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Shi J, Zhang B, Tang Y, Kong F. Undisclosed contribution of microbial assemblages selectively enriched by microplastics to the sulfur cycle in the large deep-water reservoir. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 471:134342. [PMID: 38678705 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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The accumulation of microplastics in reservoirs due to river damming has drawn considerable attention due to their potential impacts on elemental biogeochemical cycling at the watershed scale. However, the effects of plastisphere communities on the sulfur cycle in the large deep-water reservoir remain poorly understood. Here, we collected microplastics and their surrounding environmental samples in the water and sediment ecosystems of Xiaowan Reservoir and found a significant spatiotemporal pattern of microplastics and sulfur distribution in this Reservoir. Based on the microbial analysis, plastic-degrading taxa (e.g., Ralstonia, Rhodococcus) involved in the sulfur cycle were enriched in the plastisphere of water and sediment, respectively. Typical thiosulfate oxidizing bacteria Limnobacter acted as keystone species in the plastisphere microbial network. Sulfate, oxidation reduction potential and organic matter drove the variations of the plastisphere. Environmental filtration significantly affected the plastisphere communities, and the deterministic process dominated the community assembly. Furthermore, predicted functional profiles related to sulfur cycling, compound degradation and membrane transport were significantly enriched in the plastisphere. Overall, our results suggest microplastics as a new microbial niche exert different effects in water and sediment environments, and provide insights into the potential impacts of the plastisphere on the sulfur biogeochemical cycle in the reservoir ecosystem.
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- Jiaxin Shi
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, PR China; MOE Key Laboratory of Groundwater Circulation and Environmental Evolution, School of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, PR China; Carbon Neutrality and Eco-Environmental Technology Innovation Center of Qingdao, Qingdao 266071, PR China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Groundwater Circulation and Environmental Evolution, School of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, PR China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Groundwater Circulation and Environmental Evolution, School of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, PR China; Carbon Neutrality and Eco-Environmental Technology Innovation Center of Qingdao, Qingdao 266071, PR China
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Chen X, Yu T, Xiao L, Zeng XC. Can Sb(III)-oxidizing prokaryote also oxidize As(III) under aerobic and anaerobic conditions, and vice versa? JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 470:134135. [PMID: 38574656 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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Sb(III) and As(III) share similar chemical features and coexist in the environment. However, their oxidase enzymes have completely different sequences and structures. This raises an intriguing question: Could Sb(III)-oxidizing prokaryotes (SOPs) also oxidize As(III), and vice versa? Regarding this issue, previous investigations have yielded unclear, incorrect and even conflicting data. This work aims to address this matter. First, we prepared an enriched population of SOPs that comprises 55 different AnoA genes, lacking AioAB and ArxAB genes. We found that these SOPs can oxidize both Sb(III) and As(III) with comparable capabilities. To further confirm this finding, we isolated three cultivable SOP strains that have AnoA gene, but lack AioAB and ArxAB genes. We observed that they also oxidize both Sb(III) and As(III) under both anaerobic and aerobic conditions. Secondly, we obtained an enriched population of As(III)-oxidizing prokaryotes (AOPs) from As-contaminated soils, which comprises 69 different AioA genes, lacking AnoA gene. We observed that the AOP population has significant As(III)-oxidizing activities, but lack detectable Sb(III)-oxidizing activities under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions. Therefore, we convincingly show that SOPs can oxidize As(III), but AOPs cannot oxidize Sb(III). These findings clarify the previous ambiguities, confusion, errors or contradictions regarding how SOPs and AOPs oxidize each other's substrate.
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- Xiaoming Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology & School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology & School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology & School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology & School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan, China.
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Yang L, Yang A, Song L, Cui W, Bian W, Niu A, Xu P, He S, Mei S, Shi X. Formation of Sb 2O 3 microcrystals by Rhodotorula mucilaginosa. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 469:134082. [PMID: 38522209 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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Antimony (Sb) pollution seriously endangers ecological environment and human health. Microbial induced mineralization can effectively convert metal ions into more stable and less soluble crystalline minerals by extracellular polymeric substance (EPS). In this study, an efficient Sb-resistant Rhodotorula mucilaginosa (R. mucilaginosa) was screened, which can resist 41 mM Sb(III) and directly transform Sb(III) into Sb2O3 microcrystals by EPS. The removal efficiency of R. mucilaginosa for 22 mM Sb(III) reached 70% by converting Sb(III) to Sb2O3. The components of supernatants as well as the effects of supernatants and pH on Sb(III) mineralization verified that inducible and non-inducible extracellular protein/polysaccharide biomacromolecules play important roles in the morphologies and sizes control of Sb2O3 formed by R. mucilaginosa respectively. Sb2O3 microcrystals with different morphologies and sizes can be prepared by the regulation of inducible and non-inducible extracellular biomacromolecules secreted by R. mucilaginosa. This is the first time to identify that R. mucilaginosa can remove Sb(III) by transforming Sb(III) into Sb2O3 microcrystals under the control of EPS. This study contributes to our understanding for Sb(III) biomineralization mechanisms and provides strategies for the remediation of Sb-contaminated environment.
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- Linping Yang
- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou Karst Environmental Ecosystems Observation and Research Station, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou Karst Environmental Ecosystems Observation and Research Station, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou Karst Environmental Ecosystems Observation and Research Station, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing 400714, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou Karst Environmental Ecosystems Observation and Research Station, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China.
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou Karst Environmental Ecosystems Observation and Research Station, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou Karst Environmental Ecosystems Observation and Research Station, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou Karst Environmental Ecosystems Observation and Research Station, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou Karst Environmental Ecosystems Observation and Research Station, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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Li M, Wang W, Wu M, Lei J, Lu X, Wang H. Stibnite dissolution and Sb oxidation by Paraccocus versutus XT0.6 via direct and indirect contact. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 467:133731. [PMID: 38340562 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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In this study Paraccocus versutus XT0.6 was employed to address the mechanism of microbial dissolution and oxidation of stibnite. Results showed that with the growth of XT0.6, pH increased to 9.0 in both microbe-mineral contact (MM) and microbe-mineral non-contact groups (M[M]). Dissolved Sb(III) was released from stibnite, which was subsequently quickly oxidized to Sb(V) completely in MM and partially in M[M] groups. On the contrast, the final pH decreased to 6.5 and 4.9, respectviely, in system amended with extracellular secretion (EM) of XT0.6 and abiotic groups. Dissolution of stibnite and oxidation of Sb(III) were also observed in EM group, suggesting a potential contribution of extracellular enzyme in Sb(III) oxidation. The dissolution and oxidation rates were the highest in MM group, followed by those in M[M], EM and abiotic groups. To be noted, Sb(V) concentration decreased in MM group on the fifth day, which might indicate the formation of Sb(V)-bearing secondary mineral. Genome of XT0.6 consisted of two chromosomes and one plasmid, and most genes responsible for antimony oxidation and antimony resistance were located on the chromosomes. Proteomics analysis of the extracellular secretions indicated the up-regulated proteins were mainly related to electron-transfer, suggesting their potential role in Sb(III) oxidation.
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- Min Li
- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- State key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China; State key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China.
