Role of the Fusarium oxysporum metallothionein Mt1 in resistance to metal toxicity and virulence

Metallomics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1230-1240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Damaris Lorenzo-Gutiérrez ◽  
Lucía Gómez-Gil ◽  
Josep Guarro ◽  
M. Isabel G. Roncero ◽  
Ana Fernández-Bravo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Fusarium Oxysporum ◽  
Metal Toxicity ◽  
Evolutionary Adaptation ◽  
High Tolerance ◽  
Soil Organisms

Soil organisms exhibit high tolerance to heavy metals, probably acquired through evolutionary adaptation to contaminated environments.

scholarly journals Role of rock phosphate in alleviation of heavy metals stress on Fusarium oxysporum

2008 ◽  
Vol 53 (No. 1) ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.A.H. Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Amino Acids ◽  
Glycine Max ◽  
Fusarium Oxysporum ◽  
Endophytic Fungus ◽  
Rock Phosphate ◽  
Significant Growth ◽  
Adsorption Affinity

An endophytic fungus of soyabean (Glycine max) roots, Fusarium oxysporum, was used to study its activity under heavy metals (Cd<sup>2+</sup>, Mn<sup>2+</sup> and Zn<sup>2+</sup>) stress and the role of rock phosphate (RP) in alleviation of the stress. F.&nbsp;oxysporum growth, amino acids and protein were increased by increasing RP concentration (1&ndash;6 g/l) after 8 and 14 days. Heavy metals (HM) have a stressing effect on F. oxysporum &ndash; a significant decrease of amino acids, protein and accumulation of sugar at 1mM/l follows a descending order of Cd<sup>2+</sup> &gt; Mn<sup>2+</sup> &gt; Zn<sup>2+</sup>. RP is altering the stressing effects of metal on F. oxysporum by a significant growth improvement at 3 and 6 g/l RP, increase of amino acids, protein and decrease of sugar. The solubilization of RP increased under HM application, which may be attributed to an increase of the adsorption of HM by increasing RP concentration. RP has the highest adsorption affinity for Cd<sup>2+</sup> (81%) followed by Zn<sup>2+</sup> (71%) and Mn<sup>2+</sup>(55%).

scholarly journals Mechanism of Attenuation of Uranyl Toxicity by Glutathione in Lactococcus lactis

2016 ◽  
Vol 82 (12) ◽  
pp. 3563-3571 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad H. Obeid ◽  
Jana Oertel ◽  
Marc Solioz ◽  
Karim Fahmy
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Lactococcus Lactis ◽  
Metal Toxicity ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Model Organism ◽  
Cell Number ◽  
Metal Resistance ◽  
Titration Calorimetry ◽  
Content Type

ABSTRACTBoth prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms possess mechanisms for the detoxification of heavy metals, and these mechanisms are found among distantly related species. We investigated the role of intracellular glutathione (GSH), which, in a large number of taxa, plays a role in protection against the toxicity of common heavy metals. Anaerobically grownLactococcus lactiscontaining an inducible GSH synthesis pathway was used as a model organism. Its physiological condition allowed study of putative GSH-dependent uranyl detoxification mechanisms without interference from additional reactive oxygen species. By microcalorimetric measurements of metabolic heat during cultivation, it was shown that intracellular GSH attenuates the toxicity of uranium at a concentration in the range of 10 to 150 μM. In this concentration range, no effect was observed with copper, which was used as a reference for redox metal toxicity. At higher copper concentrations, GSH aggravated metal toxicity. Isothermal titration calorimetry revealed the endothermic binding of U(VI) to the carboxyl group(s) of GSH rather than to the reducing thiol group involved in copper interactions. The data indicate that the primary detoxifying mechanism is the intracellular sequestration of carboxyl-coordinated U(VI) into an insoluble complex with GSH. The opposite effects on uranyl and on copper toxicity can be related to the difference in coordination chemistry of the respective metal-GSH complexes, which cause distinct growth phase-specific effects on enzyme-metal interactions.IMPORTANCEUnderstanding microbial metal resistance is of particular importance for bioremediation, where microorganisms are employed for the removal of heavy metals from the environment. This strategy is increasingly being considered for uranium. However, little is known about the molecular mechanisms of uranyl detoxification. Existing studies of different taxa show little systematics but hint at a role of glutathione (GSH). Previous work could not unequivocally demonstrate a GSH function in decreasing the presumed uranyl-induced oxidative stress, nor could a redox-independent detoxifying action of GSH be identified. Combining metabolic calorimetry with cell number-based assays and genetics analysis enables a novel and general approach to quantify toxicity and relate it to molecular mechanisms. The results show that GSH-expressing microorganisms appear advantageous for uranyl bioremediation.

