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Weimin Zeng - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the roles of extracellular polymeric substances of Pandoraea sp xy 2 in the removal of tetracycline
Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering, 2020Co-Authors: Xiangyu Zhou, Li Shen, Weimin Zeng, Han ZhouAbstract:In this study, the roles of extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs) excreted by Pandoraea sp. XY-2 in the removal of tetracycline (TC) were investigated. In the early stage, TC in the solution was mainly removed by the adsorption of EPSs, which accounted for 20% of TC. Thereafter, large amount of TC was transported into the intracellular and biodegraded. EPSs was extracted and the contents of polyprotein and polysaccharides reached their maximum values (30.84 mg/g and 11.15 mg/g) in the first four days. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis revealed that hydroxyl, methylidyne, methylene and amide I groups in EPSs participated in the adsorption of TC. Furthermore, three-dimensional excitation-emission matrix fluorescence spectroscopy analysis revealed that TC caused the quenching of EPSs fluorescent groups. The quenching mechanism was attributed to static quenching and protein-like substances in EPSs from Pandoraea sp. XY-2 dominated the TC adsorption process. Bioinformatic analysis of Pandoraea sp. XY-2 genome identified multiple genes involved in exopolysaccharide synthesis and EPSs formation. The insights gained in this study might provide a better understanding about the adsorption process of EPSs in tetracycline-contaminated environment.
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whole genome sequencing and comparative genomics analyses of Pandoraea sp xy 2 a new species capable of biodegrade tetracycline
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2019Co-Authors: Li Shen, Yuandong Liu, Guanzhou Qiu, Weimin ZengAbstract:Few bacteria are resistant to tetracycline and can even biodegrade tetracycline in the environment. In this study, we isolated a bacterium Pandoraea sp. XY-2, which could biodegrade 74% tetracycline at pH 7.0 and 30°C within 6 days. Thereafter, we determined the whole genome sequence of Pandoraea sp. XY-2 genome is a single circular chromosome of 5.06 Mb in size. Genomic annotation showed that two AA6 family members-encoding genes and nine glutathione S-transferase (GSTs)-encoding genes could be relevant to tetracycline biodegradation. In addition, the average nucleotide identities (ANI) analysis between the genomes of Pandoraea sp. XY-2 and other Pandoraea spp. revealed that Pandoraea sp. XY-2 belongs to a new species. Moreover, comparative genome analysis of 36 Pandoraea strains identified the pan and specific genes, numerous single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), insertions, and deletion variations (InDels) and different syntenial relationships in the genome of Pandoraea sp. XY-2. Finally, the evolution and the origin analysis of genes related to tetracycline resistance revealed that the six tetA(48) genes and two specific genes tetG and tetR in Pandoraea sp. XY-2 were acquired by horizontal gene transfer (HGT) events from sources related to Paraburkholderia, Burkholderia, Caballeronia, Salmonella, Vibrio, Proteobacteria, Pseudomonas, Acinetobacter, Flavimaricola and some unidentified sources. As a new spicies, Pandoraea sp. XY-2 will be an excellent resource for the bioremediation of tetracycline-contaminated environment.
Kokgan Chan - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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in silico analysis reveals distribution of quorum sensing genes and consistent presence of luxr solos in the Pandoraea species
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2019Co-Authors: Kahooi Chua, Yan Lue Lim, Waifong Yin, Kokgan Chan, Wahseng SeetooAbstract:The most common quorum sensing (QS) system in Gram-negative bacteria consists of signaling molecules called N-acyl-homoserine lactones (AHLs) which are synthesized by an enzyme AHL synthase (LuxI) and detected by a transcriptional regulator (LuxR) that are usually located in close proximity. However, many recent studies have also evidenced the presence of LuxR solos that are LuxR-related proteins in Proteobacteria that are devoid of a cognate LuxI AHL synthase. Pandoraea species are opportunistic pathogens frequently isolated from sputum specimens of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. We have previously shown that P. pnomenusa strains possess QS activity. In this study, we examined the presence of QS activity in all type strains of Pandoraea species and acquired their complete genome sequences for holistic bioinformatics analyses of QS-related genes. Only 4 out of 9 type strains (P. pnomenusa, P. sputorum, P. oxalativorans and P. vervacti) showed QS activity and C8-HSL was the only AHL detected. A total of 10 canonical luxIs with adjacent luxRs were predicted by bioinformatics from the complete genomes of aforementioned species and publicly available Pandoraea genomes. No orphan luxI was identified in any of the genomes. However, genes for 2 LuxR solos (LuxR2 and LuxR3 solos) were identified in all Pandoraea genomes (except 2 draft genomes with one LuxR solo gene) and P. thiooxydans was the only species that harbored no QS-related activity and genes. Except the canonical LuxR genes, LuxIs and LuxR solos of Pandoraea species were distantly related to the other well-characterized QS genes based on phylogenetic clustering. LuxR2 and LuxR3 solos might represent 2 novel evolutionary branches of LuxR system as they were found exclusively only in the genus. As a few luxR solos were located in close proximity with prophage sequence regions in the genomes, we thus postulated that these luxR solos could be transmitted into genus Pandoraea by transduction process mediated by bacteriophage. The bioinformatics approach developed in this study forms the basis for further characterization of closely related species. Overall, our findings improve the current understanding of QS Pandoraea species which is a potential pharmacological target in battling Pandoraea infections in CF patients.