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Chen X, Yu T, Zeng XC. Functional features of a novel Sb(III)- and As(III)-oxidizing bacterium: Implications for the interactions between bacterial Sb(III) and As(III) oxidation pathways. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 352:141385. [PMID: 38316280 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Antimony (Sb) and arsenic (As) share similar chemical characteristics and commonly coexist in contaminated environments. It has been reported that the biogeochemical cycles of antimony and arsenic affect each other. However, there is limited understanding regarding microbial coupling between the biogeochemical processes of antimony and arsenic. Here, we aimed to solve this issue. We successfully isolated a novel bacterium, Shinella sp. SbAsOP1, which possesses both Sb(III) and As(III) oxidase, and can effectively oxidize both Sb(III) and As(III) under aerobic and anaerobic conditions. SbAsOP1 exhibits greater aerobic oxidation activity for the oxidation of As(III) or Sb(III) compared to its anaerobic activity. SbAsOP1 also significantly catalyzes the oxidative mobilization of solid-phase Sb(III) under aerobic conditions. The activity of SbAsOP1 in oxidizing solid Sb(III) is 3 times lower than its activity in oxidizing soluble form. It is noteworthy that, in the presence of both Sb(III) and As(III) under aerobic conditions, either As(III) or Sb(III) significantly inhibits the oxidation of Sb(III) or As(III), respectively. In comparison, under anaerobic conditions and in the coexistence of Sb(III) and As(III), As(III) significantly inhibits Sb(III) oxidation, whereas Sb(III) almost completely inhibits As(III) oxidation. These findings suggest that under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions, SbAsOP1 demonstrates a partial preference for Sb(III) oxidation. Additionally, bacterial oxidations of Sb(III) and As(III) mutually inhibit each other to varying degrees. These observations gain a novel understanding of the interplay between the biogeochemical processes of antimony and arsenic.
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- Xiaoming Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology & School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan, Peoples' Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology & School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan, Peoples' Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology & School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan, Peoples' Republic of China.
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Sher S, Ishaq MT, Bukhari DA, Rehman A. Identification of arsenic oxidizing genes fragment in Microbacterium sp. strain 1S1 and its cloning in E. coli (DH5 a). Saudi J Biol Sci 2023; 30:103846. [PMID: 38046866 PMCID: PMC10689279 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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Microbacterium sp. strain 1S1, an arsenic-resistant bacterial strain, was isolated with 75 mM MIC against arsenite. Brownish precipitation with silver nitrate appeared, which confirmed its oxidizing ability against arsenite. The bacterial genomic DNA underwent Illumina and Nanopore sequencing, revealing a distinctive cluster of genes spanning 9.6 kb associated with arsenite oxidation. These genes were identified within an isolated bacterial strain. Notably, the smaller subunit (aioB) of the arsenite oxidizing gene at the chromosomal DNA locus (Prokka_01508) was pinpointed. This gene, aioB, is pivotal in arsenite oxidation, a process crucial for energy metabolism. Upon thorough sequencing analysis, only a singular megaplasmid was detected within the isolated bacterial strain. Strikingly, this megaplasmid did not harbor any genes responsible for arsenic resistance or detoxification. This intriguingly indicates that the bacterial strain relies on the arsenic oxidizing genes present for its efficient arsenic oxidation capability. This is especially true for Microbacterium sp. strain 1S1. Subsequently, a segment of genes linked to arsenic resistance was successfully cloned into E. coli (DH5a). The fragment of arsenic-resistant genes was cloned in E. coli (DH5a), further confirmed by the AgNO3 method. This genetically engineered E. coli (DH5a) can decontaminate arsenic-contaminated sites.
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- Shahid Sher
- University Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology (UIMLT), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (FAHS), The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
- School of Environment Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, United States
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- University Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology (UIMLT), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (FAHS), The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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Sher S, Tahir Ishaq M, Abbas Bukhari D, Rehman A. Brevibacterium sp. strain CS2: A potential candidate for arsenic bioremediation from industrial wastewater. Saudi J Biol Sci 2023; 30:103781. [PMID: 37680980 PMCID: PMC10480674 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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A multiple metal-resistant Brevibacterium sp. strain CS2, isolated from an industrial wastewater, resisted arsenate and arsenate upto 280 and 40 mM. The order of resistance against multiple metals was Arsenate > Arsenite > Selenium = Cobalt > Lead = Nickel > Cadmium = Chromium = Mercury. The bacterium was characterized as per morphological and biochemical characteristics at optimum conditions (37 ℃ and 7 pH). The appearance of brownish color precipitation was due to the interaction of silver nitrate confirming its oxidizing ability against arsenic. The strain showed arsenic processing ability at different temperatures, pH, and initial arsenic concentration which was 37% after 72 h and 48% after 96 h of incubation at optimum conditions with arsenite 250 mM/L (initial arsenic concentration). The maximum arsenic removal ability of strain CS2 was determined for 8 days, which was 32 and 46% in wastewater and distilled water, respectively. The heat-inactivated cells of the isolated strain showed a bioremediation efficiency (E) of 96% after 10 h. Genes cluster (9.6 kb) related to arsenite oxidation was found in Brevibacterium sp. strain CS2 after the genome analysis of isolated bacteria through illumine and nanopore sequencing technology. The arsenite oxidizing gene smaller subunit (aioB) on chromosomal DNA locus (Prokka_01508) was identified which plays a role in arsenite oxidation for energy metabolism. The presence of arsenic oxidizing genes and an efficient arsenic oxidizing potential of Brevibacterium sp. strain CS2 make it a potential candidate for green chemistry to eradicate arsenic from arsenic-contaminated wastewater.
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- Shahid Sher
- University Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology (UIMLT), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (FAHS), The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
- Florida A&M University, School of Environment, Tallahassee, FL, USA
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- University Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology (UIMLT), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (FAHS), The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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Won S, Shin C, Kang HY. Potential Self-Attenuation of Arsenic by Indigenous Microorganisms in the Nakdong River. Microorganisms 2023; 11:1910. [PMID: 37630470 PMCID: PMC10457984 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11081910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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The toxic element arsenic (As) has become the major focus of global research owing to its harmful effects on human health, resulting in the establishment of several guidelines to prevent As contamination. The widespread industrial use of As has led to its accumulation in the environment, increasing the necessity to develop effective remediation technologies. Among various treatments, such as chemical, physical, and biological treatments, used to remediate As-contaminated environments, biological methods are the most economical and eco-friendly. Microbial oxidation of arsenite (As(III)) to arsenate (As(V)) is a primary detoxification strategy for As remediation as it reduces As toxicity and alters its mobility in the environment. Here, we evaluated the self-detoxification potential of microcosms isolated from Nakdong River water by investigating the autotrophic and heterotrophic oxidation of As(III) to As(V). Experimental data revealed that As(III) was oxidized to As(V) during the autotrophic and heterotrophic growth of river water microcosms. However, the rate of oxidation was significantly higher under heterotrophic conditions because of the higher cell growth and density in an organic-matter-rich environment compared to that under autotrophic conditions without the addition of external organic matter. At an As(III) concentration > 5 mM, autotrophic As(III) oxidation remained incomplete, even after an extended incubation time. This inhibition can be attributed to the toxic effect of the high contaminant concentration on bacterial growth and the acidification of the growth medium with the oxidation of As(III) to As(V). Furthermore, we isolated representative pure cultures from both heterotrophic- and autotrophic-enriched cultures. The new isolates revealed new members of As(III)-oxidizing bacteria in the diversified bacterial community. This study highlights the natural process of As attenuation within river systems, showing that microcosms in river water can detoxify As under both organic-matter-rich and -deficient conditions. Additionally, we isolated the bacterial strains HTAs10 and ATAs5 from the microcosm which can be further investigated for potential use in As remediation systems. Our findings provide insights into the microbial ecology of As(III) oxidation in river ecosystems and provide a foundation for further investigations into the application of these bacteria for bioremediation.
