PLoS One
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2018
·Vol. 13
·期 10
·e0204324
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IF 2.766
Fangfang Li,Yidan Liu,Diwei Wang,Chaosheng Zhang,Zhihui Yang,Siqi Lu,Yangyang Wang
A halotolerant bacterial consortium capable of degrading di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) was enriched from activated sludge. Community analysis revealed that LF contained seven families and seven genera of bacteria. The predominant species was Gordonia sp. (54.93%), Rhodococcus . sp. (9.92%) and Achromobacter sp. (8.47%). The consortium could degrade 93.84% of 1000 mg/l DEHP after 48 h incubation. The optimal temperature and pH for LF to degrade DEHP were 30 °C and 6.0, respectively. LF degraded more than 91% of DEHP with salt concentrations ranging from 0–3%. The inoculum size had great effects on DEHP degradation (incubation time < 24h). LF could degrade high concentrations of DEHP (from 100 to 2000 mg/l) with the degradation ratio above 92% after 72 h incubation. Kinetics analysis revealed that the degradation of DEHP by LF was best fitted by the first-order kinetics when the initial concentration ranged from 100 to 2000 mg/l. The main intermediates (2-ethylhexyl pentyl phthalate, butyl (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (BEHP), mono-ethylhexyl phthalate (MEHP), mono-hexyl phthalate (MHP), mono-butyl phthalate (MBP)) in DEHP degradation process were identified using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and a new complex biochemical pathway was proposed. Furthermore, LF could also degrade dimethyl phthalate (DMP), diethyl phthalate (DEP), di- n -butyl phthalate (DBP), di- n -octyl phthalate (DOP) and phthalic acid (PA).
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CHEMOSPHERE
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2023
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IF 8.8
Xiaoyuan Guo,Lan Qiu,Zhiwei Liang,Qihong Lu,Shanquan Wang,Hojae Shim
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly increased the demand of disinfectant use. Chloroxylenol ( para -chloro- meta -xylenol, PCMX) as the major antimicrobial ingredient of disinfectant has been widely detected in water environments, with identified toxicity and potential risk. The assessment of PCMX in domestic wastewater of Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) showed a positive correlation between PCMX concentration and population density. An indigenous PCMX degrader, identified as Rhodococcus sp. GG1, was isolated and found capable of completely degrading PCMX (50 mg L −1 ) within 36 h. The growth kinetics followed Haldane's inhibition model, with maximum specific growth rate, half-saturation constant, and inhibition constant of 0.38 h −1 , 7.64 mg L −1 , and 68.08 mg L −1 , respectively. The degradation performance was enhanced by optimizing culture conditions, while the presence of additional carbon source stimulated strain GG1 to alleviate inhibition from high concentrations of PCMX. In addition, strain GG1 showed good environmental adaptability, degrading PCMX efficiently in different environmental aqueous matrices. A potential degradation pathway was identified, with 2,6-dimethylhydroquinone as a major intermediate metabolite. Cytochrome P450 (CYP450) was found to play a key role in dechlorinating PCMX via hydroxylation and also catalyzed the hydroxylated dechlorination of other halo-phenolic contaminants through co-metabolism. This study characterizes an aerobic bacterial pure culture capable of degrading PCMX metabolically, which could be promising in effective bioremediation of PCMX-contaminated sites and in treatment of PCMX-containing waste streams.
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APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
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2026
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IF 4.2
Zhengyu Hou,Hejuan Pan,Shihan Wang,Yulin Li,Yang Yu,Pei Qiao,Haixia Wang,Weihong Zhong
Phthalate esters (PAEs) are ubiquitous in the environment, and their microbial metabolism is associated with transport proteins. In this study, multiple novel membrane proteins were identified, revealing their pivotal role in PAEs degradation. Based on whole-genome and transcriptomic analyses, approximately 20 potential PAEs transport membrane proteins were predicted to be involved in PAEs degradation by Rhodococcus sp. AH-ZY2. Among them, four protein genes (0620, 3572, 4497, and 5299) exhibited increased transcription levels (Log2F(c)>2.8) in response to di-n-octyl-phthalate (DnOP) as the sole carbon source, instead of fructose, were selected for functional verification. Gene knockout and complementation experiments showed that these four transport protein genes, belonging to the MFS family (0620, 3572, and 5299) and the ABC family (4497), respectively, exhibited the function to transport multiple PAEs into cells. Specifically, membrane protein 5299 could transport the most diverse kinds of PAEs. Molecular docking results also showed that Ser and Arg play a key role in the PAEs transport process of membrane protein 5299, and the PAEs-binding pocket size of 5299 in the transition region was larger than that of 0620, 3572, and 4497. Then, the expression of the genes encoding 0620, 3572, 5299, and 4497 was enhanced after they were cloned into the plasmid pNV18 and transformed into the strain AH-ZY2. The enhancement of 5299 expression exhibited a better improvement in PAEs degradation than the other three genes. This study provides four novel transport proteins and a new strategy for effective bioremediation of PAEs via enhanced membrane transport.
