scholarly journals Antibacterial and antibiofilm effects of garlic (Allium sativum), ginger (Zingiber officinale) and mint (Mentha piperta) on Escherichia coli biofilms

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 166
Author(s):  
Ndaindila Haindongo ◽  
Amara Anyogu ◽  
Osmond Ekwebelem ◽  
Christian Anumudu ◽  
Helen Onyeaka
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Allium Sativum ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Bacterial Survival ◽  
Planktonic Cells ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Foodborne Outbreaks ◽  
Potential Use

Biofilms are a significant concern in the food industry because of their potential to enhance bacterial survival and cause foodborne outbreaks. Escherichia coli (E. coli) is among the leading pathogens responsible for foodborne outbreaks and this can be attributed to its ability to form biofilms in food containers and food preparatory surfaces. The purpose of this study was to investigate the antibacterial and antibiofilm properties of garlic, ginger and mint and their potential to inhibit E.coli and biofilm formation. Disc diffusion assays and 96-well plate crystal violet-based methods were used to achieve these objectives. The plant extracts were diluted from 1 mg/ml to 0.1 mg/ml and incubated 25°C and 37°C to investigate the antimicrobial and antibiofilm effects on E. coli. The findings of this study showed that low temperatures induced the formation of E. coli biofilms and all tested extracts contain a broad spectrum of antibacterial and antibiofilm properties. This study provided new insights on the combined antimicrobial and antibiofilm properties of garlic, ginger and mint against planktonic cells and biofilms of E. coli MG 1655 and highlight the potential use of these extracts in the food industry to prevent biofilm formation by E. coli. 

scholarly journals Transposon Insertion in the purL Gene Induces Biofilm Depletion in Escherichia coli ATCC 25922

Pathogens ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 774
Author(s):  
Virginio Cepas ◽  
Victoria Ballén ◽  
Yaiza Gabasa ◽  
Miriam Ramírez ◽  
Yuly López ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
De Novo ◽  
Wild Type ◽  
Planktonic Cells ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Qrt Pcr ◽  
Transposon Insertion ◽  
De Novo Purine Biosynthesis

Current Escherichia coli antibiofilm treatments comprise a combination of antibiotics commonly used against planktonic cells, leading to treatment failure. A better understanding of the genes involved in biofilm formation could facilitate the development of efficient and specific new antibiofilm treatments. A total of 2578 E. coli mutants were generated by transposon insertion, of which 536 were analysed in this study. After sequencing, Tn263 mutant, classified as low biofilm-former (LF) compared to the wild-type (wt) strain (ATCC 25922), showed an interruption in the purL gene, involved in the de novo purine biosynthesis pathway. To elucidate the role of purL in biofilm formation, a knockout was generated showing reduced production of curli fibres, leading to an impaired biofilm formation. These conditions were restored by complementation of the strain or addition of exogenous inosine. Proteomic and transcriptional analyses were performed to characterise the differences caused by purL alterations. Thirteen proteins were altered compared to wt. The corresponding genes were analysed by qRT-PCR not only in the Tn263 and wt, but also in clinical strains with different biofilm activity. Overall, this study suggests that purL is essential for biofilm formation in E. coli and can be considered as a potential antibiofilm target.

scholarly journals Nickel Promotes Biofilm Formation by Escherichia coli K-12 Strains That Produce Curli

2009 ◽  
Vol 75 (6) ◽  
pp. 1723-1733 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Perrin ◽  
Romain Briandet ◽  
Gregory Jubelin ◽  
Philippe Lejeune ◽  
Marie-Andrée Mandrand-Berthelot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Selective Advantage ◽  
Bacterial Survival ◽  
Toxic Compounds ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Transcriptional Effect ◽  
K 12 ◽  
Encoding Genes

