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Wang L, Song L, Wang P, Zhang H, Li Y, Song J, Zhong L, Liu C, Zhang W, Wen P. Bioreduction of Se(IV) by Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NML21 and synthesis of selenium nanospheres Se(0). Food Chem 2024; 452:139595. [PMID: 38749143 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Selenium nanospheres (SeNPs) show less toxicity and greater bioavailability than selenite salts. This research demonstrated the substantial tolerance and efficient conversion of Se(IV) into SeNPs by Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NML21. The bioreduction process of Se(IV) and the properties of SeNPs, including their morphology, particle size, and stability, were investigated with techniques including SEM, EDX, TEM, XPS, FT-IR, dynamic light scattering, XRD, and Raman spectroscopy. Under high selenium stress, certain cells displayed significant deformation and rupture, and released SeNPs as the main product of the bioreduction of Se(IV). These SeNPs were red, amorphous, zero-valent, and spherical, with an average diameter of 160 nm. Spectroscopic analysis highlighted that the functional groups of CO and CO are key to the bioreduction of Se(IV). The study suggested preliminary mechanisms for the bioreduction of Se(IV) and the formation and release of SeNPs by lactic acid bacteria. NML21 may therefore be a promising candidate for SeNPs synthesis.
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- Longlin Wang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Gansu Hualing DAIRY CO., LTDG, Gannan 730010, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China.
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Zhou J, Zeng X, Shi J, Liu S, Zhao X, Zhang J, Li W, Xi Y, Wang S, Wang X, Jia Y. Aerobic Se(IV) reducing bacteria and their reducing characteristics in estuarine sediment. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 941:173680. [PMID: 38844212 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173680] [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: 03/09/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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Microorganisms play a critical role in the biogeochemical cycling of selenium in natural ecosystems, particularly in reducing selenite (Se(IV)) to element selenium (Se(0)) which reduces its mobility and bioavailability. However, Se(IV)-reducing bacteria and their reducing characteristics in estuarine sediments remain inadequately understood. In this study, the reduction of Se(IV) was confirmed to be microbially driven through the cultivation of a mixture of estuarine sediment and Se(IV) under aerobic conditions. Community analysis indicates that Bacillus was primarily involved in the reduction of Se(IV). A strain with high salt tolerance (7.5 % NaCl) and Se(IV) resistance (up to 200 mM), Bacillus cereus SD1, was isolated from an estuarine sediment. The reduction of Se(IV) occurred concomitantly with the onset of microbial growth, and reduction capacity increased approximately 5-fold by adjusting the pH. In addition, Se(IV) reduction in Bacillus cereus SD1 was significantly inhibited by sulfite, and the key enzyme activity tests revealed the possible presence of a sulfite reductase-mediated Se(IV) reduction pathway. These research findings provide new insights into the bioreducing characteristics and the biogeochemical cycling of selenium in estuarine environments.
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- Jiaxing Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, PR China.
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Ge M, Zhou S, Li D, Song D, Yang S, Xu M. Reduction of selenite to selenium nanoparticles by highly selenite-tolerant bacteria isolated from seleniferous soil. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 472:134491. [PMID: 38703686 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134491] [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: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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The microbial reduction of selenite to elemental selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) is thought to be an effective detoxification process of selenite for many bacteria. In this study, Metasolibacillus sp. ES129 and Oceanobacillus sp. ES111 with high selenite reduction efficiency or tolerance were selected for systematic and comparative studies on their performance in selenite removal and valuable SeNPs recovery. The kinetic monitoring of selenite reduction showed that the highest transformation efficiency of selenite to SeNPs was achieved at a concentration of 4.24 mM for ES129 and 4.88 mM for ES111. Ultramicroscopic analysis suggested that the SeNPs produced by ES111 and ES129 had been formed in cytoplasm and subsequently released to extracellular space through cell lysis process. Furthermore, the transcriptome analysis indicated that the expression of genes involved in bacillithiol biosynthesis, selenocompound metabolism and proline metabolism were significantly up-regulated during selenite reduction, suggesting that the transformation of selenite to Se0 may involve multiple pathways. Besides, the up-regulation of genes associated with nucleotide excision repair and antioxidation-related enzymes may enhance the tolerance of bacteria to selenite. Generally, the exploration of selenite reduction and tolerance mechanisms of the highly selenite-tolerant bacteria is of great significance for the effective utilization of microorganisms for environmental remediation.
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- Meng Ge
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Culture Collection and Application, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Protection Microbiology and Regional Ecological Security, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Culture Collection and Application, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Protection Microbiology and Regional Ecological Security, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Culture Collection and Application, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Protection Microbiology and Regional Ecological Security, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Culture Collection and Application, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Protection Microbiology and Regional Ecological Security, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Culture Collection and Application, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Protection Microbiology and Regional Ecological Security, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Culture Collection and Application, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Protection Microbiology and Regional Ecological Security, Guangzhou 510070, China.
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Si B, Yang Y, Naveed M, Wang F, Chan MWH. Characterizations of biogenic selenium nanoparticles and their anti-biofilm potential against Streptococcus mutans ATCC 25175. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2024; 84:127448. [PMID: 38626650 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2024.127448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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INTRODUCTION S. mutans has been identified as the primary pathogenic bacterium in biofilm-mediated dental caries. The biogenic selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) produced by L. plantarum KNF-5 were used in this study against S. mutans ATCC 25175. OBJECTIVES The aims of this study were: (1) the biosynthesis of SeNPs by L. plantarum KNF-5, (2) the characterization of SeNPs, (3) the investigation of the inhibitory effect of biogenic SeNPs against S. mutans ATCC 25175, and (4) the determination of the anti-biofilm potential of SeNPS against S. mutans ATCC 25175. METHODOLOGY 3 mL of the culture was added to 100 mL of MRS medium and incubated. After 4 h, Na2SeO3 solution (concentration 100 μg/mL) was added and incubated at 37 °C for 36 h. The color of the culture solution changed from brownish-yellow to reddish, indicating the formation of SeNPs. The characterization of SeNPs was confirmed by UV-Vis spectrophotometry, FTIR, SEM-EDS and a particle size analyzer. The antibacterial activity was determined by the disk diffusion method, the MIC by the micro-double dilution method, and the biofilm inhibitory potential by the crystal violet method and the MTT assay. The effect of SeNPs on S. mutans ATCC 25175 was determined using SEM and CLSM spectrometry techniques. The sulfate-anthrone method was used to analyze the effect of SeNPs on insoluble extracellular polysaccharides. The expression of genes in S. mutans ATCC 25175 was analyzed by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). PREPARATION OF NANOPARTICLES SeNPs produced by probiotic bacteria are considered a safe method. In this study, L. plantarum KNF-5 (probiotic strain) was used for the production of SeNPs. RESULTS The biogenic SeNPs were spherical and coated with proteins and polysaccharides and had a diameter of about 270 nm. The MIC of the SeNPs against S. mutans ATCC 25175 was 3.125 mg/mL. Biofilm growth was also significantly suppressed at this concentration. The expression of genes responsible for biofilm formation (GtfB, GtfC, BrpA and GbpB,) was reduced when S. mutans ATCC 25175 was treated with SeNPs. CONCLUSION It was concluded that the biogenic SeNPs produced by L. plantarum KNF-5 was highly effective to inhibit the growth of S. mutans ATCC 25175. NOVELTY STATEMENT The application of biogenic SeNPs, a natural anti-biofilm agent against S. mutans ATCC 25175. In the future, this study will provide a new option for the prevention and treatment of dental caries.
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- Binbin Si
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China; School of Light Industry, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China; School of Light Industry, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China; School of Light Industry, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China; School of Light Industry, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China.
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China; School of Light Industry, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China.