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characterization and comparative overview of complete sequences of the first plasmids of Pandoraea across clinical and non clinical strains
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2016Co-Authors: Delicia Yong, Kok Keng Tee, Waifong Yin, Kokgan ChanAbstract:To date, information on plasmid analysis in Pandoraea spp. is scarce. To address the gap of knowledge on this, the complete sequences of eight plasmids from Pandoraea spp. namely Pandoraea faecigallinarum DSM 23572 (pPF72-1, pPF72-2), Pandoraea oxalativorans DSM 23570 (pPO70-1, pPO70-2, pPO70-3, pPO70-4), Pandoraea vervacti NS15 (pPV15) and Pandoraea apista DSM 16535 (pPA35) were studied for the first time in this study. The information on plasmid sequences in Pandoraea spp. is useful because these plasmid sequences did not match to any known plasmid sequence deposited in public databases. Replication genes were not identified in some plasmids, a situation that has led to the possibility of host interaction involvement. Some plasmids were also void of par genes and intriguingly, repA gene was also not discovered in these plasmids. This further leads to the hypothesis of host-plasmid interaction. Plasmid stabilization/stability protein-encoding genes were observed in some plasmids but were not established for participating in plasmid segregation. Toxin-antitoxin systems MazEF, VapBC, RelBE, YgiT-MqsR, HigBA and ParDE were identified across the plasmids and their presence would improve plasmid maintenance. Conjugation genes were identified portraying the conjugation ability amongst Pandoraea plasmids. Additionally, we found a shared region amongst some of the plasmids that consists of conjugation genes. The identification of genes involved in replication, segregation, toxin-antitoxin systems and conjugation, would aid the design of drugs to prevent the survival or transmission of plasmids carrying pathogenic properties. Additionally, genes conferring virulence and antibiotic resistance were identified among the plasmids. The observed features in the plasmids shed light on the Pandoraea spp. as opportunistic pathogens.
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complete genome sequence of Pandoraea oxalativorans dsm 23570 t an oxalate metabolizing soil bacterium
Journal of Biotechnology, 2016Co-Authors: Kokgan Chan, Yan Lue Lim, Delicia Yong, Kok Keng Tee, Waifong Yin, Geik Yong AngAbstract:Pandoraea oxalativorans DSM 23570(T) is an oxalate-degrading bacterium that was originally isolated from soil litter near to oxalate-producing plant of the genus Oxalis. Here, we report the first complete genome of P. oxalativorans DSM 23570(T) which would allow its potential biotechnological applications to be unravelled.
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complete genome sequence of Pandoraea thiooxydans dsm 25325t a thiosulfate oxidizing bacterium
Journal of Biotechnology, 2016Co-Authors: Delicia Yong, Yan Lue Lim, Kok Keng Tee, Waifong Yin, Kahyan How, Geik Yong Ang, Kokgan ChanAbstract:Pandoraea thiooxydans DSM 25325T is a thiosulfate-oxidizing bacterium isolated from rhizosphere soils of a sesame plant. Here, we present the first complete genome of P. thiooxydans DSM 25325T. Several genes involved in thiosulfate oxidation and biodegradation of aromatic compounds were identified.
