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Zagorc U, Božič D, Arrigler V, Medoš Ž, Hočevar M, Romolo A, Kralj-Iglič V, Kogej K. The Effect of Different Surfactants and Polyelectrolytes on Nano-Vesiculation of Artificial and Cellular Membranes. Molecules 2024; 29:4590. [PMID: 39407521 PMCID: PMC11477677 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29194590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2024] [Revised: 09/19/2024] [Accepted: 09/24/2024] [Indexed: 10/20/2024] Open
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Nano- and micro-sized vesicular and colloidal structures mediate cell-cell communication. They are important players in the physiology of plants, animals, and humans, and are a subject of increasing interest. We investigated the effect of three surfactants, N-cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), and Triton X-100 (TX100), and two anionic polyelectrolytes, sodium polystyrene sulfonate (NaPSS) and sodium polymethacrylate (NaPMA), on nanoliposomes. In addition, the effect of SDS and TX100 on selected biological membranes (erythrocytes and microalgae) was investigated. The liposomes were produced by extrusion and evaluated by microcalorimetry and light scattering, based on the total intensity of the scattered light (Itot), hydrodynamic radius (Rh), radius of gyration (Rg), shape parameter p (=Rh/Rg,0), and polydispersity index. The EPs shed from erythrocytes and microalgae Dunaliella tertiolecta and Phaeodactylum tricornutum were visualized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and analyzed by flow cytometry (FCM). The Rh and Itot values in POPC liposome suspensions with added CPC, SDS, and TX100 were roughly constant up to the respective critical micelle concentrations (CMCs) of the surfactants. At higher compound concentrations, Itot dropped towards zero, whereas Rh increased to values higher than in pure POPC suspensions (Rh ≈ 60-70 nm), indicating the disintegration of liposomes and formation of larger particles, i.e., various POPC-S aggregates. Nanoliposomes were stable upon the addition of NaPSS and NaPMA, as indicated by the constant Rh and Itot values. The interaction of CPC, SDS, or TX100 with liposomes was exothermic, while there were no measurable heat effects with NaPSS or NaPMA. The SDS and TX100 increased the number density of EPs several-fold in erythrocyte suspensions and up to 30-fold in the conditioned media of Dunaliella tertiolecta at the expense of the number density of cells, which decreased to less than 5% in erythrocytes and several-fold in Dunaliella tertiolecta. The SDS and TX100 did not affect the number density of the microalgae Phaeodactylum tricornutum, while the number density of EPs was lower in the conditioned media than in the control, but increased several-fold in a concentration-dependent manner. Our results indicate that amphiphilic molecules need to be organized in nanosized particles to match the local curvature of the membrane for facilitated uptake. To pursue this hypothesis, other surfactants and biological membranes should be studied in the future for more general conclusions.
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- Urška Zagorc
- University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Chair for Physical Chemistry, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Health Sciences, Laboratory of Clinical Biophysics, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Chair for Physical Chemistry, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Chair for Physical Chemistry, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Institute of Metals and Technology, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Health Sciences, Laboratory of Clinical Biophysics, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Health Sciences, Laboratory of Clinical Biophysics, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Chair for Physical Chemistry, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Vadakkan K, Sathishkumar K, Raphael R, Mapranathukaran VO, Mathew J, Jose B. Review on biochar as a sustainable green resource for the rehabilitation of petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated soil. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 941:173679. [PMID: 38844221 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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Petroleum pollution is one of the primary threats to the environment and public health. Therefore, it is essential to create new strategies and enhance current ones. The process of biological reclamation, which utilizes a biological agent to eliminate harmful substances from polluted soil, has drawn much interest. Biochars are inexpensive, environmentally beneficial carbon compounds extensively employed to remove petroleum hydrocarbons from the environment. Biochar has demonstrated an excellent capability to remediate soil pollutants because of its abundant supply of the required raw materials, sustainability, affordability, high efficacy, substantial specific surface area, and desired physical-chemical surface characteristics. This paper reviews biochar's methods, effectiveness, and possible toxic effects on the natural environment, amended biochar, and their integration with other remediating materials towards sustainable remediation of petroleum-polluted soil environments. Efforts are being undertaken to enhance the effectiveness of biochar in the hydrocarbon-based rehabilitation approach by altering its characteristics. Additionally, the adsorption, biodegradability, chemical breakdown, and regenerative facets of biochar amendment and combined usage culminated in augmenting the remedial effectiveness. Lastly, several shortcomings of the prevailing methods and prospective directions were provided to overcome the constraints in tailored biochar studies for long-term performance stability and ecological sustainability towards restoring petroleum hydrocarbon adultered soil environments.
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- Kayeen Vadakkan
- Department of Biotechnology, St. Mary's College (Autonomous), Thrissur, Kerala 680020, India.
