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Lotfy WA, Badawy HM, Ghanem KM, El-Aassar SA. Improved production of Bacillus subtilis cholesterol oxidase by optimization of process parameters using response surface methodology. J Genet Eng Biotechnol 2023; 21:141. [PMID: 37999804 PMCID: PMC10673797 DOI: 10.1186/s43141-023-00576-9] [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: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cholesterol oxidase has numerous biomedical and industrial applications. In the current study, a new bacterial strain was isolated from sewage and was selected for its high potency for cholesterol degradation (%) and production of high cholesterol oxidase activity (U/OD600). RESULTS Based on the sequence of 16S rRNA gene, the bacterium was identified as Bacillus subtilis. The fermentation conditions affecting cholesterol degradation (%) and the activity of cholesterol oxidase (U/OD600) of B. subtilis were optimized through fractional factorial design (FFD) and response surface methodology (RSM). According to this sequential optimization approach, 80.152% cholesterol degradation was achieved by setting the concentrations of cholesterol, inoculum size, and magnesium sulphate at 0.05 g/l, 6%, and 0.05 g/l, respectively. Moreover, 85.461 U of cholesterol oxidase/OD600 were attained by adjusting the fermentation conditions at initial pH, 6; volume of the fermentation medium, 15 ml/flask; and concentration of cholesterol, 0.05 g/l. The optimization process improved cholesterol degradation (%) and the activity of cholesterol oxidase (U/OD600) by 139% and 154%, respectively. No cholesterol was detected in the spectroscopic analysis of the optimized fermented medium via gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS). CONCLUSION The current study provides principal information for the development of efficient production of cholesterol oxidase by B. subtilis that could be used in various applications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Walid A Lotfy
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Ahmed RM, Enan G, Saed S, Askora A. Hyaluronic acid production by Klebsiella pneumoniae strain H15 (OP354286) under different fermentation conditions. BMC Microbiol 2023; 23:295. [PMID: 37848828 PMCID: PMC10580645 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-023-03035-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hyaluronic acid (HA) has gained significant attention due to its unique physical, chemical, and biological properties, making it widely used in various industries. This study aimed to screen bacterial isolates for HA production, characterize favorable fermentation conditions, and evaluate the inhibitory effect of bacterial HA on cancer cell lines. RESULTS A total of 108 bacterial isolates from diverse sources were screened for HA production using HPLC, turbidimetric, and carbazole determination methods. Among the HA-producing isolates, Klebsiella pneumoniae H15 isolated from an animal feces sample, was superior in HA production. The strain was characterized based on its morphological, cultural, and biochemical characteristics. Molecular identification using 16S rDNA sequencing and phylogenetic analysis confirmed its identity. Fermentation conditions, including pH, temperature, time, and agitation rate, were optimized to maximize HA production. The basal medium, comprising sucrose (7.0%) as carbon source and combined yeast extract with peptone (1.25% each) as nitrogen substrate, favored the highest HA production at pH 8.0, for 30 h, at 30 °C, under shaking at 180 rpm. The average maximized HA concentration reached 1.5 g L-1. Furthermore, bacterial HA exhibited a significant inhibitory effect on three cancer cell lines (MCF-7, HepG-2 and HCT), with the lowest concentration ranging from 0.98-3.91 µg mL-1. CONCLUSIONS K. pneumoniae H15, isolated from animal feces demonstrated promising potential for HA production. The most favorable fermentation conditions led to a high HA production. The inhibitory effect of bacterial HA on cancer cell lines highlights its potential therapeutic applications. These findings contribute to a broader understanding and utilization of HA in various industries and therapeutic applications.
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- Rania M Ahmed
- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt.
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Lotfy WA, Alkersh BM, Sabry SA, Ghozlan HA. Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles by Aspergillus terreus: Characterization, Optimization, and Biological Activities. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:633468. [PMID: 33937214 PMCID: PMC8081910 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.633468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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In this study, mycelial filtrate of Aspergillus terreus BA6 was used to reduce AgNO3 to form silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). The effect of seven independent variables on the diameter of AgNPs was studied by applying design of experiments (DOE). At optimal conditions, the diameter of AgNPs was reduced by approximately 26.7% compared to the basal culture condition and AgNO3 concentration was found to be the most significant factor affecting the diameter of AgNPs. A. terreus nano-Ag was characterized using UV-visible spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and Zeta potential. The maximum UV absorption was obtained at 420 nm and the microscopic results showed particles with narrow size distribution ranging from 7 to 23 nm. XRD pattern of AgNPs revealed four diffraction peaks of metallic silver and the EDX spectrum showed a strong signal attributed to Ag nano-crystals. AgNPs mycofabricated by A. terreus showed potent minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and broad minimum bactericidal/fungicidal concentration (MBC/MFC) against 12 reference microorganisms. The MIC and MBC/MFC values of AgNPs were 0.312 to 1.25 μg/ml and 0.625 to 10 μg/ml, respectively. Nevertheless, AgNPs did not demonstrate any antagonistic activity against Coxsackie B virus. The in vitro cytotoxicity of the mycosynthesized AgNPs showed significant antitumor activity against adenocarcinoma epithelial cells from human breast cancer (Mcf-7) cell line with an inhibitory concentration (IC50) of 87.5 μg/ml.