ABSTRACT The survival of bacteria exposed to toxic compounds is a multifactorial phenomenon, involving well-known molecular mechanisms of resistance but also less-well-understood mechanisms of tolerance that need to be clarified. In particular, the contribution of biofilm formation to survival in the presence of toxic compounds, such as nickel, was investigated in this study. We found that a subinhibitory concentration of nickel leads Escherichia coli bacteria to change their lifestyle, developing biofilm structures rather than growing as free-floating cells. Interestingly, whereas nickel and magnesium both alter the global cell surface charge, only nickel promotes biofilm formation in our system. Genetic evidence indicates that biofilm formation induced by nickel is mediated by the transcriptional induction of the adhesive curli-encoding genes. Biofilm formation induced by nickel does not rely on efflux mechanisms using the RcnA pump, as these require a higher concentration of nickel to be activated. Our results demonstrate that the nickel-induced biofilm formation in E. coli is an adaptational process, occurring through a transcriptional effect on genes coding for adherence structures. The biofilm lifestyle is obviously a selective advantage in the presence of nickel, but the means by which it improves bacterial survival needs to be investigated.

scholarly journals The Utilization of Garlic (Allium sativum Linn) and Red Ginger (Zingiber officinale var rubra) Extract on The Growth of Broiler were Infected by Escherichia coli

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
A W Isma ◽  
M Tafsin ◽  
Y L Henuk ◽  
N D Hanafi ◽  
Hamdan
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Allium Sativum ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Ginger Extract ◽  
Tetracycline Antibiotics ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Red Ginger ◽  
Alternative Antibiotic

This study aims to examine the effect of garlic (Allium sativum Linn) and red ginger (Zingiber officinale var rubra) extract on the growth of broiler chickens were infected by Escherichia coli. The design used in this study was a complete randomized design (CRD) with 6 treatments and 3 replications. Treatment consists of P0A = Control without infection; P0B = Control + E. coli infection; P1 = Infection E. coli + tetracycline antibiotics 0.05%; P2 = Infection E. coli + garlic extract (Allium sativum Linn) (1%); P3 = Infection E. coli + red ginger extract (Zingiber officinale var rubra) (1%); P4 = Infection E. coli + garlic (Allium sativum Linn) and red ginger (Zingiber officinale var rubra) extract (1%). The results showed that the effect of garlic and red ginger gave significant influence (P <0,05) to growth of broiler were infected by Escherichia coli. The combination of garlic (Allium sativum Linn) and red ginger (Zingiber officinale var rubra) extract has the highest influence of other activities. It was concluded that giving of garlic and red ginger extract give influence to growth of broiler were infected by Escherichia coli and can be used as alternative antibiotic.

scholarly journals Analyses of the Red-Dry-Rough Phenotype of an Escherichia coli O157:H7 Strain and Its Role in Biofilm Formation and Resistance to Antibacterial Agents

2006 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
pp. 2564-2572 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaylen A. Uhlich ◽  
Peter H. Cooke ◽  
Ethan B. Solomon
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Congo Red ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Planktonic Cells ◽  
Cellulose Production ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Typhimurium Strain ◽  
Phenotype Characteristic ◽  
Serovar Typhimurium ◽  
Phase Variants

ABSTRACT In a previous study, we identified Congo red-binding and -nonbinding phase variants of Escherichia coli serotype O157:H7 strain ATCC 43895. The Congo red-binding variant, strain 43895OR, produced a dry, aggregative colony that was similar to the red, dry, and rough (rdar) phenotype characteristic of certain strains of Salmonella. In contrast, variant 43895OW produced a smooth and white colony morphology. In this study, we show that, similar to rdar strains of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium, strain 43895OR forms large aggregates in broth cultures, firm pellicles at the air-medium interface on glass, and dense biofilms on glass and polystyrene. However, unlike S. enterica serovar Typhimurium, strain 43895OR does not stain positive for cellulose production. When strain 43895OR was fixed on agar, scanning electron microscopy showed cells expressing extracellular matrix (ECM) containing curli fibers. Strain 43895OW was devoid of any ECM or curli fibers on agar but showed expression of curli fibers during attachment to glass. Strain 43895OR produced >4-fold-larger amounts of biofilm than strain 43895OW on polystyrene, glass, stainless steel, and Teflon; formation was >3-fold higher in rich medium than in nutrient-limited medium. Biofilm-associated cells of both strains showed statistically greater resistance (P < 0.05) to hydrogen peroxide and quaternary ammonium sanitizer than their respective planktonic cells. This study shows that the rdar phenotype of E. coli O157:H7 strain 43895OR is important in multicellular growth, biofilm formation, and resistance to sanitizers. However, the lack of cellulose production by strain 43895OR indicates important differences in the ECM composition compared to that of Salmonella.

