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- Lipoteichoic Acid from Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG as a Novel Intracanal Medicament Targeting Enterococcus faecalis Biofilm Formation
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Ji-Young Yoon, Somin Park, Dongwook Lee, Ok-Jin Park, WooCheol Lee, Seung Hyun Han
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J. Microbiol. 2024;62(10):897-905. Published online September 30, 2024
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12275-024-00165-6
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- The demand for safe and effective endodontic medicaments to control Enterococcus faecalis biofilms, a contributor to apical periodontitis, is increasing. Recently, lipoteichoic acid (LTA) of family Lactobacillaceae has been shown to have anti-biofilm effects against various oral pathogens. Preliminary experiments showed that LTA purified from Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG (Lgg.LTA) was the most effective against E. faecalis biofilms among LTAs from three Lactobacillaceae including L. rhamnosus GG, Lacticaseibacillus casei, and Lactobacillus acidophilus. Therefore, in this study, we investigated the potential of Lgg.LTA as an intracanal medicament in human root canals infected with E. faecalis. Twenty eight dentinal cylinders were prepared from extracted human teeth, where two-week-old E. faecalis biofilms were formed followed by intracanal treatment with sterile distilled water (SDW), N-2 methyl pyrrolidone (NMP), calcium hydroxide (CH), or Lgg.LTA. Bacteria and biofilms that formed in the root canals were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy and confocal laser scanning microscopy. The remaining E. faecalis cells in the root canals after intracanal medicament treatment were enumerated by culturing and counting. When applied to intracanal biofilms, Lgg.LTA effectively inhibited E. faecalis biofilm formation as much as CH, while SDW and NMP had little effect. Furthermore, Lgg.LTA reduced both live and dead bacteria within the dentinal tubules, indicating the possibility of minimal re-infection in the root canals. Collectively, intracanal application of Lgg.LTA effectively inhibited E. faecalis biofilm formation, implying that Lgg.LTA can be used as a novel endodontic medicament.
- Enterococcus Phage vB_EfaS_HEf13 as an Anti-Biofilm Agent Against Enterococcus faecalis
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Dongwook Lee, Jintaek Im, A Reum Kim, Woohyung Jun, Cheol-Heui Yun, Seung Hyun Han
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J. Microbiol. 2024;62(8):683-693. Published online June 27, 2024
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12275-024-00150-z
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- Enterococcus faecalis is a Gram-positive bacterium that is frequently found in the periapical lesion of patients with apical periodontitis. Its biofilm formation in root canal is closely related to the development of refractory apical periodontitis by providing increased resistance to endodontic treatments.
Phage therapy has recently been considered as an efficient therapeutic strategy in controlling various periodontal pathogens. We previously demonstrated the bactericidal capacities of Enterococcus phage vB_EfaS_HEf13 (phage HEf13) against clinically-isolated E. faecalis strains. Here, we investigated whether phage HEf13 affects biofilm formation and pre-formed biofilm of clinically-isolated E.
faecalis, and its combinatory effect with endodontic treatments, including chlorhexidine (CHX) and penicillin. The phage HEf13 inhibited biofilm formation and disrupted pre-formed biofilms of E. faecalis in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Interestingly, phage HEf13 destroyed E. faecalis biofilm exopolysaccharide (EPS), which is known to be a major component of bacterial biofilm. Furthermore, combined treatment of phage HEf13 with CHX or penicillin more potently inhibited biofilm formation and disrupted pre-formed biofilm than either treatment alone. Confocal laser scanning microscopic examination demonstrated that these additive effects of the combination treatments on disruption of pre-formed biofilm are mediated by relatively enhanced reduction in thickness distribution and biomass of biofilm. Collectively, our results suggest that the effect of phage HEf13 on E. faecalis biofilm is mediated by its EPS-degrading property, and its combination with endodontic treatments more potently suppresses E. faecalis biofilm, implying that phage HEf13 has potential to be used as a combination therapy against E. faecalis infections.
