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Food Science & Technology
Jessica Audrey Feijo Correa, Tiago de Melo Nazareth, Giuseppe Meca, Fernando Bittencourt Luciano
Summary: This study developed a rapid and affordable bacterial screening assay for detecting ochratoxin A (OTA) degradation capability, saving costs.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marta Nowak, Katarzyna Zawadzka, Janusz Szemraj, Aleksandra Goralczyk-Binkowska, Katarzyna Lisowska
Summary: This study investigated the biodegradation mechanism of chloroxylenol by fungal strains and analyzed the ecotoxicity of emerging by-products. The results showed a high elimination rate of PCMX by the tested microorganisms, and the identification of new fungal by-products. Furthermore, the study revealed a detoxifying nature of the biodegradation process of PCMX.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Clay C. C. Wang, Travis J. Williams, Chris Rabot, Yuhao Chen, Shu-Yi Lin, Ben Miller, Yi-Ming Chiang, C. Elizabeth Oakley, Berl R. Oakley
Summary: Polystyrene (PS) is a commonly used plastic that is not frequently recycled. In this study, a scalable process was developed to convert PS into benzoic acid, which can then be biosynthetically upgraded into various secondary metabolites by engineered strains of the fungus Aspergillus nidulans. This approach expands the range of plastic-derived products and demonstrates the potential for utilizing PS waste in the production of valuable compounds.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Cui Ying Hu, Hong Ying Cheng, Xue Mei Yao, Liang Zhi Li, Heng Wei Liu, Wei Qiang Guo, Li Shi Yan, Jiao Long Fu
Summary: This study focused on the decolorization and degradation treatment of azo dye methyl red (MR) using Aspergillus versicolor LH1. The results showed a high decolorization rate under optimized conditions, and identified biodegradation products of MR. These findings provided evidence of A. versicolor LH1 as a candidate for MR degradation in industrial wastewater treatment.
PREPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ada Biratsi, Alexandros Athanasopoulos, Vassili N. Kouvelis, Christos Gournas, Vicky Sophianopoulou
Summary: A common mechanism for AZC resistance in fungi has been identified, with Aspergillus nidulans able to resist AZC toxicity and utilize it as a nitrogen source with the assistance of additional enzymes. Additionally, heterologous expression of the AzhA protein can complement the sensitivity of yeast to AZC.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Seungdae Oh, Hiep T. Nguyen
Summary: The study demonstrated the beneficial role of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)-pretreated biochar (BC) in an activated sludge (AS) bioprocess for the removal and detoxification of oxytetracycline (OTC) and its byproducts. The BC addition significantly enhanced the OTC removal rates, system functioning, and reduction of toxicity. Additionally, novel bacterial populations closely related to OTC degradation were identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Supitchaya Jenjaiwit, Nontipa Supanchaiyamat, Andrew J. Hunt, Yuvarat Ngernyen, Thunyalux Ratpukdi, Sumana Siripattanakul-Ratpukdi
Summary: The study demonstrates that using microbial cells immobilized on waste biochar can achieve high TCC removal efficiency in wastewater treatment. The use of cell-immobilized biochar shows significant potential for future utilization and can contribute to the development of a circular bio-based economy using renewable agroindustrial wastes.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liancheng Fang, Yujing Zhou, Tianming Chen, Yuehan Geng, Zijing Li, Wei Zha, Taozhong Shi, Rimao Hua
Summary: The efficient degradation and detoxification of profenofos by Cupriavidus nantongensis X1T strain was investigated in this study. The strain could degrade 88.82% of 20 mg/L profenofos in 48 hours and showed high degradation efficiency in actual field soil. This research provides a potential biological resource for the remediation of profenofos residual pollution in the environment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Thanh Quang Pham, Scott Longing, Matthew G. Siebecker
Summary: The larvae of mealworms have been found to consume polystyrene (PS) and several other commonly used commercial plastics to varying degrees. This discovery has important implications for reducing plastic waste in the environment. The study also reveals the specific consumption rates and effects on mealworm mass and viability for different types of plastics.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yicheng Wu, Zhuoyi Zhou, Haiyan Fu, Peng Zhang, Yue Zheng
Summary: Dual-chamber microbial fuel cells (MFCs) were used for the simultaneous degradation of nonylphenol and electricity generation. Metagenomic sequencing revealed the dominant microbial community and gene function in the anodic biofilm. The metabolic pathways of nonylphenol were suggested to be divided into the oxidation of aromatic ring and the fission of alkyl chain.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chao Huang, Yue Feng, Gopal Patel, Xiao-qian Xu, Jun Qian, Qun Liu, Guo-yin Kai
Summary: A novel highly productive beta-glucosidase strain was isolated from Camptotheca acuminata seeds, showing 14.4-fold increase in activity compared to control. The purified and immobilized beta-glucosidase exhibited enhanced thermal stability, reusability, and substrate specificity, making it a promising alternative for cellulosic ethanol production.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ixchel Campos-Avelar, Alexandre Colas de la Noue, Noel Durand, Guillaume Cazals, Veronique Martinez, Caroline Strub, Angelique Fontana, Sabine Schorr-Galindo
Summary: The study found that Streptomyces can effectively inhibit Aspergillus flavus growth and decrease aflatoxin production, with most isolates capable of degrading Aflatoxin B-1 in both solid and liquid cultures. Bacterial cells and cell-free extracts showed varying effectiveness in degradation and detoxification of the mycotoxin.
