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Harms K, Paomephan P, Boonpratuang T, Choeyklin R, Boonchird C, Surup F. ent-Clavilactone J and Its Quinone Derivative, Meroterpenoids from the Fungus Resupinatus sp. J Nat Prod 2023; 86:2580-2584. [PMID: 37931226 PMCID: PMC10683060 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.3c00174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
Abstract
Metabolites 1 and 2, isolated from cultures of the basidiomycete Resupinatus sp. BCC84615, collected in a tropical forest in northeastern Thailand, showed weak antibiotic activity against Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus and cytotoxicity against cancer cell lines. Their planar structures were elucidated by high-resolution electrospray ionization mass spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy as clavilactone J, known from the basidiomycete Ampulloclitocybe clavipes, and its new 1,4-benzoquinone derivative. A detailed analysis of the ROESY correlations in 1 confirmed the recent revision of the relative configuration of clavilactone J. However, specific rotation and Cotton effects observed by electronic circular dichroism were contrary to those of the clavilactones; thus, we assigned a rare antipodal absolute configuration.
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Affiliation(s)
- Karen Harms
- Department
Microbial Drugs, Helmholtz Centre for Infection
Research, and German Centre for Infection Research
(DZIF), Partner Site Hannover-Braunschweig, Inhoffenstrasse 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany
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- Department
Microbial Drugs, Helmholtz Centre for Infection
Research, and German Centre for Infection Research
(DZIF), Partner Site Hannover-Braunschweig, Inhoffenstrasse 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany
- Department
of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol
University, 272 Thanon 4 Rama VI, Thung Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- National
Biobank of Thailand (NBT), National Science
and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 144 Thailand Science Park, Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- National
Biobank of Thailand (NBT), National Science
and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 144 Thailand Science Park, Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
- Biodiversity-Based
Economy Development Office (Public Organization), The Government Complex Commemorating
His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday Anniversary 5 December
2007 Ratthaprasasanabhakdi Building, ninth Floor, Chaengwattana Road,
Thung Song Hong, Lak Si, Bangkok 10210, Thailand
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- Department
of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol
University, 272 Thanon 4 Rama VI, Thung Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department
Microbial Drugs, Helmholtz Centre for Infection
Research, and German Centre for Infection Research
(DZIF), Partner Site Hannover-Braunschweig, Inhoffenstrasse 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany
- Institute
of Microbiology, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Spielmannstraße 7, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany
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Amjadi O, Hedayatizadeh-Omran A, Zaboli E, Ghaffari-Hamedani MM, Janbabaei G, Ahangari G. Dopamine receptors gene overexpression in the microenvironment of invasive gastric cancer and its potential implications. Mol Biol Rep 2023; 50:6529-6542. [PMID: 37330941 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-023-08541-y] [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: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Gastric cancer (GC) is the fifth most common cancer worldwide and the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Iran. The nervous system provides proximity to tumor cells by releasing neurotransmitters such as dopamine and presenting them to the corresponding receptor-bearing tumors. While nerve fibers infiltrate the tumor microenvironment, little is known about the expression levels of dopamine (DA), dopamine receptors (DRs), and catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) in GC patients. METHODS DRs and COMT expression were analyzed in 45 peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and 20 paired tumor and adjacent tissue of GC patients by quantitative polymerase chain reaction. DA was measured in plasma specimens using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Protein-protein interaction analysis was carried out to identify GC-related hub genes. RESULTS Increased expression of DRD1-DRD3 was found in tumor specimens compared with adjacent non-cancerous specimens (P < 0.05). A positive correlation was found between DRD1 and DRD3 expression (P = 0.009); DRD2 and DRD3 expression (P = 0.04). Plasma levels of dopamine were significantly lower in patients (1298 pg/ml) than in controls (4651 pg/ml). DRD1-DRD4 and COMT were up-regulated in PBMCs of patients compared with controls (P < 0.0001). Bioinformatic analyses showed 30 hub genes associated with Protein kinase A and extracellular signal-regulated kinase signaling pathways. CONCLUSIONS The findings indicated dysregulation of DRs and COMT mRNA expression in GC and suggest that the brain- gastrointestinal axis may mediate gastric cancer development. Network analysis revealed that combination treatments could be considered for optimizing and improving the precision treatment of GC.
