{"title":"NMR-based metabolomics of <i>Burkholderia pseudomallei</i> biofilms and extracellular polymeric substance cultured in LB and MVBM media.","authors":"Suthantip Srithabut, Pisit Chareonsudjai, Thotsapol Chaianunporn, Chainarong Bunma, Jutarop Phetcharaburanin, Manida Suksawat, Suwalak Chitcharoen, Sorujsiri Chareonsudjai","doi":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2502936","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2502936","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Burkholderia pseudomallei</i> biofilms are resistant to antibiotics and immune responses, leading to persistent infections. This study aimed to investigate the metabolic profiles of <i>B. pseudomallei</i> in biofilms and the extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) produced during grown in LB or MVBM medium using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to identify key metabolites. The results revealed similar biofilm metabolites in both media. However, betaine was detected in LB, but not in the case of MVBM. Acetate was significantly higher in MVBM compared to that of LB. Pathway analysis revealed that betaine-producing <i>B. pseudomallei</i> biofilm in LB was associated with metabolism of glycine, serine, and threonine, while acetate in MVBM was associated with metabolism of taurine and hypotaurine, phosphonate and phosphinate, and glycolysis/gluconeogenesis. The NMR analysis of EPS disclosed shared metabolites including dimethylsulfide, 1-methyluric acid and oxypurinol. This study provides the first extensive investigation into <i>B. pseudomallei</i> biofilm and EPS metabolites, identifying pathways that offer potential targets for combating <i>B. pseudomallei</i> biofilm-associated infections.</p>","PeriodicalId":8898,"journal":{"name":"Biofouling","volume":" ","pages":"498-511"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144075610","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BiofoulingPub Date : 2025-05-01Epub Date: 2025-05-19DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2025.2504023
Tamara Carević Milićević, Katarina Novović, Biljana Nikolić, Dejan Stojković, Vuk Maksimović, Dragica Milosavljević, Marija Ivanov
{"title":"Sweeteners affect biofilm formation and virulence gene expression in <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> PAO1.","authors":"Tamara Carević Milićević, Katarina Novović, Biljana Nikolić, Dejan Stojković, Vuk Maksimović, Dragica Milosavljević, Marija Ivanov","doi":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2504023","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2504023","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> is an opportunistic pathogen able to form biofilms, contributing to its virulence. With the increasing use of sweeteners in various foods, understanding their influence on bacterial behavior is critical. This study investigated the virulence of <i>P. aeruginosa</i> PAO1 exposed to sweeteners (erythritol, stevia, fructose, coconut sugar, cane sugar, demerara). Sweeteners didn't affect growth rates. Erythritol stimulated biofilm (100 µg/mL, 159.98% formation), while 10 µg/mL of coconut sugar, cane sugar, and demerara promoted lower levels (∼70% formation). Erythritol stimulated exopolysaccharides production but reduced biofilm eDNA. Stevia, fructose, and coconut sugar increased the expression of <i>lasI</i>, <i>lasR</i>, <i>rhlI</i>, <i>rhlR</i>, <i>pqsA</i>, <i>mvfR,</i> and <i>pvdF.</i> HPLC analysis confirmed sucrose as the major sugar in demerara, coconut and cane sugar. Erythritol stimulated biofilm and some virulence genes expression, while other sweeteners' effects varied. Cane sugar was a biofilm inhibitor with a limited gene expression effect. The sweeteners' impact on microorganisms is diverse and should be further investigated.</p>","PeriodicalId":8898,"journal":{"name":"Biofouling","volume":" ","pages":"512-522"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144092649","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BiofoulingPub Date : 2025-05-01Epub Date: 2025-05-19DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2025.2504026
Paulo Henrique Fonseca Carmo, Maria Fernanda Siqueira Fernandes da Costa, Anna Carolina Pinheiro Lage, Maíra Terra Garcia, Juliana Campos Junqueira
{"title":"Gold nanorods non-functionalised and associated with gallic acid exhibit activity against non-<i>albicans Candida</i> species.","authors":"Paulo Henrique Fonseca Carmo, Maria Fernanda Siqueira Fernandes da Costa, Anna Carolina Pinheiro Lage, Maíra Terra Garcia, Juliana Campos Junqueira","doi":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2504026","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2504026","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Strategies focusing on natural compounds and nanotechnology have been explored to overcome the limitations of conventional therapies in managing <i>Candida</i> infections. In this context, metal nanoparticles, both non-functionalised and combined with gallic acid, may offer a promising alternative. This study investigated the effects of gold nanoparticles non-functionalised (AuNp) and associated with gallic acid (AuNpGA) against planktonic cells and biofilms of <i>Nakaseomyces glabratus</i>, <i>Pichia kudriavzevii</i>, <i>Candida parapsilosis</i>, and <i>Candida tropicalis</i>. Both AuNp and AuNpGA inhibited the growth of all strains at 1.56 µg/mL and exhibited fungicidal effects at concentrations ranging from 1.56 to 3.12 µg/mL. The time-kill curve revealed that AuNpGA and AuNp completely inhibited the viability of all strains in planktonic cultures at 8 and 24 h, respectively, exhibiting greater antifungal activity compared to fluconazole. Treatment with AuNp increased ROS production against <i>N. glabratus</i> and <i>P. kudriavzevii.