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Kaushik MS, Mishra AK. Iron deficiency influences NtcA-dependent regulation of fatty acid desaturation and heterocyte envelop formation in Anabaena sp. PCC 7120. Physiol Plant 2019; 166:570-584. [PMID: 30035317 DOI: 10.1111/ppl.12806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2018] [Revised: 07/09/2018] [Accepted: 07/12/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
In Anabaena sp. PCC 7120, iron is an essential trace element and its availability determines proper functioning of several kinds of metabolisms. Iron deficiency leads to several unavoidable consequences including membrane damage. In the present study, we dealt with the impact of iron deficiency on NtcA (global nitrogen regulator)-dependent regulation of two important processes, i.e. fatty acid desaturation and heterocyte envelop formation in cyanobacterium Anabaena sp. PCC 7120. In Anabaena sp. PCC 7120, NtcA regulates fatty acid desaturation by regulating enzyme fatty acid desaturases. The NtcA-based regulation of fatty acid desaturation may be direct or indirect. Furthermore, the expression of genes involved in the heterocyte envelope polysaccharide (HEP) layer formation (hepABCK) and heterocyte-specific glycolipids (HGLs) synthesis (devH, hglEA , prpJ and devB) were also under the control of NtcA and reduced under iron deficiency background. The enhanced expression of furA and early downregulation of ntcA under iron deficiency is responsible for reduction in fatty acid desaturation as well as decrease in the expression of genes involved in HEP layer formation and HGL synthesis. Overall results confirmed that iron deficiency influences the NtcA-based regulation of fatty acid desaturation and heterocyte envelop formation in Anabaena sp. PCC 7120.
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Affiliation(s)
- Manish S Kaushik
- Laboratory of Microbial Genetics, Department of Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Laboratory of Microbial Genetics, Department of Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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Mishra BN, Kaushik MS, Abraham G, Singh PK. Physico-chemical factors influencing spore germination in cyanobacterium Fischerella muscicola. J Basic Microbiol 2018; 58:679-685. [PMID: 29921020 DOI: 10.1002/jobm.201800161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Revised: 05/11/2018] [Accepted: 05/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Spore (akinete) formation in the heterocystous and branched filamentous cyanobacterium Fischerella muscicola involves a significant increase in cell size and formation of several endospores in each of the cells. In present study, the physico-chemical factors (pH, light sources, nutrient deficiency, nitrogen sources, carbon sources, and growth hormones) affecting the germination of spores of F. muscicola were examined. Increase in spore germination frequency was detected above pH 8 with maximum germination (46.04%) recorded at pH 9, whereas a significant decrease in germination was observed at pH 6 when compared to control (pH 7.6). Spore germination was not observed at pH 5. Among light sources germination frequency followed the following order, that is, red light (39.9%) > white light (33.8%) > yellow light (3.4%) > green light (1.3%) whereas germination did not take place in dark and blue light. Ammonium chloride (NH4 Cl) supported maximum (99.5%) germination frequency followed by calcium nitrate (Ca(NO3 )2 ), potassium nitrate (KNO3 ), and minimum germination was observed in urea. Nutrient (phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium) deficiency significantly enhanced the germination frequency with maximum increase in magnesium (Mg) deficient condition. Further, supplementation of carbon sources (glucose, fructose, and sodium acetate) and growth hormones (IAA and GA) also enhanced the germination frequency in this cyanobacterium. Therefore, it may be concluded that, those factors supporting higher germination frequency could be considered for successful production and use of this cyanobacterium in biofertilizer and other algal production technologies.
