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Puca V, Marinacci B, Pellegrini B, Campanile F, Santagati M, Grande R. Biofilm and bacterial membrane vesicles: recent advances. Expert Opin Ther Pat 2024:1-17. [PMID: 38578180 DOI: 10.1080/13543776.2024.2338101] [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: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Bacterial Membrane Vesicles (MVs) play important roles in cell-to-cell communication and transport of several molecules. Such structures are essential components of Extracellular Polymeric Substances (EPS) biofilm matrix of many bacterial species displaying a structural function and a role in virulence and pathogenesis. AREAS COVERED In this review were included original articles from the last ten years by searching the keywords 'biofilm' and 'vesicles' on PUBMED and Scopus databases. The articles available in literature mainly describe a positive correlation between bacterial MVs and biofilms formation. The research on Espacenet and Google Patent databases underlines the available patents related to the application of both biofilm MVs and planktonic MVs in inhibiting biofilm formation. EXPERT OPINION This review covers and analyzes recent advances in the study of the relationship between bacterial vesicles and biofilm. The huge number of papers discussing the role of MVs confirms the interest aimed at developing new applications in the medical field. The study of the MVs composition and biogenesis may contribute to the identification of components which could be (i) the target for the development of new drugs inhibiting the biofilm establishment; (ii) candidates for the development of vaccines; (iii) biomarkers for the diagnosis of bacterial infections.
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- Valentina Puca
- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine & Dentistry, University "G. d'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences (BIOMETEC) - Microbiology Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences (BIOMETEC) - Microbiology Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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Xie Q, Cao J, Zhang H, Wu H. Structural Determination of Glucosyltransferase C by Cryo-Electron Microscopy. Methods Mol Biol 2024; 2727:227-237. [PMID: 37815721 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-3491-2_18] [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] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Biofilm formation is a critical factor in the development of cariogenic virulence of Streptococcus mutans. S. mutans has evolved a concerted mechanism to synthesize a biofilm matrix from dietary sugars by a family of glucosyltransferases (Gtfs). Three Gtfs, GtfB, C, and D utilize sucrose to form a sticky polymer consisting of insoluble and soluble glucans, a biofilm foundation. Each Gtf possesses two distinct domains, an N-terminal enzyme catalytic domain and a C-terminal glucan binding domain. X-ray crystallographic studies have determined a three-dimensional structure of the catalytic domain of GtfC, however, the structure of the C-terminal domain and the overall structure of Gtfs are unknown. Here, we provided a protocol that will guide us to solve Gtf structures using cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM). Cryo-EM and X-ray crystallography are two widely used techniques for determining protein structures, and both methods have their own advantages and limitations. Additionally, we also predicted the full-length GtfC structural using AlphaFold2. Overall, the combination of AlphaFold 2 with experimental approaches offers a powerful and synergistic strategy for protein structure determination, accelerating the pace of scientific discovery and enabling new insights into the molecular basis that govern the biosynthetic activities of Gtfs, which may inform the design of more effective treatments for cariogenic biofilms and associated diseases.
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- Qing Xie
- Departments of Integrative Biomedical Sciences and Chemical Physiology and Biochemistry, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Departments of Integrative Biomedical Sciences and Chemical Physiology and Biochemistry, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Departments of Integrative Biomedical Sciences and Chemical Physiology and Biochemistry, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Departments of Integrative Biomedical Sciences and Chemical Physiology and Biochemistry, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA.
