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Zhang SG, Wan YQ, Zhang WH. Discovery of Dehydroabietylamine Derivatives as Antibacterial and Antifungal Agents. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2024; 87:924-934. [PMID: 38513270 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.3c01213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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A diverse array of biologically active derivatives was derived by modifying the chemically active sites of dehydroabietylamine. Herein, we describe the synthesis of a new series of C-19-arylated dehydroabietylamine derivatives using a palladium-catalyzed C(sp3)-H activation reaction. Five analogues (3b, 3d, 3h, 3n, and 4a) exhibited antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli. Compound 4a exhibited strong inhibitory activity against DNA Topo II and Topo IV. Molecular docking modeling indicated that it can bind effectively to the target through interactions with amino acid residues. The synthesized compounds were tested in vitro for their antifungal activity against six common phytopathogenic fungi. The mechanism of action of compound 4c against Rhizoctorzia solani was investigated, revealing that it disrupts the morphology of the mycelium and enhances cell membrane permeability.
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- Shu-Guang Zhang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, People's Republic of China
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Saucedo-Bazalar M, Masias P, Nouchi-Moromizato E, Santos C, Mialhe E, Cedeño V. MALDI mass spectrometry-based identification of antifungal molecules from endophytic Bacillus strains with biocontrol potential of Lasiodiplodia theobromae, a grapevine trunk pathogen in Peru. CURRENT RESEARCH IN MICROBIAL SCIENCES 2023; 5:100201. [PMID: 37752899 PMCID: PMC10518354 DOI: 10.1016/j.crmicr.2023.100201] [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: 09/28/2023] Open
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Lasiodiplodia theobromae, a grapevine trunk pathogen, is becoming a significant threat to vineyards worldwide. In Peru, it is responsible for Botryosphaeria dieback in many grapevine-growing areas and it has spread rapidly due to its high transmissibility; hence, control measures are urgent. It is known that some endophytic bacteria are strong inhibitors of phytopathogens because they produce a wide range of antimicrobial molecules. However, studies of antimicrobial features from endophytic bacteria are limited to traditional confrontation methods. In this study, a MALDI mass spectrometry-based approach was performed to identify and characterize the antifungal molecules from Bacillus velezensis M1 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens M2 grapevine endophytic strains. Solid medium antagonism assays were performed confronting B. velezensis M1 - L. theobromae and B. amyloliquefaciens M2 - L. theobromae for antifungal lipopeptides identification. By a MALDI TOF MS it was possible identify mass spectra for fengycin, iturin and surfactin protoned isoforms. Masses spectrums for mycobacillin and mycosubtilin were also identified. Using MALDI Imaging MS we were able to visualize and relate lipopeptides mass spectra of fengycin (1463.9 m/z) and mycobacillin (1529.6 m/z) in the interaction zone during confrontations. The presence of lipopeptides-synthesis genes was confirmed by PCR. Liquid medium antagonism assays were performed for a proteomic analysis during the confrontation of B. velezensis M1 - L. theobromae. Different peptide sequences corresponding to many antifungal proteins and enzymes were identified by MALDI TOF MS/MS. Oxalate decarboxylase bacisubin and flagellin, reported as antifungal proteins, were identified at 99 % identity through peptide mapping. MALDI mass spectrometry-based identification of antifungal molecules would allow the early selection of endophytic bacteria with antifungal features. This omics tool could lead to measures for prevention of grapevine diseases and other economically important crops in Peru.
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- Manuel Saucedo-Bazalar
- Departamento de Biología y Bioquímica, Universidad Nacional de Tumbes, Av. Universitaria s/n, Pampa Grande, Tumbes, Peru
- Programa de Maestría en Biotecnología Molecular, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Nacional de Tumbes, Av. Universitaria s/n, Pampa Grande, Tumbes, Peru
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- Programa de Maestría en Biotecnología Molecular, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Nacional de Tumbes, Av. Universitaria s/n, Pampa Grande, Tumbes, Peru
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- INCABIOTEC SAC, Jr. Filipinas 212, Tumbes, Peru
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- INCABIOTEC SAC, Jr. Filipinas 212, Tumbes, Peru
- CONCEPTO AZUL, Circunvalación Norte, 528 B, Urdesa, Guayaquil, Ecuador
- CEBIOMICS S.A. Calle 28 #2624 y Avenida Flavio Reyes, Manta, Ecuador
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Lyu Z, Yang P, Lei J, Zhao J. Biological Function of Antimicrobial Peptides on Suppressing Pathogens and Improving Host Immunity. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:1037. [PMID: 37370356 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12061037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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The emergence of drug-resistant genes and concerns about food safety caused by the overuse of antibiotics are becoming increasingly prominent. There is an urgent need for effective alternatives to antibiotics in the fields of livestock production and human medicine. Antimicrobial peptides can effectively replace antibiotics to kill pathogens and enhance the immune functions of the host, and pathogens cannot easily produce genes that are resistant to them. The ability of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) to kill pathogens is associated with their structure and physicochemical properties, such as their conformation, electrical charges, hydrophilicity, and hydrophobicity. AMPs regulate the activity of immunological cells and stimulate the secretion of inflammatory cytokines via the activation of the NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways. However, there are still some limitations to the application of AMPs in the fields of livestock production and human medicine, including a restricted source base, high costs of purification and expression, and the instability of the intestines of animals and humans. This review summarizes the information on AMPs as effective antibiotic substitutes to improve the immunological functions of the host through suppressing pathogens and regulating inflammatory responses. Potential challenges for the commercial application of AMPs in animal husbandry and human medicine are discussed.
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- Zhiqian Lyu
- Guangdong Haid Group Co., Ltd., Guangzhou 511400, China
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Guangdong Haid Group Co., Ltd., Guangzhou 511400, China
- Qingyuan Haibei BIO-TECH Co., Ltd., Qingyuan 511853, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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Cheng L, Liu JR, Liu JM, Guo D, Deng F, Bian Q, Zhang H, Han X, Ali AS, Zhang WH, Zhang MZ, Gu YC. Design, synthesis, antifungal activity and molecular docking of ring-opened pimprinine derivative containing (thio)amide structure. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2023; 79:2220-2229. [PMID: 36750400 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7400] [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: 01/05/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND To obtain new environmentally friendly fungicides, we used the natural product pimprinine as the lead compound, and designed and synthesized two series of ring-opening derivatives of pimprinine containing amide/thioamide. We then studied their antifungal activity against six common plant pathogenic fungi in vitro. RESULTS Most of the target compounds have good antifungal activity against six important plant pathogenic fungi in vitro. At a concentration of 50 μg ml-1 , compound 3o showed prominent antifungal effects on Alternaria solani and Rhioctornia solani, with inhibition rates of 91.8% and 97.4%, and a 50% effective concentration (EC50 ) of 6.2255 and 0.6969 μg ml-1 respectively. The EC50 of compound 3o against Alternaria solani was significantly lower than that of boscalid (13.0380 μg ml-1 ) and flutriafol (11.9057 μg ml-1 ). In addition, compound 3o had good antifungal activity against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, cucumber powdery mildew, cucumber Botrytis cinerea and Phytophthora capsici in vivo; the antifungal activity of compound 3o against cucumber Botrytis cinerea is 91.7%. At the same time, docking results for highly active compound 3o with the presumed target succinate dehydrogenase and the molecular docking prediction scores of all compounds further indicate its possible antifungal activity mechanism. CONCLUSION The designed and optimized derivative 3o of ring-opening pimprinine has good antifungal activity and can be used as a new antifungal drug for further research. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Lan Cheng
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Systematic Research Development and Utilization of Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Systematic Research Development and Utilization of Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- National Pesticide Engineering Research Center (Tianjin), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, China
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Syngenta Jealott's Hill International Research Centre, Bracknell, RG42 6EY, UK
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Huang DC, He Z, Guo D, Deng F, Bian Q, Zhang H, Ali AS, Zhang MZ, Zhang WH, Gu YC. Discovery of Novel Benzoxaborole-Containing Streptochlorin Derivatives as Potential Antifungal Agents. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:6226-6235. [PMID: 37053087 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c08053] [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: 05/03/2023]
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Streptochlorin is a kind of indole alkaloid derived from marine microorganisms. It is a promising lead compound due to its potent bioactivity in preventing many phytopathogens, as shown in our previous study. To explore the potential applications of this natural product, a series of novel benzoxaborole-containing streptochlorin derivatives were designed and synthesized through a one-step and catalyst-free reaction in water at room temperature. All target compounds were first screened for their antifungal profiles in vitro against six common phytopathogenic fungi. The results of bioassay revealed that most of the designed compounds exhibited more significant antifungal activities against Botrytis cinrea, Gibberella zeae, Rhizoctorzia solani, Colletotrichum lagenarium, and alternaria leaf spot under the concentration of 50 μg/mL, and this is highlighted by compounds 4i and 5f, which demonstrated impressive antifungal effects against G. zeae and R. solani, with their corresponding EC50 values 0.2983 and 0.2657 μg/mL, which are obviously better than positive control flutriafol and boscalid (5.2606 and 1.2048 μg/mL, respectively). Scanning electron microscopy on the hyphae morphology showed that compound 5b might cause mycelial abnormalities of G. zeae. 3D-QSAR studies of CoMFA and CoMSIA were carried out on 29 target compounds with antifungal activity against B. cinrea. The analysis results indicated that introducing appropriate electronegative groups at the 5-position of benzoxaborole and the 4,5-positions of the indole ring could effectively improve the anti-B. cinrea activity. Moreover, compound 5b showed good antifungal activities in vivo against Phytophthora capsici. Molecular docking was further explored to ascertain the practical value of the active compound as a potential inhibitor of LeuRS. The abovementioned results indicate that the designed benzoxaborole-containing streptochlorin derivatives could be further studied as template molecules of novel antifungal agents.
