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- Different Adaption Strategies of Abundant and Rare Microbial Communities in Sediment and Water of East Dongting Lake.
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Yabing Gu, Junsheng Li, Zhenghua Liu, Min Zhang, Zhaoyue Yang, Huaqun Yin, Liyuan Chai, Delong Meng, Nengwen Xiao
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J. Microbiol. 2024;62(10):829-843. Published online October 22, 2024
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12275-024-00171-8
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- The dynamics of aquatic microbes is of great importance for comprehending the acclimatisation and evolution of microorganisms in lake ecology. However, little is known about the adaption strategies of microbial communities in East Dongting Lake, which had special and complexity geographical characteristics. A semi-enclosed lake area (A) and a waterway connected to Yangtze River (B) both existed in the lake zone. Here, we investigated bacterial and fungal community diversity, community network and community assembly processes in sediment and water. The results indicated that the proportion of OTU numbers and their relative abundance for rare and abundant taxa were different obviously between sediment and water, but not between bacteria and fungi. However, abundant subcommunities dominated the shifts of bacterial community diversity and structure in A region, while rare subcommunities for fungal community diversity.
Compared to fungal community, bacterial network was more compact and more key stones were identified as rare taxa. In addition, stochastic processes (dispersal limitation) drove the community assembly of abundant and rare subcommunities, but the effects of deterministic processes (including variable and heterogeneous selections) affected more on rare rather than abundant taxa. Partial Mantel test further indicated that the effect of environmental factors was a stronger force in shaping abundant bacterial subcommunities (TOC, NH4+-N, TN, and ORP) and rare fungal subcommunities (ORP). Environmental factors explained more of the variation in bacterial community structure than that in fungal community structure, although they had additional effects on fungal community diversity and community assembly. Moreover, bacterial community affected the fungal community as a biotic factor in water. This research provided new insights into better understanding of microbial communities in the complex environment of the East Dongting Lake.
- Environmental Adaptability and Roles in Ammonia Oxidation of Aerobic Ammonia-Oxidizing Microorganisms in the Surface Sediments of East China Sea.
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Wenhui Li, Yu Zhen, Yuhong Yang, Daling Wang, Hui He
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J. Microbiol. 2024;62(10):845-858. Published online August 30, 2024
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12275-024-00166-5
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- This study investigated the community characteristics and environmental influencing factors of ammonia-oxidizing archaea (AOA) and ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AOB) in the surface sediments of the East China Sea. The research found no consistent pattern in the richness and diversity of AOA and AOB with respect to the distance from the shore, indicating a complex interplay of factors. The expression levels of AOA amoA gene and AOB amoA gene in the surface sediments of the East China Sea ranged from 4.49 × 102 to 2.17 × 106 copies per gram of sediment and from 6.6 × 101 to 7.65 × 104 copies per gram of sediment, respectively. Salinity (31.77 to 34.53 PSU) and nitrate concentration (1.51 to 10.12 μmol/L) were identified as key environmental factors significantly affecting the AOA community, while salinity and temperature (13.71 to 19.50 °C) were crucial for the AOB community. The study also found that AOA, dominated by the Nitrosopumilaceae family, exhibited higher gene expression levels than AOB, suggesting a more significant role in ammonia oxidation. The expression of AOB was sensitive to multiple environmental factors, indicating a responsive role in nitrogen cycles and ecosystem health. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the biogeochemical processes and ecological roles of ammonia-oxidizing microorganisms in marine sediments.
Review
- The Role of Extracellular Vesicles in Pandemic Viral Infections.