- Functional Characterization of DNA N‑Glycosylase Ogg1 and Ntg1 in DNA Damage Stress of Cryptococcus neoformans
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Kwang-Woo Jung , Sunhak Kwon , Jong-Hyun Jung , Sangyong Lim , Yong-Sun Bahn
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J. Microbiol. 2023;61(11):981-992. Published online December 6, 2023
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12275-023-00092-y
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- Reactive oxygen species induce DNA strand breaks and DNA oxidation. DNA oxidation leads to DNA mismatches, resulting
in mutations in the genome if not properly repaired. Homologous recombination (HR) and non-homologous end-joining
(NHEJ) are required for DNA strand breaks, whereas the base excision repair system mainly repairs oxidized DNAs, such as
8-oxoguanine and thymine glycol, by cleaving the glycosidic bond, inserting correct nucleotides, and sealing the gap. Our
previous studies revealed that the Rad53-Bdr1 pathway mainly controls DNA strand breaks through the regulation of HRand
NHEJ-related genes. However, the functional roles of genes involved in the base excision repair system remain elusive
in Cryptococcus neoformans. In the present study, we identified OGG1 and NTG1 genes in the base excision repair system
of C. neoformans, which are involved in DNA oxidation repair. The expression of OGG1 was induced in a Hog1-dependent
manner under oxidative stress. On the other hand, the expression of NTG1 was strongly induced by DNA damage stress in a
Rad53-independent manner. We demonstrated that the deletion of NTG1, but not OGG1, resulted in elevated susceptibility
to DNA damage agents and oxidative stress inducers. Notably, the ntg1Δ mutant showed growth defects upon antifungal
drug treatment. Although deletion of OGG1 or NTG1 did not increase mutation rates, the mutation profile of each ogg1Δ
and ntg1Δ mutant was different from that of the wild-type strain. Taken together, we found that DNA N-glycosylase Ntg1
is required for oxidative DNA damage stress and antifungal drug resistance in C. neoformans.
- Effects of Phosphorus‑dissolving Dark Septate Endophytes on the Growth of Blueberry
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Qixin Luo , Rui Hou , Xiaojing Shang , Si Li
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J. Microbiol. 2023;61(9):837-851. Published online October 5, 2023
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12275-023-00080-2
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- Dark septate endophytes (DSEs) are widely distributed and improve plant growth. DSEs secrete large amounts of enzymes
to mineralize insoluble phosphorus in soil and convert it into soluble phosphorus, promoting plant uptake of phosphorus.
However, the effects of DSEs with phosphate-solubilizing ability on host plants need further study. In this study, phosphorusdissolving
DSEs were screened for growth-promoting effects. We isolated, identified and characterized three DSE species
(Thozetella neonivea, Pezicula ericae and Hyaloscyphaceae sp.) showing phosphate-solubilizing ability. The impact of single,
dual or triple inoculation of DSEs on blueberry plant characteristics was studied. Their effects on colonization intensity,
seedling biomass, nutrients in plants and soil, and activities of plant resistance enzymes and soil enzymes were markedly
upregulated relative to the control (P < 0.05). The available phosphorus and acid phosphatase levels in different combinations
were significantly increased. These findings indicate that the application of the three DSEs may be valuable in facilitating
the cultivation of blueberry with a higher biomass and improved plant quality.
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- Diversity and Functional Roles of Root-Associated Endophytic Fungi in Two Dominant Pioneer Trees Reclaimed from a Metal Mine Slag Heap in Southwest China
Bo Bi, Yuqing Xiao, Xiaonan Xu, Qianqian Chen, Haiyan Li, Zhiwei Zhao, Tao Li
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- Thioredoxin A of Streptococcus suis Serotype 2 Contributes to Virulence by Inhibiting the Expression of Pentraxin 3 to Promote Survival Within Macrophages
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Chijun Zhao , Xinglin Jia , Yanying Pan , Simeng Liao , Shuo Zhang , Chunxiao Ji , Guangwei Kuang , Xin Wu , Quan Liu , Yulong Tang , Lihua Fang
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J. Microbiol. 2023;61(4):433-448. Published online April 3, 2023
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- Streptococcus suis serotype 2 (SS2) is an important zoonotic pathogen that can infect humans in contact with infected pigs
or their byproducts. It can employ different types of genes to defend against oxidative stress and ensure its survival. The
thioredoxin (Trx) system is a key antioxidant system that contributes adversity adaptation and pathogenicity. SS2 has been
shown to encode putative thioredoxin genes, but the biological roles, coding sequence, and underlying mechanisms remains
uncharacterized. Here, we demonstrated that SSU05_0237-ORF, from a clinical SS2 strain, ZJ081101, encodes a protein
of 104 amino acids with a canonical CGPC active motif and an identity 70–85% similar to the thioredoxin A (TrxA) in
other microorganisms. Recombinant TrxA efficiently catalyzed the thiol-disulfide oxidoreduction of insulin. The deletion
of TrxA led to a significantly slow growth and markedly compromised tolerance of the pathogen to temperature stress,
as well as impaired adhesion ability to pig intestinal epithelial cells (IPEC-J2). However, it was not involved in H2O2
and
paraquat-induced oxidative stress. Compared with the wild-type strain, the ΔTrxA strain was more susceptible to killing by
macrophages through increasing NO production. Treatment with TrxA mutant strain also significantly attenuated cytotoxic
effects on RAW 264.7 cells by inhibiting inflammatory response and apoptosis. Knockdown of pentraxin 3 in RAW 264.7
cells was more vulnerable to phagocytic activity, and TrxA promoted SS2 survival in phagocytic cells depending on pentraxin
3 activity compared with the wild-type strain. Moreover, a co-inoculation experiment in mice revealed that TrxA mutant
strain is far more easily cleared from the body than the wild type strain in the period from 8–24 h, and exhibits significantly
attenuated oxidative stress and liver injury. In summary, we reveal the important role of TrxA in the pathogenesis of SS2.
