Negar Farhang Doost, Sai Deepika Reddy Yaram, Kayla Wagner, Harshit Garg, Soumya K Srivastava
{"title":"Bioelectric profiling of Rickettsia montanensis in Vero cells utilizing dielectrophoresis.","authors":"Negar Farhang Doost, Sai Deepika Reddy Yaram, Kayla Wagner, Harshit Garg, Soumya K Srivastava","doi":"10.1186/s13036-025-00487-y","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13036-025-00487-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Rickettsia is an intracellular bacteria transmitted to humans through ticks, lice, fleas, or their feces, causing acute symptoms such as fever, headache, rashes, and muscle aches. Detecting rickettsial diseases is challenging due to limitations in current methods such as negative results, low sensitivity, and high cost. These limitations highlight the need for improved detection methods. Dielectrophoresis (DEP) offers a promising alternative to develop a point-of-care economical, label-free, and sensitive diagnostic tool. By exposing cells to non-uniform electric fields one can measure the electrical properties of the cells which are different and unique based on the cell type. By comparing the dielectric profiles of healthy and infected cells, DEP could be utilized to design a rapid, cost-effective diagnostic tool. Initial steps involve characterizing the electrophysiological properties of Vero cells infected with Rickettsia montanensis to develop this new detection tool. This study found significant differences in electrical parameters between healthy and Rickettsia spp. infected Vero cells, particularly at a medium conductivity of 500 µS/cm. Moreover, we found that the dielectric spectrum showed the greatest differences between healthy and Rickettsia spp. infected Vero cells at medium conductivity of 500 µS/cm, with significantly different dielectrophoretic crossover frequencies (no DEP force region). These findings suggest that dielectrophoretic detection of infected cells could serve as a quick, cost-effective, label-free, and sensitive alternative for developing a point-of-care diagnostic tool for Rickettsial infections.</p>","PeriodicalId":15053,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biological Engineering","volume":"19 1","pages":"18"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11837300/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143449060","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reversible fluorescent solid porous films for detection of zinc ions in biological media.","authors":"Alessandro Gandin, Laura Brigo, Sujatha Giacomazzo, Veronica Torresan, Giovanna Brusatin, Alfredo Franco","doi":"10.1186/s13036-025-00484-1","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13036-025-00484-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The need for a sensitive, selective, non-invasive and reversible fluorescent sensor for Zn<sup>2+</sup> monitoring is addressed in this work. A novel guest-host system is developed, including a Zn<sup>2+</sup> sensitive fluorescent probe, Zinpyr-1, embedded in a porous optically transparent hybrid film. The entrapped probe molecules are accessible and can interact with the external analyte. The immobilized Zinpyr-1 confirms its specificity and selectivity for Zn<sup>2+</sup>, as shown by sensing tests conducted in buffer solutions that mimic the ionic composition of biological media. The uniqueness of the developed sensor system lies in its reversibility, combined with a fast and selective response, allowing dynamic measurements of zinc concentrations in the 1 µM to 1 mM range within few tens of seconds. Unlike most Zn<sup>2+</sup> sensors, this system is a film-based sensor, making it an interesting minimally invasive tool for future studies on how live cells cultured on it dynamically regulate the Zn<sup>2+</sup> concentration under controlled physiological conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":15053,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biological Engineering","volume":"19 1","pages":"17"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11837437/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143449062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nima Beheshtizadeh, Amir Abbas Seraji, Behnam Azadpour, Sima Rezvantalab
{"title":"The stability and self-assembly of tri-calcium silicate and hydroxyapatite scaffolds in bone tissue engineering applications.","authors":"Nima Beheshtizadeh, Amir Abbas Seraji, Behnam Azadpour, Sima Rezvantalab","doi":"10.1186/s13036-025-00481-4","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13036-025-00481-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The fabrication of scaffolds for bone tissue engineering (BTE) applications often involves the utilization of two distinct categories of biomaterials, namely calcium phosphates and calcium silicates. The selection of these materials is based on their biocompatibility, bioactivity, and mechanical characteristics that closely resemble those of natural bone. The present research examined the utilization of hydroxyapatite (HAP) and tri-calcium silicate (TCS), which are among the most commonly utilized materials in calcium phosphates and calcium silicates, in the context of bone scaffolding applications. A molecular dynamics simulation was conducted to investigate the impact of different concentrations of ceramic nanoparticles, when combined with sodium alginate (SA) hydrogel, on the fabrication of bone scaffolds.The stability and self-assembly were assessed through several parameters, such as the solvent-accessible surface area (SASA), radius of gyration (Rg), radial distribution function (g(r)), root-mean-square deviation (RMSD), root-mean-square fluctuation (RMSF), hydrogen bonding, van der Waals, electrostatic, and total energies. The findings indicate that the addition of 10 wt% HAP and TCS to the SA hydrogel matrix results in a more compact, stable, and potentially less hydrated structure. Accordingly, the experimental validation of these simulation approved our in silico findings. Experimental rheology and mechanical properties evaluation validate our simulation results, indicating a superior characteristic of TCS10 and HAP10 inks and 3D-printed scaffolds among other composition ratios. This could potentially benefit the in vitro and in vivo performance of the scaffold and its interaction with cells. The aforementioned traits are considered fundamental for the successful execution of the scaffold in the field of BTE. The findings indicate that TCS samples exhibit superior properties when compared to HAP samples, specifically in terms of composition with SA hydrogel.