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Woosung Shim, Anjae Lee, Jung-Hyun Lee
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J. Microbiol. 2024;62(6):419-427. Published online June 25, 2024
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12275-024-00144-x
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- Extracellular vesicles (EVs), of diverse origin and content, are membranous structures secreted by a broad range of cell types. Recent advances in molecular biology have highlighted the pivotal role of EVs in mediating intercellular communication, facilitated by their ability to transport a diverse range of biomolecules, including proteins, lipids, DNA, RNA and metabolites. A striking feature of EVs is their ability to exert dual effects during viral infections, involving both proviral and antiviral effects. This review explores the dual roles of EVs, particularly in the context of pandemic viruses such as HIV-1 and SARS-CoV-2. On the one hand, EVs can enhance viral replication and exacerbate pathogenesis by transferring viral components to susceptible cells. On the other hand, they have intrinsic antiviral properties, including activation of immune responses and direct inhibition of viral infection. By exploring these contrasting functions, our review emphasizes the complexity of EV-mediated interactions in viral pathogenesis and highlights their potential as targets for therapeutic intervention. The insights obtained from investigating EVs in the context of HIV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 provide a deeper understanding of viral mechanisms and pathologies, and offer a new perspective on managing and mitigating the impact of these global health challenges.
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- Antiviral Activity Against SARS‑CoV‑2 Variants Using in Silico and in Vitro Approaches
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Hee-Jung Lee , Hanul Choi , Aleksandra Nowakowska , Lin-Woo Kang , Minjee Kim , Young Bong Kim
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J. Microbiol. 2023;61(7):703-711. Published online June 26, 2023
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12275-023-00062-4
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- Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emergence in 2019 led to global health crises and the persistent
risk of viral mutations. To combat SARS-CoV-2 variants, researchers have explored new approaches to identifying
potential targets for coronaviruses. This study aimed to identify SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors using drug repurposing. In silico
studies and network pharmacology were conducted to validate targets and coronavirus-associated diseases to select potential
candidates, and in vitro assays were performed to evaluate the antiviral effects of the candidate drugs to elucidate the
mechanisms of the viruses at the molecular level and determine the effective antiviral drugs for them. Plaque and cytopathic
effect reduction were evaluated, and real-time quantitative reverse transcription was used to evaluate the antiviral activity
of the candidate drugs against SARS-CoV-2 variants in vitro. Finally, a comparison was made between the molecular docking
binding affinities of fenofibrate and remdesivir (positive control) to conventional and identified targets validated from
protein–protein interaction (PPI). Seven candidate drugs were obtained based on the biological targets of the coronavirus,
and potential targets were identified by constructing complex disease targets and PPI networks. Among the candidates,
fenofibrate exhibited the strongest inhibition effect 1 h after Vero E6 cell infection with SARS-CoV-2 variants. This study
identified potential targets for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and SARS-CoV-2 and suggested fenofibrate as a potential
therapy for COVID-19.
Review
- Manganese Transporter Proteins in Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium
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Nakyeong Ha , Eun-Jin Lee
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J. Microbiol. 2023;61(3):289-296. Published online March 2, 2023
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12275-023-00027-7
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- The metal cofactors are essential for the function of many enzymes. The host restricts the metal acquisition of pathogens for
their immunity and the pathogens have evolved many ways to obtain metal ions for their survival and growth. Salmonella
enterica serovar Typhimurium also needs several metal cofactors for its survival, and manganese has been found to contribute
to Salmonella pathogenesis. Manganese helps Salmonella withstand oxidative and nitrosative stresses. In addition,
manganese affects glycolysis and the reductive TCA, which leads to the inhibition of energetic and biosynthetic metabolism.
Therefore, manganese homeostasis is crucial for full virulence of Salmonella. Here, we summarize the current information
about three importers and two exporters of manganese that have been identified in Salmonella. MntH, SitABCD, and ZupT
have been shown to participate in manganese uptake. mntH and sitABCD are upregulated by low manganese concentration,
oxidative stress, and host NRAMP1 level. mntH also contains a Mn2+-
dependent riboswitch in its 5′ UTR. Regulation of
zupT expression requires further investigation. MntP and YiiP have been identified as manganese efflux proteins. mntP is
transcr!ptionally activated by MntR at high manganese levels and repressed its activity by MntS at low manganese levels.
Regulation of yiiP requires further analysis, but it has been shown that yiiP expression is not dependent on MntS. Besides
these five transporters, there might be additional transporters that need to be identified.
