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Streptococcus gordonii

Streptococcus gordonii is a Gram-positive, catalase-negative, facultatively anaerobic coccus that forms chains in broth cultures and belongs to the viridans group of streptococci, specifically the sanguinis subgroup.^[1] It was formally described as a novel species in 1989, distinguished from Streptococcus sanguis based on DNA homology (40-60%), biochemical tests (such as arginine hydrolysis, esculin hydrolysis, and amygdalin fermentation), and serological traits, with the type strain ATCC 10558 isolated from human dental plaque.^[1] This bacterium exhibits α-hemolysis on blood agar, produces extracellular polysaccharides, lacks IgA1 protease activity, and has a G+C content of approximately 42 mol%, making it a typical member of the oral streptococcal microbiota.^[1] Primarily a commensal organism, S. gordonii inhabits the mucosal surfaces of the human oral cavity, where it serves as an early colonizer of tooth enamel by binding to the salivary pellicle via adhesins like antigen I/II polypeptides.^[2] It contributes to the formation of dental plaque biofilms through co-aggregation with other oral microbes, such as Veillonella and Fusobacterium species, thereby shaping the multispecies oral microbiome and enhancing community stability.^[2] Although generally harmless, S. gordonii can also be detected in the skin, upper respiratory tract, and intestine, as well as environmental sources like water and soil.^[2] As an opportunistic pathogen, S. gordonii is implicated in infective endocarditis, where it translocates to the bloodstream and adheres to damaged heart valves or platelets via surface proteins like Hsa and GspB, promoting vegetation formation and inflammatory responses.^[2] It has also been associated with apical periodontitis through pulp invasion and cytokine induction (e.g., IL-8), as well as rarer infections such as septic arthritis and soft tissue abscesses.^[2] Its cell wall components, including lipoteichoic acids and lipoproteins, trigger host immune activation, underscoring its dual role in health and disease.^[2]

Taxonomy and History

Classification

Streptococcus gordonii belongs to the domain Bacteria, phylum Bacillota, class Bacilli, order Lactobacillales, family Streptococcaceae, genus Streptococcus, and species S. gordonii.^[3] This hierarchical placement reflects its classification as a low-GC-content Gram-positive coccus within the lactic acid bacteria clade.^[4] Phylogenetically, S. gordonii is a member of the viridans streptococci group, specifically the sanguinis subgroup of the mitis group, which encompasses oral commensal streptococci adapted to the human upper respiratory tract.^[5] It shares close evolutionary relationships with species such as S. sanguinis and S. oralis, with 16S rRNA gene sequence similarities exceeding 97% to these relatives, indicating recent divergence within the mitis group.^[6] These affiliations are supported by multilocus sequence analyses and whole-genome comparisons that highlight shared genomic features, including polysaccharide biosynthesis loci for biofilm formation.^[7] The species S. gordonii was delineated in 1989 based on a combination of phenotypic characteristics, DNA-DNA hybridization values (typically <70% relatedness to other viridans species), and numerical taxonomic analyses of biochemical reactions such as arginine hydrolysis and fermentation profiles.^[1] These criteria distinguished it from phenotypically similar taxa like S. sanguis and S. oralis by its production of hydrogen peroxide, resistance to optochin, and specific colony morphology on selective media.^[1] Subsequent molecular validations using 16S rRNA sequencing have reinforced these boundaries, confirming S. gordonii as a distinct lineage within the Streptococcus genus.^[5] The type strain of S. gordonii is CCUG 33482^T, originally isolated from a case of human subacute bacterial endocarditis and deposited in the Culture Collection University of Göteborg.^[8] This strain serves as the reference for species identification and genomic studies, with its whole-genome sequence providing a benchmark for comparative phylogenomics.^[9]