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- Dai-Chuan Huang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Systematic Research Development and Utilization of Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Systematic Research Development and Utilization of Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- National Pesticide Engineering Research Center (Tianjin), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, and Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Syngenta, Jealott's Hill International Research Centre, Bracknell, Berkshire RG42 6EY, U.K
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Design, Synthesis, Antifungal Activity, and Molecular Docking of Streptochlorin Derivatives Containing the Nitrile Group. Mar Drugs 2023; 21:md21020103. [PMID: 36827144 PMCID: PMC9958711 DOI: 10.3390/md21020103] [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: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Based on the structures of natural products streptochlorin and pimprinine derived from marine or soil microorganisms, a series of streptochlorin derivatives containing the nitrile group were designed and synthesized through acylation and oxidative annulation. Evaluation for antifungal activity showed that compound 3a could be regarded as the most promising candidate-it demonstrated over 85% growth inhibition against Botrytis cinerea, Gibberella zeae, and Colletotrichum lagenarium, as well as a broad antifungal spectrum in primary screening at the concentration of 50 μg/mL. The SAR study revealed that non-substituent or alkyl substituent at the 2-position of oxazole ring were favorable for antifungal activity, while aryl and monosubstituted aryl were detrimental to activity. Molecular docking models indicated that 3a formed hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions with Leucyl-tRNA Synthetase, offering a perspective for the possible mechanism of action for antifungal activity of the target compounds.
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Iqbal S, Begum F, Rabaan AA, Aljeldah M, Al Shammari BR, Alawfi A, Alshengeti A, Sulaiman T, Khan A. Classification and Multifaceted Potential of Secondary Metabolites Produced by Bacillus subtilis Group: A Comprehensive Review. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28030927. [PMID: 36770594 PMCID: PMC9919246 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28030927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 12/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Despite their remarkable biosynthetic potential, Bacillus subtilis have been widely overlooked. However, their capability to withstand harsh conditions (extreme temperature, Ultraviolet (UV) and γ-radiation, and dehydration) and the promiscuous metabolites they synthesize have created increased commercial interest in them as a therapeutic agent, a food preservative, and a plant-pathogen control agent. Nevertheless, the commercial-scale availability of these metabolites is constrained due to challenges in their accessibility via synthesis and low fermentation yields. In the context of this rising in interest, we comprehensively visualized the antimicrobial peptides produced by B. subtilis and highlighted their prospective applications in various industries. Moreover, we proposed and classified these metabolites produced by the B. subtilis group based on their biosynthetic pathways and chemical structures. The biosynthetic pathway, bioactivity, and chemical structure are discussed in detail for each class. We believe that this review will spark a renewed interest in the often disregarded B. subtilis and its remarkable biosynthetic capabilities.
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- Sajid Iqbal
- Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM), Mardan 23200, Pakistan
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- Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Dhahran 31311, Saudi Arabia
- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Public Health and Nutrition, The University of Haripur, Haripur 22610, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Hafr Al Batin, Hafr Al Batin 39831, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Hafr Al Batin, Hafr Al Batin 39831, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Al-Madinah 41491, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Al-Madinah 41491, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Infection Prevention and Control, Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Hospital, National Guard Health Affairs, Al-Madinah 41491, Saudi Arabia
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- Infectious Diseases Section, Medical Specialties Department, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh 12231, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Life Sciences, Abasyn University Islamabad Campus, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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Dahal S, Jensen AB, Lecocq A. Effect of Probiotics on Tenebrio molitor Larval Development and Resistance against the Fungal Pathogen Metarhizium brunneum. INSECTS 2022; 13:1114. [PMID: 36555024 PMCID: PMC9788617 DOI: 10.3390/insects13121114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In recent years, the yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor L.) has demonstrated its potential as a mass-produced edible insect for food and feed. However, challenges brought on by pathogens in intensive production systems are unavoidable and require the development of new solutions. One potential solution is the supplementation of probiotics in the insect's diet to obtain the double benefits of improved growth and enhanced immune response. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of diet-based probiotic supplementation on T. molitor larval survival, growth, and resistance against a fungal pathogen. Three probiotic strains, namely Pediococcus pentosacceus KVL-B19-01 isolated from T. molitor and two commercialized strains for traditional livestock, Enterococcus faecium 669 and Bacillus subtilis 597, were tested. Additionally, when larvae were 9 weeks old, a pathogen challenge experiment was conducted with the fungus Metarhizium brunneum. Results showed that both P. pentosaceus and E. faecium improved larval growth and larval survival following fungal exposure compared to the non-supplemented control diet. Since B. subtilis did not improve larval performance in terms of either development or protection against M. brunneum, this study suggests the need for further research and evaluation of probiotic strains and their modes of action when considered as a supplement in T. molitor's diet.
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Discovery of Novel Pimprinine and Streptochlorin Derivatives as Potential Antifungal Agents. Mar Drugs 2022; 20:md20120740. [PMID: 36547887 PMCID: PMC9787289 DOI: 10.3390/md20120740] [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: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Pimprinine and streptochlorin are indole alkaloids derived from marine or soil microorganisms. In our previous study, they were promising lead compounds due to their potent bioactivity in preventing many phytopathogens, but further structural modifications are required to improve their antifungal activity. In this study, pimprinine and streptochlorin were used as parent structures with the combination strategy of their structural features. Three series of target compounds were designed and synthesized. Subsequent evaluation for antifungal activity against six common phytopathogenic fungi showed that some of thee compounds possessed excellent effects, and this is highlighted by compounds 4a and 5a, displaying 99.9% growth inhibition against Gibberella zeae and Alternaria Leaf Spot under 50 μg/mL, respectively. EC50 values indicated that compounds 4a, 5a, 8c, and 8d were even more active than Azoxystrobin and Boscalid. SAR analysis revealed the relationship between 5-(3'-indolyl)oxazole scaffold and antifungal activity, which provides useful insight into the development of new target molecules. Molecular docking models indicate that compound 4a binds with leucyl-tRNA synthetase in a similar mode as AN2690, offering a perspective on the mode of action for the study of its antifungal activity. These results suggest that compounds 4a and 5a could be regarded as novel and promising antifungal agents against phytopathogens due to their valuable potency.
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Zhang SG, Wan YQ, Wen Y, Zhang WH. Novel Coumarin 7-Carboxamide/Sulfonamide Derivatives as Potential Fungicidal Agents: Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27206904. [PMID: 36296496 PMCID: PMC9611003 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27206904] [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: 09/18/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Coumarin compounds have a variety of biological activities such as anti-tumor, anti-coagulation, anti-HIV, anti-fungal, and insecticidal. Amide and sulfonamide compounds have been used as fungicides for half a century, and dozens of varieties have been developed so far. This study focused on the introduction of carboxamide and sulfonamide moieties in a coumarin core to discover novel derivatives. Based on this strategy, we synthesized two series of novel carboxamide and sulfonamide substituted coumarin derivatives, and their fungicidal activity was also investigated. Some designed compounds possessed potential activities against six phytopathogenic fungi in the primary assays, highlighted by compound 6r. Compound 6r exhibited stronger fungicidal activity against Botrytis cinerea (EC50 = 20.52 µg/mL) and will be the lead structure for further study.