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- Lactobacillus plantarum lipoteichoic acid disrupts mature Enterococcus faecalis biofilm
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A Reum Kim , Minji Kang , Yeon-Jee Yoo , Cheol-Heui Yun , Hiran Perinpanayagam , Kee-Yeon Kum , Seung Hyun Han
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J. Microbiol. 2020;58(4):314-319. Published online January 28, 2020
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- Apical periodontitis is caused by biofilm-mediated root canal
infection. Early phase oral bacterial biofilms are inhibited by
Lactobacillus plantarum lipoteichoic acid (Lp.LTA). However,
mature biofilms that develop over 3 weeks are more resistant
to traditional endodontic medicaments. Therefore, this study
examined the effectiveness of Lp.LTA on disrupting mature
Enterococcus faecalis biofilms, and on enhancing the effects
of endodontic medicaments. LTA was purified from L. plantarum
through butanol extraction followed by hydrophobic
and ion-exchange chromatography. E. faecalis biofilms were
formed over 3 weeks on glass bottom dishes and in dentin
blocks obtained from human single-rooted premolars. These
mature biofilms were treated with or without Lp.LTA for 1 h,
followed by additional treatment with either chlorhexidine
digluconate (CHX), calcium hydroxide (CH), or triple antibiotics
for 24 h. Biofilms on glass were live/dead stained and
quantified by ZEN through confocal laser microscopy. Biofilms
in dentin were fixed, sputter coated and analyzed by
ImageJ with scanning electron microscopy. Preformed E. faecalis
mature biofilms on the culture dishes were dose-dependently
disrupted by Lp.LTA. Lp.LTA potentiated the effects
of CHX or CH on the disruption of mature biofilm. Interestingly,
CHX-induced disruption of preformed E. faecalis
mature biofilms was synergistically enhanced only when pretreated
with Lp.LTA. Furthermore, in the dentin block model,
Lp.LTA alone reduced E. faecalis mature biofilm and
pre-treatment with Lp.LTA promoted the anti-biofilm activity
of CHX. Lp.LTA could be an anti-biofilm or supplementary
agent that can be effective for E. faecalis-biofilminduced
diseases.
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- Propionate, together with triple antibiotics, inhibits the growth of Enterococci
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Soyoung Jeong , Yunjae Lee , Cheol-Heui Yun , Ok-Jin Park , Seung Hyun Han
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J. Microbiol. 2019;57(11):1019-1024. Published online October 28, 2019
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- Enterococci are Gram-positive facultative anaerobic bacteria
that colonize the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract. Enterococcal
infections, mainly caused by Enterococcus faecalis
and Enterococcus faecium, include apical periodontitis, endocarditis,
and bloodstream infections. Recently, vancomycinresistant
Enterococci are considered major pathogens that
are common but difficult to treat, especially in nosocomial
settings. Moreover, E. faecalis is closely associated with recurrent
endodontic infections and failed endodontic treatment.
In this study, we investigated the effects of short-chain
fatty acids (SCFAs), acetate, propionate, and butyrate, which
are metabolites fermented by gut microbiota, on the growth
of Enterococci. Enterococci were cultured in the presence
or absence of acetate, propionate, or butyrate, and the optical
density at 600 nm was measured to determine bacterial
growth. The minimum inhibitory concentration/minimum
bactericidal concentration test was conducted. Bacteria were
treated with a SCFA, together with clinically used endodontic
treatment methods such as triple antibiotics (metronidazole,
minocycline, and ciprofloxacin) and chlorhexidine gluconate
(CHX) to determine the effects of combination treatment.