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- Sangmin Won
- Department of Microbiology, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
- Education/Research Group of Longevity and Marine Biotechnology for Innovative Talent, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- BUSAN IL Science Highschool, Busan 49317, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Microbiology, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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Wang L, Wang C, Huang C, Gao C, Wang B, He J, Yan Y. Dietary berberine against intestinal oxidative stress, inflammation response, and microbiota disturbance caused by chronic copper exposure in freshwater grouper (Acrossocheilus fasciatus). FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2023:108910. [PMID: 37385463 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2023.108910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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Berberine (BBR) is known for its strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and capacity to preserve intestinal microbiota balance in fish. This study aimed to investigate the protective effects of berberine against copper-induced toxicity in the intestine of freshwater grouper Acrossocheilus fasciatus. The experiment involved four groups: a control group, a Cu group exposed to 0.02 mg/L Cu2+, and two BBR groups fed with 100 or 400 mg/kg of berberine diets and exposed to the same Cu2+ concentration. Three replicates of healthy fish (initial weight 1.56 ± 0.10 g) were subjected to their respective treatments for 30 days. Results showed that none of the treatments significantly affected the survival rate, final weight, weight gain, and feed intake (P > 0.05). However, supplementation with 100 and 400 mg/kg of BBR significantly lowered the antioxidant activities, and glutathione peroxidase (gpx) and superoxide dismutase (sod) expression levels, as well as reduced malondialdehyde (MDA) content caused by Cu2+ exposure (P < 0.05). Berberine inclusion significantly downregulated proinflammatory factors NLR family pyrin domain containing 3 (nlrp3), interleukin 1 beta (il1β), interleukin 6 cytokine family signal transducer (il6st) but upregulated transforming growth factor beta 1 (tgfβ1) and heat shock 70kDa protein (hsp70) expression. Moreover, berberine at both levels maintained the intestinal structural integrity and significantly improved gap junction gamma-1 (gjc1) mRNA level compared to the Cu group (P < 0.05). Based on 16S rDNA sequencing, the richness and diversity of intestinal microbiota in different groups were not significantly influenced. Berberine reduced the Firmicutes/Bacteroidota ratio and stifled the growth of some specific pathogenic bacteria such as Pseudomonas, Citrobacter, and Acinetobacter, while boosting the richness of potential probiotic bacteria, including Roseomonas and Reyranella compared with the Cu group. In conclusion, berberine showed significant protective effects against Cu2+-induced intestinal oxidative stress, inflammation response, and microbiota disturbance in freshwater grouper.
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- Lei Wang
- School of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Recovery and Reconstruction of Degraded Ecosystem in Wanjiang Basin Co-founded by Anhui Province and Ministry of Education, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China; Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotic Environment and Ecological Safety in Anhui, Wuhu, 241002, China.
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Aquaculture and Stock Enhancement, Fisheries Research Institution, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei, China.
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Recovery and Reconstruction of Degraded Ecosystem in Wanjiang Basin Co-founded by Anhui Province and Ministry of Education, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241002, China; Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotic Environment and Ecological Safety in Anhui, Wuhu, 241002, China.
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He SX, Peng YJ, Chen JY, Liu CJ, Cao Y, Li W, Ma LQ. Antimony uptake and speciation, and associated mechanisms in two As-hyperaccumulators Pteris vittata and Pteris cretica. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 455:131607. [PMID: 37182466 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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The behaviors of antimony (Sb) and arsenic (As) in plants are different, though they are chemical analogs. Here, we examined the Sb uptake and speciation in two As-hyperaccumulators P. vittata and P. cretica, which were exposed to 0.5 or 5 mg L-1 antimonate (SbV) or antimonite (SbIII) under hydroponics for 7 d. Both plants grew better under Sb exposure, especially for P. cretica. The biomass of P. cretica roots increased by 29-46% after exposing to SbV, possibly due to increased S. Further, the Sb content in P. vittata was 17-93% greater than P. cretica, with 2-3 times more SbIII than SbV in both plants and > 92% Sb being concentrated in the roots, showing limited translocation. Under SbV exposure, SbV was dominant in P. vittata roots at 86-94%, while SbIII was predominant in P. cretica roots at 36-95%. P. cretica's stronger reducing ability than P. vittata may be due to arsenate reductases HAC1 and ACR2, which were upregulated in both plants. In short, while effective in Sb accumulation, it is mostly concentrated in the roots for both plants. The differences in their accumulation and speciation may help to better understand Sb behaviors in other plants.
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- Si-Xue He
- Institute of Soil and Water Resources and Environmental Science, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- Institute of Soil and Water Resources and Environmental Science, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- Institute of Soil and Water Resources and Environmental Science, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- Institute of Soil and Water Resources and Environmental Science, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- Institute of Soil and Water Resources and Environmental Science, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- Institute of Soil and Water Resources and Environmental Science, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Yu Y, Xie Z, Yang J, Yang R, Li Y, Zhu Y, Zhao Y, Yang Q, Chen J, Alwathnani HA, Feng R, Rensing C, Herzberg M. Citrobacter portucalensis Sb-2 contains a metalloid resistance determinant transmitted by Citrobacter phage Chris1. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 443:130184. [PMID: 36270189 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Bacterial adaptation to extreme environments is often mediated by horizontal gene transfer (HGT) via genetic mobile elements. Nevertheless, phage-mediated HGT conferring bacterial arsenic resistance determinants has rarely been investigated. In this study, a highly arsenite and antimonite resistant bacterium, Citrobacter portucalensis strain Sb-2, was isolated, and genome analysis showed that several putative arsenite and antimonite resistance determinants were flanked or embedded in prophages. Furthermore, an active bacteriophage carrying one of the ars clusters (arsRDABC arsR-yraQ/arsP) was obtained and sequenced. These genes encoding putative arsenic resistance determinants were induced by arsenic and antimony as demonstrated by RT-qPCR, and one gene arsP/yraQ of the ars cluster was shown to give resistance to MAs(III) and Rox(III), thereby showing function. Here, we were able to directly show that these phage-mediated arsenic and antimony resistances play a significant role in adapting to As- and Sb-contaminated environments. In addition, we demonstrate that this phage is responsible for conferring arsenic and antimony resistances to C. portucalensis strain Sb-2.
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- Yanshuang Yu
- Institute of Environmental Microbiology, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China
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- Institute of Environmental Microbiology, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China
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- Institute of Environmental Microbiology, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China
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- Institute of Environmental Microbiology, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China
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- Institute of Environmental Microbiology, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Regional and Urban Ecology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Health and Regulation, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Institute of Soil and Fertilizer, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Environmental Microbiology, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China.
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- Institute of Environmental Microbiology, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China; Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, China.