Journal Articles
- Transcript-specific selective translation by specialized ribosomes bearing genome-encoded heterogeneous rRNAs in V. vulnificus CMCP6
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Younkyung Choi , Minju Joo , Wooseok Song , Minho Lee , Hana Hyeon , Hyun-Lee Kim , Ji-Hyun Yeom , Kangseok Lee , Eunkyoung Shin
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J. Microbiol. 2022;60(12):1162-1167. Published online November 24, 2022
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12275-022-2437-9
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- Ribosomes composed of genome-encoded heterogeneous
rRNAs are implicated in the rapid adaptation of bacterial
cells to environmental changes. A previous study showed that
ribosomes bearing the most heterogeneous rRNAs expressed
from the rrnI operon (I-ribosomes) are implicated in the preferential
translation of a subset of mRNAs, including hspA
and tpiA, in Vibrio vulnificus CMCP6. In this study, we show
that HspA nascent peptides were predominantly bound to
I-ribosomes. Specifically, I-ribosomes were enriched more
than two-fold in ribosomes that were pulled down by immunoprecipitation
of HspA peptides compared with the proportion
of I-ribosomes in crude ribosomes and ribosomes pulled
down by immunoprecipitation of RNA polymerase subunit
ß peptides in the wild-type (WT) and rrnI-completed strains.
Other methods that utilized the incorporation of an affinity
tag in 23S rRNA or chimeric rRNA tethering 16S and 23S
rRNAs, which generated specialized functional ribosomes
in Escherichia coli, did not result in functional I-ribosomes
in V. vulnificus CMCP6. This study provides direct evidence
of the preferential translation of hspA mRNA by I-ribosomes.
- The efficacy of a 2,4-diaminoquinazoline compound as an intranasal vaccine adjuvant to protect against influenza A virus infection in vivo
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Kyungseob Noh , Eun Ju Jeong , Timothy An , Jin Soo Shin , Hyejin Kim , Soo Bong Han , Meehyein Kim
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J. Microbiol. 2022;60(5):550-559. Published online April 18, 2022
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12275-022-1661-7
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- Adjuvants are substances added to vaccines to enhance antigen-
specific immune responses or to protect antigens from
rapid elimination. As pattern recognition receptors, Toll-like
receptors 7 (TLR7) and 8 (TLR8) activate the innate immune
system by sensing endosomal single-stranded RNA of RNA
viruses. Here, we investigated if a 2,4-diaminoquinazolinebased
TLR7/8 agonist, (S)-3-((2-amino-8-fluoroquinazolin-
4-yl)amino)hexan-1-ol (named compound 31), could be used
as an adjuvant to enhance the serological and mucosal immunity
of an inactivated influenza A virus vaccine. The compound induced
the production of proinflammatory cytokines in macrophages.
In a dose-response analysis, intranasal administration
of 1 μg compound 31 together with an inactivated vaccine
(0.5 μg) to mice not only enhanced virus-specific IgG and
IgA production but also neutralized influenza A virus with
statistical significance. Notably, in a virus-challenge model,
the combination of the vaccine and compound 31 alleviated
viral infection-mediated loss of body weight and increased
survival rates by 40% compared with vaccine only-treated mice.
We suggest that compound 31 is a promising lead compound
for developing mucosal vaccine adjuvants to protect against
respiratory RNA viruses such as influenza viruses and potentially
coronaviruses.
Reviews
- Protective and pathogenic role of humoral responses in COVID-19
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Uni Park , Nam-Hyuk Cho
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J. Microbiol. 2022;60(3):268-275. Published online March 2, 2022
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12275-022-2037-8
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- Since the advent of SARS-CoV-2 in Dec. 2019, the global endeavor
to identify the pathogenic mechanism of COVID-19
has been ongoing. Although humoral immunity including
neutralizing activity play an important role in protection from
the viral pathogen, dysregulated antibody responses may be
associated with the pathogenic progression of COVID-19,
especially in high-risk individuals. In addition, SARS-CoV-2
spike-specific antibodies acquired by prior infection or vaccination
act as immune pressure, driving continuous population
turnover by selecting for antibody-escaping mutations.
Here, we review accumulating knowledge on the potential
role of humoral immune responses in COVID-19, primarily
focusing on their beneficial and pathogenic properties. Understanding
the multifaceted regulatory mechanisms of humoral
responses during SARS-CoV-2 infection can help us to develop
more effective therapeutics, as well as protective measures
against the ongoing pandemic.
