BioFactors,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
49(4), P. 940 - 955
Published: May 8, 2023
Abstract
Peritoneal
adhesions
are
postsurgical
fibrotic
complications
connected
to
peritoneal
inflammation.
The
exact
mechanism
of
development
is
unknown;
however,
an
important
role
attributed
activated
mesothelial
cells
(MCs)
overproducing
macromolecules
extracellular
matrix
(ECM),
including
hyaluronic
acid
(HA).
It
was
suggested
that
endogenously‐produced
HA
contributes
the
regulation
different
fibrosis‐related
pathologies.
However,
little
known
about
altered
production
in
fibrosis.
We
focused
on
consequences
increased
turnover
murine
model
adhesions.
Changes
metabolism
were
observed
early
phases
adhesion
vivo
.
To
study
mechanism,
human
MCs
MeT‐5A
and
isolated
from
peritoneum
healthy
mice
pro‐fibrotically
by
transforming
growth
factor
β
(TGFβ),
attenuated
two
modulators
carbohydrate
metabolism,
4‐methylumbelliferone
(4‐MU)
2‐deoxyglucose
(2‐DG).
attenuation
mediated
upregulation
HAS2
downregulation
HYAL2
lower
expression
pro‐fibrotic
markers,
fibronectin
α‐smooth
muscle
actin
(αSMA).
Moreover,
inclination
form
clusters
also
downregulated,
particularly
2‐DG‐treated
cells.
effects
2‐DG,
but
not
4‐MU,
changes
cellular
metabolism.
Importantly,
inhibition
AKT
phosphorylation
after
use
both
inhibitors.
In
summary,
we
identified
endogenous
as
regulator
fibrosis,
just
a
passive
player
during
this
pathological
process.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: May 4, 2024
Abstract
Heparin
is
an
important
anticoagulant
drug,
and
microbial
heparin
biosynthesis
a
potential
alternative
to
animal-derived
production.
However,
effectively
using
synthesis
enzymes
faces
challenges,
especially
with
recombinant
expression
of
active
heparan
sulfate
N
-deacetylase/
-sulfotransferase.
Here,
we
introduce
the
monosaccharide
-trifluoroacetylglucosamine
into
Escherichia
coli
K5
facilitate
sulfation
modification.
The
Protein
Repair
One-Stop
Service-Focused
Rational
Iterative
Site-specific
Mutagenesis
(PROSS-FRISM)
platform
used
enhance
sulfotransferase
efficiency,
resulting
in
engineered
NST-M8
enzyme
significantly
improved
stability
(11.32-fold)
activity
(2.53-fold)
compared
wild-type
This
approach
can
be
applied
engineering
various
sulfotransferases.
multienzyme
cascade
reaction
enables
production
from
bioengineered
heparosan,
demonstrating
anti-FXa
(246.09
IU/mg)
anti-FIIa
(48.62
activities.
study
offers
insights
overcoming
challenges
modification,
paving
way
for
future
development
animal-free
heparins
cellular
system-based
semisynthetic
strategy.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 485 - 485
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
The
Bacillus
cereus
group
frequently
contaminates
milk
and
dairy
products.
Some
members
of
this
can
produce
the
heat-stable
pre-formed
toxin
cereulide,
which
causes
emetic
foodborne
intoxication.
This
study
characterised
B.
isolates
from
raw
cow’s
in
biochemical,
genetic,
toxigenic
aspects.
Of
158
derived
99
samples,
7
(4.43%)
harboured
cereulide
synthetase
A
(cesA),
encodes
a
associated
with
phenotype.
Heat-treated
culture
filtrates
cesA-positive
demonstrated
cytotoxicity
to
HepG2
Caco-2
cells,
resulting
cell
viabilities
32.22–36.57%
44.41–47.08%,
respectively.
levels
were
comparable
those
reference
strain,
F4810/72
(alternately
termed
AH187).
