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Hu P, Qian Y, Xu Y, Radian A, Yang Y, Gu JD. A positive contribution to nitrogen removal by a novel NOB in a full-scale duck wastewater treatment system. WATER RESEARCH X 2024; 24:100237. [PMID: 39155949 PMCID: PMC11327836 DOI: 10.1016/j.wroa.2024.100237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2024] [Revised: 06/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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Nitrite-oxidizing bacteria (NOB) are undesirable in the anaerobic ammonium oxidation (anammox)-driven nitrogen removal technologies in the modern wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). Diverse strategies have been developed to suppress NOB based on their physiological properties that we have understood. But our knowledge of the diversity and mechanisms employed by NOB for survival in the modern WWTPs remains limited. Here, Three NOB species (NOB01-03) were recovered from the metagenomic datasets of a full-scale WWTP treating duck breeding wastewater. Among them, NOB01 and NOB02 were classified as newly identified lineage VII, tentatively named Candidatus (Ca.) Nitrospira NOB01 and Ca. Nitrospira NOB02. Analyses of genomes and in situ transcriptomes revealed that these two novel NOB were active and showed a high metabolic versatility. The transcriptional activity of Ca. Nitrospira could be detected in all tanks with quite different dissolved oxygen (DO) (0.01-5.01 mg/L), illustrating Ca. Nitrospira can survive in fluctuating DO conditions. The much lower Ca. Nitrospira abundance on the anammox bacteria-enriched sponge carrier likely originated from the intensification substrate (NO2 -) competition from anammox and denitrifying bacteria. In particular, a highlight is that Ca. Nitrospira encoded and treanscribed cyanate hydratase (CynS), amine oxidase, urease (UreC), and copper-containing nitrite reductase (NirK) related to ammonium and NO production, driving NOB to interact with the co-existed AOB and anammox bacteria. Ca. Nitrospira strains NOB01 and NOB02 showed quite different niche preference in the same aerobic tank, which dominanted the NOB communities in activated sludge and biofilm, respectively. In addition to the common rTCA cycle for CO2 fixation, a reductive glycine pathway (RGP) was encoded and transcribed by NOB02 likely for CO2 fixation purpose. Additionally, a 3b group hydrogenase and respiratory nitrate reductase were uniquely encoded and transcribed by NOB02, which likely confer a survival advantage to this strain in the fluctuant activated sludge niche. The discovery of this new genus significantly broadens our understanding of the ecophysiology of NOB. Furthermore, the impressive metabolic versatility of the novel NOB revealed in this study advances our understanding of the survival strategy of NOB and provides valuable insight for suppressing NOB in the anammox-based WWTP.
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- Pengfei Hu
- Civil and Environmental Engineering, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 320003, Israel
- Environmental Science and Engineering Research Group, Guangdong Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, 241 Daxue Road, Shantou, Guangdong 515063, People’s Republic of China
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 320003, Israel
- Environmental Science and Engineering Research Group, Guangdong Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, 241 Daxue Road, Shantou, Guangdong 515063, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, People’s Republic of China
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 320003, Israel
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Ecology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510275, People’s Republic of China
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- Environmental Science and Engineering Research Group, Guangdong Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, 241 Daxue Road, Shantou, Guangdong 515063, People’s Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials and Technologies for Energy Conversion, Guangdong Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, 241 Daxue Road, Shantou, Guangdong 515063, People’s Republic of China
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Pan Y, Hua TW, Sun RZ, Fu YY, Xiao ZC, Wang J, Yu HQ. Machine Learning-Assisted Optimization of Mixed Carbon Source Compositions for High-Performance Denitrification. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:12498-12508. [PMID: 38900106 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c01743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Appropriate mixed carbon sources have great potential to enhance denitrification efficiency and reduce operational costs in municipal wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). However, traditional methods struggle to efficiently select the optimal mixture due to the variety of compositions. Herein, we developed a machine learning-assisted high-throughput method enabling WWTPs to rapidly identify and optimize mixed carbon sources. Taking a local WWTP as an example, a mixed carbon source denitrification data set was established via a high-throughput method and employed to train a machine learning model. The composition of carbon sources and the types of inoculated sludge served as input variables. The XGBoost algorithm was employed to predict the total nitrogen removal rate and microbial growth, thereby aiding in the assessment of the denitrification potential. The predicted carbon sources exhibited an enhanced denitrification potential over single carbon sources in both kinetic experiments and long-term reactor operations. Model feature analysis shows that the cumulative effect and interaction among individual carbon sources in a mixture significantly enhance the overall denitrification potential. Metagenomic analysis reveals that the mixed carbon sources increased the diversity and complexity of denitrifying bacterial ecological networks in WWTPs. This work offers an efficient method for WWTPs to optimize mixed carbon source compositions and provides new insights into the mechanism behind enhanced denitrification under a supply of multiple carbon sources.
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- Yuan Pan
- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- School of Resources & Environmental Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- School of Resources & Environmental Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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Sajid M, Sharma U, Srivastava S, Yadav RK, Bharadwaj M. Microbial community and functions involved in smokeless tobacco product: a metagenomic approach. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 108:395. [PMID: 38918238 PMCID: PMC11199310 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-024-13156-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Smokeless tobacco products (STPs) are attributed to oral cancer and oral pathologies in their users. STP-associated cancer induction is driven by carcinogenic compounds including tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs). The TSNAs synthesis could enhanced due to the metabolic activity (nitrate metabolism) of the microbial populations residing in STPs, but identifying microbial functions linked to the TSNAs synthesis remains unexplored. Here, we rendered the first report of shotgun metagenomic sequencing to comprehensively determine the genes of all microorganisms residing in the Indian STPs belonging to two commercial (Moist-snuff and Qiwam) and three loose (Mainpuri Kapoori, Dohra, and Gudakhu) STPs, specifically consumed in India. Further, the level of nicotine, TSNAs, mycotoxins, and toxic metals were determined to relate their presence with microbial activity. The microbial population majorly belongs to bacteria with three dominant phyla including Actinobacteria, Proteobacteria, and Firmicutes. Furthermore, the STP-linked microbiome displayed several functional genes associated with nitrogen metabolism and antibiotic resistance. The chemical analysis revealed that the Mainpuri Kapoori product contained a high concentration of ochratoxins-A whereas TSNAs and Zink (Zn) quantities were high in the Moist-snuff, Mainpuri Kapoori, and Gudakhu products. Hence, our observations will help in attributing the functional potential of STP-associated microbiome and in the implementation of cessation strategies against STPs. KEY POINTS: •Smokeless tobacco contains microbes that can assist TSNA synthesis. •Antibiotic resistance genes present in smokeless tobacco-associated bacteria. •Pathogens in STPs can cause infections in smokeless tobacco users.
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- Mohammad Sajid
- Division of Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Molecular Biology Group, ICMR-National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research, Noida, India
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- Division of Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Molecular Biology Group, ICMR-National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research, Noida, India
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- Division of Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Molecular Biology Group, ICMR-National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research, Noida, India
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- Division of Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Molecular Biology Group, ICMR-National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research, Noida, India
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- Division of Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Molecular Biology Group, ICMR-National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research, Noida, India.
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Vishwakarma A, Verma D. Smokeless Tobacco Harbors Bacteria Involved in Biofilm Formation as Well as Salt and Heavy Metal Tolerance Activity. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2024; 196:3034-3055. [PMID: 37610514 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-023-04689-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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In our previous culture-independent study on smokeless tobacco products, we have observed a strong positive correlation between several bacteria and genes involved in nitrate/nitrite reduction, biofilm formation, and pro-inflammation. Therefore, the present investigation was carried out to analyze the inhabitant bacterial population of the Indian ST products for assessing the health-associated risk attributes using culture-dependent approach. Traditional cultivation approaches recovered several bacterial isolates from commercial ST products on different culture media. A high colony formation unit (CFU) count was observed that ranged from 173 × 104 to 630.4 × 105 per gram of ST products. Of the 74 randomly selected and distinct bacterial isolates, 17 isolates showed a significantly enhanced growth (p-value < 0.05) in the presence of the aqueous tobacco extract. On biochemical characterization, these bacteria were identified as the member of Bacillus, Enterobacter, Micrococcus, Providencia, Serratia, Pantoea, Proteus, and Pseudomonas. Most of these bacteria also exhibited biofilm-forming activity, where eight bacterial isolates were identified for strong biofilm-forming action. 16S rRNA-based molecular characterization of these bacteria identified them as Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus paralicheniformis, Enterobacter sp., Serratia marcescens, Pantoea anthophila, and Enterobacter cloacae. Moreover, these bacteria also exhibited the potential to withstand high salt and heavy metal concentrations. The findings demonstrate that Indian ST products are heavily populated with wide bacterial species exhibiting potential in biofilm formation, heavy metal resistance, and salt tolerance.
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- Akanksha Vishwakarma
- Department of Environmental Microbiology, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, 226025, India
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- Department of Environmental Microbiology, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, 226025, India.
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Peterson LA, Stanfill SB, Hecht SS. An update on the formation in tobacco, toxicity and carcinogenicity of N'-nitrosonornicotine and 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone. Carcinogenesis 2024; 45:275-287. [PMID: 38437625 PMCID: PMC11102769 DOI: 10.1093/carcin/bgae018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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The tobacco-specific nitrosamines N'-nitrosonornicotine (NNN) and 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK) are considered 'carcinogenic to humans' by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and are believed to be important in the carcinogenic effects of both smokeless tobacco and combusted tobacco products. This short review focuses on the results of recent studies on the formation of NNN and NNK in tobacco, and their carcinogenicity and toxicity in laboratory animals. New mechanistic insights are presented regarding the role of dissimilatory nitrate reductases in certain microorganisms involved in the conversion of nitrate to nitrite that leads to the formation of NNN and NNK during curing and processing of tobacco. Carcinogenicity studies of the enantiomers of the major NNK metabolite 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanol (NNAL) and the enantiomers of NNN are reviewed. Recent toxicity studies of inhaled NNK and co-administration studies of NNK with formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acrolein and CO2, all of which occur in high concentrations in cigarette smoke, are discussed.
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- Lisa A Peterson
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Tobacco and Volatiles Branch, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Saona LA, Villafañe PG, Carrizo D, Cónsole Gonella C, Néspolo RF, Farías ME. Geomicrobiological characterization of the evaporitic ecosystem in the hypersaline lake Laguna Verde (Andean Puna, Northwestern Argentina). Ecol Evol 2024; 14:e10931. [PMID: 38348017 PMCID: PMC10859677 DOI: 10.1002/ece3.10931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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Laguna Verde's dome-shaped structures are distinctive formations within the Central Andes, displaying unique geomicrobiological features. This study represents a pioneering investigation into these structures, assessing their formation, associated taxa, and ecological significance. Through a multifaceted approach that includes chemical analysis of the water body, multiscale characterization of the domes, and analysis of the associated microorganisms, we reveal the complex interplay between geology and biology in this extreme environment. The lake's alkaline waters that are rich in dissolved cations and anions such as chloride, sodium sulfate, and potassium, coupled with its location at the margin of the Antofalla salt flat, fed by alluvial fans and hydrothermal input, provide favorable conditions for mineral precipitation and support for the microorganism's activity. Laguna Verde's dome-shaped structures are mainly composed of gypsum and halite, displaying an internal heterogeneous mesostructure consisting of three zones: microcrystalline, organic (orange and green layers), and crystalline. The green layer of the organic zone is predominantly composed of Proteobacteria, Bacteroidetes, and Cyanobacteria, while the orange layer is mostly inhabited by Cyanobacteria. The results of the study suggest that oxygenic photosynthesis performed by Cyanobacteria is the main carbon fixation pathway in the microbial community, supported by carbon isotopic ratios of specific biomarkers. This finding highlights the important role played by Cyanobacteria in this ecosystem.