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Cao S, Yuan W, Li Y, Teng X, Si H, Chen R, Zhu Y. Photoredox/copper cocatalyzed domino cyclization of oxime esters with TMSCN: access to antifungal active tetrasubstituted pyrazines. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:7200-7203. [PMID: 35671164 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc02480b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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A photoredox/copper cocatalyzed domino cyclization of oxime esters with TMSCN has been developed. A range of structurally novel tetrasubstituted pyrazines have been obtained. This method features high bond-forming efficiency, high step economy, broad substrate scope, and gram-scale synthesis. Moreover, preliminary bioactivity evaluation of pyrazine products shows their promising antifungal activities.
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- Shujun Cao
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science and Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, P. R. China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science and Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, P. R. China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science and Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, P. R. China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science and Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, P. R. China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science and Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, P. R. China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science and Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, P. R. China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science and Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, P. R. China.
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Dai Y, Wang YH, Li M, Zhu ML, Wen TY, Wu XQ. Medium optimization to analyze the protein composition of Bacillus pumilus HR10 antagonizing Sphaeropsis sapinea. AMB Express 2022; 12:61. [PMID: 35606553 PMCID: PMC9127024 DOI: 10.1186/s13568-022-01401-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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A previous study found that a biocontrol bacterium, Bacillus pumilus HR10, inhibited the Sphaeropsis shoot blight disease of pine, and the fermentation broth of HR10 strain contained protein antifungal substances. The optimal formulation of the fermentation medium for the antagonistic substance of B. pumilus HR10 was finally obtained by single-factor test, Packett-Burman test, steepest ascent test and Box-Behnken Design (BBD) response surface test, and the best formulation of the fermentation medium for the antagonistic substance of B. pumilus HR10 was 12 g/L corn meal, 15 g/L beef extract and 13 g/L magnesium sulfate, with a predicted bacterial inhibition rate of 89%. The fermentation filtrate of B. pumilus HR10 cultured with the optimized medium formulation was verified to have an inhibition rate of (87.04 ± 3.2) % on the growth of Sphaeropsis sapinea by three replicate tests. The antagonistic crude protein of B. pumilus HR10 were further isolated and identified using HiTrap Capto Q strong Ion-Exchange Chromatography and LC-MS-MS, and it was speculated that glycoside hydrolase (Ghy), beta-glucanase (Beta), arabinogalactan endonuclease β-1,4-galactanase (Arab), and immunosuppressant A (ImA) are proteins with antagonistic activity against S. sapinea in the B. pumilus HR10.
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Tenea GN, Gonzalez GL, Moreno JL. Probiotic Characteristics and Antimicrobial Potential of a Native Bacillus subtilis Strain Fa17.2 Rescued from Wild Bromelia sp. Flowers. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10050860. [PMID: 35630306 PMCID: PMC9145066 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10050860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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In the present study, we identified the Bacillus subtilis strain annotated Fa17.2 isolated from Bromelia flower inflorescences collected from the subtropical humid mesothermal region, Santo Domingo de Los Tsachilas Province, Ecuador. The probiotic capacity and antimicrobial potential against four foodborne pathogens were assessed. The cell culture of Fa17.2 is highly resistant to synthetic gastric acid (pH 2.5, 3.0, and 3.5), bile salts (0.3%), tolerating different sodium chloride concentrations (1, 3, and 5%), and growth conditions (15 °C and 45 °C), suggesting its potential probiotic features. The isolate showed no antibiotic resistance and was considered safe as no hemolysis was detected on sheep blood agar. The optimum medium for bacterial growth and the release of antimicrobial compounds was MRS with 10% glucose. The active components released in the neutralized crude extract (NCE) were insensitive to organic solvents, surfactants, and nonproteolytic enzymes and sensitive to proteolytic enzymes suggesting their proteinaceous nature. The antimicrobial activity was enhanced by heat and maintained active over a wide range of pH (2.0–8.0). Moreover, the crude extract (CE) showed inhibitory activity against several Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. The molecular weight of partially purified precipitated bacteriocin-like substances (BLISs) was about 14 kDa in 20% Tricine-SDS-PAGE. The CE obtained from Fa17.2 inhibits the growth of four foodborne pathogens, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Kosaconia cowanii, and Shigella dysenteriae, which implies its potential as an antimicrobial producer strain.
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Zeng Y, Liu H, Zhu T, Han S, Li S. Preparation of Nanomaterial Wettable Powder Formulations of Antagonistic Bacteria from Phellodendron chinense and the Biological Control of Brown Leaf Spot Disease. THE PLANT PATHOLOGY JOURNAL 2021; 37:215-231. [PMID: 34111912 PMCID: PMC8200580 DOI: 10.5423/ppj.oa.02.2021.0020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Brown leaf spot disease caused by Nigrospora guilinensis on Phellodendron chinense occurs in a large area in Dayi County, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China each year. This outbreak has severely reduced the production of Chinese medicinal plants P. chinense and caused substantial economic losses. The bacterial isolate JKB05 was isolated from the healthy leaves of P. chinense, exhibited antagonistic effects against N. guilinensis and was identified as Bacillus megaterium. The following fermentation medium and conditions improved the inhibitory effect of B. megaterium JKB05 on N. guilinensis: 2% glucose, 0.1% soybean powder, 0.1% KCl, and 0.05% MgSO4; initial concentration 6 × 106 cfu/ml, and a 42-h optimal fermentation time. A composite of 0.1% nano-SiO2 JKB05 improved the thermal stability, acid-base stability and ultraviolet resistance by 16%, 12%, and 38.9%, respectively, and nano-SiO2 was added to the fermentation process. The best formula for the wettable powder was 35% kaolin, 4% polyethylene glycol, 8% Tween, and 2% humic acid. The following quality test results for the wettable powder were obtained: wetting time 87.0 s, suspension rate 80.33%, frequency of microbial contamination 0.08%, pH 7.2, fineness 95.8%, drying loss 1.47%, and storage stability ≥83.5%. A pot experiment revealed that the ability of JKB05 to prevent fungal infections on P. chinense increased considerably and achieved levels of control as high as 94%. The use of nanomaterials significantly improved the ability of biocontrol bacteria to control this disease.
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- Yanling Zeng
- College of Forestry, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- Ganzi Institute of Forestry Research, Kangding 626001, China
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- College of Forestry, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Forestry, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Forestry, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry & Grassland Administration on Forest Resources Conservation and Ecological Safety in the Upper Reaches of the Yangtze River, College of Forestry, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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Bacillus salipaludis sp. nov., isolated from saline-alkaline soil. Arch Microbiol 2021; 203:2211-2217. [PMID: 33625539 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-021-02239-0] [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: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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A Gram-staining-positive, endospore-forming, aerobic strain, designed WN066T, was isolated from saline-alkali wetland soil of Tianjin, China. Phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA gene sequence indicated WN066T was a member of the genus of Bacillus, and most closely related to Bacillus drentensis DSM 15600T (98.9%), Bacillus cucumis CCM 8651T (98.8%), Bacillus bataviensis DSM 15601T (98.7%) and Bacillus niacini DSM 2923T (98.7%). However, the average nucleotide identity (ANI) and digital DNA-DNA hybridization (DDH) values between strain WN066T and the most closely related species were less than the previously proposed cutoff values for differentiating species within the genus, suggesting that this strain represented a novel Bacillus species. The strain grew at 19-42 °C (optimally 33-37 °C) in the presence of 3-20% (w/v) NaCl (optimally 8-12%(w/v)), and at pH 6.5-11.0 (optimally 7.5-8.5). The major cellular fatty acids were iso-C15:0 (24.8%) and anteiso-C15:0 (38.9%). The predominant polar lipids consisted of diphosphatidylglycerol (DPG), phosphatidylglycerol (PG) and phosphatidylethanolamine (PE). The size of the draft genome was 6,213,503 bp in size and had a G + C content of 38.6 mol %. The peptidoglycan contained meso-diaminopimelic acid as the diagnostic diamino acid. On basis of phenotypic, phylogenetic, chemotaxonomic and genomic features, strain WN066T represented a novel species within the genus Bacillus, for which the name B. salipaludis sp. nov. is proposed. The type strain is WN066T (= KCTC 33953T = ACCC 60085T).