- Transmissibility and pathogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 variants in animal models
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Young-Il Kim , Mark Anthony B. Casel , Young Ki Choi
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J. Microbiol. 2022;60(3):255-267. Published online March 2, 2022
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12275-022-2033-z
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- As of February 2022, SARS-CoV-2 is still one of the most
serious public health threats due to its high mortality rate and
rapid spread of novel variants. Since the first outbreak in 2019,
general understanding of SARS-CoV-2 has been improved
through basic and clinical studies; however, knowledge gaps
still exist in our understanding of the emerging novel SARSCoV-
2 variants, which impacts the corresponding development
of vaccines and therapeutics. Especially, accumulation of
mutations in SARS-CoV-2 and rapid spread in populations
with previous immunity has resulted in selection of variants
that evade the host immune response. This phenomenon threatens
to render current SARS-CoV-2 vaccines ineffective for
controlling the pandemic. Proper animal models are essential
for detailed investigations into the viral etiology, transmission
and pathogenesis mechanisms, as well as evaluation of the
efficacy of vaccine candidates against recent SARS-CoV-2
variants. Further, the choice of animal model for each research
topic is important for researchers to gain better knowledge
of recent SARS-CoV-2 variants. Here, we review the advantages
and limitations of each animal model, including mice,
hamsters, ferrets, and non-human primates, to elucidate variant
SARS-CoV-2 etiology and transmission and to evaluate
therapeutic and vaccine efficacy.
Journal Articles
- Characterization and validation of an alternative reference bacterium Korean Pharmacopoeia Staphylococcus aureus strain
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Ye Won An , Young Sill Choi , Mi-ran Yun , Chihwan Choi , Su Yeon Kim
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J. Microbiol. 2022;60(2):187-191. Published online January 7, 2022
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12275-022-1335-5
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- The National Culture Collection of Pathogens (NCCP) is a
microbial resource bank in Korea that collects pathogen resources
causing infectious disease in human and distributes
them for research and education. The NCCP bank attempts
to discover strains with various characteristics and specific
purposes to provide diverse resources to researchers. Staphylococcus
aureus American Type Culture Collection (ATCC)
6538P is used as a reference strain in the microbial assay for
antibiotics in the Korean and in the United States Pharmacopoeias.
We aimed to analyze domestically isolated microbial
resources from the NCCP to replace the S. aureus reference
strain. Staphylococcus aureus strains were identified using matrix-
assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass
spectrometry and the VITEK-2 system and characterized by
multilocus sequence typing, 16S rRNA sequencing, and antibiotic
susceptibility testing. Several candidate strains had similar
characteristics as the reference strain. Among them, the
nucleotide sequence of the 16S rRNA region of NCCP 16830
was 100% identical to that of the reference strain; it was sensitive
to six types of antibiotics and showed results most similar
to the reference strain. A validity evaluation was conducted
using the cylinder-plate method. NCCP 16830 presented
valid results and had the same performance as ATCC
6538P; therefore, it was selected as an alternative candidate
strain.
- Non-mitochondrial aconitase regulates the expression of iron-uptake genes by controlling the RNA turnover process in fission yeast
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Soo-Yeon Cho , Soo-Jin Jung , Kyoung-Dong Kim , Jung-Hye Roe
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J. Microbiol. 2021;59(12):1075-1082. Published online October 26, 2021
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12275-021-1438-4
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- Aconitase, a highly conserved protein across all domains of
life, functions in converting citrate to isocitrate in the tricarboxylic
acid cycle. Cytosolic aconitase is also known to act as
an iron regulatory protein in mammals, binding to the RNA
hairpin structures known as iron-responsive elements within
the untranslated regions of specific RNAs. Aconitase-2 (Aco2)
in fission yeast is a fusion protein consisting of an aconitase
and a mitochondrial ribosomal protein, bL21, residing not
only in mitochondria but also in cytosol and the nucleus. To
investigate the role of Aco2 in the nucleus and cytoplasm of
fission yeast, we analyzed the transcriptome of aco2ΔN mutant
that is deleted of nuclear localization signal (NLS). RNA
sequencing revealed that the aco2ΔN mutation caused increase
in mRNAs encoding iron uptake transporters, such as
Str1, Str3, and Shu1. The half-lives of mRNAs for these genes
were found to be significantly longer in the aco2ΔN mutant
than the wild-type strain, suggesting the role of Aco2 in mRNA
turnover. The three conserved cysteines required for the catalytic
activity of aconitase were not necessary for this role.