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- Omolbanin Amjadi
- Department of Medical Genetics, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Tehran, P.O. Box: 1497716316, Iran
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Center, Non-Communicable Diseases Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Center, Non-Communicable Diseases Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Tehran, P.O. Box: 1497716316, Iran.
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Ramatsui L, Dongola TH, Zininga T, Multhoff G, Shonhai A. Human granzyme B binds Plasmodium falciparum Hsp70-x and mediates antiplasmodial activity in vitro. Cell Stress Chaperones 2023; 28:321-331. [PMID: 37074531 PMCID: PMC10167072 DOI: 10.1007/s12192-023-01339-8] [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: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/20/2023] Open
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Cell surface-bound human Hsp70 (hHsp70) sensitises tumour cells to the cytolytic attack of natural killer (NK) cells through the mediation of apoptosis-inducing serine protease, granzyme B (GrB). hHsp70 is thought to recruit NK cells to the immunological synapse via the extracellularly exposed 14 amino acid sequence, TKDNNLLGRFELSG, known as the TKD motif of Hsp70. Plasmodium falciparum-infected red blood cells (RBCs) habour both hHsp70 and an exported parasite Hsp70 termed PfHsp70-x. Both PfHsp70-x and hHsp70 share conserved TKD motifs. The role of PfHsp70-x in facilitating GrB uptake in malaria parasite-infected RBCs remains unknown, but hHsp70 enables a perforin-independent uptake of GrB into tumour cells. In the current study, we comparatively investigated the direct binding of GrB to either PfHsp70-x or hHsp70 in vitro. Using ELISA, slot blot assay and surface plasmon resonance (SPR) analysis, we demonstrated a direct interaction of GrB with hHsp70 and PfHsp70-x. SPR analysis revealed a higher affinity of GrB for PfHsp70-x than hHsp70. In addition, we established that the TKD motif of PfHsp70-x directly interacts with GrB. The data further suggest that the C-terminal EEVN motif of PfHsp70-x augments the affinity of PfHsp70-x for GrB but is not a prerequisite for the binding. A potent antiplasmodial activity (IC50 of 0.5 µM) of GrB could be demonstrated. These findings suggest that the uptake of GrB by parasite-infected RBCs might be mediated by both hHsp70 and PfHsp70-x. The combined activity of both proteins could account for the antiplasmodial activity of GrB at the blood stage.
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- Lebogang Ramatsui
- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Venda, Engineering & Agriculture, Thohoyandou, 0950, Limpopo, South Africa
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Venda, Engineering & Agriculture, Thohoyandou, 0950, Limpopo, South Africa
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Venda, Engineering & Agriculture, Thohoyandou, 0950, Limpopo, South Africa
- Department of Biochemistry, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
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- Klinik Und Poliklinik Für Strahlentherapie Und Radiologische Onkologie, Klinikum Rechts Der Isar and Central Institute for Translational Cancer Research TU München, TranslaTUM) Einsteinstr. 25, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Venda, Engineering & Agriculture, Thohoyandou, 0950, Limpopo, South Africa.
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Kornsakulkarn J, Auncharoen P, Khonsanit A, Boonyuen N, Thongpanchang C. Cytotoxic cytochalasans from cultures of the fungus Metarhizium brunneum TBRC-BCC 79240. RSC Adv 2023; 13:10564-10576. [PMID: 37025662 PMCID: PMC10071300 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra00042g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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Fourteen new cytochalasans, brunnesins A-N (1-14), along with eleven known compounds, were isolated from the culture extracts of the insect pathogenic fungus Metarhizium brunneum strain TBRC-BCC 79240. The compound structures were established by spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis, and electronic circular dichroism. Compound 4 exhibited antiproliferative activity against all cell lines tested (mammalian), with 50% inhibition concentration (IC50) values ranging from 2.09 to 16.8 μg mL-1. Compounds 6 and 16 were shown to be bioactive only against non-cancerous Vero cells (IC50 4.03 and 0.637 μg mL-1, respectively) whereas compounds 9 and 12 were bioactive only against NCI-H187 small-cell lung cancer cells (IC50 18.59 and 18.54 μg mL-1, respectively). Compounds 7, 13, and 14 showed cytotoxicity against NCI-H187 and Vero cell lines with IC50 values ranging from 3.98-44.81 μg mL-1.
