Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
119(29)
Опубликована: Июль 13, 2022
Bacteria
have
evolved
multiple
signal
transduction
systems
that
permit
an
adaptation
to
changing
environmental
conditions.
Chemoreceptor-based
signaling
cascades
are
very
abundant
in
bacteria
and
among
the
most
complex
systems.
Currently,
our
knowledge
on
molecular
features
determine
recognition
at
chemoreceptors
is
limited.
Chemoreceptor
McpA
of
Bacillus
velezensis
SQR9
has
been
shown
mediate
chemotaxis
a
broad
range
different
ligands.
Here
we
show
its
ligand
binding
domain
binds
directly
13
chemoattractants.
We
provide
support
organic
acids
amino
bind
membrane-distal
membrane-proximal
module
dCache
domain,
respectively,
whereas
sugars/sugar
alcohols
occurred
both
modules.
Structural
biology
studies
combined
with
site-directed
mutagenesis
experiments
permitted
identify
10
acid
residues
play
key
roles
Residues
regions
were
central
for
sensing
amimo
acids,
all
participated
alcohol
sensing.
Most
characterized
possess
narrow
well-defined
spectrum.
propose
here
mechanism
involving
modules
allows
integration
diverse
signals
by
single
chemoreceptor.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
254, С. 114734 - 114734
Опубликована: Март 10, 2023
Antibiotic
resistance
is
currently
one
of
the
greatest
threats
to
human
health.
Widespread
use
and
residues
antibiotics
in
humans,
animals,
environment
can
exert
selective
pressure
on
antibiotic
bacteria
(ARB)
gene
(ARG),
accelerating
flow
resistance.
As
ARG
spreads
population,
burden
humans
increases,
which
may
have
potential
health
effects
people.
Therefore,
it
critical
mitigate
spread
reduce
load
humans.
This
review
briefly
described
information
global
consumption
national
action
plans
(NAPs)
combat
provided
a
set
feasible
control
strategies
for
transmission
ARB
three
areas
including
(a)
Reducing
colonization
capacity
exogenous
ARB,
(b)
Enhancing
mitigating
horizontal
transfer
(HGT)
ARG,
(c)
Reversing
With
hope
achieving
interdisciplinary
one-health
prevention
bacterial
Diversity,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15(1), С. 112 - 112
Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2023
Plant
growth-promoting
bacteria
(PGPB)
enhance
plant
growth,
as
well
protect
plants
from
several
biotic
and
abiotic
stresses
through
a
variety
of
mechanisms.
Therefore,
the
exploitation
PGPB
in
agriculture
is
feasible
it
offers
sustainable
eco-friendly
approaches
to
maintaining
soil
health
while
increasing
crop
productivity.
The
vital
key
application
its
effectiveness
colonizing
roots
phyllosphere,
developing
protective
umbrella
formation
microcolonies
biofilms.
Biofilms
offer
benefits
PGPB,
such
enhancing
resistance
adverse
environmental
conditions,
protecting
against
pathogens,
improving
acquisition
nutrients
released
environment,
facilitating
beneficial
bacteria–plant
interactions.
bacterial
biofilms
can
successfully
compete
with
other
microorganisms
found
on
surfaces.
In
addition,
plant-associated
are
capable
colonization
sites,
cycling
nutrients,
pathogen
defenses,
tolerance
stresses,
thereby
agricultural
productivity
yields.
This
review
highlights
role
surfaces
strategies
used
by
biofilm-forming
PGPB.
Moreover,
factors
influencing
biofilm
at
root
shoot
interfaces
critically
discussed.
will
pave
formulations
addressing
challenges
related
their
efficacy
competence
for
sustainability.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2024
Abstract
Biological
tissues,
sediments,
or
engineered
systems
are
spatially
structured
media
with
a
tortuous
and
porous
structure
that
host
the
flow
of
fluids.
Such
complex
environments
can
influence
spatial
temporal
colonization
patterns
bacteria
by
controlling
transport
individual
bacterial
cells,
availability
resources,
distribution
chemical
signals
for
communication.
Yet,
due
to
multi-scale
these
systems,
it
is
hard
assess
how
different
biotic
abiotic
properties
work
together
control
accumulation
biomass.
Here,
we
explore
flow-mediated
interactions
allow
gut
commensal
Escherichia
coli
colonize
composed
heterogenous
dead-end
pores
(DEPs)
connecting
percolating
channels,
i.e.
transmitting
(TPs),
mimicking
surface
mammalian
guts.
We
find
in
presence
flow,
gradients
quorum
sensing
(QS)
signaling
molecule
autoinducer-2
(AI-2)
promote
E.
chemotactic
DEPs.
