The species-specific mode of action of the antimicrobial peptide subtilosin against Listeria monocytogenes Scott A

Aims: To elucidate the molecular mechanism of action of the antimicrobial peptide subtilosin against the foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes Scott A. Methods and Results: Subtilosin was purified from a culture of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. The minimal inhibitory concentration of subtilosin against L. monocytogenes Scott A was determined by broth microdilution method. The effect of subtilosin on the transmembrane electrical potential (ΔΨ) and pH gradient (ΔpH), and its ability to induce efflux of intracellular ATP, was investigated. Subtilosin fully inhibited L. monocytogenes growth at a concentration of 19 μg ml^?1. Subtilosin caused a partial depletion of the ΔΨ and had a similar minor effect on the ΔpH. There was no significant efflux of intracellular ATP. Conclusion: Subtilosin likely acts upon L. monocytogenes Scott A by perturbing the lipid bilayer of the cellular membrane and causing intracellular damage, leading to eventual cell death. Subtilosin’s mode of action against L. monocytogenes Scott A differs from the one previously described for another human pathogen, Gardnerella vaginalis. Significance and Impact of the Study: This is the first report on the specific mode of action of subtilosin against L. monocytogenes and the first report of a bacteriocin with a species‐specific mode of action.     

一株抗真菌解淀粉芽孢杆菌的分离鉴定及其发酵条件的初步研究

从堆肥中分离到一株对植物病原菌尖孢镰刀菌(Fusarium oxysporum)具有强烈抗菌活性并具有较广抗菌谱的细菌Q-12菌株。通过形态观察、生理生化实验1、6S rDNA同源性序列分析以及部分特异性基因序列分析,鉴定该菌为解淀粉芽孢杆菌。该菌的最适培养基组成为:葡萄糖5g/L,NH4Cl 1g/L,牛肉膏0.8g/L,氯化镁5g/L。最适培养温度为33℃,最适培养pH为6.0,最适培养时间为40h。     

枯草芽孢杆菌内切木聚糖酶的分离纯化与鉴定

目的：建立一种简便、快速的木聚糖酶分离和提取方法。方法：采用活性聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳和均质提取法相结合,分离纯化枯草芽孢杆菌(Bacillus subtilis)固体培养基发酵产物中的木聚糖酶,进一步用薄层色谱和高压液相色谱对木聚糖酶进行鉴定。结果：采用活性聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳和均质提取法相结合,从枯草芽孢杆菌(Bacillus subtilis)固体培养基发酵产物中分离得到了两种内切木聚糖酶,酶解桦木木聚糖的产要产物以木二糖和木三糖为主。结论：活性聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳和均质提取法相结合是一种新的分离纯化木聚糖酶的简便、有效方法。     

普鲁兰酶基因在解淀粉芽孢杆菌BF7658菌株中的分泌表达

根据文献报道的核苷酸序列合成Bacillus deramificans普鲁兰酶成熟肽编码基因BdP。将BdP基因插入芽孢杆菌分泌表达载体pUC980信号肽编码区下游,获得重组质粒pUC980-BdP,重组质粒转化中温α-淀粉酶生产菌解淀粉芽孢杆菌BF7658菌株。摇瓶发酵实验表明,重组转化子发酵液有明显普鲁兰酶酶活,约48h酶活达到最高水平,为2．8ASPU／mL。酶学性质分析表明,重组酶最适作用温度约为60℃,最适反应pH为5．0,60℃保温3h仍保存50％的活性。重组酶性质适合淀粉糖化工艺的要求。     

透明颤菌血红蛋白基因在解淀粉芽孢杆菌中的表达及其影响

将强启动子P43与透明颤菌血红蛋白基因（vgb）通过重叠延伸PCR进行融合,克隆到芽孢杆菌整合表达载体pDG1730中,重组表达载体pDG-P43vgb转化促生防病解淀粉芽孢杆菌FZB42,Wsetern-Blot和CO差光谱分析表明重组菌株FZB42-VHb表达了有活性的VHb蛋白,VHb的表达对重组菌株菌体的生长及抗菌脂肽的产生都有促进作用.在相同培养条件下,重组菌最大菌体密度比原始菌株提高了14.49 %,抗菌脂肽fengycin的产量提高了1.74倍,抗菌脂肽surfactin的产量提高了3.14倍.     