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- Jittra Kornsakulkarn
- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) 111 Thailand Science Park, Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) 111 Thailand Science Park, Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) 111 Thailand Science Park, Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) 111 Thailand Science Park, Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) 111 Thailand Science Park, Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand
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Charlermroj R, Makornwattana M, Phuengwas S, Karoonuthaisiri N. A rapid colorimetric lateral flow test strip for detection of live Salmonella Enteritidis using whole phage as a specific binder. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:1008817. [PMID: 36246228 PMCID: PMC9556839 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1008817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Specific antibodies are essential components of immunoassay, which can be applied for the detection of pathogens. However, producing an antibody specific to live bacterial pathogens by the classical method of immunizing animals with live pathogens can be impractical. Phage display technology is an effective alternative method to obtain antibodies with the desired specificity against selected antigenic molecules. In this study, we demonstrated the power of a microarray-based technique for obtaining specific phage-derived antibody fragments against Salmonella, an important foodborne pathogen. The selected phage-displayed antibody fragments were subsequently employed to develop a lateral flow test strip assay for the detection of live Salmonella. The test strips showed specificity to Salmonella Enteritidis without cross-reactivity to eight serovars of Salmonella or other bacteria strains. The test strip assay requires 15 min, whereas the conventional biochemical and serological confirmation test requires at least 24 h. The microarray screening technique for specific phage-based binders and the test strip method can be further applied to other foodborne pathogens.
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- Ratthaphol Charlermroj
- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, Thailand
- *Correspondence: Ratthaphol Charlermroj,
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, Thailand
- International Joint Research Center on Food Security, Pathum Thani, Thailand
- Institute for Global Food Security, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom
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Yotbuntueng P, Jiemsup S, Deenarn P, Tobwor P, Yongkiettrakul S, Vichai V, Pruksatrakul T, Sittikankaew K, Karoonuthaisiri N, Leelatanawit R, Wimuttisuk W. Differential distribution of eicosanoids and polyunsaturated fatty acids in the Penaeus monodon male reproductive tract and their effects on total sperm counts. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0275134. [PMID: 36137117 PMCID: PMC9499254 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Eicosanoids, which are oxygenated derivatives of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), serve as signaling molecules that regulate spermatogenesis in mammals. However, their roles in crustacean sperm development remain unknown. In this study, the testis and vas deferens of the black tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon were analyzed using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with Orbitrap high resolution mass spectrometry. This led to the identification of three PUFAs and ten eicosanoids, including 15-deoxy-Δ12,14-prostaglandin J2 (15d-PGJ2) and (±)15-hydroxyeicosapentaenoic acid ((±)15-HEPE), both of which have not previously been reported in crustaceans. The comparison between wild-caught and domesticated shrimp revealed that wild-caught shrimp had higher sperm counts, higher levels of (±)8-HEPE in testes, and higher levels of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and prostaglandin F2α in vas deferens than domesticated shrimp. In contrast, domesticated shrimp contained higher levels of (±)12-HEPE, (±)18-HEPE, and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in testes and higher levels of 15d-PGJ2, (±)12-HEPE, EPA, arachidonic acid (ARA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in vas deferens than wild-caught shrimp. To improve total sperm counts in domesticated shrimp, these broodstocks were fed with polychaetes, which contained higher levels of PUFAs than commercial feed pellets. Polychaete-fed shrimp produced higher total sperm counts and higher levels of PGE2 in vas deferens than pellet-fed shrimp. In contrast, pellet-fed shrimp contained higher levels of (±)12-HEPE, (±)18-HEPE, and EPA in testes and higher levels of (±)12-HEPE in vas deferens than polychaete-fed shrimp. These data suggest a positive correlation between high levels of PGE2 in vas deferens and high total sperm counts as well as a negative correlation between (±)12-HEPE in both shrimp testis and vas deferens and total sperm counts. Our analysis not only confirms the presence of PUFAs and eicosanoids in crustacean male reproductive organs, but also suggests that the eicosanoid biosynthesis pathway may serve as a potential target to improve sperm production in shrimp.
