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Anticoccidial Activity of Berberine against Eimeria-Infected Chickens

  • Nguyen, Binh Thanh;Flores, Rochelle Alipio;Cammayo, Paula Leona Taymen;Kim, Suk;Kim, Woo Hyun;Min, Wongi
    • Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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    • 제59권4호
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    • pp.403-408
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    • 2021
  • Avian coccidiosis has a major economic impact on the poultry industry, it is caused by 7 species of Eimeria, and has been primarily controlled using chemotherapeutic agents. Due to the emergence of drug-resistant strains, alternative control strategies are needed. We assessed anticoccidial effects of berberine-based diets in broiler chickens following oral infection with 5 Eimeria species (E. acervulina, E. maxima, E. tenella, E. mitis, and E. praecox). When 0.2% berberine, a concentration that does not affect weight gain, was added to the diet, the 4 groups infected with E. acervulina, E. tenella, E. mitis, or E. praecox showed significant reductions in fecal oocyst shedding (P<0.05) compared to their respective infected and untreated controls. In chickens treated 0.5% berberine instead of 0.2% and infected with E. maxima, fecal oocyst production was significantly reduced, but body weight deceased, indicating that berberine treatment was not useful for E. maxima infection. Taken together, these results illustrate the applicability of berberine for prophylactic use to control most Eimeria infections except E. maxima. Further studies on the mechanisms underlying the differences in anticoccidial susceptibility to berberine, particularly E. maxima, are remained.

Cooperative Interaction between Acid and Copper Resistance in Escherichia coli

  • Kim, Yeeun;Lee, Seohyeon;Park, Kyungah;Yoon, Hyunjin
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • 제32권5호
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    • pp.602-611
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    • 2022
  • The persistence of pathogenic Escherichia coli under acidic conditions poses a serious risk to food safety, especially in acidic foods such as kimchi. To identify the bacterial factors required for acid resistance, transcriptomic analysis was conducted on an acid-resistant enterotoxigenic E. coli strain and the genes with significant changes in their expression under acidic pH were selected as putative resistance factors against acid stress. These genes included those associated with a glutamate-dependent acid resistance (GDAR) system and copper resistance. E. coli strains lacking GadA, GadB, or YbaST, the components of the GDAR system, exhibited significantly attenuated growth and survival under acidic stress conditions. Accordantly, the inhibition of the GDAR system by 3-mercaptopropionic acid and aminooxyacetic acid abolished bacterial adaptation and survival under acidic conditions, indicating the indispensable role of a GDAR system in acid resistance. Intriguingly, the lack of cueR encoding a transcriptional regulator for copper resistance genes markedly impaired bacterial resistance to acid stress as well as copper. Conversely, the absence of YbaST severely compromised bacterial resistance against copper, suggesting an interplay between acid and copper resistance. These results suggest that a GDAR system can be a promising target for developing control measures to prevent E. coli resistance to acid and copper treatments.

Effect of Cadium Ions on the Activity of Fungal Laccase and Its Decolorization of Dye, RBBR

  • Jarosz-Wilkolazka, A.;Malarczyk, E.;Leonowicz, A.;Cho, Nam-Seok
    • Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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    • 제32권6호
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    • pp.14-22
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    • 2004
  • The effect of cadmium ions on ligninolytic and decolourizing activities in cultures of two white-rot fungi, Cerrena unicolor and Trametes versicolor, were examined. Cadmium was added to the shallow stationary cultures growing on a liquid mineral medium. Both examined strains sorbed Cd ions in the first 24 hr of incubation. An appreciable stimulation of the activity of extracellular laccase (LAC) and inhibition of the extracellular manganese-dependent peroxidase (MnP) were simultaneously observed when 25 mgL-1 and 50 mgL-1 of cadmium ions were added to the cultures. On the other hand, the addition of cadmium ions also resulted in stimulating the decolorization activity of C. unicolor to decolorize Remazol Brilliant Blue R (RBBR) in the cultures, but decreasing it in the culture of T. versicolor, which is compared to the inhibition of MnP activity in this fungus. Our data indicate that the presence of Cd(II) ions can affect the ligninolytic activity of white-rot fungi. It was found that C. unicolor is a strain resistant to the presence of Cd ions in the liquid culture media, and has a potential to use this strain for bioremediation of sites contaminated with both heavy metals and aromatic pollutants.

