scholarly journals The influence of the culture media composition on the white phosphorus biodegradation by Aspergillus niger

2019 ◽  
Vol 58 (5) ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Anton Z. Mindubaev ◽  
◽  
Elena K. Badeeva ◽  
Salima T. Minzanova ◽  
Lubov G. Mironova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Culture Medium ◽  
Culture Media ◽  
Sole Source ◽  
Growth Conditions ◽  
White Phosphorus ◽  
The Media ◽  
Potential Basis ◽  
Living Organisms ◽  
First Time

The biodegradation of white phosphorus is undoubtedly an amazing illustration of the adaptability of living organisms to adverse environmental factors. In addition, it is a potential basis for the creation of new, breakthrough methods for detoxifying substances of the first class danger. However, establishing the fact of biological destruction is only half the battle. It is essential to optimize the growth conditions of microbial cultures and P4 biodegradation for industrial cultivation. The presented study compared the growth of Aspergillus niger strain AM1 in culture media varying in composition but containing P4 as the sole source of phosphorus. Of the ten media, two in which Aspergillus grew the fastest were selected. These media were concluded to be optimal for growth. Comparing the compositions of the media and the growth rate of Aspergillus in them, we found a key component that is a favorable factor for the growth of AM1 and the biodegradation of white phosphorus. This component was sodium nitrate (NaNO3). It has also been shown that copper sulphate (CuSO4) has no effect on the growth of Aspergillus in media with white phosphorus, regardless of the composition of these media. This result is in harmony with our previous findings. Furthermore, in the present work, attempts to increase the concentration of white phosphorus in the culture medium to values above 1% are described for the first time. For this purpose, we added the following solvents to the culture media: dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and diesel, in which white phosphorus dissolves relatively well. Apparently, the presence of these substances adversely affects the growth of Aspergill. Therefore, the problem of further increasing the concentration of P4 remains an unanswered.

scholarly journals Metabolism of phosphorus compoundsand taxonomic position of the Aspergillus niger AM1 mold

2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (6) ◽  
pp. 98-124
Author(s):  
Anton Z. Mindubaev ◽  
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Elena K. Badeeva ◽  
Salima T. Minzanova ◽  
Lubov’ G. Mironova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Environmental Pollutants ◽  
Fungal Growth ◽  
Growth Dynamics ◽  
Sole Source ◽  
White Phosphorus ◽  
Phosphorus Compounds ◽  
Phosphoric Acid Ester ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
First Time

White phosphorus is one of the most dangerous environmental pollutants. However, it is used in industry and for military purposes; therefore, it is impossible to overlook the fact that this substance is constantly released into the environment. In our works, cultures of microorganisms growing in media with a content of white phosphorus up to 1% were obtained for the first time. This exceeds the TLV in wastewater by 5000 times! These cultures are unique, and they are only in our possession. For the first time, cultures were grown in media containing white phosphorus as the sole source of phosphorus. In these environments, microorganisms grew without experiencing phosphorus starvation. That is, they oxidized white phosphorus to phosphate, which is necessary for vital activity! This is first ever example of the inclusion of white phosphorus in the biospheric circulation of the phosphorus element. It turned out that microorganisms that neutralize elemental phosphorus are able to biodegrade most of the spectrum of phosphorus compounds. Our studies of the metabolism of phosphorus-containing compounds of various classes confirm this. Since the chemistry of phosphorus is diverse, it is necessary to collect significant material on the metabolism of many classes of compounds. In this article, we describe the continuation of this work. It turned out that Aspergillus niger AM1 is able to utilize dithiophosphate of the simplest structure as sources of phosphorus, but is not able to utilize substituted dithiophosphonate. In addition, in the present work, we clarified the previously obtained results on the metabolism of phosphoric acid ester and phosphoramide.The NMR method demonstrated that A. niger AM1 slowly metabolizes hypophosphite resulting from the biodegradation of white phosphorus, but does not metabolize phosphite. The NMR data conforms to fungal growth dynamics with these substances in media. Also, was first studied phylogenetic relationship of A. niger AM1 with biodegradable A. niger and A. bombycis strains from the NCBI database.