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- L. A. Saona
- Facultad de Química y BiologíaUniversidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH)SantiagoChile
- Millennium Nucleus of Patagonian Limit of Life (LiLi)ValdiviaChile
- Millennium Institute for Integrative Biology (iBio)SantiagoChile
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- Instituto Superior de Correlación Geológica (INSUGEO), CONICET‐UNTTucumánArgentina
- GIUV2016‐303, Department of Botany and GeologyUniversitat de ValènciaValènciaEspaña
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- Centro de AstrobiologíaInstituto Nacional de Técnica AeroespacialMadridEspaña
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- Instituto Superior de Correlación Geológica (INSUGEO), CONICET‐UNTTucumánArgentina
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- Millennium Nucleus of Patagonian Limit of Life (LiLi)ValdiviaChile
- Millennium Institute for Integrative Biology (iBio)SantiagoChile
- Instituto de Ciencias Ambientales y EvolutivasUniversidad Austral de ChileValdiviaChile
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Khanal A, Han SR, Lee JH, Oh TJ. Comparative Genome Analysis of Polar Mesorhizobium sp. PAMC28654 to Gain Insight into Tolerance to Salinity and Trace Element Stress. Microorganisms 2024; 12:120. [PMID: 38257947 PMCID: PMC10820077 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12010120] [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: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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In this study, Mesorhizobium sp. PAMC28654 was isolated from a soil sample collected from the polar region of Uganda. Whole-genome sequencing and comparative genomics were performed to better understand the genomic features necessary for Mesorhizobium sp. PAMC28654 to survive and thrive in extreme conditions and stresses. Additionally, diverse sequence analysis tools were employed for genomic investigation. The results of the analysis were then validated using wet-lab experiments. Genome analysis showed trace elements' resistant proteins (CopC, CopD, CzcD, and Acr3), exopolysaccharide (EPS)-producing proteins (ExoF and ExoQ), and nitrogen metabolic proteins (NarG, NarH, and NarI). The strain was positive for nitrate reduction. It was tolerant to 100 mM NaCl at 15 °C and 25 °C temperatures and resistant to multiple trace elements (up to 1 mM CuSO4·5H2O, 2 mM CoCl2·6H2O, 1 mM ZnSO4·7H2O, 0.05 mM Cd(NO3)2·4H2O, and 100 mM Na2HAsO4·7H2O at 15 °C and 0.25 mM CuSO4·5H2O, 2 mM CoCl2·6H2O, 0.5 mM ZnSO4·7H2O, 0.01 mM Cd(NO3)2·4H2O, and 100 mM Na2HAsO4·7H2O at 25 °C). This research contributes to our understanding of bacteria's ability to survive abiotic stresses. The isolated strain can be a potential candidate for implementation for environmental and agricultural purposes.
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- Anamika Khanal
- Genome-Based Bio-IT Convergence Institute, Asan 31460, Republic of Korea; (A.K.); (S.-R.H.)
- Bio Big Data-Based Chungnam Smart Clean Research Leader Training Program, SunMoon University, Asan 31460, Republic of Korea
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- Genome-Based Bio-IT Convergence Institute, Asan 31460, Republic of Korea; (A.K.); (S.-R.H.)
- Bio Big Data-Based Chungnam Smart Clean Research Leader Training Program, SunMoon University, Asan 31460, Republic of Korea
- Department of Life Science and Biochemical Engineering, Graduate School, SunMoon University, Asan 31460, Republic of Korea
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- Research Unit of Cryogenic Novel Materials, Korea Polar Research Institute, Incheon 21990, Republic of Korea;
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- Genome-Based Bio-IT Convergence Institute, Asan 31460, Republic of Korea; (A.K.); (S.-R.H.)
- Bio Big Data-Based Chungnam Smart Clean Research Leader Training Program, SunMoon University, Asan 31460, Republic of Korea
- Department of Life Science and Biochemical Engineering, Graduate School, SunMoon University, Asan 31460, Republic of Korea
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Biotechnology, SunMoon University, Asan 31460, Republic of Korea
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Wei C, Su F, Yue H, Song F, Li H. Spatial distribution characteristics of denitrification functional genes and the environmental drivers in Liaohe estuary wetland. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:1064-1078. [PMID: 38030842 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30938-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Genes nirS, nirK, and nosZ are specific for the denitrification process, which is associated with greenhouse gas N2O emission. The abundances and diversities of community containing these three genes are usually used as a common index to reflect the denitrification process, and they would be affected by differences in environmental factors caused by changes from warm to cold conditions. The quantification of denitrification in natural wetlands is complex, and straightforward identification of spatial distribution and drivers affecting the process is still developing. In this study, the bacterial communities, gene diversities, and relative abundances involved in denitrification were investigated in Liaohe Estuary Wetland. We analyzed the relative abundances, diversities, and communities of bacteria containing the three genes at warm and cold conditions using Illumina MiSeq sequencing and detected the potential environmental factors influencing their distribution by using a random forest algorithm. There are great differences in the community composition of the bacteria containing genes nirS, nirK, and nosZ. All the abundant taxa of nirS and nirK communities belonged to phylum Proteobacteria. Compared with the community composition of bacteria containing nirS and nirK, the community of bacteria containing nosZ is more diverse, and the subdivision taxa of phylum Euryarchaeota was also abundant in the community containing nosZ. The distribution characteristics of the relative abundance of nirS and nirK showed obvious differences both at warm and cold climate conditions. The oxidation-reduction potential, nitrite nitrogen, and salinity were detected as potential variables that might explain the diversity of nirS. The total nitrogen and nitrite nitrogen were the important variables for predicting the relative abundance of nirS at warm climate condition, while oxidation-reduction potential and pH contributed to the diversity of nirS at cold condition. The bulk density of sediment was detected as a potential variable affecting the relative abundance of nirK at warm and cold conditions, and diversity of nirK at warm condition, while nitrite nitrogen was detected as an important environmental factor for predicting the diversity of nirK at cold condition. Overall, our results show that the key environmental factors, which affect the relative abundance, diversity, and community of bacteria containing the functional denitrification genes, are not exactly the same, and the diversities of nirS, nirK, and nosZ have a higher environmental sensitivity than their relative abundances.
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- Chao Wei
- College of Water Conservancy, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, Liaoning, China
- Liaoning Panjin Wetland Ecosystem National Observation and Research Station, Shenyang, 110866, Liaoning, China
- Liaoning Shuangtai Estuary Wetland Ecosystem Research Station, Panjin, 124112, Liaoning, China
- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Ecological Restoration, Shenyang, 110866, Liaoning, China
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- College of Water Conservancy, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, Liaoning, China.
- Liaoning Panjin Wetland Ecosystem National Observation and Research Station, Shenyang, 110866, Liaoning, China.
- Liaoning Shuangtai Estuary Wetland Ecosystem Research Station, Panjin, 124112, Liaoning, China.
- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Ecological Restoration, Shenyang, 110866, Liaoning, China.
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- College of Water Conservancy, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, Liaoning, China
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- College of Water Conservancy, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, Liaoning, China
- Liaoning Panjin Wetland Ecosystem National Observation and Research Station, Shenyang, 110866, Liaoning, China
- Liaoning Shuangtai Estuary Wetland Ecosystem Research Station, Panjin, 124112, Liaoning, China
- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Ecological Restoration, Shenyang, 110866, Liaoning, China
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- College of Water Conservancy, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, Liaoning, China
- Liaoning Panjin Wetland Ecosystem National Observation and Research Station, Shenyang, 110866, Liaoning, China
- Liaoning Shuangtai Estuary Wetland Ecosystem Research Station, Panjin, 124112, Liaoning, China
- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Ecological Restoration, Shenyang, 110866, Liaoning, China
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Hollensteiner J, Schneider D, Poehlein A, Brinkhoff T, Daniel R. Pan-genome analysis of six Paracoccus type strain genomes reveal lifestyle traits. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0287947. [PMID: 38117845 PMCID: PMC10732464 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0287947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/22/2023] Open
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The genus Paracoccus capable of inhabiting a variety of different ecological niches both, marine and terrestrial, is globally distributed. In addition, Paracoccus is taxonomically, metabolically and regarding lifestyle highly diverse. Until now, little is known on how Paracoccus can adapt to such a range of different ecological niches and lifestyles. In the present study, the genus Paracoccus was phylogenomically analyzed (n = 160) and revisited, allowing species level classification of 16 so far unclassified Paracoccus sp. strains and detection of five misclassifications. Moreover, we performed pan-genome analysis of Paracoccus-type strains, isolated from a variety of ecological niches, including different soils, tidal flat sediment, host association such as the bluespotted cornetfish, Bugula plumosa, and the reef-building coral Stylophora pistillata to elucidate either i) the importance of lifestyle and adaptation potential, and ii) the role of the genomic equipment and niche adaptation potential. Six complete genomes were de novo hybrid assembled using a combination of short and long-read technologies. These Paracoccus genomes increase the number of completely closed high-quality genomes of type strains from 15 to 21. Pan-genome analysis revealed an open pan-genome composed of 13,819 genes with a minimal chromosomal core (8.84%) highlighting the genomic adaptation potential and the huge impact of extra-chromosomal elements. All genomes are shaped by the acquisition of various mobile genetic elements including genomic islands, prophages, transposases, and insertion sequences emphasizing their genomic plasticity. In terms of lifestyle, each mobile genetic elements should be evaluated separately with respect to the ecological context. Free-living genomes, in contrast to host-associated, tend to comprise (1) larger genomes, or the highest number of extra-chromosomal elements, (2) higher number of genomic islands and insertion sequence elements, and (3) a lower number of intact prophage regions. Regarding lifestyle adaptations, free-living genomes share genes linked to genetic exchange via T4SS, especially relevant for Paracoccus, known for their numerous extrachromosomal elements, enabling adaptation to dynamic environments. Conversely, host-associated genomes feature diverse genes involved in molecule transport, cell wall modification, attachment, stress protection, DNA repair, carbon, and nitrogen metabolism. Due to the vast number of adaptive genes, Paracoccus can quickly adapt to changing environmental conditions.
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- Jacqueline Hollensteiner
- Genomic and Applied Microbiology and Göttingen Genomics Laboratory, Institute of Microbiology and Genetics, Georg-August University of Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Genomic and Applied Microbiology and Göttingen Genomics Laboratory, Institute of Microbiology and Genetics, Georg-August University of Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Genomic and Applied Microbiology and Göttingen Genomics Laboratory, Institute of Microbiology and Genetics, Georg-August University of Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Institute for Chemistry and Biology of the Marine Environment, University of Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Genomic and Applied Microbiology and Göttingen Genomics Laboratory, Institute of Microbiology and Genetics, Georg-August University of Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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Stanfill SB, Hecht SS, Joerger AC, González PJ, Maia LB, Rivas MG, Moura JJG, Gupta AK, Le Brun NE, Crack JC, Hainaut P, Sparacino-Watkins C, Tyx RE, Pillai SD, Zaatari GS, Henley SJ, Blount BC, Watson CH, Kaina B, Mehrotra R. From cultivation to cancer: formation of N-nitrosamines and other carcinogens in smokeless tobacco and their mutagenic implications. Crit Rev Toxicol 2023; 53:658-701. [PMID: 38050998 DOI: 10.1080/10408444.2023.2264327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Tobacco use is a major cause of preventable morbidity and mortality globally. Tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco (ST), generally contain tobacco-specific N-nitrosamines (TSNAs), such as N'-nitrosonornicotine (NNN) and 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-butanone (NNK), which are potent carcinogens that cause mutations in critical genes in human DNA. This review covers the series of biochemical and chemical transformations, related to TSNAs, leading from tobacco cultivation to cancer initiation. A key aim of this review is to provide a greater understanding of TSNAs: their precursors, the microbial and chemical mechanisms that contribute to their formation in ST, their mutagenicity leading to cancer due to ST use, and potential means of lowering TSNA levels in tobacco products. TSNAs are not present in harvested tobacco but can form due to nitrosating agents reacting with tobacco alkaloids present in tobacco during certain types of curing. TSNAs can also form during or following ST production when certain microorganisms perform nitrate metabolism, with dissimilatory nitrate reductases converting nitrate to nitrite that is then released into tobacco and reacts chemically with tobacco alkaloids. When ST usage occurs, TSNAs are absorbed and metabolized to reactive compounds that form DNA adducts leading to mutations in critical target genes, including the RAS oncogenes and the p53 tumor suppressor gene. DNA repair mechanisms remove most adducts induced by carcinogens, thus preventing many but not all mutations. Lastly, because TSNAs and other agents cause cancer, previously documented strategies for lowering their levels in ST products are discussed, including using tobacco with lower nornicotine levels, pasteurization and other means of eliminating microorganisms, omitting fermentation and fire-curing, refrigerating ST products, and including nitrite scavenging chemicals as ST ingredients.
