, Oliveira H, Amédée J. Sensory neurons from dorsal root ganglia regulate endothelial cell function in extracellular matrix remodelling. Cell Commun Signal 2020; 18:162. [PMID: 33076927 PMCID: PMC7574530 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-020-00656-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Recent physiological and experimental data highlight the role of the sensory nervous system in bone repair, but its precise role on angiogenesis in a bone regeneration context is still unknown. Our previous work demonstrated that sensory neurons (SNs) induce the osteoblastic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells, but the influence of SNs on endothelial cells (ECs) was not studied. METHODS Here, in order to study in vitro the interplay between SNs and ECs, we used microfluidic devices as an indirect co-culture model. Gene expression analysis of angiogenic markers, as well as measurements of metalloproteinases protein levels and enzymatic activity, were performed. RESULTS We were able to demonstrate that two sensory neuropeptides, calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) and substance P (SP), were involved in the transcriptional upregulation of angiogenic markers (vascular endothelial growth factor, angiopoietin 1, type 4 collagen, matrix metalloproteinase 2) in ECs. Co-cultures of ECs with SNs also increased the protein level and enzymatic activity of matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9 (MMP2/MMP9) in ECs. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest a role of sensory neurons, and more specifically of CGRP and SP, in the remodelling of endothelial cells extracellular matrix, thus supporting and enhancing the angiogenesis process. Video abstract.
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- Alice Leroux
- Univ. Bordeaux, INSERM, BIOTIS, U1026, F-33000, Bordeaux, France.
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- Univ. Bordeaux, CNRS, Solvay, LOF, UMR 5258, F-33006, Pessac, France
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- Univ. Bordeaux, INSERM, BIOTIS, U1026, F-33000, Bordeaux, France
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- Univ. Bordeaux, INSERM, BIOTIS, U1026, F-33000, Bordeaux, France
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Gouveia P, Bessa S, Oliveira H, Batista E, Aleluia M, Ip J, Costa J, Nuno L, Pinto D, Mavioso C, Anacleto J, Abreu N, Morgado P, Martinho M, Teixeira J, Carvalho P, Cardoso J, Alves C, Cardoso F, Cardoso M. A Breast 3D model as a possible tool for non-invasive tumour localization in breast surgery. Eur J Cancer 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(20)30736-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Vivas T, Duarte M, Puschel V, Oliveira H, Sales P, Rocha G, Oliveira I. Basic life support training with high schools’ teachers in Bahia, Brazil: an experimental study. Eur J Public Health 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Early performing of cardiopulmonary resuscitation is the cornerstone of survival in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, doubling the odds of survival when correctly performed. The American Heart Association and the European Resuscitation Council advocate for training the entire population in order to enable a quick and effective response to out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, improving its outcomes. In primary healthcare settings the health workers can act as trainers, using the family and territorial approach to deliver basic life support (BLS) basis to general population, assuring that key social actors are skilled enough to aid community when needed. This study aims to compare the knowledge and practice skill of high school teachers before and after a BLS training delivered by health workers and students in a primary healthcare setting.
Methods
Teachers of three public high schools in Bahia, Brazil were assessed by a test for theoretical and practical skill in BLS and then trained by a group of primary care workers and students. Training included a 20min lecture and 40min practice session in a simulated scenario. After the training the teachers were assessed with the same test for theoretical and practical skill. A paired-samples T test was used to detect the difference in the mean total score before and after the training, with a significance level of 0.05 (two-sided test) and 95% confidence interval.
Results
The mean total score after the BLS training (8.2 ± 1.5) was significantly higher (p < 0.000) from before training (4.5 ± 1.7).
Conclusions
The high school teachers were unable to deliver proper cardiopulmonary resuscitation before the intervention. Following a BLS training a significant immediate improvement in the knowledge and practical skill was detected. Health workers were able to achieve these results in a primary healthcare setting. Further studies should assess this outcome with larger samples, evaluating the retention of knowledge and skills provided.