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Rose M, Wilson N, Williams E, Letner H, Bettinger R, Bouchendouka A, Batagower J, Kaspar J. Growth with Commensal Streptococci Alters Streptococcus mutans Behaviors. J Dent Res 2023; 102:450-458. [PMID: 36688378 PMCID: PMC10154915 DOI: 10.1177/00220345221145906] [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] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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As oral bacteria grow and persist within biofilms attached to the tooth's surface, they interact with other species to form synergistic or antagonistic exchanges that govern homeostasis for the overall population. One example are the interactions between the cariogenic species Streptococcus mutans and oral commensal streptococci. Previously, we showed that the cell-cell signaling pathways of S. mutans were inhibited during coculture with other oral streptococci species, leading us to posit that the S. mutans transcriptome and behaviors are broadly altered during growth with these species. To test this hypothesis, we performed whole transcriptome sequencing (RNA-seq) on cocultures of S. mutans with either Streptococcus gordonii, Streptococcus sanguinis, or Streptococcus oralis and a quadculture containing all 4 species in comparison to S. mutans grown alone. Our results reveal that in addition to species-dependent changes to the S. mutans transcriptome, a conserved response to oral streptococci in general can be observed. We monitored the behavior of S. mutans by both microscopy imaging of biofilms and in a bacteriocin overlay assay and verified that S. mutans acts similarly with each of these species but noted divergences in phenotypes when cocultured with another cariogenic Streptococcus (Streptococcus sobrinus) or with oral nonstreptococci species. RNA-seq with oral nonstreptococci showed lack of a consistent gene expression profile and overlap of differentially expressed genes found with commensal streptococci. Finally, we investigated the role of upregulated S. mutans genes within our data sets to determine if they provided a fitness benefit during interspecies interactions. Eleven total genes were studied, and we found that a majority impacted the fitness of S. mutans in various assays, highlighted by increased biomass of commensal streptococci in mixed-species biofilms. These results confirm a common, species-independent modification of S. mutans behaviors with oral commensal streptococci that emphasizes the need to further evaluate oral bacteria within multispecies settings.
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- M. Rose
- Division of Biosciences, The Ohio State
University College of Dentistry, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Biosciences, The Ohio State
University College of Dentistry, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Biosciences, The Ohio State
University College of Dentistry, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Biosciences, The Ohio State
University College of Dentistry, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Biosciences, The Ohio State
University College of Dentistry, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Biosciences, The Ohio State
University College of Dentistry, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Biosciences, The Ohio State
University College of Dentistry, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Biosciences, The Ohio State
University College of Dentistry, Columbus, OH, USA
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Chen R, Du M, Liu C. Strategies for dispersion of cariogenic biofilms: applications and mechanisms. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:981203. [PMID: 36134140 PMCID: PMC9484479 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.981203] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Bacteria residing within biofilms are more resistant to drugs than planktonic bacteria. They can thus play a significant role in the onset of chronic infections. Dispersion of biofilms is a promising avenue for the treatment of biofilm-associated diseases, such as dental caries. In this review, we summarize strategies for dispersion of cariogenic biofilms, including biofilm environment, signaling pathways, biological therapies, and nanovehicle-based adjuvant strategies. The mechanisms behind these strategies have been discussed from the components of oral biofilm. In the future, these strategies may provide great opportunities for the clinical treatment of dental diseases. Graphical Abstract.
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陈 冬, 林 焕. [Research Updates: Cariogenic Mechanism of Streptococcus mutans]. Sichuan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2022; 53:208-213. [PMID: 35332719 PMCID: PMC10409355 DOI: 10.12182/20220360508] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The prevalence of dental caries remains high, posing a major burden on the public health of the global society. Microorganisms are the main cause of dental caries, among which Streptococcus mutans ( S. mutans) is one of the most widely recognized cariogenic bacteria. In recent years, the progress in research technology enabled the academic circle to conduct more in-depth research into caries-inducing S. mutans at the DNA, RNA and protein levels, and to gain thereby a new understanding of the surface structure and extracellular matrix composition of S. mutans. In this paper, we summarized recent findings on the cariogenic mechanism of S. mutans in order to help reveal more targets and potential approaches for the future development of caries prevention agents that target S. mutans, and to promote the development of dental caries prevention campaign.
