Hyperbiofilm formation by <i>Bordetella pertussis</i> strains correlates with enhanced virulence traits

Pertussis, or whooping cough, caused by the obligate human pathogen <i>Bordetella pertussis</i> is undergoing a worldwide resurgence. The majority of studies of this pathogen are conducted with laboratory-adapted strains which may not be representative of the species as a whole. Biofilm...

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Autores principales: Cattelan, Natalia, Jennings Gee, Jamie, Dubey, Purnima, Yantorno, Osvaldo Miguel, Deora, Rajendar
Formato: Articulo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2017
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Acceso en línea:http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/87485
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topic Ciencias Exactas
Biofilms
Bordetella pertussis
Hyperbiofilm
Virulence
spellingShingle Ciencias Exactas
Biofilms
Bordetella pertussis
Hyperbiofilm
Virulence
Cattelan, Natalia
Jennings Gee, Jamie
Dubey, Purnima
Yantorno, Osvaldo Miguel
Deora, Rajendar
Hyperbiofilm formation by <i>Bordetella pertussis</i> strains correlates with enhanced virulence traits
topic_facet Ciencias Exactas
Biofilms
Bordetella pertussis
Hyperbiofilm
Virulence
description Pertussis, or whooping cough, caused by the obligate human pathogen <i>Bordetella pertussis</i> is undergoing a worldwide resurgence. The majority of studies of this pathogen are conducted with laboratory-adapted strains which may not be representative of the species as a whole. Biofilm formation by <i>B. pertussis</i> plays an important role in pathogenesis. We conducted a side-by-side comparison of the biofilm-forming abilities of the prototype laboratory strains and the currently circulating isolates from two countries with different vaccination programs. Compared to the reference strain, all strains examined herein formed biofilms at high levels. Biofilm structural analyses revealed country-specific differences, with strains from the United States forming more structured biofilms. Bacterial hyperaggregation and reciprocal expression of biofilm-promoting and -inhibitory factors were observed in clinical isolates. An association of increased biofilm formation with augmented epithelial cell adhesion and higher levels of bacterial colonization in the mouse nose and trachea was detected. To our knowledge, this work links for the first time increased biofilm formation in bacteria with a colonization advantage in an animal model. We propose that the enhanced biofilm-forming capacity of currently circulating strains contributes to their persistence, transmission, and continued circulation.
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author Cattelan, Natalia
Jennings Gee, Jamie
Dubey, Purnima
Yantorno, Osvaldo Miguel
Deora, Rajendar
author_facet Cattelan, Natalia
Jennings Gee, Jamie
Dubey, Purnima
Yantorno, Osvaldo Miguel
Deora, Rajendar
author_sort Cattelan, Natalia
title Hyperbiofilm formation by <i>Bordetella pertussis</i> strains correlates with enhanced virulence traits
title_short Hyperbiofilm formation by <i>Bordetella pertussis</i> strains correlates with enhanced virulence traits
title_full Hyperbiofilm formation by <i>Bordetella pertussis</i> strains correlates with enhanced virulence traits
title_fullStr Hyperbiofilm formation by <i>Bordetella pertussis</i> strains correlates with enhanced virulence traits
title_full_unstemmed Hyperbiofilm formation by <i>Bordetella pertussis</i> strains correlates with enhanced virulence traits
title_sort hyperbiofilm formation by <i>bordetella pertussis</i> strains correlates with enhanced virulence traits
publishDate 2017
url http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/87485
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