Key messages
Basic life support training can be delivered to general population by health workers in primary healthcare settings in order to improve the outcomes to out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Teachers and health workers can act as key actors in intersetorial health-education initiatives, promoting the health of their communities.
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- T Vivas
- Postgraduate Program in Social Policies and Citizenship, Catholic University of Salvador, Salvador, Brazil
- University Center for Health Sciences, Metropolitan Union for Education and Culture, Lauro de Freitas, Brazil
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- Nursing School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- University Center for Health Sciences, Metropolitan Union for Education and Culture, Lauro de Freitas, Brazil
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- Nursing School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- University Center for Health Sciences, Metropolitan Union for Education and Culture, Lauro de Freitas, Brazil
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- University Center for Health Sciences, Metropolitan Union for Education and Culture, Lauro de Freitas, Brazil
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- University Center for Health Sciences, Metropolitan Union for Education and Culture, Lauro de Freitas, Brazil
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- University Center for Health Sciences, Metropolitan Union for Education and Culture, Lauro de Freitas, Brazil
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Hakobyan D, Médina C, Dusserre N, Stachowicz ML, Handschin C, Fricain JC, Guillermet-Guibert J, Oliveira H. Corrigendum: Laser-assisted 3D bioprinting of exocrine pancreas spheroid models for cancer initiation study (2020 Biofabrication 12 035001). Biofabrication 2020. [DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/aba1fb] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Sampaio M, Rocha M, Oliveira H, Dias O. Predicting promoters in phage genomes using PhagePromoter. Bioinformatics 2020; 35:5301-5302. [PMID: 31359029 DOI: 10.1093/bioinformatics/btz580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2019] [Revised: 06/19/2019] [Accepted: 07/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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SUMMARY The growing interest in phages as antibacterial agents has led to an increase in the number of sequenced phage genomes, increasing the need for intuitive bioinformatics tools for performing genome annotation. The identification of phage promoters is indeed the most difficult step of this process. Due to the lack of online tools for phage promoter prediction, we developed PhagePromoter, a tool for locating promoters in phage genomes, using machine learning methods. This is the first online tool for predicting promoters that uses phage promoter data and the first to identify both host and phage promoters with different motifs. AVAILABILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION This tool was integrated in the Galaxy framework and it is available online at: https://bit.ly/2Dfebfv. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Supplementary data are available at Bioinformatics online.
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- Marta Sampaio
- Centre of Biological Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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Freitas C, Pereira T, Pinheiro G, Dias C, Hespanhol V, Costa J, Cunha A, Oliveira H. THE ROLE OF RADIOGENOMICS IN EGFR AND KRAS MUTATION STATUS PREDICTION AMONG NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER PATIENTS. Chest 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2020.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Soares J, Fernandes R, Brito D, Oliveira H, Neuparth T, Martins I, Santos MM. Environmental risk assessment of accidental marine spills: A new approach combining an online dynamic Hazardous and Noxious substances database with numerical dispersion, risk and population modelling. Sci Total Environ 2020; 715:136801. [PMID: 32007875 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.136801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2019] [Revised: 01/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/17/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The foreseen rise on maritime transportation of Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) increases the likelihood of accidents, leading to a higher risk of chemical spillage that can have severe ecological impacts. Considering the lack of information on HNS spills, the response to these events is less well established than those involving oil. Moreover, a paramount knowledge of the physicochemical and ecotoxicological properties of the substance involved is required for an effective environmental risk assessment and response to an HNS spill. In the present work, a new online interface, in which a dynamic HNS database feeds a chemical numerical dispersion model, was developed with the aim to improve predictions regarding the behaviour and environmental risk of HNS spills on marine ecosystems. Potential impacts to pelagic organisms were characterized by coupling model outputs with toxicity risk ratios. Furthermore, a simple population model was developed, foreseeing impacts at the ecological level. The integration of the developed tools establishes an innovative framework, which aims to improve predictions related to HNS plumes' behaviour and potential hazards to the marine environment and associated ecosystem services. Further, this new approach fosters an improved preparedness and response to coastal pollution incidents, enhancing effective decision making and management by competent authorities.
