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Bacterial-mediated synthesis of silver-doped ZnO nanocomposites for inhibition of biofilm formation and quorum sensing in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
1, 2 , * 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 , * 2
1  Industry 4.0 Convergence Bionics Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
2  Department of Chemistry and Biosciences, Srinivasa Ramanujan Centre, SASTRA Deemed University, Kumbakonam 612001, India
3  Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
4  Research Center for Marine Integrated Bionics Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
5  Interdisciplinary Program of Marine and Fisheries Sciences and Convergent Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
6  Ocean and Fisheries Development International Cooperation Institute, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
7  International Graduate Program of Fisheries Science, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
Academic Editor: John Luong

Abstract:

Multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa poses a significant threat in healthcare settings, particularly in hospital-acquired infections, due to its intrinsic resistance mechanisms and adaptability. This multidrug-resistant bacterium forms biofilms and regulates diverse virulence factors through quorum sensing. The current study involved the acquisition of metal-tolerant bacterial isolates from a metal-contaminated location, which were subsequently assessed for their capacity to produce multifunctional nanocomposites. The biotransformation of the nanocomposites was visually validated by a rapid color change, mediated by the Bacillus cereus SASAK strain, which was confirmed through 16S rRNA sequencing and subsequently deposited in GenBank (MH885570). The biogenic nanocomposite underwent analysis using UV–Vis–NIR spectroscopy, FTIR, XRD, zeta potential analysis, HRTEM, FESEM, and EDX. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of 2% Ag-ZnO nanocomposites were found to be 200 µg/mL, and sub-MICs of 2% Ag-ZnO were 100 µg/mL. The sub-MIC of 2% Ag-ZnO inhibited quorum-sensing-associated virulence factors and biofilm formation. Specifically, there was a marked decrease in violacein production (96.25%), swarming motility, and pyocyanin levels (1.87 µg/mL). Furthermore, biofilm formation and extracellular polymeric substance production were reduced by 81.1% and 83.9%, respectively. Extracellular protease activity also decreased, as evidenced by a reduction in zone size from 2.3 cm to 1.8 cm. Overall, these findings highlight the potential of silver-doped zinc oxide nanocomposites as effective anti-virulence agents targeting quorum-sensing pathways in multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa.

Keywords: Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Ag-ZnO nanocomposites ; Biofilm inhibition; Anti-virulence activity; Bacterial-inspired synthesis
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