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- Stephen B Stanfill
- Tobacco and Volatiles Branch, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Structural Genomics Consortium (SGC), Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Physics, Universidad Nacional Litoral, and CONICET, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Department of Chemistry, LAQV, REQUIMTE, NOVA School of Science and Technology (FCT NOVA), Caparica, Portugal
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- Department of Physics, Universidad Nacional Litoral, and CONICET, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Department of Chemistry, LAQV, REQUIMTE, NOVA School of Science and Technology (FCT NOVA), Caparica, Portugal
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- School of Chemistry, Centre for Molecular and Structural Biochemistry, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- School of Chemistry, Centre for Molecular and Structural Biochemistry, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- Institute for Advanced Biosciences, Grenoble Alpes University, Grenoble, France
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- University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Vascular Medicine Institute, PA, USA
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- Tobacco and Volatiles Branch, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, National Center for Electron Beam Research, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Tobacco and Volatiles Branch, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Tobacco and Volatiles Branch, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Institute of Toxicology, University Medical Center, Mainz, Germany
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- Centre for Health, Innovation and Policy Foundation, Noida, India
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Pan Y, Sun RZ, Wang Y, Chen GL, Fu YY, Yu HQ. Carbon source shaped microbial ecology, metabolism and performance in denitrification systems. WATER RESEARCH 2023; 243:120330. [PMID: 37482010 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.120330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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The limited information on microbial interactions and metabolic patterns in denitrification systems, especially those fed with different carbon sources, has hindered the establishment of ecological linkages between microscale connections and macroscopic reactor performance. In this work, denitrification performance, metabolic patterns, and ecological structure were investigated in parallel well-controlled bioreactors with four representative carbon sources, i.e., methanol, glycerol, acetate, and glucose. After long-term acclimation, significant differences were observed among the four bioreactors in terms of denitrification rates, organic utilization, and heterotrophic bacterial yields. Different carbon sources induced the succession of denitrifying microbiota toward different ecological structures and exhibited distinct metabolic patterns. Methanol-fed reactors showed distinctive microbial carbon utilization pathways and a more intricate microbial interaction network, leading to significant variations in organic utilization and metabolite production compared to other carbon sources. Three keystone taxa belonging to the Verrucomicrobiota phylum, SJA-15 order and the Kineosphaera genus appeared as network hubs in the methanol, glycerol, and acetate-fed systems, playing essential roles in their ecological functions. Several highly connected species were also identified within the glucose-fed system. The close relationship between microbial metabolites, ecological structures, and system performances suggests that this complex network relationship may greatly contribute to the efficient operation of bioreactors.
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- Yuan Pan
- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Industrial Wastewater and Environmental Treatment, Hefei 230026, China
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- School of Resources & Environmental Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Industrial Wastewater and Environmental Treatment, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China.
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Rose GK, Thakur B, Soni R, Soni SK. Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using nitrate reductase from Aspergillus terreus N4 and their potential use as a non-alcoholic disinfectant. J Biotechnol 2023; 373:49-62. [PMID: 37423523 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2023.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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Green technology has been developed for the quick production of stabilized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), with the assistance of nitrate reductase from an isolated culture of Aspergillus terreus N4. The organism's intracellular and periplasmic fractions contained nitrate reductase, with the former demonstrating the highest activity of 0.20 IU/g of mycelium. When the fungus was cultivated in a medium comprising 1.056% glucose, 1.836% peptone, 0.3386% yeast extract, and 0.025% KNO3, the greatest nitrate reductase productivity of 0.3268 IU/g was achieved. Statistical modeling via response surface methodology was used to optimize the enzyme production. The periplasmic and intracellular enzyme fractions were found to convert Ag+ to Ag0, initiating synthesis within 20 min, with predominant nanoparticle sizes between 25 and 30 nm. By normalizing the effects of temperature, pH, AgNO3 concentration, and mycelium age with a variable shaking period for enzyme release, the production of AgNPs with the periplasmic fraction was optimized. The synthesis of nanoparticles occurred at temperatures of 30, 40, and 50 °C, with the highest yield observed at 40 and 50 °C during shorter incubation periods. Similarly, the nanoparticles were synthesized at pH levels of 7.0, 8.0, and 9.0, with the greatest production observed at pH 8.0 and 9.0 at lower incubation periods. The antimicrobial activity of AgNPs was demonstrated against common foodborne pathogens, including Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella typhimurium, indicating their potential as non-alcoholic disinfectants.
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- Gaurav Kumar Rose
- Department of Microbiology, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, D.A.V. College, Chandigarh 160011, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India.
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Guo L, Lin W, Cao C, Li C. Integrated rice-crayfish farming system does not mitigate the global warming potential during rice season. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 867:161520. [PMID: 36646218 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.161520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Integrated rice-crayfish farming system (RCS) has become increasingly popular in China. However, previous research has largely ignored the effect of trench around the paddy field on GHG emissions, which may cause inaccurate estimation of the global warming potential (GWP) from the system. This study compared the GWP between rice monoculture (RM) and RCS. The results indicated that the field of RCS had significantly lower CH4 emissions compared with RM due to lower mcrA abundance and higher pmoA abundance, while there was no difference in N2O emissions. In addition, the trench resulted in remarkably more CH4 emissions due to higher mcrA abundance and lower pmoA abundance and less N2O emissions than the field in RCS. In general, RCS seems not to mitigate GWP compared with RM due to more CH4 emissions from the trench in the current mode. Furthermore, our results indicate that RCS can reduce GWP relative to RM only when the area ratio of the trench to the system is controlled to be lower than 13.9 %.
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- Lijin Guo
- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China; International Magnesium Institute, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 3550002, PR China
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- College of Forestry, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 3550002, PR China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China; Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Grain Industry, Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434023, PR China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China; Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Grain Industry, Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434023, PR China.
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Wells M, Kim M, Akob DM, Basu P, Stolz JF. Impact of the Dimethyl Sulfoxide Reductase Superfamily on the Evolution of Biogeochemical Cycles. Microbiol Spectr 2023; 11:e0414522. [PMID: 36951557 PMCID: PMC10100899 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.04145-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023] Open
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The dimethyl sulfoxide reductase (or MopB) family is a diverse assemblage of enzymes found throughout Bacteria and Archaea. Many of these enzymes are believed to have been present in the last universal common ancestor (LUCA) of all cellular lineages. However, gaps in knowledge remain about how MopB enzymes evolved and how this diversification of functions impacted global biogeochemical cycles through geologic time. In this study, we perform maximum likelihood phylogenetic analyses on manually curated comparative genomic and metagenomic data sets containing over 47,000 distinct MopB homologs. We demonstrate that these enzymes constitute a catalytically and mechanistically diverse superfamily defined not by the molybdopterin- or tungstopterin-containing [molybdopterin or tungstopterin bis(pyranopterin guanine dinucleotide) (Mo/W-bisPGD)] cofactor but rather by the structural fold that binds it in the protein. Our results suggest that major metabolic innovations were the result of the loss of the metal cofactor or the gain or loss of protein domains. Phylogenetic analyses also demonstrated that formate oxidation and CO2 reduction were the ancestral functions of the superfamily, traits that have been vertically inherited from the LUCA. Nearly all of the other families, which drive all other biogeochemical cycles mediated by this superfamily, originated in the bacterial domain. Thus, organisms from Bacteria have been the key drivers of catalytic and biogeochemical innovations within the superfamily. The relative ordination of MopB families and their associated catalytic activities emphasize fundamental mechanisms of evolution in this superfamily. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of prokaryotic adaptability in response to the transition from an anoxic to an oxidized atmosphere. IMPORTANCE The MopB superfamily constitutes a repertoire of metalloenzymes that are central to enduring mysteries in microbiology, from the origin of life and how microorganisms and biogeochemical cycles have coevolved over deep time to how anaerobic life adapted to increasing concentrations of O2 during the transition from an anoxic to an oxic world. Our work emphasizes that phylogenetic analyses can reveal how domain gain or loss events, the acquisition of novel partner subunits, and the loss of metal cofactors can stimulate novel radiations of enzymes that dramatically increase the catalytic versatility of superfamilies. We also contend that the superfamily concept in protein evolution can uncover surprising kinships between enzymes that have remarkably different catalytic and physiological functions.
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- Michael Wells
- Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
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- Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
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- United States Geological Survey, Geology, Energy, and Minerals Science Center, Reston, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Thakur P, Gauba P. Identification and examination of nitrogen metabolic genes in Lelliottia amnigena PTJIIT1005 for their ability to perform nitrate remediation. BMC Genomics 2023; 24:104. [PMID: 36894890 PMCID: PMC9999607 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-023-09207-6] [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: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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Lelliottia amnigena PTJIIT1005 is a bacterium that utilizes nitrate as the sole nitrogen source and can remediate nitrate from media. The annotation was done related to nitrogen metabolic genes using the PATRIC, RAST tools, and PGAP from the genome sequence of this bacterium. Multiple sequence alignments and phylogenetic analysis of respiratory nitrate reductase, assimilatory nitrate reductase, nitrite reductase, glutamine synthetase, hydroxylamine reductase, nitric oxide reductase genes from PTJIIT1005 were done to find out sequence identities with the most similar species. The identification of operon arrangement in bacteria was also identified. The PATRIC KEGG feature mapped the N-metabolic pathway to identify the chemical process, and the 3D structure of representative enzymes was also elucidated. The putative protein 3D structure was analyzed using I-TASSER software. It gave good quality protein models of all nitrogen metabolism genes and showed good sequence identity with reference templates, approximately 81-99%, except for two genes; assimilatory nitrate reductase and nitrite reductase. This study suggested that PTJIIT1005 can remove N-nitrate from water because of having N-assimilation and denitrification genes.
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- Preeti Thakur
- Department of Biotechnology, Jaypee Institute of Information & Technology, Noida, 201307, India
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- Dean & Head of Biotechnology Department, Jaypee Institute of Information & Technology, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201307, India.
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Xiao S, Wang W, Amanze C, Anaman R, Fosua BA, Zeng W. Antimony oxidation and whole genome sequencing of Phytobacter sp. X4 isolated from contaminated soil near a flotation site. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 445:130462. [PMID: 36444812 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The conversion of the more toxic Sb(III) into less toxic Sb(V) is an effective strategy for the treatment of antimony-contaminated sites. In this study, a strain, Phytobacter sp. X4, which can tolerate high concentrations of antimony and can use nitrate as an electron acceptor for Sb(III) oxidation under anaerobic conditions, was isolated from the deep soil of an antimony mine flotation tailing. Unlike other antimony oxidizing bacteria, X4 oxidized better under high Sb(III) concentration, and the oxidation efficiency of 10 mM Sb(III) reached the maximum at 110 h with 61.8 %. Kinetic study showed X4 yielded a Vmax of 1.093 μM∙min-1 and a Km of 718.2 μM. The genome of Phytobacter sp. X4 consists of a complete circular chromosome and two plasmids. In addition, X4 had more metal(loid)s resistance genes and highly expressed genes than other Phytobacter spp., reflecting its stronger adaptive advantage in harsh survival environments. We also analyzed the origin and evolution of arsB, arsC, and arsH, which may have been transferred horizontally from other species. iscR and arsH may have an important contribution to Sb(III) oxidation. Thus, Phytobacter sp. X4 has a good ability to remediate high antimony-contaminated sites and can be applied to an anaerobic environment.
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- Shanshan Xiao
- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, 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, Changsha 410083, China.