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- J Soares
- CIMAR/CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Endocrine Disruptors and Emerging Contaminants Group, University of Porto,, Avenida General Norton de Matos S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal.
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- Bentley Systems Portugal, Alameda dos Oceanos n° 63, escritório 3.1, 1990-208 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Bentley Systems Portugal, Alameda dos Oceanos n° 63, escritório 3.1, 1990-208 Lisboa, Portugal
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- CIMAR/CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Endocrine Disruptors and Emerging Contaminants Group, University of Porto,, Avenida General Norton de Matos S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CIMAR/CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Endocrine Disruptors and Emerging Contaminants Group, University of Porto,, Avenida General Norton de Matos S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CIMAR/CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Endocrine Disruptors and Emerging Contaminants Group, University of Porto,, Avenida General Norton de Matos S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CIMAR/CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Endocrine Disruptors and Emerging Contaminants Group, University of Porto,, Avenida General Norton de Matos S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal; FCUP - Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto (U. Porto), Rua do Campo Alegre n° 1021/1055, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal.
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Hakobyan D, Médina C, Dusserre N, Stachowicz ML, Handschin C, Fricain JC, Guillermet-Guibert J, Oliveira H. Laser-assisted 3D bioprinting of exocrine pancreas spheroid models for cancer initiation study. Biofabrication 2020; 12:035001. [PMID: 32131058 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ab7cb8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most common malignancy of the pancreas. It has shown a poor prognosis and a rising incidence in the developed world. Other pathologies associated with this tissue include pancreatitis, a risk condition for pancreatic cancer. The onset of both pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer follows a common pattern: exocrine pancreatic acinar cells undergo a transdifferentiation to duct cells that triggers a 3D restructuration of the pancreatic tissue. However, the exact mechanism underlying this process remains partially undefined. Further understanding the cellular events leading to PDAC could open new avenues in the development of novel therapeutic approaches. Since current 2D cell culture models fail to mimic the tridimensional complexity of the pancreatic tissue, new in vitro models are urgently needed. Here, we generated 3D pancreatic cell spheroid arrays using laser-assisted bioprinting and characterized their phenotypic evolution over time through image analysis and phenotypic characterization. We show that these bioprinted spheroids, composed of both acinar and ductal cells, can replicate the initial stages of PDAC development. This bioprinted miniaturized spheroid-based array model should prove useful for the study of the internal and external factors that contribute to the formation of precursor PDAC lesions and to cancer progression, and may therefore shed light on future PDAC therapy strategies.
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- Davit Hakobyan
- Bioingénierie tissulaire, Université de Bordeaux, 146, rue Léo Saignat 33076, Bordeaux, France. Bioingénierie tissulaire, Inserm U1026, 146, rue Léo Saignat 33076, Bordeaux, France. Both authors have contributed equally to this work
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Melo LDR, Oliveira H, Pires DP, Dabrowska K, Azeredo J. Phage therapy efficacy: a review of the last 10 years of preclinical studies. Crit Rev Microbiol 2020; 46:78-99. [DOI: 10.1080/1040841x.2020.1729695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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- Luís D. R. Melo
- CEB – Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- CEB – Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- CEB – Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, Wrocław, Poland
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- CEB – Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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Bioprinting is a novel technological approach that has the potential to solve unmet questions in the field of tissue engineering. Laser-assisted bioprinting (LAB), due to its unprecedented cell printing resolution and precision, is an attractive tool for the in situ printing of a bone substitute. Here, we describe the protocol for LAB and its use for the in situ bioprinting of mesenchymal stromal cells, associated with collagen and nanohydroxyapatite, in order to favor bone regeneration in a calvaria defect model in mice.
