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[ABILITY OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS OF VARIOUS STRAINS TO CREATE BIOFILMS AND THEIR EFFECT ON HUMAN BODY CELLS]
Abstract:
The urgency of the staphylococcus research is due to its ability to cause severe infections: softtissue infections, endocarditis, sepsis, toxic shock syndrome, and food poisoning. Coagulase-positive Staphylococcus aureus is the main infection agent of intrahospital infections. This agent has many factors of pathogenicity, which are well known. Among the coagulase-negative staphylococcus (CNS) strains, S. haemolyticus and S. epidermidis are clinically important, because they cause infections in patients with weak immune system. The mechanisms of the CNS pathogenicity are insufficiently understood. The goal of this work was to evaluate the potential pathogenicity of clinical strains of CNS from their capacity to create biofilms and the character of their interaction with human body cells by the example of the HT-29 cell culture. The research was carried out in laboratory strain S. aureus ATCC 29213 and clinical strains S. haemolyticus SH39, S. epidermidis SE36-1 isolated from the neonatal autopsy materials. The visual tests of biofilm formation by each strain and testing of the impact of the strains on the cell culture HT-29 was carried out in this work. The two species of CNS form biofilms at a higher rate than S. aureus. Upon incubation for 2 h of HT-29 cells with staphylococcus strains tested in this work, adhesion of bacteria on cell surface was observed. The adhesion was most pronounced in case of S. aureus ATCC 29213 and S. haemolyticus SH39. Upon 3 h of incubation with S. aureus ATCC 29213 and S. haemolyticus SH39, destruction of cell HT-29 monolayer was observed. The incubation for 24 h with the 3 strains tested in this work caused complete destruction of cell HT-29 monolayer. The maximal toxic effect on HT-29 cells was inherent in the strain S. haemolyticus SH39. The aggregate of the results obtained in this work indicates the presence of the pathogenicity factors in the strains S. haemolyticus SH39, which require additional research.
Insights
Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS) form biofilms faster than Staphylococcus aureus. Certain CNS strains, like S. haemolyticus, exhibit significant pathogenicity and can destroy human cells, necessitating further research into their virulence factors.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Cell Biology
Context:
- Staphylococcus aureus is a primary cause of hospital-acquired infections, with well-characterized virulence factors.
- Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS), particularly S. haemolyticus and S. epidermidis, are increasingly implicated in infections, especially in immunocompromised patients.
- The pathogenic mechanisms of CNS remain less understood compared to S. aureus.
Purpose:
- To assess the pathogenic potential of clinical CNS strains.
- To evaluate their biofilm-forming capacity.
- To investigate their interaction with human HT-29 cells.
Summary:
- Laboratory strain S. aureus ATCC 29213 and clinical CNS strains (S. haemolyticus SH39, S. epidermidis SE36-1) were tested for biofilm formation and impact on HT-29 cell cultures.
- CNS strains demonstrated more rapid biofilm formation than S. aureus.
- Both S. aureus and CNS adhered to HT-29 cells within 2 hours, with S. haemolyticus showing pronounced adhesion.
- Cell monolayer destruction was observed after 3 hours with S. aureus and S. haemolyticus, and complete destruction occurred within 24 hours for all tested strains.
- S. haemolyticus SH39 exhibited the highest toxicity to HT-29 cells.
Impact:
- Findings suggest that S. haemolyticus possesses significant pathogenicity factors that warrant further investigation.
- This research contributes to understanding CNS virulence and potential therapeutic targets.
- Highlights the need for enhanced strategies to combat CNS infections, particularly in healthcare settings.
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