01757nas a2200277 4500008004100000022001400041245006100055210006000116260009200176300001400268490000600282520086800288653002401156653001801180653000801198653000801206653000801214100002201222700001801244700002301262700002301285700002301308700003001331700002401361856009401385 2008 eng d a1533-488000aBacterial synthesis of copper/copper oxide nanoparticles0 aBacterial synthesis of coppercopper oxide nanoparticles a26650 THE OLD RD, STE 208, VALENCIA, CA 91381-0751 USAbAMER SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHERScJUN a3191-31960 v83 a

A bacterial mediated synthesis of copper/copper oxide nanoparticle composite is reported. A Gram-negative bacterium belonging to the genus Serratia was isolated from the midgut of Stibara sp., an insect of the Cerambycidae family of beetles found in the Northwestern Ghats of India. This is a unique bacterium that is quite specific for the synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles as several other strains isolated from the same insect and common Indian mosquitoes did not result in nanoparticle formation. By following the reaction systematically, we could delineate that the nanoparticle formation occurs intracellularly. However, the process results in the killing of bacterial cells. Subsequently the nanoparticles leak out as the cell wall disintegrates. The nanoparticles formed are thoroughly characterized by UV-Vis, TEM, XRD, XPS and FTIR studies.

10abacterial synthesis10aNanoparticles10aTEM10aXPS10aXRD1 aHasan, Syed, Saif1 aSingh, Sanjay1 aParikh, Rasesh, Y.1 aDharne, Mahesh, S.1 aPatole, Milind, S.1 aPrasad, Bhagavatula L. V.1 aShouche, Yogesh, S. uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/bacterial-synthesis-coppercopper-oxide-nanoparticles-005035nas a2200205 4500008004100000245016600041210006900207260000800276300001400284490000600298520424600304100002504550700001904575700002404594700001404618700002104632700002304653700002204676856013104698 2019 eng d00aBioactivities and molecular networking-based elucidation of metabolites of potent actinobacterial strains isolated from the Unkeshwar geothermal springs in India0 aBioactivities and molecular networkingbased elucidation of metab cMAR a9850-98590 v93 a

The bioactive potential of Actinobacteria endemic to hot springs has rarely been investigated. This study highlights the cultivable diversity and bioactivities of Actinobacteria associated with the Unkeshwar hot springs, India. Potent strains were evaluated for their biosynthetic potentials and metabolite analysis was performed using effective dereplication molecular networking tools. A total of 86 actinobacterial strains were isolated and grouped into 21 distinct genera, based on 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis. These strains included rare members such as Micromonospora, Marmoricola, Actinomadura, Cellulomonas, Cellulosimicrobium, Janibacter, Rothia, Barrentisimonas, Dietzia and Glycomyces. In antimicrobial screening, Micromonospora sp. strain GH99 and Streptomyces sp. strain GH176 were found to be potent antimicrobial strains. The metabolic extracts of these strains exhibited strong antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus epidermidis (NCIM 2493), Shigella flexneri (NCIM 5265), Klebsiella pneumonia (NCIM 2098), and Salmonella abony (NCIM 2257). The extracts also displayed strong anti-biofilm and anticancer activities against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (NCIM 5029), Acinetobacter junii (NCIM 5188) and breast cancer cell line MCF7, respectively. Both strains also tested positive for the presence of the PKS biosynthetic gene cluster in their genomes. To effectively delineate the secondary metabolites, the extracts were subjected to MS/MS-guided molecular networking analysis. Structurally diverse compounds including the polyketides 22-dehydroxymethyl-kijanolide (GH99 strain) and Abyssomicin I (GH176 strain) were detected in the extracts. Interestingly, Brevianamide F was detected in the extract of Micromonospora, which has previously been mostly found in fungal species. Other compounds such as cyclic tripeptides, Cyclo(l-Pro-d-Ile) and Cyclo(d-Pro-l-Phe), were also identified in this strain. In summary, for the first time, we explored the diversity of Actinobacteria and evaluated their bioactive potential from the Unkeshwar hot springs. The potent strains isolated in the study could be useful in drug discovery programs.

1 aMehetre, Gajanan, T.1 aVinodh, J., S.1 aBurkul, Bhushan, B.1 aDesai, D.1 aSanthakumari, B.1 aDharne, Mahesh, S.1 aDastager, Syed, G uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/bioactivities-and-molecular-networking-based-elucidation-metabolites-potent-actinobacterial02891nas a2200241 4500008004100000022001400041245015700055210006900212260000800281300001000289490000800299520204400307653001902351653001902370653001402389653001802403653000902421653001702430100002502447700002302472700002302495856013102518 2019 eng d a0048-969700aBiodegradation of mixed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by pure and mixed cultures of biosurfactant producing thermophilic and thermo-tolerant bacteria0 aBiodegradation of mixed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by pure cAUG a52-600 v6793 a

