The role of rcpA gene in regulating biofilm formation and virulence in Vibrio parahaemolyticus.
Int J Food Microbiol
; 418: 110714, 2024 Jun 16.
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ABSTRACT
Vibrio parahaemolyticus (V. parahaemolyticus) is a common seafood-borne pathogen that can colonize the intestine of host and cause gastroenteritis. Biofilm formation by V. parahaemolyticus enhances its persistence in various environments, which poses a series of threats to food safety. This work aims to investigate the function of rcpA gene in biofilm formation and virulence of V. parahaemolyticus. Deletion of rcpA significantly reduced motility, biofilm biomass, and extracellular polymeric substances, and inhibited biofilm formation on a variety of food and food contact surfaces. In mice infection model, mice infected with ∆rcpA strain exhibited a decreased rate of pathogen colonization, a lower level of inflammatory cytokines, and less tissue damage when compared to mice infected with wild type strain. RNA-seq analysis revealed that 374 genes were differentially expressed in the rcpA deletion mutant, which include genes related to quorum sensing, flagellar system, ribosome, type VI secretion system, biotin metabolism and transcriptional regulation. In conclusion, rcpA plays a role in determining biofilm formation and virulence of V. parahaemolyticus and further research is necessitated to fully understand its function in V. parahaemolyticus.
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Proteínas de Bactérias
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Vibrioses
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Vibrio parahaemolyticus
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Regulação Bacteriana da Expressão Gênica
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Biofilmes
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Animals
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En
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Int J Food Microbiol
Assunto da revista:
CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO
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MICROBIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
País de afiliação:
China