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  • Microbiology
  • Biotechnology

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  • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant global health threat.
  • Existing treatments face challenges in specificity and efficacy against resistant pathogens.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel platform for targeted pathogen elimination using engineered simple cells (SimCells) and mini-SimCells.
  • To engineer SimCells and mini-SimCells with nanobodies for specific bacterial antigen recognition.

Main Methods:

  • Development of chromosome-free, nonreplicating SimCells and mini-SimCells.
  • Surface display of nanobodies for targeted binding to bacterial antigens (e.g., OmpA in E. coli).
  • Implementation of two antimicrobial mechanisms: type VI secretion system (T6SS) for effector injection and salicylate hydroxylase for H2O2 production.

Main Results:

  • Engineered SimCells and mini-SimCells demonstrated high specificity and efficiency in eliminating target E. coli.
  • Mini-SimCells achieved a 10^3-fold reduction of targeted bacteria in mixed communities with minimal impact on non-target species.
  • Reprogrammed mini-SimCells targeting multidrug-resistant E. coli ST131 showed over 97% elimination efficiency within 48 hours.

Conclusions:

  • The modular SimCell and mini-SimCell platform offers a highly specific and efficient approach to combating AMR pathogens.
  • This adaptable technology presents a versatile solution for targeted elimination of diverse bacterial threats.
  • The study highlights the potential of engineered simple cells as a next-generation antimicrobial strategy.