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- Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, India.
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- Department of Zoology, Carmel College (Autonomous), Mala, Kerala 680732, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Morning Star Home Science College, Angamaly, Kerala 683589, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Vimala College (Autonomous), Thrissur 680009, Kerala, India
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Wei Z, Wei Y, Liu Y, Niu S, Xu Y, Park JH, Wang JJ. Biochar-based materials as remediation strategy in petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated soil and water: Performances, mechanisms, and environmental impact. J Environ Sci (China) 2024; 138:350-372. [PMID: 38135402 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2023.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Petroleum contamination is considered as a major risk to the health of humans and environment. Biochars as low-cost and eco-friendly carbon materials, have been widely used for the removal of petroleum hydrocarbon in the environment. The purpose of this paper is to review the performance, mechanisms, and potential environmental toxicity of biochar, modified biochar and its integration use with other materials in petroleum contaminated soil and water. Specifically, the use of biochar in oil-contaminated water and soil as well as the factors that could influence the removal ability of biochar were systematically evaluated. In addition, the modification and integrated use of biochar for improving the removal efficiency were summarized from the aspects of sorption, biodegradation, chemical degradation, and reusability. Moreover, the functional impacts and associated ecotoxicity of pristine and modified biochars in various environments were demonstrated. Finally, some shortcoming of current approaches, and future research needs were provided for the future direction and challenges of modified biochar research. Overall, this paper gain insight into biochar application in petroleum remediation from the perspectives of performance enhancement and environmental sustainability.
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- Zhuo Wei
- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science & Technology, Kunming 650500, China; School of Plant, Environment & Soil Sciences, Louisiana State University AgCenter. Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
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- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science & Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science & Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science & Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science & Engineering, Kunming University of Science & Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Department of Life Resources Industry, Dong-A University, 37, Nakdong-daero 550 beon-gil, Saha-gu, Busan 49315, South Korea
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- School of Plant, Environment & Soil Sciences, Louisiana State University AgCenter. Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA.
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Dou C, Liu Y, Li S, Sun R, Zhao P. Effects of rhamnolipid pretreatment on DOM dissolution characteristics and anaerobic fermentation acid production of waste activated sludge. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2024; 45:1203-1214. [PMID: 36269674 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2022.2139637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In this paper, the change characteristics of DOM (dissolved organic matter) and acid production characteristics of anaerobic fermentation in waste activated sludge(WAS) pretreated with rhamnolipid (RL) were studied. The results showed that RL at the dose of 80 mg/gTS could significantly promote the disintegrating of EPS (extracellular polymers) and cell wall in WAS, and a large number of proteins and carbohydrates were dissolved. Three dimensional fluorescence parallel factor analysis showed that the addition of RL enhanced the dissolution and biodegradability of humus-like substances. LC-OCD (Liquid chromatography - organic carbon detection) analysis showed that RL promotes the dissolution of biodegradable components such as Biopolymer, Building Blocks and LMW Neutrals, and ensures the increase of VFA (volatile fatty acids) production in the process of anaerobic fermentation. Under the RL dose of 80 mg/gTS, the maximum VFA production of WAS was obtained at 108 h of anaerobic fermentation, which was 2699.39 mg/L. Acetic acid and propionic acid were the main components in the WAS fermentation broth pretreated by RL. The concentration of butyric acid increased with the increase of RL dose. The RL dose can significantly affect the composition of VFA in WAS fermentation broth.
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- Chuanchuan Dou
- State Key Laboratory of Eco-hydraulics in Northwest Arid Region, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-hydraulics in Northwest Arid Region, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-hydraulics in Northwest Arid Region, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-hydraulics in Northwest Arid Region, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Shaanxi Academy of Social Sciences, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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In Vitro Antiproliferative Activity and Phytochemicals Screening of Extracts of the Freshwater Microalgae, Chlorochromonas danica. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2023; 195:534-555. [PMID: 36103038 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-022-04137-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The present study was focused on the screening of phytochemicals, their quantitative estimation and analysis by LC-MS profile, and antiproliferative efficacy of the aqueous-ethanolic extracts of the microalgae, Chlorochromonas danica isolated from the freshwater body Tavanampalli. The aqueous-ethanol extract of Chlorochromonas danica showed the presence of flavonoids, phenols, and proteins. The total flavonoid content, total phenol content, and total protein content were determined to be 158.65 mg of quercetin equivalent, 15.75 mg of gallic acid equivalent, and 134.65 mg/g dry weight of the extract, respectively. The LC-MS analysis confirmed the presence of several major bioactive molecules including L-Histidine, D-glutamine, L-aspartic acid, adenine, adenosine, cotinine, guanine hypoxanthine, L-glutamic acid, nicotinamide, 4-Hydroxycoumarin, and Stearamide. The aqueous-ethanol extract of Chlorochromonas danica exhibited an IC50 values of 63.34 µg, 279.29 µg, 125.42 µg, 90.56 µg, and 95.58 µg against A375, A549, HeLa, HepG2, and HT29 cell lines respectively, compared to the positive control cisplatin with IC50 values of 3.56 µg, 4.65 µg, 3.88 µg, 4.87 µg, and 7.23 µg respectively. These data suggest that Chlorochromonas danica remains a promising drug candidate for the treatment of cancers, particularly melanoma (A375 cell line) that can be considered for purification of antiproliferative compound and further clinical trials for the discovery of novel antiproliferative drugs from cost-effective sources.
