Appl Environ Microbiol

Understanding the mechanisms behind the typicity of regional wines inevitably brings attention to microorganisms associated with their production. Oenococcus oeni is the main bacterial species involved in wine and cider making. It develops after the yeast-driven alcoholic fermentation and performs the malolactic fermentation, which improves the taste and aromatic complexity of most wines. Here, we have evaluated the diversity and specificity of O. oeni strains in six regions. A total of 235 wines and ciders were collected during spontaneous malolactic fermentations and used to isolate 3,212 bacterial colonies. They were typed by multilocus variable analysis, which disclosed a total of 514 O. oeni strains. Their phylogenetic relationships were evaluated by a second typing method based on single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis. Taken together, the results indicate that each region holds a high diversity of strains that constitute a unique population. However, strains present in each region belong to diverse phylogenetic groups, and the same groups can be detected in different regions, indicating that strains are not genetically adapted to regions. In contrast, greater strain identity was seen for cider, white wine, or red wine of Burgundy, suggesting that genetic adaptation to these products occurred. This study reports the isolation, genotyping, and geographic distribution analysis of the largest collection of O. oeni strains performed to date. It reveals that there is very high diversity of strains in each region, the majority of them being detected in a single region. The study also reports the development of an SNP genotyping method that is useful for analyzing the distribution of O. oeni phylogroups. The results show that strains are not genetically adapted to regions but to specific types of wines. They reveal new phylogroups of strains, particularly two phylogroups associated with white wines and red wines of Burgundy. Taken together, the results shed light on the diversity and specificity of wild strains of O. oeni, which is crucial for understanding their real contribution to the unique properties of wines.Multi-strain indigenous Yeast and Bacterial starters for ‘Wild-ferment’ Wine productio

BMC Genomics

Oenococcus oeni is a lactic acid bacteria species adapted to the low pH, ethanol-rich environments of wine and cider fermentation, where it performs the crucial role of malolactic fermentation. It has a small genome and has lost the mutS-mutL DNA mismatch repair genes, making it a hypermutable and highly specialized species. Two main lineages of strains, named groups A and B, have been described to date, as well as other subgroups correlated to different types of wines or regions. A third group "C" has also been hypothesized based on sequence analysis, but it remains controversial. In this study we have elucidated the species population structure by sequencing 14 genomes of new strains isolated from cider and kombucha and performing comparative genomics analyses. Sequence-based phylogenetic trees confirmed a population structure of 4 clades: The previously identified A and B, a third group "C" consisting of the new cider strains and a small subgroup of wine strains previously attributed to group B, and a fourth group "D" exclusively represented by kombucha strains. A pair of complete genomes from group C and D were compared to the circularized O. oeni PSU-1 strain reference genome and no genomic rearrangements were found. Phylogenetic trees, K-means clustering and pangenome gene clusters evidenced the existence of smaller, specialized subgroups of strains. Using the pangenome, genomic differences in stress resistance and biosynthetic pathways were found to uniquely distinguish the C and D clades. The obtained results, including the additional cider and kombucha strains, firmly established the O. oeni population structure. Group C does not appear as fully domesticated as group A to wine, but showed several unique patterns which may be due to ongoing specialization to the cider environment. Group D was shown to be the most divergent member of O. oeni to date, appearing as the closest to a pre-domestication state of the species.MICROWINE - Microbial metagenomics and the modern wine industr

Two different Oenococcus oeni lineages are associated to either red or white wines in Burgundy: genomics and metabolomics insights

Oenococcus oeni is the bacterium most often associated with spontaneous malolactic fermentation (MLF) of wine. During MLF, malic acid is transformed into lactic acid and several metabolites are modified, modulating wine’s total acidity and improving its sensory properties. Previous works have suggested that certain genetic groups of O. oeni strains are associated to different kinds of products. In the present study we have spotted two groups of strains isolated mainly from Burgundy wines, one associated to red wines and the other to white wines. Sequencing 14 genomes of red and white wine strains revealed that they share a common ancestor that probably colonised two different substrates –red and white wine-associated environments–, diverging over time and disseminating to various regions. Their capacity to perform MLF and modify the volatile profile of wine was determined by fermenting a chardonnay wine and analysing its volatile fraction with a non-targeted metabolomics approach by GC-MS. The strains had a different impact on the volatile composition depending on their group of origin. These results show for the first time a correspondence between the product of origin of the strains and the volatile profile of the wines they produce. Furthermore, the genetic features that might be implied in these different phenotypes are examined