</i> Oxidative stress was enhanced against all strains after treatment with AuNpGA, and exposure to this compound reduced ergosterol levels of <i>P. kudriavzevii</i> and <i>C. parapsilosis.</i> Furthermore, AuNpGA and AuNp significantly decreased the viability of all <i>Candida</i> biofilms at 7.8 and 15.6 µg/mL, respectively. In summary, both gold nanoparticles exhibited activity against planktonic cells and biofilms, suggesting their potential as agents for treating <i>Candida</i> infections.</p>","PeriodicalId":8898,"journal":{"name":"Biofouling","volume":" ","pages":"523-535"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144101249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BiofoulingPub Date : 2025-05-01Epub Date: 2025-05-22DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2025.2507893
Tamires Timm Maske, Glenda Ávila Marques, Bruna Dalongaro Fritsch, Bruna Moraes Kremer, Maximiliano Sérgio Cenci, Pabulo Henrique Rampelotto, Rodrigo Alex Arthur
{"title":"A dynamic microcosm biofilm model for root carious-like lesion development: analysis of demineralization and microbiological characterization.","authors":"Tamires Timm Maske, Glenda Ávila Marques, Bruna Dalongaro Fritsch, Bruna Moraes Kremer, Maximiliano Sérgio Cenci, Pabulo Henrique Rampelotto, Rodrigo Alex Arthur","doi":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2507893","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2507893","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated the multifunctional oral cavity simulator (MOCS) in terms of microbial composition, functional profile, and dentin root demineralization. Microcosm biofilms were grown on dentin using human saliva for 4, 7, and 14 days, with exposure to sucrose and a mucin-enriched medium. Biofilms were analyzed for microbial viability and composition through CFU count and 16S-rRNA gene sequencing. Demineralization was quantified by percentage surface hardness change (%SHC), mineral loss (ML), and lesion depth (LD). The results showed microbial viability at all time points. After 7 days, aciduric/acidogenic and proteolytic organisms increased in abundance. The functional profile reflected the oscillations in microbial composition. No significant differences in %SHC, ML, or LD were observed across the time points. Carious lesions exhibited 60-70% SHC and 125-200 µm depth. MOCS was able to induce root carious lesions as result of microcosm biofilm metabolic activity, indicating its potential use in preclinical studies on root dentin caries.</p>","PeriodicalId":8898,"journal":{"name":"Biofouling","volume":" ","pages":"536-550"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144126401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BiofoulingPub Date : 2025-05-01Epub Date: 2025-05-07DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2025.2499714
Fatemeh Dadkhah, Javad Aliakbarlu, Hossein Tajik
{"title":"Determining optimum conditions for biofilm formation by <i>Salmonella</i> isolates and anti-biofilm activity of cinnamon essential oil nanoemulsion.","authors":"Fatemeh Dadkhah, Javad Aliakbarlu, Hossein Tajik","doi":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2499714","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2499714","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to determine the optimum conditions for biofilm formation by <i>Salmonella</i> isolates and evaluate the effect of cinnamon essential oil nanoemulsion (CEON) against <i>Salmonella</i> biofilms formed under these conditions. The optimum conditions for biofilm formation by <i>Salmonella</i> serotype Enteritidis and <i>Salmonella</i> serotype Typhimurium were temperatures of 27.3 and 29.7 °C, pH levels of 6.3 and 6.8, and NaCl concentrations of 0.66 and 0.65%, respectively. CEON exhibited a significant inhibitory effect even at low concentrations, with a greater impact on the biofilm of <i>S.</i> Enteritidis compared to <i>S.</i> Typhimurium. The effectiveness of CEON in removing biofilms was increased with higher concentrations and longer contact times, with better results observed at 8 °C compared to 25 °C. In conclusion, CEON demonstrated excellent anti-biofilm activity against <i>S.</i> Enteritidis and <i>S.</i> Typhimurium biofilms, suggesting its potential use as a natural and effective disinfectant in the food industry.</p>","PeriodicalId":8898,"journal":{"name":"Biofouling","volume":" ","pages":"485-497"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143960931","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BiofoulingPub Date : 2025-04-01Epub Date: 2025-04-07DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2025.2483739
