Virulence Outcomes Pertaining to Streptococcus mutans’ Social Interactions
Virulence Outcomes Pertaining to Streptococcus mutans’ Social Interactions
批准号:
9349336
负责人:
Gabriella Anne Szewczyk
金额:
$4.98万
依托单位国家:
美国
项目类别:
财政年份:
2016
资助国家:
美国
项目状态:
已结题
起止时间:
2016-09-16 至 2020-09-15
关键词:
AddressAdultAffectAlpha CellAttentionAttenuatedBacteriaBehaviorBiological ProcessCell CommunicationCellsChemicalsChildChronicChronic DiseaseClinicalCommunicable DiseasesCompetenceDNADataDentalDental CareDental PlaqueDental cariesDevelopmentDietDiseaseEnvironmental ExposureEquilibriumEtiologyFamilyGene ExpressionGene Expression RegulationGenesGeneticGenetic TechniquesGenetic TranscriptionGenomeGoalsGram-Positive BacteriaIncidenceLeadMediatingMicrobial BiofilmsMindMinorityMolecular ProfilingMono-SOdontogenesisOral healthOutcomePathogenesisPathogenicityPathway interactionsPeptidesPhenotypePheromonePlayPopulationPrevention strategyPreventive therapyProcessRegulationRegulatory PathwayRegulonReportingResearchReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRoleSeriesSignal TransductionSocial InteractionStreptococcusStreptococcus mutansStreptococcus pyogenesStreptococcus sobrinusSystemTestingTherapeuticToxinVirulenceVirulence FactorsWorkbaseburden of illnesscariogenic bacteriacombatdifferential expressionexperimental studygene functiongenome-wideimprovedinsightintercellular communicationlower income familiesmutantnovelparalogous genequorum sensingreceptorsocialsynergismtraittranscriptometranscriptome sequencingtranscriptomicsuptake
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PROJECT SUMMARY
Dental caries is the most prevalent chronic disease in both children and adults, affecting 80–90% of the
world population3.4. The bacterium, Streptococcus mutans, is the primary causative agent of this disease and is
frequently found together with Streptococcus sobrinus in situations of more severe dental caries12,18,19. While
many of the virulence factors contributing to the cariogenicty of S. mutans have been well studied, the
mechanisms that regulate virulence gene expression has received less attention. Understanding the
mechanisms by which S. mutans regulates its virulence are critical for developing therapeutic approaches to
mitigate dental caries. Many bacteria, including streptococci, are known to regulate gene expression through a
cell-to-cell communication mechanism called quorum sensing (QS) 21. Previous work by our lab has
demonstrated that Rgg-type QS pathways regulate biofilm formation and virulence expression in
Streptococcus pyogenes and genetic competence in S. mutans 26, 35. We have identified additional Rgg
pathways in S. mutans and our preliminary data has identified putative virulence genes controlled by each Rgg
thereby providing insight on the biological function of Rgg QS circuits. Moreover, the virulence of S. mutans
may also be influenced through interactions with S. sobrinus. The current proposal will explore the
mechanisms by which S. mutans regulates gene expression alone and in the presence of S. sobrinus. The
central hypothesis of this proposal is that virulence gene expression by S. mutans is modulated
through Rgg-mediated QS pathways and through its interaction with S. sobrinus. The specific aims of
this research are (1) Describe regulatory function and chemical signaling for Rgg paralogs in S. mutans. (2)
Characterize the synergistic effects of S. mutans and S. sobrinus interaction. To elucidate the functional roles
of each Rgg regulon, we will perform a series of phenotypic experiments, each of which exploits a virulence
trait suggested by our preliminary data, on rgg deletion mutants. We will then analyze the genome-wide
expression profile of each mutant using RNA-seq to determine gene networks underpinning the phenotypes
observed and to identify additional transcriptional targets of each Rgg. The influence of S. sobrinus on S.
mutans’ gene expression will also be assessed. We will preform RNA-seq on dual-species biofilms of S.
mutans and S. sobrinus to determine the influence of this interaction on gene expression. Genetic pathways
showing differential expression will be top candidates that contribute to interspecies interaction, and mutants of
these pathways will be generated and tested for their contribution to virulence. It is anticipated that this
research will delineate critical aspects of S. mutans pathogenesis that will help improve strategies of
prevention and treatment of dental caries. This research is also an important step in achieving the long-term
goal of defining the intra- and interspecies QS mechanisms that modulate virulence in S. mutans, and how
these processes contribute to disease pathogenesis.
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Virulence Outcomes Pertaining to Streptococcus mutans’ Social Interactions
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批准号:10339341
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项目类别:
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资助金额:$0.47万
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财政年份:2016
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负责人:Gabriella Anne Szewczyk
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依托单位:
Virulence Outcomes Pertaining to Streptococcus mutans’ Social Interactions
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批准号:10057352
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项目类别:
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资助金额:$5.13万
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财政年份:2016
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负责人:Gabriella Anne Szewczyk
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依托单位:
海外基金