Prevalence, associated factors and outcomes of pressure injuries in adult intensive care unit patients: the DecubICUs study

Funder: European Society of Intensive Care Medicine; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100013347Funder: Flemish Society for Critical Care NursesAbstract: Purpose: Intensive care unit (ICU) patients are particularly susceptible to developing pressure injuries. Epidemiologic data is however unavailable. We aimed to provide an international picture of the extent of pressure injuries and factors associated with ICU-acquired pressure injuries in adult ICU patients. Methods: International 1-day point-prevalence study; follow-up for outcome assessment until hospital discharge (maximum 12 weeks). Factors associated with ICU-acquired pressure injury and hospital mortality were assessed by generalised linear mixed-effects regression analysis. Results: Data from 13,254 patients in 1117 ICUs (90 countries) revealed 6747 pressure injuries; 3997 (59.2%) were ICU-acquired. Overall prevalence was 26.6% (95% confidence interval [CI] 25.9–27.3). ICU-acquired prevalence was 16.2% (95% CI 15.6–16.8). Sacrum (37%) and heels (19.5%) were most affected. Factors independently associated with ICU-acquired pressure injuries were older age, male sex, being underweight, emergency surgery, higher Simplified Acute Physiology Score II, Braden score 3 days, comorbidities (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, immunodeficiency), organ support (renal replacement, mechanical ventilation on ICU admission), and being in a low or lower-middle income-economy. Gradually increasing associations with mortality were identified for increasing severity of pressure injury: stage I (odds ratio [OR] 1.5; 95% CI 1.2–1.8), stage II (OR 1.6; 95% CI 1.4–1.9), and stage III or worse (OR 2.8; 95% CI 2.3–3.3). Conclusion: Pressure injuries are common in adult ICU patients. ICU-acquired pressure injuries are associated with mainly intrinsic factors and mortality. Optimal care standards, increased awareness, appropriate resource allocation, and further research into optimal prevention are pivotal to tackle this important patient safety threat

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Prevalence, associated factors and outcomes of pressure injuries in adult intensive care unit patients: the DecubICUs study

Funder: European Society of Intensive Care Medicine; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100013347Funder: Flemish Society for Critical Care NursesAbstract: Purpose: Intensive care unit (ICU) patients are particularly susceptible to developing pressure injuries. Epidemiologic data is however unavailable. We aimed to provide an international picture of the extent of pressure injuries and factors associated with ICU-acquired pressure injuries in adult ICU patients. Methods: International 1-day point-prevalence study; follow-up for outcome assessment until hospital discharge (maximum 12 weeks). Factors associated with ICU-acquired pressure injury and hospital mortality were assessed by generalised linear mixed-effects regression analysis. Results: Data from 13,254 patients in 1117 ICUs (90 countries) revealed 6747 pressure injuries; 3997 (59.2%) were ICU-acquired. Overall prevalence was 26.6% (95% confidence interval [CI] 25.9–27.3). ICU-acquired prevalence was 16.2% (95% CI 15.6–16.8). Sacrum (37%) and heels (19.5%) were most affected. Factors independently associated with ICU-acquired pressure injuries were older age, male sex, being underweight, emergency surgery, higher Simplified Acute Physiology Score II, Braden score 3 days, comorbidities (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, immunodeficiency), organ support (renal replacement, mechanical ventilation on ICU admission), and being in a low or lower-middle income-economy. Gradually increasing associations with mortality were identified for increasing severity of pressure injury: stage I (odds ratio [OR] 1.5; 95% CI 1.2–1.8), stage II (OR 1.6; 95% CI 1.4–1.9), and stage III or worse (OR 2.8; 95% CI 2.3–3.3). Conclusion: Pressure injuries are common in adult ICU patients. ICU-acquired pressure injuries are associated with mainly intrinsic factors and mortality. Optimal care standards, increased awareness, appropriate resource allocation, and further research into optimal prevention are pivotal to tackle this important patient safety threat