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Xue SJ, Zhang XT, Li XC, Zhao FY, Shu X, Jiang WW, Zhang JY. Multi-pathways-mediated mechanisms of selenite reduction and elemental selenium nanoparticles biogenesis in the yeast-like fungus Aureobasidium melanogenum I15. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 470:134204. [PMID: 38579586 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134204] [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: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Selenium (Se) plays a critical role in diverse biological processes and is widely used across manufacturing industries. However, the contamination of Se oxyanions also poses a major public health concern. Microbial transformation is a promising approach to detoxify Se oxyanions and produce elemental selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) with versatile industrial potential. Yeast-like fungi are an important group of environmental microorganisms, but their mechanisms for Se oxyanions reduction remain unknown. In this study, we found that Aureobasidium melanogenum I15 can reduce 1.0 mM selenite by over 90% within 48 h and efficiently form intracellular or extracellular spherical SeNPs. Metabolomic and proteomic analyses disclosed that A. melanogenum I15 evolves a complicated selenite reduction mechanism involving multiple metabolic pathways, including the glutathione/glutathione reductase pathway, the thioredoxin/thioredoxin reductase pathway, the siderophore-mediated pathway, and multiple oxidoreductase-mediated pathways. This study provides the first report on the mechanism of selenite reduction and SeNPs biogenesis in yeast-like fungi and paves an alternative avenue for the bioremediation of selenite contamination and the production of functional organic selenium compounds.
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- Si-Jia Xue
- The Laboratory of Aquatic Parasitology and Microbial Bioresources, School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266109, China
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- The Laboratory of Aquatic Parasitology and Microbial Bioresources, School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266109, China
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- The Laboratory of Aquatic Parasitology and Microbial Bioresources, School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266109, China
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- The Laboratory of Aquatic Parasitology and Microbial Bioresources, School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266109, China
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- The Laboratory of Aquatic Parasitology and Microbial Bioresources, School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266109, China
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- The Laboratory of Aquatic Parasitology and Microbial Bioresources, School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266109, China
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- The Laboratory of Aquatic Parasitology and Microbial Bioresources, School of Marine Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266109, China; Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266237, China.
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Li K, Zhu Y, Zhang S, Xu Q, Guo Y. Nitrate reductase involves in selenite reduction in Rahnella aquatilis HX2 and the characterization and anticancer activity of the biogenic selenium nanoparticles. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2024; 83:127387. [PMID: 38237425 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2024.127387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND Biogenic selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) show numerous advantages including their high stability, low toxicity, and high bioactivity. While metabolism of SeNPs remains not well studied and need more investigation to reveal the process. PURPOSE The objective of the study was to investigate the relationship between nitrate reductase and selenite reduction in Rahnella aquatilis HX2, characterize the properties of HX2 produced SeNPs, and explore their potential applications, particularly their anticancer activity. PROCEDURES Selenium species were measured by high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to inductively coupled plasma - Mass spectrometry (HPLC-ICP-MS). Transcription level of nitrate reductase was determined by Real-time quantitative PCR. Morphology, particle size, crystal structure and surface chemistry of SeNPs were determined by electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering method, Raman scattering, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, respectively. Anti cancer cell activity was measured by CCK-8 assay. MAIN FINDINGS SeNP production in R. aquatilis HX2 was correlated with the cell growth. The products of selenite reduction in HX2 detected by HPLC-ICP-MS included SeNPs, selenocysteine (SeCys), Se-Methylselenocysteine (MeSeCys), and 7 unknown compounds. Nitrate addition experiments suggested the involvement of nitrate reductase in selenite reduction in HX2. Both the cellular membrane and cytoplasm of HX2 exhibited selenite-reducing ability, indicating that membrane-associated nitrate reductase was not the sole selenite reductase in HX2. Characterization of the biogenic SeNPs revealed a spherical morphology and amorphous structure of them. Surface chemistry analysis implicated the binding of extracellular polymeric substances to the biogenic SeNPs, and the presence of Se0, Se2-, and electron-rich Se atoms on the surface of SeNPs. Finally, the IC50 values of the biogenic SeNPs were 36.49 μM for HepG2 and 3.70 μM for HeLa cells. CONCLUSIONS The study first revealed that the nitrate reductase is involving in selenite reduction in R. aquatilis HX2. The biogenic SeNPs coordinated with organic substances in the surface. And SeNPs produced by R. aquatilis HX2 showed excellent anticancer activities on HepG2 and HeLa cells.
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- Kui Li
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Key Laboratory for Crop and Animal Integrated Farming of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanjing 210014, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
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Zhong B, Xu W, Gong M, Xian W, Xie H, Wu Z. Molecular mechanisms of selenite reduction by Lactiplantibacillus plantarum BSe: An integrated genomic and transcriptomic analysis. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 468:133850. [PMID: 38401219 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133850] [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: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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The reduction of selenite [Se(Ⅳ)] by microorganisms is a green and efficient detoxification strategy. We found that Se(Ⅳ) inhibited exopolysaccharide and protein secretion by Lactiplantibacillus plantarum BSe and compromised cell integrity. In this study, L. plantarum BSe reduced Se(Ⅳ) by increasing related enzyme activity and electron transfer. Genomic analysis demonstrated that L. plantarum BSe should be able to reduce Se(Ⅳ). Further transcriptome analysis showed that L. plantarum BSe enhanced its tolerance to Se(Ⅳ) by upregulating the expression of surface proteins and transporters, thus reducing the extracellular Se(Ⅳ) concentration through related enzymatic reactions and siderophore-mediated pathways. Lactiplantibacillus plantarum BSe was able to regulate the expression of related genes involved in quorum sensing and a two-component system and then select appropriate strategies for Se(Ⅳ) transformation in response to varying environmental Se(Ⅳ) concentrations. In addition, azo reductase was linked to the reduction of Se(Ⅳ) for the first time. The present study established a multipath model for the reduction of Se(Ⅳ) by L. plantarum, providing new insights into the biological reduction of Se(Ⅳ) and the biogeochemical cycle of selenium.
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- Bin Zhong
- School of Biology and Biological Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Biology and Biological Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Pan Asia (Jiangmen) Institute of Biological Engineering and Health, Jiangmen 529080, China
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- School of Biology and Biological Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Yiweyi Biological Manufacturing (Jiangmen) Co., LTD, Jiangmen 529080, China
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- School of Biology and Biological Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Biology and Biological Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Biology and Biological Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, 510070, China.
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Firrincieli A, Tornatore E, Piacenza E, Cappelletti M, Saiano F, Pavia FC, Alduina R, Zannoni D, Presentato A. The actinomycete Kitasatospora sp. SeTe27, subjected to adaptive laboratory evolution (ALE) in the presence of selenite, varies its cellular morphology, redox stability, and tolerance to the toxic oxyanion. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 354:141712. [PMID: 38484991 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141712] [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: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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The effects of oxyanions selenite (SeO32-) in soils are of high concern in ecotoxicology and microbiology as they can react with mineral particles and microorganisms. This study investigated the evolution of the actinomycete Kitasatospora sp. SeTe27 in response to selenite. To this aim, we used the Adaptive Laboratory Evolution (ALE) technique, an experimental approach that mimics natural evolution and enhances microbial fitness for specific growth conditions. The original strain (wild type; WT) isolated from uncontaminated soil gave us a unique model system as it has never encountered the oxidative damage generated by the prooxidant nature of selenite. The WT strain exhibited a good basal level of selenite tolerance, although its growth and oxyanion removal capacity were limited compared to other environmental isolates. Based on these premises, the WT and the ALE strains, the latter isolated at the end of the laboratory evolution procedure, were compared. While both bacterial strains had similar fatty acid profiles, only WT cells exhibited hyphae aggregation and extensively produced membrane-like vesicles when grown in the presence of selenite (challenged conditions). Conversely, ALE selenite-grown cells showed morphological adaptation responses similar to the WT strain under unchallenged conditions, demonstrating the ALE strain improved resilience against selenite toxicity. Whole-genome sequencing revealed specific missense mutations in genes associated with anion transport and primary and secondary metabolisms in the ALE variant. These results were interpreted to show that some energy-demanding processes are attenuated in the ALE strain, prioritizing selenite bioprocessing to guarantee cell survival in the presence of selenite. The present study indicates some crucial points for adapting Kitasatospora sp. SeTe27 to selenite oxidative stress to best deal with selenium pollution. Moreover, the importance of exploring non-conventional bacterial genera, like Kitasatospora, for biotechnological applications is emphasized.