Twelve unrecorded UV-resistant bacterial species isolated in 2020

  • Kim, Ju-Young;Maeng, Soohyun;Park, Yuna;Lee, Sang Eun;Han, Joo Hyun;Cha, In-Tae;Lee, Ki-eun;Kim, Myung Kyum
    • Journal of Species Research
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    • 제10권4호
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    • pp.321-335
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    • 2021
  • In 2020, a total of 12 bacterial strains were isolated from soil after a comprehensive investigation of indigenous prokaryotic species in Korea. It was determined that each strain belonged to independent and predefined bacterial species, with high 16S rRNA gene sequence similarity (>98.7%) and formation of a robust phylogenetic clade with the closest species. This study identified four families in the phylum Actinobacteria, two families in the phylum Proteobacteria, one family in the phylum Bacteroidetes one family in the phylum Firmicutes; and four species in the family Nocardiaceae, two species in the family Nocardioidaceae, one species in the family Cellulomonadaceae, one species in the family Hymenobacter, one species in the family Methylobacteriaceae, one species in the family Microbacteriaceae, one species in the family Bacillaceae and one species in the family Sphingomonadaceae. There is no official report of these 12 species in Korea, so they are described as unreported bacterial species in Korea in this study. Gram reaction, basic biochemical characteristics, colony, and cell morphology are included in the species description section.

Cultivar Resistance of Korean Breeding Cut-Rose against Crown Gall by Agrobacterium tumefaciens Evaluated by an In Vitro Inoculation

  • Serah Lim;Se Chul Chun;Jin-Won Kim
    • The Plant Pathology Journal
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    • 제39권2호
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    • pp.220-227
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    • 2023
  • Rose crown gall caused by Agrobacterium tumefaciens is a major disease that damages the production of cutroses in Korea. The effective prevention methods for this disease include the use of resistant varieties. This study was conducted to evaluate the resistance of 58 Korean cultivars and six foreign cultivars to crown gall disease with nodal explants in vitro. Among 180 A. tumefaciens strains, pathogenic strain RC12 was selected as an inoculant strain. The strain RC12 was identified based on characteristics of some selective media, pathogenicity test, and polymerase chain reaction analysis. Forty rose cultivars formed tumors on explants inoculated with A. tumefaciens RC12. However, 24 cultivars, including 22 Korean cultivars and 2 foreign cultivars, showed resistance to A. tumefaciens RC12 without forming any tumors. Six cultivars with tumor formation rates of over 30% formed initial tumors within 23 days after inoculation. Six cultivars with low tumor formation rates of around 5% formed initial tumors after 28 days of inoculation. It was found that gall formation rate was highly correlated with the initial gall formation period. Thus, the relationship between the period of gall formation and the rate of gall formation could be useful for assessing resistance to crown gall disease. In vitro inoculation methods could be used to evaluate resistance of cut-rose cultivars to crown gall diseases.

CRISPR-Driven Genome Engineering for Chorismate- and Anthranilate-Accumulating Corynebacterium Cell Factories

  • Hye-Jin Kim;Si-Sun Choi;Eung-Soo Kim
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • 제33권10호
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    • pp.1370-1375
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    • 2023
  • In this study, we aimed to enhance the accumulation of chorismate (CHR) and anthranilate (ANT), key intermediates in the shikimate pathway, by modifying a shikimate over-producing recombinant strain of Corynebacterium glutamicum [19]. To achieve this, we utilized a CRISPR-driven genome engineering approach to compensate for the deletion of shikimate kinase (AroK) as well as ANT synthases (TrpEG) and ANT phosphoribosyltransferase (TrpD). In addition, we inhibited the CHR metabolic pathway to induce CHR accumulation. Further, to optimize the shikimate pathway, we overexpressed feedback inhibition-resistant Escherichia coli AroG and AroH genes, as well as C. glutamicum AroF and AroB genes. We also overexpressed QsuC and substituted shikimate dehydrogenase (AroE). In parallel, we optimized the carbon metabolism pathway by deleting the gntR family transcriptional regulator (IolR) and overexpressing polyphosphate/ATP-dependent glucokinase (PpgK) and glucose kinase (Glk). Moreover, acetate kinase (Ack) and phosphotransacetylase (Pta) were eliminated. Through our CRISPR-driven genome re-design approach, we successfully generated C. glutamicum cell factories capable of producing up to 0.48 g/l and 0.9 g/l of CHR and ANT in 1.3 ml miniature culture systems, respectively. These findings highlight the efficacy of our rational cell factory design strategy in C. glutamicum, which provides a robust platform technology for developing high-producing strains that synthesize valuable aromatic compounds, particularly those derived from the shikimate pathway metabolites.