The presence of sboA and spaS genes and antimicrobial peptides subtilosin A and subtilin among Bacillus strains of the Amazon basin

This report demonstrates the usefulness of PCR for the genes spaS and sboA as a means of identifying Bacillus strains with a potential to produce subtilin and subtilosin A. One collection strain and five Bacillus spp. isolated from aquatic environments in the Amazon basin were screened by PCR using primers for sboA and spaS designed specifically for this study. The sequences of the PCR products showed elevated homology with previously described spaS and sboA genes. Antimicrobial peptides were isolated from culture supernatants and analyzed by mass spectrometry. For all samples, the mass spectra revealed clusters with peaks at m/z 3300–3500 Da, corresponding to subtilosin A, subtilin and isoforms of these peptides. These results suggest that the antimicrobial activity of these strains may be associated with the production of subtilosin A and/or subtilin. The PCR used here was efficient in identifying novel Bacillus strains with the essential genes for producing subtilosin A and subtilin.     

Purification and partial chemical characterization of the antimicrobial peptide cerein 8A

AIMS: To purify and to characterize the antimicrobial compound cerein 8A. METHODS AND RESULTS: Cerein 8A was isolated by ammonium sulfate precipitation, 1-butanol extraction and ion-exchange chromatography. Direct activity on sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) was observed. The purified substance corresponded to a 26 kDa peptide band. The native protein eluted at the void volume of Sephadex G-100, but within the included volume when a 1.5 mol l(-1) NaCl buffer was used, indicating that cerein 8A aggregates extracellularly. The antimicrobial activity was lost by treatment with proteases and heat. The ultraviolet spectrum was typical of a polypeptide and the infrared spectrum indicates that the peptide contains acyl group(s) in its structure. Intact Bacillus cereus spores were sensitive to cerein 8A at 1600 AU ml(-1). CONCLUSIONS: Cerein 8A show distinct properties from other antimicrobial peptides of B. cereus, and has a significant inhibitory effect on spores. Significance and Impact of the Study: The characterization of a substance active against important pathogens addresses an important aspect of food safety.     

一株抗水稻纹枯病菌的解淀粉芽胞杆菌分离与鉴定

【目的】筛选对水稻纹枯病菌(Rhizoctonia solani)具有强拮抗作用的细菌菌株。【方法】用指示菌法筛选拮抗菌株;通过形态观察、生理生化实验、Biolog及16S rDNA序列分析鉴定目标菌株;利用平板双向培养法和滤纸片扩散法测定抑菌谱及拮抗性质。【结果】分离到一株高活力的水稻纹枯病菌拮抗菌株YB-3,该菌株属于解淀粉芽胞杆菌(Bacillus amyloliquefaciens);菌株YB-3对常见的14株病原真菌和7株细菌具有较强的拮抗作用,并发现其对亲缘关系较近的芽孢菌属有较强的拮抗作用;该菌株的抑制活性具有温度稳定、耐酸、但对蛋白酶敏感的特点。【结论】通过指示菌法筛选到一株对水稻纹枯病菌有强拮抗作用的解淀粉芽胞杆菌(B.amyloliquefaciens)YB-3,它具有广谱、高效的植物病原菌拮抗活性。     

来源于解淀粉芽胞杆菌的芸薹根肿菌抑菌活性物质的分离与鉴定

十字花科根肿病是由芸薹根肿菌引起的较为严重的世界性病害之一,至今还无有效控制该病害的生物农药。本研究通过盆栽实验,筛选到一株解淀粉芽胞杆菌HB_26,对根肿病原菌具有60%以上的抑制活性。通过高效液相质谱(LC_MS)对活性物质进行分离纯化,根据分子量和紫外吸收光谱初步鉴定活性物质为肽类,命名为BA30。抑真菌实验证明BA30在150μg·mL-1的浓度下,对小麦赤霉和灰霉病菌有70%的抑菌活性,对蚕豆锈病和水稻纹枯病菌有50%的抑菌活性,对番茄早疫病菌有30%的抑菌活性。     

Cloning in Bacillus subtilis of temperature-dependent promoter fragments from Bacillus stearothermophilus and Bacillus subtilis