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Gao Y, Huang DC, Liu C, Song ZL, Liu JR, Guo SK, Tan JY, Qiu RL, Jin B, Zhang H, Mulholland N, Han X, Xia Q, Ali AS, Guo D, Deng Y, Gu YC, Zhang MZ. Streptochlorin analogues as potential antifungal agents: Design, synthesis, antifungal activity and molecular docking study. Bioorg Med Chem 2021; 35:116073. [PMID: 33610010 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2021.116073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Streptochlorin is a small molecule of indole alkaloid isolated from marine Streptomyces sp., it is a promising lead compound due to its potent bioactivity in preventing many phytopathogens in our previous study, but further structural modifications are required to improve its antifungal activity. Our work in this paper focused on the replacement of oxazole ring in streptochlorin with the imidazole ring, to discover novel analogues. Based on this design strategy, three series of streptochlorin analogues were efficiently synthesized through sequential Vilsmeier-Haack reaction, Van Leusen imidazole synthesis and halogenation reaction. Some of the analogues displayed excellent activity in the primary assays, and this is highlighted by compounds 4g and 4i, the growth inhibition against Alternaria Leaf Spot and Rhizoctorzia solani under 50 μg/mL are 97.5% and 90.3%, respectively, even more active than those of streptochlorin, pimprinine and Osthole. Molecular docking models indicated that streptochlorin binds with Thermus thermophiles Leucyl-tRNA Synthetase in a similar mode to AN2690, offering a perspective on the mode of action study for antifungal activities of streptochlorin derivatives. Further study is still ongoing with the aim of discovering synthetic analogues, with improved antifungal activity and clear mode of action.
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- Ya Gao
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, and Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Nanjing, China
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- Syngenta Jealott's Hill International Research Centre, Bracknell, Berkshire RG42 6EY, United Kingdom
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, 12613 Giza, Egypt
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Systematic Research Development and Utilization of Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Systematic Research Development and Utilization of Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- Syngenta Jealott's Hill International Research Centre, Bracknell, Berkshire RG42 6EY, United Kingdom.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
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Das S, Abdul Wadud M, Atiqur Rahman Khokon M. Functional evaluation of culture filtrates of Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas fluorescens on the mortality and hatching of Meloidogyne javanica. Saudi J Biol Sci 2021; 28:1318-1323. [PMID: 33613061 PMCID: PMC7878824 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.11.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 11/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Rhizospheric bacteria Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas fluorescens are two widely tested biological control agents against root-knot nematodes (RKN) of different crops. However, their performance as bio-control agents varies with their place of origin. Culture filtrates of rhizospheric bacteria contain some intermediary metabolites that have nematicidal activity. An in vitro experiment was undertaken to evaluate the functionality of culture filtrates of B. subtilis (MN252542.1) and P. fluorescens (MN256394.1) at different concentrations (1.0%, 2.5%, 5.0%, 7.0%, 10.0% and 25.0%) on the hatching and mortality of Meloidogyne javanica at different time span. Bacterial strains were isolated from rhizospheric soils of Bangladesh. At three days after incubation (DAI), 25.0% concentration of culture filtrates of both B. subtilis and P. fluorescens showed 100.0% mortality of second stage juveniles (J2) of M. javanica. Additionally, 25.0% concentration of culture filtrates of both bacteria showed 100.0% inhibition of hatching at one week after incubation (WAI). A decreasing trend in hatching of M. javanica was observed with the increment of the concentration of culture filtrates and progression of incubation time. The findings of this experiment reveal that culture filtrates of these accessions of B. subtilis and P. fluorescens are effective for controlling M. javanica and would be potential candidates for developing bio-nematicides.
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- Sukalpa Das
- Department of Plant Pathology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh & Department of Agricultural Extension, Bangladesh
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh & Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute, Bangladesh
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Novel Fluorinated 7-Hydroxycoumarin Derivatives Containing an Oxime Ether Moiety: Design, Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Biological Evaluation. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26020372. [PMID: 33445777 PMCID: PMC7828289 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26020372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Revised: 12/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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A series of fluorinated 7-hydroxycoumarin derivatives containing an oxime ether moiety have been designed, synthesized and evaluated for their antifungal activity. All the target compounds were determined by 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, FTIR and HR-MS spectra. The single-crystal structures of compounds 4e, 4h, 5h and 6c were further confirmed using X-ray diffraction. The antifungal activities against Botrytis cinerea (B. cinerea), Alternariasolani (A. solani), Gibberella zeae (G. zeae), Rhizoctorzia solani (R. solani), Colletotrichum orbiculare (C. orbiculare) and Alternaria alternata (A. alternata) were evaluated in vitro. The preliminary bioassays showed that some of the designed compounds displayed the promising antifungal activities against the above tested fungi. Strikingly, the target compounds 5f and 6h exhibited outstanding antifungal activity against B. cinerea at 100 μg/mL, with the corresponding inhibition rates reached 90.1 and 85.0%, which were better than the positive control Osthole (83.6%) and Azoxystrobin (46.5%). The compound 5f was identified as the promising fungicide candidate against B. cinerea with the EC50 values of 5.75 μg/mL, which was obviously better than Osthole (33.20 μg/mL) and Azoxystrobin (64.95 μg/mL). Meanwhile, the compound 5f showed remarkable antifungal activities against R. solani with the EC50 values of 28.96 μg/mL, which was better than Osthole (67.18 μg/mL) and equivalent to Azoxystrobin (21.34 μg/mL). The results provide a significant foundation for the search of novel fluorinated 7-hydroxycoumarin derivatives with good antifungal activity.
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Cell-Free Supernatants of Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria: A Review of Their Use as Biostimulant and Microbial Biocontrol Agents in Sustainable Agriculture. SUSTAINABILITY 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/su12239917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) afford plants several advantages (i.e., improvement of nutrient acquisition, growth, and development; induction of abiotic and biotic stress tolerance). Numerous PGPB strains have been isolated and studied over the years. However, only a few of them are available on the market, mainly due to the failed bacterial survival within the formulations and after application inside agroecosystems. PGPB strains with these challenging limitations can be used for the formulation of cell-free supernatants (CFSs), broth cultures processed through several mechanical and physical processes for cell removal. In the scientific literature there are diverse reviews and updates on PGPB in agriculture. However, no review deals with CFSs and the CFS metabolites obtainable by PGPB. The main objective of this review is to provide useful information for future research on CFSs as biostimulant and biocontrol agents in sustainable agriculture. Studies on CFS agricultural applications, both for biostimulant and biocontrol applications, have been reviewed, presenting limitations and advantages. Among the 109 articles selected and examined, the Bacillus genus seems to be the most promising due to the numerous articles that support its biostimulant and biocontrol potentialities. The present review underlines that research about this topic needs to be encouraged; evidence so far obtained has demonstrated that PGPB could be a valid source of secondary metabolites useful in sustainable agriculture.
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Zhang X, Guo X, Wu C, Li C, Zhang D, Zhu B. Isolation, heterologous expression, and purification of a novel antifungal protein from Bacillus subtilis strain Z-14. Microb Cell Fact 2020; 19:214. [PMID: 33228718 PMCID: PMC7684727 DOI: 10.1186/s12934-020-01475-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Wheat sheath blight, a soil borne fungal disease caused by Rhizoctonia cerealis, is considered as one of the most serious threats to wheat worldwide. Bacillus subtilis Z-14 was isolated from soil sampled from a wheat rhizosphere and was confirmed to have strong antifungal activity against R. cerealis. RESULTS An antifungal protein, termed F2, was isolated from the culture supernatant of Z-14 strain using precipitation with ammonium sulfate, anion exchange chromatography, and reverse phase chromatography. Purified F2 had a molecular mass of approximately 8 kDa, as assessed using sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Edman degradation was used to determine the amino acid sequence of the N-terminus, which was NH2ASGGTVGIYGANMRS. This sequence is identical to a hypothetical protein RBAM_004680 (YP_001420098.1) synthesized by B. amyloliquefaciens FZB42. The recombinant F2 protein (rF2) was heterologously expressed in the yeast host Pichia pastoris, purified using a Niaffinity column, and demonstrated significant antifungal activity against R. cerealis. The purified rF2 demonstrated broad spectrum antifungal activity against different varieties of fungi such as Fusarium oxysporum, Verticillium dahliae, Bipolaris papendorfii, and Fusarium proliferatum. rF2 was thermostable, retaining 91.5% of its activity when incubated for 30 min at 100 °C. Meanwhile, rF2 maintained its activity under treatment by proteinase K and trypsin and over a wide pH range from 5 to 10. CONCLUSIONS A novel antifungal protein, F2, was purified from biocontrol Bacillus subtilis Z-14 strain fermentation supernatant and heterologously expressed in Pichia pastoris to verify its antifungal activity against R. cerealis and the validity of the gene encoding F2. Considering its significant antifungal activity and stable characteristics, protein F2 presents an alternative compound to resist fungal infections caused by R. cerealis.
