Vibrio bacteria research studies

Phosphate Limitation Modulates Vibrio cholerae Outer Membrane Vesicle Formation, Composition and Toxicity

This study shows that phosphate limitation increases outer membrane vesicle production and toxicity in V. cholerae through PhoB-dependent mechanisms.

Genomic Characterization of the Comamonas kerstersii Isolated from Diarrheal Patients in Bangladesh

This study reports the first genomic characterization of Comamonas kerstersii isolates from diarrheal patients in Bangladesh, identifying AMR genes and virulence factors.

Phenotypic Characterization of Signature-Tagged Mutants Identifies Physiological Determinants of Vibrio vulnificus Fitness

This study identifies physiological determinants of Vibrio vulnificus fitness during host infection by linking signature-tagged mutagenesis to phenotypic analyses.

Bile-mediated ToxS homodimerization provides a model for ToxRS periplasmic interactions

This study reveals how bile salts induce ToxS homodimerization, providing a structural model for ToxRS system activation in Vibrio pathogens.

Lessons from the equator: a window on the future of vibriosis in a warming Earth

This study compares vibriosis incidence and causative species between equatorial Singapore and temperate United States, finding higher incidence in Singapore with stable rates, while US rates are rising, suggesting ecological impacts of warming oceans.

Choice of host model and manipulated transcription regulator dictates T6SS effector-mediated toxicity

The paper investigates how host model and transcription regulators influence T6SS effector-mediated toxicity in Vibrio proteolyticus, showing host-dependent effector activation and regulation.

Spatiotemporal distribution and species diversity of pathogenic Vibrios in estuarine recreational waters of southeast Louisiana

This study assesses Vibrio species prevalence and diversity in estuarine recreational waters using culture and molecular methods, finding higher concentrations in summer and associations with temperature and salinity.

Phylogenetically distinct Vibrio mediterranei lineages confer robust protection under thermal stress against oyster pathogens

This study shows that specific Vibrio mediterranei lineages protect oyster larvae from pathogen-induced mortality under both ambient and thermal stress conditions.

First report of Photobacterium damselae subspecies damselae in Razorbill (Alca torda)

The paper reports the first isolation of Photobacterium damselae subsp. damselae from a razorbill, highlighting a new cross-species transmission and zoonotic potential.

Aeromonas adhesins facilitate kin and non-kin attachment to enable T6SS-mediated antagonism in liquid

This study shows marine bacteria use T6SS to compete in liquid by aggregating via adhesins, challenging the assumption that T6SS activity is limited to solid surfaces.

Anti-σ28 factor FlgM secretion regulates Vibrio cholerae adaptability in adult mice through quorum sensing and methionine metabolism

This study shows that FlgM secretion in V. cholerae affects host adaptability through quorum sensing and methionine metabolism, linking motility loss to increased virulence.

Vibrio aquamarinus sp. nov., a luminous marine bacteria isolated from the Black Sea Vibrio aquamarinus sp. nov., a luminous marine bacteria isolated from the Black Sea

This paper describes the discovery and characterization of a new marine bacterial species, Vibrio aquamarinus, isolated from the Black Sea.

Vibrio cholerae serotype impacts pathogenicity

This study investigates how serotype differences in Vibrio cholerae O1 affect pathogenicity, finding that O1 antigen methylation enhances colonization and resistance to antimicrobial peptides.

A colorimetric method for detecting virulent bacteriophage to Vibrio cholerae in fecal and environmental samples

This paper introduces a colorimetric assay to detect virulent vibriophages in fecal and environmental samples, finding it sensitive and scalable for epidemiological studies.

Mechanisms involved in the lipid membrane tubulation activity of the pH-responsive MakA protein from Vibrio cholerae

This study identifies the molecular mechanisms of MakA's pH-dependent lipid membrane tubulation, showing that His30 protonation and cholesterol binding drive conformational changes necessary for tubulation.

