Bacillus cereus sensu lato biofilm formation and its ecological importance
Biofilm formation is a ubiquitous process of bacterial communities that enables them to survive and persist in various environmental niches. The Bacillus cereus group includes phenotypically diversified species that are widely distributed in the environment. Often, B. cereus is considered a soil inh...
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| author | Yicen Lin Romain Briandet Ákos T. Kovács |
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| description | Biofilm formation is a ubiquitous process of bacterial communities that enables them to survive and persist in various environmental niches. The Bacillus cereus group includes phenotypically diversified species that are widely distributed in the environment. Often, B. cereus is considered a soil inhabitant, but it is also commonly isolated from plant roots, nematodes, and food products. Biofilms differ in their architecture and developmental processes, reflecting adaptations to specific niches. Importantly, some B. cereus strains are foodborne pathogens responsible for two types of gastrointestinal diseases, diarrhea and emesis, caused by distinct toxins. Thus, the persistency of biofilms is of particular concern for the food industry, and understanding the underlying mechanisms of biofilm formation contributes to cleaning procedures. This review focuses on the genetic background underpinning the regulation of biofilm development, as well as the matrix components associated with biofilms. We also reflect on the correlation between biofilm formation and the development of highly resistant spores. Finally, advances in our understanding of the ecological importance and evolution of biofilm formation in the B. cereus group are discussed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3dcc6f007539416dbfd803b469edbde32022-12-22T03:52:04ZengElsevierBiofilm2590-20752022-12-014100070Bacillus cereus sensu lato biofilm formation and its ecological importanceYicen Lin0Romain Briandet1Ákos T. Kovács2Bacterial Interactions and Evolution Group, DTU Bioengineering, Technical University of Denmark, 2800, Lyngby, DenmarkUniversité Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Micalis Institute, 78350, Jouy-en-Josas, FranceBacterial Interactions and Evolution Group, DTU Bioengineering, Technical University of Denmark, 2800, Lyngby, Denmark; Corresponding author. Søltofts Plads Building 221, 2800, Kgs Lyngby, Denmark.Biofilm formation is a ubiquitous process of bacterial communities that enables them to survive and persist in various environmental niches. The Bacillus cereus group includes phenotypically diversified species that are widely distributed in the environment. Often, B. cereus is considered a soil inhabitant, but it is also commonly isolated from plant roots, nematodes, and food products. Biofilms differ in their architecture and developmental processes, reflecting adaptations to specific niches. Importantly, some B. cereus strains are foodborne pathogens responsible for two types of gastrointestinal diseases, diarrhea and emesis, caused by distinct toxins. Thus, the persistency of biofilms is of particular concern for the food industry, and understanding the underlying mechanisms of biofilm formation contributes to cleaning procedures. This review focuses on the genetic background underpinning the regulation of biofilm development, as well as the matrix components associated with biofilms. We also reflect on the correlation between biofilm formation and the development of highly resistant spores. Finally, advances in our understanding of the ecological importance and evolution of biofilm formation in the B. cereus group are discussed.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590207522000041Bacillus cereusBiofilmSporulationFood |
| spellingShingle | Yicen Lin Romain Briandet Ákos T. Kovács Bacillus cereus sensu lato biofilm formation and its ecological importance Biofilm Bacillus cereus Biofilm Sporulation Food |
| title | Bacillus cereus sensu lato biofilm formation and its ecological importance |
| title_full | Bacillus cereus sensu lato biofilm formation and its ecological importance |
| title_fullStr | Bacillus cereus sensu lato biofilm formation and its ecological importance |
| title_full_unstemmed | Bacillus cereus sensu lato biofilm formation and its ecological importance |
| title_short | Bacillus cereus sensu lato biofilm formation and its ecological importance |
| title_sort | bacillus cereus sensu lato biofilm formation and its ecological importance |
| topic | Bacillus cereus Biofilm Sporulation Food |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590207522000041 |
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