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Goff JL, Chen Y, Thorgersen MP, Hoang LT, Poole FL, Szink EG, Siuzdak G, Petzold CJ, Adams MWW. Mixed heavy metal stress induces global iron starvation response. THE ISME JOURNAL 2023; 17:382-392. [PMID: 36572723 PMCID: PMC9938188 DOI: 10.1038/s41396-022-01351-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Multiple heavy metal contamination is an increasingly common global problem. Heavy metals have the potential to disrupt microbially mediated biogeochemical cycling. However, systems-level studies on the effects of combinations of heavy metals on bacteria are lacking. For this study, we focused on the Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR; Oak Ridge, TN, USA) subsurface which is contaminated with several heavy metals and high concentrations of nitrate. Using a native Bacillus cereus isolate that represents a dominant species at this site, we assessed the combined impact of eight metal contaminants, all at site-relevant concentrations, on cell processes through an integrated multi-omics approach that included discovery proteomics, targeted metabolomics, and targeted gene-expression profiling. The combination of eight metals impacted cell physiology in a manner that could not have been predicted from summing phenotypic responses to the individual metals. Exposure to the metal mixture elicited a global iron starvation response not observed during individual metal exposures. This disruption of iron homeostasis resulted in decreased activity of the iron-cofactor-containing nitrate and nitrite reductases, both of which are important in biological nitrate removal at the site. We propose that the combinatorial effects of simultaneous exposure to multiple heavy metals is an underappreciated yet significant form of cell stress in the environment with the potential to disrupt global nutrient cycles and to impede bioremediation efforts at mixed waste sites. Our work underscores the need to shift from single- to multi-metal studies for assessing and predicting the impacts of complex contaminants on microbial systems.
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- Jennifer L. Goff
- grid.213876.90000 0004 1936 738XDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA USA
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- grid.184769.50000 0001 2231 4551Biological Systems and Engineering, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA USA
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- grid.213876.90000 0004 1936 738XDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA USA
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- grid.214007.00000000122199231Scripps Center for Metabolomics, Scripps Research, La Jolla, CA USA
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- grid.213876.90000 0004 1936 738XDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA USA
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- grid.213876.90000 0004 1936 738XDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA USA
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- grid.214007.00000000122199231Scripps Center for Metabolomics, Scripps Research, La Jolla, CA USA
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- grid.184769.50000 0001 2231 4551Biological Systems and Engineering, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA USA
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- grid.213876.90000 0004 1936 738XDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA USA
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Zha Y, Wan R, Wu M, Ye P, Ye L, Li X, Yang H, Luo J. A hormesis-like effect of FeS on heterotrophic denitrification and its mechanisms. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 311:136855. [PMID: 36243086 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136855] [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: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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To alleviate the insufficiency of carbon source in sewage, many sulfur-containing inorganic electron donors were added into traditional heterotrophic denitrification process. However, the effects of extraneous inorganic electron donors on heterotrophic denitrification were still largely unknown. In this study, a hormesis-like effect of ferrous sulfide (FeS, a representative inorganic electron donors) on Paracoccus denitrificans was observed. Total nitrogen (TN) removal efficiency of P. denitrificans rose by 15% with the increase of FeS dosage from 0 to 0.3 g L-1 (low level), whereas the TN removal significantly decreased to 53% as the dosage of FeS mounted up to 5.0 g L-1 (high level). Furthermore, the impacts of FeS on glucose utilization and bacterial growth exhibited hormesis-like effects. A subsequent mechanistic study revealed that above influences were caused by its released ions (Fe2+, Fe3+, and S2-) rather than particle size. Further study illustrated that low dosage of FeS released a small amount of Fe2+ and Fe3+, which provided sufficient electrons via promoting glucose utilization, then improved denitrification. Conversely, FeS with high dosage inhibited denitrification via its released S2-, which suppressed the activity of key denitrifying enzymes rather than influenced glucose metabolism and electron provision. Our results provide an insight into improving denitrification efficiency of the mixotrophic process coexisting with autotrophic and heterotrophic denitrifiers.
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- Yunyi Zha
- School of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui, 241002, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui, 241002, China.
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui, 241002, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui, 241002, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui, 241002, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui, 241002, China
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- Anhui Phoneya Environmental Technology Co. Ltd., Donghu Innovation Center, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, China
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- College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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The Contribution of Nitrate Dissimilation to Nitrate Consumption in narG- and napA-Containing Nitrate Reducers with Various Oxygen and Nitrate Supplies. Microbiol Spectr 2022; 10:e0069522. [PMID: 36453888 PMCID: PMC9769761 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00695-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Nitrate reducers containing narG or napA play an important role in the nitrogen cycle, but little is known about their functional differentiations in relation to environmental changes. In this study, three types of nitrate reducers in the genus Pseudomonas, including strains containing narG (G type), napA (A type) and both narG and napA (GA type), were selected to explore their functional performances under varied nitrate and oxygen concentrations. Their growth characteristics, nitrate consumption, and dissimilatory nitrate-reducing activity were investigated. Growth and nitrate consumption of all three types of strains were generally promoted with increasing oxygen and nitrate concentrations. However, their dissimilatory nitrate-reducing activities were restricted by oxygen supply. When supplied with 0.25 mM KNO3, A-type strains showed a higher growth rate but lower activity of dissimilatory nitrate reduction (DNR) than G-type strains, regardless of oxygen concentration. However, when nitrate concentration increased to 0.75 mM or 5 mM, G-type strains displayed stronger capability of nitrate consumption and DNR than A-type strains under anaerobic conditions, whereas under oxygenated conditions, A-type strains exhibited higher growth and nitrate consumption but weaker DNR than G-type strains. The GA-type strains appeared similar to G type under anaerobic conditions but performed more similarly to A type in aerobic environments. In summary, the nitrate consumption of narG-containing nitrate reducers is mainly caused by DNR in both anaerobic and aerobic environments, while the large proportion of nitrate consumption in A-type nitrate reducers under the aerobic condition is attributed to the assimilation by cell growth. IMPORTANCE Nitrate reducers containing narG or napA are ubiquitous, but little is known about their functional performance in various environments. Our study provides an important clue that the nitrate consumption of narG-containing strains is mainly caused by dissimilatory reduction in the environments, while that of napA-containing nitrate reducers under anaerobic conditions is ascribed to nitrate dissimilation but under the aerobic condition is attributed to the assimilation by cell growth. This finding broadens the understanding of aerobic nitrate reduction in the nitrogen cycle and highlights the important role of narG-containing bacteria in nitrate reduction under aerobic conditions.
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Singh AK, Nakhate SP, Gupta RK, Chavan AR, Poddar BJ, Prakash O, Shouche YS, Purohit HJ, Khardenavis AA. Mining the landfill soil metagenome for denitrifying methanotrophic taxa and validation of methane oxidation in microcosm. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 215:114199. [PMID: 36058281 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.114199] [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: 05/17/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In the present study, the microbial community residing at different depths of the landfill was characterized to assess their roles in serving as a methane sink. Physico-chemical characterization revealed the characteristic signatures of anaerobic degradation of organic matter in the bottom soil (50-60 cm) and, active process of aerobic denitrification in the top soil (0-10 cm). This was also reflected from the higher abundance of bacterial domain in the top soil metagenome represented by dominant phyla Proteobacteria and Actinobacteria which are prime decomposers of organic matter in landfill soils. The multiple fold higher relative abundances of the two most abundant genera; Streptomyces and Intrasporangium in the top soil depicted greater denitrifying taxa in top soil than the bottom soil. Amongst the aerobic methanotrophs, the genera Methylomonas, Methylococcus, Methylocella, and Methylacidiphilum were abundantly found in the top soil metagenome that were essential for oxidizing methane generated in the landfill. On the other hand, the dominance of archaeal domain represented by Methanosarcina and Methanoculleus in the bottom soil highlighted the complete anaerobic digestion of organic components via acetoclasty, carboxydotrophy, hydrogenotrophy, methylotrophy. Functional characterization revealed a higher abundance of methane monooxygenase gene in the top soil and methyl coenzyme M reductase gene in the bottom soil that correlated with the higher relative abundance of aerobic methanotrophs in the top soil while methane generation being the active process in the highly anaerobic bottom soil in the landfill. The activity dependent abundance of endogenous microbial communities in the different zones of the landfill was further validated by microcosm studies in serum bottles which established the ability of the methanotrophic community for methane metabolism in the top soil and their potential to serve as sink for methane. The study provides a better understanding about the methanotrophs in correlation with their endogenous environment, so that these bacteria can be used in resolving the environmental issues related to methane and nitrogen management at landfill site.
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- Ashish Kumar Singh
- Environmental Biotechnology and Genomics Division, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nehru Marg, Nagpur, 440020, Maharashtra, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Environmental Biotechnology and Genomics Division, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nehru Marg, Nagpur, 440020, Maharashtra, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Environmental Biotechnology and Genomics Division, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nehru Marg, Nagpur, 440020, Maharashtra, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Environmental Biotechnology and Genomics Division, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nehru Marg, Nagpur, 440020, Maharashtra, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Environmental Biotechnology and Genomics Division, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nehru Marg, Nagpur, 440020, Maharashtra, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- National Centre for Microbial Resource, National Centre for Cell Sciences, Pune, Maharashtra, 411007, India
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- National Centre for Microbial Resource, National Centre for Cell Sciences, Pune, Maharashtra, 411007, India
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- Environmental Biotechnology and Genomics Division, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nehru Marg, Nagpur, 440020, Maharashtra, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Environmental Biotechnology and Genomics Division, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nehru Marg, Nagpur, 440020, Maharashtra, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
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Boettger JD, Neubauer C, Kopf SH, Kubicki JD. Microbial Denitrification: Active Site and Reaction Path Models Predict New Isotopic Fingerprints. ACS EARTH & SPACE CHEMISTRY 2022; 6:2582-2594. [PMID: 36425342 PMCID: PMC9677970 DOI: 10.1021/acsearthspacechem.2c00102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The study of isotopic fingerprints in nitrate (δ15N, δ18O, Δ17O) has enabled pivotal insights into the global nitrogen cycle and revealed new knowledge gaps. Measuring populations of isotopic homologs of intact NO3 - ions (isotopologues) shows promise to advance the understanding of nitrogen cycling processes; however, we need new theory and predictions to guide laboratory experiments and field studies. We investigated the hypothesis that the isotopic composition of the residual nitrate pool is controlled by the N-O bond-breaking step in Nar dissimilatory nitrate reductase using molecular models of the enzyme active sites and associated kinetic isotope effects (KIEs). We integrated the molecular model results into reaction path models representing the reduction of nitrate under either closed-system or steady-state conditions. The predicted intrinsic KIE (15ε and 18ε) of the Nar active site matches observed fractionations in both culture and environmental studies. This is what would be expected if the isotopic composition of marine nitrate were controlled by dissimilatory nitrate reduction by Nar. For a closed system, the molecular models predict a pronounced negative 15N-18O clumping anomaly in residual nitrate. This signal could encode information about the amount of nitrate consumed in a closed system and thus constrain initial nitrate concentration and its isotopic composition. Similar clumped isotope anomalies can potentially be used to distinguish whether a system is open or closed to new nitrate addition. These mechanistic predictions can be tested and refined in combination with emerging ESI-Orbitrap measurements.
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- Jason D. Boettger
- Department
of Earth, Environmental, and Resource Sciences, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas 79968, United States
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- Department
of Geological Sciences & Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80303, United States
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- Department
of Geological Sciences & Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80303, United States
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- Department
of Earth, Environmental, and Resource Sciences, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas 79968, United States
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Hu R, Liu S, Huang W, Nan Q, Strong PJ, Saleem M, Zhou Z, Luo Z, Shu F, Yan Q, He Z, Wang C. Evidence for Assimilatory Nitrate Reduction as a Previously Overlooked Pathway of Reactive Nitrogen Transformation in Estuarine Suspended Particulate Matter. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2022; 56:14852-14866. [PMID: 36098560 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c04390] [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] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Suspended particulate matter (SPM) contributes to the loss of reactive nitrogen (Nr) in estuarine ecosystems. Although denitrification and anaerobic ammonium oxidation in SPM compensate for the current imbalance of global nitrogen (N) inputs and sinks, it is largely unclear whether other pathways for Nr transformation exist in SPM. Here, we combined stable isotope measurements with metagenomics and metatranscriptomics to verify the occurrence of dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium (DNRA) in the SPM of the Pearl River Estuary (PRE). Surprisingly, the conventional functional genes of DNRA (nirBD) were abundant and highly expressed in SPM, which was inconsistent with a low potential rate. Through taxonomic and comparative genomic analyses, we demonstrated that nitrite reductase (NirBD) in conjunction with assimilatory nitrate reductase (NasA) performed assimilatory nitrate reduction (ANR) in SPM, and diverse alpha- and gamma-proteobacterial lineages were identified as key active heterotrophic ANR bacteria. Moreover, ANR was predicted to have a relative higher occurrence than denitrification and DNRA in a survey of Nr transformation pathways in SPM across the PRE spanning 65 km. Collectively, this study characterizes a previously overlooked pathway of Nr transformation mediated by heterotrophic ANR bacteria in SPM and has important implications for our understanding of N cycling in estuaries.