Discovery and Etymology

Streptococcus gordonii was formally described as a novel species in 1989 through a comprehensive taxonomic study of viridans streptococci conducted by Mogens Kilian, Lis Mikkelsen, and Jørgen Henrichsen.^[10] This research analyzed 151 strains primarily isolated from human oral cavity samples during the preceding decade, employing a range of phenotypic characteristics to delineate species boundaries within the group.^[10] The study highlighted the heterogeneity within previously recognized taxa and proposed S. gordonii sp. nov. to accommodate a distinct cluster of strains that shared common traits but differed from established species. The species name gordonii derives from the genitive form honoring Mervyn H. Gordon, a British microbiologist renowned for his pioneering work on the classification of viridans streptococci using fermentation patterns in the early 20th century.^[11] This etymological tribute recognizes Gordon's contributions to understanding the biochemical diversity of these oral bacteria.^[10] Differentiation of S. gordonii from closely related species, such as S. sanguis, relied on specific biochemical tests, including arginine hydrolysis and patterns of carbohydrate fermentation, which revealed consistent phenotypic distinctions among the isolates.^[10] Accompanying the description of S. gordonii were emended descriptions of S. sanguis (White and Niven 1946), S. oralis (Bridge and Sneath 1982), and S. mitis (Andrewes and Horder 1906) to refine their circumscriptions based on the same dataset.^[10] The type strain, designated as NCTC 7865 (ATCC 10558), was selected from the study's collection, primarily of oral origin, but specifically isolated from a case of subacute bacterial endocarditis to represent the species.^[10]

Morphology and Physiology

Cell Structure

Streptococcus gordonii is a Gram-positive coccus with a spherical shape, typically measuring approximately 0.5–1.0 μm in diameter.^[2] The cells are arranged in pairs or short chains, reflecting their division pattern during growth.^[2] The cell wall of S. gordonii features a thick peptidoglycan layer, which provides structural rigidity characteristic of Gram-positive bacteria.^[2] Embedded within this layer are teichoic acids, including wall teichoic acids (WTA) and lipoteichoic acids (LTA), which anchor to the peptidoglycan and cell membrane, respectively, and play key roles in cell adhesion and interactions with host surfaces.^[2]^[12] These components, along with lipoproteins and cell wall-anchored glycoproteins, contribute to the overall envelope architecture that supports the bacterium's commensal lifestyle in the oral cavity.^[2] Surface structures on S. gordonii include sparsely distributed peritrichous fibrils, approximately 60–70 nm in length, which extend from the cell surface and facilitate hydrophobic interactions and adhesion to substrates.^[13] Additionally, the bacterium expresses pili-like fimbriae that aid in attachment to host tissues. Prominent among the surface proteins are the antigen I/II family polypeptides, such as SspA and SspB, which are large, multifunctional adhesins covalently anchored to the cell wall peptidoglycan.^[14] These proteins mediate binding to salivary components, including the pellicle-forming glycoprotein gp340, enabling initial colonization of tooth enamel.^[14] S. gordonii possesses a thin or absent capsule, distinguishing it from encapsulated streptococcal pathogens. On blood agar, it exhibits alpha-hemolysis, producing greenish zones due to partial oxidation of hemoglobin by hydrogen peroxide.^[15]

Growth Requirements and Metabolism

Streptococcus gordonii is a facultative anaerobe capable of growth in both aerobic and anaerobic conditions, reflecting its adaptation to the variable oxygen levels in the oral cavity. Optimal growth occurs at 37°C, the human body temperature, and within a pH range of approximately 6.5 to 7.5, where biofilm formation and cellular proliferation are maximized; deviations below pH 6 or above pH 8 impair these processes. This bacterium thrives in complex media supplemented with glucose and peptides, as it requires these nutrients for robust proliferation in laboratory settings mimicking oral environments.^[16]^[17]^[18]^[19] The metabolism of S. gordonii centers on carbohydrate fermentation, primarily through the Embden-Meyerhof-Parnas (glycolysis) pathway, converting glucose and other sugars like lactose into lactic acid. It possesses dedicated gene clusters for lactose and galactose metabolism, enabling efficient utilization of these dietary carbohydrates prevalent in the oral niche. This process supports energy generation under nutrient-limited conditions typical of plaque biofilms. Key enzymes include phosphoglucosamine mutase (GlmM), essential for UDP-N-acetylglucosamine synthesis in peptidoglycan biosynthesis, which indirectly supports metabolic integrity by maintaining cell wall structure during growth. Notably, S. gordonii lacks catalase activity and is oxidase-negative, characteristics that distinguish it from other Gram-positive cocci and align with its reliance on fermentation rather than oxidative metabolism.^[20]^[21]^[22]^[18] Energy metabolism in S. gordonii is predominantly homolactic fermentation, yielding L-lactate as the primary end product from pyruvate under anaerobic or microaerophilic conditions, which helps maintain redox balance and acidifies the local environment. This metabolic strategy enables survival in the low-oxygen zones of saliva and dental plaque. Biochemically, it is resistant to optochin, in contrast to the sensitivity of S. pneumoniae, and does not hydrolyze esculin in bile media, aiding in its differentiation from enterococci and other streptococci. These traits underscore its ecological niche as an early oral colonizer tolerant of salivary fluctuations but vulnerable to specific antimicrobial agents.^[20]^[2]^[18]^[23]