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- 冬茹 陈
- 中山大学光华口腔医学院·附属口腔医院 (广州 510055)Guanghua College of Stomatology and Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
- 广东省口腔医学重点实验室 (广州 510055)Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou 510055, China
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- 中山大学光华口腔医学院·附属口腔医院 (广州 510055)Guanghua College of Stomatology and Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China
- 广东省口腔医学重点实验室 (广州 510055)Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou 510055, China
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Aqawi M, Sionov RV, Gallily R, Friedman M, Steinberg D. Anti-Biofilm Activity of Cannabigerol against Streptococcus mutans. Microorganisms 2021; 9:2031. [PMID: 34683353 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9102031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Streptococcus mutans is a common cariogenic bacterium in the oral cavity involved in plaque formation. Previous studies showed that Cannabigerol (CBG) has bacteriostatic and bacteriocidic activity against S. mutans. The aim of the present study was to study its effect on S. mutans biofilm formation and dispersion. S. mutans was cultivated in the presence of CBG, and the resulting biofilms were examined by CV staining, MTT assay, qPCR, biofilm tracer, optical profilometry, and SEM. Gene expression was determined by real-time qPCR, extracellular polysaccharide (EPS) production was determined by Congo Red, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) were determined using DCFH-DA. CBG prevented the biofilm formation of S. mutans shown by reduced biofilm biomass, decreased biofilm thickness, less EPS production, reduced DNA content, diminished metabolic activity, and increased ROS levels. CBG altered the biofilm roughness profile, resulting in a smoother biofilm surface. When treating preformed biofilms, CBG reduced the metabolic activity of S. mutans with a transient effect on the biomass. CBG reduced the expression of various genes involved in essential metabolic pathways related to the cariogenic properties of S. mutans biofilms. Our data show that CBG has anti-biofilm activities against S. mutans and might be a potential drug for preventive treatment of dental caries.
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Cortês IT, Rosalen PL, Berto LA, Castro ML, Pedrini DL, Porto AN, Cogo-Müller K, Nobre Franco GC. Effect of adrenaline and noradrenaline on biofilm formation and virulence factors of Streptococcus mutans UA159. Arch Oral Biol 2021; 125:105091. [PMID: 33652302 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2021.105091] [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: 12/23/2020] [Revised: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate in vitro the effects of adrenaline and noradrenaline on the biofilm formation on orthodontic brackets, acid production and expression of virulence genes of Streptococcus mutans UA159 (S. mutans). DESIGN S. mutans UA159 biofilm was formed on orthodontic brackets under exposure to adrenaline (100 μM), noradrenaline (50 μM) or PBS solution (control group) in triptone-yeast extract with 1 % sucrose. After 24 h, biofilm formation was quantified through Colony Forming Units / mL (CFU/mL) and RNA was extracted to perform gene expression analysis through real-time reverse transcriptase-PCR (RT-qPCR). Evaluation of acid production was carried out on planktonic cultures for 6 h. One-way ANOVA followed by Tukey's test was carried to determine statistical difference. The level of significance was set at 5 %. RESULTS Catecholamines stimulated biofilm formation of S. mutans in orthodontic brackets (p < 0,05) but did not interfere with acid production (pH reduction) or the expression of the tested genes related to biofilm formation (gtfB, gtfC, gbpA, gbpB, gbpC, gbpD and brpA), aciduric (relA) and acidogenic properties (ldh). CONCLUSIONS The present study was the first to demonstrate that catecholamines can stimulate S. mutans UA159 biofilm formation. These findings can contribute to clarify the role of stress on bacterial metabolism and contribute to the understanding of a possible role on caries development, mainly in orthodontic patients.
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- Iago Torres Cortês
- State University of Campinas, School of Dentistry of Piracicaba, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil.
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- State University of Campinas, School of Dentistry of Piracicaba, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil; Graduate Program in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Alfenas, Alfenas, MG, Brazil.
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- State University of Campinas, School of Dentistry of Piracicaba, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil.
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- State University of Campinas, School of Dentistry of Piracicaba, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil; State University of Campinas, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Campinas, SP, Brazil.
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Zhang Y, Zhu Y, Zuo Y, Tang C, Zhou F, Cui X, Wang L. Effects of Rhein-8-O-β-D-glucopyranoside on the Biofilm Formation of Streptococcus mutans. Curr Microbiol 2020; 78:323-328. [PMID: 33128581 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-020-02248-0] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2019] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Dental caries is the most frequent biofilm-related human infectious disease in the oral cavity. Streptococcus mutans is one of the primary etiological agents of dental caries. The aim of our study was to investigate the effects of rhein-8-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (Rg) on the development of S. mutans biofilms. Growth curves were generated, and biofilm oxygen sensitivity was detected after Rg treatment. The expression levels of luxS, brpA, ffh, recA, nth, and smx were analyzed by real-time PCR. The trypan blue exclusion assay was used to measure the effect of Rg on monocyte viability. The results showed that Rg could significantly inhibit the growth of S. mutans and suppress the biofilm formation of S. mutans in a concentration-dependent manner. In Rg-treated biofilms, the expression levels of luxS, brpA, ffh, recA, nth, and smx were all decreased. Our results further showed that Rg was nontoxic, as Rg did not affect monocyte viability or lactate dehydrogenase activity in the exposed cells. These results suggested that Rg inhibited the biofilm formation of S. mutans, and the decrease in luxS, brpA, ffh, recA, nth, and smx expression might contribute to the antibacterial effects of Rg.
