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High Quality Draft Genome of Nakamurella Lactea Type Strain, a Rock Actinobacterium, and Emended Description of Nakamurella Lactea
Nouioui et al. Standards in Genomic Sciences (2017) 12:4 DOI 10.1186/s40793-016-0216-0 SHORTGENOMEREPORT Open Access High quality draft genome of Nakamurella lactea type strain, a rock actinobacterium, and emended description of Nakamurella lactea Imen Nouioui1, Markus Göker2, Lorena Carro1, Maria del Carmen Montero-Calasanz1*, Manfred Rohde3, Tanja Woyke4, Nikos C. Kyrpides4,5 and Hans-Peter Klenk1 Abstract Nakamurella lactea DLS-10T, isolated from rock in Korea, is one of the four type strains of the genus Nakamurella. In this study, we describe the high quality draft genome of N. lactea DLS-10T and its annotation. A summary of phenotypic data collected from previously published studies was also included. The genome of strain DLS-10T presents a size of 5.82 Mpb, 5100 protein coding genes, and a C + G content of 68.9%. Based on the genome analysis, emended description of N. lactea in terms of G + C content was also proposed. Keywords: Frankineae, Rare actinobacteria, Nakamurellaceae, Bioactive natural product, Next generation sequencing Introduction The availability of the genome of one more species in The genus Nakamurella, belong to the order Nakamur- the genus will provide vital baseline information for bet- ellales [1] and is one of the rare genera in the class ter understanding of the ecology of these rare actinobac- Actinobacteria [2]. The genus Nakamurella is the sole teria and their potential as source of bioactive natural and type genus of the family Nakamurellaceae,which products. In the present study, we summarise the replaced the family Microsphaeraceae [2] in 2004 [3]. phenotypic, physiological and chemotaxonomic, features The genus and family names were assigned in honour of N. -
Bioprospecting from Marine Sediments of New Brunswick, Canada: Exploring the Relationship Between Total Bacterial Diversity and Actinobacteria Diversity
Mar. Drugs 2014, 12, 899-925; doi:10.3390/md12020899 OPEN ACCESS marine drugs ISSN 1660-3397 www.mdpi.com/journal/marinedrugs Article Bioprospecting from Marine Sediments of New Brunswick, Canada: Exploring the Relationship between Total Bacterial Diversity and Actinobacteria Diversity Katherine Duncan 1, Bradley Haltli 2, Krista A. Gill 2 and Russell G. Kerr 1,2,* 1 Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3, Canada; E-Mail: [email protected] 2 Department of Chemistry, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3, Canada; E-Mails: [email protected] (B.H.); [email protected] (K.A.G.) * Author to whom correspondence should be addressed; E-Mail: [email protected]; Tel.: +1-902-566-0565; Fax: +1-902-566-7445. Received: 13 November 2013; in revised form: 7 January 2014 / Accepted: 21 January 2014 / Published: 13 February 2014 Abstract: Actinomycetes are an important resource for the discovery of natural products with therapeutic properties. Bioprospecting for actinomycetes typically proceeds without a priori knowledge of the bacterial diversity present in sampled habitats. In this study, we endeavored to determine if overall bacterial diversity in marine sediments, as determined by 16S rDNA amplicon pyrosequencing, could be correlated with culturable actinomycete diversity, and thus serve as a powerful tool in guiding future bioprospecting efforts. Overall bacterial diversity was investigated in eight marine sediments from four sites in New Brunswick, Canada, resulting in over 44,000 high quality sequences (x̄ = 5610 per sample). Analysis revealed all sites exhibited significant diversity (H’ = 5.4 to 6.7). -