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- Davit Hakobyan
- Tissue Bioengineering, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
- Tissue Bioengineering, Inserm, Bordeaux, France
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- Tissue Bioengineering, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
- Tissue Bioengineering, Inserm, Bordeaux, France
- Services d'Odontologie et de Santé Buccale, CHU Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Tissue Bioengineering, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
- Tissue Bioengineering, Inserm, Bordeaux, France
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- Tissue Bioengineering, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
- Tissue Bioengineering, Inserm, Bordeaux, France
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- Tissue Bioengineering, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
- Tissue Bioengineering, Inserm, Bordeaux, France
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- Tissue Bioengineering, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
- Tissue Bioengineering, Inserm, Bordeaux, France
- Services d'Odontologie et de Santé Buccale, CHU Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Tissue Bioengineering, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
- Tissue Bioengineering, Inserm, Bordeaux, France
- Services d'Odontologie et de Santé Buccale, CHU Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Tissue Bioengineering, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France.
- Tissue Bioengineering, Inserm, Bordeaux, France.
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Menezes B, Moreira D, Oliveira H, Marques L, Lima J. Solvothermal Synthesis of Cerium-Doped Titania Nanostructured Materials Modified with Acetylacetone for Solar-Driven Photocatalysis. J BRAZIL CHEM SOC 2020. [DOI: 10.21577/0103-5053.20190148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Ribeiro HG, Melo LDR, Oliveira H, Boon M, Lavigne R, Noben JP, Azeredo J, Oliveira A. Characterization of a new podovirus infecting Paenibacillus larvae. Sci Rep 2019; 9:20355. [PMID: 31889094 PMCID: PMC6937236 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-56699-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2019] [Accepted: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The Paenibacillus larvae infecting phage API480 (vB_PlaP_API480) is the first reported podovirus for this bacterial species, with an 58 nm icosahedral capsid and a 12 × 8 nm short, non-contractile tail. API480 encodes 77 coding sequences (CDSs) on its 45,026 bp dsDNA genome, of which 47 were confirmed using mass spectrometry. This phage has got very limited genomic and proteomic similarity to any other known ones registered in public databases, including P. larvae phages. Comparative genomics indicates API480 is a new species as it's a singleton with 28 unique proteins. Interestingly, the lysis module is highly conserved among P. larvae phages, containing a predicted endolysin and two putative holins. The well kept overall genomic organisation (from the structural and morphogenetic modules to the host lysis, DNA replication and metabolism related proteins) confirms a common evolutionary ancestor among P. larvae infecting phages. API480 is able to infect 69% of the 61 field strains with an ERIC I genotype, as well as ERIC II strains. Furthermore, this phage is very stable when exposed to high glucose concentrations and to larval gastrointestinal conditions. This highly-specific phage, with its broad lytic activity and stability in hive conditions, might potentially be used in the biocontrol of American Foulbrood (AFB).
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- Henrique G Ribeiro
- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, LIBRO - Laboratório de Investigação em Biofilmes Rosário Oliveira, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, LIBRO - Laboratório de Investigação em Biofilmes Rosário Oliveira, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, LIBRO - Laboratório de Investigação em Biofilmes Rosário Oliveira, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Gene Technology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Gene Technology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Biomedical Research Institute and Transnational University Limburg, Hasselt University, Agoralaan D, 3590, Hasselt, Belgium
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, LIBRO - Laboratório de Investigação em Biofilmes Rosário Oliveira, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, LIBRO - Laboratório de Investigação em Biofilmes Rosário Oliveira, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal.