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Come B, Donato M, Potenza LF, Mariani P, Itri R, Spinozzi F. The intriguing role of rhamnolipids on plasma membrane remodelling: From lipid rafts to membrane budding. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 582:669-677. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.08.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Invally K, Ju L. Increased Rhamnolipid Concentration and Productivity Achieved with Advanced Process Design. J SURFACTANTS DETERG 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/jsde.12457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Krutika Invally
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering The University of Akron 200 Buchtel Commons, Whitby Hall 211, Akron Ohio 44325‐3906 USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering The University of Akron 200 Buchtel Commons, Whitby Hall 211, Akron Ohio 44325‐3906 USA
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Wei Z, Wang JJ, Meng Y, Li J, Gaston LA, Fultz LM, DeLaune RD. Potential use of biochar and rhamnolipid biosurfactant for remediation of crude oil-contaminated coastal wetland soil: Ecotoxicity assessment. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 253:126617. [PMID: 32278905 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.126617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2019] [Revised: 03/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Remediation of wetland soils contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons is a challenging task. Biosurfactant and biochar have been used in oil remediation. However, little is known about the ecotoxicity of these materials when applied in wetland ecosystems. In this study, the ecotoxicity of biochar and rhamnolipid (RL) biosurfactant as crude oil remediation strategies in a Louisiana wetland soil was investigated. A pot experiment was set up with wetland soil treated with/without crude oil followed by subjecting to application of 1% biochar and various levels of RL ranging from 0.1% to 1.4%. The ecotoxicity was evaluated regarding to high plant (S. Alterniflora), algae, and soil microbes. Specifically, after a 30-day growth in a controlled chamber, plant biomass change as well as shoot/root ratio was measured. Algae growth was estimated by quantifying chlorophyll by spectrometry following separation, and soil microbial community was characterized by phospholipid fatty acids analysis. Results showed that plant can tolerate RL level up to 0.8%, while algae growth was strongly inhibited at RL > 0.1%. Algal biomass was significantly increased by biochar, which offset the negative impact of oil and RL. Additionally, soil microbial community shift caused by crude oil and RL was alleviated by biochar with promoting Gram-positive bacteria, actinomycetes, and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. Overall, this study shows that integrated treatment of biochar and RL has the lowest ecotoxicity to plant and algae when used in oil remediation of contaminated wetland soils.
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- Zhuo Wei
- School of Plant, Environment and Soil Sciences, Louisiana State University AgCenter, Baton Rouge, LA70803, USA
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- School of Plant, Environment and Soil Sciences, Louisiana State University AgCenter, Baton Rouge, LA70803, USA.