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- Molecular Microbiology, Institute for Biology/Microbiology, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Kurt-Mothes-Str. 3, 06120 Halle(Saale), Germany
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Li X, Li J, Zhao Q, Qiao L, Wang L, Yu C. Physiological, biochemical, and genomic elucidation of the Ensifer adhaerens M8 strain with simultaneous arsenic oxidation and chromium reduction. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 441:129862. [PMID: 36084460 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.129862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This study reports the simultaneous oxidation of As(III) and reduction of the Cr(VI) strain Ensifer adhaerens M8 screened from soils around abandoned gold tailings contaminated with highly complex metals (loids). Physiological, biochemical, and genomic techniques were used to explore the mechanism. The strain M8 could simultaneously oxidize 1 mM As(III) and reduce 45.3 % 0.1 mM Cr(VI) in 16 h, and the Cr(VI) reduction rate was increased by 5.8 % compared with the addition of Cr(VI) alone. Cellular debris was the main site of M8 arsenic oxidation. Chromium reduction was dominated by the reduction of extracellular hexavalent chromium (23.80-35.67 %). The genome of M8 included one chromosome and four plasmids, and a comparison of the genomes showed that M8 had two more plasmids than strains of the same genus, which may be related to strong environmental adaptations. M8 had 10 heavy metal resistance genes (HMRs), and plasmid D had a complete cluster of arsenic resistance-oxidation-transport genes (arsOHBCCR-aioSR-aioBA-cytCmoeA-phoBBU-PstBACS-phnCDEE). The genes involved in Cr(VI) detoxification include DNA repair (RecG, ruvABC, and UvrD), Cr(VI) transport (chrA, TonB, and CysAPTW) and Cr(VI) reduction. In summary, this study provides a molecular basis for As (III) and Cr (VI) remediation.
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- Xianhong Li
- School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
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Wang J, Zhang Y, Ding Y, Song H, Liu T, Xu W, Zhang Y, Shi Y. Stress response characteristics of indigenous microorganisms in aromatic-hydrocarbons-contaminated groundwater in the cold regions of Northeast China. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 246:114139. [PMID: 36193588 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.114139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Revised: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The resistance mechanism of microbial communities in contaminated groundwater under combined stresses of aromatic hydrocarbons (AHs), NH4+, and Fe-Mn exceeding standard levels was studied in an abandoned oil depot in Northeast China. The response of environmental parameters and microbial communities under different pollution levels in the study area was discussed, and microscopic experiments were conducted using background groundwater with different AHs concentrations. The results showed that indigenous microbial community were significantly affected by environmental factors, including pH, TH, CODMn, TFe, Cr (VI), NH4+, NO3-, and SO42-. AHs likely had a limited influence on microbial communities, mainly causing indirect changes in the microbial community structure by altering the electron donor/acceptor (mainly Fe, Mn, NO3-, NO2-, NH4+, and SO42-) content in groundwater, and there was no linear effect of AHs content on the microbial community. In low- and medium-AHs-contaminated groundwater, the microbial diversity increased, whereas high AHs contents decreased the diversity of the microbial community. The microbial community had the strongest ability to metabolize AHs in the medium-AHs-contaminated groundwater. In the high-AHs-contaminated groundwater, microbial communities mainly degraded AHs through a complex co-metabolic mechanism due to the inhibitory effect caused by the high concentration of AHs, whereas in low-AHs-contaminated groundwater, microbial communities mainly caused a mutual transformation of inorganic electron donors/acceptors (mainly including N, S), and the microbial community's ability to metabolize AHs was weak. In the high-AHs-contaminated groundwater, the microbial community resisted the inhibitory effect of AHs mainly via a series of resistance mechanisms, such as regulating their life processes, avoiding unfavorable environments, and enhancing their feedback to the external environment under high-AHs-contaminated conditions.
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- Jili Wang
- Key Lab of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China; College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China; Institute of Water Resources and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China
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- Key Lab of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China; College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China; Institute of Water Resources and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Lab of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China; College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China; Institute of Water Resources and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China
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- Key Lab of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China; College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China; Institute of Water Resources and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China
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- Key Lab of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China; College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China; Institute of Water Resources and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China
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- Key Lab of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China; College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China; Institute of Water Resources and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China
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- Key Lab of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China; College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China; Institute of Water Resources and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China
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- Key Lab of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China; College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China; Institute of Water Resources and Environment, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China
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Tang H, Meng G, Xiang J, Mahmood A, Xiang G, SanaUllah, Liu Y, Huang G. Toxic effects of antimony in plants: Reasons and remediation possibilities-A review and future prospects. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:1011945. [PMID: 36388491 PMCID: PMC9643749 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1011945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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Antimony (Sb) is a dangerous heavy metal (HM) that poses a serious threat to the health of plants, animals, and humans. Leaching from mining wastes and weathering of sulfide ores are the major ways of introducing Sb into our soils and aquatic environments. Crops grown on Sb-contaminated soils are a major reason of Sb entry into humans by eating Sb-contaminated foods. Sb toxicity in plants reduces seed germination and root and shoot growth, and causes substantial reduction in plant growth and final productions. Moreover, Sb also induces chlorosis, causes damage to the photosynthetic apparatus, reduces membrane stability and nutrient uptake, and increases oxidative stress by increasing reactive oxygen species, thereby reducing plant growth and development. The threats induced by Sb toxicity and Sb concentration in soils are increasing day by day, which would be a major risk to crop production and human health. Additionally, the lack of appropriate measures regarding the remediation of Sb-contaminated soils will further intensify the current situation. Therefore, future research must be aimed at devising appropriate measures to mitigate the hazardous impacts of Sb toxicity on plants, humans, and the environment and to prevent the entry of Sb into our ecosystem. We have also described the various strategies to remediate Sb-contaminated soils to prevent its entry into the human food chain. Additionally, we also identified the various research gaps that must be addressed in future research programs. We believe that this review will help readers to develop the appropriate measures to minimize the toxic effects of Sb and its entry into our ecosystem. This will ensure the proper food production on Sb-contaminated soils.
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- Haiying Tang
- College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology, Loudi, China
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- College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology, Loudi, China
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- Loudi Liancheng Hi-Tech Agricultural Development Co. LTD, Loudi, China
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- Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology, Loudi, China
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- Agronomic Research Station Karor, Layyah, Pakistan
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- College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology, Loudi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Physiology, Ecology and Genetics Breeding (Jiangxi Agricultural University), Ministry of Education, Nanchang, China
- Research Center on Ecological Sciences, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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Yan L, Yan N, Gao XY, Liu Y, Liu ZP. Degradation of amoxicillin by newly isolated Bosea sp. Ads-6. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 828:154411. [PMID: 35288139 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Amoxicillin (AMX), one of the micro-amount hazardous pollutants, was frequently detected in environments, and of great risks to environments and human health. Microbial degradation is a promising method to eliminate pollutants. In this study, an efficient AMX-degrading strain, Ads-6, was isolated and characterized. Strain Ads-6, belonging to the genus Bosea, was also able to grow on AMX as the sole carbon and nitrogen source, with a removal of ~60% TOC. Ads-6 exhibited strong AMX-degrading ability at initial concentrations of 0.5-2 mM and pH 6-8. Addition of yeast extract could significantly enhance its degrading ability. Many degradation intermediates were identified by HPLC-MS, including new ones such as two phosphorylated products which were firstly defined in AMX degradation. A new AMX degradation pathway was proposed accordingly. Moreover, the results of comparative transcriptomes and proteomes revealed that β-lactamase, L, D-transpeptidase or its homologous enzymes were responsible for the initial degradation of AMX. Protocatechuate branch of the beta-ketoadipate pathway was confirmed as the downstream degradation pathway. These results in the study suggested that Ads-6 is great potential in biodegradation of antibiotics as well as in the bioremediation of contaminated environments.
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- Lei Yan
- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Resources, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China.