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- Pisut Yotbuntueng
- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand
- Institute for Global Food Security, Queen’s University, Belfast, United Kingdom
- International Joint Research Center on Food Security, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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Jaipolsaen N, Sangsritavong S, Uengwetwanit T, Angthong P, Plengvidhya V, Rungrassamee W, Yammuenart S. Comparison of the Effects of Microbial Inoculants on Fermentation Quality and Microbiota in Napier Grass (Pennisetum purpureum) and Corn (Zea mays L.) Silage. Front Microbiol 2022; 12:784535. [PMID: 35126328 PMCID: PMC8811201 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.784535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Forage preservation for livestock feeding is usually done by drying the plant material and storing it as hay or ensiling it into silage. During the ensiling process, the pH in the system is lowered by the activities of lactic acid-producing bacteria (LAB), inhibiting the growth of spoilage microorganisms and maintaining the quality of the ensiled product. To improve this process, inoculation of LAB could be used as starter cultures to shorten the ensiling time and control the fermentation process. Here, we compared fermentation quality and bacterial dynamics in two plant materials, whole-plant corn (Zea mays L.) and Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum), with and without starter inoculation. The efficacy of Lactobacillus plantarum, L. brevis, and Pediococcus pentosaceus as starter cultures were also compared in the ensiling system. In whole-plant corn, pH decreased significantly, while lactic acid content increased significantly on Day 3 in both the non-inoculated and LAB-inoculated groups. Prior to ensiling, the predominant LAB bacteria were Weissella, Enterococcus, and Lactococcus, which shifted to Lactobacillus during ensiling of whole-plant corn in both the non-inoculated and LAB inoculated groups. Interestingly, the epiphytic LAB associated with Napier grass were much lower than those of whole-plant corn before ensiling. Consequently, the fermentation quality of Napier grass was improved by the addition of LAB inoculants, especially L. plantarum and a combination of all three selected LAB strains showed better fermentation quality than the non-inoculated control. Therefore, the different abundance and diversity of epiphytic LAB in plant raw materials could be one of the most important factors determining whether LAB starter cultures would be necessary for silage fermentation.
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- Narongrit Jaipolsaen
- Physiology and Nutrition Research Team, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Physiology and Nutrition Research Team, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Microarray Research Team, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Microarray Research Team, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Food Biotechnology Research Team, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Microarray Research Team, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Pathum Thani, Thailand
- *Correspondence: Wanilada Rungrassamee,
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- Department of Animal and Aquatic Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Assawakosri S, Kanokudom S, Suntronwong N, Puenpa J, Duangchinda T, Chantima W, Pakchotanon P, Mongkolsapaya J, Wanlapakorn N, Honsawek S, Poovorawan Y. OUP accepted manuscript. J Infect Dis 2022; 226:1480-1481. [PMID: 35481828 PMCID: PMC9383713 DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiac158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- Suvichada Assawakosri
- Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Osteoarthritis, and Musculoskeleton Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Osteoarthritis, and Musculoskeleton Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Molecular Biology of Dengue and Flaviviruses Research Team, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Division of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Research, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Siriraj Center of Research Excellence in Dengue and Emerging Pathogens, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Molecular Biology of Dengue and Flaviviruses Research Team, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics, Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Oxford Institute, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Osteoarthritis, and Musculoskeleton Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Fellow of Royal Society of Thailand FRS(T), the Royal Society of Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
- Correspondence: Y. Poovorawan, MD, Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330 Thailand ()
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Kruasuwan W, Puseenam A, Tanapongpipat S, Roongsawang N. Multiplexed CRISPR-mediated engineering of protein secretory pathway genes in the thermotolerant methylotrophic yeast Ogataea thermomethanolica. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0261754. [PMID: 34941944 PMCID: PMC8699913 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
CRISPR multiplex gRNA systems have been employed in genome engineering in various industrially relevant yeast species. The thermotolerant methylotrophic yeast Ogataea thermomethanolica TBRC 656 is an alternative host for heterologous protein production. However, the limited secretory capability of this yeast is a bottleneck for protein production. Here, we refined CRISPR-based genome engineering tools for simultaneous mutagenesis and activation of multiple protein secretory pathway genes to improve heterologous protein secretion. We demonstrated that multiplexed CRISPR-Cas9 mutation of up to four genes (SOD1, VPS1, YPT7 and YPT35) in one single cell is practicable. We also developed a multiplexed CRISPR-dCas9 system which allows simultaneous activation of multiple genes in this yeast. 27 multiplexed gRNA combinations were tested for activation of three genes (SOD1, VPS1 and YPT7), three of which were demonstrated to increase the secretion of fungal xylanase and phytase up to 29% and 41%, respectively. Altogether, our study provided a toolkit for mutagenesis and activation of multiple genes in O. thermomethanolica, which could be useful for future strain engineering to improve heterologous protein production in this yeast.