Biochemical markers for pregnancy in the spent culture medium of in vitro produced bovine embryos

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela de Oliveira Fernandes ◽  
Marcella Pecora Milazzotto ◽  
Andrei Antonioni Guedes Fidelis ◽  
Taynan Stonoga Kawamoto ◽  
Ligiane de Oliveira Leme ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Biochemical Markers ◽  
Culture Medium ◽  
Culture Media ◽  
Ionization Mass ◽  
Metabolic Profiles ◽  
Bovine Embryos ◽  
The Media

Abstract The present study aimed to identify biomarkers to assess the quality of in vitro produced (IVP) bovine embryos in the culture media. IVP embryos on Day (D) 5 of development were transferred to individual drops, where they were maintained for the last 48 h of culture. Thereafter, the medium was collected and the embryos were transferred to the recipients. After pregnancy diagnosis, the media were grouped into the pregnant and nonpregnant groups. The metabolic profiles of the media were analyzed via electrospray ionization mass spectrometry, and the concentrations of pyruvate, lactate, and glutamate were assessed using fluorimetry. The spectrometric profile revealed that the media from embryos from the pregnant group presented a higher signal intensity compared to that of the nonpregnant group; the ions 156.13 Da [M + H]+, 444.33 Da [M + H]+, and 305.97 Da [M + H]+ were identified as biomarkers. Spent culture medium from expanded blastocysts (Bx) that established pregnancy had a greater concentration of pyruvate (p = 0.0174) and lesser concentration of lactate (p = 0.042) than spent culture medium from Bx that did not establish pregnancy. Moreover, pyruvate in the culture media of Bx can predict pregnancy with 90.9% sensitivity and 75% specificity. In conclusion, we identified markers in the culture media that helped in assessing the most viable IVP embryos with a greater potential to establish pregnancy.

scholarly journals Microorganisms Resistant to White Phosphorus

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.Z. Mindubaev ◽  
A.D. Voloshina ◽  
E.V. Babynin ◽  
S.T. Minzanova ◽  
L.G. Mironova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Sole Source ◽  
White Phosphorus ◽  
Streptomyces Sp ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Threshold Limit ◽  
Taxonomic Groups

We present preliminary results on the successful culturing of different microbial taxonomic groups on media containing white phosphorus (P4) as the sole source of phosphorus. The increase in culture resistance resulting from targeted selection was demonstrated. The highest concentration of P4 used in the study exceeds the threshold limit concentration of P4 in wastewater mud by 5000 times. Putative metabolites of P4 were also investigated. Keywords: biodegradation; white phosphorus; Aspergillus niger; Streptomyces sp. A8

scholarly journals Micropropagation of Isoplexis chalcantha Svent, O´Shanahan from Mature Plants

1970 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Mederos-Molina
Keyword(s):  
Culture Medium ◽  
Culture Media ◽  
Nodal Segments ◽  
Axillary Shoots ◽  
In Vitro Shoots ◽  
Half Strength ◽  
Modified Ms Medium ◽  
High Degree ◽  
First Time

Culture medium requirements for micropropagation of Isoplexis chalcantha was achieved for the first time after high degree of contamination and phenolic exudates were detected and solved. Cultures were established from axillary shoots using juvenile branches collected from this medicinal plant. Most satisfying results were obtained using a solidified and a modified MS medium (NO3- : NH4+ ratios) enriched with ascorbic acid or soluble PVP plus GA3, BAP and NAA. Explants (nodal segments) were used for in vitro shoots multiplication and best results were achieved with modified MS plus BAP and auxins. Vigorous shoots rooted without symptoms in the half-strength modified MS enriched with low concentration of IBA. Key words: Isoplexis chalcantha, axillary shoots, contamination, phenolic exudates, culture media, NO3- : NH4+ ratios D.O.I. 10.3329/ptcb.v18i2.3395 Plant Tissue Cult. & Biotech. 18(2): 131-137, 2008 (December)

The role of heterotrophic bacteria in feldspar dissolution – an experimental approach