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complete genome of Pandoraea pnomenusa rb 38 an oxalotrophic bacterium isolated from municipal solid waste landfill site
Journal of Biotechnology, 2015Co-Authors: Yan Lue Lim, Delicia Yong, Kok Keng Tee, Waifong Yin, Kokgan ChanAbstract:Pandoraea pnomenusa RB-38 is a bacterium isolated from a former sanitary landfill site. Here, we present the complete genome of P. pnomenusa RB38 in which an oxalate utilization pathway was identified. The genome analysis suggested the potential of this strain as an effective biocontrol agent against oxalate-producing phytopathogens.
Indu Shekhar Thakur - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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expression and characterization of novel laccase gene from Pandoraea sp istkb and its application
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2018Co-Authors: Madan Kumar, Arti Mishra, Shashi Shekhar Singh, Shaili Srivastava, Indu Shekhar ThakurAbstract:Abstract In the present study, a non-blue laccase gene from previously reported lignin degrading bacterium, Pandoraea sp. ISTKB, was isolated, cloned and expressed in E. coli. Bioinformatics analysis of sequence discovered twin-arginine translocation signal sequence, copper binding motifs and presence of more random coil compare to helices and sheets in structure. The enzyme was found to be active on wide pH range and the pH optima was observed at pH 4 and 8 on substrate 2,2′-Azino-bis(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) and 2,6-Dimethoxyphenol respectively. This is a thermophilic enzyme with maximum activity around 50–70 °C. The enzyme was further characterized by spectroscopy, reaction kinetics and effect of metal ions and inhibitors were studied. Compared to laccase alone; the treatment of dyes with laccase plus mediator resulted in enhanced decolorization of crystal violet, methylene blue, azure B, carmine and Congo red but the effect of mediator was not observed on trypan blue. Laccase treatment triggered polymerization on vanillic acid (VA) and kraft lignin (KL). Laccase plus mediator treatment reversed the polymerization and resulted in transformation or degradation of VA and KL. This thermophilic and alkalophilic non-blue laccase from Pandoraea sp. ISTKB is promising with prospective biotechnological application.
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Genomic and proteomic analysis of lignin degrading and polyhydroxyalkanoate accumulating β-proteobacterium Pandoraea sp. ISTKB
Biotechnology for Biofuels, 2018Co-Authors: Madan Kumar, Sandhya Verma, Rajesh Kumar Gazara, Manish Kumar, Ashok Pandey, Praveen Kumar Verma, Indu Shekhar ThakurAbstract:Background Lignin is a major component of plant biomass and is recalcitrant to degradation due to its complex and heterogeneous aromatic structure. The biomass-based research mainly focuses on polysaccharides component of biomass and lignin is discarded as waste with very limited usage. The sustainability and success of plant polysaccharide-based biorefinery can be possible if lignin is utilized in improved ways and with minimal waste generation. Discovering new microbial strains and understanding their enzyme system for lignin degradation are necessary for its conversion into fuel and chemicals. The Pandoraea sp. ISTKB was previously characterized for lignin degradation and successfully applied for pretreatment of sugarcane bagasse and polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production. In this study, genomic analysis and proteomics on aromatic polymer kraft lignin and vanillic acid are performed to find the important enzymes for polymer utilization. Results Genomic analysis of Pandoraea sp. ISTKB revealed the presence of strong lignin degradation machinery and identified various candidate genes responsible for lignin degradation and PHA production. We also applied label-free quantitative proteomic approach to identify the expression profile on monoaromatic compound vanillic acid (VA) and polyaromatic kraft lignin (KL). Genomic and proteomic analysis simultaneously discovered Dyp-type peroxidase, peroxidases, glycolate oxidase, aldehyde oxidase, GMC oxidoreductase, laccases, quinone oxidoreductase, dioxygenases, monooxygenases, glutathione-dependent etherases, dehydrogenases, reductases, and methyltransferases and various other recently reported enzyme systems such as superoxide dismutases or catalase–peroxidase for lignin degradation. A strong stress response and detoxification mechanism was discovered. The two important gene clusters for lignin degradation and three PHA polymerase spanning gene clusters were identified and all the clusters were functionally active on KL–VA. Conclusions The unusual aerobic ‘-CoA’-mediated degradation pathway of phenylacetate and benzoate (reported only in 16 and 4–5% of total sequenced bacterial genomes), peroxidase-accessory enzyme system, and fenton chemistry based are the major pathways observed for lignin degradation. Both ortho and meta ring cleavage pathways for aromatic compound degradation were observed in expression profile. Genomic and proteomic approaches provided validation to this strain’s robust machinery for the metabolism of recalcitrant compounds and PHA production and provide an opportunity to target important enzymes for lignin valorization in future.
