ArticleNPJ biofilms and microbiomes2024
Staphylococcus epidermidis alters macrophage polarization and phagocytic uptake by extracellular DNA release in vitro.
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Abstract
Biofilm formation shields Staphylococcus epidermidis from host defense mechanisms, contributing to chronic implant infections. Using wild-type S. epidermidis 1457, a PIA-negative mutant (1457-M10), and an eDNA-negative mutant (1457ΔatlE), this study examined the influence of biofilm matrix components on human monocyte-derived macrophage (hMDM) interactions. The wild-type strain was resistant to phagocytosis and induced an anti-inflammatory response in hMDMs, while both mutants were more susceptible to phagocytosis and triggered a pro-inflammatory response. Removing eDNA from the 1457 biofilm matrix increased hMDM uptake and a pro-inflammatory reaction, whereas adding eDNA to the 1457ΔatlE mutant reduced phagocytosis and promoted an anti-inflammatory response. Inhibiting TLR9 enhanced bacterial uptake and induced a pro-inflammatory response in hMDMs exposed to wild-type S. epidermidis. This study highlights the critical role of eDNA in immune evasion and the central role of TLR9 in modulating macrophage responses, advancing the understanding of implant infections.
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