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Institute for Microbiology, Medical Faculty of Masaryk University and St. Anna Faculty Hospital in Brno Miroslav Votava MICROBIAL BIOFILM – II The 6th lecture for 2nd-year students March 24, 2014 Definition of biofilm – revision Microbial biofilm is a community of microorganisms that • forms at the boundary of phases (usually of the solid and fluid phase) • sticks to inert as well as to live surfaces • is surrounded by an extracellular matter, in which a complex system of channels may form Development of the biofilm – revision Development of biofilm = cyclic process 1. Attraction of planktonic cells to a surface 2. Adhesion of planktonic cells to the surface 3. Aggregation of cells and the development of colonies – quorum-sensing phenomenon 4. Accumulation of exopolysaccharide matrix (slime) – development of typical architecture 5. Dispersal of cells from the surface of biofilm Quorum sensing – revision During division individual cells emit chemical signals After reaching a particular number of cells (quorum) the elevated concentration of signals causes the change of cellular properties: - switching off some so far functioning genes (e.g. a gene for the production of flagellin) - expression of other genes, and from this ensuing - production of new molecules (in particular exopolysaccharides) Architecture of biofilm I – revision It depends above all on the concentration of nutrients • <10 mg/L (mountain streams, lakes, open sea): heterogeneous mosaic (a thin layer + columns of microcolonies) • 10-1000 mg/L (majority of our rivers and ponds): complex system with channels (created by mushroom-like, partially merging microcolonies) • 1000 mg/L (in the environment of macroorganism): compact biofilm (almost without traces of channels) Architecture of biofilm II – revision Low concentrations of nutrients (0.1 – 10 mg/L – mountain streams, lakes, open sea) Heterogeneous mosaic = thin layer of individual cells above which columned microcolonies rise here and there Architecture of biofilm III – revision Medium concentration of nutrients (10 – 1000 mg/L – eutrophic water environment) System with channels = mushroom-shaped microcolonies partially merging together, interwoven with water channels Architecture of biofilm IV – revision Architecture of biofilm V – revision High concentrations of nutrients (>1000 mg/L – in the macroorganism) compact biofilm = closely interconnected numerous microcolonies almost without traces of possible channels a) polymicrobial = e.g. dental plaque, normal microflora of mucous membranes Architecture of biofilm VI – revision High concentrations of nutrients (>1000 mg/L – in the macroorganism) compact biofilm = closely interconnected numerous microcolonies almost without traces of possible channels b) monomicrobial = e.g. chronic osteomyelitis biofilm on inert surfaces of medical devices Properties of microbes in biofilm – revision The properties of microbes growing in the biofilm form are fundamentally different from the properties of microbes growing in the planktonic form; the microbes in biofilm – express different genes – produce different products (extracellular matrix flagella) – enjoy a higher degree of protection Properties of biofilm – summary & revision • Biofilm is a higher and more complex form of microbial growth • It utilizes the opportunity of mutual cooperation of cells • It enables the easier transfer of genes • It is characterized by an effective homeostasis • It shows features of a primitive circulation system • It provides a high protection against antimicrobial factors • It plays an important part in many significant occasions including medically relevant conditions Importance of biofilm for the life of microorganisms I – revision More favourable environment for the life of microorganisms Possibility of effective cooperation and specialization of cells Considerably easier transfer of genes Effective homeostasis Primitive circulation system Importance of biofilm for the life of microorganisms II – revision Protection against harmful influences in environment: against amoebae, phages, dessication, washing away, toxic substances in macroorganism: against phagocytes, washing away, complement, antibodies, antibiotics Resistance of biofilm towards toxic substances – revision MICROBES IN THE BIOFILM FORM ARE ALWAYS MORE RESISTANT THAN IN THE PLANKTONIC FORM • Higher resistance applies also to disinfectants and antibiotics • Differences in sensitivity sometimes amount up to 3 orders • General mechanism of the higher resistance is not known • In each microbe-antimicrobial combination the mechanism can be different Possible causes of higher resistance of biofilm – revision 1. More difficult penetration of toxic matter through the biofilm 2. Character of environment in the biofilm is altered 3. Also the microbial population in the biofilm is altered … Biofilm and disease – 1 Biofilm takes part in the pathogenesis of 1. chronic infections in general 2. infections of implanted devices • the progress of these infections is slow • they are without distinctive symptoms • acute exacerbations occur occasionally • the effect of antibiotic therapy is transitory only • after stopping antibiotics infections recur (even if bacteria grown from them appear sensitive in vitro) Biofilm and disease – 2 Chronic infections of natural bodily surfaces dental caries (oral streptococci, mainly Streptococcus mutans) periodontitis (Gram-negative