</p>","PeriodicalId":15053,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biological Engineering","volume":"19 1","pages":"16"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11834295/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143440781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fabrication of zein nanofibrous scaffold containing Scrophularia striata extract for biomedical application.","authors":"Yasin Salahshour, Saadat Rastegarzadeh, Hossein Motamedi, Elham Hoveizi","doi":"10.1186/s13036-025-00486-z","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13036-025-00486-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Skin wounds have the potential to rapidly become infected, with bacteria having the ability to quickly penetrate to the skin's deeper layers. Then they enter the lymph nodes and spread throughout the body; therefore, all wounds should be cleaned and have a permanent cover. Modern wound dressings with effective antibacterial and therapeutic properties are required to create a sterile environment for the acceleration of healing. The aim of this work was to prepare zein electrospun nanofibers containing Scrophularia striata extract for wound healing promotion. Electrospun nanofibers made of zein, a natural polymer, have attracted a lot of attention due to their biocompatibility and biodegradability. The prepared nanofibers were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X‑ray analysis (EDX), water contact angle test, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The parameters affected by the electrospinning process were investigated and optimized. The results revealed that the zein nanofibers (25% w/v, zein) containing Scrophularia striata extract (6.7% w/v) had a smooth and bead-free morphology with improved surface hydrophilicity. The measurement of water contact angle confirmed that nanofibers containing extract showed higher wettability (64.9°) compared to fibers without extract (119.8), so the proposed mat adequately moisturizes the wound environment. The antimicrobial studies show that Scrophularia striata extract incorporated nanofibers has the ability to inhibit the growth of both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. The biophenols release profile indicated that nanofibrous mat can release more effective substances to promote wound healing. The biocompatibility and biodegradability of nanofibrous scaffold containing Scrophularia striata extract tested in in vivo and in vitro conditions show a significantly higher survival rate of fibroblast cells. In addition, macroscopic and histological observations confirmed that the implanted nanofibers containing the extract did not exhibit any signs of inflammation or redness after a month when inserted beneath the skin of mice surrounded by vessels containing epidermis.</p>","PeriodicalId":15053,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biological Engineering","volume":"19 1","pages":"15"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11818334/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143398976","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modular plasmid design for autonomous multi-protein expression in Escherichia coli.","authors":"Agata Matera, Kinga Dulak, Sandra Sordon, Ewa Huszcza, Jarosław Popłoński","doi":"10.1186/s13036-025-00483-2","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13036-025-00483-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Molecular and synthetic biology tools enable the design of new-to-nature biological systems, including genetically engineered microorganisms, recombinant proteins, and novel metabolic pathways. These tools simplify the development of more efficient, manageable, and tailored solutions for specific applications, biocatalysts, or biosensors that are devoid of undesirable characteristics. The key aspect of preparing these biological systems is the availability of appropriate strategies for designing novel genetic circuits. However, there remains a pressing need to explore independent and controllable systems for the co-expression of multiple genes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In this study, we present the characterisation of a set of bacterial plasmids dedicated to recombinant expression in broadly used Escherichia coli. The set includes plasmids with four different, most commonly used bacterial expression cassettes - RhaS/RhaBAD, LacI/Trc, AraC/AraBAD, and XylS/Pm, which can be used alone or freely combined in up to three-gene monocistronic expression systems using Golden Standard Molecular Cloning kit assembly. The independent induction of each of the designed cassettes enables the autonomous expression of up to three recombinant proteins from one plasmid. The expression of a triple-enzyme cascade consisting of sucrose synthase, UDP-rhamnose synthase and flavonol-7-O-rhamnosyltransferase, confirmed that the designed system can be applied for the complex biocatalysts production.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Presented herein strategy for the multigene expression is a valuable addition to the current landscape of different co-expression approaches. The thorough characterisation of each expression cassette indicated their strengths and potential limitations, which will be useful for subsequent investigations in the field. The defined cross-talks brought a better understanding of the metabolic mechanisms that may affect the heterologous expression in the bacterial hosts.</p>","PeriodicalId":15053,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biological Engineering","volume":"19 1","pages":"14"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11812199/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143390889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ke Wang, Xiaogang Lin, Xiao Lv, Mingna Xie, Jinyu Wu, Jie Jayne Wu, Yang Luo