Abstract Using promoter-probe plasmids, more than 200 promoter-containing fragments from Bacillus stearothermophilus and Bacillus subtilis were cloned in B. subtilis . Among these, 15 promoter fragments were highly temperature-dependent in activity compared to the promoter sequence (TTGAAA for the −35 region, TATAAT for the −10 region) of the amylase gene, amyT , from B. stearothermophilus . Some fragments exhibited higher promoter activities at elevated temperature (48°C), others showed higher activities at lower temperature (30°C). Active promoter fragments at higher and lower temperatures were obtained mainly from the thermophile ( B. stearothermophilus ) and the mesophile ( B. subtilis ), respectively. A promoter fragment active at high temperature was sequenced, and the feature of the putative promoter region was discussed.     

Optimization and biochemical characterization of a bacteriocin from a newly isolated Bacillus subtilis strain 14B for biocontrol of Agrobacterium spp. strains

Aims:  The identification of a new compound active against Agrobacterium tumefaciens .
Methods and Results:  The culture conditions of a newly isolated Bacillus subtilis strain, designed 14B, were optimized, as a first step, to produce its bacteriocin (termed Bac 14B) for the biocontrol of Agrobacterium spp., the causal agents of the crown gall disease. Bac 14B was then partially purified and biochemically characterized. Bacillus subtilis 14B was observed to produce an antibacterial compound having a protinaceous nature. As estimated by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrilamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), the semi-purified bacteriocin substance was found to be a monomeric protein with a molecular weight of 21 kDa. While the latter's antimicrobial activity was completely stable during exposure to a temperature range of up to 100°C for 2 h, its initial activity was totally lost at 121°C for 20 min. The maximum bacteriocin production (4096 AU ml⁻¹) was recorded after 96 h-incubation in an optimized Luria Bertani medium supplemented with 10 g l⁻¹ glucose, 15 g l⁻¹ K₂HPO₄ and 5 g l⁻¹ MgSO₄ 7H₂O at 30°C in a shaking flask culture. Interestingly, the B. subtilis 14B culture supernatant that contained the bacteriocin under study was proved efficient in reducing both the percentage of galled plants and the number of galls in tomato.
Conclusion:  The findings revealed that B. subtilis 14B and its bacteriocin are efficient in reducing the percentage of infections in plants caused by Ag. tumefaciens .
Significance and Impact of the Study:  The results could be useful for the nurserymen who are particularly interested in the biocontrol of the crown gall disease.     

枯草芽孢杆菌WHNB02植酸酶的酶学性质研究

从118份样品中分离到1株产植酸酶的枯草芽孢杆菌(Bacillus subtilis,WHNB02),其发酵液经乙醇沉淀、硫酸铵分级沉淀及Sephadex G-100柱层析等步骤后分离纯化了该酶,纯化倍数约为31.5倍,回收率为13.0%。该酶为单体酶,SDS-PAGE测得的分子量约为43ku,以植酸钠为底物的Km值为0.5mmol/L,酶反应的最适温度为60℃,80℃作用10min酶活保存61%,最适pH为7.0,在pH6.0~10.0范围内稳定,酶活性及稳定性都需Ca2 存在。EDTA、Mn2 、Ba2 (5mmol/L)对酶活具有很大的抑制作用。     

水产养殖用解淀粉芽孢杆菌微胶囊的安全性评价

目的:评价水产养殖用解淀粉芽孢杆菌微胶囊的安全性。方法:参照《GB/T21805-2008化学品藻类生长抑制试验》、《GB/T13266-91水质物质对蚤类(大型蚤)急性毒性测定方法》、《GB/T13267-91水质物质对淡水鱼(斑马鱼)急性毒性测定方法》、《渔药临床试验技术规范》等国家标准及相关法规,观察了解淀粉芽孢杆菌微胶囊对小球藻生长的抑制作用以及对大型蚤、斑马鱼和草鱼的急性毒性,分析了其对养殖水体主要理化因子的影响。结果:解淀粉芽孢杆菌微胶囊在终浓度为0.2～2 000mg/L时对小球藻生长具有促进作用,对小球藻的半数抑制浓度大于2 000mg/L,而且其对大型蚤、斑马鱼和草鱼的半数致死浓度也大于2 000mg/L(或mg/kg体重)。此外,在养殖水体中加入解淀粉芽孢杆菌微胶囊至终浓度为0.2～2 000mg/L后14天内,各浓度组的氨氮含量、硫化物和pH均缓慢下降,仅亚硝酸盐氮含量稍微升高后逐渐缓慢降低,但这些理化因子的变化与解淀粉芽孢杆菌微胶囊的加入量呈负相关关系。结论:解淀粉芽孢杆菌微胶囊实际无毒,对养殖水中氨氮、亚硝酸盐氮、硫化物和pH等理化因子的影响均控制在虾虎鱼仔鱼、黄颡鱼、白斑狗鱼、克氏原螯虾等水产养殖动物的安全浓度范围内,为其在水产养殖中的安全应用提供了重要的科学依据。     