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- Andrea Firrincieli
- Department for Innovation in Biological, Agro-Food and Forest Systems (DIBAF), University of Tuscia, Via San Camillo de Lellis snc, 01100, Viterbo, Italy.
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze Ed. 16, 90128, Palermo, Italy.
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze Ed. 16, 90128, Palermo, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology (FABIT), University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 42, 40126, Bologna, Italy.
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Sciences (SAAF), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze Ed. 4, 90128, Palermo, Italy.
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- Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze Ed. 8, 90128, Palermo, Italy.
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze Ed. 16, 90128, Palermo, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology (FABIT), University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 42, 40126, Bologna, Italy.
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze Ed. 16, 90128, Palermo, Italy.
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Gao H, Ji Y, Chen W. Selenite resistance and biotransformation to SeNPs in Sinorhizobium meliloti 1021 and the synthetic promotion on alfalfa growth. Microbiol Res 2024; 280:127568. [PMID: 38118306 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2023.127568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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Toxic selenite, commonly found in soil and water, can be transformed by microorganisms into selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) as part of a detoxification process. In this study, a comprehensive investigation was conducted on the resistance and biotransformation of selenite in Sinorhizobium meliloti 1021 and the synergistic impact of SeNPs and the strain on alfalfa growth promotion was explored. Strain 1021 reduced 46% of 5 mM selenite into SeNPs within 72 h. The SeNPs, composed of proteins, lipids and polysaccharides, were primarily located outside rhizobial cells and had a tendency to aggregate. Under selenite stress, many genes participated in multidrug efflux, sulfur metabolism and redox processes were significantly upregulated. Of them, four genes, namely gmc, yedE, dsh3 and mfs, were firstly identified in strain 1021 that played crucial roles in selenite biotransformation and resistance. Biotoxic evaluations showed that selenite had toxic effects on roots and seedlings of alfalfa, while SeNPs exhibited antioxidant properties, promoted growth, and enhanced plant's tolerance to salt stress. Overall, our research provides novel insights into selenite biotransformation and resistance mechanisms in rhizobium and highlights the potential of SeNPs-rhizobium complex as biofertilizer to promote legume growth and salt tolerance.
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- Huali Gao
- College of Biological Sciences and Rhizobium Research Center, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Biological Sciences and Rhizobium Research Center, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Biological Sciences and Rhizobium Research Center, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
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Cheng M, Liang L, Sun Y, Zhang H, Hu X. Reduction of selenite and tellurite by a highly metal-tolerant marine bacterium. Int Microbiol 2024; 27:203-212. [PMID: 37261581 DOI: 10.1007/s10123-023-00382-w] [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: 04/09/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Selenium (Se) and tellurium (Te) contaminations in soils and water bodies have been widely reported in recent years. Se(IV) and Te(IV) were regarded as their most dangerous forms. Microbial treatments of Se(IV)- and Te(IV)-containing wastes are promising approaches because of their environmentally friendly and sustainable advantages. However, the salt-tolerant microbial resources that can be used for selenium/tellurium pollution control are still limited since industrial wastewaters usually contain a large number of salts. In this study, a marine Shewanella sp. FDA-1 (FDA-1) was reported for efficient Se(IV) and Te(IV) reduction under saline conditions. Process and product analyses were performed to investigate the bioreduction processes of Se(IV) and Te(IV). The results showed that FDA-1 can effectively reduce Se(IV) and Te(IV) to Se0 and Te0 Se(IV)/Te(IV) to Se0/Te0 in 72 h, which were further confirmed by XRD and XPS analyses. In addition, enzymatic and RT‒qPCR assays showed that flavin-related proteins, reductases, dehydrogenases, etc., could be involved in the bioreduction of Se(IV)/Te(IV). Overall, our results demonstrate the ability of FDA-1 to reduce high concentrations of Se(IV)/or Te(IV) to Se0/or Te0 under saline conditions and thus provide efficient microbial candidate for controlling Se and Te pollution.
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- Manman Cheng
- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai, 264000, China
- Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai, 264000, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai, 264000, China
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- Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai, 264000, China
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- Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai, 264000, China.
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- Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yantai, 264000, China.
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Jing J, Sun L, Chen Z, Guo X, Qu Y. Simultaneous selenite reduction and nitrogen removal using Paracoccus sp.: Reactor performance, microbial community, and mechanism. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 240:117564. [PMID: 37918763 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117564] [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: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Selenium-containing wastewater has a high concentration of nitrogen compounds (ammonia nitrogen [NH4+-N]), leading to water pollution. Thus, the simultaneous reduction of selenium and removal of nitrogen compounds during wastewater treatment has become the top priority. However, the exogenous bacteria that can simultaneously reduce selenite and remove ammonia nitrogen and colonize in the wastewater treatment systems have not been reported. Additionally, the effects and the underlying mechanism of biofortification on the reduction and removal efficiency of the microorganisms remain unclear. In this study, we investigated the simultaneous selenite reduction and nitrogen removal efficiency of Paracoccus sp. (strain SSJ) isolated from selenium-contaminated soil and explored biofortification effects on the composition and structure of the microbial community. Using sequencing biofilm batch reactors (SBBRs), the structural and functional characteristics of the microbial community were systematically compared between the control (group A) and biofortified (group B) groups. Strain SSJ could simultaneously reduce 63.28% of selenite and remove 93.05% of NH4+-N within 24 h. Moreover, no accumulation of nitrate nitrogen (NO3--N) and nitrite nitrogen (NO2--N) was observed in the reaction process. The performance and stability of the SBBRs enhanced by strain SSJ were greatly improved. Illumina sequencing results showed that strain SSJ was surprisingly colonized, and Paracoccus was the predominant genus in group B (relative abundance: 13.93%). Moreover, PICRUSt2 analysis results suggested that the microbial community in group B demonstrated increased rates of ammonia nitrogen removal through ammonia assimilation and selenite reduction through sulfur metabolism and glutathione-mediated selenite reduction pathway. In summary, our findings shed light on the mechanism for simultaneous selenite reduction and nitrogen removal by biofortification and provide novel microbial resources for the treatment of selenite-containing wastewater.
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- Jiawei Jing
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (Ministry of Education) and Dalian POCT Laboratory, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (Ministry of Education) and Dalian POCT Laboratory, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (Ministry of Education) and Dalian POCT Laboratory, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (Ministry of Education) and Dalian POCT Laboratory, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (Ministry of Education) and Dalian POCT Laboratory, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China.
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Cheng M, Zhang H, Li Y, Chen W. Riboflavin secreted by Shewanella sp. FDL-2 facilitates its reduction of Se(iv) and Te(iv) by promoting electron transfer. RSC Adv 2023; 13:34445-34454. [PMID: 38024980 PMCID: PMC10667860 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra07093j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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The biological reduction of selenite (Se(iv)) or tellurite (Te(iv)) to Se0 or Te0 has received increasing attention, as related studies have favored the development of Se/Te pollution control methods. In the presence of the electron donor, the microbes acquired energy and transferred electrons to Se(iv) or Te(iv) to achieve their detoxication. However, the microbial electron transfer pathways involved in this process are still not fully understood. In this study, we reported that marine Shewanella sp. FDL-2 (FDL-2) was capable of reducing Se(iv) and Te(iv) through a novel riboflavin-involved pathway. The results showed that FDL-2 can effectively reduce 10 mM Se(iv) and 5 mM Te(iv) to Se0 and Te0, which was further confirmed by XPS and XRD analyses. RT-qPCR results indicate the upregulation of genes coding flavin-related proteins, and the production of flavin-related substances by strain FDL-2 during Se(iv)/Te(iv) bioreduction was proven by fluorescence chromatography analysis. In addition, the presence of riboflavin enhanced the electron transfer efficiency, indicating its promoting effect on the bioreduction of Se(iv)/Te(iv). Overall, our results highlight a riboflavin-involved electron transfer pathway during Se(iv)/Te(iv) bioreduction and thus deepen our understanding of the corresponding mechanism.
