Nanofibers with genotyped Bacillus strains exhibiting antibacterial and immunomodulatory activity

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Biofilm-associated diseases such as periodontitis are widespread and challenging to treat which calls for new strategies for their effective management. Probiotics represent a promising approach for targeted treatment of dysbiosis in biofilm and modulation of host immune response. In this interdisciplinary study, nanofibers with two autochthonous Bacillus strains 27.3.Z and 25.2.M were developed. The strains were isolated from the oral microbiota of healthy individuals, and their genomes were sequenced and screened for genes associated with antimicrobial and immunomodulatory activities, virulence factors, and transferability of resistance to antibiotics. Spores of two Bacillus strains were incorporated individually or in combination into hydrophilic poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) and composite PEO/alginate nanofibers. The nanofiber mats were characterised by a high loading of viable spores (> 7 log CFU/mg) and they maintained viability during electrospinning and 6 months of storage at room temperature. Spores were rapidly released from PEO nanofibers, while presence of alginate in the nanofibers prolonged their release. All formulations exhibited swelling, followed by transformation of the nanofiber mat into a hydrogel and polymer erosion mediating spore release kinetics. The investigated Bacillus strains released metabolites, which were not cytotoxic to peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) in vitro. Moreover, their metabolites exhibited antibacterial activity against two periodontopathogens, an antiproliferative effect on PBMCs, and inhibition of PBMC expression of proinflammatory cytokines. In summary, the developed nanofiber-based delivery system represents a promising therapeutic approach to combat biofilm-associated disease on two fronts, namely via modulation of the local microbiota with probiotic bacteria and host immune response with their metabolites.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:355

Enthalten in:

Journal of controlled release : official journal of the Controlled Release Society - 355(2023) vom: 16. März, Seite 371-384

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Grilc, Nina Katarina [VerfasserIn]
Zidar, Anže [VerfasserIn]
Kocbek, Petra [VerfasserIn]
Rijavec, Tomaž [VerfasserIn]
Colja, Teja [VerfasserIn]
Lapanje, Aleš [VerfasserIn]
Jeras, Matjaž [VerfasserIn]
Gobec, Martina [VerfasserIn]
Mlinarič-Raščan, Irena [VerfasserIn]
Gašperlin, Mirjana [VerfasserIn]
Kristl, Julijana [VerfasserIn]
Zupančič, Špela [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

3WJQ0SDW1A
Alginates
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Bacteria encapsulation
Biofilm-related disease
Electrospinning
Erosion
Journal Article
Periodontal disease
Polyethylene Glycols
Probiotics
Release
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Viability

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Date Completed 13.03.2023

Date Revised 31.03.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.01.082

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM352489855