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- Yaochao Zhang
- College of Stomatology, Xi'an Medical University, South 2nd Ring Road NO.168, Yan ta District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China.
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- College of Stomatology, Xi'an Medical University, South 2nd Ring Road NO.168, Yan ta District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- College of Stomatology, Xi'an Medical University, South 2nd Ring Road NO.168, Yan ta District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- College of Stomatology, Xi'an Medical University, South 2nd Ring Road NO.168, Yan ta District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- College of Stomatology, Xi'an Medical University, South 2nd Ring Road NO.168, Yan ta District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- College of Stomatology, Xi'an Medical University, South 2nd Ring Road NO.168, Yan ta District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- College of Stomatology, Xi'an Medical University, South 2nd Ring Road NO.168, Yan ta District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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Morales-Aparicio JC, Lara Vasquez P, Mishra S, Barrán-Berdón AL, Kamat M, Basso KB, Wen ZT, Brady LJ. The Impacts of Sortase A and the 4'-Phosphopantetheinyl Transferase Homolog Sfp on Streptococcus mutans Extracellular Membrane Vesicle Biogenesis. Front Microbiol 2020; 11:570219. [PMID: 33193163 PMCID: PMC7649765 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.570219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [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: 06/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Extracellular membrane vesicles (EMVs) are produced by many Gram-positive organisms, but information regarding vesiculogenesis is incomplete. We used single gene deletions to evaluate the impacts on Streptococcus mutans EMV biogenesis of Sortase A (SrtA), which affects S. mutans EMV composition, and Sfp, a 4'-phosphopantetheinyl transferase that affects Bacillus subtilis EMV stability. ΔsrtA EMVs were notably larger than Δsfp and wild-type (WT) EMVs. EMV proteins identified from all three strains are known to be involved in cell wall biogenesis and cell architecture, bacterial adhesion, biofilm cell density and matrix development, and microbial competition. Notably, the AtlA autolysin was not processed to its mature active form in the ΔsrtA mutant. Proteomic and lipidomic analyses of all three strains revealed multiple dissimilarities between vesicular and corresponding cytoplasmic membranes (CMs). A higher proportion of EMV proteins are predicted substrates of the general secretion pathway (GSP). Accordingly, the GSP component SecA was identified as a prominent EMV-associated protein. In contrast, CMs contained more multi-pass transmembrane (TM) protein substrates of co-translational transport machineries than EMVs. EMVs from the WT, but not the mutant strains, were enriched in cardiolipin compared to CMs, and all EMVs were over-represented in polyketide flavonoids. EMVs and CMs were rich in long-chain saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, except for Δsfp EMVs that contained exclusively polyunsaturated fatty acids. Lipoproteins were less prevalent in EMVs of all three strains compared to their CMs. This study provides insight into biophysical characteristics of S. mutans EMVs and indicates discrete partitioning of protein and lipid components between EMVs and corresponding CMs of WT, ΔsrtA, and Δsfp strains.