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- Manman Cheng
- Solid-State Fermentation Resource Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Yibin University Yibin City Sichuan Province 644000 China
- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University Yantai 264000 China
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- Yantai Institute of Costal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences Yantai 264000 China
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- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University Yantai 264000 China
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- Solid-State Fermentation Resource Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Yibin University Yibin City Sichuan Province 644000 China
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Liu P, Long H, Cheng H, Liang M, Liu Z, Han Z, Guo Z, Shi H, Sun M, He S. Highly-efficient synthesis of biogenic selenium nanoparticles by Bacillus paramycoides and their antibacterial and antioxidant activities. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1227619. [PMID: 37593323 PMCID: PMC10429174 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1227619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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Introduction: Bacillus species are known for their ability to produce nanoparticles with various potential applications. Methods: In this study, we present a facile approach for the green synthesis of selenium nanoparticles (Se NPs) using the biogenic selenate-reducing bacterium Bacillus paramycoides 24522. We optimized the growth conditions and sodium selenite reduction efficiency (SSRE) of B. paramycoides 24522 using a response surface approach. Results: Se NPs were synthesized by reducing selenite ions with B. paramycoides 24522 at 37 °C, pH 6, and 140 r/min, resulting in stable red-colored Se NPs and maximal SSRE (99.12%). The synthesized Se NPs demonstrated lethality against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli with MICs of 400 and 600 μg/mL, and MBCs of 600 and 800 μg/mL, respectively, indicating the potential of Se NPs as antibacterial agents. Furthermore, the Se NPs showed promising antioxidant capabilities through scavenging DPPH radicals and reducing power. Discussion: This study highlights the environmentally friendly production of Se NPs using B. paramycoides 24522 and their possible applications in addressing selenium pollution, as well as in the fields of environment and biotechnology.
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- Pei Liu
- Faculty of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Construction Laboratory of Probiotics Preparation, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Construction Laboratory of Probiotics Preparation, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Construction Laboratory of Probiotics Preparation, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Construction Laboratory of Probiotics Preparation, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Construction Laboratory of Probiotics Preparation, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Eco-Agricultural Biotechnology around Hongze Lake, School of Life Science, Huaiyin Normal University, Huaian, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Construction Laboratory of Probiotics Preparation, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Construction Laboratory of Probiotics Preparation, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
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- Huai’an Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Huaian, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Construction Laboratory of Probiotics Preparation, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, China
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Qiao L, Dou X, Song X, Chang J, Zeng X, Zhu L, Xu C. Selenite Bioremediation by Food-Grade Probiotic Lactobacillus casei ATCC 393: Insights from Proteomics Analysis. Microbiol Spectr 2023; 11:e0065923. [PMID: 37219421 PMCID: PMC10269480 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00659-23] [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: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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Microorganisms capable of converting toxic selenite into elemental selenium (Se0) are considered an important and effective approach for bioremediation of Se contamination. In this study, we investigated the mechanism of reducing selenite to Se0 and forming Se nanoparticles (SeNPs) by food-grade probiotic Lactobacillus casei ATCC 393 (L. casei ATCC 393) through proteomics analysis. The results showed that selenite added during the exponential growth period of bacteria has the highest reduction efficiency, and 4.0 mM selenite decreased by nearly 95% within 72 h and formed protein-capped-SeNPs. Proteomics analysis revealed that selenite induced a significant increase in the expression of glutaredoxin, oxidoreductase, and ATP binding cassette (ABC) transporter, which can transport glutathione (GSH) and selenite. Selenite treatment significantly increased the CydC and CydD (putative cysteine and glutathione importer, ABC transporter) mRNA expression level, GSH content, and GSH reductase activity. Furthermore, supplementation with an additional GSH significantly increased the reduction rate of selenite, while GSH depletion significantly inhibited the reduction of selenite, indicating that GSH-mediated Painter-type reaction may be the main pathway of selenite reduction in L. casei ATCC 393. Moreover, nitrate reductase also participates in the reduction process of selenite, but it is not the primary factor. Overall, L. casei ATCC 393 effectively reduced selenite to SeNPs by GSH and nitrate reductase-mediated reduction pathway, and the GSH pathway played the decisive role, which provides an environmentally friendly biocatalyst for the bioremediation of Se contamination. IMPORTANCE Due to the high solubility and bioavailability of selenite, and its widespread use in industrial and agricultural production, it is easy to cause selenite to accumulate in the environment and reach toxic levels. Although the bacteria screened from special environments have high selenite tolerance, their safety has not been fully verified. It is necessary to screen out strains with selenite-reducing ability from nonpathogenic, functionally known, and widely used strains. Herein, we found food-grade probiotic L. casei ATCC 393 effectively reduced selenite to SeNPs by GSH and nitrate reductase-mediated reduction pathway, which provides an environmentally friendly biocatalyst for the bioremediation of Se contamination.
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- Lei Qiao
- School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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Xu R, Kolton M, Tao W, Sun X, Su P, Huang D, Zhang M, Yang Z, Guo Z, Gao H, Wang Q, Li B, Chen C, Sun W. Anaerobic selenite-reducing bacteria and their metabolic potentials in Se-rich sediment revealed by the combination of DNA-stable isotope probing, metagenomic binning, and metatranscriptomics. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 457:131834. [PMID: 37327607 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Microorganisms play a critical role in the biogeochemical cycling of selenium (Se) in aquatic environments, particularly in reducing the toxicity and bioavailability of selenite (Se(IV)). This study aimed to identify putative Se(IV)-reducing bacteria (SeIVRB) and investigate the genetic mechanisms underlying Se(IV) reduction in anoxic Se-rich sediment. Initial microcosm incubation confirmed that Se(IV) reduction was driven by heterotrophic microorganisms. DNA stable-isotope probing (DNA-SIP) analysis identified Pseudomonas, Geobacter, Comamonas, and Anaeromyxobacter as putative SeIVRB. High-quality metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs) affiliated with these four putative SeIVRB were retrieved. Annotation of functional gene indicated that these MAGs contained putative Se(IV)-reducing genes such as DMSO reductase family, fumarate and sulfite reductases. Metatranscriptomic analysis of active Se(IV)-reducing cultures revealed significantly higher transcriptional levels of genes associated with DMSO reductase (serA/PHGDH), fumarate reductase (sdhCD/frdCD), and sulfite reductase (cysDIH) compared to those in cultures not amended with Se(IV), suggesting that these genes played important roles in Se(IV) reduction. The current study expands our knowledge of the genetic mechanisms involved in less-understood anaerobic Se(IV) bio-reduction. Additinally, the complementary abilities of DNA-SIP, metagenomics, and metatranscriptomics analyses are demonstrated in elucidating the microbial mechanisms of biogeochemical processes in anoxic sediment.
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- Rui Xu
- Institute of Environmental Engineering, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China; National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, PR China
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- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, PR China
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- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, PR China
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- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, PR China
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- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Ministry of Education), Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Water Quality and Conservation in the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Ministry of Education), Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China
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- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, PR China
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- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, PR China; School of Environment, Key Laboratory of Yellow River and Huai River Water Environment and Pollution Control (Ministry of Education), Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, PR China.