Ping Xu, Xinyue Chen, Weijin Xi
{"title":"The mechanistic pathways of extracellular polymeric substances in the inhibition of carbon steel corrosion.","authors":"Ping Xu, Xinyue Chen, Weijin Xi","doi":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2483739","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2483739","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examined the corrosion inhibition mechanisms of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) from <i>Lactobacillus reuteri</i>, <i>Pseudomonas fluorescens</i>, and <i>Escherichia coli</i> on carbon steel. Using UV spectrophotometry, LC-MS, infrared spectroscopy, and atomic force microscopy (AFM), it was apparent that all three EPS effectively inhibited corrosion, with optimal concentrations of 300 mg/L for <i>Lactobacillus reuteri</i> and 400 mg/L for the other species, yielding inhibition efficiencies of 28.25%, 23.87%, and 21.72%, respectively. The carboxyl group content was critical, with <i>Lactobacillus reuteri</i> EPS having the highest proportion. Functional group analysis showed it contained 12.39% and 12.93% more carboxyl groups than those from <i>Pseudomonas fluorescens</i> and <i>Escherichia coli</i>. Iron ion adsorption was primarily physical and occurred in a monolayer, with a greater capacity for Fe³<sup>+</sup> than Fe<sup>2+</sup>, peaking at 600 mg/L.</p>","PeriodicalId":8898,"journal":{"name":"Biofouling","volume":" ","pages":"327-343"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143794654","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BiofoulingPub Date : 2025-04-01Epub Date: 2025-05-06DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2025.2498027
Allanique T Hunter, Aaron J Cogger, Kristyn Boutilier, Kylie H Curnew, Katherine Purvis, Alexis Trevors, Russell C Wyeth
{"title":"Development of marine antifouling performance in hard fouling-release coatings.","authors":"Allanique T Hunter, Aaron J Cogger, Kristyn Boutilier, Kylie H Curnew, Katherine Purvis, Alexis Trevors, Russell C Wyeth","doi":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2498027","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08927014.2025.2498027","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Marine biofouling is a substantial economic and environmental issue. Hard fouling-release coatings present a promising solution, combining fouling-release characteristics with durability. This study tested proprietary hard fouling-release prototype coatings from GIT Coatings, Inc. alongside uncoated controls, colour controls, and commercial performance standards. Three successive experiments were completed, incorporating static and dynamic flow conditions at sites in Nova Scotia, Canada. Initially, biofouling percent cover and cleanability for prototype coatings were comparable to untreated controls. By the final experiment, prototype coatings had significantly lower percent covers than both uncoated controls and the durability performance comparison, Ecospeed. Furthermore, several prototype hard fouling-release coatings had comparable percent cover (and possibly cleanability) to the fouling-release performance comparison, Intersleek. The results indicate that hard fouling-release coatings with potentially greater durability and longevity can achieve similar fouling-release performance as commercial fouling-release coatings. Further tests are needed to determine if unintended toxicity contributes to the antifouling effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":8898,"journal":{"name":"Biofouling","volume":"41 4","pages":"429-442"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143973523","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring quinazoline-derived copper(I) complex coated intravaginal ring against vulvovaginal candidiasis causing <i>Candida</i> species.","authors":"Dhesiga Krishnan, Sudaarsan Aruna Senthil Kumar, Sowndarya Jothipandiyan, Venkatesan Yamuna Devi, Devarajan Suresh, Paramasivam Nithyanand","doi":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2489479","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08927014.2025.2489479","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is especially prevalent among intrauterine device (IUD) and intravaginal ring (IVR) users. <i>Candida albicans</i> is the leading causative agent of VVC followed by <i>Candida glabrata</i>. Ascribed to the increased drug resistance by <i>Candida</i> spp. to the currently available drugs, this study has focused on the novel quinazoline-derived copper(I) complexes as anti-candida agents. As a novel approach, a vaginal ring was coated with the best quinazoline-derived copper(I) complex, and biofilm disruption ability was evaluated. The coated vaginal ring eradicated 70% of preformed biofilms and also inhibited the hyphal transition of <i>Candida albicans</i> in a simulated vaginal fluid (SVF). The overall study validates the anti-biofilm and anti-virulent properties of the metal complex-coated vaginal ring using various microscopic studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":8898,"journal":{"name":"Biofouling","volume":"41 4","pages":"378-393"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143973510","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BiofoulingPub Date : 2025-04-01Epub Date: 2025-04-04DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2025.2486250