Habitat and Ecology

Natural Distribution

Streptococcus gordonii is primarily a commensal bacterium inhabiting the human oral cavity, where it serves as an early colonizer of tooth surfaces and mucosal tissues. As a member of the mitis group of oral streptococci, it predominates in supragingival dental plaque, often comprising a substantial portion of the initial microbial community on clean enamel, with streptococci collectively accounting for approximately two-thirds of bacteria in plaque formed within 4 hours of tooth cleaning. This bacterium thrives by adhering to the salivary pellicle, a proteinaceous film that rapidly coats tooth surfaces post-cleaning, facilitating its role as a pioneer species in biofilm development.^[24]^[25]^[20] In healthy adults, S. gordonii is highly prevalent in dental plaque, detected as one of the most abundant streptococcal species across oral sites without periodontal disease. It is also present at lower levels in other human body sites, including the nasopharynx, upper respiratory tract, and skin, reflecting its adaptation to mucosal environments. Transient colonization of the gastrointestinal tract can occur via the oral-fecal route, though it is not a persistent resident there. These distributions underscore its commensal nature, with oral prevalence far exceeding that in extrabuccal locations.^[26]^[2]^[27] While S. gordonii is predominantly associated with humans, its presence in non-human hosts is rare and primarily limited to primates, such as chimpanzees, where similar oral streptococcal clades have been identified. Although S. gordonii can occasionally be detected in environmental sources like water and soil, it is not commonly isolated from free-living ecosystems, emphasizing its primarily host-dependent ecology. Its colonization dynamics involve rapid adhesion to host surfaces, establishing biofilms within hours and setting the stage for subsequent microbial succession in the oral environment.^[28]^[29]^[30]^[2]

Interspecies Interactions

Streptococcus gordonii functions as a pioneer colonizer in oral biofilms, initially adhering to the salivary pellicle on tooth surfaces and subsequently providing attachment sites for secondary colonizers such as Veillonella spp., Fusobacterium nucleatum, and Actinomyces spp. through its antigen I/II family adhesins.^[31] These adhesins, including SspA and SspB, mediate coaggregation, enabling the recruitment and stable positioning of these later-arriving species within the developing biofilm structure.^[32] This pioneering role establishes a foundational layer that supports the spatial organization and stability of multi-species communities in the oral environment.^[33] Interspecies communication in S. gordonii biofilms involves quorum sensing pathways, including the competence-stimulating peptide (CSP) system, which regulates gene expression in response to population density and influences interactions with neighboring microbes.^[34] For instance, S. gordonii produces hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) as a metabolic byproduct under aerobic conditions, which serves as an interspecies signal that inhibits the growth of sensitive competitors like Streptococcus mutans while sparing tolerant species.^[35] Additionally, S. gordonii secretes the protease challisin to degrade S. mutans CSP, disrupting its quorum sensing and reducing bacteriocin production, thereby modulating community dynamics.^[31] S. gordonii contributes to biofilm maturation by promoting co-adhesion among diverse species, forming robust multi-species plaques through mechanisms such as sortase-mediated pilus assembly that enhances physical linkages with partners like Porphyromonas gingivalis.^[36] Autoinducer-2 (AI-2) signaling further coordinates these interactions, altering biofilm architecture and composition to favor community integration.^[37] Antagonistic interactions are prominent, with S. gordonii inhibiting pathogens like S. mutans via H₂O₂ production, which reduces competitor viability in oxygenated niches, and through the extracellular DNase SsnA, which degrades extracellular DNA (eDNA) essential for S. mutans biofilm integrity, decreasing biomass by over 90% at neutral pH.^[38] Nutrient competition also plays a role, as S. gordonii outcompetes acidogenic species for resources in early plaque stages.^[39] Symbiotically, S. gordonii enhances nutrient availability for anaerobes by consuming oxygen, generating a reduced microenvironment that permits the colonization and persistence of oxygen-sensitive species such as Veillonella atypica and Fusobacterium nucleatum.^[31] This oxygen scavenging supports metabolic cross-feeding, where lactate produced by streptococci serves as a carbon source for veillonellae, fostering mutual growth benefits in the biofilm consortium.^[40]