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- Department of Oral Biology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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- Department of Oral Biology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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- Department of Oral and Craniofacial Biology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, United States
- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Parasitology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, United States
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- Department of Oral Biology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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Balasubramanian AR, Vasudevan S, Shanmugam K, Lévesque CM, Solomon AP, Neelakantan P. Combinatorial effects of trans-cinnamaldehyde with fluoride and chlorhexidine on Streptococcus mutans. J Appl Microbiol 2020; 130:382-393. [PMID: 32707601 DOI: 10.1111/jam.14794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [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: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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AIMS The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of trans-cinnamaldehyde (TC) and its synergistic activity with chlorhexidine (CHX) and fluoride against Streptococcus mutans. METHODS AND RESULTS Streptococcus mutans UA159 was treated with TC alone and in combination with CHX or sodium fluoride. The synergy profile was analysed using the Zero Interaction Potency model. TC showed strong synergism (synergy score of 21·697) with CHX, but additive effect (synergy score of 5·298) with fluoride. TC and the combinations were tested for acid production (glycolytic pH drop) and biofilm formation by S. mutans, and nitric oxide production in macrophages. TC significantly inhibited sucrose-dependent biofilm formation and acid production by S. mutans. Mechanistic studies were carried out by qRT-PCR-based transcriptomic studies which showed that TC acts by impairing genes related to metabolism, quorum sensing, bacteriocin expression, stress tolerance and biofilm formation. CONCLUSIONS trans-Cinnamaldehyde potentiates CHX and sodium fluoride in inhibiting S. mutans biofilms and virulence through multiple mechanisms. This study sheds significant new light on the potential to develop TC as an anti-caries treatment. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY Oral diseases were classified as a 'silent epidemic' in the US Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health. Two decades later, >4 billion people are still affected worldwide by caries, having significant effects on the quality of life. There is an urgent need to develop novel compounds and strategies to combat dental caries. Here, we prove that TC downregulates multiple pathways and potentiates the CHX and fluoride to prevent S. mutans biofilms and virulence. This study sheds significant new light on the potential to develop TC in combination with CHX or fluoride as novel treatments to arrest dental caries.
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- A R Balasubramanian
- Quorum Sensing Laboratory, Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID), School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur, India
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- Quorum Sensing Laboratory, Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID), School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur, India
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- Quorum Sensing Laboratory, Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID), School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur, India
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Quorum Sensing Laboratory, Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID), School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur, India
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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Cui L, Wang X, Huang D, Zhao Y, Feng J, Lu Q, Pu Q, Wang Y, Cheng G, Wu M, Dai M. CRISPR- cas3 of Salmonella Upregulates Bacterial Biofilm Formation and Virulence to Host Cells by Targeting Quorum-Sensing Systems. Pathogens 2020; 9:pathogens9010053. [PMID: 31936769 PMCID: PMC7168661 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens9010053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [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: 12/08/2019] [Revised: 01/05/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Salmonella is recognized as one of the most common microbial pathogens worldwide. The bacterium contains the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-CRISPR-associated (Cas) systems, providing adaptive immunity against invading foreign nucleic acids. Previous studies suggested that certain bacteria employ the Cas proteins of CRISPR-Cas systems to target their own genes, which also alters the virulence during invasion of mammals. However, whether CRISPR-Cas systems in Salmonella have similar functions during bacterial invasion of host cells remains unknown. Here, we systematically analyzed the genes that are regulated by Cas3 in a type I-E CRISPR-Cas system and the virulence changes due to the deletion of cas3 in Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis. Compared to the cas3 gene wild-type (cas3 WT) Salmonella strain, cas3 deletion upregulated the lsrFGBE genes in lsr (luxS regulated) operon related to quorum sensing (QS) and downregulated biofilm-forming-related genes and Salmonella pathogenicity island 1 (SPI-1) genes related to the type three secretion system (T3SS). Consistently, the biofilm formation ability was downregulated in the cas3 deletion mutant (Δcas3). The bacterial invasive and intracellular capacity of Δcas3 to host cells was also reduced, thereby increasing the survival of infected host cells and live chickens. By the transcriptome-wide screen (RNA-Seq), we found that the cas3 gene impacts a series of genes related to QS, the flagellum, and SPI-1-T3SS system, thereby altering the virulence phenotypes. As QS SPI-1-T3SS and CRISPR-Cas systems are widely distributed in the bacteria kingdom, our findings extend our understanding of virulence regulation and pathogenicity in mammalian hosts for Salmonella and potentially other bacteria.
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- Luqing Cui
- The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (L.C.); (X.W.); (Y.Z.); (J.F.)
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND 58203, USA;
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- The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (L.C.); (X.W.); (Y.Z.); (J.F.)
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Food Safety Evaluation/National Reference Laboratory of Veterinary Drug Residue (HZAU), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (D.H.); (Q.L.); (Y.W.); (G.C.)
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- The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (L.C.); (X.W.); (Y.Z.); (J.F.)
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- The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (L.C.); (X.W.); (Y.Z.); (J.F.)
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Food Safety Evaluation/National Reference Laboratory of Veterinary Drug Residue (HZAU), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (D.H.); (Q.L.); (Y.W.); (G.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND 58203, USA;
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Food Safety Evaluation/National Reference Laboratory of Veterinary Drug Residue (HZAU), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (D.H.); (Q.L.); (Y.W.); (G.C.)
