Transcriptomics Uncovers Key Genes for Photodynamic Killing on Trichosporon asahii Biofilms

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第一作者: Luo, Wanting

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

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关键词: Photodynamic therapy (PDT); 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA); Trichosporon asahii (T. asahii); Biofilm

期刊名称:MYCOPATHOLOGIA ( 影响因子:2.9; 五年影响因子:3.1 )

ISSN: 0301-486X

年卷期: 2025 年 190 卷 3 期

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摘要: 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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