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Milho C, Silva MD, Alves D, Oliveira H, Sousa C, Pastrana LM, Azeredo J, Sillankorva S. Escherichia coli and Salmonella Enteritidis dual-species biofilms: interspecies interactions and antibiofilm efficacy of phages. Sci Rep 2019; 9:18183. [PMID: 31796870 PMCID: PMC6890764 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-54847-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2019] [Accepted: 11/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Escherichia coli and Salmonella Enteritidis are foodborne pathogens forming challenging biofilms that contribute to their virulence, antimicrobial resistance, and survival on surfaces. Interspecies interactions occur between species in mixed biofilms promoting different outcomes to each species. Here we describe the interactions between E. coli and S. Enteritidis strains, and their control using specific phages. Single-species biofilms presented more cells compared to dual-species biofilms. The spatial organization of strains, observed by confocal microscopy, revealed similar arrangements in both single- and dual-species biofilms. The EPS matrix composition, assessed by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, disclosed that the spectra extracted from the different dual-species biofilms can either be a combination of both species EPS matrix components or that the EPS matrix of one species predominates. Phages damaged more the single-species biofilms than the mixed biofilms, showing also that the killing efficacy was greatly dependent on the phage growth characteristics, bacterial growth parameters, and bacterial spatial distribution in biofilms. This combination of methodologies provides new knowledge of species-species and phage-host interactions in biofilms of these two major foodborne pathogens.
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- Catarina Milho
- Centre of Biological Engineering, LIBRO - Laboratório de Investigação em Biofilmes Rosário Oliveira, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, LIBRO - Laboratório de Investigação em Biofilmes Rosário Oliveira, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, LIBRO - Laboratório de Investigação em Biofilmes Rosário Oliveira, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, LIBRO - Laboratório de Investigação em Biofilmes Rosário Oliveira, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Chemical Science Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal
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- INL- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330, Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, LIBRO - Laboratório de Investigação em Biofilmes Rosário Oliveira, University of Minho, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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- INL- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330, Braga, Portugal.
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Dos Santos BP, Garbay B, Fenelon M, Rosselin M, Garanger E, Lecommandoux S, Oliveira H, Amédée J. Development of a cell-free and growth factor-free hydrogel capable of inducing angiogenesis and innervation after subcutaneous implantation. Acta Biomater 2019; 99:154-167. [PMID: 31425892 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2019.08.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2019] [Revised: 08/01/2019] [Accepted: 08/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Despite significant progress in the field of biomaterials for bone repair, the lack of attention to the vascular and nervous networks within bone implants could be one of the main reasons for the delayed or impaired recovery of bone defects. The design of innovative biomaterials should improve the host capacity of healing to restore a functional tissue, taking into account that the nerve systems closely interact with blood vessels in the bone tissue. The aim of this work is to develop a cell-free and growth factor-free hydrogel capable to promote angiogenesis and innervation. To this end, we have used elastin-like polypeptides (ELPs), poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) and increasing concentrations of the adhesion peptide IKVAV (25% (w/w) representing 1.7 mM and 50% (w/w) representing 4.1 mM) to formulate and produce hydrogels. When characterized in vitro, hydrogels have fine-tunable rheological properties, microporous structure and are biocompatible. At the biological level, 50% IKVAV composition up-regulated Runx2, Osx, Spp1, Vegfa and Bmp2 in mesenchymal stromal cells and Tek in endothelial cells, and sustained the formation of long neurites in sensory neurons. When implanted subcutaneously in mice, hydrogels induced no signals of major inflammation and the 50% IKVAV composition induced higher vessel density and formation of nervous terminations in the peripheral tissue. This novel composite has important features for tissue engineering, showing higher osteogenic, angiogenic and innervation potential in vitro, being not inflammatory in vivo, and inducing angiogenesis and innervation subcutaneously. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: One of the main limitations in the field of tissue engineering remains the sufficient vascularization and innervation during tissue repair. In this scope, the development of advanced biomaterials that can support these processes is of crucial importance. Here, we formulated different compositions of Elastin-like polypeptide-based hydrogels bearing the IKVAV adhesion sequence. These compositions showed controlled mechanical properties, and were degradable in vitro. Additionally, we could identify in vitro a composition capable to promote neurite formation and to modulate endothelial and mesenchymal stromal cells gene expression, in view of angiogenesis and osteogenesis, respectively. When tested in vivo, it showed no signs of major inflammation and induced the formation of a highly vascularized and innervated neotissue. In this sense, our approach represents a potential advance in the development of new strategies to promote tissue regeneration, taking into account both angiogenesis and innervation.