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Lashani E, Moghimi H, J Turner R, Amoozegar MA. Selenite bioreduction by a consortium of halophilic/halotolerant bacteria and/or yeasts in saline media. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023:121948. [PMID: 37270053 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Selenium oxyanions are released into environments by natural and anthropogenic activities and are present in agricultural and glass manufacturing wastewater in several locations worldwide. Excessive amounts of this metalloid have adverse effects on the health of living organisms. Halophilic and halotolerant microorganisms were selected for selenium oxyanions remediation due to presence of significant amount of salt in selenium-containing wastewater. Effects of aeration, carbon sources, competitive electron acceptors, and reductase inhibitors were investigated on SeO32- bio-removal. Additionally, NO3--containing wastewater were exploited to investigate SeO32- remediation in synthetic agricultural effluents. The results showed that the SeO32- removal extent is maximum in aerobic conditions with succinate as a carbon source. SO42- and PO43- do not significantly interfere with SeO32- reduction, while WO42- and TeO32- decrease the SeO32- removal percentage (up to 35 and 37%, respectively). Furthermore, NO3- had an adverse effect on SeO32- biotransformation by our consortia. All consortia reduced SeO32- in synthetic agricultural wastewaters with a 45-53% removal within 120 h. This study suggests that consortia of halophilic/halotolerant bacteria and yeasts could be applied to treat SeO32--contaminated drainage water. In addition, sulphates, and phosphates do not interfere with selenite bioreduction by these consortia, which makes them suitable candidates for the bioremediation of selenium-containing wastewater.
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- Elham Lashani
- Extremophiles Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, School of Biology, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Biology, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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- Microbial Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Extremophiles Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, School of Biology, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Jiang D, Yu F, Huang X, Qin H, Zhu Z. Effects of microorganisms on soil selenium and its uptake by pak choi in selenium-enriched lateritic red soil. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 257:114927. [PMID: 37080129 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Data on selenium (Se) transformation, specifically the mineralization or activation of Se bound by microorganisms in natural Se-enriched soil, is limited. Therefore, this study investigates the effects of microorganisms on Se availability of Se-enriched lateritic red soil and Se uptake by pak choi. Following the incubation of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia S1 and arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi agent, the available Se content of soils increased from 35 to 66.69-117.04 μg/kg, corresponding to an increase of 90.50-234.40%. The Se bioconcentration and translocation factors in pak choi increased after adding the AM fungi agent and strain S1. The soil acid phosphatase activity, and pak choi root length, surface area, and diameter also increased. Moreover, the soil acid phosphatase activity showed a significant positive correlation with soil available Se and phosphorus content (p < 0.01). Overall, the AM fungi agent and strain S1 increased Se bioavailability by enhancing soil acid phosphatase and promoting root activity, ultimately increasing pak choi's ability to absorb available Se.
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- Daihua Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Guangxi Agricultural Environment and Agricultural Product Safety, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi 530004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Guangxi Agricultural Environment and Agricultural Product Safety, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi 530004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Guangxi Agricultural Environment and Agricultural Product Safety, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi 530004, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Guangxi Agricultural Environment and Agricultural Product Safety, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi 530004, China
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- College of Agricultural and Food Engineering, Baise University, Baise, Guangxi 533000, China
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Xu M, Zhu S, Wang Q, Chen L, Li Y, Xu S, Gu Z, Shi G, Ding Z. Pivotal biological processes and proteins for selenite reduction and methylation in Ganoderma lucidum. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 444:130409. [PMID: 36435045 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Microbial transformations, especially the reduction and methylation of Se oxyanion, have gained significance in recent years as effective detoxification methods. Ganoderma lucidum is a typical Se enrichment resource that can reduce selenite to elemental Se and volatile Se metabolites under high selenite conditions. However, the detailed biological processes and reduction mechanisms are unclear. In this study, G. lucidum reduced selenite to elemental Se and further aggregated it into Se nanoparticles with a diameter of < 200 nm, simultaneously accompanied by the production of pungent, odorous, and volatile methyl-selenium metabolites. Tandem mass tag-based quantitative proteomic analysis revealed thioredoxin 1, thioredoxin reductase (NADPH), glutathione reductase, 5-methyltetrahydropteroyltriglutamate-homocysteine methyltransferase, and cystathionine gamma-lyase as proteins involved in selenite reduction and methylation. Furthermore, the high expression of proteins associated with cell structures that prompted cell lysis may have facilitated Se release. The upregulation of proteins involved in the defense reactions was also detected, reflecting their roles in the self-defense mechanism. This study provides novel insights into the vital role of G. lucidum in mediating Se transformation in the biogeochemical Se cycle and contributes to the application of fungi in Se bioremediation.
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- Mengmeng Xu
- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; National Engineering Research Center for Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; National Engineering Research Center for Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Jiangsu Provincial Research Center for Bioactive Product Processing Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Jiangsu Provincial Research Center for Bioactive Product Processing Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Jiangsu Provincial Research Center for Bioactive Product Processing Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; National Engineering Research Center for Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Jiangsu Provincial Research Center for Bioactive Product Processing Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; National Engineering Research Center for Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Jiangsu Provincial Research Center for Bioactive Product Processing Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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Proteomics Provide Insight into the Interaction between Selenite and the Microalgae Dunaliella salina. Processes (Basel) 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/pr11020563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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Dunaliella salina is currently one of the most commercially valuable microalgae species in the world. In reponse to selenite, D. salina is a microalgae with a high selenium content, thereby increasing its value, which is crucial for increasing its economic value as a nutrional supplement. However, the effects of selenite on D. salina are still unclear, and its molecular mechanism of the response to selenite stress is also elusive. Here, in order to study the effects of selenite on D. salina and the corresponding regulatory mechanism, we characterized the physiological phenotypes of D. salina under different selenite concentrations and carried out a quantitative proteomic study. The results showed that the effective concentration for 50% growth inhibition (EC50) of the algae was 192.7 mg/L after 11 days of cultivation. When selenite concentration was lower than 100 mg/L, selenite did not hinder the growth of D. salina in the early stage, but shortened the cell growth cycle, although cell growth was significantly inhibited when the concentration of selenium was higher than 250 mg/L. Bioaccumulation experiments showed that the content of intracellular selenium in D. salina cells reached the highest level under the treatment with 50 mg/L selenite, and the contents of total selenium and organic selenium in D. salina cells were 499.77 μg/g and 303.01 μg/g (dry weight), respectively. Proteomic analysis revealed that a series of proteins related to stress responses, amino acid metabolism and energy production pathways were profoundly altered by the selenite treatment. Glutathione peroxidase (GPX7), a selenium-containing protein, was identified in the group given the selenium treatment. Moreover, proteins involved in photoreactions and oxidative phosphorylation were significantly upregulated, indicating that D. salina effectively balanced the energy demand and energy production under selenite stress. This study provides novel insights into the responses to selenite of D. salina, a microalgae candidate as a biological carrier of selenium and would be helpful for the development of industrial strains rich in selenium.
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Huang S, Yu K, Wen L, Long X, Sun J, Liu Q, Zheng Z, Zheng W, Luo H, Liu J. Development and application of a new biological nano-selenium fermentation broth based on Bacillus subtilis SE201412. Sci Rep 2023; 13:2560. [PMID: 36781922 PMCID: PMC9925439 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-29737-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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In order to improve the functionality and additional value of agricultural products, this study developing nano-selenium fermentation broth and established a new application strategy of bio-nano-selenium by screening and identifying selenium-rich microorganisms. We isolated a new strain from tobacco waste and named it Bacillus subtilis SE201412 (GenBank accession no. OP854680), which could aerobically grow under the condition of 66,000 mg L-1 selenite concentration, and could convert 99.19% of selenite into biological nano-selenium (BioSeNPs) within 18 h. Using strain SE201412, we industrially produced the different concentrations of fermentation broth containing 5000-3000 mg L-1 pure selenium for commercial use. The synthesized selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA). TEM and SEM results showed that SeNPs were distributed outside cells. NTA assay of fermentation broth indicated that the nanoparticles were spherical with an average particle size of 126 ± 0.5 nm. Toxicity test revealed that the median lethal dose (LD50) of the fermentation broth to mice was 2710 mg kg-1, indicating its low toxicity and high safety. In addition, we applied BioSeNP fermentation broth to rice and wheat through field experiments. The results showed that the application of fermentation broth significantly increased the total selenium content and organic selenium percentage in rice and wheat grains. Our findings provide valuable reference for the development of BioSeNPs with extensive application prospects.
