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Mining the Genome of Streptomyces leeuwenhoekii: Two New Type I Baeyer–Villiger Monooxygenases From Atacama Desert

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2018
Actinobacteria are an important source of commercial (bio)compounds for the biotechnological and pharmaceutical industry. They have also been successfully exploited in the search of novel biocatalysts.
Alejandro Gran-Scheuch, Alejandro Gran-Scheuch, Milos Trajkovic, Loreto Parra, Loreto Parra, Marco W. Fraaije   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evolution of substrate specificity in a retained enzyme driven by gene loss. [PDF]

, 2017
The connection between gene loss and the functional adaptation of retained proteins is still poorly understood. We apply phylogenomics and metabolic modeling to detect bacterial species that are evolving by gene loss, with the finding that ...
Babnigg, Gyorgy, Barona-Gómez, Francisco, Carrillo-Tripp, Mauricio, Edirisinghe, Janaka N, Endres, Michael, Henry, Christopher S, Joachimiak, Andrzej, Juárez-Vázquez, Ana Lilia, Medina-Ruíz, Sofía, Michalska, Karolina, Noda-García, Lianet, Santoyo-Flores, Julián, Ton-That, Hung, Verduzco-Castro, Ernesto A, Wu, Chenggang   +14 more
core   +1 more source

Sharing the light, impact of solar parks on plant productivity, soil microbes and soil organic matter

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Solar parks enable renewable energy production at a large scale, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, the effects of this change in land use on vegetation and soil health are still largely unknown. In this study, we determined the impacts of solar parks on vegetation, soil biota and soil carbon between and below solar panels.
Luuk Scholten, Ron G. M. de Goede, Anna Edlinger, Bas B. Van Aken, Gerlinde B. De Deyn   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Soil properties and road proximity likely influence plant and bacterial traits and diversity more than habitat size in small urban greenspaces

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
The global decline in biodiversity can be partly ameliorated by sympathetic design of green spaces within urban environments. This includes roundabouts on road systems. This study utilised a combination of approaches to assess levels of plant and bacterial diversity in roundabouts of varying size, soil characteristics and habitat complexity.
Ethan Mitchell‐Innes, Brady Locke‐King, Michelle L. Davis, Paul Ashton, Ellen L. Fry   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bioactive Potential of Actinobacteria Strains Isolated from the Rhizosphere of Lavender, Lemon Balm, and Oregano

Agriculture
The objective of this study was to isolate and characterize actinobacteria from the rhizosphere of medicinal and aromatic plants, specifically lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Mill.), lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.), and oregano (Origanum vulgare L.).
András Sáhó, Viktor Karikás, Balázs Ásványi, Erika Lakatos, László Varga, Babett Greff   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Novel applications of the tomato microbiome: Roles and considerations for agriculture, human health, and society

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Plants, like humans, have a microbiome that helps them grow, defend themselves against pathogens, acquire nutrients, and protect themselves against environmental stresses. The microbiome of tomatoes, a staple crop grown worldwide, could be utilized not only to reduce fertilizer and pesticide applications, but also to clean up harmful pollutants ...
Sean Lindert, Kathryn Kingsley, Peerapol Chiaranunt, James F. White   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Resveratrol attenuates areca nut extract‐induced chronic colitis by suppressing pyroptosis of intestinal epithelial cells via modulating cGAS/STING signaling

VIEW, EarlyView.
Areca nut extract (ANE), commonly consumed in some cultures, can damage gut cells by triggering inflammation and cell death through a pathway called cGAS‐STING. This leads to the release of harmful inflammatory substances and weakens the gut barrier. Our study shows that resveratrol, a natural compound found in foods like grapes, can block this harmful
Jing Zhang, Muhammad Tufail, Yu‐Qi Huang, Can‐Hua Jiang, Ning Li   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Distinct Nasal Microbiome Profiles and Prediction Model for Allergic Rhinitis, Nonallergic Rhinitis, and Healthy Children

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
The alpha and beta diversity of the nasal microbiome differed among children with allergic rhinitis (AR), nonallergic rhinitis (NAR), and healthy controls (HCs). Compared to HC, AR had more Escherichia‐Shigella, Negativicoccus, and Campylobacter, while NAR had more Dolosigranulum and fewer Enterobacteriaceae.
Kantima Kanchanapoomi, Iyarit Thaipisuttikul, Perapon Nitayanon, Witchaya Srisuwatchari, Punchama Pacharn, Nualanong Visitsunthorn, Orathai Jirapongsananuruk   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Isolation and characterization of actinobacteria of the genus Streptomyces under salt stress conditions [PDF]

Brazilian Journal of Biology
This study presents a comprehensive characterization of actinobacteria isolated from soils subjected to both anthropogenic pollution and secondary salinization.
G. Kadirova, Z. Akhmedova, T. Shonakhunov, T. Khusanov, A. Ibragimov   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Intrapartum Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Child Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Observational Studies

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background With increasing use of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) for the prevention of early‐onset Group B streptococcus (GBS) infections, there is concern about its long‐term consequences on child health. Objectives To synthesise the evidence of IAP exposure on autoimmune‐related diseases, obesity in childhood and microbial ...
Maedeh Moradi, Jessica A Grieger, Xiao Tong Teong, Leonie K Heilbronn   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source