Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16(3), P. 1538 - 1549
Published: Aug. 19, 2022
Quorum
sensing
(QS)
is
a
type
of
cell-to-cell
communication
that
influenced
by
an
increase
in
signaling
molecules
known
as
autoinducers,
which
correlated
to
the
density
microbial
communities.
In
this
review,
we
aim
discuss
and
provide
updates
on
different
used
Escherichia
coli,
such
acyl-homoserine
lactone
(AHL),
autoinducer-2
(AI-2),
indole
influence
key
phenotypes
antibiotic
drug
resistance,
biofilm
formation,
motility
during
quorum
sensing.
Based
literature,
E.
coli
have
functions
AHL
was
found
cause
modulation
resistance
inhibition
formation
motility.
Meanwhile,
AI-2
modulate
On
other
hand,
existing
various
plants
possess
phytochemicals
can
be
alter
QS
its
downstream
swimming
swarming
motility,
genes
related
curli
production.
However,
exact
physiological
molecular
mechanisms
these
natural
compounds
are
still
understudied.
Understanding
those
therefore
highly
recommended
conduct
necessary
step
for
future
scholars
develop
drugs
target
actions
QS-signaling
receptors
linked
without
putting
bacteria
under
stress,
thereby
preventing
development
resistance.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. 459 - 459
Published: Feb. 25, 2022
The
rapid
spread
of
antibiotic
resistance
and
lack
effective
drugs
for
treating
infections
caused
by
multi-drug
resistant
bacteria
in
animal
human
medicine
have
forced
us
to
find
new
antibacterial
strategies.
Natural
products
served
as
powerful
therapeutics
against
bacterial
infection
are
still
an
important
source
the
discovery
novel
drugs.
Curcumin,
constituent
turmeric,
is
considered
safe
oral
consumption
treat
infections.
Many
studies
showed
that
curcumin
exhibited
activities
Gram-negative
Gram-positive
bacteria.
action
involves
disruption
membrane,
inhibition
production
virulence
factors
biofilm
formation,
induction
oxidative
stress.
These
characteristics
also
contribute
explain
how
acts
a
broad-spectrum
adjuvant,
which
was
evidenced
markedly
additive
or
synergistical
effects
with
various
types
conventional
antibiotics
non-antibiotic
compounds.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
properties,
underlying
molecular
mechanism
curcumin,
discuss
its
combination
use,
nano-formulations,
safety,
current
challenges
towards
development
agent.
We
hope
review
provides
valuable
insight,
stimulates
broader
discussions,
spurs
further
developments
around
promising
natural
product.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(7), P. e17657 - e17657
Published: June 26, 2023
Over
the
past
decade,
numerous
publications
have
emerged
in
literature
focusing
on
inhibition
of
quorum
sensing
(QS)
by
plant
extracts
and
phenolic
compounds.
However,
there
is
still
a
scarcity
studies
that
delve
into
specific
mechanisms
which
these
compounds
inhibit
QS.
Thus,
our
question
whether
can
QS
or
indirect
manner
to
elucidate
underlying
involved.
This
study
focused
most
studied
system,
namely,
auto-inducer
(AI-1)
type
QS,
represented
N-acyl-homoserine
lactone
(AHL)
signals
AHL-mediated
responses.
Here,
we
analyzed
recent
order
understand
how
act
at
cellular
level,
sub-inhibitory
concentrations,
evaluated
they
may
act.
The
biotechnological
application
inhibitors
holds
promising
prospects
for
pharmaceutical
food
industries,
serving
as
adjunct
therapies
prevention
biofilms
various
surfaces.
Antibiotics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 686 - 686
Published: March 31, 2023
Aeromonas
hydrophila
is
a
Gram-negative
bacterium
that
widely
exists
in
various
aquatic
environments
and
causes
septicemia
fish
humans.
Resveratrol,
natural
polyterpenoid
product,
has
potential
chemo-preventive
antibacterial
properties.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
the
effect
of
resveratrol
on
A.
biofilm
formation
motility.
The
results
demonstrated
resveratrol,
at
sub-MIC
levels,
can
significantly
inhibit
hydrophila,
was
decreased
with
increasing
concentrations.
motility
assay
showed
could
diminish
swimming
swarming
hydrophila.
Transcriptome
analyses
(RNA-seq)
treated
50
100
μg/mL
respectively,
presented
230
308
differentially
expressed
genes
(DEGs),
including
90
or
130
upregulated
178
downregulated
genes.
Among
them,
related
to
flagellar,
type
IV
pilus
chemotaxis
were
repressed.
addition,
mRNA
virulence
factors
OmpA,
extracellular
proteases,
lipases
T6SS
dramatically
suppressed.
Further
analysis
revealed
major
DEGs
involved
flagellar
assembly
bacterial
pathways
be
regulated
by
cyclic-di-guanosine
monophosphate
(c-di-GMP)-
LysR-Type
transcriptional
regulator
(LTTR)-dependent
quorum
sensing
(QS)
systems.
Overall,
our
indicate
disturbing
QS
systems,
used
as
promising
candidate
drug
against
motile
Aeromonad
septicemia.