Heavy Metals Uptake from Aqueous Effluents by Novel Adsorbent derived from Tannin Extracts Role of Tannin Source

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesús Sánchez-Martín ◽  
Víctor Encinas-Sánchez ◽  
Jesús Beltrán-Heredia
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Aqueous Effluents ◽  
Heavy Metals Uptake

Role of high sensitivity C - Reactive protein and some of heavy metals in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nashwan S. Albabawaty ◽  
Ali Y. Majid ◽  
Mohammed H. Alosami ◽  
Halla G. Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Heavy Metals ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein

Integrated interrelationship of sewage sludges with absorbing complex of river Miass drainage area

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 441-444
Author(s):  
Y. A. Dzhenis ◽  
I. I. Tuber
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Natural Waters ◽  
Drainage Area ◽  
Sewage Sludges

Soil is a powerful and active absorber of many substances, assumes the pressure of industrial and municipal emissions and waste, and performs the important role of a buffer and a detoxicant. It accumulates heavy metals, pesticides, hydrocarbons and other chemical polluting substances and due to the soil absorbing complex (SAC) strongly captures and protects natural waters and the atmosphere from harm. Applying sewage sludges in our research will enable us to strengthen the capacity of SAC and to reduce the toxicity of heavy metals when they enter a reservoir via a drain from anthropogenically polluted territory.

Variations in Mineral/heavy metals profiling and preventive role of trichomes in Peach Fruits treated with CaC2

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Irfan ◽  
Safdar Abbas ◽  
Beenish Jehan Azhar ◽  
Shakeel Ahmad ◽  
Hafsa Muhammad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Fine Powder ◽  
Calcium Carbide ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Tandem Accelerator ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Elemental Profiling

Background: Phytonutrients in peach fruits have health promoting antioxidants against various chronic diseases. However, there is no extensive data to show the nutritional values of Local peach cultivars after post-harvest treatments. Objective: Mainly this study was objective to determine the effect of calcium carbide on nutritional value and quality of fruits of Pakistani peach cultivars. Methods: The peach fruits were collected from three different peach orchids of KPK and the fruits were divided into 4 groups while 5th group was collected from local fruit shop. Each experimental group was treated with different concentration of calcium carbide whereas control group was not treated. The peel and pulp samples were oven dried and ground to fine powder separately. The elemental compositions were determined using Particle Induced X-ray emission and Pelletron Tandem Accelerator. Result: Sixteen elements were identified in peach fruits and the elements were Al, P, S, Cl, K, Ca, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, and Se. In peel, concentration of some elements increased or decreased after treatment with CaC2 while in pulp the conc. of nearly all detected elements was increased in treated samples. We found significantly high amount of heavy metals traces including As, Se, Co, Si, and P in peach fruits treated with CaC2. Interestingly, the presence of trichomes in peach skin prevents the transfer of these heavy metals deep into the pulp which was also verified by the elemental profiling of nectarines. Conclusion: Conclusively, the artificial ripening with CaC2 changed the nutritional value of peach fruits that has higher health risks if consume with the peel. According to our best knowledge, this is the first report that highlights the effects of CaC2 which deteriorate the nutritional value of peach fruits in Pakistan.

Environmental DNA for functional diversity

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierre Taberlet ◽  
Aurélie Bonin ◽  
Lucie Zinger ◽  
Eric Coissac
Keyword(s):  
Functional Groups ◽  
Functional Diversity ◽  
Environmental Dna ◽  
Soil Organisms ◽  
Meaningful Information ◽  
Dna Metabarcoding ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Target Community

Chapter 10 “Environmental DNA for functional diversity” discusses the potential of environmental DNA to assess functional diversity. It first focuses on DNA metabarcoding and discusses the extent to which this approach can be used and/or optimized to retrieve meaningful information on the functions of the target community. This knowledge usually involves coarsely defined functional groups (e.g., woody, leguminous, graminoid plants; shredders or decomposer soil organisms; pathogenicity or decomposition role of certain microorganisms). Chapter 10 then introduces metagenomics and metatranscriptomics approaches, their advantages, but also the challenges and solutions to appropriately sampling, sequencing these complex DNA/RNA populations. Chapter 10 finally presents several strategies and software to analyze metagenomes/metatranscriptomes, and discusses their pros and cons.

Role of potassium transporter KUP8 in plant responses to heavy metals

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Sanz‐Fernández ◽  
Alejandro Rodríguez‐González ◽  
Luisa M. Sandalio ◽  
María C. Romero‐Puertas
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Plant Responses ◽  
Potassium Transporter

scholarly journals Biomonitoring of Heavy Metals: The Unexplored Role of Marine Sessile Taxa

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 580
Author(s):  
Camilla Roveta ◽  
Anna Annibaldi ◽  
Afghan Afghan ◽  
Barbara Calcinai ◽  
Cristina Gioia Di Camillo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Marine Species ◽  
Shallow Waters ◽  
Anthropogenic Inputs ◽  
Current Review ◽  
European Water ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Sessile Organisms

Coastal areas are known to receive significant anthropogenic inputs, mainly deriving from metropolitan areas, industries, and activities related to tourism. Among these inputs, some trace elements are listed as priority pollutants in the European Water Framework Directive, due to their ability to bioaccumulate in organisms. Many studies have been conducted on heavy metals (HMs) accumulation and on their possible effects on different edible marine species. While the most studied sessile organisms are bivalves, in the current review, we focus our attention on other sessile taxa (sponges, cnidarians, bryozoans, polychaetes, cirripeds, and tunicates), proposed as bioindicators in coastal shallow waters. Although their potential as bioindicator tools has been repeatedly highlighted in the literature, these organisms are still poorly investigated and considered for monitoring. In this context, we analyze the available literature about this topic, in order to summarize the current knowledge and identify possible applications of these organisms in a bioremediation scenario.

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