• Korean Journal of Microbiology
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• v.50 no.4
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• pp.372-375
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• 2014

This experiment was undertaken to investigate proper conditions for protoplast isolation and genetic transformation of the white rot fungi, Polyporus brumalis. The protoplasts were formed from mycelia at a frequency of $1{\times}10^7/ml$ with 0.5% Usukizyme. The transformation vector (pHYgpt) was constructed using hygromycin resistance gene (hph) for the selectable maker. The yield was 100-160 transformants/${\mu}g$ DNA in a transformation mediated by 40% polyethylene glycol solution with aurintricarboxylic acid, heparin and supermidine. The genomic integration of the pHYgpt was confirmed by hph-specific PCR and the expected amplified band appeared only in the transformants. These results could be an efficient tool in gene engineering of the genus polyporus.

• Microbiology and Biotechnology Letters
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• v.29 no.2
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• pp.67-71
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• 2001

Isolation and Growth Characteristics of AIkalophilic Bacillus sp. for Removal of Anthraquinone Dye. Kim, Jeong-Mog. School of Environmental Information, Taekyeung College, Kyungsan, 712-850, Korea -Alkalophilic strain degrading and decolorizing anthraquinone dye, Remazol brilliant blue R was isolated from natural system and named as Bacillus sp. ARB!. The optimal temperature and pH of Bacillus sp. ARBI were 35°C and 9.0, respectively. The pH of culture media during the fermentation were changed from 10 and 10.5 of initial values to 9.3 and 9.4 after 40 hrs, respectively. Decolorization efficiency in aerobic shaking culture of Bacillus sp. ARBI was markedly higher than that in standing culture. At the optimal culture condition, decolorization efficiency by the Bacillus sp. ARBl was 93% after 32 hrs batch culture. In the case of batch culture using real dye processing wastewater, dye decolorization efficiency of Bacillus sp. ARBl was 78% after 40 hrs.

• Microbiology and Biotechnology Letters
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• v.13 no.4
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• pp.321-327
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• 1985

Cultivation conditions for the production of extracellular alkaline protease by a nonpiamentation Serratia sp. and purification of the enzyme were studied. The maximum enzyme level was obtained at the beginning of stationary phase when the organism was cultured on brain heart infusion medium at $25^{\circ}C$ under aeration (gyratory shaking, 180 cycles/min). The enzyme was purified about 100 fold with 16.5％ yield by ammonium sulfate precipitation, ammonium sulfate fractionation followed by DEAE-cellulose chromatography (1st and 2nd). The purified enzyme moved as a single symmetrical peak in the analytical ultracentrifuge. The enzyme demonstrated its maximum activity at pH 8.5-9.0 and 4$0^{\circ}C$ when vitamin-free casein was used as a substrate.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• v.23 no.4
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• pp.211-217
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• 1980

Using Streptomyces chibaensis, which produces a strong inulin-hydrolyzing enzyme, the optimum cultural conditions and composition of the medium for the production of inulase were studied. 1. The highest enzyme activity was obtained at pH 7.5 after 84 hours culture at $30^{\circ}C$. 2. None of carbon source better than inulin was found. 3. $(NH_4)_2HPO_4$ and corn steep liquor were favourable inorganic and organic nitrogen sources for the production of inulase. 4. $KCl,\;MgSO_4\;and\;FeSO_4$ as the metallic salts were effective for the enzyme production at their concentrations of 0.01, 0.05 and 0.0001%, respectively. 5. The highest production of inulase was obtained from the medium of inulin 1.0% and corn steep liquor 2.0% concentrations, respectively.

• Microbiology and Biotechnology Letters
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.257-263
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• 1985

Rhodopseudomonas sp. KCTC 1437 evolved molecular hydrogen efficiently under light illuminated anaerobic culture condition in the presence of organic acids and various sugars. especially glucose when low concentration of NH$_4$ + or L-glutamate was added to cultures. It was revealed that hydrogen formation from Rhodopseudomonas sp. KCTC 1437 was mediated by two different enzyme systems. Under the nitrogen limiting condition, hydrogen evolution from glucose was catalyzed by nitrogenase. For the nitrogenase activation in vivo, the precultured cells drown on limiting concentration of NH$_4$$^{+}$ as a sole nitrogen source showed more capacity of hydrogen evolution from glucose in the presence of L-glutamate than any other cells .frown on sufficient concentration of NH$_4$$^{+}$, L-glutamate, NH$_4$$^{+}$, or both of L-glutamate and $N_2$. A significant volume of molecular hydrogen was evolved from glucose even in the presence of excess NH$_4$$^{+}$ either in the light or dark anaerobic condition, presumably due to the mediation of hydrogen evolution by fromic hydrogenlyase.enlyase.