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- Ruiwen Hu
- Environmental Microbiomics Research Center, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510006, China
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- Environmental Microbiomics Research Center, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510006, China
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- Environmental Microbiomics Research Center, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510006, China
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- Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, 28359Bremen, Germany
- Institute of Environmental Science and Technology, College of Environment and Resource Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou310029, PR China
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- School of Biology and Environmental Science, Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy.Queensland University of Technology, BrisbaneQLD 4001, Australia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Alabama State University, Montgomery, Alabama36104, United States
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- Environmental Microbiomics Research Center, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510006, China
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- Environmental Microbiomics Research Center, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510006, China
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- Environmental Microbiomics Research Center, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510006, China
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- Environmental Microbiomics Research Center, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510006, China
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- Environmental Microbiomics Research Center, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510006, China
- College of Agronomy, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha410128, China
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- Environmental Microbiomics Research Center, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou510006, China
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Chen X, Tang K, Zhang M, Liu S, Chen M, Zhan P, Fan W, Chen CTA, Zhang Y. Genome-centric insight into metabolically active microbial population in shallow-sea hydrothermal vents. MICROBIOME 2022; 10:170. [PMID: 36242065 PMCID: PMC9563475 DOI: 10.1186/s40168-022-01351-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Geothermal systems have contributed greatly to both our understanding of the functions of extreme life and the evolutionary history of life itself. Shallow-sea hydrothermal systems are ecological intermediates of deep-sea systems and terrestrial springs, harboring unique and complexed ecosystems, which are well-lit and present physicochemical gradients. The microbial communities of deep-sea and terrestrial geothermal systems have been well-studied at the population genome level, yet little is known about the communities inhabiting the shallow-sea hydrothermal systems and how they compare to those inhabiting other geothermal systems. RESULTS Here, we used genome-resolved metagenomic and metaproteomic approaches to probe into the genetic potential and protein expression of microorganisms from the shallow-sea vent fluids off Kueishantao Island. The families Nautiliaceae and Campylobacteraceae within the Epsilonbacteraeota and the Thiomicrospiraceae within the Gammaproteobacteria were prevalent in vent fluids over a 3-year sampling period. We successfully reconstructed the in situ metabolic modules of the predominant populations within the Epsilonbacteraeota and Gammaproteobacteria by mapping the metaproteomic data back to metagenome-assembled genomes. Those active bacteria could use the reductive tricarboxylic acid cycle or Calvin-Benson-Bassham cycle for autotrophic carbon fixation, with the ability to use reduced sulfur species, hydrogen or formate as electron donors, and oxygen as a terminal electron acceptor via cytochrome bd oxidase or cytochrome bb3 oxidase. Comparative metagenomic and genomic analyses revealed dramatic differences between submarine and terrestrial geothermal systems, including microbial functional potentials for carbon fixation and energy conversion. Furthermore, shallow-sea hydrothermal systems shared many of the major microbial genera that were first isolated from deep-sea and terrestrial geothermal systems, while deep-sea and terrestrial geothermal systems shared few genera. CONCLUSIONS The metabolic machinery of the active populations within Epsilonbacteraeota and Gammaproteobacteria at shallow-sea vents can mirror those living at deep-sea vents. With respect to specific taxa and metabolic potentials, the microbial realm in the shallow-sea hydrothermal system presented ecological linkage to both deep-sea and terrestrial geothermal systems. Video Abstract.
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- Xiaofeng Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, College of Ocean and Earth Science, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, College of Ocean and Earth Science, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, College of Ocean and Earth Science, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, College of Ocean and Earth Science, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, College of Ocean and Earth Science, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, College of Ocean and Earth Science, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Ocean College, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan, China
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- Institute of Marine Geology and Chemistry, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, College of Ocean and Earth Science, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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Real-time detection of response regulator phosphorylation dynamics in live bacteria. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2022; 119:e2201204119. [PMID: 35994658 PMCID: PMC9436347 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2201204119] [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] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Bacteria utilize two-component system (TCS) signal transduction pathways to sense and adapt to changing environments. In a typical TCS, a stimulus induces a sensor histidine kinase (SHK) to phosphorylate a response regulator (RR), which then dimerizes and activates a transcriptional response. Here, we demonstrate that oligomerization-dependent depolarization of excitation light by fused mNeonGreen fluorescent protein probes enables real-time monitoring of RR dimerization dynamics in live bacteria. Using inducible promoters to independently express SHKs and RRs, we detect RR dimerization within seconds of stimulus addition in several model pathways. We go on to combine experiments with mathematical modeling to reveal that TCS phosphosignaling accelerates with SHK expression but decelerates with RR expression and SHK phosphatase activity. We further observe pulsatile activation of the SHK NarX in response to addition and depletion of the extracellular electron acceptor nitrate when the corresponding TCS is expressed from both inducible systems and the native chromosomal operon. Finally, we combine our method with polarized light microscopy to enable single-cell measurements of RR dimerization under changing stimulus conditions. Direct in vivo characterization of RR oligomerization dynamics should enable insights into the regulation of bacterial physiology.
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Braley SE, Kwon HY, Xu S, Dalton EZ, Jakubikova E, Smith JM. Buffer Assists Electrocatalytic Nitrite Reduction by a Cobalt Macrocycle Complex. Inorg Chem 2022; 61:12998-13006. [PMID: 35948065 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c00909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This work reports a combined experimental and computational study of the activation of an otherwise catalytically inactive cobalt complex, [Co(TIM)Br2]+, for aqueous nitrite reduction. The presence of phosphate buffer leads to efficient electrocatalysis, with rapid reduction to ammonium occurring close to the thermodynamic potential and with high Faradaic efficiency. At neutral pH, increasing buffer concentrations increase catalytic current while simultaneously decreasing overpotential, although high concentrations have an inhibitory effect. Controlled potential electrolysis and rotating ring-disk electrode experiments indicate that ammonium is directly produced from nitrite by [Co(TIM)Br2]+, along with hydroxylamine. Mechanistic investigations implicate a vital role for the phosphate buffer, specifically as a proton shuttle, although high buffer concentrations inhibit catalysis. These results indicate a role for buffer in the design of electrocatalysts for nitrogen oxide conversion.
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- Sarah E Braley
- Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 800 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, Indiana 47401, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, North Carolina State University, 2620 Yarbrough Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 800 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, Indiana 47401, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 800 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, Indiana 47401, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, North Carolina State University, 2620 Yarbrough Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 800 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, Indiana 47401, United States
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Li S, Jiang Z, Ji G. Effect of sulfur sources on the competition between denitrification and DNRA. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 305:119322. [PMID: 35447253 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The fate of nitrogen is controlled by the competition between nitrate reduction pathways. Denitrification removes nitrogen in the system to the atmosphere, whereas dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonia (DNRA) retains nitrate in the form of ammonia. Different microbes specialize in the oxidation of different electron donors, thus electron donors might influence the outcomes of the competition. Here, we investigated the fate of nitrate with five forms of sulfur as electron donors. Chemoautotrophic nitrate reduction did not continue after the passages of the enrichments with sulfide, sulfite and pyrite. Nitrate reduction rate was the highest in the enrichment with thiosulfate. Denitrification was stimulated and no DNRA was observed with thiosulfate, while both denitrification and DNRA were stimulated with elemental sulfur. Metagenomes of the enrichments were assembled and binned into ten genomes. The enriched populations with thiosulfate included Thiobacillus, Lentimicrobium, Sulfurovum and Hydrogenophaga, all of which contained genes involved in sulfur oxidation. Elemental sulfur-based DNRA was performed by Thiobacillus (with NrfA and NirB) and Nocardioides (with only NirB). Our study established a link between sulfur sources, nitrate reduction pathways and microbial populations.
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- Shengjie Li
- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Department of Environmental Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Department of Environmental Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Department of Environmental Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China.
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Liang B, Sun G, Zhang X, Nie Q, Zhao Y, Yang J. Recent Advances, Challenges and Metabolic Engineering Strategies in the Biosynthesis of 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid. Biotechnol Bioeng 2022; 119:2639-2668. [PMID: 35781640 DOI: 10.1002/bit.28170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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As an attractive and valuable platform chemical, 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP) can be used to produce a variety of industrially important commodity chemicals and biodegradable polymers. Moreover, the biosynthesis of 3-HP has drawn much attention in recent years due to its sustainability and environmental friendliness. Here, we focus on recent advances, challenges and metabolic engineering strategies in the biosynthesis of 3-HP. While glucose and glycerol are major carbon sources for its production of 3-HP via microbial fermentation, other carbon sources have also been explored. To increase yield and titer, synthetic biology and metabolic engineering strategies have been explored, including modifying pathway enzymes, eliminating flux blockages due to byproduct synthesis, eliminating toxic byproducts, and optimizing via genome-scale models. This review also provides insights on future directions for 3-HP biosynthesis. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Bo Liang
- Energy-rich Compounds Production by Photosynthetic Carbon Fixation Research Center, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China.,Shandong Key Lab of Applied Mycology, College of Life Sciences, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- Energy-rich Compounds Production by Photosynthetic Carbon Fixation Research Center, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China.,Shandong Key Lab of Applied Mycology, College of Life Sciences, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- Energy-rich Compounds Production by Photosynthetic Carbon Fixation Research Center, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China.,Shandong Key Lab of Applied Mycology, College of Life Sciences, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- Foreign Languages School, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- Pony Testing International Group, Qingdao, China
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- Energy-rich Compounds Production by Photosynthetic Carbon Fixation Research Center, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China.,Shandong Key Lab of Applied Mycology, College of Life Sciences, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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Denitrification in foraminifera has an ancient origin and is complemented by associated bacteria. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2022; 119:e2200198119. [PMID: 35704763 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2200198119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Benthic foraminifera are unicellular eukaryotes that inhabit sediments of aquatic environments. Several foraminifera of the order Rotaliida are known to store and use nitrate for denitrification, a unique energy metabolism among eukaryotes. The rotaliid Globobulimina spp. has been shown to encode an incomplete denitrification pathway of bacterial origin. However, the prevalence of denitrification genes in foraminifera remains unknown, and the missing denitrification pathway components are elusive. Analyzing transcriptomes and metagenomes of 10 foraminiferal species from the Peruvian oxygen minimum zone, we show that denitrification genes are highly conserved in foraminifera. We infer the last common ancestor of denitrifying foraminifera, which enables us to predict the ability to denitrify for additional foraminiferal species. Additionally, an examination of the foraminiferal microbiota reveals evidence for a stable interaction with Desulfobacteraceae, which harbor genes that complement the foraminiferal denitrification pathway. Our results provide evidence that foraminiferal denitrification is complemented by the foraminifera-associated microbiome. The interaction of foraminifera with their resident bacteria is at the basis of foraminiferal adaptation to anaerobic environments that manifested in ecological success in oxygen depleted habitats.
