Peptostreptococcus stomatis

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Peptostreptococcus stomatis
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Domain: Bacteria
Kingdom: Bacillati
Phylum: Bacillota
Class: Clostridia
Order: Peptostreptococcales
Family: Peptostreptococcaceae
Genus: Peptostreptococcus
Species:
P. stomatis
Binomial name
Peptostreptococcus stomatis
Downes and Wade 2006 [1]

Peptostreptococcus stomatis is a bacterium from the family Peptostreptococcaceae. It is a commensal bacterium and was first isolated from the human oral cavity in 2006, however it can also invade other areas of the body and cause infection, particularly in those with weakened immune systems. [2]

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History and entomology

P. stomatis was discovered on April 1st 2006 by Julia Downes and William G. Wade. [2] The name P. stomatis was proposed as the origin of the samples came from the human oral cavity.

Biology and ecology

P. stomatis cells are gram-positive and cocci in shape. They are catalase-negative as they do not have the enzyme catalase, which protects catalase-positive bacteria from hydrogen peroxide by converting it into hydrogen and oxygen. P. stomatis cells are 0.8 × 0.8 – 0.9 μm, and are arranged in pairs and short chains. P. stomatis colonies are circular and 0.8 – 1.8 mm in diameter. [2] P. stomatis cells are anaerobic and spore forming. They are normally found in the oral cavity as part of the oral microbiome, although this bacterium has been found alive in mouse stools, which shows that it can also survive the harsh conditions within the gastrointestinal tract. [3]

P. stomatis produces acetic, butyric, isobutyric, isovaleric and isocaproic acids from fermentation. It is weakly saccharolytic, and can weakly ferment fructose, glucose and maltose. It grows moderately in broth media, and growth can be improved by adding fermentable carbohydrates. [2]

Diseases caused

P. stomatis is pro-tumorigenic and promotes the development of colorectal cancer. [3] Also, this bacterium can contribute to deep-seated infections. It is able to form pus and can invade various areas of the body to cause severe infections, particularly in the immunocompromised. However, P. stomatis and Parvimonas micra have also caused a rapidly progressive pulmonary abscess in an immunocompetent patient. [4] P. stomatis can cause infections of the oral cavity, such as chronic apical peridontis, [5] dento-alveolar abscesses, and endodontic infections. [2]

Symptoms

Little research has been conducted on P. stomatis. The bacterium samples have been overrepresented in samples from patients with colorectal cancer. [6] Models have linked it to an acceleration in colorectal cancer due to limiting the effectiveness of RTK inhibitors, however a causal link has yet to be established. [3]

References

  1. Page Species: Peptostreptococcus stomatis on "LPSN - List of Prokaryotic names with Standing in Nomenclature". Deutsche Sammlung von Mikroorganismen und Zellkulturen . Retrieved 2022-11-09.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Downes, Julia; Wade, William G. (2006). "Peptostreptococcus stomatis sp. nov., isolated from the human oral cavity" . International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 56 (4): 751–754. doi:10.1099/ijs.0.64041-0. ISSN   1466-5034. PMID   16585688.
  3. 1 2 3 Huang, Pingmei; Ji, Fenfen; Cheung, Alvin Ho-Kwan; Fu, Kaili; Zhou, Qiming; Ding, Xiao; Chen, Danyu; Lin, Yufeng; Wang, Luyao; Jiao, Ying; Chu, Eagle S. H.; Kang, Wei; To, Ka Fai; Yu, Jun; Wong, Chi Chun (2024-08-14). "Peptostreptococcus stomatis promotes colonic tumorigenesis and receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor resistance by activating ERBB2-MAPK". Cell Host & Microbe. 32 (8): 1365–1379.e10. doi: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.07.001 . ISSN   1931-3128. PMID   39059397.
  4. Hu, Hang; Li, Kui; Jin, Zhidong; Wang, Kaijin; Liu, Bicui (2025-06-11). "Rapidly progressive pulmonary abscess initially misdiagnosed as lung cancer: the role of Peptostreptococcus stomatis and Parvimonas micra". Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 15. doi: 10.3389/fcimb.2025.1590220 . ISSN   2235-2988. PMC   12187760 . PMID   40568699.
  5. Rôças, I. N.; Siqueira, J. F. (2008-11-01). "Root Canal Microbiota of Teeth with Chronic Apical Periodontitis". Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 46 (11): 3599–3606. doi:10.1128/jcm.00431-08. PMC   2576597 . PMID   18768651.
  6. Osman, Muhammad Afiq; Neoh, Hui-Min; Ab Mutalib, Nurul-Syakima; Chin, Siok-Fong; Mazlan, Luqman; Raja Ali, Raja Affendi; Zakaria, Andee Dzulkarnaen; Ngiu, Chai Soon; Ang, Mia Yang; Jamal, Rahman (2021-02-03). "Parvimonas micra, Peptostreptococcus stomatis, Fusobacterium nucleatum and Akkermansia muciniphila as a four-bacteria biomarker panel of colorectal cancer". Scientific Reports. 11 (1): 2925. Bibcode:2021NatSR..11.2925O. doi:10.1038/s41598-021-82465-0. ISSN   2045-2322. PMC   7859180 . PMID   33536501.