Pathogenicity

Role in Oral Biofilms

Streptococcus gordonii serves as a pioneer colonizer in oral biofilms, initiating dental plaque formation through high-affinity binding to salivary glycoproteins adsorbed onto the enamel surface as part of the acquired pellicle. This adhesion is mediated by surface proteins such as antigen I/II (SspB) and Hsa, which recognize sialic acid residues on mucins like MUC5B and agglutinin glycoproteins, enabling initial attachment to hydroxyapatite surfaces.^[24]^[41] As a key early colonizer, S. gordonii constitutes a significant proportion of supragingival plaque, with oral streptococci including this species accounting for up to 80% of early plaque biomass within the first few hours of formation.^[41]^[42] In healthy oral ecosystems, S. gordonii contributes to plaque stability by antagonizing cariogenic pathogens like Streptococcus mutans through mechanisms such as hydrogen peroxide production via pyruvate oxidase under aerobic conditions and extracellular DNase (SsnA) activity that degrades competitor eDNA.^[35]^[38] Additionally, its arginine deiminase system generates ammonia to elevate biofilm pH, counteracting acidification and preventing enamel demineralization while promoting metabolic balance among commensals.^[38]^[43] These interactions foster a diverse, non-pathogenic microbial community, with S. gordonii facilitating co-adhesion and nutrient sharing, such as through amylase-binding protein A (AbpA), which binds salivary α-amylase to hydrolyze dietary starch into fermentable sugars accessible to co-occurring species.^[44]^[45] During dysbiosis associated with gingivitis, shifts in the oral microbiome can lead to increased inflammatory responses, where S. gordonii cell wall components, including lipoteichoic acid resembling lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-like structures, may contribute to localized inflammation in epithelial cells.^[46] However, in balanced flora, S. gordonii remains non-pathogenic and often exerts anti-inflammatory effects by downregulating pro-inflammatory cytokines like IL-6 and IL-8 in response to pathogens.^[47] Clinically, S. gordonii is abundant in the gingival crevices of healthy individuals but shows reduced prevalence in periodontitis sites, highlighting its association with oral health maintenance.^[48]^[49]

Systemic Infections

Streptococcus gordonii serves as an opportunistic pathogen primarily associated with infective endocarditis (IE), a serious infection of the heart valves, where it is a rare cause of community-acquired cases, accounting for a small proportion.^[50] As a member of the viridans streptococci group, which accounts for approximately 20% of community-acquired native-valve infective endocarditis cases, it is particularly implicated through transient bacteremia originating from oral sources.^[51] The bacterium's ability to form vegetations on damaged valvular endothelium underscores its pathogenic potential in susceptible individuals. Pathogenesis involves S. gordonii entering the bloodstream, often following dental manipulations or episodes of poor oral hygiene that disrupt oral biofilms, leading to bacteremia. Once disseminated, the bacterium adheres to host platelets via surface adhesins such as Hsa and GspB, which bind to glycoprotein Ibα (GPIbα), and interacts with fibrinogen through receptors, promoting platelet aggregation and vegetation formation on heart valves. Pili and other surface proteins, including SspA and SspB, further facilitate initial attachment and biofilm development on endothelial surfaces, exacerbating the infection. This process is particularly aggressive in patients with pre-existing valvular damage, such as from rheumatic heart disease or prosthetic valves, heightening the risk of embolization and systemic complications.^[52]^[53] Risk factors for S. gordonii-associated IE include invasive dental procedures, chronic periodontitis, and underlying cardiac abnormalities, which facilitate bacterial translocation from the oral cavity—a common reservoir in dental plaque. The infection typically presents subacutely, with symptoms like fever and fatigue, and untreated cases carry a mortality rate of 10-20%. S. gordonii isolates are generally susceptible to penicillin and ceftriaxone, though emerging resistance in biofilms poses treatment challenges; however, resistance remains uncommon compared to other streptococci.^[50]^[52]^[54] Beyond IE, S. gordonii rarely causes other systemic infections, including septic arthritis, spondylodiskitis, abscesses (e.g., splenic or perihepatic), and pneumonia, often as complications of bacteremia in immunocompromised hosts. These cases highlight its opportunistic nature, with diagnosis relying on blood cultures and imaging, and management involving antibiotics and source control. Incidence of these non-cardiac infections is low, reflecting the bacterium's preference for endovascular niches.^[52]^[55]^[56]