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Wu Y, Xiang L, Wang H, Ma L, Qiu X, Liu D, Feng L, Lu X. Transcriptome analysis of an arsenite-/antimonite-oxidizer, Bosea sp. AS-1 reveals the importance of the type 4 secretion system in antimony resistance. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 826:154168. [PMID: 35231521 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Bosea sp. AS-1 is an arsenite [As(III)] and antimonite [Sb(III)] oxidizer previously isolated by our group from the Xikuangshan Antimony (Sb) Mine area. Our previous study showed that Bosea sp. AS-1 had a preference for oxidizing As(III) or Sb(III) with different carbon sources, which suggested that different metabolic mechanisms may be utilized by the bacteria to survive in As(III)- or Sb(III)-contaminated environments. Here, we conducted whole-genome and transcriptome sequencing to reveal the molecular mechanisms utilized by Bosea sp. AS-1 to resist As(III) or Sb(III). We discovered that AS-1 acquired various As- and Sb-resistant genes in its genome and might resist As(III) or Sb(III) through the regulation of multiple pathways, such as As and Sb metabolism, the bacterial secretion system, oxidative phosphorylation, the TCA cycle and bacterial flagellar motility. Interestingly, we discovered that genes of the type IV secretion system (T4SS) were activated in response to Sb(III), and inhibiting T4SS activity in AS-1 dramatically reduced its oxidation efficiency and tolerance to Sb(III). To our knowledge, this is the first study showing the activation of T4SS genes by Sb and a direct involvement of T4SS in bacterial Sb resistance. Our findings establish the T4SS as an important Sb resistance factor in bacteria and may help us understand the spread of Sb resistance genes in the environment.
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- Yanmei Wu
- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan 430074, China; State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of China (Wuhan), Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of China (Wuhan), Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan 430074, China.
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Zhang Y, O'Loughlin EJ, Kwon MJ. Antimony redox processes in the environment: A critical review of associated oxidants and reductants. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 431:128607. [PMID: 35359101 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The environmental behavior of antimony (Sb) has recently received greater attention due to the increasing global use of Sb in a range of industrial applications. Although present at trace levels in most natural systems, elevated Sb concentrations in aquatic and terrestrial environments may result from anthropogenic activities. The mobility and toxicity of Sb largely depend on its speciation, which is dependent to a large extent on its oxidation state. To a certain extent, our understanding of the environmental behavior of Sb has been informed by studies of the environmental behavior of arsenic (As), as Sb and As have somewhat similar chemical properties. However, recently it has become evident that the speciation of Sb and As, especially in the context of redox reactions, may be fundamentally different. Therefore, it is crucial to study the biogeochemical processes impacting Sb redox transformations to understand the behavior of Sb in natural and engineered environments. Currently, there is a growing body of literature involving the speciation, mobility, toxicity, and remediation of Sb, and several reviews on these general topics are available; however, a comprehensive review focused on Sb environmental redox chemistry is lacking. This paper provides a review of research conducted within the past two decades examining the redox chemistry of Sb in aquatic and terrestrial environments and identifies knowledge gaps that need to be addressed to develop a better understanding of Sb biogeochemistry for improved management of Sb in natural and engineered systems.
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- Yidan Zhang
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
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Current knowledge on molecular mechanisms of microorganism-mediated bioremediation for arsenic contamination: A review. Microbiol Res 2022; 258:126990. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2022.126990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Abidli A, Huang Y, Ben Rejeb Z, Zaoui A, Park CB. Sustainable and efficient technologies for removal and recovery of toxic and valuable metals from wastewater: Recent progress, challenges, and future perspectives. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 292:133102. [PMID: 34914948 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Due to their numerous effects on human health and the natural environment, water contamination with heavy metals and metalloids, caused by their extensive use in various technologies and industrial applications, continues to be a huge ecological issue that needs to be urgently tackled. Additionally, within the circular economy management framework, the recovery and recycling of metals-based waste as high value-added products (VAPs) is of great interest, owing to their high cost and the continuous depletion of their reserves and natural sources. This paper reviews the state-of-the-art technologies developed for the removal and recovery of metal pollutants from wastewater by providing an in-depth understanding of their remediation mechanisms, while analyzing and critically discussing the recent key advances regarding these treatment methods, their practical implementation and integration, as well as evaluating their advantages and remaining limitations. Herein, various treatment techniques are covered, including adsorption, reduction/oxidation, ion exchange, membrane separation technologies, solvents extraction, chemical precipitation/co-precipitation, coagulation-flocculation, flotation, and bioremediation. A particular emphasis is placed on full recovery of the captured metal pollutants in various reusable forms as metal-based VAPs, mainly as solid precipitates, which is a powerful tool that offers substantial enhancement of the remediation processes' sustainability and cost-effectiveness. At the end, we have identified some prospective research directions for future work on this topic, while presenting some recommendations that can promote sustainability and economic feasibility of the existing treatment technologies.
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- Abdelnasser Abidli
- Microcellular Plastics Manufacturing Laboratory (MPML), Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 5 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G8, Canada; Institute for Water Innovation (IWI), Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 55 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A4, Canada.
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- Microcellular Plastics Manufacturing Laboratory (MPML), Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 5 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G8, Canada; Institute for Water Innovation (IWI), Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 55 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A4, Canada; State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Microcellular Plastics Manufacturing Laboratory (MPML), Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 5 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G8, Canada
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- Microcellular Plastics Manufacturing Laboratory (MPML), Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 5 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G8, Canada
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- Microcellular Plastics Manufacturing Laboratory (MPML), Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 5 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G8, Canada; Institute for Water Innovation (IWI), Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 55 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A4, Canada.
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Bertin PN, Crognale S, Plewniak F, Battaglia-Brunet F, Rossetti S, Mench M. Water and soil contaminated by arsenic: the use of microorganisms and plants in bioremediation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:9462-9489. [PMID: 34859349 PMCID: PMC8783877 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17817-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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Owing to their roles in the arsenic (As) biogeochemical cycle, microorganisms and plants offer significant potential for developing innovative biotechnological applications able to remediate As pollutions. This possible use in bioremediation processes and phytomanagement is based on their ability to catalyse various biotransformation reactions leading to, e.g. the precipitation, dissolution, and sequestration of As, stabilisation in the root zone and shoot As removal. On the one hand, genomic studies of microorganisms and their communities are useful in understanding their metabolic activities and their interaction with As. On the other hand, our knowledge of molecular mechanisms and fate of As in plants has been improved by laboratory and field experiments. Such studies pave new avenues for developing environmentally friendly bioprocessing options targeting As, which worldwide represents a major risk to many ecosystems and human health.