scholarly journals Biofilm Formation by Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Stainless Steel: Effect of Exopolysaccharide and Curli Production on Its Resistance to Chlorine

2005 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 247-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jee-Hoon Ryu ◽  
Larry R. Beuchat
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Escherichia Coli O157 ◽  
Strain Atcc ◽  
Planktonic Cells ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Biofilm Production ◽  
Resistant Population ◽  
Population Sizes

ABSTRACT The resistance of Escherichia coli O157:H7 strains ATCC 43895-, 43895-EPS (an exopolysaccharide [EPS]-overproducing mutant), and ATCC 43895+ (a curli-producing mutant) to chlorine, a sanitizer commonly used in the food industry, was studied. Planktonic cells of strains 43895-EPS and/or ATCC 43895+ grown under conditions supporting EPS and curli production, respectively, showed the highest resistance to chlorine, indicating that EPS and curli afford protection. Planktonic cells (ca. 9 log10 CFU/ml) of all strains, however, were killed within 10 min by treatment with 50 μg of chlorine/ml. Significantly lower numbers of strain 43895-EPS, compared to those of strain ATCC 43895-, attached to stainless steel coupons, but the growth rate of strain 43895-EPS on coupons was not significantly different from that of strain ATCC 43895-, indicating that EPS production did not affect cell growth during biofilm formation. Curli production did not affect the initial attachment of cells to coupons but did enhance biofilm production. The resistance of E. coli O157:H7 to chlorine increased significantly as cells formed biofilm on coupons; strain ATCC 43895+ was the most resistant. Population sizes of strains ATCC 43895+ and ATCC 43895- in biofilm formed at 12�C were not significantly different, but cells of strain ATCC 43895+ showed significantly higher resistance than did cells of strain ATCC 43895-. These observations support the hypothesis that the production of EPS and curli increase the resistance of E. coli O157:H7 to chlorine.

scholarly journals Escherichia coli Biofilms Formed under Low-Shear Modeled Microgravity in a Ground-Based System

2006 ◽  
Vol 72 (12) ◽  
pp. 7701-7710 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. V. Lynch ◽  
K. Mukundakrishnan ◽  
M. R. Benoit ◽  
P. S. Ayyaswamy ◽  
A. Matin
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Normal Gravity ◽  
Planktonic Cells ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Modeled Microgravity ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Microcarrier Beads ◽  
Predicted Model ◽  
Low Shear

ABSTRACT Bacterial biofilms cause chronic diseases that are difficult to control. Since biofilm formation in space is well documented and planktonic cells become more resistant and virulent under modeled microgravity, it is important to determine the effect of this gravity condition on biofilms. Inclusion of glass microcarrier beads of appropriate dimensions and density with medium and inoculum, in vessels specially designed to permit ground-based investigations into aspects of low-shear modeled microgravity (LSMMG), facilitated these studies. Mathematical modeling of microcarrier behavior based on experimental conditions demonstrated that they satisfied the criteria for LSMMG conditions. Experimental observations confirmed that the microcarrier trajectory in the LSMMG vessel concurred with the predicted model. At 24 h, the LSMMG Escherichia coli biofilms were thicker than their normal-gravity counterparts and exhibited increased resistance to the general stressors salt and ethanol and to two antibiotics (penicillin and chloramphenicol). Biofilms of a mutant of E. coli, deficient in σs, were impaired in developing LSMMG-conferred resistance to the general stressors but not to the antibiotics, indicating two separate pathways of LSMMG-conferred resistance.

scholarly journals Phytobiotic Properties of Garlic, Red Ginger, Turmeric and Kencur in Growing Ducks

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ismoyowati Ismoyowati ◽  
Diana Indrasanti ◽  
Mochamad Mufti ◽  
Abdoreza Soleimani Farjam
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Allium Sativum ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Feeding Trial ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Salmonella Pullorum ◽  
Red Ginger