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genomic and proteomic analysis of lignin degrading and polyhydroxyalkanoate accumulating β proteobacterium Pandoraea sp istkb
Biotechnology for Biofuels, 2018Co-Authors: Madan Kumar, Sandhya Verma, Rajesh Kumar Gazara, Manish Kumar, Ashok Pandey, Praveen Kumar Verma, Indu Shekhar ThakurAbstract:Lignin is a major component of plant biomass and is recalcitrant to degradation due to its complex and heterogeneous aromatic structure. The biomass-based research mainly focuses on polysaccharides component of biomass and lignin is discarded as waste with very limited usage. The sustainability and success of plant polysaccharide-based biorefinery can be possible if lignin is utilized in improved ways and with minimal waste generation. Discovering new microbial strains and understanding their enzyme system for lignin degradation are necessary for its conversion into fuel and chemicals. The Pandoraea sp. ISTKB was previously characterized for lignin degradation and successfully applied for pretreatment of sugarcane bagasse and polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production. In this study, genomic analysis and proteomics on aromatic polymer kraft lignin and vanillic acid are performed to find the important enzymes for polymer utilization. Genomic analysis of Pandoraea sp. ISTKB revealed the presence of strong lignin degradation machinery and identified various candidate genes responsible for lignin degradation and PHA production. We also applied label-free quantitative proteomic approach to identify the expression profile on monoaromatic compound vanillic acid (VA) and polyaromatic kraft lignin (KL). Genomic and proteomic analysis simultaneously discovered Dyp-type peroxidase, peroxidases, glycolate oxidase, aldehyde oxidase, GMC oxidoreductase, laccases, quinone oxidoreductase, dioxygenases, monooxygenases, glutathione-dependent etherases, dehydrogenases, reductases, and methyltransferases and various other recently reported enzyme systems such as superoxide dismutases or catalase–peroxidase for lignin degradation. A strong stress response and detoxification mechanism was discovered. The two important gene clusters for lignin degradation and three PHA polymerase spanning gene clusters were identified and all the clusters were functionally active on KL–VA. The unusual aerobic ‘-CoA’-mediated degradation pathway of phenylacetate and benzoate (reported only in 16 and 4–5% of total sequenced bacterial genomes), peroxidase-accessory enzyme system, and fenton chemistry based are the major pathways observed for lignin degradation. Both ortho and meta ring cleavage pathways for aromatic compound degradation were observed in expression profile. Genomic and proteomic approaches provided validation to this strain’s robust machinery for the metabolism of recalcitrant compounds and PHA production and provide an opportunity to target important enzymes for lignin valorization in future.
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production and characterization of polyhydroxyalkanoate from lignin derivatives by Pandoraea sp istkb
ACS omega, 2017Co-Authors: Madan Kumar, Praveen Kumar Verma, Anjali Singhal, Indu Shekhar ThakurAbstract:The present study investigates polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production from lignin and its derivatives by a previously reported lignin-degrading bacterial strain Pandoraea sp. ISTKB. PHA production was screened by fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry using a Nile red stain. PHA and biomass accumulation, while screening, was found to be maximum on 4-hydroxybenzoic acid followed by p-coumaric acid, vanillic acid, 2,6-dimethoxyphenol, and kraft lignin after 96 h. Monomer composition was analyzed by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) and was followed by Fourier transform infrared and 1H NMR analysis, indicating PHA to be a copolymer of P(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate). Genomic analysis of Pandoraea sp. ISTKB also complemented the results of GC–MS and NMR, and the relevant genes responsible for the synthesis of small chain length PHA were discovered in the genome. Process parameters were optimized by response surface methodology for enhanced production of PHA and biomass on 4-hydroxybenzoate...