2003 ◽  
Vol 67 (6) ◽  
pp. 1157-1170 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Hutchens ◽  
E. Valsami-Jones ◽  
S. McEldowney ◽  
W. Gaze ◽  
J. McLean
Keyword(s):  
Stationary Phase ◽  
Heterotrophic Bacteria ◽  
Sole Source ◽  
Growth Conditions ◽  
Mineral Dissolution ◽  
Silicate Mineral ◽  
The Media ◽  
Chelating Compounds ◽  
Feldspar Dissolution

AbstractThis paper presents the results of a laboratory study on the influence of heterotrophic bacteria on dissolution of a silicate mineral (K-feldspar) under a variety of growth conditions. Twenty seven strains of heterotrophic bacteria were isolated from a feldspar-rich soil (Shap, NW England). Liquid and solid minimal aerobic media (C/N-sufficient, K-limited, Fe-limited, N-limited and glucose/NH4Cl only) at 26ºC were used for isolation of the bacteria. The media selected bacterial isolates that were fastgrowing aerobic heterotrophs able to use glucose as the sole source of carbon and energy. The extent of mineral dissolution (in the presence of the isolates) was assessed after 48 h of incubation by measuring the release of Al from the K-feldspar by ICP-AES. More detailed dissolution experiments were carried out with one of the strains, Serratia marcescens, an isolate that was very effective in enhancing feldspar dissolution. The main conclusions of this study are: (1) the degree of enhancement of K-feldspar dissolution varied with bacterial isolate and growth conditions; (2) enhancement of dissolution began during stationary phase growth; (3) the production of chelating compounds (exopolymers, siderophores, pigments) during the stationary phase might be a possible mechanism for bacterially enhanced K-feldspar dissolution; (4) the frequent sub-culturing of isolates can have a significant effect on their physiological characteristics and may possibly influence their capacity to enhance mineral dissolution.

Degradation of orcinol by Aspergillus niger

1986 ◽  
Vol 32 (7) ◽  
pp. 535-538 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. R. Sahasrabudhe ◽  
D. Lala ◽  
V. V. Modi
Keyword(s):  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Culture Medium ◽  
Respiratory Activity ◽  
Isocitrate Lyase ◽  
Sole Source

Aspergillus niger could utilize orcinol (5-methyl-resorcinol or 3,5-dihydroxytoluene) as the sole source of carbon and energy. In the first step of catabolism A. niger hydroxylates orcinol to form 2,3,5-trihydroxytoluene. Its oxidized form, 2-hydroxy-6-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone, was also formed in the culture medium during growth of this organism. Orcinol-grown cells showed a net increase in the intracellular acetate pool, compared with glucose-grown cells. Cell-free extracts of orcinol-grown cells showed higher activity of orcinol hydroxylase, catechol 1,2-oxygenase, and isocitrate lyase than that of glucose-grown cells. Both orcinol-grown and resorcinol-grown cells exhibit similar respiratory activity on all the substrates checked.

scholarly journals Growth capacity of thermotolerant campylobacters in culture media supplemented with pig and cow blood

2010 ◽  
Vol 53 (5) ◽  
pp. 1087-1091 ◽  
Author(s):  
Álvaro Tresierra-Ayala ◽  
Manuel Navas ◽  
Josué Flores ◽  
Ramsés Perea ◽  
Juan Huanaquiri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Culture Medium ◽  
Culture Media ◽  
Growth Capacity ◽  
Sheep Blood ◽  
Horse Blood ◽  
The Media

In this work 60 thermotolerant Campylobacter strains (37 C. jejuni and 23 C. coli) isolated from the cows, pigs, chickens and ducks (15 strains of each type of animal) were used to establish their growth capacity on media containing cow or swine blood as potential substitutes of sheep or horse blood. The growth capacity was assessed by viable counts on cow and swine blood media, using the modified Miles and Misra method. Campylobacter strains showed better growth in the media supplemented with pig or sheep blood than with cow blood. Thus, the use of pig blood could be a supplement for Campylobacter culture medium, when there was no availability of sheep or horse blood.

scholarly journals Биодеградация вещества первого класса опасности - белого фосфора

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Антон Миндубаев ◽  
◽  
Эдуард Бабынин ◽  
Елена Бадеева ◽  
Салима Минзанова ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Pollutants ◽  
Sole Source ◽  
White Phosphorus ◽  
Vital Activity ◽  
Phosphorus Starvation ◽  
First Time

