Whole genome sequencing and analysis of Bacillus sp. TTMP2, a tetramethylpyrazine-producing bacterium
Shanling Gan,
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Lingru Ruan,
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Xinyi Xu
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et al.
Molecular Biology Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
51(1)
Published: July 29, 2024
Language: Английский
Enhancing Bacillus cereus antibacterial ability through improved cofactor supply
Yinbiao Xu,
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Jiaxuan Wu,
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Tingting Yuan
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et al.
Microbial Cell Factories,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: March 6, 2025
Bacillus
cereus
0-9
is
a
biocontrol
microorganism
that
antagonizes
Gram-positive
bacteria
and
pathogenic
fungi,
such
as
Staphylococcus
aureus
Gaeumannomyces
graminis,
through
the
secretion
of
antimicrobial
peptides.
However,
its
low
antibacterial
activity
limits
application.
In
this
study,
significant
enhancement
in
against
S.
was
achieved
by
overexpressing
glucose
dehydrogenase
from
subtilis
(BsGDH)
B.
0-9,
expanding
6.98
to
11.59
U/mL,
representing
66%
improvement.
To
further
improve
capability,
we
aimed
catalytic
efficiency
BsGDH
screening
11
low-conserved
residues
protein's
second-shell
via
conservation
analysis
molecular
docking.
Following
three
rounds
saturation
mutagenesis,
specific
enzyme
Kcat/Km
value
variant
N97F/N192S/E198G
reached
289.74
U/mg
4.95
µM⁻¹·min⁻¹,
5.66
11.38
times
greater
than
wild-type
BsGDH,
respectively.
Molecular
docking
suggested
Gly94,
Gly14,
Ile191
form
triangular
region
enhancing
substrate
affinity
enzymatic
activity.
Furthermore,
Root
Mean
Square
Fluctuation
dynamics
showed
conformational
changes
five
regions
mutants
(α2
helix,
α3
α5
helix
+
β4
sheet,
α8
β5
α13-14
helix),
increasing
flexibility
active
pocket.
Ultimately,
expressing
22.79
2.26
higher
0-9.
This
study
offers
promising
candidate
for
NAD(P)+
metabolic
cycling
peptide
synthesis
cells
industrial
applications.
Language: Английский
Do Organic Amendments Foster Only Beneficial Bacteria in Agroecosystems?: The Case of Bacillus paranthracis TSO55
Plants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 1019 - 1019
Published: March 25, 2025
Bacterial
strain
TSO55
was
isolated
from
a
commercial
field
of
wheat
(Triticum
turgidum
L.
subsp.
durum),
under
organic
amendments,
located
in
the
Yaqui
Valley,
Mexico.
Morphological
and
microscopical
characterization
showed
off-white
irregular
colonies
Gram-positive
bacillus,
respectively.
The
draft
genome
sequence
this
revealed
genomic
size
5,489,151
bp,
with
G
+
C
content
35.21%,
N50
value
245,934
L50
8,
85
contigs.
Taxonomic
affiliation
that
belongs
to
Bacillus
paranthracis,
reported
as
an
emergent
human
pathogen.
Genome
annotation
identified
5743
5587
coding
DNA
sequences
(CDSs),
respectively,
highlighting
genes
associated
indole
production,
phosphate
potassium
solubilization,
iron
acquisition.
Further
silico
analysis
indicated
presence
three
CDSs
related
pathogenicity
islands
high
pathogenic
potential
(77%),
well
multiple
gene
clusters
antibiotic
resistance.
vitro
evaluation
plant
growth
promotion
traits
negative
for
production
it
positive
but
low
(18%)
siderophore
production.
biosynthetic
cluster
bacillibactin
(siderophore)
biosynthesis
confirmed.
Antifungal
bioactivity
evaluated
against
fungi
(Alternaria
alternata
TF17,
Bipolaris
sorokiniana
TPQ3,
Fusarium
incarnatum
TF14)
minimal
fungal
inhibition.
An
susceptibility
assay
resistance
six
antibiotics
evaluated,
up
concentration
20
µg/mL.
beta
hemolysis
result
on
blood
agar
reinforced
TSO55's
potential.
Inoculation
B.
paranthracis
seedlings
resulted
significant
decrease
root
length
(-8.4%),
total
height
(-4.2%),
dry
weight
(-18.6%),
stem
(-11.1%),
(-15.2%)
compared
control
(uninoculated)
treatment.