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- Sisi Huang
- Institute of Agricultural Economy and Technology, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Science, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Economy and Technology, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Science, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Economy and Technology, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Science, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Economy and Technology, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Science, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Economy and Technology, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Science, Wuhan, China
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- Hubei Hualongxike Biotechnology Ltd., Huanggang, China
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- Hubei Hualongxike Biotechnology Ltd., Huanggang, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Economy and Technology, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Science, Wuhan, China.
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- Institute of Agricultural Economy and Technology, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Science, Wuhan, China.
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- Hubei Hualongxike Biotechnology Ltd., Huanggang, China.
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Long Q, Cui LK, He SB, Sun J, Chen QZ, Bao HD, Liang TY, Liang BY, Cui LY. Preparation, characteristics and cytotoxicity of green synthesized selenium nanoparticles using Paenibacillus motobuensis LY5201 isolated from the local specialty food of longevity area. Sci Rep 2023; 13:53. [PMID: 36593245 PMCID: PMC9807572 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-26396-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Selenium is an essential micronutrient element. For the extremely biotoxic of selenite, Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) is gaining increasing interest. In this work, a selenium-enriched strain with highly selenite-resistant (up to 173 mmol/L) was isolated from the local specialty food of longevity area and identified as Paenibacillus motobuensis (P. motobuensis) LY5201. Most of the SeNPs were accumulated extracellular. SeNPs were around spherical with a diameter of approximately 100 nm. The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy showed that the purified SeNPs consisted of selenium and proteins. Our results suggested that P. motobuensis LY5201could be a suitable and robust biocatalyst for SeNPs synthesis. In addition, the cytotoxicity effect and the anti-invasive activity of SeNPs on the HepG2 showed an inhibitory effect on HepG2, indicating that SeNPs could be used as a potential anticancer drug.
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- Qian Long
- grid.256607.00000 0004 1798 2653Key Laboratory of Longevity and Aging-Related Diseases of Chinese Ministry of Education, Guangxi Colleges and Universities, Key Laboratory of Biological Molecular Medicine Research, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021 Guangxi People’s Republic of China ,Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Fourth People’s Hospital of Nanning, Guangxi AIDS Clinical Treatment Center (Nanning), No. 1 Erli, Changgang Road, Nanning, 530023 Guangxi People’s Republic of China
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- grid.440773.30000 0000 9342 2456School of History and Archive, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650000 Yunnan People’s Republic of China
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- grid.256607.00000 0004 1798 2653Key Laboratory of Longevity and Aging-Related Diseases of Chinese Ministry of Education, Guangxi Colleges and Universities, Key Laboratory of Biological Molecular Medicine Research, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021 Guangxi People’s Republic of China
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- grid.256607.00000 0004 1798 2653Key Laboratory of Longevity and Aging-Related Diseases of Chinese Ministry of Education, Guangxi Colleges and Universities, Key Laboratory of Biological Molecular Medicine Research, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021 Guangxi People’s Republic of China
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- grid.256607.00000 0004 1798 2653Key Laboratory of Longevity and Aging-Related Diseases of Chinese Ministry of Education, Guangxi Colleges and Universities, Key Laboratory of Biological Molecular Medicine Research, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021 Guangxi People’s Republic of China
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- grid.256607.00000 0004 1798 2653Key Laboratory of Longevity and Aging-Related Diseases of Chinese Ministry of Education, Guangxi Colleges and Universities, Key Laboratory of Biological Molecular Medicine Research, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021 Guangxi People’s Republic of China
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- grid.256607.00000 0004 1798 2653Key Laboratory of Longevity and Aging-Related Diseases of Chinese Ministry of Education, Guangxi Colleges and Universities, Key Laboratory of Biological Molecular Medicine Research, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021 Guangxi People’s Republic of China
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- grid.256607.00000 0004 1798 2653Key Laboratory of Longevity and Aging-Related Diseases of Chinese Ministry of Education, Guangxi Colleges and Universities, Key Laboratory of Biological Molecular Medicine Research, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021 Guangxi People’s Republic of China
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- grid.256607.00000 0004 1798 2653Key Laboratory of Longevity and Aging-Related Diseases of Chinese Ministry of Education, Guangxi Colleges and Universities, Key Laboratory of Biological Molecular Medicine Research, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021 Guangxi People’s Republic of China
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Duan Y, Li M, Zhang S, Wang Y, Deng J, Wang Q, Yi T, Dong X, Cheng S, He Y, Gao C, Wang Z. Highly Efficient Biotransformation and Production of Selenium Nanoparticles and Polysaccharides Using Potential Probiotic Bacillus subtilis T5. Metabolites 2022; 12:metabo12121204. [PMID: 36557242 PMCID: PMC9784637 DOI: 10.3390/metabo12121204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Selenium is an essential microelement required for human health. The biotransformation of selenium nanoparticles has attracted increasing attention in recent years. However, little of the literature has investigated the comprehensive evaluation of the strains for practical application and the effect on the functional properties in the existence of Se. The present study showed the selenite reduction strain Bacillus subtilis T5 (up to 200 mM), which could produce high yields of selenium polysaccharides and selenium nanoparticles in an economical and feasible manner. Biosynthesized selenium nanoparticles by B. subtilis T5 were characterized systematically using UV-vis spectroscopy, FTIR, Zeta Potential, DLS, and SEM techniques. The biosynthesized SeNPs exhibited high stability with small particle sizes. B. subtilis T5 also possessed a tolerance to acidic pH and bile salts, high aggregation, negative hemolytic, and superior antioxidant activity, which showed excellent probiotic potential and can be recommended as a potential candidate for the selenium biopharmaceuticals industry. Remarkably, B. subtilis T5 showed that the activity of α-amylase was enhanced with selenite treatment to 8.12 U/mL, 2.72-fold more than the control. The genus Bacillus was first reported to produce both selenium polysaccharides with extremely high Se-content (2.302 g/kg) and significantly enhance the activity to promote α-amylase with selenium treatment. Overall, B. subtilis T5 showed potential as a bio-factory for the biosynthesized SeNPs and organ selenium (selenium polysaccharide), providing an appealing perspective for the biopharmaceutical industry.
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- Yuhua Duan
- National R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Quality Standards and Testing Technology Research, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430064, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
- Correspondence: (C.G.); (Z.W.)
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- National R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
- Correspondence: (C.G.); (Z.W.)
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Song B, Weijma J, Buisman CJN, van der Weijden RD. How sulfur species can accelerate the biological immobilization of the toxic selenium oxyanions and promote stable hexagonal Se 0 formation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 437:129367. [PMID: 35897181 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.129367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Toxic selenium oxyanions and sulfur species are often jointly present in contaminated waters and soils. This study investigated the effect on kinetics and resulting products for bio-reduction of selenium oxyanions in the presence of biologically produced sulfur resulting from bio-oxidation of sulfide in (bio)gas-desulfurization (bio-S0) and of sulfate. Selenite and selenate (~2 mmol L-1) bio-reduction was studied in batch up to 28 days at 30 oC and pH 7 using lactic acid and a sulfate-reducing sludge, 'Emmtec'. Bio-S0 addition increased the selenite removal rate, but initially slightly decreased selenate reduction rates. Selenite reacted with biologically generated sulfide resulting in selenium-sulfur, which upon further bio-reduction creates a sulfur bio-reduction cycle. Sulfate addition increased the bio-reduction rate for both selenite and sulfate. Bio-S0 or sulfate promoted hexagonal selenium formation, whereas without these, mostly amorphous Se0 resulted. With another inoculum, 'Eerbeek', bio-S0 accelerated the selenite reduction rate less than for 'Emmtec' because of lower sulfur and higher selenite bio-reduction rates. Bio-S0 addition increased the selenate reduction rate slightly and accelerated hexagonal selenium formation. Hexagonal selenium formation is advantageous because it facilitates separation and recovery and is less mobile and toxic than amorphous Se0. Insights into the interaction between selenium and sulfur bio-reduction are valuable for understanding environmental pathways and considerations regarding remediation and recovery.