Of the SCFAs, propionate had a bacteriostatic effect, inhibiting
the growth of E. faecalis in a dose-dependent manner and
also that of clinical strains of E. faecalis isolated from dental
plaques. Meanwhile, acetate and butyrate had minimal effects
on E. faecalis growth. Moreover, propionate inhibited the
growth of other Enterococci including E. faecium. In addition,
combination treatment of propionate and triple antibiotics
led to further growth inhibition, whereas no cooperative
effect was observed at propionate plus CHX. These results
indicate that propionate attenuates the growth of Enterococci,
suggesting propionate as a potential agent to control
Enterococcal infections, especially when combined with triple
antibiotics.
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- Lipoteichoic acids of lactobacilli inhibit Enterococcus faecalis biofilm formation and disrupt the preformed biofilm
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- Enterococcus faecalis, a Gram-positive bacterium commonly
isolated in patients with refractory apical periodontitis, invades
dentin tubules easily and forms biofilms. Bacteria in biofilms,
which contribute to recurrent and/or chronic inflammatory
diseases, are more resistant to antimicrobial agents
than planktonic cells and easily avoid phagocytosis. Although
Lactobacillus plantarum lipoteichoic acid (Lp.LTA) is associated
with biofilm formation, the effect of Lp.LTA on biofilm
formation by E. faecalis is not clearly understood. In this
study, we investigated whether Lp.LTA inhibits E. faecalis
biofilm formation. The degree of biofilm formation was determined
by using crystal violet assay and LIVE/DEAD bacteria
staining. The quantification of bacterial growth was determined
by measuring the optical density at 600 nm with a
spectrophotometer. Formation of biofilms on human dentin
slices was observed under a scanning electron microscope.
E. faecalis biofilm formation was reduced by Lp.LTA treatment
in a dose-dependent manner. Lp.LTA inhibited biofilm
development of E. faecalis at the early stage without affecting
bacterial growth. LTA from other Lactobacillus species
such as Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, or
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG also inhibited E. faecalis biofilm
formation. In particular, among LTAs from various lactobacilli,
Lp.LTA showed the highest inhibitory effect on biofilms
formed by E. faecalis. Interestingly, LTAs from lactobacilli
could remove the biofilm preformed by E. faecalis.
These inhibitory effects were also observed on the surface of human dentin slices. In conclusion, Lactobacillus species LTA
inhibits biofilm formation caused by E. faecalis and it could
be used as an anti-biofilm agent for prevention or treatment
against E. faecalis-associated diseases.
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- Food-Borne Enterococci and Their Resistance to Oxidative Stress
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Barbora Vlková , Tomá , Gabriel Minárik , Lubomíra Tóthová , Hana Drahovská , Ján Tur , Peter Celec
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- Enterococci are important food-borne pathogens that cause serious infections. Several virulence factors have been described including aggregation substance, gelatinase, cytolysin, and enterococcal surface protein. The ability to cause infections is mainly dependent on the response to oxidative stress due to the production of reactive oxygen species by immune cells. The aim of our study was to analyze the resistance of enterococcal strains from food to clinically relevant antiseptic agents with regard to the presence of selected virulence factors, and to uncover potential mechanisms of the antioxidative resistance. Eighty-two enterococcal isolates from Bryndza cheese were tested using in vitro growth assays to study the ability of these isolates to survive exposure to antiseptic agents – hydrogen peroxide, hypochlorite, and chlorhexidine. Virulence genotypes of the isolates were determined by PCR, and RT real time PCR was used for gene expression under oxidative stress. Resistance against antiseptic agents depends on the concentration of applied chemicals, on the time of exposure, but also on virulence factors of the enterococcal strains. Oxidative stress induces the expression of antioxidative enzymes and down-regulates the expression of prooxidative enzymes. These effects are dependent on the virulence genotype of the enterococcal strains. These findings are important for future research, especially concerning the role of enterococci in oral diseases.
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- In vitro Activity of Sodium Benzoate Against Clinically Relevant Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium Isolates
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Oguz Karabay , Esra Kocoglu , Nevin Ince , Tufan Sahan , Davut Ozdemir
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J. Microbiol. 2006;44(1):129-131.
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- The antimicrobial effects of sodium benzoate against Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium
were investigated. The MIC90 of sodium benzoate were 64 mg/L for E. faecalis and 32 mg/L for E. faecium, while the MBC90 were 128 mg/L and 64mg/L, respectively. Although further studies
are required for clinical evidence, sodium benzoate seems to be effective against Enterococcus spp.
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