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UCC Library and UCC researchers have made this item openly available. Please let us know how this has helped you. Thanks! Title Bacterial inhabitants of tumours: methods for exploration and exploitation Author(s) Walker, Sidney P. Publication date 2020-05-04 Original citation Walker, S. P. 2020. Bacterial inhabitants of tumours: methods for exploration and exploitation. PhD Thesis, University College Cork. Type of publication Doctoral thesis Rights © 2020, Sidney P. Walker. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Item downloaded http://hdl.handle.net/10468/10055 from Downloaded on 2021-10-08T08:21:36Z Coláiste na hOllscoile, Corcaigh THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, CORK School of Microbiology Bacterial inhabitants of tumours: Methods for exploration and exploitation Thesis presented by Sidney Walker Under the supervision of Dr. Mark Tangney and Dr. Marcus Claesson For the degree of Doctor of Philosophy 2016-2020 1 Contents Abstract .................................................................................................................................................. 3 Chapter I: Literature Review .............................................................................................................. 7 Section 1: Sequencing and the Microbiome ........................................................................ 7 The Microbiome ............................................................................................................... 8 Sequencing .................................................................................................................... -
Effect of Vertical Flow Exchange on Microbial Community Dis- Tributions in Hyporheic Zones
Article 1 by Heejung Kim and Kang-Kun Lee* Effect of vertical flow exchange on microbial community dis- tributions in hyporheic zones School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; *Corresponding author, E-mail: [email protected] (Received: November 2, 2018; Revised accepted: January 6, 2019) https://doi.org/10.18814/epiiugs/2019/019001 The effect of the vertical flow direction of hyporheic flux advance of hydrodynamic modeling has improved research of hydro- on the bacterial community is examined. Vertical velocity logical exchange processes at the hyporheic zone (Cardenas and Wil- change of the hyporheic zone was examined by installing son, 2007; Fleckenstein et al., 2010; Endreny et al., 2011). Also, this a piezometer on the site, and a total of 20,242 reads were zone has plentiful micro-organisms. The hyporheic zone constituents analyzed using a pyrosequencing assay to investigate the a dynamic hotspot (ecotone) where groundwater and surface water diversity of bacterial communities. Proteobacteria (55.1%) mix (Smith et al., 2008). were dominant in the hyporheic zone, and Bacteroidetes This area constitutes a flow path along which surface water down wells into the streambed sediment and groundwater up wells in the (16.5%), Actinobacteria (7.1%) and other bacteria phylum stream, travels for some distance before eventually mixing with (Firmicutes, Cyanobacteria, Chloroflexi, Planctomycetesm groundwater returns to the stream channel (Hassan et al., 2015). Sur- and unclassified phylum OD1) were identified. Also, the face water enters the hyporheic zone when the vertical hydraulic head hyporheic zone was divided into 3 points – down welling of surface water is greater than the groundwater (down welling). -
Alpine Soil Bacterial Community and Environmental Filters Bahar Shahnavaz
Alpine soil bacterial community and environmental filters Bahar Shahnavaz To cite this version: Bahar Shahnavaz. Alpine soil bacterial community and environmental filters. Other [q-bio.OT]. Université Joseph-Fourier - Grenoble I, 2009. English. tel-00515414 HAL Id: tel-00515414 https://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/tel-00515414 Submitted on 6 Sep 2010 HAL is a multi-disciplinary open access L’archive ouverte pluridisciplinaire HAL, est archive for the deposit and dissemination of sci- destinée au dépôt et à la diffusion de documents entific research documents, whether they are pub- scientifiques de niveau recherche, publiés ou non, lished or not. The documents may come from émanant des établissements d’enseignement et de teaching and research institutions in France or recherche français ou étrangers, des laboratoires abroad, or from public or private research centers. publics ou privés. THÈSE Pour l’obtention du titre de l'Université Joseph-Fourier - Grenoble 1 École Doctorale : Chimie et Sciences du Vivant Spécialité : Biodiversité, Écologie, Environnement Communautés bactériennes de sols alpins et filtres environnementaux Par Bahar SHAHNAVAZ Soutenue devant jury le 25 Septembre 2009 Composition du jury Dr. Thierry HEULIN Rapporteur Dr. Christian JEANTHON Rapporteur Dr. Sylvie NAZARET Examinateur Dr. Jean MARTIN Examinateur Dr. Yves JOUANNEAU Président du jury Dr. Roberto GEREMIA Directeur de thèse Thèse préparée au sien du Laboratoire d’Ecologie Alpine (LECA, UMR UJF- CNRS 5553) THÈSE Pour l’obtention du titre de Docteur de l’Université de Grenoble École Doctorale : Chimie et Sciences du Vivant Spécialité : Biodiversité, Écologie, Environnement Communautés bactériennes de sols alpins et filtres environnementaux Bahar SHAHNAVAZ Directeur : Roberto GEREMIA Soutenue devant jury le 25 Septembre 2009 Composition du jury Dr. -