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Delineating the Bacteriome of Packaged and Loose Smokeless Tobacco Products Available in North India. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 106:4129-4144. [PMID: 35604437 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-022-11979-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Smokeless tobacco product (STP) consumption is a significant public health threat across the globe. STPs are not only a storehouse of carcinogens and toxicants but also harbor microbes that aid in the conversion of tobacco alkaloids to carcinogenic tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs), thereby posing a further threat to the health of its consumers. The present study analyzed the bacterial diversity of popular dry and loose STPs by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. This NGS-based investigation revealed four dominant phyla Actinobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, and Proteobacteria and identified 549 genera, Prevotella, Bacteroides, and Lactobacillus constituting the core bacteriome of these STPs. The most significantly diverse bacteriome profile was displayed by the loose STP Mainpuri kapoori. The study further predicted the functional attributes of the prevalent genera by Phylogenetic Investigation of Communities by Reconstruction of Unobserved States (PICRUSt) algorithm. Genes encoding for nitrate and nitrite reduction and transport enzymes, antibiotic resistance, multi-drug transporters and efflux pumps, secretion of endo- and exotoxin, and other pro-inflammatory molecules were identified. The loose STPs showed the highest level of nitrogen metabolism genes which can contribute to the synthesis of TSNAs. This study reveals the bacteriome of Indian domestic loose STPs that stagger behind in manufacturing and storage stringencies. Our results raise an alarm that the consumption of STPs harboring pathogenic genera can potentially lead to the onset of several oral and systemic diseases. Nevertheless, an in-depth correlation analysis of the microbial diversity of STPs and their elicit impact on consumer health is warranted. KEY POINTS: • Smokeless tobacco harbors bacteria that aid in synthesis of carcinogenic nitrosamines. • Most diverse bacteriome profile was displayed by loose smokeless tobacco products. • Pathogenic genera in these products can harm the oral and systemic health of users.
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Effect of Bacillus subtilis Zeolite Used for Sediment Remediation on Sulfide, Phosphate, and Nitrogen Control in a Microcosm. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19074163. [PMID: 35409843 PMCID: PMC8998431 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19074163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Eutrophication is an emerging worldwide issue concerning the excessive accumulation of various pollutants in sediments, owing to the release of industrial or household wastewaters to coastal areas. The coastal sediment of Goseong Bay in the Republic of Korea is organically enriched with pollutants, including heavy metals, sulfide, phosphate, and ammonia. Microbial remediation and capping techniques have been suggested as effective routes for sediment remediation. In this study, Bacillus subtilis zeolite (BZ) was used as a sediment capping material, and effective remediation of coastal sediment was observed in a 40-day laboratory microcosm experiment. A significant decrease in the sediment water content and reduced concentration of acid volatile sulfide were observed in the BZ-capped sediment. In the overlying water and pore water, significant decreases in phosphate and dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN; NO2-N + NO3-N and NH4-N) concentrations were observed in the BZ-treated experiment. Based on our findings, we conclude that BZ could be an effective capping material for coastal sediment remediation.
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Xu YT, Peng Z, Han Y, Zhong H, Yang J, Cao Y. Insight into Hydrogenation Selectivity of the Electrocatalytic Nitrate-to-Ammonia Reduction Reaction via Enhancing the Proton Transport. CHEMSUSCHEM 2022; 15:e202102450. [PMID: 34978758 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202102450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The electrocatalytic nitrate-to-ammonia reduction reaction route (NARR) is one of the emerging routes toward green ammonia synthesis, and its conversion efficiency is controlled mainly by the hydrogenation selectivity. This study proposed a likely NARR route feasible and effective even in a neutral condition. Its high catalytic selectivity and efficiency were achieved by a switch of the sulfate solution to the phosphate buffer solution (PBS), while conditions of NO3 - concentration, pH, and applied potential were maintained unchanged. Specifically, the faradaic efficiencies toward NH3 (FE NH 3 ) in Na2 SO4 were as low as 9.8, 19.8, and 11.4 % versus remarkably jumping to 82.8, 90.5, and 89.5 % in PBS under -0.75, -1.0, and -1.25 V, respectively. The corresponding faradaic efficiencies toward NO2 - (FE NO 2 - ), 77.0, 69.2, and 73.7 % in Na2 SO4 , significantly dropped to10.8, 7.4, and 4.4 % in PBS, evidencing an unexpected selectivity reversal of the nitrate reduction from NO2 - to NH3 . This insight was further revealed by the visualization of the pH gradient near the electrode surface during NARR and confirmed by density functional theory calculations; PBS notably facilitated the proton transport and active mitigation over the proton transfer barrier. The use of PBS resulted in a maximal partial current density toward NH3 (J NH 3 ) and NH3 formation rate (r NH 3 ) up to 133.5 mA cm-2 and 1.74×10-7 mol s-1 cm-2 in 1.0 m KNO3 at -1.25 V.
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- Yan-Tong Xu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New and Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New and Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, P.R. China
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New and Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, P.R. China
- Nano Science and Technology Institute, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, 215123, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New and Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, P.R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New and Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, P.R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P.R. China
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Tyx RE, Rivera AJ, Stanfill SB, Zaatari GS, Watson CH. Shotgun metagenome sequencing of a Sudanese toombak snuff tobacco: genetic attributes of a high tobacco-specific nitrosamine containing smokeless tobacco product. Lett Appl Microbiol 2022; 74:444-451. [PMID: 34862647 PMCID: PMC9204801 DOI: 10.1111/lam.13623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The most alarming aspect of the Sudanese toombak smokeless tobacco is that it contains high levels of highly toxic tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs). Understanding the microbiology of toombak is of relevance because TSNAs are an indirect result of microbial-mediated nitrate reductions. We conducted shotgun metagenomic sequencing on a toombak product for which relevant features are presented here. The microbiota was composed of over 99% Bacteria. The most abundant taxa included Actinobacteria, specifically the genera Enteractinococcus and Corynebacterium, while Firmicutes were represented by the family Bacillaceae and the genus Staphylococcus. Selected gene targets were nitrate reduction and transport, antimicrobial resistance, and other genetic transference mechanisms. Canonical nitrate reduction and transport genes (i.e. nar) were found for Enteractinococcus and Corynebacterium while various species of Staphylococcus exhibited a notable number of antimicrobial resistance and genetic transference genes. The nitrate reduction activity of the microbiota in toombak is suspected to be a contributing factor to its high levels of TSNAs. Additionally, the presence of antimicrobial resistance and transference genes could contribute to deleterious effects on oral and gastrointestinal health of the end user. Overall, the high toxicity and increased incidences of cancer and oral disease of toombak users warrants further investigation into the microbiology of toombak.
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- R E Tyx
- Division of Laboratory Sciences at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Laboratory Sciences at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Laboratory Sciences at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Division of Laboratory Sciences at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Sajid M, Srivastava S, Kumar A, Kumar A, Singh H, Bharadwaj M. Bacteriome of Moist Smokeless Tobacco Products Consumed in India With Emphasis on the Predictive Functional Potential. Front Microbiol 2022; 12:784841. [PMID: 35003015 PMCID: PMC8740325 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.784841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Smokeless tobacco products (STPs) carry assorted microbial population that contributes to carcinogens synthesis like tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs). Extensive exploration of microbiota-harboring STPs is required to understand their full carcinogenic potential. Here, we applied 16S rRNA gene sequencing to investigate bacteriome present in moist STPs immensely consumed in India (Khaini, Moist-snuff, Qiwam, and Snus). Further, the functional metagenome was speculated by PICRUSt (Phylogenetic Investigation of Communities by Reconstruction of Unobserved States) to assign the abundance of genes related to nitrogen metabolism, bacterial toxins, antibiotic drug resistance and other pro-inflammatory molecules. Highly diverse bacterial communities were observed in all moist STPs. Taxonomic analysis revealed a total of 549 genera belonging to four major phyla Proteobacteria, Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes and Actinobacteria. Overall, the core bacterial genera Acinetobacter, Bacillus, Prevotella, Acetobacter, Lactobacillus, Paracoccus, Flavobacterium, and Bacteroides were significantly abundant in moist STPs. Elevated moisture-holding products like Moist-snuff and Qiwam harbor rich bacterial species diversity and showed similar bacteriome composition. Furthermore, Qiwam products showed the highest level of genes associated with nitrogen metabolism, antibiotic resistance, toxins, and pro-inflammation (predicted by PICRUSt) which can contribute to the synthesis of TSNAs and induction of oral cancer. The present broad investigation of moist STPs-associated bacteriome prevalence and their detailed metabolic potential will provide novel insight into the oral carcinogenesis induced by STPs.
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- Mohammad Sajid
- Division of Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Molecular Biology Group, ICMR-National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research, Noida, India
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- Division of Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Molecular Biology Group, ICMR-National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research, Noida, India
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- ICMR-AIIMS Computational Genomics Centre, Division of Biomedical Informatics, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, India
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- Molecular Biology Group, ICMR-National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research, Noida, India
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- ICMR-AIIMS Computational Genomics Centre, Division of Biomedical Informatics, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, India
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- Division of Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Molecular Biology Group, ICMR-National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research, Noida, India
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Maiti BK, Maia LB, Moura JJG. Sulfide and transition metals - A partnership for life. J Inorg Biochem 2021; 227:111687. [PMID: 34953313 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2021.111687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Sulfide and transition metals often came together in Biology. The variety of possible structural combinations enabled living organisms to evolve an array of highly versatile metal-sulfide centers to fulfill different physiological roles. The ubiquitous iron‑sulfur centers, with their structural, redox, and functional diversity, are certainly the best-known partners, but other metal-sulfide centers, involving copper, nickel, molybdenum or tungsten, are equally crucial for Life. This review provides a concise overview of the exclusive sulfide properties as a metal ligand, with emphasis on the structural aspects and biosynthesis. Sulfide as catalyst and as a substrate is discussed. Different enzymes are considered, including xanthine oxidase, formate dehydrogenases, nitrogenases and carbon monoxide dehydrogenases. The sulfide effect on the activity and function of iron‑sulfur, heme and zinc proteins is also addressed.
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- Biplab K Maiti
- National Institute of Technology Sikkim, Department of Chemistry, Ravangla Campus, Barfung Block, Ravangla Sub Division, South Sikkim 737139, India.
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology (FCT NOVA), Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Campus de Caparica, Portugal.
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology (FCT NOVA), Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Campus de Caparica, Portugal.
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Alves JA, Previato-Mello M, Barroso KCM, Koide T, da Silva Neto JF. The MarR family regulator OsbR controls oxidative stress response, anaerobic nitrate respiration, and biofilm formation in Chromobacterium violaceum. BMC Microbiol 2021; 21:304. [PMID: 34736409 PMCID: PMC8567585 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-021-02369-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background Chromobacterium violaceum is an environmental opportunistic pathogen that causes rare but deadly infections in humans. The transcriptional regulators that C. violaceum uses to sense and respond to environmental cues remain largely unknown. Results Here, we described a novel transcriptional regulator in C. violaceum belonging to the MarR family that we named OsbR (oxidative stress response and biofilm formation regulator). Transcriptome profiling by DNA microarray using strains with deletion or overexpression of osbR showed that OsbR exerts a global regulatory role in C. violaceum, regulating genes involved in oxidative stress response, nitrate reduction, biofilm formation, and several metabolic pathways. EMSA assays showed that OsbR binds to the promoter regions of several OsbR-regulated genes, and the in vitro DNA binding activity was inhibited by oxidants. We demonstrated that the overexpression of osbR caused activation of ohrA even in the presence of the repressor OhrR, which resulted in improved growth under organic hydroperoxide treatment, as seem by growth curve assays. We showed that the proper regulation of the nar genes by OsbR ensures optimal growth of C. violaceum under anaerobic conditions by tuning the reduction of nitrate to nitrite. Finally, the osbR overexpressing strain showed a reduction in biofilm formation, and this phenotype correlated with the OsbR-mediated repression of two gene clusters encoding putative adhesins. Conclusions Together, our data indicated that OsbR is a MarR-type regulator that controls the expression of a large number of genes in C. violaceum, thereby contributing to oxidative stress defense (ohrA/ohrR), anaerobic respiration (narK1K2 and narGHJI), and biofilm formation (putative RTX adhesins). Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12866-021-02369-x.
