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ArticleMycopathologia2025

Transcriptomics Uncovers Key Genes for Photodynamic Killing on Trichosporon asahii Biofilms.

Wanting Luo, Guoliang Wang, Hongyu Chang, Guiming Liu, He Zhu, Haitao Li

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Wanting Luo *Department of Dermatology, The Seventh Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, No.5 Nanmencang, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100700, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7994-3807
Guoliang Wang *Beijing Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, Institute of Biotechnology, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, No.11, Shuguang Huayuan Middle Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100097, China.
Hongyu Chang *Department of Pediatrics, the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force Characteristic Medical Center, No.6 Xinjijiekou Ouwai Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100088, China.
Guiming LiuBeijing Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, Institute of Biotechnology, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, No.11, Shuguang Huayuan Middle Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100097, China.
He ZhuDepartment of Dermatology, The Seventh Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, No.5 Nanmencang, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100700, China. 137202744@qq.com.
Haitao LiDepartment of Dermatology, The Seventh Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, No.5 Nanmencang, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100700, China. lihaitao_1976@sina.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9044-5297

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 81472892National Natural Science Foundation of China 81772138Natural Science Foundation of Beijing Municipality 7202201
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe escalating threat of antifungal resistance stemming from Trichosporon asahii (T. asahii) biofilms necessitates the pursuit of innovative therapeutic strategies. Among these approaches, 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) photodynamic therapy (PDT), an emerging therapeutic modality, has exhibited promising potential in eradicating T. asahii biofilms.

methodsThe inhibitory activity was evaluated by confocal laser scanning microscopy. To delve deeper into the efficacy of ALA-PDT in eliminating T. asahii biofilms, we conducted a comprehensive transcriptional analysis utilizing transcriptome sequencing.

resultsALA-PDT demonstrated a profound inhibitory effect on the viability of T. asahii biofilms. Our investigation unveiled 2720 differentially expressed genes following exposure to ALA-PDT. Subsequent meticulous scrutiny allowed for the annotation of genes with a ≥ twofold change in transcription, focusing on Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathways. Particularly noteworthy were the upregulated genes associated with oxidation-reduction processes, oxidoreductase activity, and catalytic activity. Conversely, the downregulated genes were linked to ATP binding, protein phosphorylation, and protein kinase activity. Additionally, we observed a surge in the transcription of genes that may be involved in oxidative stress (e.g., A1Q1_05494) as well as genes that may be involved in morphogenesis and biofilm formation (e.g., A1Q1_04029, A1Q1_01345, A1Q1_08069, and A1Q1_01456) following ALA-PDT treatment.

conclusionsOur findings underscore the substantial impact of ALA-PDT on the transcriptional regulation of genes related to oxidative stress, morphogenesis, and biofilm formation, paving the way for novel therapeutic avenues in combating T. asahii biofilms.

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Aminolevulinic AcidBiofilmsMicrobial ViabilityPhotochemotherapyPhotosensitizing AgentsTranscriptomeAntifungal AgentsBasidiomycotaGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, FungalMicroscopy, ConfocalAminolevulinic AcidAntifungal AgentsPhotosensitizing Agents5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA)BiofilmPhotodynamic therapy (PDT)Trichosporon asahii (T. asahii)

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