The UV cross-linking RNA immunoprecipitation analysis
revealed that Aco2 directly bound to the mRNAs of iron uptake
transporters. Aco2-mediated degradation of iron-uptake
mRNAs appears to utilize exoribonuclease pathway that involves
Rrp6 as evidenced by genetic interactions. These results
reveal a novel role of non-mitochondrial aconitase protein
in the mRNA turnover in fission yeast to fine-tune iron
homeostasis, independent of regulation by transcriptional
repressor Fep1.
- Zinc-binding domain mediates pleiotropic functions of Yvh1 in Cryptococcus neoformans
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Jae-Hyung Jin , Myung Kyung Choi , Hyun-Soo Cho , Yong-Sun Bahn
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J. Microbiol. 2021;59(7):658-665. Published online July 1, 2021
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12275-021-1287-1
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- Yvh1 is a dual-specificity phosphatase (DUSP) that is evolutionarily
conserved in eukaryotes, including yeasts and humans.
Yvh1 is involved in the vegetative growth, differentiation,
and virulence of animal and plant fungal pathogens.
All Yvh1 orthologs have a conserved DUSP catalytic domain
at the N-terminus and a zinc-binding (ZB) domain with two
zinc fingers (ZFs) at the C-terminus. Although the DUSP domain
is implicated in the regulation of MAPK signaling in
humans, only the ZB domain is essential for most cellular
functions of Yvh1 in fungi. This study aimed to analyze the
functions of the DUSP and ZB domains of Yvh1 in the human
fungal pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans, whose Yvh1
(CnYvh1) contains a DUSP domain at the C-terminus and
a ZB domain at the N-terminus. Notably, CnYvh1 has an extended
internal domain between the two ZF motifs in the ZB
domain. To elucidate the function of each domain, we constructed
individual domain deletions and swapping strains
by complementing the yvh1Δ mutant with wild-type (WT)
or mutated YVH1 alleles and examined their Yvh1-dependent
phenotypes, including growth under varying stress conditions,
mating, and virulence factor production. Here, we found
that the complementation of the yvh1Δ mutant with the mutated
YVH1 alleles having two ZFs of the ZB domain, but not
the DUSP and extended internal domains, restored the WT
phenotypic traits in the yvh1Δ mutant. In conclusion, the
ZB domain, but not the N-terminal DUSP domain, plays a
pivotal role in the pathobiological functions of cryptococcal
Yvh1.
- Comparative genomics analysis of Pediococcus acidilactici species
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Zhenzhen Li , Qi Song , Mingming Wang , Junli Ren , Songling Liu , Shancen Zhao
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J. Microbiol. 2021;59(6):573-583. Published online May 15, 2021
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- Pediococcus acidilactici is a reliable bacteriocin producer and
a promising probiotic species with wide application in the
food and health industry. However, the underlying genetic
features of this species have not been analyzed. In this study,
we performed a comprehensive comparative genomic analysis
of 41 P. acidilactici strains from various ecological niches.
The bacteriocin production of 41 strains were predicted and
three kinds of bacteriocin encoding genes were identified in
11 P. acidilactici strains, namely pediocin PA-1, enterolysin
A, and colicin-B. Moreover, whole-genome analysis showed
a high genetic diversity within the population, mainly related
to a large proportion of variable genomes, mobile elements,
and hypothetical genes obtained through horizontal gene
transfer. In addition, comparative genomics also facilitated
the genetic explanation of the adaptation for host environment,
which specify the protection mechanism against the
invasion of foreign DNA (i.e. CRISPR/Cas locus), as well as
carbohydrate fermentation. The 41 strains of P. acidilactici
can metabolize a variety of carbon sources, which enhances
the adaptability of this species and survival in different environments.