Evaluation of the in vitro cytotoxicity of the antimicrobial peptide P34

The in vitro cytotoxicity of the antimicrobial peptide P34 was evaluated in different eukaryotic cells. The food‐grade bacteriocin nisin was also analysed for comparison. Vero cells were treated with different concentrations (0.02–2.5 μg·ml^?1) of antimicrobial peptide P34 and nisin. Cell viability and plasma membrane integrity were checked by MTT [3‐(4,5‐dimethylthiazole‐2‐yl)‐2,5‐diphenyltetrazolium bromide], NRU (Neutral Red dye uptake) and LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) assays. The EC₅₀ values of the peptide P34 in MTT and NRU assays were 0.60 and 1.25 μg·ml^?1 respectively, while values of nisin found were 0.50 and 1.04 μg·ml^?1. In the LDH assay, the EC₅₀ values were 0.65 and 0.62 μg·ml^?1 for P34 and nisin, respectively. The peptide P34 revealed similar haemolytic activity on human erythrocytes (5.8%) when compared with nisin (4.9%). The effects on viability, motility and acrosomal exocytosis of human sperm were also evaluated. Nisin and P34 showed similar effects on sperm parameters. The evaluation of cytotoxicity of antimicrobial peptides is a critical step to guarantee their safe use.     

Transformation of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens protoplasts with plasmid DNA

Abstract A method for efficient polyethylene glycol (PEG)-mediated transformation of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens protoplasts with plasmid DNA is described. The best conditions found for protoplast regeneration included using 0.45 M sucrose both during the cultivation of the cells and (as an osmotic stabilizer) during their treatment with lysozyme, whereas 0.25 M sodium-succinate was added to the regeneration plates. Under these conditions about 5–10% of input cells regenerated. The highest transformation frequency with plasmid DNA was obtained with a PEG 6000 concentration of 22.5% (w/v). Transforming B. amyloliquefaciens strains with the plasmid pUB110 isolated from B. amyloliquefaciens resulted in 2–4 · 10⁵ transformants/μg DNA, 100–1 000-times as high as with DNA from Bacillus subtilis , suggesting a restriction barrier between the two species. Transformation of B. amyloliquefaciens with plasmids pC194 or pE194 cop -6 gave poor yields and no restriction barrier could be demonstrated for these plasmids. However, by curing pC194 from one of the transformants, a mutant strain compatible to both the plasmids could be isolated, yielding 2–3·10⁴ transformants/μg DNA. Both laboratory and industrial B. amyloliquefaciens strains could be transformed with the procedure.     

枯草芽孢杆菌SN-02发酵液的抑菌谱及稳定性研究

目的:研究枯草芽孢杆菌SN-02发酵液的抑菌谱及稳定性。方法:以28种植物病原菌为供试菌,杯碟法测定SN-02菌发酵液的抑菌谱;以烟草靶斑病菌为指示菌,杯碟法测定发酵液的热稳定性、酸碱稳定性及传代稳定性。结果:SN-02菌发酵液对28种供试菌株的抑菌圈直径在20mm以上。将发酵液于120℃处理2.5h,-20℃处理25d抑菌活性没有明显变化;发酵液在pH 4~9时抑菌活性无明显变化,在pH 1~3和pH 10条件下抑菌活性明显下降;连续培养10代,发酵液抑菌活性没有下降。结论:SN-02菌发酵液抑菌谱较广,耐高温和低温,传代稳定性好,但在强酸和强碱条件下稳定性较差。