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Moopantakath J, Imchen M, Anju VT, Busi S, Dyavaiah M, Martínez-Espinosa RM, Kumavath R. Bioactive molecules from haloarchaea: Scope and prospects for industrial and therapeutic applications. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1113540. [PMID: 37065149 PMCID: PMC10102575 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1113540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Marine environments and salty inland ecosystems encompass various environmental conditions, such as extremes of temperature, salinity, pH, pressure, altitude, dry conditions, and nutrient scarcity. The extremely halophilic archaea (also called haloarchaea) are a group of microorganisms requiring high salt concentrations (2–6 M NaCl) for optimal growth. Haloarchaea have different metabolic adaptations to withstand these extreme conditions. Among the adaptations, several vesicles, granules, primary and secondary metabolites are produced that are highly significant in biotechnology, such as carotenoids, halocins, enzymes, and granules of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs). Among halophilic enzymes, reductases play a significant role in the textile industry and the degradation of hydrocarbon compounds. Enzymes like dehydrogenases, glycosyl hydrolases, lipases, esterases, and proteases can also be used in several industrial procedures. More recently, several studies stated that carotenoids, gas vacuoles, and liposomes produced by haloarchaea have specific applications in medicine and pharmacy. Additionally, the production of biodegradable and biocompatible polymers by haloarchaea to store carbon makes them potent candidates to be used as cell factories in the industrial production of bioplastics. Furthermore, some haloarchaeal species can synthesize nanoparticles during heavy metal detoxification, thus shedding light on a new approach to producing nanoparticles on a large scale. Recent studies also highlight that exopolysaccharides from haloarchaea can bind the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. This review explores the potential of haloarchaea in the industry and biotechnology as cellular factories to upscale the production of diverse bioactive compounds.
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- Jamseel Moopantakath
- Department of Genomic Science, School of Biological Sciences, Central University of Kerala, Kerala, India
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
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- Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Edaphology and Agricultural Chemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain
- Multidisciplinary Institute for Environmental Studies “Ramón Margalef”, University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain
- Rosa María Martínez-Espinosa,
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- Department of Genomic Science, School of Biological Sciences, Central University of Kerala, Kerala, India
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India
- *Correspondence: Ranjith Kumavath, ,
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Giani M, Gervasi L, Loizzo MR, Martínez-Espinosa RM. Carbon Source Influences Antioxidant, Antiglycemic, and Antilipidemic Activities of Haloferax mediterranei Carotenoid Extracts. Mar Drugs 2022; 20:659. [PMID: 36354982 PMCID: PMC9697119 DOI: 10.3390/md20110659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Haloarchaeal carotenoids have attracted attention lately due to their potential antioxidant activity. This work studies the effect of different concentrations of carbon sources on cell growth and carotenoid production. Carotenoid extract composition was characterized by HPLC-MS. Antioxidant activity of carotenoid extracts obtained from cell cultures grown under different nutritional conditions was determined by 2,2'-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), Ferric Reducing Ability Power (FRAP) and β-carotene bleaching assays. The ability of these carotenoid extracts to inhibit α-glucosidase, α-amylase, and lipase enzymes was also assessed to determine if they could be used to reduce blood glucose and lipid absorption. The maximum production of carotenoids (92.2 µg/mL) was observed combining 12.5% inorganic salts and 2.5% of glucose/starch. Antioxidant, hypoglycemic, and antilipidemic studies showed that higher carbon availability in the culture media leads to changes in the extract composition, resulting in more active haloarchaeal carotenoid extracts. Carotenoid extracts obtained from high-carbon-availability cell cultures presented higher proportions of all-trans-bacterioruberin, 5-cis-bacterioruberin, and a double isomeric bacterioruberin, whereas the presence 9-cis-bacterioruberin and 13-cis-bacterioruberin decreased. The production of haloarchaeal carotenoids can be successfully optimized by changing nutritional conditions. Furthermore, carotenoid composition can be altered by modifying carbon source concentration. These natural compounds are very promising in food and nutraceutical industries.