This
work
highlights
importance
analyzing
microbiological
safety
amendments
before
application.
Comprehensive
genome-based
taxonomic
bioprospecting
microbial
species
introduced
soil
by
agricultural
practices
any
inoculant
will
prevent
introduction
dangerous
non-beneficial
crops,
which
affect
sustainability
generate
health
risks
plants
humans.
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Mycoidesin, a novel lantibiotic, exhibits potent bacteriostatic activity against Listeria monocytogenes and effectively controls its growth in beef
Fei Zhang,
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Jiajia Ding,
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Shu Liu
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et al.
Applied and Environmental Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 25, 2025
ABSTRACT
Listeria
monocytogenes
can
cause
severe
listeriosis,
with
the
consumption
of
contaminated
food
being
an
important
route
its
transmission.
Biopreservatives
be
used
for
prevention
and
control
L.
in
food.
In
this
study,
we
identified
a
novel
lantibiotic,
mycoidesin,
potent
bacteriostatic
activity
against
.
It
exhibited
4-
to
16-fold
higher
strains
than
nisin
A.
Analysis
mode
action
mycoidesin
revealed
that
it
exerted
ATCC
19111
at
low
high
concentrations
(1×–32×
MIC,
0.39–12.5
µM).
blocked
cell
wall
synthesis
by
binding
Lipid
II
inhibiting
growth
For
other
sensitive
strains,
such
as
Bacillus
cereus
CMCC
63301,
effect
concentration
(1×
1.56
µM)
via
same
mechanism,
whereas
bactericidal
(2×–8×
3.13–12.5
µM),
which
damage
membrane
death.
The
stability
test
showed
had
increased
compared
Additionally,
cytotoxic
hemolytic
activity.
Furthermore,
effectively
inhibited
beef
delayed
decline
quality.
Our
study
demonstrates
potential
biopreservative
prevent
contamination
improve
safety
meat
products
industry.
IMPORTANCE
This
aimed
identify
highly
effective,
stable,
safe
natural
bacteriocin
preservatives
anti-
We
isolated
class
more
efficient
applied
preservative,
Mycoidesin
also
favorable
biosafety.
Moreover,
could
controlling
beef,
demonstrating
-related
agricultural
industries.
Language: Английский
Valorization of Sugarcane Bagasse for Co-Production of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) and Bacteriocin Using Bacillus cereus Strain S356
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(14), P. 2015 - 2015
Published: July 15, 2024
Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)
(P(3HB))
is
an
attractive
biodegradable
plastic
alternative
to
petroleum-based
plastic.
However,
the
cost
of
microbial-based
bioplastic
production
mainly
lies
in
cultivation
medium.
In
this
study,
we
screened
isolates
capable
synthesizing
P(3HB)
using
sugarcane
bagasse
(SCB)
waste
as
a
carbon
source
from
79
Bacillus
that
had
previously
shown
commercial
The
results
revealed
isolate
S356,
identified
cereus
16S
rDNA
and
gyrB
gene
analysis,
highest
accumulation.
yield
(5.16
g/L,
85.3%
dry
cell
weight)
was
achieved
by
cultivating
B.
S356
optimal
medium
with
1.5%
total
reducing
sugar
SCB
hydrolysate
0.25%
yeast
extract
nitrogen
source.
Transmission
electron
microscopy
analysis
showed
accumulation
approximately
3–5
granules
each
cell.
Proton
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
spectroscopy
Fourier
transform
infrared
analyses
confirmed
polymer
extracted
P(3HB).
Notably,
during
for
production,
also
secreted
bacteriocin,
which
high
antibacterial
activity
against
same
species
(Bacillus
cereus).
Overall,
work
demonstrated
possibility
co-producing
eco-friendly
bacteriocin
renewable
resources
potential
S356.
Language: Английский
First insights into the prevalence, genetic characteristics, and pathogenicity of Bacillus cereus from generations worldwide
Cuihong Tong,
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Danyu Xiao,
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Qi Li
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et al.
mSphere,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(11)
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
ABSTRACT
Bacillus
cereus
,
a
global
threat,
is
one
of
the
major
causes
toxin-induced
foodborne
diseases.
However,
comprehensive
assessment
prevalence
and
characteristics
B.
worldwide
still
lacking.