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Food Safety Evaluation/National Reference Laboratory of Veterinary Drug Residue (HZAU), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (D.H.); (Q.L.); (Y.W.); (G.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND 58203, USA;
- Correspondence: (M.W.); (M.D.); Tel.: +1-701-777-4875 (M.W.); +86-027-8767-2232 (M.D.); Fax: +1-701-777-2382 (M.W.); +86-027-8767-2232 (M.D.)
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- The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (L.C.); (X.W.); (Y.Z.); (J.F.)
- Correspondence: (M.W.); (M.D.); Tel.: +1-701-777-4875 (M.W.); +86-027-8767-2232 (M.D.); Fax: +1-701-777-2382 (M.W.); +86-027-8767-2232 (M.D.)
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Liu S, Li H, Guo Z, Guan J, Sun Y, Zhang K. Insight into the Effect of Small RNA srn225147 on Mutacin IV in Streptococcus mutans. Indian J Microbiol 2019; 59:445-450. [PMID: 31762507 DOI: 10.1007/s12088-019-00820-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [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: 06/17/2019] [Accepted: 08/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) is a serious microbe causing dental caries. Mutacin IV is an effective bacteriocin produced by S. mutans to antagonize numerous non-mutans streptococcal species. However, the posttranscriptional regulation of mutacin IV remains unclear. This study aimed to analyze the effect of small RNA srn225147 on mutacin IV. The functional prediction suggested that srn225147 is involved in the production of mutacin IV, an important secondary metabolite. According to RNAhybrid and RNAPredator prediction, the mutacin IV formation-associated gene comD is a target of srn225147. We further analyzed the roles of srn225147 and comD in 20 S. mutans clinical strains with high production of mutacin IV (High-IV group) and lacking mutacin IV (None-IV group). Levels of comD expression were significantly higher in the High-IV group, whereas the Non-IV group showed relatively higher expression of srn225147, with a negative correlation observed between srn225147 and comD. Moreover, compared to the mimic negative control (NC) group, comD expression was decreased at 400-fold srn225147 overexpression but increased at approximately 1400-fold overexpression. Although the production of mutacin IV in the 1400-fold change srn225147 mimic group was larger than that in the 400-fold change mimic group, there was no significant difference in the production of mutacin IV between the srn225147 mimic group and mimic NC group. These results indicate that srn225147 has a two-way regulation effect on the expression of comD but that its regulation in the production of mutacin IV is weak.
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- Shanshan Liu
- 1Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, 287 Chang Huai Road, Bengbu, 233004 China
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- 2Department of Microbiology and Anhui Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Bengbu Medical College, 2600 Dong Hai Avenue, Bengbu, 233030 China
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- 1Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, 287 Chang Huai Road, Bengbu, 233004 China
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- 2Department of Microbiology and Anhui Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Bengbu Medical College, 2600 Dong Hai Avenue, Bengbu, 233030 China
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- 3Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bengbu Medical College, 2600 Dong Hai Avenue, Bengbu, 233030 China
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- 1Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, 287 Chang Huai Road, Bengbu, 233004 China
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Tang B, Gong T, Zhou X, Lu M, Zeng J, Peng X, Wang S, Li Y. Deletion of cas3 gene in Streptococcus mutans affects biofilm formation and increases fluoride sensitivity. Arch Oral Biol 2019; 99:190-7. [PMID: 30731369 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2019.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2018] [Revised: 01/12/2019] [Accepted: 01/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The goal of this study was to analyze the impact of cas3 gene on the biofilm formation and virulence gene expression in S. mutans, since our previous studies have found a connection between CRISPR/Cas systems and biofilm formation in S. mutans. METHODS The cas3 gene in-frame deletion strains of S. mutans UA159 was constructed by a two-step transformation procedure and the cas3 mutant strain was complemented in trans. The biofilm biomass was measured by crystal violet staining, and the synthesis of exopolysaccharides (EPS) was measured by the anthrone-sulfuric method. Biofilm analysis and structural imaging was using confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) assays. The fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) was used to analyze the spatiotemporal interactions between S. mutans and Streptococcus sanguinis. Fluoride sensitivity was determined using fluoride tolerance assays. The expression of biofilm formation related genes was evaluated by qRT-PCR. RESULTS Our results showed that S. mutans cas3 deletion strain formed less biofilm and became less competitive when it was co-cultured with S. sanguinis under fluoride treatment. The expression levels of virulence genes including vicR, gtfC, smu0630 and comDE were significantly downregulated. CONCLUSIONS The cas3 gene in S. mutans could regulate biofilm formation and fluoride resistance, consequently affecting S. mutans competitiveness in a dual-species biofilm model under fluoride treatment. These results also provide a potential strategy for enhancing fluoride specificity, with cas3 gene as a potential genetic target in the modulation of oral microecology and the treatment of dental caries.