In
this
crowded
environment,
combination
growth
cell-to-cell
collision
favors
development
suspended
aggregates.
This
results
hot-spots
resource
consumption,
which,
upon
limitation,
triggers
mechanical
evasion
biomass
from
nutrients
oxygen
depleted
Our
findings
demonstrate
microscale
medium
coupled
chemotaxis
such
as
villi
crypts
within
soil
filters.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2025
The
COVID-19
pandemic
underscored
bacterial
resistance
as
a
critical
global
health
issue,
exacerbated
by
the
increased
use
of
antibiotics
during
crisis.
Notwithstanding
pandemic's
prevalence,
initiatives
to
address
medication
have
been
inadequate.
Although
an
overall
drop
in
worldwide
antibiotic
consumption,
total
usage
remains
substantial,
requiring
rigorous
regulatory
measures
and
preventive
activities
mitigate
emergence
resistance.
National
Action
Plans
(NAPs)
implemented
worldwide,
significant
disparities
persist,
particularly
low-
middle-income
countries
(LMICs).
Settings
such
farms,
hospitals,
wastewater
treatment
facilities,
agricultural
environments
include
presence
Antibiotic
Resistant
Bacteria
(ARB)
antibiotic-resistance
genes
(ARG),
promoting
propagation
Dietary
modifications
probiotic
supplementation
shown
potential
reshaping
gut
microbiota
reducing
gene
prevalence.
Combining
with
adjuvants
or
bacteriophages
may
enhance
efficacy
development.
Novel
therapeutic
approaches,
tailored
antibiotics,
monoclonal
antibodies,
vaccines,
nanoparticles,
offer
alternate
ways
addressing
In
spite
advancements
next-generation
sequencing
analytics,
gaps
persist
comprehending
role
regulating
Effectively
tackling
requires
robust
policy
interventions
targeting
root
causes
while
minimizing
public
risks.
This
review
provides
information
for
developing
strategies
protocols
prevent
colonization,
microbiome
resilience,
spread
Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
30(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 14, 2025
The
use
of
biological
control
agents
is
one
the
best
strategies
available
to
combat
plant
diseases
in
an
ecofriendly
manner.
Biocontrol
bacteria
capable
providing
beneficial
effect
crop
growth
and
health,
have
been
developed
for
several
decades.
It
highlights
need
a
deeper
understanding
colonization
mechanisms
employed
by
biocontrol
enhance
their
efficacy
pathogen
control.
present
review
deals
with
in-depth
steps
involved
host
bacteria.
process
starts
from
root
zone,
where
establish
initial
interactions
plant’s
system.
Moving
beyond
roots,
migrate
colonize
other
organs,
including
stems,
leaves,
even
flowers.
Also,
attempts
explore
facilitating
bacterial
movement
within
such
as
migrating
through
interconnected
spaces
vessels
or
apoplast,
applying
quorum
sensing
extracellular
enzymes
during
what
needed
long-term
association
plant.
impacts
on
microbial
community
dynamics,
nutrient
cycling,
overall
health
are
discussed,
emphasizing
intricate
relationships
between
microbiome
benefits
above-ground
parts,
40
confer.
By
unraveling
these
mechanisms,
researchers
can
develop
targeted
enhancing
efficiency
effectiveness
bacteria,
leading
more
sustainability
resilience.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
24(2), С. 1707 - 1707
Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2023
Skin
and
wound
infections
are
serious
medical
problems,
the
diversity
of
bacteria
makes
such
difficult
to
treat.
Bacteria
possess
many
virulence
factors,
among
which
motility
plays
a
key
role
in
skin
infections.
This
feature
allows
for
movement
over
surface
relocation
into
wound.
The
aim
this
paper
is
review
type
bacterial
indicate
underlying
mechanisms
than
can
serve
as
target
developing
or
modifying
antibacterial
therapies
applied
infection
treatment.
Five
types
distinguished:
appendage-dependent
(swimming,
swarming,
twitching)
appendage-independent
(gliding
sliding).
All
them
allow
relocate
aid
during
infection.
Swimming
spread
from
‘persister
cells’
biofilm
microcolonies
colonise
other
tissues.
Twitching
enables
press
through
tissues
infection,
whereas
sliding
cocci
(defined
non-motile)
migrate
surfaces.
swarming
display
greater
resistance
antimicrobials.
Molecular
motors
generating
focal
adhesion
complexes
cell
leaflet
generate
‘wave’,
pushes
cells
lacking
appendages,
thereby
enabling
movement.
Here,
we
present
five
main
motility,
their
molecular
mechanisms,
examples
that
utilise
them.
Bacterial
migration
be
considered
not
only
factor
but
also
therapy.