Abstract. Phytobiotic properties of garlic (Allium sativum), turmeric (Curcuma domestica), red ginger (Zingiber officinale) and kencur (Kaempferia galangal) were studied using standard in vitro antibacterial test and in vivo feeding trial with ducklings. In the in vitro experiment, potency of aqueous extract of these phytobiotic agents were tested against Salmonella pullorum and Escherichia coli. Feeding trial was carried out for 6 week starting at day 28 using ducklings fed diets supplemented with 1% of each of four phytobiotic agents. The highest antibacterial activity against S. pullorum and E. coli was observed with garlic and no additive effect when mixture of phytobiotics was used. Weight gain, fed intake and feed conversion ratio of ducklings were not affected by inclusion of garlic, red ginger and kencur. However, 1% turmeric supplementation significantly reduced growth performance to ducklings. Key words: phytobiotic, antibiotic, duck, medicinal plants Abstrak.  Penelitian karakteristik fitobiotik dari bawang putih (Allium sativum), kunyit (Curcuma domestica), jahe merah (Zingiber officinale) dan kencur (Kaempferia galangal) telah dilakukan secara in vitro melalui uji aktivitas antibakteri dan secara in vivo dengan perlakuan suplemetasi fitobiotik didalam pakan anak itik. Pada percobaan  in vitro, potensi  aktivitas antibakteri dari ektrak  fitobiotik diuji menggunakan Salmonella pullorum and Escherichia coli.  Percobaan suplementasi fitobiotik diberikan masing-masing sebesar 1% didalam pakan anak itik.  Pemberian pakan perlakuan dilakukan selama 6 minggu,  dimulai pada saat anak itik berumur 28 hari.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan aktivitas antibakteri terhadap S. pullorum dan E. coli paling tinggi adalah ektrak bawang putih dan tidak ada pengaruh yang lebih baik apabila dicampur dengan ektrak fitobiotik lainnya.  Pertambahan bobot badan, konsumsi pakan dan konversi pakan anak itik tidak dipengaruhi oleh penambahan bawang putih, kunyit, jahe merah dan kencur.  Akan tetapi, suplementasi kunyit nyata menurunkan performan pertumbuhan anak itik. Kata kunci: fitobiotik, antibiotik, itik, tanaman obat-obatan.

scholarly journals Genome rearrangements induce biofilm formation in Escherichia coli C – an old model organism with a new application in biofilm research

BMC Genomics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jarosław E. Król ◽  
Donald C. Hall ◽  
Sergey Balashov ◽  
Steven Pastor ◽  
Justin Sibert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Insertion Sequence ◽  
Genomic Sequence ◽  
Model Organism ◽  
Start Codon ◽  
Bacterial Survival ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Full Genomic Sequence

Abstract Background Escherichia coli C forms more robust biofilms than other laboratory strains. Biofilm formation and cell aggregation under a high shear force depend on temperature and salt concentrations. It is the last of five E. coli strains (C, K12, B, W, Crooks) designated as safe for laboratory purposes whose genome has not been sequenced. Results Here we present the complete genomic sequence of this strain in which we utilized both long-read PacBio-based sequencing and high resolution optical mapping to confirm a large inversion in comparison to the other laboratory strains. Notably, DNA sequence comparison revealed the absence of several genes thought to be involved in biofilm formation, including antigen 43, waaSBOJYZUL for lipopolysaccharide (LPS) synthesis, and cpsB for curli synthesis. The first main difference we identified that likely affects biofilm formation is the presence of an IS3-like insertion sequence in front of the carbon storage regulator csrA gene. This insertion is located 86 bp upstream of the csrA start codon inside the − 35 region of P4 promoter and blocks the transcription from the sigma32 and sigma70 promoters P1-P3 located further upstream. The second is the presence of an IS5/IS1182 in front of the csgD gene. And finally, E. coli C encodes an additional sigma70 subunit driven by the same IS3-like insertion sequence. Promoter analyses using GFP gene fusions provided insights into understanding this regulatory pathway in E. coli. Conclusions Biofilms are crucial for bacterial survival, adaptation, and dissemination in natural, industrial, and medical environments. Most laboratory strains of E. coli grown for decades in vitro have evolved and lost their ability to form biofilm, while environmental isolates that can cause infections and diseases are not safe to work with. Here, we show that the historic laboratory strain of E. coli C produces a robust biofilm and can be used as a model organism for multicellular bacterial research. Furthermore, we ascertained the full genomic sequence of this classic strain, which provides for a base level of characterization and makes it useful for many biofilm-based applications.