Genome
analysis
representative
isolate,
CSB98,
revealed
complete
ces
gene
cluster
additional
virulence
factors
such
as
non-haemolytic
enterotoxin,
haemolysins
phospholipases,
suggesting
that
isolate
could
be
both
diarrhoeagenic.
CSB98
exhibited
closer
relationship
type
strain
paranthracis
than
sensu
stricto
(ATCC
14579).
genomes
AH187
indistinguishable
through
OrthoANI
analysis,
but
13
variants
identified
via
SNP
calling.
These
results
affirm
genetic
conservation
among
traits.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
Introduction
Bacillus
cereus
is
a
ubiquitous
opportunistic
human
pathogen
that
causes
food
intoxications
worldwide.
However,
the
genomic
characteristics
and
pathogenic
mechanisms
of
B.
are
still
unclear.
Methods
Here,
we
isolated
purified
nine
strains
(
LY01-LY09
)
caused
vomiting,
diarrhea
other
symptoms
from
four
foodborne
outbreaks
happened
in
Guizhou
Province
southwest
China
June
to
September
2021.
After
colony
observation,
Gram
staining,
microscopic
examination
biochemical
test,
they
were
identified
as
.
The
characteristics,
phylogenetic
relationships
virulence
factors
analyzed
at
genome
level.
Genome
sequencing,
comparative
analysis,
secondary
metabolite
analysis
quantitative
PCR
utilized
give
thorough
exploration
strains.
Results
We
obtained
maps
found
had
complex
interspecific
relationship
with
anthracis
thuringiensis
also
observed
contraction
gene
families
,
contracted
mainly
associated
prophage,
which
contributed
species
diversity
Hsp20
family
underwent
rapid
evolution
facilitated
adaptation
adverse
environmental
conditions.
Moreover,
exhibited
higher
copy
number
non-ribosomal
polypeptide
synthetase
(NRPS)
genes
carried
complete
cereulide
ces
cluster
sequences.
Considering
NRPS
system
classical
regulatory
mechanism
for
emetic
toxin
synthesis,
hypothesized
could
synthesize
toxins
through
regulation
clusters
by
system.
Discussion
These
findings
important
further
investigation
into
evolutionary
between
their
related
species,
well
underlying
governing
synthesis
secretion
bacterial
toxins.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(28), P. 36106 - 36116
Published: July 2, 2024
Accurate
detection
of
heterogeneous
circulating
tumor
cells
(CTCs)
is
critical
as
they
can
make
more
aggressive,
drug-resistant,
and
metastasizing.
Although
the
leukocyte
membrane
coating
strategy
promising
in
meeting
challenge
detecting
CTCs
due
to
its
inherent
antiadhesive
properties,
it
still
limited
by
reduction
or
loss
expression
known
markers.
Bioorthogonal
glycol-metabolic
engineering
expected
break
down
this
barrier
feeding
with
sugar
derivatives
a
unique
functional
group
establish
artificial
targets
on
surface
cells.
Herein,
an
engineered
biomimetic
colorimetric
sensor
was
accordingly
fabricated
for
high-efficient
CTCs.
Compared
conventional
coating,
could
covalently
bound
models
fed
Ac4ManNAz
vitro
through
synergy
bioorthogonal
chemistry
metabolic
glycoengineering,
ignoring
phenotypic
changes
Meanwhile,
sandwich
structure
composed
layer/CTCs/MoS2
nanosheet
formed
visual
HeLa
low
10
mL–1.
Overall,
approach
overcome
dependence
cell
technology
specific
phenotypes
provide
new
viewpoint
highly
efficiently
detect
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(35)
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Bacterial-derived
micro-/nanomedicine
has
garnered
considerable
attention
in
anticancer
therapy,
owing
to
the
unique
natural
features
of
bacteria,
including
specific
targeting
ability,
immunogenic
benefits,
physicochemical
modifiability,
and
biotechnological
editability.
