Psychrophilic anaerobic digestion: A critical evaluation of microorganisms and enzymes to drive the process

MA Akindolire, H Rama, A Roopnarain - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2022 - Elsevier
Anaerobic digestion (AD) technology is limited by low-temperature conditions preventing the
adoption of simple, unheated digesters during cold periods. Decrease in temperature has a …

Cold-adapted proteases: an efficient and energy-saving biocatalyst

Z Yang, Z Huang, Q Wu, X Tang, Z Huang - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The modern biotechnology industry has a demand for macromolecules that can function in
extreme environments. One example is cold-adapted proteases, possessing advantages …

[HTML][HTML] Optimization of subtilisin production from Bacillus subtilis strain ZK3 and biological and molecular characterization of synthesized subtilisin capped …

SS Shettar, ZK Bagewadi, HN Kolvekar… - Saudi Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The increase and dissemination of multi-drug resistant bacteria have presented a major
healthcare challenge, making bacterial infections a significant concern. The present …

Characterization of thermostable carboxypeptidase from high-altitude hot spring metagenome

AK Wani, C Chopra, MA Ansari, MA Dar… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study explored the metagenome of the Pir Panjal Hot Spring (PPHS) to identify
thermostable hydrolases. The carboxypeptidase (CarP) gene was successfully amplified …

Molecular and functional characterization of protease from psychrotrophic Bacillus sp. HM49 in North-western Himalaya

H Mushtaq, SA Ganai, A Jehangir, BA Ganai, R Dar - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
In this work, a psychrotrophic bacteria producing cold-active protease, was obtained from
Dachigam National Park, an ecologically significant habitat in Western Himalayas owing to …

Biochemical characterization of a novel oxidatively stable, halotolerant, and high‐alkaline subtilisin from Alkalihalobacillus okhensis Kh10‐101T

F Falkenberg, J Rahba, D Fischer, M Bott… - FEBS Open …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Halophilic and halotolerant microorganisms represent a promising source of salt‐tolerant
enzymes suitable for various biotechnological applications where high salt concentrations …

Development of a transcription factor decoy-nanocarrier system as a successful inhibitor of Enterococcus faecalis virulence in vitro and in vivo

EA Badr, YI Nagy, RM Sayed, MT Kashef - Microbial Pathogenesis, 2024 - Elsevier
Enterococcus faecalis is a troublesome nosocomial pathogen that acquired resistance to
most available antimicrobial agents. Antivirulence agents represent an unconventional …

Role of an antagonistic bacterium, Bacillus subtilis PE7, in growth promotion of netted melon (Cucumis melo L. var. reticulatus Naud.)

SE Han, JY Cho, KY Kim… - Canadian Journal of …, 2023 - cdnsciencepub.com
The aim of this study was to determine the plant growth-promoting effect of Bacillus subtilis
PE7 on growth of melon plants. B. subtilis PE7 isolated from kimchi was identified based on …

Molecular characterization of lipase from a psychrotrophic bacterium Pseudomonas sp. CRBC14

S Farooq, SA Ganai, BA Ganai, S Mohan, B Uqab… - Current genetics, 2022 - Springer
Lipases from Pseudomonas species are particularly useful due to their broader biocatalytic
applications and temperature activity. In this study, we amplified the gene encoding wild …

Metagenomic views on taxonomic and functional profiles of the Himalayan Tsomgo cold lake and unveiling its deterzome potential

AK Singh, M Kumari, N Sharma, AK Rai, SP Singh - Current Genetics, 2022 - Springer
Cold habitat is considered a potential source for detergent industry enzymes. This study
aims at the metagenomic investigation of Tsomgo lake for taxonomic and functional …