Abstract Daughtry, Katheryne Virginia
ABSTRACT DAUGHTRY, KATHERYNE VIRGINIA. Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of Lactobacillus buchneri Strains Isolated from Spoiled Fermented Cucumber. (Under the direction of Dr. Rodolphe Barrangou and Dr. Suzanne D. Johanningsmeier). Lactobacillus buchneri is a facultative anaerobe and member of the lactic acid bacteria. L. buchneri has been isolated from various environments, but most commonly from decomposing plant material, such as silage and spoiled food products, including wine, beer, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, and fermented cucumber. Recently, the metabolic pathway for the conversion of lactic acid to acetic acid and 1,2-propanediol was annotated in this species. Although this metabolic pathway is not common in most lactic acid bacteria, L. buchneri degrades lactate under various conditions. Lactic acid utilization in fermented cucumbers leads to a rise in pH, ultimately spoiling the product. In previous studies, strains of L. buchneri isolated from fermented cucumber spoiled displayed variation in colony morphologies. It was predicted the isolates were phenotypically and genotypically diverse, and that the abilities to degrade lactic acid may be strain specific. To examine this hypothesis, thirty-five L. buchneri cultures isolated from spoiled fermented cucumber and the type strain isolated from tomato pulp were characterized and unique strains were subjected to whole genome sequencing. Each isolate was genotypically and phenotypically characterized using 16S rDNA sequencing, DiversiLab® rep-PCR, colony morphology on MRS agar, carbohydrate profiling, growth rates in MRS media, and the ability to degrade lactic acid in a modified MRS medium. Great diversity in colony morphology revealed variations of color (ranging from opaque yellow to white), texture (brittle, viscous, or powdery), shape (umbonate, flat, circular, or irregular) and size (1 mm- 11mm). -
Molecular Mechanisms of Inhibition of Streptococcus Species by Phytochemicals
molecules Review Molecular Mechanisms of Inhibition of Streptococcus Species by Phytochemicals Soheila Abachi 1, Song Lee 2 and H. P. Vasantha Rupasinghe 1,* 1 Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, Truro, NS PO Box 550, Canada; [email protected] 2 Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS PO Box 15000, Canada; [email protected] * Correspondence: [email protected]; Tel.: +1-902-893-6623 Academic Editors: Maurizio Battino, Etsuo Niki and José L. Quiles Received: 7 January 2016 ; Accepted: 6 February 2016 ; Published: 17 February 2016 Abstract: This review paper summarizes the antibacterial effects of phytochemicals of various medicinal plants against pathogenic and cariogenic streptococcal species. The information suggests that these phytochemicals have potential as alternatives to the classical antibiotics currently used for the treatment of streptococcal infections. The phytochemicals demonstrate direct bactericidal or bacteriostatic effects, such as: (i) prevention of bacterial adherence to mucosal surfaces of the pharynx, skin, and teeth surface; (ii) inhibition of glycolytic enzymes and pH drop; (iii) reduction of biofilm and plaque formation; and (iv) cell surface hydrophobicity. Collectively, findings from numerous studies suggest that phytochemicals could be used as drugs for elimination of infections with minimal side effects. Keywords: streptococci; biofilm; adherence; phytochemical; quorum sensing; S. mutans; S. pyogenes; S. agalactiae; S. pneumoniae 1. Introduction The aim of this review is to summarize the current knowledge of the antimicrobial activity of naturally occurring molecules isolated from plants against Streptococcus species, focusing on their mechanisms of action. This review will highlight the phytochemicals that could be used as alternatives or enhancements to current antibiotic treatments for Streptococcus species. -