Structure phylogénomique d’Oenococcus oeni et son adaptation à différents produits dévoilés par génomique comparative et métabolomique

Oenococcus oeni is the main lactic acid bacteria found in spontaneous malolactic fermentation (MLF) of wine. During MLF, malic acid is converted into lactic acid, modulating wine’s acidity and improving its taste. The metabolic activity of O. oeni also produces changes in the composition of wine, modifying its aromatic profile. Previous studies have suggested that the species is divided in two major phylogenetic groups, namely A and B. We have examined O. oeni under comparative genomics approaches by the aid of bioinformatics tools developed in-place, unveiling the existence of more phylogenetic groups of O. oeni than previously thought. Moreover, our results suggest that certain groups are domesticated to specific products such as red wine, white wine, champagne and cider. This phenomenon is visible at different levels of the strains’ genomes: sequence identity, genomic signatures, and group-specific features such as presence/absence of genes and unique mutations. With the aim of understanding the impact of group-specific genomic features on the species adaptation to different products, we have selected a set of strains isolated from the same region, but belonging to two different genetic groups and adapted either to red wine, either to white wine. An integrated analysis of genomic and metabolomic data reveals that the genomic features of each genetic group have an impact on the strains adaptation to their respective niches, affecting the composition of the volatile fraction of wine.Oenococcus oeni est la principale bactérie lactique retrouvée dans les fermentations malolactiques (FML) spontanées du vin. Pendant la FML, l’acide malique est converti en acide lactique, modulant l’acidité du vin et améliorant son goût. L’activité métabolique d’O. oeni produit aussi des changements dans la composition du vin, modifiant son profil aromatique. Des études précédentes ont suggéré que l’espèce est divisée en deux principaux groupes génétiques, désignés A et B. Nous avons examiné les souches d’O. oeni sous des approches de génomique comparative à l’aide d’outils bioinformatiques développés sur place, dévoilant l’existence de nouveaux de groupes et sous-groupes de souches. En outre, nos résultats suggèrent que certains groupes contiennent des souches qui sont adaptées à des produits spécifiques tels que le vin rouge, vin blanc, champagne et cidre. Ce phénomène est visible à différents niveaux des génomes des souches : l’identité de séquence, les signatures génomiques, et les caractéristiques génomiques spécifiques de groupes telles que la présence/absence de gènes et les mutations uniques. Afin de comprendre l’impact des caractéristiques génomiques dans l’adaptation de l’espèce à différents produits, nous avons sélectionné une collection de souches isolées de la même région, mais appartenant à deux groupes génétiques différents et adaptées soit au vin rouge, soit au vin blanc. Une analyse de données génomiques et métabolomiques intégrées révèle que les caractéristiques génomiques des souches de chaque groupe ont un impact sur l’adaptation des bactéries à leurs niches respectives et sur la composition de la fraction volatile du vin

Phylogenomic Structure of Oenococcus oeni and its Adaptation to Different Products Unveiled by Comparative Genomics and Metabolomics.