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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2024
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IF 12.2
Zhengyu Hou,Hejuan Pan,Mengjie Gu,Xiaowang Chen,Tongtong Ying,Pei Qiao,Junwei Cao,Haixia Wang,Tong Hu,Lianbao Zheng,Weihong Zhong
Phthalate esters (PAEs) are widely used as plasticizers and cause serious complex pollution problem in environment. Thus, strains with efficient ability to simultaneously degrade various PAEs are required. In this study, a newly isolated strain Rhodococcus sp. AH-ZY2 can degrade 500 mg/L Di-n-octyl phthalate completely within 16 h and other 500 mg/L PAEs almost completely within 48 h at 37 °C, 180 rpm, and 2 % (v/v) inoculum size of cultures with a OD 600 of 0.8. OD 600 = 0.8, 2 % (v/v). Twenty genes in its genome were annotated as potential esterase and four of them ( 3963 , 4547 , 5294 and 5359 ) were heterogeneously expressed and characterized. Esterase 3963 and 4547 is a type I PAEs esterase that hydrolyzes PAEs to phthalate monoesters. Esterase 5294 is a type II PAEs esterase that hydrolyzes phthalate monoesters to phthalate acid (PA). Esterase 5359 is a type III PAEs esterase that simultaneously degrades various PAEs to PA. Molecular docking results of 5359 suggested that the size and indiscriminate binding feature of spacious substrate binding pocket may contribute to its substrate versatility. AH-ZY2 is a potential strain for efficient remediation of PAEs complex pollution in environment. It is first to report an esterase that can efficiently degrade mixed various PAEs.
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CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
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2018
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IF 1.712
Xiaoqiang Jia,Yun He,Lei Huang,Dawei Jiang,Wenyu Lu
The high-molecular weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) pyrene and typical long chain alkane n -hexadecane are both difficult to degrade. In this study, n -hexadecane and pyrene degrading strain Rhodococcus sp. T1 was isolated from oil contaminated soil. Strain T1 could remove 90.81% n -hexadecane (2 vol%) and 42.79% pyrene (200 mg·L − 1 ) as a single carbon within 5 days, respectively. Comparatively, the degradation of pyrene increased to 60.63%, but the degradation of n -hexadecane decreased to 87.55% when these compounds were mixed. Additionally, identification and analysis of degradation metabolites of Rhodococcus sp. T1 in the above experiments showed that there were significant changes in alanine, methylamine, citric acid and heptadecanoic acid between sole and dual substrate degradation. The optimal conditions for degradation were then determined based on analysis of the pH, salinity, additional nutrient sources and liquid surface activity. Under the optimal conditions of pH 7.0, 35 °C, 0.5% NaCl, 5 mg·L − 1 of yeast extract and 90 mg·L − 1 of surfactant, the degradation increased in single or dual carbon sources. To our knowledge, this is the first study to discuss metabolite changes in Rhodococcus sp. T1 using sole substrate and dual substrate to enhance the long-chain alkanes and PAHs degradation potential.
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
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2023
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Ni-Hong Yao,Ya-Nan Du,Jia-Xi Xiong,Ying Xiao,Hang-Hang He,Ze-Feng Xie,Duo Huang,Qi Song,Jing Chen,Dazhong Yan,Hong-Jun Chao
The compound 3,5-xylenol is an essential precursor used in pesticides and industrial intermediate in the disinfectants and preservatives industry. Its widespread application makes it an important source of pollution. Microbial bioremediation is more environmentally friendly than the physicochemical treatment process for removing alkylphenols from a polluted environment. However, the 3,5-xylenol-degrading bacteria is unavailable, and its degradation mechanism remains unclear. Here, a 3,5-xylenol-metabolizing bacterial strain, designated Rhodococcus sp. CHJ602, was isolated using 3,5-xylenol as the sole source of carbon and energy from a wastewater treatment factory. Results showed that strain CHJ602 maintained a high 3,5-xylenol-degrading performance under the conditions of 30.15 °C and pH 7.37. The pathway involved in 3,5-xylenol degradation by strain CHJ602 must be induced by 3,5-xylenol. Based on the identification of intermediate metabolites and enzyme activities , this bacterium could oxidize 3,5-xylenol by a novel metabolic pathway. One methyl oxidation converted 3,5-xylenol to 3-hydroxymethyl-5-methylphenol, 3-hydroxy-5-methyl benzaldehyde, and 3-hydroxy-5-methylbenzoate. After that, another methyl oxidation is converted to 5-hydroxyisophthalicate, which is metabolized by the protocatechuate pathway. It is catalyzed by a series of enzymes in strain CHJ602. In addition, toxicity bioassay result indicates that 3,5-xylenol is toxic to zebrafish and Rhodococcus sp. CHJ602 could eliminate 3,5-xylenol in water to protect zebrafish from its toxicity. The results provide insights into the bioremediation of wastewater contaminated 3,5-xylenol.