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- Xuechao Zhang
- College of Life Science, Hebei Agricultural University, 289 Lingyusi Road, 071001, Baoding, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Hebei Agricultural University, 289 Lingyusi Road, 071001, Baoding, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Hebei Agricultural University, 289 Lingyusi Road, 071001, Baoding, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Hebei Agricultural University, 289 Lingyusi Road, 071001, Baoding, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Hebei Agricultural University, 289 Lingyusi Road, 071001, Baoding, PR China.
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- College of Life Science, Hebei Agricultural University, 289 Lingyusi Road, 071001, Baoding, PR China.
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Kumbar B, Mahmood R, Nagesha S, Nagaraja M, Prashant D, Kerima OZ, Karosiya A, Chavan M. Field application of Bacillus subtilis isolates for controlling late blight disease of potato caused by Phytophthora infestans. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2019.101366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Ren J, He W, Li C, He S, Niu D. Purification and identification of a novel antifungal protein from Bacillus subtilis XB-1. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2019; 35:150. [PMID: 31549229 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-019-2726-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2019] [Accepted: 09/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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This study aimed to characterize a powerful antifungal component from bacteria. Bacillus subtilis strain XB-1, which showed maximal inhibition of Monilinia fructicola, was isolated and identified, and an antifungal protein was obtained from it. Ammonium sulfate precipitation, ion exchange chromatography, and sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) were used to purify and identify the proteins secreted by B. subtilis XB-1. Analyses revealed that purified fraction V had the strongest antifungal effect, with the largest pathogen inhibition zone diameter of 4.15 cm after 4 days (P < 0.05). This fraction showed a single band with a molecular weight of approximately 43 kDa in SDS-PAGE. Results from SDS-PAGE and liquid chromatography electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry analyses demonstrated that fraction V was likely a member of the chitosanase family. These results suggest that B. subtilis XB-1 and its antifungal protein may be useful in potential biocontrol applications.
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- Jianjun Ren
- Institute of Urban and Rural Mining, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China.,College of Biological Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, 102206, China
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, 102206, China
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- Institute of Urban and Rural Mining, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- Institute of Urban and Rural Mining, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China.,School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- Institute of Urban and Rural Mining, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China.
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Wang S, Dai P, Yan Z, Wang Y, Shao J, Wu Y, Deng C, Zhang W. Metal‐free, Visible‐Light‐Induced Radical Trifluoromethylation/Cyclization of N‐benzamides with CF
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- Shaowei Wang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science and Department of ChemistryCollege of SciencesNanjing Agricultural University Nanjing 210095 P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science and Department of ChemistryCollege of SciencesNanjing Agricultural University Nanjing 210095 P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science and Department of ChemistryCollege of SciencesNanjing Agricultural University Nanjing 210095 P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science and Department of ChemistryCollege of SciencesNanjing Agricultural University Nanjing 210095 P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science and Department of ChemistryCollege of SciencesNanjing Agricultural University Nanjing 210095 P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science and Department of ChemistryCollege of SciencesNanjing Agricultural University Nanjing 210095 P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science and Department of ChemistryCollege of SciencesNanjing Agricultural University Nanjing 210095 P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science and Department of ChemistryCollege of SciencesNanjing Agricultural University Nanjing 210095 P. R. China
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Cruz-Martín M, Mena E, Acosta-Suárez M, Pichardo T, Rodriguez E, Alvarado-Capó Y. Protein compounds of Bacillus subtilis with in vitro antifungal activity against Pseudocercospora fijiensis (Morelet). Braz J Microbiol 2019; 51:265-269. [PMID: 31418142 DOI: 10.1007/s42770-019-00136-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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The metabolites of Bacillus subtilis CCIBP-M27 were evaluated as an antagonist of Pseudocercospora fijiensis. The culture filtrate did not inhibit ascospore germination but significantly reduced conidial germination and mycelial growth. Through microscopic analysis, deformations were observed as vacuolization and swelling in P. fijiensis mycelia when exposed to culture filtrate during 48 h. A similar response was induced by peptide-type compounds found on Bacillus subtilis CCIBP-M27 culture filtrate. The results obtained suggest that the in vitro antifungal effect of the strain CCIBP-M27 against P. fijiensis is related to the action of diffused metabolites such as proteins or peptide substances.
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- Mileidy Cruz-Martín
- Instituto de Biotecnología de las Plantas, Universidad Central Marta Abreu de Las Villas, Carretera a Camajuaní km 5.5., CP 54830, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba.
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- Instituto de Biotecnología de las Plantas, Universidad Central Marta Abreu de Las Villas, Carretera a Camajuaní km 5.5., CP 54830, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba
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- Instituto de Biotecnología de las Plantas, Universidad Central Marta Abreu de Las Villas, Carretera a Camajuaní km 5.5., CP 54830, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba
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- Instituto de Biotecnología de las Plantas, Universidad Central Marta Abreu de Las Villas, Carretera a Camajuaní km 5.5., CP 54830, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba
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- Instituto de Biotecnología de las Plantas, Universidad Central Marta Abreu de Las Villas, Carretera a Camajuaní km 5.5., CP 54830, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba
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- Instituto de Biotecnología de las Plantas, Universidad Central Marta Abreu de Las Villas, Carretera a Camajuaní km 5.5., CP 54830, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba
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Antagonist effects of strains of Bacillus spp. against Rhizoctonia solani for their protection against several plant diseases: Alternatives to chemical pesticides. C R Biol 2019; 342:124-135. [DOI: 10.1016/j.crvi.2019.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2019] [Revised: 05/22/2019] [Accepted: 05/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Caulier S, Nannan C, Gillis A, Licciardi F, Bragard C, Mahillon J. Overview of the Antimicrobial Compounds Produced by Members of the Bacillus subtilis Group. Front Microbiol 2019; 10:302. [PMID: 30873135 PMCID: PMC6401651 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.00302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 309] [Impact Index Per Article: 61.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 02/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Over the last seven decades, applications using members of the Bacillus subtilis group have emerged in both food processes and crop protection industries. Their ability to form survival endospores and the plethora of antimicrobial compounds they produce has generated an increased industrial interest as food preservatives, therapeutic agents and biopesticides. In the growing context of food biopreservation and biological crop protection, this review suggests a comprehensive way to visualize the antimicrobial spectrum described within the B. subtilis group, including volatile compounds. This classification distinguishes the bioactive metabolites based on their biosynthetic pathways and chemical nature: i.e., ribosomal peptides (RPs), volatile compounds, polyketides (PKs), non-ribosomal peptides (NRPs), and hybrids between PKs and NRPs. For each clade, the chemical structure, biosynthesis and antimicrobial activity are described and exemplified. This review aims at constituting a convenient and updated classification of antimicrobial metabolites from the B. subtilis group, whose complex phylogeny is prone to further development.
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- Simon Caulier
- Laboratory of Food and Environmental Microbiology, Earth and Life Institute, Université catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.,Laboratory of Phytopathology-Applied Microbiology, Earth and Life Institute, Université catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Food and Environmental Microbiology, Earth and Life Institute, Université catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Food and Environmental Microbiology, Earth and Life Institute, Université catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Food and Environmental Microbiology, Earth and Life Institute, Université catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Phytopathology-Applied Microbiology, Earth and Life Institute, Université catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Food and Environmental Microbiology, Earth and Life Institute, Université catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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Zhang SG, Liang CG, Sun YQ, Teng P, Wang JQ, Zhang WH. Design, synthesis and antifungal activities of novel pyrrole- and pyrazole-substituted coumarin derivatives. Mol Divers 2019; 23:915-925. [PMID: 30694410 DOI: 10.1007/s11030-019-09920-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2018] [Accepted: 01/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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We synthesized a series of novel pyrrole- and pyrazole-substituted coumarin derivatives and evaluated their antifungal activity against six phytopathogenic fungi in vitro. The primary assay results demonstrated that some designed compounds displayed potent activities. Among them, compounds 5g, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d and 6h exhibited more effective control than Osthole against Cucumber anthrax and Alternaria leaf spot. Furthermore, compound 5g displayed stronger antifungal activity against Rhizoctorzia solani (EC50 = 15.4 µg/mL) than positive control Osthole (EC50 = 67.2 µg/mL).