Table S5. the Information of the Bacteria Annotated in the Soil Community at Species Level
Table S5. The information of the bacteria annotated in the soil community at species level No. Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species The number of contigs Abundance(%) 1 Firmicutes Bacilli Bacillales Bacillaceae Bacillus Bacillus cereus 1749 5.145782459 2 Bacteroidetes Cytophagia Cytophagales Hymenobacteraceae Hymenobacter Hymenobacter sedentarius 1538 4.52499338 3 Gemmatimonadetes Gemmatimonadetes Gemmatimonadales Gemmatimonadaceae Gemmatirosa Gemmatirosa kalamazoonesis 1020 3.000970902 4 Proteobacteria Alphaproteobacteria Sphingomonadales Sphingomonadaceae Sphingomonas Sphingomonas indica 797 2.344876284 5 Firmicutes Bacilli Lactobacillales Streptococcaceae Lactococcus Lactococcus piscium 542 1.594633558 6 Actinobacteria Thermoleophilia Solirubrobacterales Conexibacteraceae Conexibacter Conexibacter woesei 471 1.385742446 7 Proteobacteria Alphaproteobacteria Sphingomonadales Sphingomonadaceae Sphingomonas Sphingomonas taxi 430 1.265115184 8 Proteobacteria Alphaproteobacteria Sphingomonadales Sphingomonadaceae Sphingomonas Sphingomonas wittichii 388 1.141545794 9 Proteobacteria Alphaproteobacteria Sphingomonadales Sphingomonadaceae Sphingomonas Sphingomonas sp. FARSPH 298 0.876754244 10 Proteobacteria Alphaproteobacteria Sphingomonadales Sphingomonadaceae Sphingomonas Sorangium cellulosum 260 0.764953367 11 Proteobacteria Deltaproteobacteria Myxococcales Polyangiaceae Sorangium Sphingomonas sp. Cra20 260 0.764953367 12 Proteobacteria Alphaproteobacteria Sphingomonadales Sphingomonadaceae Sphingomonas Sphingomonas panacis 252 0.741416341 -
Probiotic Dairy Products Society of Dairy Technology Series
Probiotic Dairy Products Society of Dairy Technology Series Series Editor: Adnan Y. Tamime The Society of Dairy Technology has joined with Wiley‐Blackwell to produce a series of technical dairy‐related handbooks providing an invaluable resource for all those involved in the dairy industry; from practitioners to technologists working in both tradi- tional and modern large‐scale dairy operations. Probiotic Dairy Products, 2nd Edition, ISBN 9781119214106 by Adnan Y. Tamime and Linda V. Thomas (Editors) Microbial Toxins in Dairy Products, ISBN 9781118756430 by Adnan Y. Tamime (Editor) Biofilms in the Dairy Industry, ISBN 9781118876213 by Koon Hoong Teh, Steve Flint, John Brooks, and Geoff Knight (Editors) Milk and Dairy Products as Functional Foods, ISBN 9781444336832 by Ara Kanekanian (Editor) Membrane Processing: Dairy and Beverage Applications, ISBN 9781444333374 by Adnan Y. Tamime (Editor) Processed Cheese and Analogues, ISBN 9781405186421 by Adnan Y. Tamime (Editor) Technology of Cheesemaking, 2nd Edition, ISBN 9781405182980 by Barry A. Law and Adnan Y. Tamime (Editors) Dairy Fats and Related Products, ISBN 9781405150903 by Adnan Y. Tamime (Editor) Dairy Powders and Concentrated Products, ISBN 9781405157643 by Adnan Y. Tamime (Editor) Milk Processing and Quality Management, ISBN 9781405145305 by Adnan Y. Tamime (Editor) Cleaning‐in‐Place: Dairy, Food and Beverage Operations, 3rd Edition, ISBN 9781405155038 by Adnan Y. Tamime (Editor) Structure of Dairy Products, ISBN 9781405129756 by Adnan Y. Tamime (Editor) Brined Cheeses, ISBN 9781405124607 by Adnan Y. Tamime (Editor) Fermented Milks, ISBN 9780632064588 by Adnan Y. Tamime (Editor) Probiotic Dairy Products, ISBN 9781405121248 by Adnan Y. Tamime (Editor) Probiotic Dairy Products Second Edition Edited by Adnan Y. -
United States Patent (10) Patent No.: US 7820,184 B2 Stritzker Et Al
USOO782O184B2 (12) United States Patent (10) Patent No.: US 7820,184 B2 Stritzker et al. (45) Date of Patent: Oct. 26, 2010 (54) METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR 5,833,975 A 1 1/1998 Paoletti et al. ............. 424.93.2 DETECTION OF MICROORGANISMS AND 5,976,796. A 1 1/1999 Szalay et al. ................... 435/6 SirNRTREATMENT OF DISEASES AND 6,025,155 A 2/2000 Hadlaczky et al. ......... 435/69.1 6,045,802 A 4/2000 Schlom et al. ........... 424,199.1 (75) Inventors: Jochen Harald Stritzker, Kissing (DE); 6,077,697 A 6/2000 Hadlaczky et al. 435/1723 Phil Hill, West Bridgford (GB); Aladar 6,080,849 A 6/2000 Bermudes et al. .......... 