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  • Virology
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Gut bacteriophages are promising therapeutic agents.
  • Understanding phage-bacteria interactions in the intestinal environment is crucial.
  • Existing models lack the complexity of the mucus layer.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate an in vitro intestinal epithelium model with mucus production.
  • To investigate the interaction of Enterococcus faecalis and its bacteriophage (A2) with the intestinal barrier.
  • To assess the protective effects of bacteriophage A2 on intestinal epithelial cells.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a mucus-producing intestinal epithelial cell culture model.
  • Adhesion, invasion, and translocation assays for Enterococcus faecalis.
  • Translocation studies of Enterococcus phage vB_EfaM_A2 across the epithelium.
  • Assessment of phage A2's protective effect on epithelial cell viability and structure.

Main Results:

  • Enterococcus faecalis adheres better and invades epithelia in the presence of mucus.
  • Enterococcus phage vB_EfaM_A2 translocates through the epithelium independently of its host.
  • Phage A2 demonstrates protective effects on intestinal epithelial cells, reducing mortality and preserving cell layer integrity.

Conclusions:

  • The developed mucus-producing intestinal model is suitable for studying phage-bacteria interactions.
  • Bacteriophage A2 exhibits therapeutic potential by protecting intestinal epithelial cells.
  • This model can advance the understanding and application of phage therapy for intestinal conditions.