Neha Bankar, Lorenz Latta, Brigitta Loretz, Bashar Reda, Johanna Dudek, Hendrik Hähl, Matthias Hannig, Claus-Michael Lehr
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Abstract
Bacterial biofilms represent a prominent biological barrier against physical and chemical attacks. Disturbing the anaerobic microenvironment within biofilms by co-delivery of oxygen appears as a promising strategy to enhance the activity of an antibiotic. Here, we report the effect of oxygen-producing calcium peroxide nanoparticles (CaO2 NP) in combination with tobramycin sulfate (Tob). On Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 biofilms in vitro, the additive effect of CaO2 NP towards Tob activity enhanced biofilm eradication by 2 log compared to Tob alone. For natural biofilms grown in the oral cavity of human volunteers in situ, treatment by CaO2 NP alone slightly increased the fraction of dead bacteria from 44% in various controls, including Tob alone, to 57%. However, the combination of CaO2 NP with Tob further increased the fraction of dead bacteria to 69%. These data confirm the intrinsic antimicrobial and antibiotic-potentiating effect of CaO2 NP also in a clinically relevant setting.
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npj Biofilms and Microbiomes is a comprehensive platform that promotes research on biofilms and microbiomes across various scientific disciplines. The journal facilitates cross-disciplinary discussions to enhance our understanding of the biology, ecology, and communal functions of biofilms, populations, and communities. It also focuses on applications in the medical, environmental, and engineering domains. The scope of the journal encompasses all aspects of the field, ranging from cell-cell communication and single cell interactions to the microbiomes of humans, animals, plants, and natural and built environments. The journal also welcomes research on the virome, phageome, mycome, and fungome. It publishes both applied science and theoretical work. As an open access and interdisciplinary journal, its primary goal is to publish significant scientific advancements in microbial biofilms and microbiomes. The journal enables discussions that span multiple disciplines and contributes to our understanding of the social behavior of microbial biofilm populations and communities, and their impact on life, human health, and the environment.