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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Doeun Jeon, Lingmin Jiang, Ki-Hyun Kim, Yuxin Peng, Donghyun Cho, Rae-Dong Jeong, Cha Young Kim, Jae Cheol Jeong, Jiyoung Lee
Summary: A new rod-shaped bacterium strain DM-R-R2A-13(T), named Massilia endophytica sp. nov., was isolated from the plant Cannabis sativa L. 'Cheungsam'. The strain has the potential to produce the bioplastic poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB).
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Xun-Ke Sun, Ya Gong, Dan-Dan Shang, Bang-Tao Liu, Zong-Jun Du, Guan-Jun Chen
Summary: Alginate is a major component of brown algae, crucial in marine ecosystems. In this study, 100 alginate-degrading strains were isolated from adult abalones, with Agarivorans sp. B2Z047 exhibiting the strongest degradation ability. Whole genome sequencing identified 12 potential alginate lyase genes, revealing the role of these lyases in the alginate degradation process.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Anuyut Yootoum, Kittisak Jantanasakulwong, Pornchai Rachtanapun, Churairat Moukamnerd, Thanongsak Chaiyaso, Chayakorn Pumas, Nuttapol Tanadchangsaeng, Masanori Watanabe, Toshiaki Fukui, Chayatip Insomphun
Summary: This study isolated a newly thermotolerant bacterium, Cupriavidus sp. strain CB15, from corncob compost, which has the potential to produce polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA). The strain can synthesize poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) [P(3HB)] from glycerol, with a production of 0.95 g/L (PHA content of 75.3 wt% of dry cell weight 1.24 g/L). After optimization, the PHA production was enhanced to 2.09 g/L (PHA content of 74.4 wt% and dry cell weight of 2.81 g/L), which is 2.12-fold compared to non-optimized conditions. NMR analysis confirmed the extracted PHA to be a homopolyester of 3-hydroxybutyrate.
MICROBIAL CELL FACTORIES
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Ping Wang, Jingjing Gao, Yu Zhao, Min Zhang, Sijie Zhou
Summary: Achromobacter sp. RX was isolated as a gram-negative bacterium capable of utilizing DEHP as the sole carbon source, showing high biodegradability. Co-metabolic substrate Masson pine seed powder and solubilizing agent Tween-80 enhanced the biodegradation efficiency. During the DEHP degradation process, MEHP, phthalic acid, and benzoic acid were formed and ultimately mineralized to CO2 and H2O.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Engineering, Chemical
Hyosun Lee, Dong-Uk Kim
Summary: In this study, a new alachlor-degrading bacterium was isolated and a novel alachlor-degrading pathway was proposed. The bacterium showed high efficiency in degrading alachlor, which is of great significance for environmental remediation.
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Microbiology
Yinhu Jiang, Fuyin Zhang, Siqiong Xu, Pan Yang, Xiao Wang, Xuan Zhang, Qing Hong, Jiguo Qiu, Cuiwei Chu, Jian He
Summary: A new quinoline-degrading bacterial strain Rhodococcus sp. JH145 was isolated, which showed excellent quinoline biodegradation ability even under high-salt conditions.