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- Worarat Kruasuwan
- Microbial Cell Factory Research Team, Biorefinery and Bioproduct Technology Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Microbial Cell Factory Research Team, Biorefinery and Bioproduct Technology Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Microbial Cell Factory Research Team, Biorefinery and Bioproduct Technology Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Microbial Cell Factory Research Team, Biorefinery and Bioproduct Technology Research Group, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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Kruasuwan W, Puseenam A, Phithakrotchanakoon C, Tanapongpipat S, Roongsawang N. Modulation of heterologous protein secretion in the thermotolerant methylotrophic yeast Ogataea thermomethanolica TBRC 656 by CRISPR-Cas9 system. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0258005. [PMID: 34582499 PMCID: PMC8478189 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The thermotolerant methylotrophic yeast Ogataea thermomethanolica TBRC 656 is a potential host strain for industrial protein production. Heterologous proteins are often retained intracellularly in yeast resulting in endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and poor secretion, and despite efforts to engineer protein secretory pathways, heterologous protein production is often lower than expected. We hypothesized that activation of genes involved in the secretory pathway could mitigate ER stress. In this study, we created mutants defective in protein secretory-related functions using clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-CRISPR-associated protein 9 (Cas9) tools. Secretion of the model protein xylanase was significantly decreased in loss of function mutants for oxidative stress (sod1Δ) and vacuolar and protein sorting (vps1Δ and ypt7Δ) genes. However, xylanase secretion was unaffected in an autophagy related atg12Δ mutant. Then, we developed a system for sequence-specific activation of target gene expression (CRISPRa) in O. thermomethanolica and used it to activate SOD1, VPS1 and YPT7 genes. Production of both non-glycosylated xylanase and glycosylated phytase was enhanced in the gene activated mutants, demonstrating that CRISPR-Cas9 systems can be used as tools for understanding O. thermomethanolica genes involved in protein secretion, which could be applied for increasing heterologous protein secretion in this yeast.
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- Worarat Kruasuwan
- Microbial Cell Factory Research Team, Microbial Biotechnology and Biochemicals Research Unit, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Microbial Cell Factory Research Team, Microbial Biotechnology and Biochemicals Research Unit, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Microbial Systems and Computational Biology Research Team, Thailand Bioresource Research Center, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Microbial Cell Factory Research Team, Microbial Biotechnology and Biochemicals Research Unit, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Microbial Cell Factory Research Team, Microbial Biotechnology and Biochemicals Research Unit, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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Paloi S, Mhuantong W, Luangsa-ard JJ, Kobmoo N. Using High-Throughput Amplicon Sequencing to Evaluate Intragenomic Variation and Accuracy in Species Identification of Cordyceps Species. J Fungi (Basel) 2021; 7:767. [PMID: 34575804 PMCID: PMC8467230 DOI: 10.3390/jof7090767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Revised: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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While recent sequencing technologies (third generation sequencing) can successfully sequence all copies of nuclear ribosomal DNA (rDNA) markers present within a genome and offer insights into the intragenomic variation of these markers, high intragenomic variation can be a source of confusion for high-throughput species identification using such technologies. High-throughput (HT) amplicon sequencing via PacBio SEQUEL I was used to evaluate the intragenomic variation of the ITS region and D1-D2 LSU domains in nine Cordyceps species, and the accuracy of such technology to identify these species based on molecular phylogenies was also assessed. PacBio sequences within strains showed variable level of intragenomic variation among the studied Cordyceps species with C. blackwelliae showing greater variation than the others. Some variants from a mix of species clustered together outside their respective species of origin, indicative of intragenomic variation that escaped concerted evolution shared between species. Proper selection of consensus sequences from HT amplicon sequencing is a challenge for interpretation of correct species identification. PacBio consensus sequences with the highest number of reads represent the major variants within a genome and gave the best results in terms of species identification.
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Development Agency (NSTDA), 113 Thailand Science Park, Phahonuyothin Rd., Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (S.P.); (W.M.); (J.J.L.)