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- Júlia A Alves
- Departamento de Biologia Celular e Molecular e Bioagentes Patogênicos, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia Celular e Molecular e Bioagentes Patogênicos, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia Celular e Molecular e Bioagentes Patogênicos, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Imunologia, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia Celular e Molecular e Bioagentes Patogênicos, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
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Zhou C, Yang G, Zhang L, Zhang H, Zhou H, Lu F. Construction of an alkaline protease overproducer strain based on Bacillus licheniformis 2709 using an integrative approach. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 193:1449-1456. [PMID: 34742839 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.10.208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Bacillus licheniformis 2709 is a potential cell factory for the production of alkaline protease AprE, which has important value in industrial application but still lacks sufficient production capacity. To address this problem, we investigated the effects of the secretory viscous materials on the synthesis of AprE, which might seriously affect the industrial fermentation. Furthermore, an iterative chromosomal integration strategy at various chromosomal loci was implemented to achieve stable high-level expression of AprE in B. licheniformis 2709. The host was genetically modified by disrupting the native pgs cluster controlling the biosynthesis of viscous poly-glutamic acid identified in the study by GC/MS, generating a mutant with significantly higher biomass and better bioreactor performance. We further enhanced the expression of alkaline protease by integrating two additional aprE expression cassettes into the genome, generating the integration mutant BL ∆UEP-3 with three aprE expression cassettes, whose AprE enzyme activity in shake flasks reached 25,736 ± 997 U/mL, which was 136% higher than that of the original strain, while the aprE transcription level increased 4.05 times. Thus, an AprE high-yielding strain with excellent fermentation traits was engineered, which was more suitable for bulk-production. Finally, the AprE titer was further increased in a 5-L fermenter, reaching 57,763 ± 1039 U/mL. In summary, genetic modification is an enabling technology for enhancing enzyme production by eliminating the unfavorable characteristics of the host and optimizing the expression of aprE through iterative chromosomal integration. We believe that the protocol developed in this study provides a valuable reference for chromosomal overexpression of proteins or bioactive molecules in other Bacillus species.
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- Cuixia Zhou
- School of Biology and Brewing Engineering, Taishan University, Taian 271018, PR China; Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science &Technology, Tianjin 300450, PR China
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- School of Biology and Brewing Engineering, Taishan University, Taian 271018, PR China.
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- School of Biology and Brewing Engineering, Taishan University, Taian 271018, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science &Technology, Tianjin 300450, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science &Technology, Tianjin 300450, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science &Technology, Tianjin 300450, PR China.
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Liu W, Fan Y, He P, Chen H. Complete genome sequence of a nitrate reducing bacteria, Algoriphagus sp. Y33 isolated from the water of the Indian Ocean. Mar Genomics 2021; 59:100861. [PMID: 34493387 DOI: 10.1016/j.margen.2021.100861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Algoriphagus sp. Y33, is a nitrate-reducing bacterium isolated from the water of Indian Ocean. Here, we present the complete genome sequence of strain Y33. The genome has one circular chromosome of 6,378,979 bp, with an average GC content of 41.86%, and 5757 coding sequences. According to the annotation analysis, strain Y33 encodes 32 proteins related to nitrogen metabolism. To our knowledge, this is the first report of Algoriphagus sp. isolated from the Indian Ocean with the capacity of nitrate reduction, which will provide insights into regulatory mechanisms of nitrate uptake by heterotrophic bacteria and the global nitrogen cycling.
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- Wenfeng Liu
- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology for Marine Ecology and Environment, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, 6 Xianxialing Road, Qingdao 266061, China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Mycology, College of Life Sciences, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology for Marine Ecology and Environment, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, 6 Xianxialing Road, Qingdao 266061, China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), China.
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- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology for Marine Ecology and Environment, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, 6 Xianxialing Road, Qingdao 266061, China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), China.
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Price EE, Román-Rodríguez F, Boyd JM. Bacterial approaches to sensing and responding to respiration and respiration metabolites. Mol Microbiol 2021; 116:1009-1021. [PMID: 34387370 DOI: 10.1111/mmi.14795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Revised: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Bacterial respiration of diverse substrates is a primary contributor to the diversity of life. Respiration also drives alterations in the geosphere and tethers ecological nodes together. It provides organisms with a means to dissipate reductants and generate potential energy in the form of an electrochemical gradient. Mechanisms have evolved to sense flux through respiratory pathways and sense the altered concentrations of respiration substrates or byproducts. These genetic regulatory systems promote efficient utilization of respiration substrates, as well as fine tune metabolism to promote cellular fitness and negate the accumulation of toxic byproducts. Many bacteria can respire one or more chemicals, and these regulatory systems promote the prioritization of high energy metabolites. Herein we focus on regulatory paradigms and discuss systems that sense the concentrations of respiration substrates and flux through respiratory pathways. This is a broad field of study, and therefore we focus on key fundamental and recent developments and highlight specific systems that capture the diversity of sensing mechanisms.
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- Erin E Price
- Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, USA
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Bernabeu E, Miralles-Robledillo JM, Giani M, Valdés E, Martínez-Espinosa RM, Pire C. In Silico Analysis of the Enzymes Involved in Haloarchaeal Denitrification. Biomolecules 2021; 11:biom11071043. [PMID: 34356667 PMCID: PMC8301774 DOI: 10.3390/biom11071043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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During the last century, anthropogenic activities such as fertilization have led to an increase in pollution in many ecosystems by nitrogen compounds. Consequently, researchers aim to reduce nitrogen pollutants following different strategies. Some haloarchaea, owing to their denitrifier metabolism, have been proposed as good model organisms for the removal of not only nitrate, nitrite, and ammonium, but also (per)chlorates and bromate in brines and saline wastewater. Bacterial denitrification has been extensively described at the physiological, biochemical, and genetic levels. However, their haloarchaea counterparts remain poorly described. In previous work the model structure of nitric oxide reductase was analysed. In this study, a bioinformatic analysis of the sequences and the structural models of the nitrate, nitrite and nitrous oxide reductases has been described for the first time in the haloarchaeon model Haloferax mediterranei. The main residues involved in the catalytic mechanism and in the coordination of the metal centres have been explored to shed light on their structural characterization and classification. These results set the basis for understanding the molecular mechanism for haloarchaeal denitrification, necessary for the use and optimization of these microorganisms in bioremediation of saline environments among other potential applications including bioremediation of industrial waters.
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- Eric Bernabeu
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Division, Agrochemistry and Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Alicante, Ap. 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain; (E.B.); (J.M.M.-R.); (M.G.); (E.V.); (R.M.M.-E.)
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Division, Agrochemistry and Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Alicante, Ap. 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain; (E.B.); (J.M.M.-R.); (M.G.); (E.V.); (R.M.M.-E.)
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Division, Agrochemistry and Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Alicante, Ap. 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain; (E.B.); (J.M.M.-R.); (M.G.); (E.V.); (R.M.M.-E.)
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Division, Agrochemistry and Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Alicante, Ap. 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain; (E.B.); (J.M.M.-R.); (M.G.); (E.V.); (R.M.M.-E.)
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Division, Agrochemistry and Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Alicante, Ap. 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain; (E.B.); (J.M.M.-R.); (M.G.); (E.V.); (R.M.M.-E.)
- Multidisciplinary Institute for Environmental Studies “Ramón Margalef”, University of Alicante, Ap. 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Division, Agrochemistry and Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Alicante, Ap. 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain; (E.B.); (J.M.M.-R.); (M.G.); (E.V.); (R.M.M.-E.)
- Multidisciplinary Institute for Environmental Studies “Ramón Margalef”, University of Alicante, Ap. 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-965903400 (ext. 2064)
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Mujica-Alarcon JF, Thornton SF, Rolfe SA. Long-term dynamic changes in attached and planktonic microbial communities in a contaminated aquifer. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 277:116765. [PMID: 33647805 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.116765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Revised: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Biodegradation is responsible for most contaminant removal in plumes of organic compounds and is fastest at the plume fringe where microbial cell numbers and activity are highest. As the plume migrates from the source, groundwater containing the contaminants and planktonic microbial community encounters uncontaminated substrata on which an attached community subsequently develops. While attached microbial communities are important for biodegradation, the time needed for their establishment, their relationship with the planktonic community and the processes controlling their development are not well understood. We compare the dynamics of development of attached microbial communities on sterile substrata in the field and laboratory microcosms, sampled simultaneously at intervals over two years. We show that attached microbial cell numbers increased rapidly and stabilised after similar periods of incubation (∼100 days) in both field and microcosm experiments. These timescales were similar even though variation in the contaminant source evident in the field was absent in microcosm studies, implying that this period was an emergent property of the attached microbial community. 16S rRNA gene sequencing showed that attached and planktonic communities differed markedly, with many attached organisms strongly preferring attachment. Successional processes were evident, both in community diversity indices and from community network analysis. Community development was governed by both deterministic and stochastic processes and was related to the predilection of community members for different lifestyles and the geochemical environment.
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- Juan F Mujica-Alarcon
- Groundwater Protection and Restoration Group, Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom; Department of Animal and Plant Sciences, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Groundwater Protection and Restoration Group, Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Animal and Plant Sciences, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom.
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Asamoto CK, Rempfert KR, Luu VH, Younkin AD, Kopf SH. Enzyme-Specific Coupling of Oxygen and Nitrogen Isotope Fractionation of the Nap and Nar Nitrate Reductases. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2021; 55:5537-5546. [PMID: 33687201 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c07816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Dissimilatory nitrate reduction (DNR) to nitrite is the first step in denitrification, the main process through which bioavailable nitrogen is removed from ecosystems. DNR is catalyzed by both cytosolic (Nar) and periplasmic (Nap) nitrate reductases and fractionates the stable isotopes of nitrogen (14N, 15N) and oxygen (16O, 18O), which is reflected in residual environmental nitrate pools. Data on the relationship between the pattern in oxygen vs nitrogen isotope fractionation (18ε/15ε) suggests that systematic differences exist between marine and terrestrial ecosystems that are not fully understood. We examined the 18ε/15ε of nitrate-reducing microorganisms that encode Nar, Nap, or both enzymes, as well as gene deletion mutants of Nar and Nap to test the hypothesis that enzymatic differences alone could explain the environmental observations. We find that the distribution of 18ε/15ε fractionation ratios of all examined nitrate reductases forms two distinct peaks centered around an 18ε/15ε proportionality of 0.55 (Nap) and 0.91 (Nar), with the notable exception of the Bacillus Nar reductases, which cluster isotopically with the Nap reductases. Our findings may explain differences in 18ε/15ε fractionation between marine and terrestrial systems and challenge current knowledge about Nar 18ε/15ε signatures.
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- Ciara K Asamoto
- Department of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Geosciences, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544, United States
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- Department of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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He Y, Chen R, Qi Y, Salazar JK, Zhang S, Tortorello ML, Deng X, Zhang W. Survival and transcriptomic response of Salmonella enterica on fresh-cut fruits. Int J Food Microbiol 2021; 348:109201. [PMID: 33930836 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2021.109201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2020] [Revised: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Salmonella enterica is frequently implicated in foodborne disease outbreaks associated with fresh-cut fruits. In the U.S., more than one third of fruit-related outbreaks have been linked to two S. enterica serotypes Newport and Typhimurium. Approximately 80% of fruit-related human salmonellosis cases were associated with tomatoes, cantaloupes and cucumbers. In this study, we investigated the population dynamics of S. Newport and S. Typhimurium on fresh-cut tomato, cantaloupe, cucumber and apple under short-term storage conditions. We further compared the transcriptomic profiles of a S. Newport strain on fresh-cut tomato and cantaloupe using high-throughput RNA-seq. We demonstrated that both S. enterica Newport and Typhimurium survived well on various fresh-cut fruit items under refrigeration storage conditions, independent of inoculation levels. However, S. enterica displayed variable survival behaviors on different types of fruits. For example, at 7 d storage, the population of S. enterica reduced less than 0.2 log (p > 0.05) on fresh-cut tomato and cantaloupe, in contrast to ~0.5 log (p < 0.05) on cucumber and apple. RNA-seq analysis suggested that S. enterica mediates its survival on fresh-cut fruits through differentially regulating genes involved in specific carbon utilization and metabolic pathways. Several known bacterial virulence factors (e.g., pag gene) were found to be differentially regulated on fresh-cut tomato and cantaloupe, suggesting a link between the events of food contamination and subsequent human infection. Findings from this study contribute to a better understanding of S. enterica survival mechanisms on fresh-cut produce.
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- Yingshu He
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition & Institute for Food Safety and Health, Illinois Institute of Technology, Bedford Park, IL, USA; Center for Food Safety, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA, USA.
