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:Whole genome transcriptional profiling was used to characterize the response of Lactobacillus plantarum WCFS1 human isolate during challenge with hydroxytyrosol. Twelve independent experiments were performed and mixed at random in groups of four for total of three RNA samples. Whole genome transcriptional profiling was used to characterize the response of Lactobacillus plantarum WCFS1 human isolate during challenge with hydroxytyrosol. Twelve independent experiments were performed and mixed at random in groups of four for total of three RNA samples. The transcriptional profile reveals the induction of genes related to defense mechanisms against oxidative challenge. This response include genes related to inactivation of toxic oxygen radicals, probably derived from the autooxidation of hydroxytyrosol and genes involved in repairing the damage of oxygen radicals on proteins, including those involved in the metabolism of sulphur amino acids. Genes involved in peptidoglycan turnover, strenghthening of the cell wall and genes coding for osmoprotectants transporters, were downregulated. In addition, genes coding for elements typically involved in the stringent response, including ribosomal proteins, enzymes involved in the metabolism of the ppGpp alarmone, nitrogen metabolism, cell division and general stress proteins, were differentially regulated by hydroxytyrosol.
Project description:Lactobacillus plantarum WCFS1 was grown under anaerobic carbon-limited conditions in a chemostat with complete biomass retention (retentostat). In this cultivation system, the biomass concentration progressively increases while the dilution rate is kept constant, resulting in decreased specific susbtrate availibility, and hence, a progressive decrease in the specific growth rate. During the progressive transition from growth to virtually no growth, the global changes occurring at the level of metabolism and gene expression were studied using a genome-scale metabolic model and DNA microarrays.
Project description:Whole genome transcriptional profiling was used to characterize the response of Lactobacillus plantarum WCFS1 human isolate during challenge with 1.5 mM gallic acid (GA). Twelve independent experiments were performed and mixed at random in groups of four for total of three RNA samples. The transcriptional profile reveals a massive induction of genes involved in transport and decarboxilation of gallic acid.
Project description:Whole genome transcriptional profiling was used to characterize the response of Lactobacillus plantarum WCFS1 human isolate during challenge with resveratrol. Twelve independent experiments were performed and mixed at random in groups of four for total of three RNA samples. The transcriptional profile reveals a large reshape of nitrogen metabolism whic affects, among others, the pyridine and purine metabolisms as well as the metabolism of aminoacids related to thiol-specific oxidative stress response in this microorganism. Genes involved in the general stress response and carbon metabolism were also affected. A distinctive feature of the response to resveratrol identified in the transcriptomic analysis was a marked modulation of genes coding for certain ABC-type transporters.
