Effect of Simulated Gastrointestinal Conditions on Biofilm Formation by Salmonella 1,4,[5],12:i:-
Salmonella Typhimurium 1,4,[5],12:i:- is a major serovar responsible for human salmonellosis whose biofilm-forming ability, influenced by environmental conditions like those found in the gastrointestinal tract, is one of the main contributing factors to its ability to persist in the host and thus on...
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| description | Salmonella Typhimurium 1,4,[5],12:i:- is a major serovar responsible for human salmonellosis whose biofilm-forming ability, influenced by environmental conditions like those found in the gastrointestinal tract, is one of the main contributing factors to its ability to persist in the host and thus one of the main causes of chronic relapsing infections. Most studies to evaluate biofilm formation are performed in microtiter assays using standard media. However, no reports are available on the ability of this serovar to produce biofilm under in vitro simulated gastrointestinal conditions which better correlate with the environment found in the gastrointestinal tract. To address this, a modified biofilm assay simulating intestinal fluid was conceived to assess the biofilm formation of 133 Salmonella Typhimurium 1,4,[5],12:i:- isolates with and without agitation and at three different time points (24 h, 48 h, and 72 h). The results were then compared to the existing microtiter method using conventional biofilm growth medium (Mueller Hinton Broth). Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in the results obtained between the three protocols used. The simulated human intestinal environment impaired biofilm production demonstrating that conditions like pH, agitation or the presence of enzymes can influence biofilm production. Therefore, results from in vitro simulation of in vivo conditions may contribute to unravelling factors relating to biofilm formation and persistence in the context of the human host. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b40ff7bfa29945ee94a0a21cf1c751082025-08-20T03:20:51ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal2356-61401537-744X2014-01-01201410.1155/2014/153956153956Effect of Simulated Gastrointestinal Conditions on Biofilm Formation by Salmonella 1,4,[5],12:i:-R. Seixas0M. Gabriel1J. Machado2L. Tavares3F. Bernardo4M. Oliveira5Interdisciplinary Centre of Research in Animal Health (CIISA), Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária da Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, PortugalISPA - Instituto Universitário das Ciências Psicológicas, Sociais e da Vida, Rua Jardim do Tabaco 34, 1149-041 Lisboa, PortugalNational Reference Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Infections, Centro Nacional de Salmonella, National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Avenida Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, PortugalInterdisciplinary Centre of Research in Animal Health (CIISA), Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária da Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, PortugalInterdisciplinary Centre of Research in Animal Health (CIISA), Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária da Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, PortugalInterdisciplinary Centre of Research in Animal Health (CIISA), Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária da Universidade de Lisboa, Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, PortugalSalmonella Typhimurium 1,4,[5],12:i:- is a major serovar responsible for human salmonellosis whose biofilm-forming ability, influenced by environmental conditions like those found in the gastrointestinal tract, is one of the main contributing factors to its ability to persist in the host and thus one of the main causes of chronic relapsing infections. Most studies to evaluate biofilm formation are performed in microtiter assays using standard media. However, no reports are available on the ability of this serovar to produce biofilm under in vitro simulated gastrointestinal conditions which better correlate with the environment found in the gastrointestinal tract. To address this, a modified biofilm assay simulating intestinal fluid was conceived to assess the biofilm formation of 133 Salmonella Typhimurium 1,4,[5],12:i:- isolates with and without agitation and at three different time points (24 h, 48 h, and 72 h). The results were then compared to the existing microtiter method using conventional biofilm growth medium (Mueller Hinton Broth). Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in the results obtained between the three protocols used. The simulated human intestinal environment impaired biofilm production demonstrating that conditions like pH, agitation or the presence of enzymes can influence biofilm production. Therefore, results from in vitro simulation of in vivo conditions may contribute to unravelling factors relating to biofilm formation and persistence in the context of the human host.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/153956 |
| spellingShingle | R. Seixas M. Gabriel J. Machado L. Tavares F. Bernardo M. Oliveira Effect of Simulated Gastrointestinal Conditions on Biofilm Formation by Salmonella 1,4,[5],12:i:- The Scientific World Journal |
| title | Effect of Simulated Gastrointestinal Conditions on Biofilm Formation by Salmonella 1,4,[5],12:i:- |
| title_full | Effect of Simulated Gastrointestinal Conditions on Biofilm Formation by Salmonella 1,4,[5],12:i:- |
| title_fullStr | Effect of Simulated Gastrointestinal Conditions on Biofilm Formation by Salmonella 1,4,[5],12:i:- |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of Simulated Gastrointestinal Conditions on Biofilm Formation by Salmonella 1,4,[5],12:i:- |
| title_short | Effect of Simulated Gastrointestinal Conditions on Biofilm Formation by Salmonella 1,4,[5],12:i:- |
| title_sort | effect of simulated gastrointestinal conditions on biofilm formation by salmonella 1 4 5 12 i |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/153956 |
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