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Uengwetwanit T, Pootakham W, Nookaew I, Sonthirod C, Angthong P, Sittikankaew K, Rungrassamee W, Arayamethakorn S, Wongsurawat T, Jenjaroenpun P, Sangsrakru D, Leelatanawit R, Khudet J, Koehorst JJ, Schaap PJ, Martins dos Santos V, Tangy F, Karoonuthaisiri N. A chromosome-level assembly of the black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) genome facilitates the identification of growth-associated genes. Mol Ecol Resour 2021; 21:1620-1640. [PMID: 33586292 PMCID: PMC8197738 DOI: 10.1111/1755-0998.13357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2020] [Revised: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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To salvage marine ecosystems from fishery overexploitation, sustainable and efficient aquaculture must be emphasized. The knowledge obtained from available genome sequence of marine organisms has accelerated marine aquaculture in many cases. The black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) is one of the most prominent cultured penaeid shrimps (Crustacean) with an average annual global production of half a million tons in the last decade. However, its currently available genome assemblies lack the contiguity and completeness required for accurate genome annotation due to the highly repetitive nature of the genome and technical difficulty in extracting high-quality, high-molecular weight DNA. Here, we report the first chromosome-level whole-genome assembly of P. monodon. The combination of long-read Pacific Biosciences (PacBio) and long-range Chicago and Hi-C technologies enabled a successful assembly of this first high-quality genome sequence. The final assembly covered 2.39 Gb (92.3% of the estimated genome size) and contained 44 pseudomolecules, corresponding to the haploid chromosome number. Repetitive elements occupied a substantial portion of the assembly (62.5%), the highest of the figures reported among crustacean species. The availability of this high-quality genome assembly enabled the identification of genes associated with rapid growth in the black tiger shrimp through the comparison of hepatopancreas transcriptome of slow-growing and fast-growing shrimps. The results highlighted several growth-associated genes. Our high-quality genome assembly provides an invaluable resource for genetic improvement and breeding penaeid shrimp in aquaculture. The availability of P. monodon genome enables analyses of ecological impact, environment adaptation and evolution, as well as the role of the genome to protect the ecological resources by promoting sustainable shrimp farming.
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- Tanaporn Uengwetwanit
- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)Pathum Thani12120Thailand
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- National Omics CenterNational Science and Technology Development AgencyPathum ThaniThailand
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, College of MedicineUniversity of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle RockArkansasUSA
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- National Omics CenterNational Science and Technology Development AgencyPathum ThaniThailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)Pathum Thani12120Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)Pathum Thani12120Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)Pathum Thani12120Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)Pathum Thani12120Thailand
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, College of MedicineUniversity of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle RockArkansasUSA
- Division of Bioinformatics and Data Management for ResearchDepartment of Research and DevelopmentFaculty of MedicineSiriraj HospitalMahidol UniversityBangkokThailand
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, College of MedicineUniversity of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle RockArkansasUSA
- Division of Bioinformatics and Data Management for ResearchDepartment of Research and DevelopmentFaculty of MedicineSiriraj HospitalMahidol UniversityBangkokThailand
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- National Omics CenterNational Science and Technology Development AgencyPathum ThaniThailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)Pathum Thani12120Thailand
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- Shrimp Genetic Improvement CenterIntegrative Aquaculture Biotechnology Research GroupSurat ThaniThailand
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- Laboratory of Systems and Synthetic BiologyDepartment of Agrotechnology and Food SciencesWageningen University and ResearchWageningenThe Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Systems and Synthetic BiologyDepartment of Agrotechnology and Food SciencesWageningen University and ResearchWageningenThe Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Systems and Synthetic BiologyDepartment of Agrotechnology and Food SciencesWageningen University and ResearchWageningenThe Netherlands
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- Viral Genomics and Vaccination UnitUMR3569 CNRSVirology DepartmentInstitut PasteurParisFrance
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)Pathum Thani12120Thailand