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- Shu-Guang Zhang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China.
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Dai P, Yu X, Teng P, Zhang WH, Deng C. Visible-Light- and Oxygen-Promoted Direct Csp2-H Radical Difluoromethylation of Coumarins and Antifungal Activities. Org Lett 2018; 20:6901-6905. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.8b02965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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- Peng Dai
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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Wu Q, Ni M, Dou K, Tang J, Ren J, Yu C, Chen J. Co-culture of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens ACCC11060 and Trichoderma asperellum GDFS1009 enhanced pathogen-inhibition and amino acid yield. Microb Cell Fact 2018; 17:155. [PMID: 30285749 PMCID: PMC6171294 DOI: 10.1186/s12934-018-1004-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2018] [Accepted: 09/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Background Bacillus spp. are a genus of biocontrol bacteria widely used for antibiosis, while Trichoderma spp. are biocontrol fungi that are abundantly explored. In this study, a liquid co-cultivation of these two organisms was tried firstly. Results and discussion Through liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS), it was discovered that with an inoculation in the ratio of 1.9:1, the antimicrobial effect of the co-cultured fermentation liquor of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens ACCC11060 and Trichoderma asperellum GDFS1009 was found to be significantly higher than that of pure-cultivation. A raise in the synthesis of antimicrobial substances contributed to this significant increase. Additionally, a co-culture with the inoculation of the two organisms in the ratio of 1:1 was found to enhance the production of specific amino acids. This technique could be further explored for either a large scale production of amino acids or could serve as a theoretical base for the generation of certain rare amino acids. Conclusions This work clearly demonstrated that co-cultivation of B. amyloliquefaciens ACCC11060 and T. asperellum GDFS1009 could produce more specific biocontrol substances and amino acids. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12934-018-1004-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Qiong Wu
- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Embryo Development and Reproductive Regulation, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environmental Hormone and Reproduction, Fuyang Normal University, Fuyang, 236037, Anhui, China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Embryo Development and Reproductive Regulation, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environmental Hormone and Reproduction, Fuyang Normal University, Fuyang, 236037, Anhui, China
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- Suzhou BioNovoGene Metabolomics Platform, Suzhou, 215000, China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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Ni M, Wu Q, Wang J, Liu WC, Ren JH, Zhang DP, Zhao J, Liu DEW, Rao YH, Lu CG. Identification and comprehensive evaluation of a novel biocontrol agent Bacillus atrophaeus JZB120050. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART. B, PESTICIDES, FOOD CONTAMINANTS, AND AGRICULTURAL WASTES 2018; 53:777-785. [PMID: 30199317 DOI: 10.1080/03601234.2018.1505072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Bacillus spp. have long been used as biocontrol agents because of their efficient broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. We identified a novel strain of Bacillus atrophaeus, named JZB120050, from soil. B. atrophaeus JZB120050 had a strong inhibitory effect against Botrytis cinerea and many other phytopathogens. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry showed that B. atrophaeus JZB120050 produced many secondary metabolites, such as alkanes, alkenes and acids; some of which were related to pathogen inhibition. Enzyme activity analysis showed that B. atrophaeus JZB120050 secreted cell-wall-degrading enzymes, including chitinase, glucanase and protease, which degraded fungal cell walls. Both the novel glucanase gene bglu and chitinase gene chit1 were cloned and heterologously expressed in Escherichia coli and the products showed strong enzyme activity. In addition, B. atrophaeus JZB120050 secreted siderophores and formed a significant biofilm. Future studies should focus on these antimicrobial factors to facilitate widespread application in the field of agricultural biocontrol.
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- Mi Ni
- a Institute of Plant and Environment Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences , Beijing , China
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- a Institute of Plant and Environment Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences , Beijing , China
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- b Agricultural College, Guangdong Ocean University , Zhanjiang , China
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- a Institute of Plant and Environment Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences , Beijing , China
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- c Suzhou BioNovoGene Metabolomics Platform , Suzhou , China
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- a Institute of Plant and Environment Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences , Beijing , China
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- a Institute of Plant and Environment Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences , Beijing , China
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- a Institute of Plant and Environment Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences , Beijing , China
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- a Institute of Plant and Environment Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences , Beijing , China
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- a Institute of Plant and Environment Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences , Beijing , China
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Dutta D, Debnath DAS M. Biosynthesis of Low Molecular Weight Antifungal Protein from Aspergillus giganteus in Batch Fermentation and In-Vitro Assay. Biocontrol Sci 2018; 23:41-51. [PMID: 29910208 DOI: 10.4265/bio.23.41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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In present study, Taguchi's design of experiment L9 orthogonal array was created using Qualitek-4 software with four most critical factors namely, K2HPO4, MgSO4, CaCl2 and culture pH. Production of a new intracellular antifungal protein in submerged fermentation was optimized with yield of 0.98±0.1 mg/gram dry cell weight mycelia from Aspergillus giganteus MTCC 8408. The average molecular mass of the purified protein was figured as 5.122 kDa using Electro Spray Ionization-Mass Spectrometry. Scanning electron microscopy was used to correlate the effect of selected factors on fungal cell morphology and its metabolite production. In vitro antifungal susceptibility assay was profiled against Aspergillus niger and minimum inhibitory concentrations were in the range 0.3±0.06 µg/ml. The stronger influencing factors on afp production and mycelial biomass were noted with CaCl2 and K2HPO4 respectively. The validation experiments using optimized conditions confirmed an improvement in afp by 3.86 times with mycelial biomass by 1.52 times, compared to the basal medium. The present statistical optimization study revealed an opportunity to promote economical design at the industrial level for future scale up of effective antifungal agent against systemic aspergillosis as well as possible post harvest loss.
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- Debashis Dutta
- School of Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi (Banaras Hindu University)
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- School of Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi (Banaras Hindu University)
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Yu X, Teng P, Zhang YL, Xu ZJ, Zhang MZ, Zhang WH. Design, synthesis and antifungal activity evaluation of coumarin-3-carboxamide derivatives. Fitoterapia 2018; 127:387-395. [PMID: 29631016 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2018.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2018] [Revised: 03/14/2018] [Accepted: 03/31/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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A series of coumarin-3-carboxamides/hydrazides have been designed and synthesized, all the target compounds were evaluated in vitro for their antifungal activity against Botrytis cinerea, Alternaria solani, Gibberella zeae, Rhizoctorzia solani, Cucumber anthrax and Alternaria leaf spot, some of the designed compounds 4a-4g exhibited potential activity in the primary assays, this highlighted by the compounds 4a, 4d, 4e and 4f, EC50 values of which against Rhizoctorzia solani were as low as 1.80 μg/mL, 2.50 μg/mL, 2.25 μg/mL and 2.10 μg/mL, respectively, exhibiting more effective control with that of the positive control than Boscalid. Furthermore, compounds 4a and 4e represented equivalent antifungal activity with Boscalid against Botrytis cinerea.
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- Xiang Yu
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China.
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Jia CY, Xu LY, Yu X, Ding YB, Jin B, Zhang MZ, Zhang WH, Yang GF. An efficient synthesis and antifungal evaluation of natural product streptochlorin and its analogues. Fitoterapia 2017; 125:106-110. [PMID: 29269233 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2017.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2017] [Revised: 12/15/2017] [Accepted: 12/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Streptochlorin, a small indole alkaloid isolated from marine Streptomyces sp., exhibits a wide range of potent biological activities. An efficient and economic synthetic protocol for streptochlorin has been developed and validated, 4 steps from indole in a total yield of 45%, and further applied for the synthesis of its analogues. Biological testing showed that most of the target compounds exhibited potential antifungal activity in the primary assays, especially compounds 6, 7 and 9c were the most active ones, representing effective activity against the phytopathogenic fungi screened in preliminary test and might be explored for the study of mode of action in the future.