Applicability of thermophilic and thereto-tolerant microorganisms for biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) with low water solubility is an interesting strategy for improving the biodegradation efficiency. In this study, we evaluated utility of thermophilic and thermo-tolerant bacteria isolated from Unkeshwar hot spring (India) for biodegradation of four different PAHs. Water samples were enriched in mineral salt medium (MSM) containing a mixture of four PAHs compounds (anthracene: ANT, fluorene: FLU, phenanthrenc: PHE and pyrene: PYR) at 37 degrees C and 50 degrees C. After growth based screening, four potent strains obtained which were identified as Aeribacillus pallidus (UCPS2), Bacillus axarquiensis (UCPD1), Bacillus siamensis (GHP76) and Bacillus subtilis subsp. inaquosorum (U277) based on the 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis. Degradation of mixed PAH compounds was evaluated by pure as well as mixed cultures under shake flask conditions using MSM supplemented with 200 mg/L concentration of PAHs (50 mg/L of each compound) for 15 days at 37 degrees C and 50 degrees C. A relatively higher degradation of ANT (92% - 96%), FLU (83% - 86%), PHE (16% - 54%) and PYR (51% - 71%) was achieved at 50 degrees C by Aeribacillus sp. (UCPS2) and mixed culture. Furthermore, crude oil was used as a substrate to study the degradation of same PAHs using these organisms which also revealed with similar results with the higher degradation at 50 degrees C. Interestingly, PAH-degrading strains were also positive for biosurfactant production. Biosurfactants were identified as the variants of surfactins (lipopeptide biosurfactants) based on analytical tools and phylogenetic analysis of the surfactin genes. Overall, this study has shown that hot spring microbes may have a potential for PAHs degradation and also biosurfactant production at a higher temperature, which could provide a novel perspective for removal of PAHs residues from oil contaminated sites. (C) 2019 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

10aBiodegradation10aBiosurfactants10aCrude oil10aMixed culture10aPAHs10aThermophiles1 aMehetre, Gajanan, T.1 aDastager, Syed, G.1 aDharne, Mahesh, S. uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/biodegradation-mixed-polycyclic-aromatic-hydrocarbons-pure-and-mixed-cultures-biosurfactant02195nas a2200217 4500008004100000022001400041245005700055210005500112260000800167300000800175490000700183520157300190653001501763653001301778653002001791653001501811100001901826700002401845700002301869856008501892 2020 eng d a2190-572X00aBiosensors: frontiers in rapid detection of COVID-190 aBiosensors frontiers in rapid detection of COVID19 cAUG a3850 v103 a

The rapid community-spread of novel human coronavirus 2019 (nCOVID19 or SARS-Cov2) and morbidity statistics has put forth an unprecedented urge for rapid diagnostics for quick and sensitive detection followed by contact tracing and containment strategies, especially when no vaccine or therapeutics are known. Currently, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) is being used widely to detect COVID-19 from various types of biological specimens, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive and may not be rapidly deployable in remote or resource-limited settings. This might lead to hindrance in acquiring realistic data of infectivity and community spread of SARS-CoV-2 in the population. This review summarizes the existing status of current diagnostic methods, their possible limitations, and the advantages of biosensor-based diagnostics over the conventional ones for the detection of SARS-Cov-2. Novel biosensors used to detect RNA-viruses include CRISPR-Cas9 based paper strip, nucleic-acid based, aptamer-based, antigen-Au/Ag nanoparticles-based electrochemical biosensor, optical biosensor, and Surface Plasmon Resonance. These could be effective tools for rapid, authentic, portable, and more promising diagnosis in the current pandemic that has affected the world economies and humanity. Present challenges and future perspectives of developing robust biosensors devices for rapid, scalable, and sensitive detection and management of COVID-19 are presented in light of the test-test-test theme of the World Health Organization (WHO).

10aBiosensors10aCOVID-1910aRapid detection10aSARS-CoV-21 aSamson, Rachel1 aNavale, Govinda, R.1 aDharne, Mahesh, S. uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/biosensors-frontiers-rapid-detection-covid-1902841nas a2200241 4500008004100000022001400041245015000055210006900205260000800274300001200282490000700294520195200301653001402253653002802267653002802295653003302323653002702356653001302383100002502396700002302421700002302444856013202467 2024 eng d a0972-152500aBioprocess optimization of penicillium funiculosum NCIM 1228 for improved production and hydrolytic efficiency of cellulases on sugarcane bagasse0 aBioprocess optimization of penicillium funiculosum NCIM 1228 for cFEB a215-2330 v263 a

The cellulase enzyme is currently the world's third largest commercial enzyme. Because of its requirement in various industries like textiles, food, waste management, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, pulp paper, biofuels, and others, its demand curve has increased sharply. The response surface methodology (RSM) approach was employed to optimize media components and process parameters in the current investigation, which successfully increased the cellulase production from Penicillium funiculosum NCIM 1228. Statistical optimization for the hyperproduction of cellulases was conducted using RSM. The Plackett-Burman design (PBD) approach was used to investigate the critical factors of the cellulase production medium. Subsequently, the Box-Behnken design (BBD) method was used to statistically estimate optimum values and conditions that substantially impacted cellulase production. The estimated optimal combinations of parameters for cellulase production were urea (0.2%), CaCl2 (0.2%), MgSO4 (0.05%), peptone (1.5%), microcrystalline cellulose (5.0%), wheat bran (2.5%), corn steep liquor (CSL) (2.5%), KH2PO4 (0.15%), inoculum (10.65%), agitation (157 rpm), pH (5.88), and temperature (29.84 C-degrees). Conclusively, experimental validation under optimal conditions detected an increased production of 3.82- and 3.61-fold in filter paper assay (FPase) and beta-glucosidase, respectively. Additionally, 1.66- and 1.57-fold enhancement in FPase and beta-glucosidase specific activity was observed where an xylanase activity was enhanced by 3.29-fold. Furthermore, the enzyme showed 51.30 per cent hydrolysis efficiency on sugarcane bagasse lignocellulosic biomass (LCB), at a dose of 7 FPase units per g of cellulose. P. funiculosum NCIM 1228 offers the benefit of producing cellulase with an entire cellulolytic system of enzymes that can be synthesized extracellularly, thus acting as a promising biocatalyst for biofuel industries.

10aCellulase10aLignocellulosic biomass10aPenicillium funiculosum10aResponse surface methodology10aSubmerged fermentation10aXylanase1 aChavan, Sambhaji, B.1 aShete, Ashvini, M.1 aDharne, Mahesh, S. uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/bioprocess-optimization-penicillium-funiculosum-ncim-1228-improved-production-and-hydrolytic