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- Philippe N Bertin
- Génétique Moléculaire, Génomique et Microbiologie, UMR7156 CNRS - Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
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- Water Research Institute, National Research Council of Italy (IRSA - CNR), Rome, Italy
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- Génétique Moléculaire, Génomique et Microbiologie, UMR7156 CNRS - Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Water Research Institute, National Research Council of Italy (IRSA - CNR), Rome, Italy
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- Univ. Bordeaux, INRAE, BIOGECO, F-33615, Pessac, France
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Fan X, Nie L, Chen Z, Zheng Y, Wang G, Shi K. Simultaneous removal of nitrogen and arsenite by heterotrophic nitrification and aerobic denitrification bacterium Hydrogenophaga sp. H7. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:1103913. [PMID: 36938130 PMCID: PMC10020585 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1103913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Introduction Nitrogen and arsenic contaminants often coexist in groundwater, and microbes show the potential for simultaneous removal of nitrogen and arsenic. Here, we reported that Hydrogenophaga sp. H7 was heterotrophic nitrification and aerobic denitrification (HNAD) and arsenite [As(III)] oxidation bacterium. Methods The appearance of nitrogen removal and As(III) oxidation of Hydrogenophaga sp. H7 in liquid culture medium was studied. The effect of carbon source, C/N ratio, temperature, pH values, and shaking speeds were analyzed. The impact of strains H7 treatment with FeCl3 on nitrogen and As(III) in wastewater was assessed. The key pathways that participate in simultaneous nitrogen removal and As(III) oxidation was analyzed by genome and proteomic analysis. Results and discussion Strain H7 presented efficient capacities for simultaneous NH4 +-N, NO3 --N, or NO2 --N removal with As(III) oxidation during aerobic cultivation. Strikingly, the bacterial ability to remove nitrogen and oxidize As(III) has remained high across a wide range of pH values, and shaking speeds, exceeding that of the most commonly reported HNAD bacteria. Additionally, the previous HNAD strains exhibited a high denitrification efficiency, but a suboptimal concentration of nitrogen remained in the wastewater. Here, strain H7 combined with FeCl3 efficiently removed 96.14% of NH4 +-N, 99.08% of NO3 --N, and 94.68% of total nitrogen (TN), and it oxidized 100% of As(III), even at a low nitrogen concentration (35 mg/L). The residues in the wastewater still met the V of Surface Water Environmental Quality Standard of China after five continuous wastewater treatment cycles. Furthermore, genome and proteomic analyses led us to propose that the shortcut nitrification-denitrification pathway and As(III) oxidase AioBA are the key pathways that participate in simultaneous nitrogen removal and As(III) oxidation.
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- Xia Fan
- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- College of Biology and Agricultural Resources, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Biology and Agricultural Resources, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- *Correspondence: Gejiao Wang,
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- *Correspondence: Gejiao Wang,
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Xiang L, Liu C, Liu D, Ma L, Qiu X, Wang H, Lu X. Antimony transformation and mobilization from stibnite by an antimonite oxidizing bacterium Bosea sp. AS-1. J Environ Sci (China) 2022; 111:273-281. [PMID: 34949357 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2021.03.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Soils and waters are heavily contaminated by antimony in Xikuangshan (XKS) mine area. It is widely accepted that oxidative dissolution of sulfide minerals and aqueous dissolution are the most prevalent geochemical mechanisms for the release of Sb to the environment. Bosea sp. AS-1 is an antimonite-oxidizer isolated from the mine slag in Xikuangshan Sb mine. Whole genome sequencing revealed the presence of multiple sulfur-oxidizing genes, antimony (Sb) metabolism genes and carbon fixation genes in AS-1's genome. We therefore hypothesized that under oxic conditions, AS-1 could mediate the oxidation of sulfide and Sb(III) in stibnite (Sb2S3) and lead to the release of Sb. Indeed, strain AS-1 was discovered as an autotrophic Sb(III)-oxidizer. Antimony mobilization studies conducted with strain AS-1 showed significantly enhanced mobilization of Sb, and complete oxidation of released Sb and sulfur to Sb(V) and sulfate. In addition, AS-1 induced a faster release of Sb under heterotrophic condition, and new acicular minerals might form. These findings support the hypothesis that microorganisms play an important role in the mobilization and transformation of Sb in XKS mine area and may contribute to our further understanding of the Sb biogeochemical redox cycle in natural environment.
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- Li Xiang
- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan 430074, China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan 430074, China; State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan 430074, China.
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan 430074, China.
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Deng R, Chen Y, Deng X, Huang Z, Zhou S, Ren B, Jin G, Hursthouse A. A Critical Review of Resistance and Oxidation Mechanisms of Sb-Oxidizing Bacteria for the Bioremediation of Sb(III) Pollution. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:738596. [PMID: 34557178 PMCID: PMC8453088 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.738596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Antimony (Sb) is a priority pollutant in many countries and regions due to its chronic toxicity and potential carcinogenicity. Elevated concentrations of Sb in the environmental originating from mining and other anthropogenic sources are of particular global concern, so the prevention and control of the source of pollution and environment remediation are urgent. It is widely accepted that indigenous microbes play an important role in Sb speciation, mobility, bioavailability, and fate in the natural environment. Especially, antimony-oxidizing bacteria can promote the release of antimony from ore deposits to the wider environment. However, it can also oxidize the more toxic antimonite [Sb(III)] to the less-toxic antimonate [Sb(V)], which is considered as a potentially environmentally friendly and efficient remediation technology for Sb pollution. Therefore, understanding its biological oxidation mechanism has great practical significance to protect environment and human health. This paper reviews studies of the isolation, identification, diversity, Sb(III) resistance mechanisms, Sb(III) oxidation characteristics and mechanism and potential application of Sb-oxidizing bacteria. The aim is to provide a theoretical basis and reference for the diversity and metabolic mechanism of Sb-oxidizing bacteria, the prevention and control of Sb pollution sources, and the application of environment treatment for Sb pollution.
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- Renjian Deng
- School of Civil Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, China
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- Hunan 402 Geological Prospecting Part, Changsha, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, China
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- Hsikwangshan Twinkling Star Co., Ltd., Lengshuijiang, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, China
- School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences, The University of the West of Scotland, Paisley, United Kingdom
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Sun LN, Guo B, Lyu WG, Tang XJ. Genomic and physiological characterization of an antimony and arsenite-oxidizing bacterium Roseomonas rhizosphaerae. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2020; 191:110136. [PMID: 32860778 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2020.110136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Revised: 08/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Antimony (Sb) and arsenic (As) are two toxic metalloids, which are listed as priority environmental pollutants by the European Union and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Antimony taken up by plants enters the food chain and poses a threat to human health. Microbial oxidation of antimonite (Sb(III)) and arsenite (As(III)) to the less toxic antimonate (Sb(V)) and arsenate (As(V)), has great potential for the immobilization of Sb and As in the environment. A heterotrophic aerobic bacterium, Roseomonas rhizosphaerae YW11, oxidized both Sb(III) and As(III) in the modified R2A medium. In the same medium, strain YW11 preferred to oxidize Sb(III), whereas the As(III) oxidation rate was only 50%. Genomic analysis of YW11 confirmed the presence of several As-resistance gene islands. The aioAB genes encoding As(III) oxidase were also induced by Sb(III). The role of aioA in Sb(III) oxidation and resistance was confirmed by disrupting this gene in strain YW11, resulting in the loss of Sb(III) oxidation abilities. This study documents an enzymatic basis for microbial Sb(III) oxidation in strain YW11, which is a novel bacterial strain showing simultaneous oxidation of Sb(III) and As(III), and may be a potential candidate for bioremediation of heavy metal-contaminated environments.
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- Li-Na Sun
- Eco-Environmental Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201403, PR China
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- Institute of Environmental, Resources, Soils and Fertilizer, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310021, PR China.
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- Eco-Environmental Protection Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201403, PR China.