Besides,
bacterial
components
have
also
been
explored
as
promising
drug
delivery
vehicles.
Harnessing
these
features,
cutting-edge
biotechnologies
applied
attenuated
tumor-targeting
bacteria
with
properties
or
functions
for
potent
effective
cancer
treatment,
strategies
gene-editing
genetic
circuits.
Further,
advent
bacteria-inspired
micro-/nanorobots
mimicking
artificial
systems
furnished
fresh
perspectives
formulating
developing
highly
efficient
systems.
Focusing
on
advantages
this
review
delves
into
advances
bacteria-derived
treatment
recent
years,
which
experienced
a
process
from
living
entities
Meanwhile,
summary
relative
clinical
trials
is
provided
primary
challenges
impeding
their
application
are
discussed.
Furthermore,
future
directions
suggested
combat
cancer.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
146(1), P. 377 - 385
Published: Dec. 19, 2023
Mycobacterium
tuberculosis
(Mtb)
is
one
of
history's
most
successful
human
pathogens.
By
subverting
typical
immune
responses,
Mtb
can
persist
within
a
host
until
conditions
become
favorable
for
growth
and
proliferation.
Virulence
factors
that
enable
mycobacteria
to
modulate
systems
include
suite
mannose-containing
glycolipids:
phosphatidylinositol
mannosides,
lipomannan,
lipoarabinomannan
(LAM).
Despite
their
importance,
tools
covalent
capture,
modification,
imaging
are
limited.
Here,
we
describe
chemical
biology
strategy
detect
visualize
these
glycans.
Our
approach,
biosynthetic
incorporation,
synthesize
lipid-glycan
precursor
be
incorporated
at
late-stage
step
in
glycolipid
biosynthesis.
We
previously
demonstrated
selective
mycobacterial
arabinan
modification
by
incorporation
using
an
exogenous
donor.
This
report
reveals
labeling
general
selective:
it
allows
cell
surface
without
nonspecific
mannosylated
glycoproteins.
Specifically,
employed
azido-(Z,Z)-farnesyl
phosphoryl-β-d-mannose
probes
took
advantage
the
strain-promoted
azide–alkyne
cycloaddition
label
directly
localization
dynamics
glycolipids.
studies
highlight
generality
utility
as
probe
structure
directs
distinct
The
disclosed
agents
allowed
direct
tracking
target
immunomodulatory
cellulo.
anticipate
will
facilitate
investigating
diverse
biological
roles
ACS Chemical Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(7), P. 1632 - 1641
Published: July 10, 2023
Glycosaminoglycan
synthases
have
immense
potential
in
applications
involving
synthesis
of
oligosaccharides,
using
enzymatic
approaches
and
construction
cell
factories
that
produce
polysaccharides
as
critical
metabolic
components.
However,
the
use
high-throughput
activity
assays
to
screen
for
evolution
these
enzymes
can
be
challenging
because
there
are
no
significant
changes
fluorescence
or
absorbance
associated
with
glycosidic
bond
formation.
Here,
incorporation
azido-labeled
N-acetylhexosamine
analogs
into
bacterial
capsule
via
metabolism
bioorthogonal
chemistry,
fluorophores
were
specifically
introduced
onto
surfaces.
Furthermore,
correlations
between
detectable
signals
polysaccharide-synthesizing
capacity
individual
bacteria
established.
Among
10
candidate
genes,
6
members
chondroitin
synthase
family
quickly
identified
a
recombinant
Bacillus
subtilis
host
strain.
Additionally,
directed
heparosan
was
successfully
performed
fluorescence-activated
sorting
Escherichia
coli
O10:K5(L):H4,
yielding
several
mutants
increased
activity.
Cell-based
selectively
detect
presence
absence
within
an
colony
cells,
well
their
level
activity,
broad
exploration
engineering
glycosaminoglycan
synthases.
These
also
support
creation
novel
strategies
screening
enzyme
based
on
systems.