The current state of phage therapy in livestock and companion animals

  • Youbin Choi;Woongji Lee;Joon-Gi Kwon;Anna Kang;Min-Jin Kwak;Ju-Young Eor;Younghoon Kim
    • Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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    • 제66권1호
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    • pp.57-78
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    • 2024
  • In a global context, bacterial diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria have inflicted sustained damage on both humans and animals. Although antibiotics initially appeared to offer an easy treatment for most bacterial infections, the recent rise of multidrug-resistant bacteria, stemming from antibiotic misuse, has prompted regulatory measures to control antibiotic usage. Consequently, various alternatives to antibiotics are being explored, with a particular focus on bacteriophage (phage) therapy for treating bacterial diseases in animals. Animals are broadly categorized into livestock, closely associated with human dietary habits, and companion animals, which have attracted increasing attention. This study highlights phage therapy cases targeting prominent bacterial strains in various animals. In recent years, research on bacteriophages has gained considerable attention, suggesting a promising avenue for developing alternative substances to antibiotics, particularly crucial for addressing challenging bacterial diseases in the future.

Effects of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles against Biofilm-Forming Bacteria: A Systematic Review

  • Hend Algadi;Mohammed Abdelfatah Alhoot;Anis Rageh Al-Maleki;Neny Purwitasari
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • 제34권9호
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    • pp.1748-1756
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    • 2024
  • Biofilm formation by bacteria poses a significant challenge across diverse industries, displaying resilience against conventional antimicrobial agents. Nanoparticles emerge as a promising alternative for addressing biofilm-related issues. This review aims to assess the efficacy of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles in inhibiting or disrupting biofilm formation by various bacterial species. It delineates trends, identifies gaps, and outlines avenues for future research, emphasizing best practices and optimal nanoparticles for biofilm prevention and eradication. Additionally, it underscores the potential of nanoparticles as substitutes for traditional antibiotics in healthcare and combating antibiotic resistance. A systematic literature search, encompassing Web of Science, PubMed, and Google Scholar from 2015 to 2023, yielded 48 publications meeting the review criteria. These studies employed diverse methods to explore the antibacterial activity of nanoparticles against biofilm-forming bacteria strains. The implications of this study are profound, offering prospects for novel antimicrobial agents targeting biofilm-forming bacteria, often resistant to conventional antibiotics. In conclusion, nanoparticles present a promising frontier in countering biofilm-forming bacteria. This review delivers a structured analysis of current research, providing insights into the potential and challenges of nanoparticle utilization against biofilm-related challenges. While nanoparticles exhibit inherent antimicrobial properties with applications spanning healthcare, agriculture, and industries, the review acknowledges limitations such as the narrow scope of tested nanoparticles and the imperative need for extensive research on long-term toxicity and environmental impacts.

비강(鼻腔)에서 분리(分離)한 황색포도구균(黃色葡萄球菌)의 생화학적(生化學的) 성상(性狀)에 관(關)한 연구(硏究) (Studies on the Pathogenic Staphylococci aureus from Nasal Cavity)

  • 주진우
    • 대한미생물학회지
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    • 제17권1호
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    • pp.67-74
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    • 1982
  • 비병원근무자(非病院勤務者)인 부산대학교(釜山大學校) 자연과학대학(自然科學大學) 생물학계열(生物學系列) 18명(名), 미생물학과(微生物學科) 2학년(學年) 31명(名), 미생물학과(微生物學科) 3학년(學年) 37명(名)과 병원근무자(病院勤務者)인 간호과학생(看護科學生) 30명(名), 간호원(看護員) 30명(名), 수술근무간호원(手術勤務看護員) 30명(名), 의사(醫師) 30명(名), 총(總) 256명(名)을 대상(對象)으로 하여 비강(鼻腔)에서 황색포도구균(黃色葡萄球菌)을 분리(分離)하여 얻은 성적(成績)은 다음과 같다. 1. 비병원근무자(非病院勤務者) 대학생(大學生)에서 황색포도구균분리율(黃色葡萄球菌分離率)은 49예(例)(29.7%), 병원근무자(病院勤務者)에서는 67예(例)(55.8%)이었다. 2. 비병원근무자(非病院勤務者) 대학생(大學生)의 비강(鼻腔)에서 분리(分離)한 황색포도구균(黃色葡萄球菌)의 40예(例)에서 coagulase 양성균주(陽性菌株) 29예(例)(72.5%), 음성균주(陰性菌株) 11예(例)(27.5%)이고, mannitol 분해(分解) 양성균주(陽性菌株) 29예(例)(72.5%), 음성균주(陰性菌株) 11예(例)(27.5%)이었다. 3. 병원근무자(病院勤務者)의 비강(鼻腔)에서 분리(分離)한 황색포도구균(黃色葡萄球菌)의 67예(例)에서 coagulase 양성균주(陽性菌株) 59예(例)(58.1%), 음성균주(陰性菌株) 8예(例)(11.9%)이고, mannitol 분해양성균주(分解陽性菌株) 49예(例)(73.1%), 음성균주(陰性菌株) 18예(例)(26.9%)이었다. 4. 분리균주중(分離菌株中)에서 coagulase양성(陽性) 및 mannitol분해양성(分解陽性) 49균주(菌株)에 대(對)한 용혈반응(溶血反應)의 감수성(感受性)의 순위(順位)는 가토(家兎) 40예(例)(81.6%), 모르못트 25예(例)(53.5%), 면양(緬羊) 13예(例)(26.5%)이고, 닭 및 사람의 적혈구(赤血球)에는 용혈반응음성(溶血反應陰性)이었다. 5. 분리균주중(分離菌株中)에서 coagulase양성(陽性) 및 mannitol분해양성(分解陽性) 49균주(菌株)에 대(對)한 용혈반응(溶血反應)은 전주(全株)에 대(對)해서 각각(各各) 음성(陰性)이었다. 6. 화학요법제(化學療法劑)에 대(對)한 분리균주(分離菌株)에 대(對)한 성적(成績)은 비병원근무자(非病院勤務者) 분리균주(分離菌株)는 대부분(大部分) 감수성(感愛性)이 있으나 병원근무자(病院勤務者) 분리균주(分離菌株)는 대부분(大部分) 저항성(抵抗性)을 나타냄을 관찰(觀察)할 수 있었다.

