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Matos Neto G, Marques EDLS, Oliveira LKS, Rezende RP, Dias JCT. Searching for bacteria able to metabolize polycyclic aromatic sulfur compounds in 12-years periodically fed bioreactor. Arch Microbiol 2023; 205:336. [PMID: 37737927 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-023-03674-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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Biodesulfurization is a promising alternative for removing sulfur molecules from the polycyclic aromatic sulfur compounds (PASC) found in petroleum. PASC consists of recalcitrant molecules that can degrade fuel quality and cause a range of health and environmental problems. Therefore, identifying bacteria capable of degrading PASC is essential for handling these recalcitrant molecules. Microorganisms in environments exposed to petroleum derivatives have evolved specific enzymatic machinery, such as the 4S pathway associated with the dszABC genes, which are directly linked to sulfur removal and utilization as nutrient sources in the biodesulfurization process. In this study, bacteria were isolated from a bioreactor containing landfarm soil that had been periodically fed with petroleum for 12 years, using a medium containing dibenzothiophene (DBT), 4.6-dimethylbenzothiophene, 4-methylbenzothiophene, or benzothiophene. This study aimed to identify microorganisms capable of degrading PASC in such environments. Among the 20 colonies isolated from an inoculum containing DBT as the sole sulfur source, only four isolates exhibited amplification of the dszA gene in the dszABC operon. The production of 2-hydroxybiphenyl (HPB) and a decrease in DBT were detected during the growth curve and resting cell assays. The isolates were identified using 16S rRNA sequencing belonging to the genera Stutzerimonas and Pseudomonas. These isolates demonstrated significant potential for biodesulfurization and/or degradation of PASC. All isolates possessed the potential to be utilized in the biotechnological processes of biodesulfurization and degradation of recalcitrant PASC molecules.
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- Gilberto Matos Neto
- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, UESC-Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz, Rod. Jorge Amado, Km 16, Ilhéus, Bahia, 45662-900, Brazil
- Instituto de Química, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, UESC-Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz, Rod. Jorge Amado, Km 16, Ilhéus, Bahia, 45662-900, Brazil
- Instituto de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, UESC-Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz, Rod. Jorge Amado, Km 16, Ilhéus, Bahia, 45662-900, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, UESC-Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz, Rod. Jorge Amado, Km 16, Ilhéus, Bahia, 45662-900, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, UESC-Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz, Rod. Jorge Amado, Km 16, Ilhéus, Bahia, 45662-900, Brazil.
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Dotivo NC, Rezende RP, Pessoa TBA, Salay LC, Huachaca NSM, Romano CC, Marques EDLS, Costa MS, de Moura SR, Pirovani CP, Dias JCT. Immobilization of PR4A3 enzyme in pluronic F127 polymeric micelles against colorectal adenocarcinoma cells and increase of in vitro bioavailability. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 166:1238-1245. [PMID: 33202272 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2020] [Revised: 11/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Traditional therapy for malignant neoplasms involving surgical procedures, radiotherapy and chemotherapy aims to kill neoplastic cells, but also affects normal cells. Therefore, exogenous proteases are the target of studies in cancer therapy, as they have been shown to be effective in suppressing tumors and reducing metastases. Pluronic F127 (F127) is a copolymer of amphiphilic blocks that has shown significant potential for drug administration, as it is capable of incorporating hydrophobic drugs and self-assembling in micrometers of nanometric size. This study investigated the effects of immobilization of the alkaline protease PR4A3 with pluronic F127 micelles on the enzyme-induced cytotoxicity. Protease immobilization was demonstrated through UV-visible and circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopies, as the enzyme interacts with the polymeric micelle of Pluronic F127 without changing its secondary structure. In addition, the immobilized form of the enzyme showed greater bioavailability after passing through the simulated gastrointestinal transit. Cell viability was assessed using the tetrazoic methylthiazole (MTT) assay. The results open perspectives for new research and development for PR4A3 in the treatment of colorectal carcinoma.
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- Departament of biological science, State University of Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, BA, Brazil
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- Departament of Exact and Technological Sciences, State University of Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, BA, Brazil
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- Departament of biological science, State University of Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, BA, Brazil
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- Departament of biological science, State University of Santa Cruz, Ilhéus, BA, Brazil
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Gonçalves ACDS, Rezende RP, Marques EDLS, Soares MR, Dias JCT, Romano CC, Costa MS, Dotivo NC, de Moura SR, de Oliveira IS, Pirovani CP. Biotechnological potential of mangrove sediments: Identification and functional attributes of thermostable and salinity-tolerant β-glucanase. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 147:521-526. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.01.078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2019] [Revised: 12/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Pessoa TBA, Rezende RP, Marques EDLS, Pirovani CP, Dos Santos TF, Dos Santos Gonçalves AC, Romano CC, Dotivo NC, Freitas ACO, Salay LC, Dias JCT. Metagenomic alkaline protease from mangrove sediment. J Basic Microbiol 2017; 57:962-973. [PMID: 28804942 DOI: 10.1002/jobm.201700159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2017] [Revised: 06/29/2017] [Accepted: 07/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Functional screening of metagenomic libraries is an important tool for the discovery of new molecules. The metabolic diversity of microorganisms enables survival in harsh environments and is related to the production of enzymes. In this study, we identified a protease-producing clone from a metagenomic library derived from mangrove sediment. The protease was purified by ammonium sulphate precipitation and gel filtration chromatography, with a yield of 77.27% and a specific activity of 8.57 U μg-1 . It had a molecular weight of approximately 70 kDa. MS/MS in ESI-Q-TOF revealed nine peptides similar to a peptidase of Bacillus safensis. The aligned partial sequence showed 47.48% identity and 82.74% similarity to the conserved domains of a glutamyl aminopeptidase from the human gut metagenome and 32.12% total coverage. The protease had an optimal pH of 8.5 and optimal activity at 60°C. At pH 9-12, its activity was greater than 80%. It had moderate thermotolerance and thermostability at temperatures of 40 and 50 °C. The KM and Vmax values were estimated to be 0.92 mg ml-1 , and 13.15 mmol min-1 for azocasein. Substrate specificity analysis showed that PR4A3 was active on gelatin, blood, egg yolk, and milk. These results support the potential use of PR4A3 in biotechnological applications.