Here,
we
applied
whole-genome
sequence
analysis
to
191
collected
in
Africa,
America,
Asia,
Europe,
Oceania
from
1900s
2022,
finding
that
CC142
dominated
clonal
complex.
The
results
provided
direct
evidence
could
spread
through
food
chain
intercontinentally.
different
generations
showed
coherence
antibiotic-resistant
gene
virulence
biofilm
profiles,
although
with
high
genomic
heterogeneity.
BCI-BCII-vanZF-fosB
profiles
genes
were
detected
at
rates,
emphasized
would
pose
serious
challenge
public
health
clinical
treatment.
IMPORTANCE
This
study
first
prevalence,
genetic
characteristics,
pathogenicity
2022
using
analysis.
Moreover,
revealed
close
evolutionary
relationship
between
isolates
sources.
potential
pathogenicity,
Language: Английский
Entomopathogenic Bacillus cereus impairs the fitness of the spotted‐wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii
Nana He,
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Shaojie Zhou,
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Chuanming Zhou
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et al.
Insect Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 21, 2024
Abstract
Drosophila
suzukii
is
a
notorious
pest
which
causes
devastating
damage
to
thin‐skinned
fruits,
and
the
larvae
feed
on
fruit,
causing
extensive
agricultural
economic
loss.
The
current
application
of
insecticides
manage
this
results
in
serious
resistance
environmental
hazards,
so
an
alternative
strategy
for
D.
biocontrol
urgently
needed.
Here,
we
reported
that
entomopathogenic
Bacillus
cereus
has
potential
.
We
isolated
identified
bacterial
strain,
B.
H1,
was
detrimental
fitness
both
progenies
parents.
robustly
repelled
depositing
eggs
halves
with
metabolites
H1.
Both
males
females
were
susceptible
H1
significantly
arrested
larval
development
at
least
40%
lethal
larvae.
median
time
(LT50)
challenged
3
2
d,
respectively.
Moreover,
disrupted
intestinal
integrity
pH
value
resulted
increase
load
guts
hemolymph.
Mechanistically,
infection
led
activation
dual
oxidase
(DUOX)‐ROS‐Jun
N‐terminal
kinase
(JNK)
pathway.
findings
showed
entomopathogen
could
potentially
act
as
biological
control
agent
against
,
advancing
fundamental
concepts
integrated
management
programs
Language: Английский
Characterization of newly isolated Bacillus cereus D3 Co-producing α-amylase and protease and its application in food raw materials
Shuang Wang,
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Hua Bai,
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Zongmin Wang
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et al.
Food Bioscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
62, P. 105255 - 105255
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
Language: Английский
Natural Products Produced by the Species of Bacillus cereus Group: Recent Updates
Journal of Basic Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 21, 2024
ABSTRACT
Bacillus
cereus
group
produces
diverse
antimicrobial
compounds
through
different
metabolic
pathways,
including
amino
acid‐based
compounds,
sugar
derivatives,
volatile
and
miscellaneous
compounds.
These
exhibit
antibacterial
antifungal
activities
against
various
plant
pathogens,
promoting
growth
enhancing
tolerance
to
abiotic
stresses.
They
also
nematicidal
nematodes
antagonistic
effects
pathogens
in
aquatic
animals,
inducing
immune
responses.
Moreover,
B.
bacteria
play
a
significant
role
bioremediation
by
breaking
down
or
neutralizing
environmental
pollutants,
such
as
plastics,
petroleum
products,
heavy
metals,
insecticides.
produce
enzymes
like
laccases,
lipases,
proteases,
oxidases,
contributing
the
degradation
of
these
pollutants.
In
food
industry,
they
can
cause
poisoning
due
their
production
enterotoxins.
However,
are
utilized
industrial
applications,
producing
environmentally
friendly
bio‐based
materials,
biofertilizers,
nanoparticles.
Notably,
transforms
selenite
into
selenium
nanoparticles,
which
have
health
benefits,
cancer
prevention.
summary,
applications
agriculture,
bioremediation,
medicine,
sustainable
eco‐friendly
solutions
across
multiple
fields.
this
review,
we
revised
characteristics
every
species;
highlighted
more
important
secreted
species
The
aim
is
explain
available
secondary
metabolites
classify
from
group,
increasing
knowledge
about
taxonomy
group.
Language: Английский