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- Micaela Giani
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Division, Agrochemistry and Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Alicante, Ap. 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain
- Multidisciplinary Institute for Environmental Studies “Ramón Margalef”, University of Alicante, Ap. 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health Science and Nutrition, University of Calabria, I-87036 Arcavacata Rende, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health Science and Nutrition, University of Calabria, I-87036 Arcavacata Rende, Italy
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Division, Agrochemistry and Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Alicante, Ap. 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain
- Multidisciplinary Institute for Environmental Studies “Ramón Margalef”, University of Alicante, Ap. 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain
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Polyhydroxybutyrate biosynthesis from different waste materials, degradation, and analytic methods: a short review. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04406-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Cao S, Teng F, Lv J, Zhang Q, Wang T, Zhu C, Li X, Cai Z, Xie L, Tao Y. Performance of an immobilized microalgae-based process for wastewater treatment and biomass production: Nutrients removal, lipid induction, microalgae harvesting and dewatering. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 356:127298. [PMID: 35569710 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Immobilized microalgae are good for wastewater treatment and biomass production. This study investigated treatment efficiency of a continuously operated system employing immobilized microalgae for secondary effluent of wastewater treatment plants, as well as the effectiveness on induction of valuable products, harvesting and dewatering of microalgae biomass. Under semi-continuous operation condition, microalgal dry weight increased 4.75 times within 2 d, associated with the highest removal rate of ammonia and phosphate at 28.95 mg/L·d and 4.83 mg/L·d, respectively. An immobilized microalgae membrane bioreactor (iMBR) was continuously operated for a month. The harvested immobilized microalgae beads were transferred to induction stage to obtain 4.5 times increase of lipid content per cell within 2 d. Immobilized microalgae performed 1.9 cm/s settling velocity and 97% water removal efficiency around 40 °C. A prospective integrated process on resource recovery and carbon neutrality was proposed for wastewater treatment, induction, harvesting and dewatering of immobilized microalgae cells.
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- Song Cao
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center for Urban Water Recycling and Environmental Safety, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, PR China; Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology, the University of Queensland, Brisbane 4072, Australia
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center for Urban Water Recycling and Environmental Safety, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, PR China; Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (MARC) of Shenzhen, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center for Urban Water Recycling and Environmental Safety, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center for Urban Water Recycling and Environmental Safety, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center for Urban Water Recycling and Environmental Safety, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center for Urban Water Recycling and Environmental Safety, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center for Urban Water Recycling and Environmental Safety, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- The Division of Ocean Science and Technology, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Source Management and Technology, Shenzhen 518001, PR China; Shenzhen Academy of Environmental Sciences, Shenzhen 518001, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center for Urban Water Recycling and Environmental Safety, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, PR China; Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (MARC) of Shenzhen, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, PR China.
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Scale-Up Studies for Polyhydroxyalkanoate and Halocin Production by <i>Halomonas</i> Sp. as Potential Biomedical Materials. JOURNAL OF BIOMIMETICS BIOMATERIALS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.4028/p-yqf2wv] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are the biomaterials isolated naturally from bacterial strains. These are present in granules and accumulated intracellularly for storage and energy uptake in stressed conditions. This work was based on the extraction of polyhydroxyalkanoates from haloarchaeal strains isolated from samples of a salt mine and Halocin activity screening of these isolates. For the screening of polyhydroxyalkanoates, Nile Blue and Sudan Black Staining were performed. After confirmation and theoretical determination, polyhydroxyalkanoates extraction was done by sodium hypochlorite digestion and solvent extraction by chloroform method in combination. Polyhydroxyalkanoates production was calculated along with the determination of biomass. Halocin activity of these strains was also screened at different intervals. Isolated strains were identified by 16S RNA gene sequencing. Polyhydroxyalkanoates polymer was produced in form of biofilms and brittle crystals. Halocin activity was exhibited by four strains, among which confirmed halocin activity was shown by strain K7. The remarkable results showed that polyhydroxyalkanoates can replace synthetic plastics which are not environment friendly as they cause environmental pollution – a major threat to Earth rising gradually. Therefore, by switching to the use of biodegradable bioplastics from the use of synthetic plastics, it would be beneficial to the ecosphere.