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- Chen-Yang Jia
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China; Key Laboratory of Pesticide & Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, PR China
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- Nanjing Agricultural University Hospital, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide & Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, PR China
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Dai P, Luo K, Yu X, Yang WC, Wu L, Zhang WH. Tert-Butyl Nitrite Mediated Expeditious Methylsulfoxidation of Tetrazole-amines with DMSO: Metal-free Synthesis of Antifungal Active Methylsulfinyl-1H-tetrazole Derivatives. Adv Synth Catal 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/adsc.201701364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Peng Dai
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science and Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences; Nanjing Agricultural University; Nanjing 210095 People's Republic of China, Tel/Fax: +86-25-84395351
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science and Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences; Nanjing Agricultural University; Nanjing 210095 People's Republic of China, Tel/Fax: +86-25-84395351
- College of Life Sciences; Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095; People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science and Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences; Nanjing Agricultural University; Nanjing 210095 People's Republic of China, Tel/Fax: +86-25-84395351
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science and Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences; Nanjing Agricultural University; Nanjing 210095 People's Republic of China, Tel/Fax: +86-25-84395351
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science and Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences; Nanjing Agricultural University; Nanjing 210095 People's Republic of China, Tel/Fax: +86-25-84395351
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences and Institute of Chemistry; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Beijing 100190 People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science and Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences; Nanjing Agricultural University; Nanjing 210095 People's Republic of China, Tel/Fax: +86-25-84395351
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Qi Z, Yu J, Shen L, Yu Z, Yu M, Du Y, Zhang R, Song T, Yin X, Zhou Y, Li H, Wei Q, Liu Y. Enhanced resistance to rice blast and sheath blight in rice (oryza sativa L.) by expressing the oxalate decarboxylase protein Bacisubin from Bacillus subtilis. PLANT SCIENCE : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2017; 265:51-60. [PMID: 29223342 DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2017.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2017] [Revised: 09/19/2017] [Accepted: 09/20/2017] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Oxalate decarboxylase (OxDC), catalyzing the degradation of oxalic acid, is widely distributed in varieties of organisms. In this study, an oxalate decarboxylase gene from Bacillus subtilis strain BS-916, Bacisubin, was transformed into rice variety Nipponbare to generate transgenic rice with increased OxDC activity. Pathogenicity test revealed that the transgenic rice showed enhanced resistance to rice blast and sheath blight. Further RNA-seq analysis between Nipponbare WT (wild type) and transgenic rice identified 1764 DEGs (Differentially expressed genes) including 723 up-regulated unigenes and 1041 down-regulated unigenes. Five GO terms including single-organism process and oxidation-reduction process were significantly enriched in the up-regulated genes. Interestingly, five genes encoding glutaredoxin and one gene encoding MADS box were up- and down-regulated in the transgenic rice, respectively. Collectively, our study advances the understanding of OxDC in resistance to rice disease and its possible mechanisms. Our results also suggest that OxDC would be an effective antifungal protein preventing fungal infection in transgenic rice.
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- Zhongqiang Qi
- Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanjing 210014, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanjing 210014, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanjing 210014, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanjing 210014, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanjing 210014, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanjing 210014, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanjing 210014, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanjing 210014, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanjing 210014, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanjing 210014, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanjing 210014, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanjing 210014, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanjing 210014, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China.
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Jeong MH, Lee YS, Cho JY, Ahn YS, Moon JH, Hyun HN, Cha GS, Kim KY. Isolation and characterization of metabolites from Bacillus licheniformis MH48 with antifungal activity against plant pathogens. Microb Pathog 2017; 110:645-653. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2017.07.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2016] [Revised: 07/13/2017] [Accepted: 07/17/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Shafi J, Tian H, Ji M. Bacillus species as versatile weapons for plant pathogens: a review. BIOTECHNOL BIOTEC EQ 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/13102818.2017.1286950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 132] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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- Jamil Shafi
- Department of Pesticide Science, Plant Protection College, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, P. R. China
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- Department of Pesticide Science, Plant Protection College, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, P. R. China
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- Department of Pesticide Science, Plant Protection College, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, P. R. China
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Antimycotic Role of Soil Bacillus sp. Against Rice Pathogens: A Biocontrol Prospective. Microb Biotechnol 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-6847-8_2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Zhang MZ, Zhang Y, Wang JQ, Zhang WH. Design, Synthesis and Antifungal Activity of Coumarin Ring-Opening Derivatives. Molecules 2016; 21:molecules21101387. [PMID: 27763520 PMCID: PMC6273309 DOI: 10.3390/molecules21101387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2016] [Revised: 09/30/2016] [Accepted: 10/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Based on our initial design, we synthesized two series of coumarin ring-opening derivatives by the reactions of hydrolysis and methylation. Results of antifungal screening in vitro showed that the target compounds exhibited potent activity against the six common pathogenic fungi. Compounds 6b, 6e, 6g, 6i, 7b and 7c were identified as the most active ones, and the EC50 values of these active compounds were further tested. Compared to the commonly used fungicide Azoxystrobin (0.0884 µM), compounds 6b (0.0544 µM) and 6e (0.0823 µM) displayed improved activity against Botrytis cinerea.
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- Ming-Zhi Zhang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
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Sun C, Geng L, Wang M, Shao G, Liu Y, Shu C, Zhang J. No adverse effects of transgenic maize on population dynamics of endophytic Bacillus subtilis strain B916-gfp. Microbiologyopen 2016; 6. [PMID: 27666942 PMCID: PMC5300882 DOI: 10.1002/mbo3.404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2016] [Revised: 08/18/2016] [Accepted: 08/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Endophytic bacterial communities play a key role in promoting plant growth and combating plant diseases. However, little is known about their population dynamics in plant tissues and bulk soil, especially in transgenic crops. This study investigated the colonization of transgenic maize harboring the Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) cry1Ah gene by Bacillus subtilis strain B916‐gfp present in plant tissues and soil. Bt and nontransgenic maize were inoculated with B916‐gfp by seed soaking, or root irrigation under both laboratory greenhouse and field conditions. During the growing season, B916‐gfp colonized transgenic as well as nontransgenic plants by both inoculation methods. No differences were observed in B916‐gfp population size between transgenic and nontransgenic plants, except at one or two time points in the roots and stems that did not persist over the examination period. Furthermore, planting transgenic maize did not affect the number of B916‐gfp in bulk soil in either laboratory or field trials. These results indicate that transgenic modification of maize with the cry1Ah gene has no influence on colonization by the endophytic bacteria B916‐gfp present in the plant and in bulk soil.
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- Chongsi Sun
- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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Zhang MZ, Zhang RR, Wang JQ, Yu X, Zhang YL, Wang QQ, Zhang WH. Microwave-assisted synthesis and antifungal activity of novel fused Osthole derivatives. Eur J Med Chem 2016; 124:10-16. [PMID: 27565553 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2016.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2016] [Revised: 07/29/2016] [Accepted: 08/08/2016] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Based on the microwave-assisted synthetic protocol developed in our previous work, we have synthesized a series of novel furo[3,2-c]coumarins as fused Osthole derivatives, via the reaction of 4-hydroxycoumarins and β-ketoesters catalyzed by DMAP. All the target compounds were evaluated in vitro for their antifungal activity against six phytopathogenic fungi, some compounds exhibited potential activity in the primary assays. Especially compounds 6c, 7b, 8b and 8c (shown in Fig. 1) were the most active ones, EC50 values of these four compounds against Colletotrichum capsica, Botrytis cinerea and Rhizoctonia solani were further investigated. 6c was identified as the most promising candidate with the EC50 value at 0.110 μM against Botrytis cinerea and 0.040 μM against Colletotrichum capsica, respectively, representing better antifungal activity than that of the commonly used fungicide Azoxystrobin.
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- Ming-Zhi Zhang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China.
