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To investigate the molecular composition and spatial distribution of biomolecules produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms formed on synthetic versus physiologically relevant tissue substrates.

September 17, 2026BiofilmOpen Access

Exploring the spatial distribution of biomolecules in Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms formed on PDMS and lung explants by mass spectrometry imaging

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MDMarie DroniouCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique CGC. Le GuillouCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique HLHung LeCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique

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Preclinical study reveals distinct biomolecule distributions in Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms across synthetic and lung surfaces, highlighting localized host-pathogen metabolic interactions.

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To investigate the molecular composition and spatial distribution of biomolecules produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms formed on synthetic versus physiologically relevant tissue substrates.
Cultured Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms on synthetic polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) surfaces and ex vivo murine lung explants.
Mapped the label-free spatial distribution of bacterial metabolites and structural molecules using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI).
MALDI-MSI mapped distinct spatial distributions of multiple biomolecular families responsible for biofilm communication, regulation, and structural integrity across both substrate models.
Biofilms grown on murine lung explants exhibited substantially higher production and tissue-infiltrating distribution of the virulence factor pyocyanin and related phenazine derivatives than those on PDMS.

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Droniou et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6aacfaf1cf00d6f7953fe5a8 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioflm.2026.100401

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Preclinical study reveals distinct biomolecule distributions in Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms across synthetic and lung surfaces, highlighting localized host-pathogen metabolic interactions.

Exploring the spatial distribution of biomolecules in Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms formed on PDMS and lung explants by mass spectrometry imaging

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Exploring the spatial distribution of biomolecules in Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms formed on PDMS and lung explants by mass spectrometry imaging

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