• Polymer(Korea)
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• v.37 no.6
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• pp.677-684
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• 2013

Zinc alginate films were prepared by a film maker from sodium alginate solutions of different weight ratios and then they solidified into 3 wt% content $ZnCl_2$ coagulation solution and washed and dried at a $60^{\circ}C$ oven for 20 min. The characteristics were measured by several methods (antimicrobial activity, viscosity, FTIR, TGA, SEM, EDS, contact angle, tensile strength and solubility) and the film properties were investigated. The antimicrobial test showed that the zinc alginate films result in excellent antimicrobial activity in the two strains (Klebsiella pneumonia, Staphylococcus). The surface of zinc alginate film from the solution of 9 wt% sodium alginate showed more uniform shape than any other films and the cross-section were hard and rough when the films were well-solidified by the $ZnCl_2$ solution. The tensile strength of zinc alginate films increased along with the concentration of sodium alginate solution due to the cross-linking, and the initial thermal decomposition temperature increased gradually.

• Korean Journal of Microbiology
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• v.36 no.3
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• pp.228-235
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• 2000

Until now, it was diIliculi to overproduce lignin peroxidase(LiP) fiom Pl~anemchaete ch~ysosporium since the lack of optimized growth conditions. In this paper, we optimized the LIP production conditions and monitored LIP isozyines of fl chqsospoi.ium PSBL-1. The optimized condition includes sponge matrix support, no addition of $MnSO_4$, excess addition of niixogen source(48 inM diarmnonium), and addition of stabilizer(2 mM verakyl alcohol). Finally we obtained Lip activity of 1,800 unitsll. HI isozyne was overproduced when inyceliuin was cultivated in media containing $Mn^{2+}$ (2.73 inM) and excess nitrogen(48 11d4 diannnonium). Three azo dyes(acid yellow 9, congo ued, orange IT; each concenimtion of50 $\mu$M) we1-e rapidly decolorized within 2 inins by 0.4 un~t or Lip.

• Korean Journal of Organic Agriculture
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• v.10 no.4
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• pp.47-60
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• 2002

'Probiotics' as a live microbial feed supplementation which beneficially affects the host animal by improving its microbial balance and it is known to as a substitue for antibiotics in livestock feed industry. Lactic acid bacteria as a Lactobacillus sp. is formed acid and decrease pH in gastro-intestine that is result in suppress harmful microorganism. Lactobacillus sp. also produces vitamin and a variety amino acids. Yeast as a saccharomyces sp. secretes digestive enzymes, decreases ammonia emission and increases feed palatability by alcohol and glutamic acid. The effects of dietary probiotics in monogastric animals that improve weight gain and feed efficiency ratio and decrease diarrhea accurence frequency in pigs. Also, probiotics increase egg production ratio and beneficial microorganisms in laying hens. In broiler, they have more gain weight and lower blood cholesterol concentrations by probiotics. However, the other study reported probiotics supplementation in animal diets has no effect on ADG, G/F or performance. Thus, future study in these area will allow for more efficient use of the probiotics, selection of more superior microorganism and development of more efficient environment-friendly probiotics like a photosynthetic bacteria.

• Korean Journal of Microbiology
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• v.55 no.2
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• pp.171-173
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• 2019

The genus Cohnella, which belongs to the family Paenibacillaceae, inhabits a wide range of environmental niches. Here, we report the complete genome sequence of Cohnella sp. HS21, which was isolated from the rhizospheric soil of Korean fir (Abies koreana) on the top of Halla Mountain in the Republic of Korea. Strain HS21 features a 7,059,027 bp circular chromosome with 44.8% GC-content. Its genome contains 5,939 protein-coding genes, 78 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, 27 ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes, 4 noncoding RNA genes (ncRNA), and 90 pseudogenes. The bacterium contains antibiotic-related gene clusters and genes encoding plant cell wall-degrading enzymes.

• The Korean Journal of Medicine
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• v.99 no.2
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• pp.104-110
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• 2024

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacterium that colonizes the human stomach, leading to various gastrointestinal diseases including gastritis, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancer. There is no gold standard test that relies entirely on one method in H. pylori diagnosis. We must be aware of the pros and cons of various testing methods to perform an appropriate test according to the situation. Accurate diagnosis and eradication therapy are essential for disease management. Diagnostic methods include invasive techniques like tissue biopsy and rapid urease test, as well as non-invasive tests such as urea breath test, serology test, and stool antigen test. Each method has its advantages and limitations, requiring careful consideration in clinical practice. Understanding these diagnostic tools is crucial for effective H. pylori management and prevention of associated complications.