Project description:Whole genome transcriptional profiling was used to characterize the response of Lactobacillus plantarum WCFS1 human isolate during challenge with oleuropein. Twelve independent experiments were performed and mixed at random in groups of four for total of three RNA samples. The transcriptional profile shows that Lactobacillus plantarum WCFS1 adapts its metabolic capacity to acquire certain carbohydrates and repress the expression of genes involved in fatty acid biosyntheis. The transcriptomic datasets also revealed the downregulation of genes related to the biosynthesis of capsular polysaccharides and genes coding for ABC-type transporters. In addition, induction of oligopeptide permeases is also part of the response of Lactobacillus plantarum WCFS1 to oleuropein.
Project description:Transcriptome profiles of control Lactobacillus plantarum WCFS1 cells were compared with 8% ethanol adapted cells and with 10 min or 30 min 8% ethanol shocked cells.
Project description:In order to understand LBG derived galacto-manno-oligosaccharides utilization by a probiotic bacterium, Lactobacillus plantarum WCFS1, we have grown Lactobacillus plantarum WCFS1 (in duplicates) till mid log phase (OD600nm ~0.5, 10 h) in carbon free MRS (de Man, Rogosa Sharpe ) media containing either galacto-manno-oligosaccharides, mannose, glucose or galactose (1% w/v) as the sole carbon source.
Project description:Cyclic di-adenosine monophosphate (c-di-AMP) is a crucial second messenger used by bacteria to mediate bacterial-host interactions. However, its roles in Lactiplantibacillus plantarum remain poorly understood. Here, we identify RwpL, which consists solely of an HTH domain, as a c-di-AMP receptor in L. plantarum WCFS1. RwpL mediates epithelial adhesion of L. plantarum WCFS1 and functions as both a transcription inhibitor and activator, with transcriptional output determined by the position of its binding site relative to the transcription start site (TSS) of target genes. Specifically, RwpL inhibits wxlA transcription by binding downstream of its TSS, thus reducing WxlA interactions with fibronectin, a matrix protein on the surface of intestinal epithelia. In contrast, RwpL activates transcription of the matrix-degrading metalloprotease gene mmpL by recruiting the sigma factor RpoA upstream of its TSS. Notably, elevated c-di-AMP levels diminish RwpL binding affinity for both DNA and RpoA, thereby reversing its regulatory functions and enhancing L. plantarum adhesion to host epithelial cells. Together, our findings uncover a dual and reversible regulatory mechanism through which c-di-AMP modulates bacterial-host interactions in L. plantarum.
