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Biofilms are complex communities of microorganisms encased in a self-produced extracellular polysaccharide matrix attached to surfaces. These microbial consortia can include single or multiple species, providing enhanced survival benefits by forming organized, multilayered structures.The formation of biofilms occurs through four key stages: attachment, colonization, development, and dispersal.During attachment, free-swimming planktonic cells adhere to a surface, often facilitated by...
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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Synthetic Biology
  • Microbial Engineering

Background:

  • Bacterial biofilms are promising biomaterials but face challenges in growth, composition, and processability.
  • Existing biofilms have complex dynamics and limited fabrication options for industrial applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop artificial biofilms with controlled composition and enhanced processability using polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs).
  • To create a versatile platform for engineered living biomaterials with tunable functions.

Main Methods:

  • One-step synthesis of artificial biofilms using PECs with predefined extracellular matrix.
  • Characterization of bacterial density, protection against antibiotics, lyophilization, and acidic conditions.
  • Evaluation of shear-thinning behavior for versatile processing (extrusion, molding, coating).
  • Assessment of biocatalytic activity, thermal stability, and probiotic delivery efficacy in a murine colitis model.

Main Results:

  • Artificial biofilms achieved natural biofilm-like bacterial density and properties across diverse species.
  • PECs provided robust protection against high antibiotic concentrations, lyophilization, and acid.
  • Shear-thinning behavior enabled versatile, scalable fabrication methods.
  • Biofilms demonstrated preserved enzymatic activity up to 80 °C and enhanced probiotic survival.
  • Therapeutic efficacy was achieved in a murine colitis model via tunable release.

Conclusions:

  • Polyelectrolyte complexes enable the creation of artificial biofilms with enhanced processability and robust protective properties.
  • This platform offers a versatile strategy for engineered living biomaterials with customizable functionality.
  • These artificial biofilms show significant potential for applications in biotechnology and biomedicine, including biocatalysis and drug delivery.