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Development of a powder formulation based on Bacillus cereus sensu lato strain B25 spores for biological control of Fusarium verticillioides in maize plants. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2016; 32:75. [DOI: 10.1007/s11274-015-2000-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2015] [Accepted: 12/16/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Zhang RR, Liu J, Zhang Y, Hou MQ, Zhang MZ, Zhou F, Zhang WH. Microwave-assisted synthesis and antifungal activity of novel coumarin derivatives: Pyrano[3,2-c]chromene-2,5-diones. Eur J Med Chem 2016; 116:76-83. [PMID: 27060759 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2016.03.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2015] [Revised: 03/22/2016] [Accepted: 03/25/2016] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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A series of novel fused coumarin analogues pyrano[3,2-c]chromene-2,5-diones have been synthesized through an optimized microwave-assisted protocol. All target compounds were tested and evaluated for their antifungal activity against Botrytis cinerea, Colletotrichum copsica, Alternaria solani, Gibberella zeae and Rhizoctorzia solani. The bioassay results indicated that some of the compounds exhibited potent antifungal activities at concentration less than 50 ppm. For the compounds 5d, 6c and 7b, EC50 values against B. cinerea were as low as 0.141, 0.082 and 0.091 μM, respectively, which represents better antifungal activity than that of the commonly used fungicide Azoxystrobin. Compounds 5d (57%) and 6c (55%) also exhibited more effective control than Azoxystrobin (44%) against Colletotrichum capsica.
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- Rong-Rong Zhang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China.
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- Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, United States
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Science, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China.
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Endophytic Bacillus subtilis strain E1R-J is a promising biocontrol agent for wheat powdery mildew. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 2015:462645. [PMID: 25759819 PMCID: PMC4339710 DOI: 10.1155/2015/462645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2014] [Accepted: 11/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In this study, the biocontrol efficacies of 14 endophytic bacterial strains were tested against Blumeria graminis f. sp. tritici (Bgt) in pot experiments under greenhouse conditions. Bacillus subtilis strain E1R-j significantly reduced disease index and exhibited the best control (90.97%). When different formulations of E1R-j were sprayed 24 h before Bgt inoculation, fermentation liquid without bacterial cell and crude protein suspension displayed the similar effects; and they reduced disease index more than bacterial cell suspension (109 cfu mL−1) and fermentation liquid without protein. The control effects were not significantly different between 1011 and 109 cfu mL−1 of bacterial cell suspension but were higher than 107 cfu mL−1. Further observations showed that conidial germination and appressorial formation of Bgt were retarded by spraying E1R-j 24 h before Bgt inoculation. Compared with the water check, conidial germination and appressorial formation were decreased by 43.3% and 42.7%, respectively. In the treatment with E1R-j, the number of houstoria significantly reduced and the speed of mycelial extension was slowed down in the wheat leaves. Scanning electron microscopy observation revealed that E1R-j significantly suppressed the conidial germination and caused rupture and deformation of germ tubes. On the surface of wheat leaves, mycelia and conidiophores became shrinking.
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Sumi CD, Yang BW, Yeo IC, Hahm YT. Antimicrobial peptides of the genus Bacillus: a new era for antibiotics. Can J Microbiol 2014; 61:93-103. [PMID: 25629960 DOI: 10.1139/cjm-2014-0613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 196] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The rapid onset of resistance reduces the efficacy of most conventional antimicrobial drugs and is a general cause of concern for human well-being. Thus, there is great demand for a continuous supply of novel antibiotics to combat this problem. Bacteria-derived antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have long been used as food preservatives; moreover, prior to the development of conventional antibiotics, these AMPs served as an efficient source of antibiotics. Recently, peptides produced by members of the genus Bacillus were shown to have a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity against pathogenic microbes. Bacillus-derived AMPs can be synthesized both ribosomally and nonribosomally and can be classified according to peptide biosynthesis, structure, and molecular weight. The precise mechanism of action of these AMPs is not yet clear; however, one proposed mechanism is that these AMPs kill bacteria by forming channels in and (or) disrupting the bacterial cell wall. Bacillus-derived AMPs have potential in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as the food and agricultural sectors. Here, we focus on Bacillus-derived AMPs as a novel alternative approach to antibacterial drug development. We also provide an overview of the biosynthesis, mechanisms of action, applications, and effectiveness of different AMPs produced by members of the Bacillus genus, including several recently identified novel AMPs.
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- Chandra Datta Sumi
- a Department of Systems Biotechnology, Chung-Ang University, 72-1 Nae-Ri, Daeduk-Myun, Anseong-Si, Gyeonggi-Do 456-756, South Korea
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Wang Z, Wang Y, Zheng L, Yang X, Liu H, Guo J. Isolation and characterization of an antifungal protein from Bacillus licheniformis HS10. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2014; 454:48-52. [PMID: 25445597 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2014.10.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2014] [Accepted: 10/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Bacillus licheniformis HS10 is a good biocontrol agent against Pseudoperonospora cubensis which caused cucumber downy disease. To identify and characterize the antifungal proteins produced by B.licheniformis HS10, the proteins from HS10 were isolated by using 30-60% ammonium sulfate precipitation, and purified with column chromatography on DEAE Sepharose Fast Flow, RESOURCE Q and Sephadex G-75. And the SDS-PAGE and MALDI-TOF/TOF-MS analysis results demonstrated that the antifungal protein was a monomer with molecular weight of about 55 kDa, identified as carboxypeptidase. Our experiments also showed that the antifungal protein from B. licheniformis HS10 had significantly inhibition on eight different kinds of plant pathogenic fungi, and it was stable with good biological activity at as high as 100°C for 30 min and in pH value ranged from 6 to 10. The biological activity was negatively affected by protease K and 10mM metal cations except Ca(2+).
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- Zhixin Wang
- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; Engineering Center of Bioresource Pesticide in Jiangsu Province, Nanjing 210095, China; Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests (Nanjing Agricultural University), Ministry of Education, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Life Science and Chemical Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huai'an 223003, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; Engineering Center of Bioresource Pesticide in Jiangsu Province, Nanjing 210095, China; Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests (Nanjing Agricultural University), Ministry of Education, Nanjing 210095, China; Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences Guangzhou Experimental Station, Guangzhou 510140, China; Tropical Energy and Ecology Research Centre of CATAS, Guangzhou 510140, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; Engineering Center of Bioresource Pesticide in Jiangsu Province, Nanjing 210095, China; Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests (Nanjing Agricultural University), Ministry of Education, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; Engineering Center of Bioresource Pesticide in Jiangsu Province, Nanjing 210095, China; Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests (Nanjing Agricultural University), Ministry of Education, Nanjing 210095, China.
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; Engineering Center of Bioresource Pesticide in Jiangsu Province, Nanjing 210095, China; Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests (Nanjing Agricultural University), Ministry of Education, Nanjing 210095, China
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Chan YS, Ng TB. Northeast red beans produce a thermostable and pH-stable defensin-like peptide with potent antifungal activity. Cell Biochem Biophys 2014; 66:637-48. [PMID: 23292358 DOI: 10.1007/s12013-012-9508-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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A 5.4-kDa antifungal peptide was purified from Phaseolus vulgaris L. cv. "northeast red bean" using a protocol that entailed affinity chromatography, ion exchange chromatography, and gel filtration. The molecular mass was determined by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight. The N-terminal amino acid sequence of the peptide was highly homologous to defensins and defensin-like peptides from several plant species. The peptide impeded the growth of a number of pathogenic fungi, including Mycosphaerella arachidicola Khokhr. (IC50 = 1.7 μM), Setosphaeria turcica Luttr., Fusarium oxysporum Schltdl., and Valsa mali Miyabe & G. Yamada. Antifungal activity of the peptide was fully preserved at temperatures up to 100 °C and pH values from 0 to 12. Congo red deposition at the hyphal tip of M. arachidicola was detected after exposure to the peptide, signifying that the peptide had suppressed hyphal growth. The antifungal peptide did not manifest antiproliferative activity toward human breast cancer MCF7 cells and hepatoma HepG2 cells, in contradiction to the bulk of previously reported plant defensins. The data suggest distinct structural requirements for antifungal and antiproliferative activities.
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- Yau Sang Chan
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, China
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Inhibition of conidiophore development in Aspergillus fumigatus by an Escherichia coli DH5α strain, a promising antifungal candidate against aspergillosis. J Mycol Med 2014; 24:1-12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mycmed.2013.07.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2013] [Revised: 06/23/2013] [Accepted: 07/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Effective biodemulsifier components secreted by Bacillus mojavensis XH-1 and analysis of the demulsification process. Biodegradation 2013; 25:529-41. [DOI: 10.1007/s10532-013-9679-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2013] [Accepted: 11/19/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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