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- Institute of Soil and Water Resources and Environmental Science, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, PR China
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Zhang M, Li Z, Häggblom MM, Young L, He Z, Li F, Xu R, Sun X, Sun W. Characterization of Nitrate-Dependent As(III)-Oxidizing Communities in Arsenic-Contaminated Soil and Investigation of Their Metabolic Potentials by the Combination of DNA-Stable Isotope Probing and Metagenomics. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2020; 54:7366-7377. [PMID: 32436703 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c01601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Arsenite (As(III)) oxidation has important environmental implications by decreasing both the mobility and toxicity of As in the environment. Microbe-mediated nitrate-dependent As(III) oxidation (NDAO) may be an important process for As(III) oxidation in anoxic environments. Our current knowledge of nitrate-dependent As(III)-oxidizing bacteria (NDAB), however, is largely based on isolates, and thus, the diversity of NDAB may be underestimated. In this study, DNA-stable isotope probing (SIP) with 13C-labeled NaHCO3 as the sole carbon source, amplicon sequencing, and shotgun metagenomics were combined to identify NDAB and investigate their NDAO metabolism. As(III) oxidation was observed in the treatment amended with nitrate, while no obvious As(III) oxidation was observed without nitrate addition. The increase in the gene copies of aioA in the nitrate-amended treatment suggested that As(III) oxidation was mediated by microorganisms containing the aioA genes. Furthermore, diverse putative NDAB were identified in the As-contaminated soil cultures, such as Azoarcus, Rhodanobacter, Pseudomonas, and Burkholderiales-related bacteria. Metagenomic analysis further indicated that most of these putative NDAB contained genes for As(III) oxidation and nitrate reduction, confirming their roles in NDAO. The identification of novel putative NDAB expands current knowledge regarding the diversity of NDAB. The current study also suggests the proof of concept of using DNA-SIP to identify the slow-growing NDAB.
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- Miaomiao Zhang
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Guangdong Institute of Eco-environmental Science & Technology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangzhou 510650, China
- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Environmental Pollution and Control, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Guangdong Institute of Eco-environmental Science & Technology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan 430205, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901, United States
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901, United States
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Guangdong Institute of Eco-environmental Science & Technology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangzhou 510650, China
- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Environmental Pollution and Control, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Guangdong Institute of Eco-environmental Science & Technology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangzhou 510650, China
- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Environmental Pollution and Control, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Guangdong Institute of Eco-environmental Science & Technology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangzhou 510650, China
- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Environmental Pollution and Control, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Guangdong Institute of Eco-environmental Science & Technology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangzhou 510650, China
- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Environmental Pollution and Control, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Guangdong Institute of Eco-environmental Science & Technology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangzhou 510650, China
- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Environmental Pollution and Control, Guangzhou 510650, China
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Li J, Gu T, Li L, Wu X, Shen L, Yu R, Liu Y, Qiu G, Zeng W. Complete genome sequencing and comparative genomic analyses of Bacillus sp. S3, a novel hyper Sb(III)-oxidizing bacterium. BMC Microbiol 2020; 20:106. [PMID: 32354325 PMCID: PMC7193398 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-020-01737-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Antimonite [Sb(III)]-oxidizing bacterium has great potential in the environmental bioremediation of Sb-polluted sites. Bacillus sp. S3 that was previously isolated from antimony-contaminated soil displayed high Sb(III) resistance and Sb(III) oxidation efficiency. However, the genomic information and evolutionary feature of Bacillus sp. S3 are very scarce. RESULTS Here, we identified a 5,436,472 bp chromosome with 40.30% GC content and a 241,339 bp plasmid with 36.74% GC content in the complete genome of Bacillus sp. S3. Genomic annotation showed that Bacillus sp. S3 contained a key aioB gene potentially encoding As (III)/Sb(III) oxidase, which was not shared with other Bacillus strains. Furthermore, a wide variety of genes associated with Sb(III) and other heavy metal (loid) s were also ascertained in Bacillus sp. S3, reflecting its adaptive advantage for growth in the harsh eco-environment. Based on the analysis of phylogenetic relationship and the average nucleotide identities (ANI), Bacillus sp. S3 was proved to a novel species within the Bacillus genus. The majority of mobile genetic elements (MGEs) mainly distributed on chromosomes within the Bacillus genus. Pan-genome analysis showed that the 45 genomes contained 554 core genes and many unique genes were dissected in analyzed genomes. Whole genomic alignment showed that Bacillus genus underwent frequently large-scale evolutionary events. In addition, the origin and evolution analysis of Sb(III)-resistance genes revealed the evolutionary relationships and horizontal gene transfer (HGT) events among the Bacillus genus. The assessment of functionality of heavy metal (loid) s resistance genes emphasized its indispensable role in the harsh eco-environment of Bacillus genus. Real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) analysis indicated that Sb(III)-related genes were all induced under the Sb(III) stress, while arsC gene was down-regulated. CONCLUSIONS The results in this study shed light on the molecular mechanisms of Bacillus sp. S3 coping with Sb(III), extended our understanding on the evolutionary relationships between Bacillus sp. S3 and other closely related species, and further enriched the Sb(III) resistance genetic data sources.
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- Jiaokun Li
- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
- Key Laboratory of Biometallurgy, Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
- Key Laboratory of Biometallurgy, Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
- Key Laboratory of Biometallurgy, Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
- Key Laboratory of Biometallurgy, Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
- Key Laboratory of Biometallurgy, Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
- Key Laboratory of Biometallurgy, Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
- Key Laboratory of Biometallurgy, Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
- Key Laboratory of Biometallurgy, Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China.
- Key Laboratory of Biometallurgy, Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China.
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Loni PC, Wu M, Wang W, Wang H, Ma L, Liu C, Song Y, H Tuovinen O. Mechanism of microbial dissolution and oxidation of antimony in stibnite under ambient conditions. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 385:121561. [PMID: 31740307 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.121561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2019] [Revised: 09/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/27/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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In this study, we demonstrate that a bacterial isolate Paraccocus versutus XT0.6 from the Xikuangshan antimony mine, the world largest antimony deposit, is capable of stibnite dissolution, oxidation of Sb(III), and formation of secondary Sb(V) bearing mineral. The isolate could oxidize dissolved Sb(III) aerobically and anaerobically. It was able to dissolve Sb(III) in solid minerals, which was subsequently oxidized to Sb(V) completely. Part of Sb(V) was scavenged by the formation of secondary Sb(V)-bearing mineral mopungite [NaSb(OH)6] in the biotic experiments. In contrast, Sb(III) released from mineral/rocks was only partially oxidized to Sb(V) and no secondary Sb-bearing mineral was formed in abiotic controls. These results demonstrated that microbial processes involved in the mobilization, oxidation, and transformation of antimony in minerals/rocks under ambient environmental conditions and offer new insights in biogeochemistry of Sb at mining areas.
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- Prakash C Loni
- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China.