{"title":"Nanozyme-based aptasensors for the detection of tumor biomarkers.","authors":"Ke Wang, Xiaogang Lin, Xiao Lv, Mingna Xie, Jinyu Wu, Jie Jayne Wu, Yang Luo","doi":"10.1186/s13036-025-00485-0","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13036-025-00485-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A nanozyme-based aptasensor combines the unique properties of nanozymes with the specificity of aptamers for the detection of various biomolecules. Nanozymes are nanomaterials that possess enzyme-like properties, demonstrating substantial potential for enhancing the sensing capabilities of biosensors. In recent years, the incorporation of nanozymes into biosensors has opened new avenues for the detection of tumor biomarkers. The unique attributes of nanozymes and aptamers lead to biosensors characterized by high sensitivity, specificity, reproducibility and accuracy in analytical performance. This article reviews the research progress of nanozyme-based aptasensors in tumor biomarker detection over the past decade. We categorize these sensors based on their sensing modes and target types, and examine the properties and applications of the nanozymes employed in these devices, providing a thorough discussion of the strengths and weaknesses associated with each sensor type. Finally, the review highlights the strengths and challenges associated with nanozyme-based biosensors and envisions future developments and applications in this field. The objective is to provide insights for improving biosensor performance in tumor biomarker detection, thereby contributing to advancements in precision cancer diagnosis and treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":15053,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biological Engineering","volume":"19 1","pages":"13"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11806818/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143370679","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hyeonseo Park, Tejal V Patil, Jieun Lee, Hojin Kim, Seong-Jun Cho, Ki-Taek Lim
{"title":"NIR-activated catechol-functionalized nanodiamond nanofibers for accelerating on-demand MRSA and E. coli biofilm eradication.","authors":"Hyeonseo Park, Tejal V Patil, Jieun Lee, Hojin Kim, Seong-Jun Cho, Ki-Taek Lim","doi":"10.1186/s13036-024-00469-6","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13036-024-00469-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The rise of antibiotic resistance has made bacterial infections a persistent global health issue. In particular, extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) secreted by bacteria limit the effectiveness of conventional antibiotics, making biofilm removal challenging. To address this, we created ND@PDA nanoparticles by coating the surface of nanodiamonds (ND) with polydopamine (PDA). These nanoparticles were then integrated into polyvinyl alcohol to fabricate PVA/ND@PDA nanofiber scaffolds, resulting in an innovative platform with enhanced photothermal, antibacterial and antibiofilm properties. Upon exposure to near-infrared (NIR) light, the scaffolds exhibited a significant photothermal activity, oxidative stress and effectively damaging key bacterial components, such as biofilm, bacterial membranes, and proteins. Additionally, the catechol groups in PDA provided strong cell adhesion and high biocompatibility on the nanofiber surface. Our research proposes a platform that not only effectively addresses antibiotic-resistant infections but also contributes to advancements in wound healing therapies by enabling controlled antibacterial action with minimal toxicity.</p>","PeriodicalId":15053,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biological Engineering","volume":"19 1","pages":"2"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11796056/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143189379","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Droplet microfluidic screening to engineer angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) catalytic activity.","authors":"Evelyn F Okal, Philip A Romero, Pete Heinzelman","doi":"10.1186/s13036-025-00482-3","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13036-025-00482-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) is a crucial peptidase in human peptide hormone signaling, catalyzing the conversion of Angiotensin-II to Angiotensin-(1-7), which activates the Mas receptor and elicits vasodilation, increased blood flow, reduced inflammation, and decreased pathological tissue remodeling. This study leverages protein engineering to enhance ACE2's therapeutic potential for treating conditions such as respiratory viral infections, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and diabetes. Surrogate substrates used in traditional high-throughput screening methods for peptidases often fail to accurately mimic native substrates, leading to less effective enzyme variants. Here, we developed an ultra-high-throughput droplet microfluidic platform to screen peptidases on native peptide substrates. Our assay detects substrate cleavage via free amino acid release, providing a precise measurement of biologically relevant peptidase activity.