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Mortier J, Cambré A, Schack S, Christie G, Aertsen A. Impact of Protein Aggregates on Sporulation and Germination of Bacillus subtilis. Microorganisms 2023; 11:2365. [PMID: 37764209 PMCID: PMC10536567 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11092365] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
Abstract
In order to improve our general understanding of protein aggregate (PA) management and impact in bacteria, different model systems and processes need to be investigated. As such, we developed an inducible synthetic PA model system to investigate PA dynamics in the Gram-positive model organism Bacillus subtilis. This confirmed previous observations that PA segregation in this organism seems to follow the Escherichia coli paradigm of nucleoid occlusion governing polar localization and asymmetric segregation during vegetative growth. However, our findings also revealed that PAs can readily persist throughout the entire sporulation process after encapsulation in the forespore during sporulation. Moreover, no deleterious effects of PA presence on sporulation, germination and spore survival against heat or UV stress could be observed. Our findings therefore indicate that the sporulation process is remarkably robust against perturbations by PAs and misfolded proteins.
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- Julien Mortier
- Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, KU Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium; (J.M.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, KU Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium; (J.M.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0AS, UK; (S.S.); (G.C.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0AS, UK; (S.S.); (G.C.)
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- Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, KU Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium; (J.M.); (A.C.)
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Crocker LB, Lee JH, Mital S, Mills GC, Schack S, Bistrović-Popov A, Franck CO, Mela I, Kaminski CF, Christie G, Fruk L. Tuning riboflavin derivatives for photodynamic inactivation of pathogens. Sci Rep 2022; 12:6580. [PMID: 35449377 PMCID: PMC9022420 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-10394-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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The development of effective pathogen reduction strategies is required due to the rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria and zoonotic viral pandemics. Photodynamic inactivation (PDI) of bacteria and viruses is a potent reduction strategy that bypasses typical resistance mechanisms. Naturally occurring riboflavin has been widely used in PDI applications due to efficient light-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) release. By rational design of its core structure to alter (photo)physical properties, we obtained derivatives capable of outperforming riboflavin's visible light-induced PDI against E. coli and a SARS-CoV-2 surrogate, revealing functional group dependency for each pathogen. Bacterial PDI was influenced mainly by guanidino substitution, whereas viral PDI increased through bromination of the flavin. These observations were related to enhanced uptake and ROS-specific nucleic acid cleavage mechanisms. Trends in the derivatives' toxicity towards human fibroblast cells were also investigated to assess viable therapeutic derivatives and help guide further design of PDI agents to combat pathogenic organisms.
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- Leander B Crocker
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge, CB3 0AS, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge, CB3 0AS, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge, CB3 0AS, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge, CB3 0AS, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge, CB3 0AS, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge, CB3 0AS, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge, CB3 0AS, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge, CB3 0AS, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge, CB3 0AS, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge, CB3 0AS, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge, CB3 0AS, UK.
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Yu Y, Schack S, Koester K. Goal Coordination in Free Choice and Specified Grasping: An ERP Study. Int J Psychophysiol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2018.07.467] [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: 10/28/2022]
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Vondran M, Schack S, Garbade J, Binner C, Borger M, Mohr F, Schröter T. Risk Factors for a Fulminant Clostridium Difficile Infection after Cardiac Surgery: A Retrospective Single-Center Analysis. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2018. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1628096] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- M. Vondran
- Cardiac Surgery, Herzzentrum Leipzig, University Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Cardiac Surgery, Herzzentrum Leipzig, University Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Cardiac Surgery, Herzzentrum Leipzig, University Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Cardiac Surgery, Herzzentrum Leipzig, University Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Cardiac Surgery, Herzzentrum Leipzig, University Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Cardiac Surgery, Herzzentrum Leipzig, University Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Cardiac Surgery, Herzzentrum Leipzig, University Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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Schack S, Weber M, Oelzner P, Mireskandari M, Antonov D, Stallmach A. [Morbus Behçet or inflammatory bowel disease--a diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma]. Z Gastroenterol 2015; 53:1187-1192. [PMID: 26480055 DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1553477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
Abstract
We present the case of a 43-year old caucasian male suffering from a condition initially diagnosed as colitis ulcerosa. For 2 years Azathioprine and anti-TNF-alpha antibodies were used for treatment without convincing benefit but with serious adverse events. After the first occurrence of complex accompanying symptoms like oral and scrotal ulcerations, arthritis and scratch-induced skin lesions the differential diagnosis of a Morbus Adamantiades-Behçet with intestinal evolvement was considered. After introduction of a parenteral Ciclosporin medication, which was later switched to Tacrolimus and Azathioprin, a remission could be achieved that lasted for several months. When a drug-induced acute kidney injury occurred, the regime was changed to Golimumab and a delayed but significant improvement was achieved. To separate Morbus Adamantiades-Behçet from inflammatory bowel disease is of some difficulty, demands interdisciplinary cooperation and is the basis for a successful therapy.
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- S Schack
- Gastroenterologie, Hepatologie und Infektologie, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, Jena, Germany
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- Gastroenterologie, Hepatologie und Infektologie, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, Jena, Germany
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- Nephrologie, Rheumatologie und Diabetologie, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, Jena, Germany
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- Institut für Pathologie, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, Jena, Germany
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- Klinik für Hautkrankheiten, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, Jena, Germany
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- Gastroenterologie, Hepatologie und Infektologie, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, Jena, Germany
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Bogert N, Kanzler I, Schack S, Moritz A, Beiras-Fernandez A. What about the rewarming during reperfusion? Influence of hypothermic conditions on endothelial activity. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2014. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1367388] [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: 10/25/2022]
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Binner C, Garbade J, Schack S, Dohmen PM, Borger MA, Mohr FW. Clostridium difficile in heart surgery: Increased risk for mortality or an overestimated problem? Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2013. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1332396] [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: 10/27/2022]
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Kanzler I, Schack S, Rolle K, Zierer A, Stock UA, Moritz A, Beiras-Fernandez A. Modulation of Calpain 1 and 2 and local inflammation in aortic aneurysms. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2013. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1332284] [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: 10/27/2022]
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Kanzler I, Guo F, Schack S, Bogert N, Kiessling AH, Stock UA, Moritz A, Beiras-Fernandez A. Transendothelial migration of leukocytes after methylene blue: Effect on adhesion molecules. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2013. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1332458] [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: 10/27/2022]
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