536,23.7 A. Szalay, Highland, CA (US); Yong A. 6,093,700 A 7/2000 Mastrangelo et al. ......... 514,44 Yu, San Diego, CA (US) 6,099,848. A 8/2000 Frankel et al. ........... 424,246.1 6,106,826 A 8/2000 Brandt et al. .............. 424.93.2 (73) Assignee: stylus Corporation, San Diego, CA 6, 190,657 B1 2/2001 Pawelek et al. ............ 424,931 6,217,847 B1 4/2001 Contaget al. ................ 4249.1 (*) Notice: Subject to any disclaimer, the term of this 6,232,523 B1 5/2001 Tan et al. ...................... 800, 10 patent is extended or adjusted under 35 6,235,967 B1 5/2001 Tan et al. ...................... 800, 10 U.S.C. 154(b) by 362 days. 6,235,968 B1 5/2001 Tan et al. ...................... 800, 10 6,251,384 B1 6/2001 Tan et al. -
(Polyphaga, Chrysomelidae) Amália Torrez
UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL PAULISTA “JÚLIO DE MESQUITA FILHO” INSTITUTO DE BIOCIÊNCIAS – RIO CLARO PROGRAMA DE PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO EM CIÊNCIAS BIOLÓGICAS (BIOLOGIA CELULAR E MOLECULAR) MECANISMOS DE DIFERENCIAÇÃO CROMOSSÔMICA EM BESOUROS DA SUBFAMÍLIA CASSIDINAE S.L. (POLYPHAGA, CHRYSOMELIDAE) AMÁLIA TORREZAN LOPES Tese apresentada ao Instituto de Biociências do Câmpus de Rio Claro, Universidade Estadual Paulista, como parte dos requisitos para obtenção do título de Doutora em Ciências Biológicas (Biologia Celular e Molecular) Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brasil Março de 2016 AMÁLIA TORREZAN LOPES MECANISMOS DE DIFERENCIAÇÃO CROMOSSÔMICA EM BESOUROS DA SUBFAMÍLIA CASSIDINAE S.L. (POLYPHAGA, CHRYSOMELIDAE) Orientadora: Profa. Dra. Marielle Cristina Schneider Tese apresentada ao Instituto de Biociências do Câmpus de Rio Claro, Universidade Estadual Paulista, como parte dos requisitos para obtenção do título de Doutora em Ciências Biológicas (Biologia Celular e Molecular) Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brasil Março de 2016 Lopes, Amália Torrezan 591.15 Mecanismos de diferenciação cromossômica em besouros L864m da subfamília Cassidinae s.l. (Polyphaga, Chrysomelidae) / Amália Torrezan Lopes. - Rio Claro, 2016 145 f. : il., figs., tabs. Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual Paulista, Instituto de Biociências de Rio Claro Orientadora: Marielle Cristina Schneider 1. Genética animal. 2. Cariótipo. 3. Genes ribossomais. 4. Heterocromatina constitutiva. 5. Meiose. 6. Sistema cromossômico sexual. I. Título. Ficha Catalográfica elaborada pela STATI - Biblioteca da UNESP Campus de Rio Claro/SP Dedido este trabalho a família Lopes, Edison, Iriana e Ramon, a minha avó Dulce, e a meu marido Henrique, que sempre apoiaram e incentivaram as minhas escolhas. AGRADECIMENTOS Aos meus pais, Edison Lopes e Iriana Lopes, por todo amor, carinho e compreensão. Por estarem sempre ao meu lado torcendo por mim e ajudando a passar mais esta etapa da vida. -
Nakamurella Lactea Type Strain, a Rock Actinobacterium, and Emended Description of Nakamurella Lactea
Nouioui I, Goker M, Carro L, Montero-Calasanz MD, Rohde M, Woyke T, Kyrpides NC, Klenk HP. High quality draft genome of Nakamurella lactea type strain, a rock actinobacterium, and emended description of Nakamurella lactea. Standards in Genomic Sciences 2017, 12, 4. Copyright: This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license, and indicate if changes were made. DOI link to article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40793-016-0216-0 Date deposited: 29/03/2017 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License Newcastle University ePrints - eprint.ncl.ac.uk Nouioui et al. Standards in Genomic Sciences (2017) 12:4 DOI 10.1186/s40793-016-0216-0 SHORTGENOMEREPORT Open Access High quality draft genome of Nakamurella lactea type strain, a rock actinobacterium, and emended description of Nakamurella lactea Imen Nouioui1, Markus Göker2, Lorena Carro1, Maria del Carmen Montero-Calasanz1*, Manfred Rohde3, Tanja Woyke4, Nikos C. Kyrpides4,5 and Hans-Peter Klenk1 Abstract Nakamurella lactea DLS-10T, isolated from rock in Korea, is one of the four type strains of the genus Nakamurella. In this study, we describe the high quality draft genome of N. lactea DLS-10T and its annotation. A summary of phenotypic data collected from previously published studies was also included. The genome of strain DLS-10T presents a size of 5.82 Mpb, 5100 protein coding genes, and a C + G content of 68.9%.