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genome sequence of Pandoraea sp istkb a lignin degrading betaproteobacterium isolated from rhizospheric soil
Genome Announcements, 2016Co-Authors: Madan Kumar, Sandhya Verma, Rajesh Kumar Gazara, Manish Kumar, Praveen Kumar Verma, Indu Shekhar ThakurAbstract:ABSTRACT We report here the genome sequence of Pandoraea sp. ISTKB, a betaproteobacterium isolated from rhizospheric soil in the backwaters of Alappuzha, Kerala, India. The strain is alkalotolerant and grows on medium containing lignin as a sole carbon source. Genes and pathways related to lignin degradation were complemented by genomic analysis.
Li Shen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the roles of extracellular polymeric substances of Pandoraea sp xy 2 in the removal of tetracycline
Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering, 2020Co-Authors: Xiangyu Zhou, Li Shen, Weimin Zeng, Han ZhouAbstract:In this study, the roles of extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs) excreted by Pandoraea sp. XY-2 in the removal of tetracycline (TC) were investigated. In the early stage, TC in the solution was mainly removed by the adsorption of EPSs, which accounted for 20% of TC. Thereafter, large amount of TC was transported into the intracellular and biodegraded. EPSs was extracted and the contents of polyprotein and polysaccharides reached their maximum values (30.84 mg/g and 11.15 mg/g) in the first four days. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis revealed that hydroxyl, methylidyne, methylene and amide I groups in EPSs participated in the adsorption of TC. Furthermore, three-dimensional excitation-emission matrix fluorescence spectroscopy analysis revealed that TC caused the quenching of EPSs fluorescent groups. The quenching mechanism was attributed to static quenching and protein-like substances in EPSs from Pandoraea sp. XY-2 dominated the TC adsorption process. Bioinformatic analysis of Pandoraea sp. XY-2 genome identified multiple genes involved in exopolysaccharide synthesis and EPSs formation. The insights gained in this study might provide a better understanding about the adsorption process of EPSs in tetracycline-contaminated environment.
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whole genome sequencing and comparative genomics analyses of Pandoraea sp xy 2 a new species capable of biodegrade tetracycline
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2019Co-Authors: Li Shen, Yuandong Liu, Guanzhou Qiu, Weimin ZengAbstract:Few bacteria are resistant to tetracycline and can even biodegrade tetracycline in the environment. In this study, we isolated a bacterium Pandoraea sp. XY-2, which could biodegrade 74% tetracycline at pH 7.0 and 30°C within 6 days. Thereafter, we determined the whole genome sequence of Pandoraea sp. XY-2 genome is a single circular chromosome of 5.06 Mb in size. Genomic annotation showed that two AA6 family members-encoding genes and nine glutathione S-transferase (GSTs)-encoding genes could be relevant to tetracycline biodegradation. In addition, the average nucleotide identities (ANI) analysis between the genomes of Pandoraea sp. XY-2 and other Pandoraea spp. revealed that Pandoraea sp. XY-2 belongs to a new species. Moreover, comparative genome analysis of 36 Pandoraea strains identified the pan and specific genes, numerous single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), insertions, and deletion variations (InDels) and different syntenial relationships in the genome of Pandoraea sp. XY-2. Finally, the evolution and the origin analysis of genes related to tetracycline resistance revealed that the six tetA(48) genes and two specific genes tetG and tetR in Pandoraea sp. XY-2 were acquired by horizontal gene transfer (HGT) events from sources related to Paraburkholderia, Burkholderia, Caballeronia, Salmonella, Vibrio, Proteobacteria, Pseudomonas, Acinetobacter, Flavimaricola and some unidentified sources. As a new spicies, Pandoraea sp. XY-2 will be an excellent resource for the bioremediation of tetracycline-contaminated environment.