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Microbiology
Chu Zhang, Qian Pu, Jun-jie Ying, Ying Chen, Cheng-ze Li, Hang-tao Wu, Bin-jie Wang, Yu-han Zhang, Guo-hong Zeng, Ou Li, Xiu-fang Hu, Cong Sun
Summary: A novel urea-utilizing bacterium, named Paracandidimonas lactea sp. nov., was isolated from landfill. It shows specific growth conditions, unique cellular composition, and genetic characteristics.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Microbiology
Can-Hua Lu, Wei Chen, Hong -Hui Yin, Zhong-Long Lin, Jun-Ying Li, Xiao-Tong Gai, Ning Jiang, Zheng-Hua Cao, Lei Qian, Li-Qun Zhang, Yan Jin, Zhen- Yuan Xia
Summary: A new bacterium strain, named Ralstonia wenshanensis sp. nov., was isolated from tobacco planting soil in Yunnan, PR China. It shares similarities with other members of the genus Ralstonia in terms of physiological characteristics and gene sequences, but also exhibits distinct differences.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhimao Mai, Lin Wang, Qiqi Li, Yingting Sun, Si Zhang
Summary: Gordonia sp. SCSIO19801 is a bacterium isolated from the South China Sea that can effectively utilize phenanthrene as the sole carbon source. It degrades phenanthrene via the salicylate metabolic pathway and has the ability to utilize other aromatic compounds. These characteristics make it a potential candidate for biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons in marine environments.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Haina Cheng, Mingzhu Yuan, Qiang Zeng, Hongbo Zhou, Wenhao Zhan, Hui Chen, Zhenhua Mao, Yuguang Wang
Summary: This study isolated a new strain that efficiently reduces dyes and Cr(VI) from textile wastewater, achieving high degradation and reduction efficiencies under specific conditions. Different metal ions and electron donors play different roles in promoting the degradation process. Through further investigation, the reduction mechanisms were revealed, with specific surface groups on the bacteria involved in the reduction process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Virology
Guanhua Xuan, Jiuna Kong, Yinfeng Wang, Hong Lin, Jingxue Wang
Summary: Here, the genome sequence of a double-stranded DNA siphovirus, vB_Pae_LC3I3, infective for P. aeruginosa PA14, is reported. The genome of vB_Pae_LC3I3 is a linear double-stranded DNA phage of 49,926 bp with 59% G+C content. It contains 78 open reading frames, and the function of 22 ORFs can be predicted. The study of this phage will provide basic information for further research on treatment of P. aeruginosa infections.
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Engineering, Environmental
Roop Kishor, Diane Purchase, Ganesh Dattatraya Saratale, Luiz Fernando Romanholo Ferreira, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, Sikandar Mulla, Ram Naresh Bharagava
Summary: The bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa RKS6 isolated in this study demonstrated efficient degradation of the recalcitrant methyl orange (MO) dye, with the production of MnP enzyme and degradation products. The results indicate that RKS6 is effective in mineralization and detoxification of MO dye, making it a promising candidate for industrial wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Tiphaine Le Roy, Emilie Moens de Hase, Matthias Van Hul, Adrien Paquot, Rudy Pelicaen, Marion Regnier, Clara Depommier, Celine Druart, Amandine Everard, Dominique Maiter, Nathalie M. Delzenne, Laure B. Bindels, Marie de Barsy, Audrey Loumaye, Michel P. Hermans, Jean-Paul Thissen, Sara Vieira-Silva, Gwen Falony, Jeroen Raes, Giulio G. Muccioli, Patrice D. Cani
Summary: The study found that the newly identified bacterium was detected in 62.7%-69.8% of the healthy population. In obese individuals with metabolic syndrome, the abundance of Dysosmobacter genus was negatively correlated with body mass index, fasting glucose, and glycated hemoglobin. In mice, supplementation with live D. welbionis J115T partially counteracted diet-induced obesity, fat mass gain, insulin resistance, and white adipose tissue inflammation.
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Agronomy
Shota Shirane, Noriaki Momma, Toshiyuki Usami, Chiharu Suzuki, Tomoyuki Hori, Tomo Aoyagi, Seigo Amachi
Summary: Anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) is an ecofriendly alternative to chemical fumigation for eliminating soil-borne plant pathogens. This study found that caproate, produced by a specific strain of bacteria, is a key disinfestation factor in ethanol-based ASD, and the direct application of caproate to soil could be a promising strategy for rapid and stable soil disinfection.
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Microbiology
Ting-Ting Wei, Shan He, Zhe-Xue Quan
Summary: Two novel species, Thalassolituus alkanivorans, were isolated from different locations in the Mariana Trench. These species have distinct physiological and molecular characteristics, and show relatively low similarity to previously published species.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)