Cell Communication and Signaling,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: March 22, 2024
Abstract
Methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus
aureus
(MRSA)
represents
a
global
threat,
necessitating
the
development
of
effective
solutions
to
combat
this
emerging
superbug.
In
response
selective
pressures
within
healthcare,
community,
and
livestock
settings,
MRSA
has
evolved
increased
biofilm
formation
as
multifaceted
virulence
defensive
mechanism,
enabling
bacterium
thrive
in
harsh
conditions.
This
review
discusses
molecular
mechanisms
contributing
across
its
developmental
stages,
hence
representing
step
forward
developing
promising
strategies
for
impeding
or
eradicating
biofilms.
During
staphylococcal
development,
cell
wall-anchored
proteins
attach
bacterial
cells
biotic
abiotic
surfaces;
extracellular
polymeric
substances
build
scaffolds
formation;
cidABC
operon
controls
lysis
biofilm,
proteases
facilitate
dispersal.
Beside
three
main
sequential
stages
(attachment,
maturation,
dispersal),
unveils
two
unique
process
MRSA;
multiplication
exodus.
We
also
highlighted
quorum
sensing
cell-to-cell
communication
process,
allowing
distant
adapt
conditions
surrounding
biofilm.
S.
,
is
mediated
by
autoinducing
peptides
(AIPs)
signaling
molecules,
with
accessory
gene
regulator
system
playing
pivotal
role
orchestrating
production
AIPs
various
factors.
Several
inhibitors
showed
anti-virulence
antibiofilm
effects
that
vary
type
function
according
targeted
molecule.
Disrupting
architecture
sessile
are
crucial
steps
prevent
colonization
on
other
surfaces
organs.
context,
nanoparticles
emerge
efficient
carriers
delivering
antimicrobial
agents
throughout
architecture.
Although
metal-based
have
been
previously
used
combatting
biofilms,
non-degradability
toxicity
human
body
presents
real
challenge.
Therefore,
organic
conjunction
proposed
strategy
against
As
nanotherapeutics
continue
gain
recognition
an
strategy,
more
could
offer
solution
biofilm-mediated
resistance.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Jan. 22, 2024
Abstract
In
recent
years,
there
have
been
an
attempt
to
develop
safe
and
environmental
friendly
solvents
replace
conventional
solvents,
use
for
extraction
bioactive
compounds
from
natural
sources.
A
current
investigation
involved
the
preparation
of
green,
methanolic,
ultrasonic
extracts
S.
sclarea
,
compared
their
phenolic
profiling
using
HPLC–DAD,
antibacterial,
antioxidant,
enzyme
inhibition
activities.
The
HPLC–DAD
analysis
revealed
that
Rosmarinic
acid
was
main
content
in
all
extracts,
with
Ellagic
only
present
green
extract.
extract
exhibited
superior
anti-biofilm
activity
against
Aureus
E.
Faecalis
other
at
MIC
concentration.
Furthermore,
also
displayed
highest
swarming
motility
P.
Aeruginosa
range
68.0
±
2.1
(MIC)
19.5
0.6
(MIC/4).
better
inhibitory
BChE
(with
IC
50
=
131.6
0.98
µg/mL)
AChE
47.00
1.50%)
extracts;
while,
showed
strong
violacein
production
by
C.
Violaceum
a
05.5
0.1
(MIC/32)
100
0.00
(MIC),
followed
15.0
0.5
(MIC/8)
additionally,
methanoic
significant
urease
(IC
171.6
0.95
µg/mL
5
0
187.5
1.32
respectively.
Both
methanolic
considerable
antioxidant
activities,
as
β
-carotene-linoleic
5.61
0.47
5.37
0.27
µg/mL),
DPPH
·
19.20
0.70
16.31
0.23
ABTS
+
8.64
0.63
6.50
0.45
CUPRAC
(A
17.22
0.36
12.28
0.12
respectively,
likewise
performing
metal
chelating
extracts.
is
reported
cost
effective
solvent
free
method
extracting
products
produces
toxic
chemicals.
This
could
be
used
industries
renewable
method.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
27(22), P. 7841 - 7841
Published: Nov. 14, 2022
HPLC-UV
was
used
to
compare
the
major
constituents
of
two
Pelargonium
×
hortorum
cultivars
and
sidoides
root
extract.
It
revealed
presence
catechin
gallic
acid
in
high
concentrations
absence
umckalin
P.
extracts.
The
antibacterial
activity
these
extracts
screened
against
19
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
clinical
isolates.
showed
lowest
MIC
values
(512-1024
µg/mL).
This
concluded
be
attributable
acid.
anti-biofilm
catechin,
acid,
their
combination
examined
by
a
crystal
violet
assay.
reduced
percentage
strong
moderate
biofilm-forming
isolates
from
52.63%
5.26%.
impact
on
lasI
lasR
genes
expression
using
qRT-PCR
simultaneous
docking
LasR
protein
explored.
downregulated
gene
eight
six
isolates,
respectively,
greatest
score.
Additionally,
vivo
protection
capability
this
infected
mice
enhancement
survival
rate.
Our
study
potential
biofilm
quorum-sensing-inhibitory
as
novel
alternative
inhibit
bacterial
pathogenicity.