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- B Song
- Department of Environmental Technology, Wageningen University and Research, the Netherlands
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- Department of Environmental Technology, Wageningen University and Research, the Netherlands
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- Department of Environmental Technology, Wageningen University and Research, the Netherlands
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- Department of Environmental Technology, Wageningen University and Research, the Netherlands.
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Wang M, Jiang D, Huang X. Selenium nanoparticle rapidly synthesized by a novel highly selenite-tolerant strain Proteus penneri LAB-1. iScience 2022; 25:104904. [PMID: 36097619 PMCID: PMC9463581 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.104904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Microorganisms with high selenite-tolerant and efficient reduction ability of selenite have seldom been reported. In this study, a highly selenite-resistant strain (up to 500 mM), isolated from lateritic red soil, was identified as Proteus penneri LAB-1. Remarkably, isolate LAB-1 reduced nearly 2 mM of selenite within 18 h with the production of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) at the beginning of the exponential phase. Moreover, in vitro selenite reduction activities of strain LAB-1 were detected in the membrane protein fraction with or without NADPH/NADH as electron donors. Strain LAB-1 transported selenite to the membrane via nitrate transport protein. The selenite was reduced to SeNPs through the glutathione pathway and the catalysis of nitrate reductase, and the glutathione pathway played the decisive role. P. penneri LAB-1 could be a potential candidate for the selenite bioremediation and SeNPs synthesis. A novel highly selenite-tolerant (up to 500mM) strain Proteus penneri LAB-1 was isolated More than 93% of 2mM SeO32− was reduced to Se0 by LAB-1 in 18 h LAB-1 transports SeO32− to its membrane by the nitrate transport protein SeO32− reduction takes place via glutathione pathway and catalysis of NR
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- Mingshi Wang
- Key Laboratory of (Guang Xi) Agricultural Environment and Products Safety, College of Agronomy, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Key Laboratory of (Guang Xi) Agricultural Environment and Products Safety, College of Agronomy, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Key Laboratory of (Guang Xi) Agricultural Environment and Products Safety, College of Agronomy, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
- Corresponding author
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Jia H, Huang S, Cheng S, Zhang X, Chen X, Zhang Y, Wang J, Wu L. Novel mechanisms of selenite reduction in Bacillus subtilis 168:Confirmation of multiple-pathway mediated remediation based on transcriptome analysis. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 433:128834. [PMID: 35398797 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Selenite biotransformation by microorganisms is an effective detoxification and assimilation process. Bacillus subtilis is a probiotic bacterium that can reduce Se(IV) to SeNPs under aerobic conditions. However, current knowledge on the molecular mechanisms of selenite reduction by B. subtilis remains limited. Here, the reduction of Se(IV) by probiotic bacterium Bacillus subtilis 168 was systematically analysed, and the molecular mechanisms of selenium nanoparticle (SeNPs) formation were characterised in detail. B. subtilis 168 reduced 5.0 mM selenite by nearly 40% in 24 h, and the produced SeNPs were spherical and localised intracellularly or extracellularly. FTIR (Fourier transform infrared) spectroscopy suggested the presence of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates on the surface of the isolated SeNPs. Transcriptome data analysis revealed that the expression of genes associated with the proline metabolism, glutamate metabolism, and sulfite metabolism pathways was significantly up-regulated. Gene mutation and complementation revealed the ability of PutC, GabD, and CysJI to reduce selenite in vivo. In vitro experiments demonstrated that PutC, GabD, and CysJI could catalyse the reduction of Se(IV) under optimal conditions using NADPH as a cofactor. To the best of our knowledge, our study is the first to demonstrate the involvement of PutC and GabD in selenite reduction. Particularly, our findings demonstrated that the reduction of Se(IV) was mediated by multiple pathways both in vivo and in vitro. Our findings thus provide novel insights into the molecular mechanisms of Se(VI) reduction in aerobic bacteria.
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- Huiling Jia
- The Center for Ion Beam Bioengineering & Green Agriculture, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, Anhui, China; School of Life Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027 Anhui, China
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- Institute of Biomedical and Health Science, School of Life and Health Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang, Anhui, 233100, PR China.
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- The Center for Ion Beam Bioengineering & Green Agriculture, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, Anhui, China; School of Life Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027 Anhui, China
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- The Center for Ion Beam Bioengineering & Green Agriculture, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, Anhui, China; School of Life Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027 Anhui, China
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- The Center for Ion Beam Bioengineering & Green Agriculture, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, Anhui, China; School of Life Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027 Anhui, China
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- The Center for Ion Beam Bioengineering & Green Agriculture, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, Anhui, China
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- The Center for Ion Beam Bioengineering & Green Agriculture, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, Anhui, China
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- The Center for Ion Beam Bioengineering & Green Agriculture, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, Anhui, China; School of Life Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027 Anhui, China; Zhongke Taihe Experimental Station, Taihe 236626, Anhui, China.
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Selenium Metabolism and Selenoproteins in Prokaryotes: A Bioinformatics Perspective. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12070917. [PMID: 35883471 PMCID: PMC9312934 DOI: 10.3390/biom12070917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Selenium (Se) is an important trace element that mainly occurs in the form of selenocysteine in selected proteins. In prokaryotes, Se is also required for the synthesis of selenouridine and Se-containing cofactor. A large number of selenoprotein families have been identified in diverse prokaryotic organisms, most of which are thought to be involved in various redox reactions. In the last decade or two, computational prediction of selenoprotein genes and comparative genomics of Se metabolic pathways and selenoproteomes have arisen, providing new insights into the metabolism and function of Se and their evolutionary trends in bacteria and archaea. This review aims to offer an overview of recent advances in bioinformatics analysis of Se utilization in prokaryotes. We describe current computational strategies for the identification of selenoprotein genes and generate the most comprehensive list of prokaryotic selenoproteins reported to date. Furthermore, we highlight the latest research progress in comparative genomics and metagenomics of Se utilization in prokaryotes, which demonstrates the divergent and dynamic evolutionary patterns of different Se metabolic pathways, selenoprotein families, and selenoproteomes in sequenced organisms and environmental samples. Overall, bioinformatics analyses of Se utilization, function, and evolution may contribute to a systematic understanding of how this micronutrient is used in nature.
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Huang J, Jiang D, Wang M, Huang X. Highly Selenite-Tolerant Strain Proteus mirabilis QZB-2 Rapidly Reduces Selenite to Selenium Nanoparticles in the Cell Membrane. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:862130. [PMID: 35479612 PMCID: PMC9037631 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.862130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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The application of biosynthesized nano-selenium fertilizers to crops can improve their nutrient levels by increasing their selenium content. However, microorganisms with a high selenite tolerance and rapid reduction rate accompanied with the production of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) at the same time have seldom been reported. In this study, a bacterial strain showing high selenite resistance (up to 300 mM) was isolated from a lateritic red soil and identified as Proteus mirabilis QZB-2. This strain reduced nearly 100% of 1.0 and 2.0 mM selenite within 12 and 18 h, respectively, to produce SeNPs. QZB-2 isolate reduced SeO32– to Se0 in the cell membrane with NADPH or NADH as electron donors. Se0 was then released outside of the cell, where it formed spherical SeNPs with an average hydrodynamic diameter of 152.0 ± 10.2 nm. P. mirabilis QZB-2 could be used for SeNPs synthesis owing to its simultaneously high SeO32– tolerance and rapid reduction rate.