Érica Rayanne Mota da Costa, Vitória Pessoa de Farias Cabral, Daniel Sampaio Rodrigues, Thais Lima Ferreira, Maria Janielly Castelo Branco Silveira, Leilson Carvalho de Oliveira, Lívia Gurgel do Amaral Valente Sá, Cecília Rocha da Silva, João Batista de Andrade Neto, Sorele Facundo da Silva, Bruno Coêlho Cavalcanti, Manoel Odorico de Moraes, Hélio Vitoriano Nobre Júnior
{"title":"Effect of promethazine against <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and its preventive action in the formation of biofilms on silicone catheters.","authors":"Érica Rayanne Mota da Costa, Vitória Pessoa de Farias Cabral, Daniel Sampaio Rodrigues, Thais Lima Ferreira, Maria Janielly Castelo Branco Silveira, Leilson Carvalho de Oliveira, Lívia Gurgel do Amaral Valente Sá, Cecília Rocha da Silva, João Batista de Andrade Neto, Sorele Facundo da Silva, Bruno Coêlho Cavalcanti, Manoel Odorico de Moraes, Hélio Vitoriano Nobre Júnior","doi":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2486250","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2486250","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Urinary infections caused by <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> are commonly associated with urinary catheterization and often result in severe complications. Given this problem, the objective of the study was to investigate the preventive action of promethazine (PMT) against the formation of methicillin-resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (MRSA) biofilms when impregnated in urinary catheters. For this purpose, techniques such as broth microdilution, checkerboard, impregnation on urinary catheter fragments, flow cytometry assays and scanning electron microscopy were employed. PMT exhibited antimicrobial activity with Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) values ranging from 171 to 256 µg/mL, predominantly additive interaction in combination with oxacillin (OXA) and vancomycin (VAN), and a reduction in cell viability of biofilms formed and forming by methicillin-sensitive and -resistant <i>S. aureus</i>. Morphological alterations, damage to the membrane, and genetic material of cells treated with promethazine were also observed. The results demonstrated that PMT can be classified as a promising antimicrobial agent for use in the antibacterial coating of long-term urinary devices.</p>","PeriodicalId":8898,"journal":{"name":"Biofouling","volume":" ","pages":"344-361"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143778857","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BiofoulingPub Date : 2025-04-01Epub Date: 2025-04-14DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2025.2490748
Yumeng Fu, Jiankun Wang, Xiaoling Wang
{"title":"Simulation of head-tail biofilm streamer growth based on immersed boundary method.","authors":"Yumeng Fu, Jiankun Wang, Xiaoling Wang","doi":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2490748","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08927014.2025.2490748","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Biofilms are subjected to various forces in the fluid field, as a result, the biofilm forms a head-tail structure known as a streamer to reduce pressure differential resistance. To characterize biofilm growth in fluid, we establish a head-tail biofilm streamer growth model based on the immersed boundary method using MATLAB software, and simulate streamer growth in various environmental conditions to explore the factors affecting its growth. Firstly, we found that a higher flow velocity makes the streamer grow faster and thereby produce more biomass. Secondly, we explored the effect of the position of nutrient source on the streamer growth, found that when the nutrient source overlaps with the streamer, its length is longer than when the nutrient source and the streamer are mismatched. Further we found that the Young's modulus of the streamer also influences its growth length. Streamers with small Young's modulus were more likely to deform, making them grow longer than the streamers with large Young's modulus. Finally, we determined the relationship between the tail length and the head diameter of the streamer through mechanical analysis, and found that there is an optimal ratio of the tail length to the head diameter which exposes the streamer to the minimum drag in the fluid field.</p>","PeriodicalId":8898,"journal":{"name":"Biofouling","volume":"41 4","pages":"394-406"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143957692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}