外源微生物对木麻黄幼苗生长和土壤微生物群落的影响

将解淀粉芽孢杆菌(YB706)和伯克氏菌(BK8)外源添加至木麻黄盆栽苗中,运用Biolog生态板和磷脂脂肪酸(PLFA)技术,探究外施细菌能否改善连栽木麻黄土壤养分和微生物群落及植株生长。结果表明:与空白处理(CK)相比,YB706和BK8处理的木麻黄盆栽苗土壤碱解氮、速效磷显著增加,土壤全氮、全磷、全钾和速效钾无明显变化,幼苗株高分别增加59.1%和63.9%,BK8处理叶绿素含量提高81.9%。各处理平均颜色变化率(AWCD)呈现YB706>CK>BK8;除氨基酸类外,土壤微生物对不同碳源的利用率也表现为YB706>CK>BK8;经YB706和BK8处理的土壤微生物种类和数量均显著增加,除放线菌外,各类微生物PLFA总含量均为BK8>YB706>CK,与CK相比,土壤真菌/细菌有所提高。YB706和BK8处理的土壤微生物群落Simpson、Shannon、Brillouin和McIntosh指数均显著提高。表明外施YB706和BK8可促进木麻黄幼苗生长,且显著增加土壤速效养分含量,提高土壤微生物群落结构多样性,改善土壤微生物环境。     

芽胞杆菌治疗幽门螺杆菌感染疗效的Meta分析

目的评价芽胞杆菌(Bacillus)联合根除标准疗法治疗幽门螺杆菌(H.pylori)感染的有效性。方法收集关于芽胞杆菌联合治疗H.pylori感染的随机对照试验(RCT),检索时限为建库至2020年5月;对符合纳入标准的研究进行偏倚风险评价及Meta分析。结果最终纳入14个RCT。Meta分析结果显示芽胞杆菌联合治疗能提高H.pylori根除率(ITT分析:RR=1.13,95%CI:1.08~1.18,P0.001;PP分析:RR=1.13,95%CI:1.09~1.17,P0.001),降低不良反应发生率(RR=0.42,95%CI:0.35~0.50,P0.001)。根据亚组分析结果,芽胞杆菌联合H.pylori两种常规治疗方案[三联疗法(RR=1.22,95%CI:1.10~1.36,P=0.003),铋剂四联疗法(RR=1.11,95%CI:1.07~1.15,P0.001)]以及芽胞杆菌联合H.pylori常规治疗的两种疗程[10 d(RR=1.14,95%CI:1.04~1.24,P=0.006),14 d(RR=1.14,95%CI:1.07~1.21,P0.001)]均提高H.pylori根除率;而亚组分析芽胞杆菌种类中,地衣芽胞杆菌差异有统计学意义(RR=1.14,95%CI:1.10~1.19,P0.001),凝结芽胞杆菌与蜡样芽胞杆菌需扩大样本量进一步统计分析。结论芽胞杆菌联合疗法能有利于提高H.pylori根除率,并降低总不良反应的发生,相对于标准疗法有一定的意义。     

蜡样芽胞杆菌族毒素研究进展

蜡样芽胞杆菌族（Bacillus cereus sensu lato）包括几个具有密切系统发育关系的芽胞杆菌物种,产生的毒素种类繁多,备受人们关注。质粒在菌株中的水平转移,会改变其表型、致病性和毒力,同时也带来分类的问题。通过综述几种蜡样芽胞杆菌毒素的结构特性、作用机制及其危害或生物应用,从质粒水平转移的角度介绍蜡样芽胞杆菌族成员错综复杂的关系。     

一种展示SARS冠状病毒受体结合区的重组枯草杆菌芽孢的制备及免疫原性分析

目的：利用枯草杆菌芽孢呈递技术制备表达SARS冠状病毒S蛋白受体结合区（RBD）的重组芽孢。方法：将枯草杆菌 CotB 基因构建到基因组整合质粒pDG1664中,再将 RBD 基因连接到 CotB 基因的下游,构建成重组质粒pDG1664-CotB-RBD,通过同源重组整合到PY-79枯草杆菌基因组中;利用红霉素抗性筛选重组菌并进行PCR和DNA测序鉴定,Western印迹鉴定重组菌芽孢表面RBD蛋白的表达情况;用表达RBD的重组芽孢以口服方式免疫小鼠,通过ELISA和流式细胞术检测重组芽孢的免疫原性。结果：制备出枯草杆菌基因组整合了RBD抗原基因的重组菌株RS1931,形成的重组芽孢表达相对分子质量约62×103的CotB-RBD融合蛋白;重组芽孢免疫的小鼠血清RBD抗原特异性IgG抗体滴度在末次免疫后2周可达1∶10880,重组芽孢初免后18周的小鼠脾细胞中IFN-γ＋CD4^＋、IL-4＋CD4^＋和IFN-γ＋CD8^＋T细胞比例上调,表明重组芽孢经口服免疫产生良好的体液免疫和细胞免疫应答。结论：针对SARS冠状病毒S蛋白RBD建立了枯草杆菌芽孢呈递技术方法,制备出在枯草杆菌芽孢表面稳定表达外源RBD蛋白的重组株,获得的重组芽孢具有良好的免疫原性,为开发芽孢呈递型SARS疫苗奠定了基础。     

A statistical approach for the enhanced production of thermostable alkaline protease showing detergent compatibility activity from Bacillus circulans