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Department of Microbiology, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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Kumari N, Rana A, Jagadevan S. Arsenite biotransformation by Rhodococcus sp.: Characterization, optimization using response surface methodology and mechanistic studies. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 687:577-589. [PMID: 31216511 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.06.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Revised: 05/11/2019] [Accepted: 06/05/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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A large population of the world is under increased health risk due to consumption of arsenic contaminated groundwater. The present study investigates the arsenic resistance and arsenic biotransforming ability in three bacterial species, namely Bacillus arsenicus, Rhodococcus sp. and Alcaligenes faecalis for employing them in potential groundwater bioremediation programmes. The tolerance to pH levels for the 3 organisms are 6-9 for A. faecalis, 5-10 for Rhodococcus and 5-9 for B. arsenicus. The arsenic bio-oxidation capacity was qualitatively confirmed by using the silver nitrate method and all three bacteria were able to convert arsenite to arsenate. The arsenite tolerance capacity (MIC values) were found to be 3 mM, 7 mM and 12 mM for B. arsenicus, A. faecalis and Rhodococcus sp. respectively. The changes in cellular morphology of these strains under various arsenic stress conditions were studied using advanced cell imaging techniques such as scanning electron microscopy and Atomic Force Microscopy. Rhodococcus sp. emerged as a potential candidate for bioremediation application. A response surface methodology was employed to optimize key parameters affecting arsenic removal (pH, Iron (II) soluble, concentration of humic acid and initial arsenic concentration) and at optimized conditions, experimental runs demonstrated 48.34% removal of As (III) (initial concentration = 500 μg/L) in a duration of 6 h, with complete removal after 48 h. Evidences from this work indicate that arsenic removal occurs through bioaccumulation, biotransformation and biosorption. The present study makes the first attempt to investigate the arsenic removal capability of Rhodococcus sp. in synthetic groundwater by employing bacterial whole cell assays. This study also sheds light on the arsenic tolerance and detoxification mechanisms employed by these bacteria, knowledge of which could be crucial in the successful implementation of in-situ bioremediation programmes.
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- Nisha Kumari
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Jharkhand 826004, India
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Jharkhand 826004, India
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Jharkhand 826004, India.
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Wang J, Shih Y, Wang PY, Yu YH, Su JF, Huang CP. Hazardous waste treatment technologies. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH : A RESEARCH PUBLICATION OF THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 2019; 91:1177-1198. [PMID: 31433896 DOI: 10.1002/wer.1213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2019] [Revised: 07/29/2019] [Accepted: 08/16/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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This is a review of the literature published in 2018 on topics related to hazardous waste management in water, soils, sediments, and air. The review covers treatment technologies applying physical, chemical, and biological principles for contaminated water, soils, sediments, and air. PRACTITIONER POINTS: The management of waters, wastewaters, and soils contaminated by various hazardous chemicals including inorganic (e.g., oxyanions, salts, and heavy metals), organic (e.g., halogenated, pharmaceuticals and personal care products, pesticides, and persistent organic chemicals) was reviewed according to the technology applied, namely, physical, chemical and biological methods. Physical methods for the management of hazardous wastes including adsorption, coagulation (conventional and electrochemical), sand filtration, electrosorption (or CDI), electrodialysis, electrokinetics, membrane (RO, NF, MF), photocatalysis, photoelectrochemical oxidation, sonochemical, non-thermal plasma, supercritical fluid, electrochemical oxidation, and electrochemical reduction processes were reviewed. Chemical methods including ozone-based, hydrogen peroxide-based, persulfate-based, Fenton and Fenton-like, and potassium permanganate processes for the management of hazardous were reviewed. Biological methods such as aerobic, anaerobic, bioreactor, constructed wetlands, soil bioremediation and biofilter processes for the management of hazardous wastes, in mode of consortium and pure culture were reviewed.
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- Jianmin Wang
- Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, Missouri
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- Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Sun yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Weidner University, Chester, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware
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Fan X, Nie L, Shi K, Wang Q, Xia X, Wang G. Simultaneous 3-/4-Hydroxybenzoates Biodegradation and Arsenite Oxidation by Hydrogenophaga sp. H7. Front Microbiol 2019; 10:1346. [PMID: 31275273 PMCID: PMC6592069 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.01346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2019] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
Abstract
Aromatic compounds and arsenic (As) often coexist in the environment. As(III)-oxidizing bacteria can oxidize the more toxic As(III) into the less toxic As(V), and As(V) is easily removed. Microorganisms with the ability to degrade aromatic compounds and oxidize arsenite [As(III)] may have strong potential to remediate co-contaminated water. In this study, a Gram-negative bacterium Hydrogenophaga sp. H7 was shown to simultaneously degrade 3-hydroxybenzoate (3-HBA) or 4-HBA (3-/4-HBA) and oxidize arsenite [As(III)] to arsenate [As(V)] during culture. Notably, the addition of As(III) enhanced the degradation rates of 3-/4-HBA, while the addition of 3-/4-HBA resulted in a slight delay in As(III) oxidation. Use of a 1% bacterial culture in combination with FeCl3 could completely degrade 250 mg/L 3-HBA or 4-HBA and remove 400 μM As(III) from simulated lake water within 28 h. Genomic analysis revealed the presence of As(III) oxidation/resistance genes and two putative 3-/4-HBA degradation pathways (the protocatechuate 4,5-dioxygenase degradation pathway and the catechol 2,3-dioxygenase degradation pathway). Comparative proteomics suggested that strain H7 degraded 4-HBA via the protocatechuate 4,5-dioxygenase degradation pathway in the absence of As(III); however, 4-HBA could be degraded via the catechol 2,3-dioxygenase degradation pathway in the presence of As(III). In the presence of As(III), more NADH was produced by the catechol 2,3-dioxygenase degradation pathway and/or by As(III) oxidation, which explained the enhancement of bacterial 4-HBA degradation in the presence of As(III). In addition, the key gene dmpB, which encodes catechol 2,3-dioxygenase in the catechol 2,3-dioxygenase degradation pathway, was knocked out, which resulted in the disappearance of As(III)-enhanced bacterial 4-HBA degradation from the dmpB mutant strain, which further confirmed that As(III) enhancement of 4-HBA degradation was due to the utilization of the catechol 2,3-dioxygenase pathway. These discoveries indicate that Hydrogenophaga sp. H7 has promise for the application to the removal of aromatic compounds and As co-contamination and reveal the relationship between As oxidation and aromatic compound degradation.
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- Xia Fan
- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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Wang Y, Zhang W, Ding C, Zhang B, Huang Q, Huang R, Su X. Endophytic Communities of Transgenic Poplar Were Determined by the Environment and Niche Rather Than by Transgenic Events. Front Microbiol 2019; 10:588. [PMID: 30972046 PMCID: PMC6445066 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.00588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2018] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Microbial communities associated with plants represent key determinants of plant health, survival, and growth. However, a good understanding of the structural composition of the bacterial and fungal microbiome present in different plant tissues and growing environments, especially in transgenic woody plants, is required. In the present study, we hypothesized that environmental conditions, ecological niches, and transgenic events could influence the community structure of plant-associated microorganisms (bacterial and fungal endophytes). We sampled the root and stem endospheres of field-grown transgenic and non-transgenic poplar trees (Populus alba × P. berolinensis) and applied 16S rRNA and internal transcribed spacer amplicon Illumina MiSeq sequencing to determine the bacterial and fungal communities associated with the different plant habitats and tissues. We found that actinobacteria, proteobacteria, bacteroidetes, and firmicutes were the dominant endophytic bacteria, and the fungal community was dominated by dothideomycetes, agaricomycetes, leotiomycetes, and sordariomycetes. In conclusion, transgenic events did not affect the endophytic bacterial and fungal diversity of poplar trees. The bacterial and fungal community structure depends on the pH and the soil organic matter content. Each plant tissue represents a unique ecological niche for the microbial communities. Finally, we identified the indicator operational taxonomic units (OTUs) and core microbiome associated with the different plant tissues of Populus and different environmental conditions. The results provide a basis for further study of host-microbial interactions with the identified abundant OTUs of Populus.
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- Yanbo Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Tree Breeding and Cultivation, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Tree Breeding and Cultivation, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Tree Breeding and Cultivation, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Tree Breeding and Cultivation, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Tree Breeding and Cultivation, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Tree Breeding and Cultivation, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Beijing, China.,Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China
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