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition & Institute for Food Safety and Health, Illinois Institute of Technology, Bedford Park, IL, USA
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- Center for Food Safety, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA, USA
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- Division of Food Processing Science and Technology, U. S. Food and Drug Administration, Bedford Park, IL, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition & Institute for Food Safety and Health, Illinois Institute of Technology, Bedford Park, IL, USA
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- Division of Food Processing Science and Technology, U. S. Food and Drug Administration, Bedford Park, IL, USA
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- Center for Food Safety, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition & Institute for Food Safety and Health, Illinois Institute of Technology, Bedford Park, IL, USA
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Nitrite reduction in fermented meat products and its impact on aroma. ADVANCES IN FOOD AND NUTRITION RESEARCH 2021; 95:131-181. [PMID: 33745511 DOI: 10.1016/bs.afnr.2020.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Fermented meat products are important not only for their sensory characteristics, nutrient content and cultural heritage, but also for their stability and convenience. The aroma of fermented meat products is unique and its formation mechanisms are not completely understood; however, the presence of nitrite and nitrate is essential for the development of cured aroma. The use of nitrite and nitrate as curing agents in meat products is based on its preservation activity. Even though their presence has been associated with several risks due to the formation of nitrosamines, their use is guarantee due to their antimicrobial action against Clostridium botulinum. Recent trends and recommendations by international associations are directed to use nitrite but at the minimum concentration necessary to provide the antimicrobial activity against Clostridium botulinum. This chapter discuss the actual limits of nitrite and nitrite content and their role as curing agents in meat products with special impact on dry fermented products. Regulatory considerations, antimicrobial mechanisms and actual trends regarding nitrite reduction and its effect on sensory and aroma properties are also considered.
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Biogeographic and Evolutionary Patterns of Trace Element Utilization in Marine Microbial World. GENOMICS PROTEOMICS & BIOINFORMATICS 2021; 19:958-972. [PMID: 33631428 PMCID: PMC9402790 DOI: 10.1016/j.gpb.2021.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2018] [Revised: 01/23/2019] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Trace elements are required by all organisms, which are key components of many enzymes catalyzing important biological reactions. Many trace element-dependent proteins have been characterized; however, little is known about their occurrence in microbial communities in diverse environments, especially the global marine ecosystem. Moreover, the relationships between trace element utilization and different types of environmental stressors are unclear. In this study, we used metagenomic data from the Global Ocean Sampling expedition project to identify the biogeographic distribution of genes encoding trace element-dependent proteins (for copper, molybdenum, cobalt, nickel, and selenium) in a variety of marine and non-marine aquatic samples. More than 56,000 metalloprotein and selenoprotein genes corresponding to nearly 100 families were predicted, becoming the largest dataset of marine metalloprotein and selenoprotein genes reported to date. In addition, samples with enriched or depleted metalloprotein/selenoprotein genes were identified, suggesting an active or inactive usage of these micronutrients in various sites. Further analysis of interactions among the elements showed significant correlations between some of them, especially those between nickel and selenium/copper. Finally, investigation of the relationships between environmental conditions and metalloprotein/selenoprotein families revealed that many environmental factors might contribute to the evolution of different metalloprotein and/or selenoprotein genes in the marine microbial world. Our data provide new insights into the utilization and biological roles of these trace elements in extant marine microbes, and might also be helpful for the understanding of how these organisms have adapted to their local environments.
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Mycobacterium smegmatis does not display functional redundancy in nitrate reductase enzymes. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0245745. [PMID: 33471823 PMCID: PMC7816997 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0245745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Reduction of nitrate to nitrite in bacteria is an essential step in the nitrogen cycle, catalysed by a variety of nitrate reductase (NR) enzymes. The soil dweller, Mycobacterium smegmatis is able to assimilate nitrate and herein we set out to confirm the genetic basis for this by probing NR activity in mutants defective for putative nitrate reductase (NR) encoding genes. In addition to the annotated narB and narGHJI, bioinformatics identified three other putative NR-encoding genes: MSMEG_4206, MSMEG_2237 and MSMEG_6816. To assess the relative contribution of each, the corresponding gene loci were deleted using two-step allelic replacement, individually and in combination. The resulting strains were tested for their ability to assimilate nitrate and reduce nitrate under aerobic and anaerobic conditions, using nitrate assimilation and modified Griess assays. We demonstrated that narB, narGHJI, MSMEG_2237 and MSMEG_6816 were individually dispensable for nitrate assimilation and for nitrate reductase activity under aerobic and anaerobic conditions. Only deletion of MSMEG_4206 resulted in significant reduction in nitrate assimilation under aerobic conditions. These data confirm that in M. smegmatis, narB, narGHJI, MSMEG_2237 and MSMEG_6816 are not required for nitrate reduction as MSMEG_4206 serves as the sole assimilatory NR.
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Zhang W, Shen J, Zhang H, Zheng C, Wei R, Gao Y, Yang L. Efficient nitrate removal by Pseudomonas mendocina GL6 immobilized on biochar. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2021; 320:124324. [PMID: 33147528 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.124324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Revised: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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The performance of nitrate removal by Pseudomonas mendocina GL6 cells immobilized on bamboo biochar was investigated. The results showed that immobilized bacterial cells performed better nitrate removal than the free bacterial cells, and the nitrate removal rate increased from 6.51 mg/(L·h) of free cells to 8.34 mg/(L·h) of immobilized cells. The nitrate removal of immobilized bacterial cells fitted well to the zero-order kinetics model. Moreover, bath experiments showed that immobilized bacterial cells displayed more nitrate removal capacity under different conditions than free bacterial cells due to the protection of biochar carrier. The subsequent mechanistic study suggested that biochar promoted the expression level of denitrification functional genes (napA and nirK) and electron transfer genes involved in denitrification (napB and napC), which resulted in the increase of nitrate removal efficiency. Thus, biochar-immobilized P. mendocina GL6 has much potential to remove nitrate from wastewater via aerobic denitrification.
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- Wen Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, PR China.
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Ruan X, Yin J, Cui X, Li N, Shen D. Bioaugmentation and quorum sensing disruption as solutions to increase nitrate removal in sequencing batch reactors treating nitrate-rich wastewater. J Environ Sci (China) 2020; 98:179-185. [PMID: 33097150 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2020.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Bioaugmentation of denitrifying bacteria can serve as a promising technique to improve nutrient removal during wastewater treatment. While denitrification inhibition by bacterial quorum sensing (QS) in Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been indicated, the application of bacterial QS disruption to improve nitrate removal from wastewater has not been investigated. In this study, the effect of bioaugmentation of P. aeruginosa SD-1 on nitrate removal in sequencing batch reactors that treat nitrate rich wastewater was assessed. Additionally, the potential of a quorum sensing inhibitor (QSI) to improve denitrification following bacterial bioaugmentation was evaluated. Curcumin, a natural plant extract, was used as a QSI. The chemical oxygen demand (COD) and initial nitrate concentration of the influent were 700±20 mg/L and 200±10 mg/L respectively, and their respective concentrations in the effluent were 56.9±3.2 mg/L and 9.0±3.2 mg/L. Thus, the results revealed that bioaugmentation of P. aeruginosa SD-1 resulted in an increased nitrate removal to 82%±1%. Further, nitrate was almost completely removed following the addition of the QSI, and activities of nitrate reductase and nitrite reductase increased by 88%±2% and 74%±2% respectively. The nitrogen mass balance indicated that aerobic denitrification was employed as the main pathway for nitrogen removal in the reactors. The results imply that bioaugmentation and modulation of QS in denitrifying bacteria, through the use of a QSI, can enhance nitrate removal during wastewater treatment.
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- Xinyi Ruan
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310012, PR China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, Hangzhou 310012, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310012, PR China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, Hangzhou 310012, PR China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310012, PR China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, Hangzhou 310012, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310012, PR China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, Hangzhou 310012, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310012, PR China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, Hangzhou 310012, PR China
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Effect of Nitrogen Sources on Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Biosynthesis and Gene Expression in Thraustochytriidae sp. Mar Drugs 2020; 18:md18120612. [PMID: 33271856 PMCID: PMC7760700 DOI: 10.3390/md18120612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Revised: 11/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The molecular mechanism that contributes to nitrogen source dependent omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFA) synthesis in marine oleaginous protists Thraustochytriidae sp., was explored in this study. The fatty acid (FA) synthesis was significantly influenced by the supplement of various levels of sodium nitrate (SN) (1–50 mM) or urea (1–50 mM). Compared with SN (50 mM) cultivation, cells from urea (50 mM) cultivation accumulated 1.16-fold more n-3 PUFAs (49.49% docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (w/w, of total FAs) and 5.28% docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) (w/w, of total FAs)). Strikingly higher quantities of short chain FAs (<18 carbons) (52.22-fold of that in urea cultivation) were produced from SN cultivation. Ten candidate reference genes (RGs) were screened by using four statistical methods (geNorm, NormFinder, Bestkeeper and RefFinder). MFT (Mitochondrial folate transporter) and NUC (Nucleolin) were determined as the stable RGs to normalize the RT-qPCR (real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction) data of essential genes related to n-3 PUFAs-synthesis. Our results elucidated that the gene transcripts of delta(3,5)-delta(2,4)-dienoyl-CoA isomerase, enoyl-CoA hydratase, fatty acid elongase 3, long-chain fatty acid acyl-CoA ligase, and acetyl-CoA carboxylase were up-regulated under urea cultivation, contributing to the extension and unsaturated bond formation. These findings indicated that regulation of the specific genes through nitrogen source could greatly stimulate n-3 PUFA production in Thraustochytriidae sp.
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Huang X, Weisener CG, Ni J, He B, Xie D, Li Z. Nitrate assimilation, dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium, and denitrification coexist in Pseudomonas putida Y-9 under aerobic conditions. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 312:123597. [PMID: 32506044 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Revised: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The specific nitrate reduction pathway in Pseudomonas putida Y-9 under aerobic conditions was studied. Strain Y-9 removed 82% of the nitrate accompanied by an accumulation of ammonium and a decrease of total nitrogen. Ammonium inhibited nitrate transformation (removal efficiency was 22.65%), illustrating that nitrate assimilation exists in strain Y-9. The detectable ammonium in the supernatant during the nitrate reduction process came from intracellular locations in strain Y-9. The nirBD that encodes nitrite reductase had an important role in strain growth and ammonium production. A 15N isotope experiment demonstrated that strain Y-9 can conduct dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium (DNRA) and nirBD controls this process. This further indicated that the loss of total nitrogen is due to denitrification. All results highlighted that strain Y-9 performs simultaneous nitrate assimilation, DNRA, and denitrification under aerobic conditions, and nirBD controls the assimilation and DNRA process. Thereinto, nitrate assimilation dominates the removal of nitrate.
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- Xuejiao Huang
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Soil Multiscale Interfacial Process, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, China
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- Great Lakes Institute of Environmental Research, University of Windsor, Ontario N9B3P4, Canada
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Soil Multiscale Interfacial Process, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Soil Multiscale Interfacial Process, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Soil Multiscale Interfacial Process, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Soil Multiscale Interfacial Process, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, China.
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Yang J, Feng L, Pi S, Cui D, Ma F, Zhao HP, Li A. A critical review of aerobic denitrification: Insights into the intracellular electron transfer. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 731:139080. [PMID: 32417477 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Revised: 04/04/2020] [Accepted: 04/26/2020] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Aerobic denitrification is a novel biological nitrogen removal technology, which has been widely investigated as an alternative to the conventional denitrification and for its unique advantages. To fully comprehend aerobic denitrification, it is essential to clarify the regulatory mechanisms of intracellular electron transfer during aerobic denitrification. However, reports on intracellular electron transfer during aerobic denitrification are rather limited. Thus, the purpose of this review is to discuss the molecular mechanism of aerobic denitrification from the perspective of electron transfer, by summarizing the advancements in current research on electron transfer based on conventional denitrification. Firstly, the implication of aerobic denitrification is briefly discussed, and the status of current research on aerobic denitrification is summarized. Then, the occurring foundation and significance of aerobic denitrification are discussed based on a brief review of the key components involved in the electron transfer of denitrifying enzymes. Moreover, a strategy for enhancing the efficiency of aerobic denitrification is proposed on the basis of the regulatory mechanisms of denitrification enzymes. Finally, scientific outlooks are given for further investigation on aerobic denitrification in the future. This review could help clarify the mechanism of aerobic denitrification from the perspective of electron transfer.
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- Jixian Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, People's Republic of China; Engineering Research Center for Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150076, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, People's Republic of China.
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