oral anaerobes) otitis media (Haemophilus influenzae) osteomyelitis (Staphylococcus aureus) cholecystitis and cholangoitis (enterobacteria) prostatitis (Escherichia coli) subacute bacterial endocarditis (oral streptococci) pneumonia in cystic fibrosis (Pseudomonas aeruginosa) Biofilm and disease – 3 Chronic infections of artificial surfaces central venous catheters (coagul. neg. staphylococci, candidae) prosthetic heart valves (Staph. aureus, Staph. epidermidis) joint prostheses (Staphylococcus aureus, Staph. epidermidis) surgical sutures (Staphylococcus aureus, Staph. epidermidis) vascular grafts (Gram-positive cocci) endotracheal tubes (various bacteria and yeasts) intrauterine contraceptive devices (Actinomyces israelii) urinary catheters (E. coli or others, mainly Gram-negative rods) contact lenses (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Gram-positive cocci) Problems with biofilm outside the medicine • • • • • • • Soiling of surfaces Increase in turbulence of flowing fluid Narrowing the lumen up to blocking the tube Corrosion of pipelines, fuel tanks in aircrafts Blackening of fluids by reduced metals Insulating layer in heat exchangers Resistance of ship hull during passage and many others Possibilities of affecting the biofilm – I Prevention of the biofilm development Now: modifying the surface of biomaterials (change of charge) impregnation of biomaterials with antimicrobials (antibiotics, antiseptics) In future: interference with quorum-sensing signals inhibition of extracellular matrix production inhibition of highly resistant persistors development Possibilities of affecting the biofilm – II Disrupting the already present biofilm Now: high concentration of an antimicrobial – so-called antibiotic plug in a venous catheter combination of antimicrobials with different mechanisms of action disruption of extracellular matrix – e.g. with enzymes (polysaccharide lyases) In future: use of molecules causing the autodestruction of biofilm Detection of biofilm – 1 Phenotypic methods • staining of biofilm on the inner wall of a vessel (test tube, well in microplate) = Christensen method universal for most microbes • character of colonies on agar with Congo red for staphylococci only negative – colonies red, glossy positive – colonies black, rough Biofilm production on glass and on hardened polystyrene Biofilm ─ Biofilm + PS PS S S Inoculum: 0.5 McFarland scale; culture: Sabouraud broth with 8 % glucose, 48 hrs, 37 °C PS = polystyrene, S = glass Positive production of slime on agar with Congo red Black colonies of a biofilm-positive staphylococcus strain Detection of biofilm – 2 Genotypic methods • e.g. proof of a gene set called icaoperon responsible for the production of intercellular adhesin in Staphylococcus epidermidis Slime and ica-operon in staphylococci isolated from blood and skin 60 50 40 blood skin 30 20 10 0 ica-operon slime Clinical importance of biofilm detection • Biofilm = marker of clinical importance of the strain Is the strain isolated from blood culture clinically relevant? Is it not a contaminant? • Detection of biofilm can bring valuable clinical information How to proceed in further treatment? Which antibiotics should be used for destroying the biofilm? Will the common dosage suffice? MIC, MBC and MBEC • MIC = minimal inhibition concentration the lowest concentration of an antimicrobial capable of stopping the growth of the tested microbial strain • MBC = minimal bactericidal concentration the lowest concentration of an antimicrobial capable of killing the examined strain • MBEC = minimal biofilm eradicating concentration the lowest concentration of an antimicrobial capable of killing the strain growing as a biofilm Determination of MBEC – I • On U-type microtitration plates with a 96-pin lid (so-called „hedgehog“) • Biofilm of the examined strain is grown on the pins • The accumulated biofilm is treated with antimicrobials in different concentrations • The treated biofilm is broken up with ultrasound • The subsequent cell suspensions are cultured and surviving cells are searched for Determination of MBEC – II Detection of viable bacteria after the influence of ATB PEN OXA AMS CMP TET COT ERY CLI CIP GEN TEI VAN Biofilm grown on pins of the „hedgehog“ BIOFILM EXPOSED TO ANTIBIOTICS ultrasound The concentration of ATB decreases from above down Live microbes betray themselves by yellowing the medium in the detection microplate Microbes killed: the medium remains red Biofilm and health In the body the biofilm plays even a beneficial role: • Our mucosae are coated with the biofilm of normal microbial flora • This provides them with relatively efficient protection against pathogens gaining the foothold Summary • Biofilm is the natural way of microbial growth • It is a microbial community placed in a structured intercellular matter • It sticks firmly to solid surfaces • Its structure depends on the amount of nutrients in the environment • It is more advantageous for microbes both metabolically as well as a protection against adverse conditions • Microbes in the biofilm have different properties • Biofilm brings problems in many fields • Getting rid of biofilm is very difficult Recommended reading material Paul de Kruif: Microbe Hunters Paul de Kruif: Men against Death Axel Munthe: The Story of San Michele Sinclair Lewis: Arrowsmith André Maurois: La vie de Sir Alexander Fleming Hans Zinsser: Rats, Lice, and History [email protected] Thank you for your attention