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Life-Basel
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2026
·Vol. 16
·期 2
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IF 3.9
Xinyuan Wei,Haoyu Wang,Rui Li,Shengmin Liu,Hongyan Zuo,Qing Hu,Xuliang Zhuang,Zhihui Bai
Petroleum contamination poses a serious threat to human health and ecosystems worldwide, and microbially driven natural attenuation is an effective approach for accelerating hydrocarbon removal. Species of the genusRhodococcusare recognized for their ability to degrade long chain petroleum hydrocarbons. However, their physiological traits and degradation mechanisms under alkaline conditions remain insufficiently understood. In this study, soil samples were collected from the Dagang oilfield in Tianjin, China, andRhodococcussp. A17 was isolated as an active indigenous strain for genomic and physiological characterization under high pH petroleum degradation conditions. The results showed that strain A17 grew optimally at 30 °C, pH 9.0, and 2% salinity. Petroleum hydrocarbon degradation reached 67.8% within 72 h, with a degradation half life of 34.2 h. Genome sequencing identified 18 oxygenase related genes involved in alkane degradation, includingalkB, cytochrome P450 monooxygenases, and the long chain alkane monooxygenaseladA, together with four antibiotic resistance genes. Metabolite analysis suggested that alkane degradation might proceed via terminal and subterminal oxidation pathways. Overall, these findings indicate thatRhodococcussp. A17 exhibits multiple adaptive traits that support its potential application in the bioremediation of petroleum contaminated alkaline environments.
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Journal of Environmental Sciences
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2016
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IF 2.208
Xingdu Chen,Chengjian Yang,Weiwei Wang,Bizhou Ge,Jun Zhang,Yucan Liu,Yaping Nan
The biodegradation characteristic and potential metabolic pathway for removal of environmental N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAC) by Rhodococcus sp. strain B83 was studied. Rhodococcus sp. strain B83 was isolated from the rhizosphere of a pagoda tree and proved capable of utilizing DMAC as sole source of carbon and nitrogen. Batch culture studies showed that strain B83 could tolerate up to 25 g/L DMAC and showed distinct growth on possible catabolic intermediates except for acetate. The nitrogen balance analysis revealed that approximately 71% of the initial nitrogen was converted to organic nitrogen. DMAC degradation has led to accumulation of acetate and organic nitrogen, meanwhile traces of nitrate and ammonia was build-up but without nitrite. The growth of strain B83 could be inhibited by adding exogenous acetate. By means of the assay of enzymatic degradation of DMAC, several catabolic intermediates at different intervals were observed and identified. Based on the results obtained from culture solution and enzymatic degradation assay, a detailed pathway is proposed for DMAC biodegradation.
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INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION
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2026
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Fuyu Song,Jiaxi Liu,Qi Wu,Aiqin Diao,Yinhu Jiang,Xin Yan,Na Li,Jian He,Jiguo Qiu
An efficient Rhodococcus sp. YQ-4 strain degraded 98% of 2-ABT within 24 h. • A new intermediate metabolite (2-hydroxybenzothiazole) was identified. • A novel 2-ABT biotransformation pathway was proposed. • Biodegradation of 2-ABT was a detoxification process. 2-Aminobenzothiazole (2-ABT), a representative heterocyclic compound originating from tire wear particles, was widely detected in diverse environmental matrices. Due to its persistence and potential toxicity, the removal of 2-ABT from contaminated environments has become an increasing environmental concern. However, studies on the efficient biodegradation of 2-ABT by pure cultures remain limited. In this study, the abundance of Rhodococcus increased significantly following enrichment and acclimation. Subsequently, a 2-ABT-degrading pure culture, designated Rhodococcus sp. YQ-4, was isolated. Under the optimal conditions of pH 7.0, 1% NaCl, and 30 °C, strain YQ-4 achieved a removal rate of 98% for 50 μM 2-ABT within 24 h. A key metabolic intermediate, 2-hydroxybenzothiazole (2-OBT), was identified by liquid chromatography-time-of-flight mass spectrometry (LC-TOF-MS). Based on these results, a possible initial biotransformation pathway involving deamination and hydroxylation at the C2 position of the thiazole ring was proposed. Furthermore, toxicity bioassays involving the green alga Chlamydomonas ellipsoidea and mung bean ( Vigna radiata ) demonstrated that the biodegradation of 2-ABT by strain YQ-4 significantly alleviated its phytotoxicity, thereby restoring the growth and physiological vigor of the test species. Collectively, this study provided a novel bacterial resource for the bioremediation of 2-ABT-contaminated environments and offered new insights into the catabolic pathway associated with emerging pollutants.