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Using this new platform, we screened a large library of ACE2 variants, identifying position 187 as a hotspot for enhancing enzyme activity. Further focused screening revealed the K187T variant, which exhibited a fourfold increase in catalytic efficiency (k<sub>cat</sub>/K<sub>M</sub>) over wild-type ACE2.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This work demonstrates the potential of droplet microfluidics for therapeutic peptidase engineering, offering a robust and accessible method to optimize enzyme properties for clinical applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":15053,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biological Engineering","volume":"19 1","pages":"12"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11792573/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143122819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andreas Schulte, Janik Brockmann, Nina Müller, Tibor Anderlei, Jochen Büchs
{"title":"A new approach to off-gas analysis for shaken bioreactors showing high CTR and RQ accuracy.","authors":"Andreas Schulte, Janik Brockmann, Nina Müller, Tibor Anderlei, Jochen Büchs","doi":"10.1186/s13036-025-00480-5","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13036-025-00480-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Shake flasks are essential tools in biotechnological development due to their cost efficiency and ease of use. However, a significant challenge is the miniaturization of process analytical tools to maximize information output from each cultivation. This study aimed to develop a respiration activity online measurement system via off-gas analysis, named \"Transfer rate Online Measurement\" (TOM), for determining the oxygen transfer rate (OTR), carbon dioxide transfer rate (CTR), and the respiration quotient (RQ) in surface-aerated bioreactors, primarily targeting shake flasks.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Sensors for off-gas analysis were placed in a bypass system that avoids the shaking of the electronics and sensors. An electrochemical oxygen sensor and an infrared CO<sub>2</sub> sensor were used. The bypass system was combined with the established method of recurrent dynamic measurement phases, evaluating the decrease in oxygen and the increase in CO<sub>2</sub> during stopped aeration. The newly developed measurement system showed high accuracy, precision and reproducibility among individual flasks, especially regarding CTR measurement. The system was compared with state-of-the-art RAMOS technology (Respiration Activity Monitoring System, see explanation below) and calibrated with a non-biological model system. The accuracy of RQ measurement was +-4% for the tested range (8% filling volume, OTR and CTR: 0-56 mmol/L/h), allowing for the determination of metabolic switches and quantitative analysis of metabolites. At ambient CO<sub>2</sub> levels, a CTR resolution of less than 0.01 mmol/L/h was possible. The system was applied to the microbial model systems S. cerevisiae, G. oxydans, and E. coli. Physiological states, such as growth vs. protein production, could be revealed, and quantitative analysis of metabolites was performed, putting focus on RQ measurements.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The developed TOM system showcases a novel approach to measuring OTR, CTR, and RQ in shaken bioreactors. It offers a robust and accurate solution for respiration activity analysis. Due to its flexible design and tunable accuracy, it enables measurement in various applications and different shake flasks.</p>","PeriodicalId":15053,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biological Engineering","volume":"19 1","pages":"11"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11776160/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143059156","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Seung-Gyun Woo, Seong Keun Kim, Seung-Goo Lee, Dae-Hee Lee
{"title":"Engineering probiotic Escherichia coli for inflammation-responsive indoleacetic acid production using RiboJ-enhanced genetic circuits.","authors":"Seung-Gyun Woo, Seong Keun Kim, Seung-Goo Lee, Dae-Hee Lee","doi":"10.1186/s13036-025-00479-y","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13036-025-00479-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>As our understanding of gut microbiota's metabolic impacts on health grows, the interest in engineered probiotics has intensified. This study aimed to engineer the probiotic Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 (EcN) to produce indoleacetic acid (IAA) in response to gut inflammatory biomarkers thiosulfate and nitrate.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Genetic circuits were developed to initiate IAA synthesis upon detecting inflammatory signals, optimizing a heterologous IAA biosynthetic pathway, and incorporating a RiboJ insulator to enhance IAA production. The engineered EcN strains demonstrated increased IAA production in the presence of thiosulfate and nitrate. An IAA-responsive genetic circuit using the IacR transcription factor from Pseudomonas putida 1290 was also developed for real-time IAA monitoring.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Given IAA's role in reducing gastrointestinal inflammation, further refinement of this strain could lead to effective, in situ IAA-based therapies. This proof-of-concept advances the field of live biotherapeutic products and offers a promising approach for targeted therapy in inflammatory bowel diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":15053,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biological Engineering","volume":"19 1","pages":"10"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11753152/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143005086","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}