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Cao JS, Xu RZ, Luo JY, Feng Q, Fang F. Rapid quantification of intracellular polyhydroxyalkanoates via fluorescence techniques: A critical review. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 350:126906. [PMID: 35227918 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.126906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are promising bioplastics with excellent physicochemical properties and biodegradability, whereas PHA products suffer from high manufacturing costs. To reduce costs of PHA production, experiments with mixed microbial cultures and low-cost substrates have been conducted widely, where rapid and robust PHA quantification methods are necessary. Compared with traditional gas chromatography methods, PHA fluorescence quantification (PHA-FQ) methods may be quicker, safer and more suitable for modern experiments with high throughput requirements. However, practical applications of PHA-FQ methods are still limited. Therefore, this review provides a comprehensive understanding of PHA-FQ methods. Performance of PHA-staining fluorochromes, relevant spectral properties, and important staining procedures are summarized. Current developments of PHA-FQ protocols are critically reviewed. Main considerations needed to make PHA-FQ protocol reliable are comprehensively discussed. Finally, potential improvements in various aspects of PHA-FQ methods are highlighted. This review could help researchers develop more effective PHA-FQ methods and facilitate future experiments related to PHA.
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- Jia-Shun Cao
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China.
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Haloarchaea as emerging big players in future polyhydroxyalkanoate bioproduction: Review of trends and perspectives. CURRENT RESEARCH IN BIOTECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.crbiot.2022.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Gupta J, Rathour R, Maheshwari N, Shekhar Thakur I. Integrated analysis of Whole genome sequencing and life cycle assessment for polyhydroxyalkanoates production by Cupriavidus sp. ISTL7. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2021; 337:125418. [PMID: 34153867 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The current study demonstrates the enhanced production capability of strain Cupriavidus sp. ISTL7 for polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) using acetate and glucose (4.93 ± 0.4571 g L-1) which was characterised analytically by GC-MS, FTIR and NMR analysis. Whole genome sequencing of strain ISTL7 unveiled an array of PHA metabolism genes which included phaA, phaB and phaC. Life cycle assessment of the protocol established that the production was most sustainable with the carbon source acetate. + Glucose as compared to acetate/glucose alone. It also concluded that solvent extraction of PHA and energy consumption during the process requires optimization to sustain the production on ecological fronts. Additionally, acetoacetyl-CoA reductase (phaB) gene was molecularly cloned, expressed and purified (27 KDa, 2.63 mg/ml). Conclusively, Cupriavidus sp. ISTL7 is a potential strain for PHA production with a scope of improvement on energy fronts which would transform the production environmentally and economically appealing.
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- Juhi Gupta
- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110 067, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110 067, India
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- Amity School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Amity University Haryana, Manesar, Gurugram 122413, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110 067, India; Amity School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Amity University Haryana, Manesar, Gurugram 122413, India.
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Li J, Gao Y, Dong H, Sheng GP. Haloarchaea, excellent candidates for removing pollutants from hypersaline wastewater. Trends Biotechnol 2021; 40:226-239. [PMID: 34284891 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2021.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Hypersaline wastewater is difficult to treat due to the inhibition of salt stress on microbes' viability and metabolic capabilities. Haloarchaea, native microorganisms that thrive in hypersaline habitats, overcome this key obstacle naturally. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the metabolic versatility of Haloarchaea in hypersaline wastewater treatment, including carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and heavy metal metabolism. It also analyzes factors affecting pollutant removal and addresses metabolic mechanisms. Additionally, haloarchaea microbial characteristics and strategies to cope with salt stress are highlighted. Finally, the biotechnological potential of biomolecules produced from haloarchaea is investigated. To get better insight into the potential of haloarchaea, a deeper investigation of basic metabolism and more in-depth studies of their genomics and applications in actual wastewater are also necessary.
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- Jin Li
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Science and Technology, Research Center for Eco-environmental Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China.
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