Review
Microbiology
Yingfeng Li, Huihui Gao, Ru Wang, Qing Xu
Summary: Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a mycotoxin that contaminates animal feed and crops worldwide. Physical and chemical treatment of DON may affect food's nutrients, safety, and palatability. Biological detoxification methods based on microbial strains or enzymes have the advantages of high specificity, efficiency, and no secondary pollution. This review comprehensively summarizes recently developed strategies for DON detoxification and classifies their mechanisms, while also addressing remaining challenges and suggesting research directions.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zimeng Nie, Binghua Yan, Yunhai Xu, Mukesh Kumar Awasthi, Haijun Yang
Summary: Two pyridine-degrading strains, BD17 and BD19, were isolated in this study, and immobilized mixed bacteria H4 showed a removal rate of 91.70% under specific conditions. The degradation pathways of pyridine by BD17 and BD19 were revealed for the first time through the analysis of intermediate products.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Duantao Cao, Shuhong He, Xin Li, Lihong Shi, Feiyan Wang, Sumei Yu, Shiji Xu, Chao Ju, Hua Fang, Yunlong Yu
Summary: The bacterial strain Arthrobacter sp. C2 was isolated for atrazine degradation, showing degradation rates of 0.34, 1.94, and 18.64 mg/L/d at different concentrations. The optimal conditions for degradation were at 30°C and pH 7.0-9.0, and a metabolic pathway for atrazine degradation was proposed. The introduction of strain C2 into soil can enhance atrazine degradation and eliminate its toxic effects on wheat growth.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Malgorzata Sierant, Katarzyna Kulik, Elzbieta Sochacka, Rafal Szewczyk, Milena Sobczak, Barbara Nawrot
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Jasinska, A. Goralczyk-Binkowska, A. Sobon, J. Dlugonski
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anna Jasinska, Adrian Sobon, Aleksandra Goralczyk-Binkowska, Jerzy Dlugonski
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elzbieta Gryz, Urszula Perlinska-Lenart, Katarzyna Gawarecka, Adam Jozwiak, Sebastian Pilsyk, Agata Lipko, Malgorzata Jemiola-Rzeminska, Przemyslaw Bernat, Anna Muszewska, Kamil Steczkiewicz, Krzysztof Ginalski, Jerzy Dlugonski, Kazimierz Strzalka, Ewa Swiezewska, Joanna S. Kruszewska
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Immunology
Anna Kobrzycka, Pawel Napora, Brandon L. Pearson, Rystyna Pierzchala-Koziec, Rafal Szewczyk, Marek Wieczorek
JOURNAL OF NEUROINFLAMMATION
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Adrian Sobon, Rafal Szewczyk, Jerzy Dlugonski, Sylwia Rozalska
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rafal Szewczyk, Sylwia Rozalska, Julia Mironenka, Przemyslaw Bernat
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aleksandra Goralczyk-Binkowska, Anna Jasinska, Andrzej Dlugonski, Przemyslaw Plocinski, Jerzy Dlugonski
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aleksandra Goralczyk-Binkowska, Anna Jasinska, Andrzej Dlugonski, Przemyslaw Plocinski, Jerzy Dlugonski
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anita Ciesielska, Anna Kawa, Katarzyna Kanarek, Adrian Sobon, Rafal Szewczyk
Summary: This study compared the intracellular metabolite content in T. rubrum and M. canis during keratin degradation, revealing key compounds associated with interactions of these fungi with the host tissue. The metabolomic results were supported by qPCR gene expression analysis, suggesting that metabolomic analysis could aid in understanding the pathogenesis of dermatophytes.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aleksandra Goralczyk-Binkowska, Andrzej Dlugonski, Przemyslaw Bernat, Jerzy Dlugonski, Anna Jasinska
Summary: The study found that chemicals such as dyes, heavy metals and aromatic amines present in urban textile industry wastewater can promote the growth of fungal biomass, with the fungus N. pironii showing good degradation and adsorption capabilities for these compounds.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tomasz Janicki, Andrzej Dlugonski, Aleksandra Felczak, Jerzy Dlugonski, Mariusz Krupinski
Summary: Microbial degradation of phenolic xenobiotics, such as nonylphenol, 4-tert-octylphenol, and 4-cumylphenol, can lead to the formation of intermediates with higher toxicity than the original substrates. This study investigated the changes in environmental ecotoxicity during the biotransformation of these phenolics and volatile phenols by Umbelopsis isabellina. The results showed a significant reduction in toxicity during the cultivation of fungus cultures, indicating the potential of U. isabellina for bioremediation and detoxification of contaminated environments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
