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Characterization of the medium- and long-chain n-alkanes degrading Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain SJTD-1 and its alkane hydroxylase genes.

ABSTRACT: A gram-negative aliphatic hydrocarbon-degrading bacterium SJTD-1 isolated from oil-contaminated soil was identified as Pseudomonas aeruginosa by comparative analyses of the 16S rRNA sequence, phenotype, and physiological features. SJTD-1 could efficiently mineralize medium- and long-chain n-alkanes (C12-C30) as its sole carbon source within seven days, showing the most optimal growth on n-hexadecane, followed by n-octadecane, and n-eicosane. In 36 h, 500 mg/L of tetradecane, hexadecane, and octadecane were transformed completely; and 2 g/L n-hexadecane was degraded to undetectable levels within 72 h. Two putative alkane-degrading genes (gene 3623 and gene 4712) were characterized and our results indicated that their gene products were rate-limiting enzymes involved in the synergetic catabolism of C12-C16 alkanes. On the basis of bioinformatics and transcriptional analysis, two P450 monooxygenases, along with a putative AlmA-like oxygenase, were examined. Genetically defective mutants lacking the characteristic alkane hydroxylase failed to degrade n-octadecane, thereby suggesting a different catalytic mechanism for the microbial transformation of alkanes with chain lengths over C18.

SUBMITTER: Liu H

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4148322 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Characterization of the medium- and long-chain n-alkanes degrading Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain SJTD-1 and its alkane hydroxylase genes.

Liu Huan H Xu Jing J Liang Rubing R Liu Jianhua J

PloS one 20140828 8

A gram-negative aliphatic hydrocarbon-degrading bacterium SJTD-1 isolated from oil-contaminated soil was identified as Pseudomonas aeruginosa by comparative analyses of the 16S rRNA sequence, phenotype, and physiological features. SJTD-1 could efficiently mineralize medium- and long-chain n-alkanes (C12-C30) as its sole carbon source within seven days, showing the most optimal growth on n-hexadecane, followed by n-octadecane, and n-eicosane. In 36 h, 500 mg/L of tetradecane, hexadecane, and octa ...[more]

PMID: 25165808

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Project description:The opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain PAO1 is able to use a variety of organic pollutants as growth substrates, including the anionic detergent sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and long-chain alkanes. While the enzymes initiating SDS and alkane degradation are well known, the subsequent enzymatic steps for degradation of the derived primary long-chain alcohols have not yet been identified. By evaluating genes specifically induced during growth with SDS, a gene cluster encoding a putative alcohol dehydrogenase (PA0364/LaoA), a probable inner membrane protein (PA0365/LaoB), and a presumable aldehyde dehydrogenase (PA0366/LaoC) was identified and designated the Lao (long-chain-alcohol/aldehyde-oxidation) system. Growth experiments with deletion mutants with SDS, 1-dodecanol, and alkanes revealed that LaoA and LaoB are involved in the degradation of primary long-chain alcohols. Moreover, detection of 1-dodecanol oxidation in cell extracts by activity staining revealed an interdependency of LaoA and LaoB for efficient 1-dodecanol oxidation. An in silico analysis yielded no well-characterized homologue proteins for LaoA and LaoB. Furthermore, a gene adjacent to the lao gene cluster encodes a putative transcriptional regulator (PA0367/LaoR). A laoR deletion mutant exhibited constitutive expression of LaoA and LaoB, indicating that LaoR is a repressor for the expression of laoABC Taken together, these results showed that the proteins LaoA and LaoB constitute a novel oxidation system for long-chain alcohols derived from pollutants.IMPORTANCE The versatile and highly adaptive bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa is able to colonize a variety of habitats, including anthropogenic environments, where it is often challenged with toxic compounds. Its ability to degrade such compounds and to use them as growth substrates can significantly enhance spreading of this opportunistic pathogen in hygienic settings, such as clinics or water distribution systems. Thus, knowledge about the metabolism of P. aeruginosa can contribute to novel approaches for preventing its growth and reducing nosocomial infections. As the Lao system is important for the degradation of two different classes of pollutants, the identification of these novel enzymes can be a useful contribution for developing effective antibacterial strategies.

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Characterization of the medium- and long-chain n-alkanes degrading Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain SJTD-1 and its alkane hydroxylase genes.

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Characterization of the medium- and long-chain n-alkanes degrading Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain SJTD-1 and its alkane hydroxylase genes.

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