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Molecular Research of Biofilms in Microbial Infections

A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Microbiology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2024 | Viewed by 3759

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Dr. Mara Di Giulio

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Department of Pharmacy, University "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
Interests: study of microbial survival strategies (biofilm, non-cultivable vital state), evaluation of antimicrobial, anti-biofilm and anti-virulence activities of bioactive substances of natural origin; semi-synthesis and innovative biomaterials; the research activity has concerned oral cavity microorganisms; Helicobacter pylori and microorganisms related to chronic wounds (Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans) and lung infections (Mycobacterium abscessus and other fast-growing mycobacteria)
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Dr. Silvia Di Lodovico

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Department of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
Interests: antimicrobial; anti-biofilm and anti-virulence activities of natural compounds alone and combined with antibiotics against multi drug-resistant strains (Helicobacter pylori, Staphylococcus spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans, Mycobacterium abscessus and other fast-growing mycobacteria)
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Dear Colleagues,

Microbial biofilms play an important role in persistent/chronic infections in humans. Inter-microbial interactions in biofilms, together with the presence of microorganisms resistant to conventional antimicrobials, make it necessary to study the mechanisms of bacteria–bacteria/bacteria–fungi interactions in detail, which involves exploring signal molecules related to biofilm maturation and planning innovative antimicrobial/antibiofilm sustainable approaches to potentiate conventional ones.

This Special Issue focuses on the polymicrobial nature of biofilms using in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo studies, or innovative 3D models, on the molecular aspects of microbial biofilms and on new therapeutic agents to counteract microbial adhesion, biofilm formation, or the disaggregation of mature biofilms. In this Special Issue, original research articles and critical reviews on the molecular aspects of biofilms in microbial infections are welcome.

Dr. Mara Di Giulio
Dr. Silvia Di Lodovico
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Keywords

  • biofilms
  • biofilm matrix
  • EPS
  • microbial interaction
  • antibiofilm agents
  • biofilm models

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Quantifying the Dynamics of Bacterial Biofilm Formation on the Surface of Soft Contact Lens Materials Using Digital Holographic Tomography to Advance Biofilm Research
by Igor Buzalewicz, Aleksandra Kaczorowska, Wojciech Fijałkowski, Aleksandra Pietrowska, Anna Karolina Matczuk, Halina Podbielska, Alina Wieliczko, Wojciech Witkiewicz and Natalia Jędruchniewicz
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25(5), 2653; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms25052653 - 24 Feb 2024
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The increase in bacterial resistance to antibiotics in recent years demands innovative strategies for the detection and combating of biofilms, which are notoriously resilient. Biofilms, particularly those on contact lenses, can lead to biofilm-related infections (e.g., conjunctivitis and keratitis), posing a significant risk [...] Read more.
The increase in bacterial resistance to antibiotics in recent years demands innovative strategies for the detection and combating of biofilms, which are notoriously resilient. Biofilms, particularly those on contact lenses, can lead to biofilm-related infections (e.g., conjunctivitis and keratitis), posing a significant risk to patients. Non-destructive and non-contact sensing techniques are essential in addressing this threat. Digital holographic tomography emerges as a promising solution. This allows for the 3D reconstruction of the refractive index distribution in biological samples, enabling label-free visualization and the quantitative analysis of biofilms. This tool provides insight into the dynamics of biofilm formation and maturation on the surface of transparent materials. Applying digital holographic tomography for biofilm examination has the potential to advance our ability to combat the antibiotic bacterial resistance crisis. A recent study focused on characterizing biofilm formation and maturation on six soft contact lens materials (three silicone hydrogels, three hydrogels), with a particular emphasis on Staphylococcus epidermis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, both common culprits in ocular infections. The results revealed species- and time-dependent variations in the refractive indexes and volumes of biofilms, shedding light on cell dynamics, cell death, and contact lens material-related factors. The use of digital holographic tomography enables the quantitative analysis of biofilm dynamics, providing us with a better understanding and characterization of bacterial biofilms. Full article
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Acute Ammonia Causes Pathogenic Dysbiosis of Shrimp Gut Biofilms
by Ning Gao, Yi Shu, Yongming Wang, Meng Sun, Zhongcheng Wei, Chenxi Song, Weipeng Zhang, Yue Sun, Xiaoli Hu, Zhenmin Bao and Wei Ding
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25(5), 2614; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms25052614 - 23 Feb 2024
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Acute ammonia exposure has detrimental effects on shrimp, but the underlying mechanisms remain to be fully explored. In the present study, we investigated the impact of acute ammonia exposure on the gut microbiota of the white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei and its association with [...] Read more.
Acute ammonia exposure has detrimental effects on shrimp, but the underlying mechanisms remain to be fully explored. In the present study, we investigated the impact of acute ammonia exposure on the gut microbiota of the white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei and its association with shrimp mortality. Exposure to a lethal concentration of ammonia for 48 h resulted in increased mortality in L. vannamei, with severe damage to the hepatopancreas. Ammonia exposure led to a significant decrease in gut microbial diversity, along with the loss of beneficial bacterial taxa and the proliferation of pathogenic Vibrio strains. A phenotypic analysis revealed a transition from the dominance of aerobic to facultative anaerobic strains due to ammonia exposure. A functional analysis revealed that ammonia exposure led to an enrichment of genes related to biofilm formation, host colonization, and virulence pathogenicity. A species-level analysis and experiments suggest the key role of a Vibrio harveyi strain in causing shrimp disease and specificity under distinct environments. These findings provide new information on the mechanism of shrimp disease under environmental changes. Full article
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Strong Activity and No Resistance Induction Exerted by Cell-Free Supernatants from Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus against Mono-Species and Dual-Species Biofilms of Wound Pathogens in In Vivo-like Conditions
by Esingül Kaya, Marta Bianchi, Giuseppantonio Maisetta, Semih Esin and Giovanna Batoni
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25(4), 2087; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms25042087 - 08 Feb 2024
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It is widely agreed that microbial biofilms play a major role in promoting infection and delaying healing of chronic wounds. In the era of microbial resistance, probiotic strains or their metabolic products are emerging as an innovative approach for the treatment of hard-to-heal [...] Read more.
It is widely agreed that microbial biofilms play a major role in promoting infection and delaying healing of chronic wounds. In the era of microbial resistance, probiotic strains or their metabolic products are emerging as an innovative approach for the treatment of hard-to-heal (chronic) wounds due to their antimicrobial, healing, and host immune-modulatory effects. In this study, we aimed to investigate the potential of cell-free supernatants (CFS) from Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG against mono- and dual-species biofilms of wound pathogens in a 3D in vitro infection model. Mature biofilms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus were obtained on collagen scaffolds in the presence of a simulant wound fluid (SWF) and treated with CFS at different doses and time intervals. At 1:4 dilution in SWF, CFS caused a marked reduction in the colony forming-unit (CFU) numbers of bacteria embedded in mono-species biofilms as well as bacteria released by the biofilms in the supernatant. CFU count and electron microscopy imaging also demonstrated a marked antibiofilm effect against dual-species biofilms starting from 8 h of incubation. Furthermore, CFS exhibited acceptable levels of cytotoxicity at 24 h of incubation against HaCaT cells and, differently from ciprofloxacin, failed to induce resistance after 15 passages at sub-inhibitory concentrations. Overall, the results obtained point to L. rhamnosus GG postbiotics as a promising strategy for the treatment of wound biofilms. Full article
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