Genetics and Molecular Biology

Genome Organization

The genome of Streptococcus gordonii consists of a single circular chromosome with no additional replicons reported in the type strain. The draft genome sequence of the type strain CCUG 33482, obtained in 2016, spans approximately 2.15 Mb across 41 contigs, with an estimated total size of about 2.2 Mb (GenBank accession LQWV00000000). This assembly reveals a GC content of 40.5% and encodes 2,061 protein-coding sequences, representing roughly 85% of the genome.^[57]^[58] The gene content underscores an open pan-genome structure, characterized by ongoing acquisition of accessory genes across strains, with an average of around 2,200 protein-coding genes per isolate. Comparative analysis highlights high sequence homology with Streptococcus sanguinis, another oral commensal, where over 1,300 core genes are shared, comprising a substantial portion of the functional repertoire. Genomic organization features distinct clusters, such as the cps operon responsible for capsular polysaccharide biosynthesis, located downstream of genes encoding ribonucleotide reductase activators, and the glmM gene involved in UDP-N-acetylglucosamine (UDP-GlcNAc) synthesis for cell wall and extracellular matrix components.^[59]^[60]^[61] Plasmids in S. gordonii are rare and typically consist of small cryptic elements, such as those adapted for shuttle vector construction in genetic studies, with no evidence of large conjugative plasmids. No dedicated pathogenicity islands have been identified, though strain-specific genomic islands harbor competence-related genes like comCDE. In comparative genomics, S. gordonii shares key virulence factors, including adherence and complement evasion genes (e.g., eno), with agents of infective endocarditis; pan-genome analyses of S. gordonii and S. sanguinis reveal approximately 675 core protein families conserved between these species.^[62]^[59]^[63]

DNA Repair Mechanisms

Streptococcus gordonii employs the RexAB complex as its primary system for repairing double-strand breaks (DSBs) in DNA through homologous recombination. The RexAB complex, homologous to the AddAB helicase/nuclease family, processes DSB ends to generate 3' single-stranded DNA overhangs that facilitate RecA-mediated strand invasion and repair. This mechanism is particularly vital during oxidative stress encountered in host environments, such as the oxidative burst from neutrophils, which induces DSBs in bacterial DNA. Recombinant assays have confirmed RexAB's ATP-dependent nuclease and helicase activities essential for this repair process.^[64] In addition to homologous recombination, S. gordonii utilizes other DNA repair pathways to maintain genomic integrity. Mismatch repair is mediated by the MutS and MutL proteins, which recognize and excise base-pair mismatches during replication, a system conserved across streptococcal species including viridans group members like S. gordonii. Base excision repair involves DNA glycosylases, such as uracil-DNA glycosylase (Ung), which initiate the removal of damaged bases like uracil from deaminated cytosines, preventing mutations. The SOS response, triggered by DNA damage, is induced via RecA filament formation on single-stranded DNA, leading to derepression of repair genes and error-prone translesion synthesis for survival under genotoxic stress.^[65]^[66]^[64] These DNA repair mechanisms play a critical role in S. gordonii pathogenesis, particularly in systemic infections like infective endocarditis. By repairing host-induced DNA damage, such as DSBs from neutrophil activity in the bloodstream, RexAB enhances bacterial persistence during bacteremia, a key step in endocarditis development. Mutants lacking RexAB exhibit significantly reduced survival in human blood, dropping to approximately 1% compared to 5% for wild-type strains after 6 hours, underscoring the system's importance for evading innate immune defenses. Although direct rat endocarditis models for RexAB mutants are limited, the impaired blood survival mirrors reduced virulence observed in similar repair-deficient streptococcal strains, highlighting repair pathways' contribution to infection establishment.^[64]^[64] Key genes in these pathways include recA, encoding the recombinase central to homologous recombination and SOS induction, and the rexAB operon, which is upregulated under conditions mimicking infection stress. The recA gene has been cloned and characterized in S. gordonii, confirming its role in recombination proficiency. In biofilm contexts, relevant to oral colonization preceding systemic spread, recA expression increases, likely reflecting heightened DNA damage from environmental stressors. Similarly, rexAB contributes to tolerance against antibiotics like ciprofloxacin that induce DSBs, with mutants showing over 8-fold greater susceptibility, aiding persistence under antimicrobial pressure in biofilms or infections.^[67]^[68]^[64]

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We have now identified a glmM homolog in Streptococcus gordonii, an early colonizer on the human tooth and an important cause of infective endocarditis.
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