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- JinLan Huang
- Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Tillage, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Tillage, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Tillage, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Tillage, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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Wang Y, Ye Q, Sun Y, Jiang Y, Meng B, Du J, Chen J, Tugarova AV, Kamnev AA, Huang S. Selenite Reduction by Proteus sp. YS02: New Insights Revealed by Comparative Transcriptomics and Antibacterial Effectiveness of the Biogenic Se0 Nanoparticles. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:845321. [PMID: 35359742 PMCID: PMC8960269 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.845321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Biotransformation of selenite by microorganisms is an effective detoxification (in cases of dissimilatory reduction, e.g., to Se0) and assimilation process (when Se is assimilated by cells). However, the current knowledge of the molecular mechanism of selenite reduction remains limited. In this study, a selenite-resistant bacterium was isolated and identified as Proteus sp. YS02. Strain YS02 reduced 93.2% of 5.0 mM selenite to selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) within 24 h, and the produced SeNPs were spherical and localized intracellularly or extracellularly, with an average dimension of 140 ± 43 nm. The morphology and composition of the isolated and purified SeNPs were characterized using dynamic light scattering (DLS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectrometry, and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. FTIR spectroscopy indicated the presence of proteins, polysaccharides, and lipids on the surface of the isolated SeNPs. Furthermore, the SeNPs showed excellent antimicrobial activity against several Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogenic bacteria. Comparative transcriptome analysis was performed to elucidate the selenite reduction mechanism and biosynthesis of SeNPs. It is revealed that 197 genes were significantly upregulated, and 276 genes were significantly downregulated under selenite treatment. Gene ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analyses revealed that genes associated with ABC transporters, sulfur metabolism, pentose phosphate pathway (PPP), and pyruvate dehydrogenase were significantly enhanced, indicating selenite is reduced by sulfite reductase with PPP and pyruvate dehydrogenase supplying reducing equivalents and energy. This work suggests numerous genes are involved in the response to selenite stress, providing new insights into the molecular mechanisms of selenite bioreduction with the formation of SeNPs.
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- Yuting Wang
- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
- Intelligent Pathology Institute, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
- Intelligent Pathology Institute, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Institute of Biomedical and Health Science, School of Life and Health Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
- Intelligent Pathology Institute, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
- Intelligent Pathology Institute, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
- Intelligent Pathology Institute, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
- Intelligent Pathology Institute, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Plants and Microorganisms—Subdivision of the Federal State Budgetary Research Institution Saratov Federal Scientific Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Saratov, Russia
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Plants and Microorganisms—Subdivision of the Federal State Budgetary Research Institution Saratov Federal Scientific Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Saratov, Russia
- *Correspondence: Alexander A. Kamnev, ; ; Shengwei Huang,
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- Institute of Biomedical and Health Science, School of Life and Health Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang, China
- *Correspondence: Alexander A. Kamnev, ; ; Shengwei Huang,
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Wang D, Rensing C, Zheng S. Microbial reduction and resistance to selenium: Mechanisms, applications and prospects. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 421:126684. [PMID: 34339989 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Selenium is an essential trace element for humans, animals and microorganisms. Microbial transformations, in particular, selenium dissimilatory reduction and bioremediation applications have received increasing attention in recent years. This review focuses on multiple Se-reducing pathways under anaerobic and aerobic conditions, and the phylogenetic clustering of selenium reducing enzymes that are involved in these processes. It is emphasized that a selenium reductase may have more than one metabolic function, meanwhile, there are several Se(VI) and/or Se(IV) reduction pathways in a bacterial strain. It is noted that Se(IV)-reducing efficiency is inconsistent with Se(IV) resistance in bacteria. Moreover, we discussed the links of selenium transformations to biogeochemical cycling of other elements, roles of Se-reducing bacteria in soil, plant and digestion system, and the possibility of using functional genes involved in Se transformation as biomarker in different environments. In addition, we point out the gaps and perspectives both on Se transformation mechanisms and applications in terms of bioremediation, Se fortification or dietary supplementation.
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- Dan Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China; College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China
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- Institute of Environmental Microbiology, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture & Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China.
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Li K, Xu Q, Gao S, Zhang S, Ma Y, Zhao G, Guo Y. Highly stable selenium nanoparticles: Assembly and stabilization via flagellin FliC and porin OmpF in Rahnella aquatilis HX2. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 414:125545. [PMID: 33667801 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Microorganisms play a critical role in the reduction of the more toxic selenite and selenate to the less toxic elemental selenium. However, the assembly process and stability of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) remain understudied. The plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium Rahnella aquatilis HX2 can reduce selenite to biogenic SeNPs (BioSeNPs). Two main proteins, namely flagellin FliC and porin OmpF were identified in the BioSeNPs. The fliC and ompF gene mutation experiments demonstrated that the FliC and OmpF could control the assembly of BioSeNPs in vivo. At the same time, the expressed and purified FliC and OmpF could control the assembly of SeNPs in vitro. BioSeNPs produced by R. aquatilis HX2 exhibited high stability under various ionic strengths, while the chemically synthesized SeNPs (CheSeNPs) showed a high level of aggregation. The in vitro experiments verified that FliC and OmpF could prevent the aggregation of the CheSeNPs under various ionic strengths. This work reports the preparation of highly stable BioSeNPs produced by strain R. aquatilis HX2 and verifies that FliC and OmpF both could control the assembly and stability of BioSeNPs. BioSeNPs with high stability could be suitable as nutritional supplement to remedy selenium deficiency and in nanomedicine applications.
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- Kui Li
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS-HKU Joint Laboratory of Metallomics on Health & Environment, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Organic Farming, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
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Piacenza E, Presentato A, Ferrante F, Cavallaro G, Alduina R, Chillura Martino DF. Biogenic Selenium Nanoparticles: A Fine Characterization to Unveil Their Thermodynamic Stability. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11051195. [PMID: 34062748 PMCID: PMC8147324 DOI: 10.3390/nano11051195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 04/28/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Among the plethora of available metal(loid) nanomaterials (NMs), those containing selenium are interesting from an applicative perspective, due to their high biocompatibility. Microorganisms capable of coping with toxic Se-oxyanions generate mostly Se nanoparticles (SeNPs), representing an ideal and green alternative over the chemogenic synthesis to obtain thermodynamically stable NMs. However, their structural characterization, in terms of biomolecules and interactions stabilizing the biogenic colloidal solution, is still a black hole that impairs the exploitation of biogenic SeNP full potential. Here, spherical and thermodynamically stable SeNPs were produced by a metal(loid) tolerant Micrococcus sp. Structural characterization obtained by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) revealed that these SeNPs were surrounded by an organic material that contributed the most to their electrosteric stabilization, as indicated by Zeta (ζ) potential measurements. Proteins were strongly adsorbed on the SeNP surface, while lipids, polysaccharides, and nucleic acids more loosely interacted with SeNMs as highlighted by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and overall supported by multivariate statistical analysis. Nevertheless, all these contributors were fundamental to maintain SeNPs stable, as, upon washing, the NM-containing extract showed the arising of aggregated SeNPs alongside Se nanorods (SeNRs). Besides, Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculation unveiled how thiol-containing molecules appeared to play a role in SeO32− bioreduction, stress oxidative response, and SeNP stabilization.
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- Elena Piacenza
- Department of Biological, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze Ed. 16, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (R.A.); (D.F.C.M.)
- Correspondence: (E.P.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Biological, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze Ed. 16, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (R.A.); (D.F.C.M.)
- Correspondence: (E.P.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry “Emilio Segrè” (DIFC), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze Ed. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (F.F.); (G.C.)
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry “Emilio Segrè” (DIFC), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze Ed. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (F.F.); (G.C.)
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- Department of Biological, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze Ed. 16, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (R.A.); (D.F.C.M.)
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- Department of Biological, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze Ed. 16, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (R.A.); (D.F.C.M.)
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