Effects of the twin-arginine translocase on the structure and antimicrobial susceptibility of Escherichia coli biofilms

2005 ◽  
Vol 51 (8) ◽  
pp. 671-683 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joe J Harrison ◽  
Howard Ceri ◽  
Erin A Badry ◽  
Nicole J Roper ◽  
Kerry L Tomlin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Type Strain ◽  
Wild Type Strain ◽  
Wild Type ◽  
Planktonic Cells ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Minimal Media ◽  
Twin Arginine Translocase ◽  
Biofilm Structure

In this descriptive study, we used Escherichia coli twin-arginine translocase (tat) mutants to distinguish antibiotic tolerance from the formation of mature biofilm structure. Biofilm formation by wild-type and Δtat strains of E. coli was evaluated using viable cell counts, scanning electron microscopy, and confocal laser-scanning microscopy. Escherichia coli Δtat mutants had an impaired ability to form biofilms when grown in rich or minimal media. These mutants produced disorganized layers and cell aggregates with significantly decreased cell density relative to the wild-type strain. In contrast, wild-type E. coli grown under similar test conditions formed highly structured, surface-adherent communities. We thus determined if this decreased biofilm formation by E. coli Δtat mutants may result in lowered tolerance to antimicrobials. When grown in rich media, planktonic Δtat mutants were hypersensitive to some metals, detergents, and antibiotics. However, the corresponding biofilms were about as resilient as the wild-type strain. In contrast, both planktonic cells and biofilms of the ΔtatABC strain grown in minimal media were hypersensitive to many antimicrobials. Remarkably, these biofilms remained up to 365 times more tolerant to β-lactams than corresponding planktonic cells. Our data suggest that the twin-arginine translocase may play a contributing role in the antimicrobial tolerance, structural organization, and formation of mature E. coli biofilms under nutrient-limited conditions. However, the high tolerance of the ΔtatABC strain to bactericidal concentrations of antimicrobials indicates that mature biofilm structure may not be required for surface-adherent E. coli to survive exposure to these lethal factors.Key words: biofilm structure, twin-arginine translocase (tat), Escherichia coli, antimicrobial susceptibility/tolerance.

scholarly journals Tight Modulation of Escherichia coli Bacterial Biofilm Formation through Controlled Expression of Adhesion Factors

2007 ◽  
Vol 73 (10) ◽  
pp. 3391-3403 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Da Re ◽  
Benjamin Le Quéré ◽  
Jean-Marc Ghigo ◽  
Christophe Beloin
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Bacterial Biofilm ◽  
Medical Settings ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Antigen 43 ◽  
Genetically Manipulated ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Potential Use ◽  
Bioremediation Processes

ABSTRACT Despite the economic and sanitary problems caused by harmful biofilms, biofilms are nonetheless used empirically in industrial environmental and bioremediation processes and may be of potential use in medical settings for interfering with pathogen development. Escherichia coli is one of the bacteria with which biofilm formation has been studied in great detail, and it is especially appreciated for biotechnology applications because of its genetic amenability. Here we describe the development of two new genetic tools enabling the constitutive and inducible expression of any gene or operon of interest at its native locus. In addition to providing valuable tools for complementation and overexpression experiments, these two compact genetic cassettes were used to modulate the biofilm formation capacities of E. coli by taking control of two biofilm-promoting factors, autotransported antigen 43 adhesin and the bscABZC cellulose operon. The modulation of the biofilm formation capacities of E. coli or those of other bacteria capable of being genetically manipulated may be of use both for reducing and for improving the impact of biofilms in a number of industrial and medical applications.

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