White phosphorus is one of the most dangerous environmental pollutants. However, it is used in industry and for military purposes; therefore, it is impossible to overlook the fact that this substance is constantly released into the environment. In our works, cultures of microorganisms growing in media with a content of white phosphorus up to 1% were obtained for the first time. This exceeds the TLV in wastewater by 5000 times! These cultures are unique. For the first time, cultures were grown in media containing white phosphorus as the sole source of phosphorus. In these environments, microorganisms grew without experiencing phosphorus starvation. That is, they oxidized white phosphorus to phosphate, which is necessary for vital activity! This is first ever example of the inclusion of white phosphorus in the biospheric circulation of the phosphorus element.

scholarly journals Improving In Vitro Culture of Human Male Fetal Germ Cells

Cells ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 2033
Author(s):  
Myriam Martin-Inaraja ◽  
Monica Ferreira ◽  
Jasin Taelman ◽  
Cristina Eguizabal ◽  
Susana M. Chuva De Sousa Lopes
Keyword(s):  
Germ Cells ◽  
Culture Medium ◽  
Culture Media ◽  
Culture Conditions ◽  
Pronounced Difference ◽  
Coated Substrate ◽  
Male Gametes ◽  
The Media

Male human fetal germ cells (hFGCs) give rise to spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs), which are the adult precursors of the male gametes. Human SSCs are a promising (autologous) source of cells for male fertility preservation; however, in contrast to mouse SSCs, we are still unable to culture them in the long term. Here, we investigated the effect of two different culture media and four substrates (laminin, gelatin, vitronectin and matrigel) in the culture of dissociated second trimester testes, enriched for hFGCs. After 6 days in culture, we quantified the presence of POU5F1 and DDX4 expressing hFGCs. We observed a pronounced difference in hFGC number in different substrates. The combination of gelatin-coated substrate and medium containing GDNF, LIF, FGF2 and EGF resulted in the highest percentage of hFGCs (10% of the total gonadal cells) after 6 days of culture. However, the vitronectin-coated substrate resulted in a comparable percentage of hFGCs regardless of the media used (3.3% of total cells in Zhou-medium and 4.8% of total cells in Shinohara-medium). We provide evidence that not only the choices of culture medium but also choices of the adequate substrate are crucial for optimizing culture protocols for male hFGCs. Optimizing culture conditions in order to improve the expansion of hFGCs will benefit the development of gametogenesis assays in vitro.

scholarly journals Effect of powdered spice treatments on mycelial growth, sporulation and production of aflatoxins by toxigenic fungi

2004 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 856-862 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sára Maria Chalfoun ◽  
Marcelo Cláudio Pereira ◽  
Mario Lúcio V. Resende ◽  
Caroline Lima Angélico ◽  
Rozane Aparecida da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Aspergillus Flavus ◽  
Mycelial Growth ◽  
Culture Medium ◽  
Culture Media ◽  
The Other ◽  
Toxigenic Fungi ◽  
Order Promising ◽  
Fungistatic Effect

The effect of ten powdered spice plants was evaluated at the concentration of 1, 2, 3 and 4% to observe the mycelial growth and sporulation of Aspergillus niger and Eurotium repens. The spices were added to the culture media PDA and CYA20S. Clove completely inhibited the mycelial growth of the tested fungi. The other spices: cinnamon, garlic, thyme, mint, anis, oregano and onion were, in a decreasing order, promising antifungals. Bay leaf and basil did not show a pronounced fungistatic effect. The antitoxigenic potential of the spices was tested against one aflatoxin-producing strain of AspergiIIus flavus. The spices were tested at the same concentrations previously mentioned and were added to the culture medium YES, appropriate for the production of those metabolites. Clove completely inhibited the mycelial growth of Aspergillus flavus. Cinnamon and anis totally inhibited the production of Bl and B2 aflatoxin. Both bay leaf and basil inhibited the synthesis of aflatoxin starting from the concentration of 2%. The other spices did not have a pronounced antiaflatoxigenic effect.

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