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  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Infectious Diseases

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  • Biofilm formation by *Staphylococcus aureus* is a critical factor in persistent infections.
  • Understanding the genetic basis of biofilm production in both methicillin-sensitive *S. aureus* (MSSA) and methicillin-resistant *S. aureus* (MRSA) is crucial for developing effective treatments.
  • Gene expression differences may explain variations in virulence and treatment resistance between MRSA and MSSA.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the expression levels of key biofilm formation genes in MRSA and MSSA isolates.
  • To investigate the phenotypic characteristics of biofilm production in a collection of MRSA and MSSA strains.
  • To elucidate potential differences in the molecular mechanisms of biofilm formation between MRSA and MSSA.

Main Methods:

  • Studied 100 isolates of MRSA and MSSA.
  • Assessed bacterial biofilm formation quantitatively using the microtiter plate method.
  • Determined gene expression levels of biofilm-associated genes (*ica*, *fnbA*, *fnbB*, *clfA*, *clfB*) using real-time PCR.

Main Results:

  • Phenotypic analysis revealed 16% weak, 49% medium, and 35% strong biofilm producers.
  • MSSA isolates showed increased expression of *ica* genes compared to *fnbA*, *fnbB*, *clfA*, and *clfB*.
  • MRSA isolates exhibited decreased *ica* gene expression relative to *fnbA*, *fnbB*, *clfA*, and *clfB*.

Conclusions:

  • *clf* genes likely contribute similarly to biofilm formation in both MRSA and MSSA.
  • MRSA may utilize independent pathways, potentially involving Polysaccharide intercellular adhesion (PIA), for biofilm formation.
  • These findings suggest that MRSA may not rely on the conventional biofilm formation route observed in MSSA.