International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(14), P. 11577 - 11577
Published: July 18, 2023
Enterococcus
species
are
known
for
their
ability
to
form
biofilms,
which
contributes
survival
in
extreme
environments
and
involvement
persistent
bacterial
infections,
especially
the
case
of
multi-drug-resistant
strains.
This
review
aims
provide
a
comprehensive
understanding
mechanisms
underlying
biofilm
formation
clinically
important
such
as
faecalis
less
studied
but
increasingly
faecium,
explores
potential
strategies
eradication.
Biofilm
involves
complex
interplay
genes
virulence
factors,
including
gelatinase,
cytolysin,
Secreted
antigen
A,
pili,
microbial
surface
components
that
recognize
adhesive
matrix
molecules
(MSCRAMMs),
DNA
release.
Quorum
sensing,
process
intercellular
communication,
mediated
by
peptide
pheromones
Cob,
Ccf,
Cpd,
plays
crucial
role
coordinating
development
targeting
gene
expression
regulation.
Additionally,
regulation
extracellular
(eDNA)
release
has
emerged
fundamental
component
formation.
In
E.
faecalis,
autolysin
N-acetylglucosaminidase
proteases
gelatinase
serin
protease
key
players
this
process,
influencing
virulence.
Targeting
eDNA
may
offer
promising
avenue
intervention
biofilm-producing
infections.
Overall,
gaining
insights
into
intricate
directions
anti-biofilm
therapeutic
research,
with
purpose
reducing
burden
Enterococcus-associated
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
21(22), P. 8671 - 8671
Published: Nov. 17, 2020
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
is
an
opportunistic
human
pathogen
causing
devastating
acute
and
chronic
infections
in
individuals
with
compromised
immune
systems.
Its
highly
notorious
persistence
clinical
settings
attributed
to
its
ability
form
antibiotic-resistant
biofilms.
Biofilm
architecture
built
mostly
by
autogenic
extracellular
polymeric
substances
which
function
as
a
scaffold
encase
the
bacteria
together
on
surfaces,
protect
them
from
environmental
stresses,
impedes
phagocytosis
thereby
conferring
capacity
for
colonization
long-term
persistence.
Here
we
review
current
knowledge
P.
biofilms,
development
stages,
molecular
mechanisms
of
invasion
conferred
Explosive
cell
lysis
within
bacterial
biofilm
produce
essential
communal
materials,
interspecies
biofilms
commensal
Streptococcus
virulence
possibly
improves
disease
conditions
will
also
be
discussed.
Recent
research
diagnostics
investigated.
Finally,
therapeutic
strategies
treatment
along
their
advantages
limitations
compiled.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 219 - 219
Published: Jan. 24, 2021
Plant-associated
microorganisms
play
an
important
role
in
agricultural
production.
Although
various
studies
have
shown
that
single
can
exert
beneficial
effects
on
plants,
it
is
increasingly
evident
when
a
microbial
consortium—two
or
more
interacting
microorganisms—is
involved,
additive
synergistic
results
be
expected.
This
occurs,
part,
due
to
the
fact
multiple
species
perform
variety
of
tasks
ecosystem
like
rhizosphere.
Therefore,
mechanisms
plant
growth
stimulation
(i.e.,
enhanced
nutrient
availability,
phytohormone
modulation,
biocontrol,
biotic
and
abiotic
stress
tolerance)
exerted
by
different
players
within
rhizosphere,
such
as
plant-growth-promoting
bacteria
(PGPB)
fungi
(such
Trichoderma
Mycorrhizae),
are
reviewed.
In
addition,
their
interaction
activity
highlighted
they
act
part
consortium,
mainly
mixtures
PGPB,
PGPB–Mycorrhizae,
PGPB–Trichoderma,
under
normal
diverse
conditions.
Finally,
we
propose
expansion
use
consortia,
well
increase
research
facilitate
best
most
consistent
field.
FEMS Microbiology Reviews,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
45(4)
Published: Dec. 5, 2020
From
the
homeostasis
of
human
health
to
cycling
Earth's
elements,
microbial
activities
underlie
environmental,
medical
and
industrial
processes.
These
occur
in
chemical
physical
landscapes
that
are
highly
dynamic
experienced
by
bacteria
as
fluctuations.
In
this
review,
we
first
discuss
how
can
experience
both
spatial
temporal
heterogeneity
their
environments
fluctuations
various
timescales
(seconds
seasons)
types
(nutrient,
sunlight,
fluid
flow,
etc.).
We
then
focus
primarily
on
nutrient
bacterial
communities,
populations
single
cells
respond
environmental
Overall,
find
ubiquitous
diverse,
strongly
shape
behavior,
ecology
evolution
when
compared
with
which
conditions
remain
constant
over
time.
hope
review
may
serve
a
guide
toward
understanding
significance
life,
such
contributions
implications
be
better
assessed
exploited.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
34(26)
Published: March 4, 2022
Living
biological
systems,
ranging
from
single
cells
to
whole
organisms,
can
sense,
process
information,
and
actuate
in
response
changing
environmental
conditions.
Inspired
by
living
engineered
nonliving
matrices
are
brought
together,
which
gives
rise
the
technology
of
materials.
By
designing
functionalities
structures
matrices,
materials
be
created
detect
variability
surrounding
environment
adjust
their
functions
accordingly,
thereby
enabling
applications
health
monitoring,
disease
treatment,
remediation.
Hydrogels,
a
class
soft,
wet,
biocompatible
materials,
have
been
widely
used
as
for
cells,
leading
nascent
field
hydrogels.
Here,
interactions
between
hydrogel
described,
focusing
on
how
hydrogels
influence
cell
behaviors
affect
properties.
The
environments,
these
enable
versatile
applications,
also
discussed.
Finally,
current
challenges
facing
clinical
settings
highlighted.