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1985년 한국 각지에서 분리한 이질균속의 특성에 관한 연구 (Biological Characteristics of the Shigella Species Isolated from Various Areas in Korea, 1985)

  • 최재두;이연태;정태화
    • 대한미생물학회지
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    • 제22권1호
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    • pp.79-93
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    • 1987
  • The result of various researches mainly in search of 194 Shigella strains, isolated by the Health Research Centers(situated in Seoul city, Inchon city, Pusan city, Kyonggi-Do, Kangwon-Do, Chungchongnam and Buk-Do, Kyongsangnam and Buk-Do, Jollanam and Buk-Do, and Jaeju-Do) in addition to those clinical laboratories of all the general hospitals situated down twon Seoul, conducted during the month of Jan. through Dec. 85, through the reisolating-activity program following its transportation into the laboratory, particularly for a complete check on its correctiveness, are as follows: 1. Isolation processes were performed with the 194 strains obtained from each placeduring the period of investigation: 164 Strains(84.5%) of Sh. flexneri, B group; 6 Strains(3.1%) of Sh. boydii, C group; 24 Strains(12.3%) of Sh. sonnei, D group, which means there's quite a lot in B group while Sh. dysenteriae, A group was not isolated at all. 2. The isolation rate of the 164, B group for subserotype was 1b, 84(51.2%) the highest one, 2(1.2%) on 3a the lowest one, 4, on C group; In D group subserotype II showed 14(58.4%) more than subserotype I. 3. The biological data on sexuality regarding the isolation-strain showed traditional particularity. But the subserotype 1b in B group 2(2.4%) showed gas-growth from glucose. In subserotype 1a, the indole-growth was 88.9% on masculine which was considerably a good one. In the test of arginine dihydrolase subserotype I among D group showed 100% masculine rate. The subserotype 6 among B group showed 92.5% masculine. In the dissolution test of manitol, all subserotypes showed 100% maculine except subserotype 1b. In the dissolutioning test of rhamnose, the subserotype I among D group showed 100% masculine which is the unusual one. 4. Interms of the area among 13 districts examined, Kangwon-Do had 41(21.1%) which is the highest one on its ratio. 5. In terms of season on the strain isolation category, 44(22.7%) is the number isolated in April which is the highest one. 6. In terms of ages, the strain isolation ratio was notably high above the ages of 60 which was 34(17.5%). Next one was 29(14.9%) which was under the ages of 4. 7. In terms of sex, female was 113 or 58.2% while male was 74 or 38.2%, which means the female had more than the male. 8. The result of the resisting capability on the usage of 12 antibiotic medication was; 100% on chloramphenicol; 94.3% on tetracycline, 82.0% on streptomycin, 76.3% on carbenicillin, 74.7% on ampicillin, in regular order. The strain source bearing multimedication resisivity against the 5 antibiotic medication is as many as 117 or 60.3%. Of which 43.3% of 1b sub serotype, B group was the best one, and thus the resistivity against the antistrain medication seems the tendency is being changed. The summing up of the above result shows the total specific strains isolated in each branch in Korea is 194, of which the main type is Sh. flexneri 84.5%. The isolating rate is almost evenly spreading, although the Kangwon-Do showed the highest rate on the above data. It also shows female is higher than male on its statistics. The tendency on age category showed both on old and infancy generations high. However, the resistant capability against antibacteria medication or vaccine was still remaining on habitual one, particularly tending towards multimedication or vaccine trend.

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