Abstract

Response surface methodology (RSM) was employed to enhance the production of a thermostable alkaline protease from Bacillus circulans. Significant influences of peptone, yeast extract, and glucose on protease production were noted with a one-variable-at-a-time optimization strategy. Then, a full factorial central composite design (CCD) was applied to study the effects of glucose, peptone, and yeast extract to determine the optimal concentrations of these compounds for protease production by B. circulans under shake flask fermentation conditions. The statistical reliability and significance of the model was validated by an F-test for analysis of variance (ANOVA); enzyme production was improved significantly under optimized conditions. The enzyme was purified by ammonium sulphate fractionation, and gel filtration chromatography. Maximum enzyme activity was observed at 60°C temperature, and at pH 10. Alkaline protease from B. circulans showed excellent compatibility and stability in the presence of commercial detergents like Ariel, Surf Excel, Tide, Rin, Nirma, Wheel, and Doctor and showed excellent blood destaining effectiveness with commercial detergents.     

Molecular cloning and heterologous expression of an alkaline xylanase from Bacillus pumilus HBP8 in Pichia pastoris

The xynHB gene, encoding alkaline xylanase was cloned from Bacillus pumilus by a shot-gun method. The gene was cloned into vector pHBM905A, and expressed in Pichia pastoris GS115. Xylanase-secreting transformants were selected on plates containing RBB-xylan. Enzymatic activity in the culture supernatants was up to 644?U?mL^?1 and the optimal secretion time was 4 days at 25°C. SDS-PAGE showed two bands, of 32.2?kDa and 29.6?kDa, both larger than the predicted mass of 22.4?kDa based on its amino acid sequence. Zymogram analysis demonstrated that the enzyme in both bands could hydrolyze xylan. Deglycosylation by endoglycosidase H revealed that both were derived from the same protein but contain different extents of glycosylation (30 and 25%). The optimal pH and temperature of the enzyme was pH6–9 and 50°C, respectively.     

Extracellular biosynthesis,characterization, optimization of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Bacillus mojavensis BTCB15 and its antimicrobial activity against multidrug resistant pathogens

Abstract

Biosynthesis of metal nanoparticles is an area of interest among researchers because of its eco-friendly approach. Current study focuses at biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and optimization of physico-chemical conditions to obtain mono-dispersed and stable AgNPs having antimicrobial activity. Initially Bacillus mojavensis BTCB15 produced silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) of 105?nm. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were characterized by particle size analyzer, UV-Vis Spectroscopy, Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Atomic force microscopy (AFM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Whereas, under optimal conditions of temperature 55?°C, pH 8, addition of surfactant Tween 20, and metal ion K₂SO₄, about 104% size reduction was achieved with average size of 2.3nm. Molecular characterization revealed 98% sequence homology with Bacillus mojavensis. AgNPs exhibited antibacterial activity at concentrations ranging from 0.5 to 2.5?µg/µl against Escherichia coli BTCB03, Klebsiella pneumonia BTCB04, Acinetobacter sp. BTCB05, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa BTCB01 but none against Staphylococcus aureus BTCB02. Highest antibacterial activity was observed at 0.27?µg/µl and lowest at 0.05?µg/µl of AgNPs indicated by zone of inhibition. Conclusively, under optimum conditions, Bacillus mojavensis BTCB15 was able to produce AgNPs of 2.3?nm size and had antibacterial activity against multi drug resistant pathogens.     

Purification and kinetics of a protease-resistant,neutral, and thermostable phytase from Bacillus subtilis subsp. subtilis JJBS250 ameliorating food nutrition

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A novel protease-resistant and thermostable phytase from Bacillus subtilis subsp. subtilis JJBS250 was purified 36-fold to homogeneity with a combination of ammonium sulfate precipitation followed by Q-Sepharose and Sephadex G-50 chromatographic techniques. The estimated molecular mass of the purified phytase was 46?kDa by electrophoresis with optimal activity at pH 7.0 and 70?°C. About 19% of original activity was maintained at 80?°C for 10?min. Phytase activity was stimulated in presence of surfactants like Tween-20, Tween-80, and Triton X-100 and metal ions like Ca⁺², K⁺, and Co⁺² and it was inhibited by SDS and Mg⁺², Al⁺², and Fe⁺². Purified enzyme showed specificity to different salts of phytic acid and values of K_m and V_max were 0.293?mM and 11.49 nmoles s^?1, respectively for sodium phytate. The purified enzyme was resistant to proteases (trypsin and pepsin) that resulted in amelioration of food nutrition with simultaneous release of inorganic phosphate, reducing sugars, and soluble protein.     

Biosynthesis,characterization and antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles by a halotolerant Bacillus endophyticus SCU-L

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We have conducted a thorough study on extracellular biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) by a halotolerant bacterium Bacillus endophyticus SCU-L, which was identified by 16S rRNA gene sequencing analysis. This strain was selected during an ongoing research programme aimed at finding a novel biological method for green nanosynthetic routes using the extremophiles in unexplored hypersaline habitats. The biosynthesized AgNPs were characterized and analyzed with UV–vis spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy and X-ray diffraction. Further, the AgNPs were found to be spherical in shape with an average particle size of about 5.1?nm, and it was stable in aqueous solution for three months period of storage at room temperature under dark condition. Also, the synthesized AgNPs significantly presented antimicrobial activity against Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi and Staphylococcus aureus. The above results suggested that the present work may provide a valuable reference and theoretical basis for further exploration on microbial biosynthesis of AgNPs by halotolerant bacteria.