Oenococcus oeni est la principale bactérie lactique retrouvée dans les fermentations malolactiques (FML) spontanées du vin. Pendant la FML, l’acide malique est converti en acide lactique, modulant l’acidité du vin et améliorant son goût. L’activité métabolique d’O. oeni produit aussi des changements dans la composition du vin, modifiant son profil aromatique. Des études précédentes ont suggéré que l’espèce est divisée en deux principaux groupes génétiques, désignés A et B. Nous avons examiné les souches d’O. oeni sous des approches de génomique comparative à l’aide d’outils bioinformatiques développés sur place, dévoilant l’existence de nouveaux de groupes et sous-groupes de souches. En outre, nos résultats suggèrent que certains groupes contiennent des souches qui sont adaptées à des produits spécifiques tels que le vin rouge, vin blanc, champagne et cidre. Ce phénomène est visible à différents niveaux des génomes des souches : l’identité de séquence, les signatures génomiques, et les caractéristiques génomiques spécifiques de groupes telles que la présence/absence de gènes et les mutations uniques. Afin de comprendre l’impact des caractéristiques génomiques dans l’adaptation de l’espèce à différents produits, nous avons sélectionné une collection de souches isolées de la même région, mais appartenant à deux groupes génétiques différents et adaptées soit au vin rouge, soit au vin blanc. Une analyse de données génomiques et métabolomiques intégrées révèle que les caractéristiques génomiques des souches de chaque groupe ont un impact sur l’adaptation des bactéries à leurs niches respectives et sur la composition de la fraction volatile du vin.Oenococcus oeni is the main lactic acid bacteria found in spontaneous malolactic fermentation (MLF) of wine. During MLF, malic acid is converted into lactic acid, modulating wine’s acidity and improving its taste. The metabolic activity of O. oeni also produces changes in the composition of wine, modifying its aromatic profile. Previous studies have suggested that the species is divided in two major phylogenetic groups, namely A and B. We have examined O. oeni under comparative genomics approaches by the aid of bioinformatics tools developed in-place, unveiling the existence of more phylogenetic groups of O. oeni than previously thought. Moreover, our results suggest that certain groups are domesticated to specific products such as red wine, white wine, champagne and cider. This phenomenon is visible at different levels of the strains’ genomes: sequence identity, genomic signatures, and group-specific features such as presence/absence of genes and unique mutations. With the aim of understanding the impact of group-specific genomic features on the species adaptation to different products, we have selected a set of strains isolated from the same region, but belonging to two different genetic groups and adapted either to red wine, either to white wine. An integrated analysis of genomic and metabolomic data reveals that the genomic features of each genetic group have an impact on the strains adaptation to their respective niches, affecting the composition of the volatile fraction of wine

Biogeography of Oenococcus oeni reveals distinctive but nonspecific populations in wine-producing regions

Understanding the mechanisms behind the typicity of regional wines inevitably brings attention to microorganisms associated with their production. Oenococcus oeni is the main bacterial species involved in wine and cider making. It develops after the yeast-driven alcoholic fermentation and performs the malolactic fermentation, which improves the taste and aromatic complexity of most wines. Here, we have evaluated the diversity and specificity of O. oeni strains in six regions. A total of 235 wines and ciders were collected during spontaneous malolactic fermentations and used to isolate 3,212 bacterial colonies. They were typed by multilocus variable analysis, which disclosed a total of 514 O. oeni strains. Their phylogenetic relationships were evaluated by a second typing method based on single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis. Taken together, the results indicate that each region holds a high diversity of strains that constitute a unique population. However, strains present in each region belong to diverse phylogenetic groups, and the same groups can be detected in different regions, indicating that strains are not genetically adapted to regions. In contrast, greater strain identity was seen for cider, white wine, or red wine of Burgundy, suggesting that genetic adaptation to these products occurred.IMPORTANCE This study reports the isolation, genotyping, and geographic distribution analysis of the largest collection of O. oeni strains performed to date. It reveals that there is very high diversity of strains in each region, the majority of them being detected in a single region. The study also reports the development of an SNP genotyping method that is useful for analyzing the distribution of O. oeni phylogroups. The results show that strains are not genetically adapted to regions but to specific types of wines. They reveal new phylogroups of strains, particularly two phylogroups associated with white wines and red wines of Burgundy. Taken together, the results shed light on the diversity and specificity of wild strains of O. oeni, which is crucial for understanding their real contribution to the unique properties of wines

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Phylogenomic relationship between the strains studied according to dendrogram reconstruction by ANIm. The major genetic groups are indicated (Branch A, B or C). Strains coming from the same type of wine (Champagne, cider) are indicated when they form a single cluster. Adapted from [23]. (PPTX 66 kb