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- School of Plant, Environment and Soil Sciences, Louisiana State University AgCenter, Baton Rouge, LA70803, USA
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- College of Physics and Energy, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350117, China; Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA70803, USA
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- School of Plant, Environment and Soil Sciences, Louisiana State University AgCenter, Baton Rouge, LA70803, USA
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- School of Plant, Environment and Soil Sciences, Louisiana State University AgCenter, Baton Rouge, LA70803, USA
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- Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA70803, USA
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Sancheti A, Ju L. Rhamnolipid Effects on Water Imbibition, Germination, and Initial Root and Shoot Growth of Soybeans. J SURFACTANTS DETERG 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/jsde.12383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Ashwin Sancheti
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringThe University of Akron Akron OH USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringThe University of Akron Akron OH USA
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Sancheti A, Ju LK. Eco-friendly rhamnolipid based fungicides for protection of soybeans from Phytophthora sojae. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2019; 75:3031-3038. [PMID: 30891859 DOI: 10.1002/ps.5418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2019] [Revised: 03/03/2019] [Accepted: 03/15/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Excessive use of chemical fungicides over the years for plant pathogen control has caused unwanted damage to non-target organisms and resistance buildup in the target organisms. These harmful effects have prompted the industry to look for more sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. Rhamnolipid is a naturally occurring surfactant that is biodegradable, relatively innocuous to non-target species and can effectively lyse zoospores, the life form responsible for the spread of Phytophthora. In this study, rhamnolipid based coatings were developed and evaluated for protection of soybeans from P. sojae zoospores. RESULTS Pure (acidic) rhamnolipid, when coated on the soybeans, affects the germination negatively. However, sodium and calcium complexed rhamnolipids do not interfere with germination. Seeds coated with 15-20 mg of developed formulation were planted in soil pots and then subjected to P. sojae infection by simulating flooding conditions and zoospore inoculation. Statistical analysis showed that sodium rhamnolipid based coating significantly improved the germination in presence of P. sojae from 42% to 73% (P = 0.017) while the germination of stress-free control was 85% (statistically similar to coated seeds, P = 1). CONCLUSION Neutralized rhamnolipid can protect soybeans from P. sojae without any negative effect on germination. This work illustrates the strategy to use rhamnolipid as effective fungicide. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Ashwin Sancheti
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, USA
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Charalampous N, Grammatikopoulos G, Kourmentza C, Kornaros M, Dailianis S. Effects of Burkholderia thailandensis rhamnolipids on the unicellular algae Dunaliella tertiolecta. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2019; 182:109413. [PMID: 31284121 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.109413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2019] [Revised: 06/21/2019] [Accepted: 07/02/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The effects of rhamnolipids (RLs) produced and further purified from Burkholderia thailandensis, on the unicellular microalgae Dunaliella tertiolecta were investigated, in terms of RLs ability to affect algal growth, photosynthetic apparatus structure and energy flux, round and through photosystems II and I. Specifically, 24-48 h RLs-treated algae (RLs at concentrations ranged from 5 to 50 mg L-1) showed significantly decreased levels of growth rate, while increased levels of Chl a and b were obtained only in 72-96 h RLs-treated algae. Similarly, although no changes were obtained in the Chl a/b ratio and almost all chlorophyll fluorescence parameters over time, yields of electron transport (ϕR0, ϕE0) and respective performance index (PItotal) were negatively affected at 72 and 96 h. Based on those findings, it seems that the inhibitory effect of RLs on the algae growth rate after 24 and 48 h and the gradual attenuation of the phenomenon (after 72 h of exposure), may indicate the initial response of the organism, as well as algae ability to overcome, since RLs showed no effects on algae photosynthetic ability. Those findings reveal for the first time that RLs from Burkholderia thailandensis are not harmful for Dunaliella tertiolecta. However, further studies with the use of more aquatic species could be essential for assessing the RLs-mediated effects on aquatic biota.
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- Nikolina Charalampous
- Section of Animal Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Patras, GR-26500, Patras, Greece
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- Laboratory of Plant Physiology, Section of Plant Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Patras, GR-26500, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Food & Nutritional Sciences, School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy, University of Reading, RG6 6AP, Reading, UK
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- Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering and Environmental Technology (LBEET), Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, Karatheodori 1 Str., GR-26500, Patras, Greece
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- Section of Animal Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Patras, GR-26500, Patras, Greece.
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Shen Y, Li P, Chen X, Zou Y, Li H, Yuan G, Hu H. Activity of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Rhamnolipids, and N-Acetylcysteine Against Biofilms of Five Common Pathogens. Microb Drug Resist 2019; 26:290-299. [PMID: 31211651 DOI: 10.1089/mdr.2018.0385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Bacteria in biofilms are more resistant to antibacterial agents than bacteria in planktonic form. Hence, antibacterial agents should be able to eradicate biofilms to ensure the best outcomes. Little is known about how well many antibacterial agents can disrupt biofilms. In this study, we compared sodium lauryl sulfate (SDS), rhamnolipids (RHL), and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) for their ability to eradicate mature biofilms and inhibit new biofilm formation against Helicobacter pylori, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus mutans. SDS and RHL effectively inhibited formation of five bacterial biofilms in a dose-dependent manner, even at concentrations below the minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs), suggesting that their antibiofilm activities are unrelated to their antibacterial activities. In contrast, NAC at certain concentrations promoted biofilm formation by all bacteria except P. aeruginosa, whereas at supra-MIC concentrations, it inhibited biofilm formation against the four bacteria, suggesting that its antibiofilm activity depends on its antibacterial activity. NAC was ineffective at eradicating mature H. pylori biofilms, and it actually promoted their formation at concentrations >10 mg/mL. Our results suggest that RHL is superior at eradicating biofilms of H. pylori, E. coli, and S. mutans; SDS is more effective against S. aureus biofilms; and NAC is more effective against P. aeruginosa biofilms. Our results may help determine which antibiofilm agents are effective against certain bacterial strains and develop agents effective against specific bacterial threats.
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- Yuanna Shen
- Lab of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Lab of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Lab of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Lab of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Lab of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Lab of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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