This study evaluated the antibacterial ability, genome
evolution, and ecological flexibility of P. acidilactici
from the perspective of genetics and provides strong supporting
evidence for its industrial development and application.
- Differences in seroprevalence between epicenter and non-epicenter areas of the COVID-19 outbreak in South Korea
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Hye Won Jeong , Hyun-Ha Chang , Eun Ji Kim , Yu Kyung Kim , Se-Mi Kim , Eun-Ha Kim , Young-Il Kim , Mark Anthony B. Casel , Seong-Gyu Kim , Rare Rollon , Seung-Gyu Jang , Kwang-Min Yu , Hee-Sung Kim , Hee Sue Park , Su-Jin Park , Yong-Dae Kim , Eung-Gook Kim , Young Ki Choi
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J. Microbiol. 2021;59(5):530-533. Published online April 28, 2021
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- To compare the standardized severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) seroprevalence of high
epicenter region with non-epicenter region, serological studies
were performed with a total of 3,268 sera from Daegu City
and 3,981 sera from Chungbuk Province. Indirect immunofluorescence
assay (IFA) for SARS-CoV-2 IgG results showed
a high seroprevalence rate in the Daegu City (epicenter) compared
with a non-epicenter area (Chungbuk Province) (1.27%
vs. 0.91%, P = 0.0358). It is noteworthy that the highest seroprevalence
in Daegu City was found in elderly patients (70’s)
whereas young adult patients (20’s) in Chungbuk Province
showed the highest seroprevalence. Neutralizing antibody
(NAb) titers were found in three samples from Daegu City
(3/3, 268, 0.09%) while none of the samples from Chungbuk
Province were NAb positive. These results demonstrated that
even following the large outbreak, the seropositive rate of
SARS-CoV-2 in the general population remained low in
South Korea.
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- Aequoribacter fuscus gen. nov., sp. nov., a new member of the family Halieaceae, isolated from coastal seawater
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Shan-Hui Li , Jaeho Song , Ilnam Kang , Juchan Hwang , Jang-Cheon Cho
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J. Microbiol. 2020;58(6):463-471. Published online May 27, 2020
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- A Gram-stain-negative, rod-shaped, obligately aerobic, nonflagellated,
and chemoheterotrophic bacterium, designated
IMCC3088T, was isolated from coastal seawater of the Yellow
Sea. The 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis indicated that
this strain belonged to the family Halieaceae which shared
the highest sequence similarities with Luminiphilus syltensis
NOR5-1BT (94.5%) and Halioglobus pacificus S1-72T (94.5%),
followed by 92.3–94.3% sequence similarities with other species
within the aforementioned family. Phylogenetic analyses
demonstrated that strain IMCC3088T was robustly clustered
with Luminiphilus syltensis NOR5-1BT within the family
Halieaceae. However, average amino acid identity (AAI), percentages
of conserved proteins (POCP), average nucleotide
identity (ANI), and alignment fraction (AF) between strain
IMCC3088T and Luminiphilus syltensis NOR5-1BT were 54.5%,
47.7%, 68.0%, and 16.5%, respectively, suggesting that they
belonged to different genera. Whole-genome sequencing of
strain IMCC3088T revealed a 3.1 Mbp genome size with a
DNA G + C content of 51.7 mol%. The genome encoded diverse
metabolic pathways including sulfur oxidation, phenol
degradation, and proteorhodopsin phototrophy. Mono-unsaturated
fatty acids were found to be the predominant cellular
fatty acid components in the strain. Phosphatidylethanolamine,
phosphatidylglycerol, and diphosphatidylglycerol
were the primarily identified polar lipids, and ubiquinone-8
was identified as a major respiratory quinone. The taxonomic
data collected herein suggested that strain IMCC3088T represented
a novel genus and species of the family Halieaceae,
for which the name Aequoribacter fuscus gen. nov., sp. nov.
is proposed with the type strain (= KACC 15529T = NBRC
108213T).
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