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De A, Jorgensen AN, Beatty WL, Lemos J, Wen ZT. Deficiency of MecA in Streptococcus mutans Causes Major Defects in Cell Envelope Biogenesis, Cell Division, and Biofilm Formation. Front Microbiol 2018; 9:2130. [PMID: 30254619 PMCID: PMC6141683 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.02130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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: 06/08/2018] [Accepted: 08/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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MecA is an adaptor protein that guides the ClpC/P-mediated proteolysis. A S. mutans MecA-deficient mutant was constructed by double-crossover allelic exchange and analyzed for the effects of such a deficiency on cell biology and biofilm formation. Unlike the wild-type, UA159, the mecA mutant, TW416, formed mucoid and smooth colonies, severely clumped in broth and had a reduced growth rate. Transmission electron microscopy analysis revealed that TW416 grows primarily in chains of giant “swollen” cells with multiple asymmetric septa, unlike the coccoid form of UA159. As compared to UA159, biofilm formation by TW416 was significantly reduced regardless of the carbohydrate sources used for growth (P < 0.001). Western blot analysis of TW416 whole cell lysates showed a reduced expression of the glucosyltransferase GtfC and GtfB, as well as the P1 and WapA adhesins providing an explanation for the defective biofilm formation of TW416. When analyzed by a colorimetric assay, the cell wall phosphate of the mutant murein sacculi was almost 20-fold lower than the parent strain (P < 0.001). Interestingly, however, when analyzed using immunoblotting of the murein sacculi preps with UA159 whole cell antiserum as a probe, TW416 was shown to possess significantly higher signal intensity as compared to the wild-type. There is also evidence that MecA in S. mutans is more than an adaptor protein, although how it modulates the bacterial pathophysiology, including cell envelope biogenesis, cell division, and biofilm formation awaits further investigation.
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- Arpan De
- Department of Comprehensive Dentistry and Biomaterials, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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- Department of Comprehensive Dentistry and Biomaterials, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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- Center of Oral and Craniofacial Biology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, United States
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- Department of Comprehensive Dentistry and Biomaterials, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States.,Department of Molecular Microbiology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, United States.,Department of Oral Biology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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D'Abrosca G, Paladino A, Cuoco E, Marasco R, Pacifico S, Piccolella S, Vastano V, Sacco M, Isernia C, Muscariello L, Malgieri G. Structural Characterization of the Lactobacillus Plantarum FlmC Protein Involved in Biofilm Formation. Molecules 2018; 23:E2252. [PMID: 30181476 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23092252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2018] [Revised: 08/27/2018] [Accepted: 08/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Lactobacillus plantarum is one of the most predominant species in the human gut microbiota of healthy individuals. We have previously characterized some probiotic features of L. plantarum LM3, as the high resistance to different stress, the binding ability toward some extracellular matrix proteins and plasminogen and the immunomodulatory role of the surface expressed adhesin EnoA1. We have also identified the flmA, flmB and flmC genes, coding for putative proteins named FlmA, FlmB and FlmC, whose null mutations partially impaired biofilm development; the L. plantarum LM3–6 strain, carrying a deletion in flmC, showed a high rate of autolysis, supporting the hypothesis that FlmC might be involved in cell wall integrity. Here, we report the in-silico characterization of ΔTM-FlmC, a portion of the FlmC protein. The protein has been also expressed, purified and characterized by means of CD spectroscopy, ICP-mass and UHPLC-HRMS. The obtained experimental data validated the predicted model unveiling also the presence of a bound lipid molecule and of a Mg(II) ion. Overall, we provide strong evidences that ΔTM-FlmC belongs to the LytR-CpsA-Psr (LCP) family of domains and is involved in cell envelope biogenesis.
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