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- Tharcilla B A Pessoa
- State University of Feira de Santana, Program in Biotechnology, Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, State University of Santa Cruz, Ilheus, Bahia, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, State University of Santa Cruz, Ilheus, Bahia, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, State University of Santa Cruz, Ilheus, Bahia, Brazil
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- State University of Santa Cruz, Undergraduate in Biomedicine, Ilheus, Bahia, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, State University of Santa Cruz, Ilheus, Bahia, Brazil
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- Department of Exact and Technological Sciences, State University of Santa Cruz, Ilheus, Bahia, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, State University of Santa Cruz, Ilheus, Bahia, Brazil
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Buzanello EB, Rezende RP, Sousa FMO, Marques EDLS, Loguercio LL. A novel Bacillus pumilus-related strain from tropical landfarm soil is capable of rapid dibenzothiophene degradation and biodesulfurization. BMC Microbiol 2014; 14:257. [PMID: 25293673 PMCID: PMC4197255 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-014-0257-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2013] [Accepted: 09/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The presence of organic sulfur-containing compounds in the environment is harmful to animals and human health. The combustion of these compounds in fossil fuels tends to release sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere, which leads to acid rain, corrosion, damage to crops, and an array of other problems. The process of biodesulfurization rationally exploits the ability of certain microorganisms in the removal of sulfur prior to fuel burning, without loss of calorific value. In this sense, we hypothesized that bacterial isolates from tropical landfarm soils can demonstrate the ability to degrade dibenzothiophene (DBT), the major sulfur-containing compound present in fuels. RESULTS Nine bacterial isolates previously obtained from a tropical landfarm soil were tested for their ability to degrade dibenzothiophene (DBT). An isolate labeled as RR-3 has shown the best performance and was further characterized in the present study. Based on physiological aspects and 16 s rDNA sequencing, this isolate was found to be very closely related to the Bacillus pumillus species. During its growth, high levels of DBT were removed in the first 24 hours, and a rapid DBT degradation within the first hour of incubation was observed when resting cells were used. Detection of 2-hydroxybiphenyl (HBP), a marker for the 4S pathway, suggests this strain has metabolical capability for DBT desulfurization. The presence of MgSO4 in growth medium as an additional sulfur source has interfered with DBT degradation. CONCLUSIONS To our knowledge, this is the first study showing that a Bacillus strain can metabolize DBT via the 4S pathway. However, further evidences suggest RR-3 can also use DBT (and/or its derivative metabolites) as carbon/sulfur source through another type of metabolism. Compared to other reported DBT-degrading strains, the RR-3 isolate showed the highest capacity for DBT degradation ever described in quantitative terms. The potential application of this isolate for the biodesulfurization of this sulfur-containing compound in fuels prior to combustion was discussed.
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- Elizandra Bruschi Buzanello
- Department of Biological Sciences, State University of Santa Cruz - UESC, Rod. BR 415, Km 16, 45662-900, Ilhéus, BA, Brazil. .,Faculty São Miguel do Iguaçu - UNIGUAÇU/FAESI, Rua Valentin Celeste Palavro, 1501, Jardim Panorama, 85877-000, São Miguel do Iguaçu, PR, Brazil.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, State University of Santa Cruz - UESC, Rod. BR 415, Km 16, 45662-900, Ilhéus, BA, Brazil.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, State University of Santa Cruz - UESC, Rod. BR 415, Km 16, 45662-900, Ilhéus, BA, Brazil.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, State University of Santa Cruz - UESC, Rod. BR 415, Km 16, 45662-900, Ilhéus, BA, Brazil.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, State University of Santa Cruz - UESC, Rod. BR 415, Km 16, 45662-900, Ilhéus, BA, Brazil.
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Buzanello E, Rezende R, Sousa F, de Lima Silva Marques E, Loguercio L. A novel Bacillus pumilus -related strain from tropical landfarm soil is capable of rapid dibenzothiophene degradation and biodesulfurization. BMC Microbiol 2014. [DOI: 10.1186/preaccept-1987262613115981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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