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Abhisingha M, Dumnil J, Pitaksutheepong C. Selection of Potential Probiotic Lactobacillus with Inhibitory Activity Against Salmonella and Fecal Coliform Bacteria. Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins 2019; 10:218-227. [PMID: 28712023 DOI: 10.1007/s12602-017-9304-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [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] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Three hundred and sixty presumptive lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from pregnant sows, newborn, suckling, and weaned piglets were preliminarily screened for anti-Salmonella activity. Fifty-eight isolates consisting of Lactobacillus reuteri (n = 32), Lactobacillus salivarius (n = 10), Lactobacillus mucosae (n = 8), Lactobacillus johnsonii (n = 5), and Lactobacillus crispatus (n = 3) were selected and further characterized for probiotic properties including production of antimicrobial substances, acid and bile tolerance, and cell adherence to Caco-2 cells. Eight isolates including Lact. johnsonii LJ202 and Lact. reuteri LR108 were identified as potential probiotics. LJ202 was selected for further use in co-culture studies of two-bacterial and multiple-bacterial species to examine its inhibitory activity against Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis DMST7106 (SE7106). Co-culture of LJ202 and SE7106 showed that LJ202 could completely inhibit the growth of SE7106 in 10 h of co-culture. In co-culture of multiple-bacterial species, culturable fecal bacteria from pig feces were used as representative of multiple-bacterial species. The study was performed to examine whether interactions among multiple-bacterial species would influence antagonistic activity of LJ202 against SE7106 and fecal coliform bacteria. Co-culture of SE7106 with different combinations of fecal bacteria and probiotic (LJ202 and LR108) or non-probiotic (Lact. mucosae LM303) strains revealed that the growth of SE7106 was completely inhibited either in the presence or in the absence of probiotic strains. Intriguingly, LJ202 exhibited notable inhibitory activity against fecal coliform bacteria while LR108 did not. Taken together, the results of co-culture studies suggested that LJ202 is a good probiotic candidate for further study its inhibitory effects against pathogen infections in pigs.
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- Mattika Abhisingha
- Food Biotechnology Laboratory, Food Biotechnology Research Unit, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, 113 Thailand Science Park, Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- Food Biotechnology Laboratory, Food Biotechnology Research Unit, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, 113 Thailand Science Park, Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- Food Biotechnology Laboratory, Food Biotechnology Research Unit, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, 113 Thailand Science Park, Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand.
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McConkey KR, Nathalang A, Brockelman WY, Saralamba C, Santon J, Matmoon U, Somnuk R, Srinoppawan K. Different megafauna vary in their seed dispersal effectiveness of the megafaunal fruit Platymitra macrocarpa (Annonaceae). PLoS One 2018; 13:e0198960. [PMID: 30020929 PMCID: PMC6051586 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0198960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2017] [Accepted: 05/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The world’s largest terrestrial animals (megafauna) can play profound roles in seed dispersal. Yet, the term ‘megafauna’ is often used to encompass a diverse range of body sizes and physiologies of, primarily, herbivorous animals. To determine the extent to which these animals varied in their seed dispersal effectiveness (SDE), we compared the contribution of different megafauna for the large-fruited Platymitra macrocarpa (Annonaceae), in a tropical evergreen forest in Thailand. We quantified ‘seed dispersal effectiveness’ by measuring the quantity and quality contributions of all consumers of P. macrocarpa fruit. Seed dispersal quantity was the proportion of the crop consumed by each species. Quality was defined as the proportion of seeds handled by each animal taxon that survived to produce a 2-month seedling. Megafauna (elephants, sambar deer, bears) dispersed 78% of seeds that produced seedlings, with 21% dispersed by gibbons (a medium-sized frugivore). The main megafaunal consumers displayed different dispersal strategies. Elephants were the most effective dispersers (37% of seedlings) and they achieved this by being high-quality and low-quantity dispersers. Bears displayed a similar strategy but were especially rare visitors to the trees (24% of the total seedlings produced). Sambar were high-quantity dispersers, but most seeds they handled did not survive and they were responsible for only 17% of seedlings. Gibbons displayed a high SDE relative to their body size, but they probably cannot match the role of elephants despite being more regular consumers of the fruit. The low density and poor regeneration of P. macrocarpa in the study site suggest that current dispersal rates by megafauna are insufficient, possibly reflecting reduced or missing megafauna populations. We show that different megafaunal species disperse seeds in different ways and may make unique contributions to the reproductive success of the plant species.
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- Kim R. McConkey
- School of Natural Sciences and Engineering, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore, India
- School of Geography, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Ecology Lab, BIOTEC, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
- * E-mail: (KRM); (AN)
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- Ecology Lab, BIOTEC, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
- Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Mahidol University–Salaya, Phutthamonthon, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- Conservation Biology Program, Mahidol University Kanchanaburi Campus, Sai Yok, Kanchanaburi, Thailand
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- Ecology Lab, BIOTEC, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Ecology Lab, BIOTEC, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Ecology Lab, BIOTEC, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand
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