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- Department of Botany, Institute of Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Center for Conservation and Utilization of Blue Green Algae, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Botany, Institute of Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Dubey MK, Aamir M, Kaushik MS, Khare S, Meena M, Singh S, Upadhyay RS. PR Toxin - Biosynthesis, Genetic Regulation, Toxicological Potential, Prevention and Control Measures: Overview and Challenges. Front Pharmacol 2018; 9:288. [PMID: 29651243 PMCID: PMC5885497 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2018.00288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2017] [Accepted: 03/13/2018] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Out of the various mycotoxigenic food and feed contaminant, the fungal species belonging to Penicillium genera, particularly Penicillium roqueforti is of great economic importance, and well known for its crucial role in the manufacturing of Roquefort and Gorgonzola cheese. The mycotoxicosis effect of this mold is due to secretion of several metabolites, of which PR toxin is of considerable importance, with regard to food quality and safety challenges issues. The food products and silages enriched with PR toxin could lead into damage to vital internal organs, gastrointestinal perturbations, carcinogenicity, immunotoxicity, necrosis, and enzyme inhibition. Moreover, it also has the significant mutagenic potential to disrupt/alter the crucial processes like DNA replication, transcription, and translation at the molecular level. The high genetic diversities in between the various strains of P. roqueforti persuaded their nominations with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), accordingly to the cheese type, they have been employed. Recently, the biosynthetic mechanism and toxicogenetic studies unraveled the role of ari1 and prx gene clusters that cross-talk with the synthesis of other metabolites or involve other cross-regulatory pathways to negatively regulate/inhibit the other biosynthetic route targeted for production of a strain-specific metabolites. Interestingly, the chemical conversion that imparts toxic properties to PR toxin is the substitution/oxidation of functional hydroxyl group (-OH) to aldehyde group (-CHO). The rapid conversion of PR toxin to the other derivatives such as PR imine, PR amide, and PR acid, based on conditions available reflects their unstability and degradative aspects. Since the PR toxin-induced toxicity could not be eliminated safely, the assessment of dose-response and other pharmacological aspects for its safe consumption is indispensable. The present review describes the natural occurrences, diversity, biosynthesis, genetics, toxicological aspects, control and prevention strategies, and other management aspects of PR toxin with paying special attention on economic impacts with intended legislations for avoiding PR toxin contamination with respect to food security and other biosafety purposes.
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- Manish K. Dubey
- Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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- Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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- Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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- Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
- Centre for Transgenic Plant Development, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Hamdard University, New Delhi, India
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- Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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- Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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Shirnalli GG, Kaushik MS, Kumar A, Abraham G, Singh PK. Isolation and characterization of high protein and phycocyanin producing mutants of Arthrospira platensis. J Basic Microbiol 2017; 58:162-171. [PMID: 29149514 DOI: 10.1002/jobm.201700464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2017] [Revised: 10/14/2017] [Accepted: 11/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Cyanobacteria are known to exhibit their efficiency in producing high concentrations of compounds of commercial value. Arthrospira is one such cyanobacterium which is considered as important source of protein (65%) and other nutrients. In present study, chemical mutagenesis using N-methyl-Ń-Nitro-nitrosoguanidine (NTG), a proven potent mutagen for cyanobacteria was used to bring stable and desirable alteration in Arthrospira platensis ARM 730. Three morphological mutants (G-1, G-2, and SF) were selected and characterized. The G-1 and G-2 were helical, more bluish in pigmentation than the wild type strain where G-1 also showed enlarged cell size. The SF mutant was an altered straight-filament having maximum biomass. Among three mutants, higher protein and phycocyanin contents were observed in G-1 and G-2 mutants whereas chlorophyll was less in these mutants as compared to wild type strain indicating change in the pigment ratio. Carotenoid content was higher in SF mutant as compared to wild type and other mutants. Variation in total sugar content was not observed in comparison to wild type strain. The analysis of amino acid spectrum of all the mutants and wild type showed significant increase in proline content. Overall, it is revealed from the results that G-1 and G-2 mutants showed higher biomass, phycocyanin, and protein contents in comparison to wild type which indicated their great potential to be used in food and pharmaceutical industries.
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- Geeta G Shirnalli
- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
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- Banaras Hindu University, Center of Advance study in Botany, Varanasi, India
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- Banaras Hindu University, Center of Advance study in Botany, Varanasi, India
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- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Center for Conservation and Utilization of Blue Green Algae, New Delhi, India
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- Banaras Hindu University, Center of Advance study in Botany, Varanasi, India
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