Genomic Diversity and Antimicrobial Resistance of Vibrio cholerae Isolates from Africa: A PulseNet Africa Initiative Using Nanopore Sequencing to Enhance Genomic Surveillance

This study uses whole-genome sequencing of Vibrio cholerae isolates from Africa to assess genomic diversity and antimicrobial resistance, highlighting the utility of WGS for enhanced surveillance.

Peptide-based ligand antagonists block a Vibrio cholerae adhesin

The paper identifies a tripeptide antagonist that blocks Vibrio cholerae adhesin FrhA with higher affinity than a previous pentapeptide ligand.

Optimization and Comparative Evaluation of SimpliAmp and Bio-Rad Thermal Cyclers for PCR-Based Detection of Vibrio cholerae

This study compares the performance of SimpliAmp and Bio-Rad thermal cyclers for PCR-based detection of Vibrio cholerae, finding no significant differences in most assays but highlighting SimpliAmp's cost-effectiveness.

A family of lethal exotoxins defined by cell entry via the Attractin receptor

The paper identifies Attractin as the receptor for Nigritoxin, a Vibrio toxin, and shows that related toxins use this receptor but have distinct effector domains.

Pilot-scale depuration demonstrates the suitability of non-pathogenic Vibrio parahaemolyticus as a surrogate for commercial-scale validation studies

This study evaluates depuration efficacy in oyster species using non-pathogenic Vibrio parahaemolyticus as a surrogate, finding it suitable for commercial validation with optimized temperature and duration.

Farmed oyster mortality follows consistent Vibrio community reorganization

The paper identifies consistent Vibrio community reorganization during oyster mortality events, showing a shift from commensal to pathogenic species.

Wave succession in the pandemic clone of Vibrio parahaemolyticus driven by gene loss

The paper investigates gene loss in Vibrio parahaemolyticus pandemic clones, showing it drives wave succession through environmental and transmission advantages.

Cholera toxin-induced disease generates epithelial cell-derived L-lactate that promotes Vibrio cholerae growth in the small intestine

This study shows that cholera toxin increases lactate production in intestinal epithelial cells, which promotes Vibrio cholerae growth by providing a metabolic benefit.

Vibrio cholerae lineage and pangenome diversity varies geographically across Bangladesh over one year

This study sequenced V. cholerae genomes from Bangladesh in 2018, revealing geographic variation in lineage dominance and pangenome diversity across regions.

Comparative Genomics of Vibrio vulnificus, Vibrio navarrensis, and Vibrio cidicii Reveals Taxonomic Boundaries and Divergent Virulence Mechanisms

This study uses comparative genomics to analyze Vibrio vulnificus, Vibrio navarrensis, and Vibrio cidicii, revealing shared genes, phylogenetic relationships, and differences in virulence mechanisms.

Prevalent chromosome fusion in Vibrio cholerae O1

The paper reports chromosome fusions in clinical V. cholerae O1 isolates, showing stable transmission between patients within a household.

Exploring Mobile Genetic Elements in Vibrio cholerae

This study analyzes MGEs and defense systems in 46 V. cholerae strains to explore their diversity and evolutionary dynamics.

A mutualistic model bacterium is lethal to non-symbiotic hosts via the type VI secretion system

This study shows that Vibrio fischeri, typically a mutualistic bacterium, can cause mortality in zebrafish embryos and Artemia nauplii via its type VI secretion system.

Biantennary N-glycans As Receptors for MARTX Toxins in Vibrio Pathogenesis

This study identifies biantennary N-glycans as receptors for MARTX toxins in Vibrio vulnificus, showing their role in pathogenesis and broad cell targeting.

Pathogenic potential prediction of Vibrio parahaemolyticus by using pangenome data with high performance machine learning algorithms

This paper predicts the pathogenic potential of Vibrio parahaemolyticus using pangenome data and machine learning, achieving high AUC scores with Random Forest and Convolutional Neural Network.