M. Sierant, R. Szewczyk, A. Dziergowska, K. Krolewska-Golinska, E. Sochacka, B. Nawrot
Article
Microbiology
Aleksandra Goralczyk-Binkowska, Anna Jasinska, Jerzy Dlugonski
ADVANCEMENTS OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Shaofeng Zhou, Wenwen An, Cuifen Gan, Meiying Xu
Summary: Bacteria generate and release extracellular reactive oxygen species (eROS), which significantly contribute to the natural ROS pool and play a crucial role in metabolic interactions of bacteria with their environment. Understanding the behavior of eROS-generating bacteria and its environmental implications is of great importance in the cycling of biogeochemical elements, transformation of organic matter, and regulation of antibiotic resistance genes.
INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ji-Dong Gu, Tim Ford, Bryce Mitton, Ralph Mitchell
Summary: Plastics and microplastics are widely present and accumulating in the environment, leading to increasing public attention. In addition to packaging plastics, materials from industries such as electronics, space and aviation are also accumulating, but receiving less attention. The production of degradable and biodegradable plastics is seen as a way to reduce environmental impacts, but enhancing the non-degradability of functional polymers is also a feasible option. Microbial colonization and deterioration pose significant challenges to these materials.
INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Justyna Bohacz, Michal Mozejko
Summary: This study evaluated the keratinolytic activity of 37 strains of Trichophyton ajelloi and found that pigmented strains isolated from loamy soil were more efficient in degrading native feather keratin, while non-pigmented strains isolated from chernozem showed better abilities. The keratinolytic activity increased over time, as evidenced by the increase in extracellular keratinase activity and release of soluble proteins and peptides. Protease activity peaked in the first 7 days and again on day 28 of culture. The release of ammonium and sulfate ions, associated with an increase in pH, reached its maximum on day 21. Three pigment-producing strains were among the most active in releasing large amounts of ammonium and sulfate ions. The biodegradation of feather waste by Trichophyton ajelloi strains can be used to produce fertilizers suitable for plants with high sulfur requirements.
INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Joseph M. Suflita, Brenda J. Little
Summary: This article reviews the major achievements of the International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation Society (IBBS) on its 50th anniversary and provides recommendations for addressing new challenges and developments based on personal experiences.
INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Zhenyan Lin, Tuo Jin, Xin Xu, Xiao Yin, Dan Zhang, Mengjiao Geng, Chunyu Pang, Gongwen Luo, Lizhi Xiong, Jianwei Peng, Jiangchi Fei
Summary: The incomplete recycle of residual mulch film (RMF) in recent years has led to an increase in plastic fragments in soil, posing a serious threat to the soil ecological environment. In this study, seven potential plastic-degrading microorganisms were screened and identified from film-mulched vegetable fields. The degradation ability experiments showed that both single strains and mixed strains demonstrated varying levels of degradation of RMF.
INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Tiina Belt, Michael Altgen, Muhammad Awais, Martin Nopens, Lauri Rautkari
Summary: This study investigated the degradation of heat-treated wood by brown rot fungi and found that the decay increased the hygroscopicity of wood in the decaying state. Furthermore, it was observed that heat-treated samples were more susceptible to fungal decay compared to untreated samples, which may be related to the increase in moisture content.
INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Marta Cicardi, Davide Bernasconi, Luca Martire, Linda Pastero, Giulia Caneva, Sergio E. Favero-Longo
Summary: This study investigated the phenomenon of Centimetric circular areas Uncolonized by Microbial Biofilms (CUMBs) on natural and heritage stone surfaces. The analysis revealed a compatibility in distribution and size between CUMBs and lichen thalli, suggesting a lichen origin for some CUMBs. Microscopic analysis also showed similar modifications in marble layers beneath CUMBs and lichens, indicating a possible alteration of stone properties by lichens.
INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION
(2024)