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- Bruno Paiva Dos Santos
- Tissue Bioengineering Laboratory (BioTis), Inserm U1026, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France.
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- Univ. Bordeaux, CNRS, Bordeaux INP, LCPO, UMR 5629, F-33600 Pessac, France
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- Tissue Bioengineering Laboratory (BioTis), Inserm U1026, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France; CHU Bordeaux, Department of Oral Surgery, F-33076 Bordeaux, France
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- Univ. Bordeaux, CNRS, Bordeaux INP, LCPO, UMR 5629, F-33600 Pessac, France
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- Univ. Bordeaux, CNRS, Bordeaux INP, LCPO, UMR 5629, F-33600 Pessac, France
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- Tissue Bioengineering Laboratory (BioTis), Inserm U1026, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Tissue Bioengineering Laboratory (BioTis), Inserm U1026, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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Azevedo A, Oliveira H, Rubio J. Bulk nanobubbles in the mineral and environmental areas: Updating research and applications. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2019; 271:101992. [PMID: 31351416 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2019.101992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Revised: 07/09/2019] [Accepted: 07/15/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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In the last decade, the research with bulk nanobubbles (ultrafine bubbles with a diameter <1 μm, according to ISO 20480-1:2017) has been rapidly increasing in the academic and industrial environments. Nowadays, there are many applications reported in the literature, with several patents, procedures, and techniques on nanobubbles generation and an evergrowing research and many applications. Yet, most of those publications reporting bulk nanobubbles generation devices, do not bring information on measurements of size distribution or bubbles concentration (if nanobubbles). Further, there is a problem of scale and many of these products are small bench discontinuous rigs difficult to scale up, which might serve small scale purposes, but are not able for treating high flow-rate wastewaters or minerals pulps at industrial scale. These nanometric bubbles present interesting and peculiar properties such as high surface area per volume unit, high stability and longevity, surface charge in water and the ability to aggregate hydrophobic particles. These findings demonstrate their high potential for applications in many technological areas, which occur not only as isolated bubbles but also jointly with micro (~ 1-100 μm diameter) and/or macrobubbles (~100 μm - 2 mm diameter). This paper reviews the evolution of basic research on nanobubbles, the challenges concerning generation and stability and their applications in the mineral (flotation) and environmental areas (treatment of water and wastewaters or remediation of contaminated environments). Herein, because the importance in engineering, as a whole, most of the studies are based on the nanobubbles generated by depressurisation/hydrodynamic cavitation of the air-saturated water in flow constrictors (venturi, needle valves). In the mineral area, they appear to be responsible for increasing the recovery and flotation kinetics of fine (<74 μm) and ultrafine (<13 μm) particles at lower frother and collector dosages. In the environmental area, nanobubbles have been reported to enhance the removal of a variety of pollutants (emulsified oil, colloidal solids, organic/inorganic precipitates, ions) by flotation associated with bigger bubbles. More, the application of isolated nanobubbles on the removal of residual pollutants, such as amine and oil (both as flocs) were reported. Also, the use of ozone and oxygen nanobubbles has been studied for the remediation/decontamination of soil and aquatic ecosystems and for the oxidation of emerging pollutants in water and wastewater treatment. The future of nanobubbles in flotation separation research is highly promising; operating costs of the different forms of nanobubbles generation and bench studies should be validated through pilot and real scale with the continuous injection of these bubbles.
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