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- Walid A Lotfy
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Marine Environment Division, National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Ghanem KM, Lotfy WA, El-Shaer MM, Elassar SA. The Inhibitory Effect of Wheat Husks Addition on Aflatoxins Production by Aspergillus flavus in Liquid Culture With Various Wheat Compositions as Carbon Sources. Front Microbiol 2020; 11:1448. [PMID: 32765435 PMCID: PMC7381238 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.01448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Wheat may be infected by the aflatoxigenic mold Aspergillus flavus during pre- and post-harvest activities. Control strategies reported to manage aflatoxin contamination of wheat are expensive and require extensive testing to verify the absence of toxic secondary metabolites or newly formed compounds. The objective of this study was to develop an in vitro new control strategy based on assessing the influence of wheat husks on aflatoxin production by A. flavus in liquid culture. The results showed that aflatoxin production is significantly influenced by the existence of husks in the wheat forms used as carbon substrates according to the following order: full wheat grains < half-crushed wheat grains < wheat flour 82% < wheat flour 72%. By applying a fractional factorial design and a response surface methodology, maximum aflatoxin production (2.567 ng/mg) was predicted when wheat flour 72% (39 g/l) as a carbon source, yeast extract (5 g/l), and a 75-ml medium volume/250 ml flask were utilized. At this optimized condition, after addition of wheat husk extract, the growth and synthesis of aflatoxins of A. flavus were repressed by 74.85 and 98.72%, respectively. This finding paves the way to examine the antifungal potential of wheat husk constituents and to compare their efficacy with thyme, cinnamon, sweet basil, and coriander essential oils, which possess antimycotic activities. Accordingly, the wheat husk component SiO2 showed the highest growth inhibition (67.04%) and reduction of A. flavus aflatoxins (82.67%). These results are comparable to those obtained from various examined antimycotic essential oils.
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- Khaled M Ghanem
- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Kiplimo D, Mugweru J, Kituyi S, Kipnyargis A, Mwirichia R. Diversity of esterase and lipase producing haloalkaliphilic bacteria from Lake Magadi in Kenya. J Basic Microbiol 2019; 59:1173-1184. [PMID: 31621083 DOI: 10.1002/jobm.201900353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Revised: 09/11/2019] [Accepted: 09/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Lipids are hydrocarbons comprised of long-chain fatty acids and are found in all living things. In the environment, microorganisms degrade them to obtain energy using esterases and lipases. These enzymes are nowadays used in different industrial applications. We report isolation of 24 bacteria with esteresic and lipolytic activity from Lake Magadi, Kenya. The isolates were characterised using morphological, biochemical, and molecular methods. Isolates grew at an optimum salt concentration of 5-8% (w/v), pH range of 8.0-9.0, and temperature range of 35-40°C. The isolates were positive for esterase and lipase assay as well as other extracellular enzymes. Phylogenetic analysis of the 16S ribosomal RNA gene showed that the isolates were affiliated to the genus Bacillus, Alkalibacterium, Staphylococcus, Micrococcus, Halomonas, and Alkalilimnicola. None of the bacterial isolates produced antimicrobial agents, and all of them were resistant to trimethoprim and nalidixic acid but susceptible to streptomycin, amoxillin, chloramphenicol, and cefotaxime. Growth at elevated pH, salt, and temperature is an indicator that the enzymes from these organisms could function well under haloalkaline conditions. Therefore, Lake Magadi could be a good source of isolates with the potential to produce unique biocatalysts for the biotechnology industry.
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- Denis Kiplimo
- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Embu, Embu, Kenya
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Embu, Embu, Kenya
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Embu, Embu, Kenya
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Embu, Embu, Kenya
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Embu, Embu, Kenya
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Lotfy WA, Hassan SWM, Abd El-Aal AA, Ghanem KM. Enhanced production of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) by Bacillus subtilis AD35 using response surface methodology (RSM). BIOTECHNOL BIOTEC EQ 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/13102818.2019.1640076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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- Walid Ahmed Lotfy
- Microbiology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Marine Environment Division, National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Lotfy WA, Atalla RG, Sabra WA, El-Helow ER. Expression of extracellular polysaccharides and proteins by clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in response to environmental conditions. Int Microbiol 2018; 21:129-142. [PMID: 30810953 DOI: 10.1007/s10123-018-0010-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2018] [Revised: 05/13/2018] [Accepted: 05/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa causes chronic respiratory infections in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). Persistence of this bacterium is attributed to its ability to form biofilms which rely on an extracellular polymeric substance matrix. Extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) and secreted proteins are key matrix components of P. aeruginosa biofilms. Recently, nebulized magnesium sulfate has been reported as a significant bronchodilator for asthmatic patients including CF. However, the impact of magnesium sulfate on the virulence effect of P. aeruginosa is lacking. In this report, we investigated the influence of magnesium sulfate and other environmental factors on the synthesis of alginate and secretion of proteins by a mucoid and a non-mucoid strain of P. aeruginosa, respectively. By applying the Plackett-Burman and Box-Behnken experimental designs, we found that phosphates (6.0 g/l), ammonium sulfate (4.0 g/l), and trace elements (0.6 mg/l) markedly supported alginate production by the mucoid strain. However, ferrous sulfate (0.3 mg/l), magnesium sulfate (0.02 g/l), and phosphates (6.0 g/l) reinforced the secretion of proteins by the non-mucoid strain.
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- Walid A Lotfy
- Microbiology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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