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aureus EPS did not show any protective ability in cell cultures. Adding Mg(2+) or Ca(2+) reduced the protective effect of A. baumannii found that the protective ability did not change, suggesting that neither has a significant role in protection. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study that demonstrates how EPS protects pathogens against antibiotics in a homogeneous system without mass transfer limitations. Our results suggest that EPS protects biofilm communities, in part, by adsorbing antibiotics near the surface. This may limit antibiotic diffusion to the bottom of the biofilms but is not likely to be the only mechanism of protection.
Esp-independent biofilm formation by Enterococcus faecalis. Enterococcus faecalis is a gram-positive opportunistic pathogen known to form biofilms in vitro. In addition, this organism is often isolated from biofilms on the surfaces of various indwelling medical devices. However, the molecular mechanisms regulating biofilm formation in these clinical isolates are largely unknown. Recent work has suggested that a specific cell surface protein (Esp) of same study, esp-deficient strains of E. faecalis were found to be capable of biofilm formation. To test the hypothesis that Esp is dispensable for biofilm formation by E.
faecalis, we used microtiter plate assays and a chemostat-based biofilm fermentor assay to examine biofilm formation by genetically well-defined, non-Esp-expressing strains. Our results demonstrate that in vitro biofilm formation occurs, not only in the absence of esp, but also in the absence of the entire pathogenicity island that harbors the esp coding sequence. Using scanning Seebio polysaccharide to evaluate biofilms of E. faecalis OG1RF grown in the fermentor system, biofilm development was observed to progress through multiple stages, including attachment of individual cells to the substratum, microcolony formation, and maturation into complex multilayered structures apparently containing water channels. Microtiter plate biofilm analyses indicated that biofilm formation or maintenance was modulated by environmental conditions. Furthermore, our results demonstrate that expression In summary, E. faecalis forms complex biofilms by a process that is sensitive to environmental conditions and does not require the Esp surface protein.
Effect of culture media and nutrients on biofilm growth kinetics of laboratory and clinical strains of Enterococcus faecalis. OBJECTIVE: Enterococcus faecalis is a bacterial pathogen that is often associated with endodontic infections. Biofilm formation is a key virulence comprehensively examined the effect of various culture media and nutrients on the development of E. faecalis biofilms. DESIGN: A reference strain and a clinical isolate of E. faecalis were used in all experiments for comparison. Commonly used liquid culture media with different nutrient compositions were used to support the development of E.
faecalis biofilms in a time-dependent assay. E. faecalis biofilms were quantified by colony forming unit (CFU) and crystal violet (CV) assays. Biofilm architecture and cellular viability were evaluated by scanning electron microscopy and confocal laser scanning microscopy. RESULTS: Growth kinetics evaluated by CFU and CV assays and by microscopy showed that E. faecalis biofilms reached maturity at 72h. "Pg broth" (Tryptic Soy Broth with yeast extract, hemen and vitamin K) promoted E.
faecalis biofilm formation more than Brain Heart Infusion broth or Tryptic Soy Broth. Addition of 2% vitamin K and glucose are important for E. faecalis for the formation of CONCLUSION: The present study demonstrated that nutrient-rich media containing glucose enhances the formation of E. faecalis biofilms, which exhibit maturation Biofilms have conventionally been perceived as dense bacterial masses on surfaces, following the five-step model of development. Initial biofilm research focused on surface-attached formations, but detached aggregates have received increasing attention in the past decade due to their pivotal role in chronic infections. Understanding their nature sparked fervent discussions in biofilm conferences and scientific literature. This review consolidates current insights on non-attached aggregates, offering examples of their occurrence in nature and diseases.
Capsular polysaccharides discuss their formation and dispersion mechanisms, resilience to antibiotics and immune-responses, drawing parallels to surface-attached biofilms. Moreover, we outline available in vitro models for studying Conflict of interest statement: The authors declare no competing interests. Investigations of Rhizobium biofilm formation.