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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2026
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Kejian Tian,Jinming Gu,Lang Xie,Dandan Zhou,Fanxing Meng,Pengfei Hao,Yue Yu,Fan Li,Hongliang Huo,Shi Xie
17α-Ethynylestradiol (EE2) is a ubiquitous synthetic estrogen of global concern. Due to its recalcitrance to biodegradation, EE2 is often insufficiently removed during wastewater treatment and consequently released with effluents, posing significant ecological risks and potential threats to human health. In this study, Rhodococcus equi DSSKP-R-001 ( R. equi -001) was identified as one of the most potent EE2-degrading bacterium, achieving complete degradation of EE2 at low concentrations. Transcriptomic analysis revealed substantial upregulation and high functional similarity of genes encoding short-chain dehydrogenase/reductase (SDR) during EE2 degradation. Among these candidates, sdr R was functionally validated as the most catalytically efficient, achieving 97.88 % EE2 removal. Molecular docking analyses demonstrated that the sdr R -mediated conversion of EE2 to estrone (E1) is facilitated by multiple key amino acid residues through substrate binding, hydrogen bonding, and hydrophobic interactions. Furthermore, the sdr R -harboring genetically engineered bacterium (GEB) exhibited superior biodegradation potential, achieving up to 96.48 % EE2 removal individually and enabling complete elimination when applied for bioaugmentation. Concurrently, bioaugmentation with GEBs reshaped the sludge microbial community by optimizing interspecies interactions and increasing the abundance of denitrifying and phosphorus-accumulating microorganisms, thereby improving overall pollutant removal performance. Overall, this study expands the microbial and enzymatic repertoire for EE2 degradation and demonstrate the potential of genetic engineering strategies for improving the removal of recalcitrant micropollutants in biological wastewater treatment.
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BIOTECHNOLOGY LETTERS
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2013
·Vol. 36
·期 2
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IF 1.853
He Yu-Cai,Wu Ya-Dong,Pan Xue-He,Ma Cui-Luan
The nitrilase from Rhodococcus sp. CCZU10-1 catalyses the hydrolysis of dinitriles to acids without the formation of amides and cyanocarboxylic acids. It was induced by benzonitrile and its analogues (tetrachloroterephthalonitrile > ε-caprolactam > benzonitrile > phenylacetonitrile), and had activity towards aromatic nitriles (terephthalonitrile > tetrachloroterephthalonitrile > isophthalonitrile > tetrachloroisophthalonitrile > tetrafluoroterephthalonitrile > benzonitrile). After the optimization, the highest nitrilase induction [311 U/(g DCW)] was achieved with tetrachloroterephthalonitrile (1 mM) in the medium after 24 h at 30 °C after optimum enzyme activity was at pH 6.8 and at 30 °C. Efficient biocatalyst recycling was achieved by cell immobilization in calcium alginate, with a product-to-biocatalyst ratios of 776 g terephthalic acid/g DCW and 630 g isophthalic acid/g DCW.
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
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2018
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IF 4.61
Hai-Ming Zhao,Rui-Wen Hu,Huan Du,Xiao-Ping Xin,Yan-Wen Li,Hui Li,Quan-Ying Cai,Ce-Hui Mo,Jie-Sheng Liu,Dong-Mei Zhou,Ming-Hung Wong,Zhen-Li He
Microbial degradation is considered the most promising method for removing phthalate acid esters (PAEs) from polluted environments; however, a comprehensive genomic understanding of the entire PAE catabolic process is still lacking. In this study, the repertoire of PAE catabolism genes in the metabolically versatile bacterium Rhodococcus sp. 2G was examined using genomic, metabolic, and bioinformatic analyses. A total of 4930 coding genes were identified from the 5.6 Mb genome of the 2G strain, including 337 esterase/hydrolase genes and 48 transferase and decarboxylase genes that were involved in hydrolysing PAEs into phthalate acid (PA) and decarboxylating PA into benzoic acid (BA). One gene cluster ( xyl ) responsible for transforming BA into catechol and two catechol-catabolism gene clusters controlling the ortho ( cat ) and meta ( xyl & mhp ) cleavage pathways were also identified. The proposed PAE catabolism pathway and some key degradation genes were validated by intermediate-utilising tests and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Our results provide novel insight into the mechanisms of PAE biodegradation at the molecular level and useful information on gene resources for future studies.
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