Bacillus cereus biofilm: Implications for food and diseases

Abstract

Microbes play an important function in human undertakings that goes beyond spoilage and disease. Bacillus cereus is a Gram-positive bacterium that may generate biofilms with a variety of contributions. Bacteremia, endocarditis, endophthalmitis, gastrointestinal diseases, and a variety of other illnesses are caused by the external insertion or interference of B. cereus. In addition, it has aided the bioremediation of pollutants, petroleum spills, metal contamination, other oil spills, biocontrol agents in plants, biosurfactant manufacturing, antibiotic storage, and many more. The exopolysaccharide of biofilm can be used to extract sugars, polysaccharides, lipids, and other important components for polymeric fabrications. As B. cereus biofilm contributes to food toxicity, illnesses, and is also beneficial, it necessitates further investigation. The objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive look at B. cereus and its biofilm formation, mechanism, regulatory details, resistance capabilities, impact on food and diseases, and positive potential, as well as potential research prospects, all in one place.