Peter Vandamme - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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comparative genomics of Pandoraea a genus enriched in xenobiotic biodegradation and metabolism
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2019Co-Authors: Charlotte Peeters, John J Lipuma, Evelien De Canck, Margo Cnockaert, Evie De Brandt, Cindy Snauwaert, Bart Verheyde, Eliza Depoorter, Theodore Spilker, Peter VandammeAbstract:Comparative analysis of partial gyrB, recA, and gltB gene sequences of 84 Pandoraea reference strains and field isolates revealed several clusters that included no taxonomic reference strains. The gyrB, recA, and gltB phylogenetic trees were used to select 27 strains for whole-genome sequence analysis and for a comparative genomics study that also included 41 publicly available Pandoraea genome sequences. The phylogenomic analyses included a Genome BLAST Distance Phylogeny approach to calculate pairwise digital DNA-DNA hybridization values and their confidence intervals, average nucleotide identity analyses using the OrthoANIu algorithm, and a whole-genome phylogeny reconstruction based on 107 single-copy core genes using bcgTree. These analyses, along with subsequent chemotaxonomic and traditional phenotypic analyses, revealed the presence of 17 novel Pandoraea species among the strains analyzed, and allowed the identification of several unclassified Pandoraea strains reported in the literature. The genus Pandoraea has an open pan genome that includes many orthogroups in the 'Xenobiotics biodegradation and metabolism' KEGG pathway, which likely explains the enrichment of these species in polluted soils and participation in the biodegradation of complex organic substances. We propose to formally classify the 17 novel Pandoraea species as P. anapnoica sp. nov. (type strain LMG 31117(T) = CCUG 73385(T)), P. anhela sp. nov. (type strain LMG 31108(T) = CCUG 73386(T)), P. aquatica sp. nov. (type strain LMG 31011(T) = CCUG 73384(T)), P. bronchicola sp. nov. (type strain LMG 20603(T) = ATCC BAA-110(T)), P. capi sp. nov. (type strain LMG 20602(T) = ATCC BAA-109(T)), P. captiosa sp. nov. (type strain LMG 31118(T) = CCUG 73387(T)), P. cepalis sp. nov. (type strain LMG 31106(T) = CCUG 39680(T)), P. commovens sp. nov. (type strain LMG 31010(T) = CCUG 73378(T)), P. communis sp. nov. (type strain LMG 31110(T) = CCUG 73383(T)), P. eparura sp. nov. (type strain LMG 31012(T) = CCUG 73380(T)), P. horticolens sp. nov. (type strain LMG 31112(T) = CCUG 73379(T)), P. iniqua sp. nov. (type strain LMG 31009(T) = CCUG 73377(T)), P. morbifera sp. nov. (type strain LMG 31116(T) = CCUG 73389(T)), P. nosoerga sp. nov. (type strain LMG 31109(T) = CCUG 73390(T)), P. pneumonica sp. nov. (type strain LMG 31114(T) = CCUG 73388(T)), P. soli sp. nov. (type strain LMG 31014(T) = CCUG 73382(T)), and P. terrigena sp. nov. (type strain LMG 31013(T) = CCUG 73381(T)).
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burkholderia stenotrophomonas ralstonia cupriavidus Pandoraea brevundimonas comamonas delftia and acidovorax
Manual of clinical microbiology, 2011Co-Authors: John J Lipuma, Bart J Currie, Sharon J Peacock, Peter VandammeAbstract:Species in the genera Burkholderia, Stenotrophomonas, Ralstonia, Cupriavidus, Pandoraea, Brevundimonas, Comamonas, Delftia, and Acidovorax are unusual human pathogens that are infrequently encountered in the clinical microbiology laboratory. However, the incidence of human infection due to some of these species has increased in recent years. Further, the taxonomy of these genera has been expanded, with several new species being described. Burkholderia gladioli and members of the Burkholderia cepacia complex are important opportunistic pathogens in persons with cystic fibrosis and chronic granulomatous disease, while Burkholderia pseudomallei causes significant human infection in Southeast Asia and northern Australia. Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is an important nosocomial pathogen and, together with certain Ralstonia, Cupriavidus, and Pandoraea species, is also encountered in respiratory specimens from persons with cystic fibrosis. Historically, commercial phenotypic identification systems have performed rather poorly in identifying many of these species. Genetic-based identification methods have provided alternatives to traditional phenotypic analyses. More recently, matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization–time-of-flight mass spectrometry has shown excellent potential for reliable identification, which should continue to improve as libraries of reference spectra expand. A variety of genotyping systems provide for reliable strain typing of most of these species and have enabled a greater appreciation of the epidemiology and natural history of human infection. This group of species is also characterized by limited susceptibility to many currently available antimicrobials. Treatment of human infection is often empiric and relies on combined antimicrobial therapy.
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epidemic spread of Pandoraea apista a new pathogen causing severe lung disease in cystic fibrosis patients
Pediatric Pulmonology, 2003Co-Authors: Inger Merete Jorgensen, Peter Vandamme, Helle Krogh Johansen, Birgitte Lidegaard Frederiksen, Tacjana Pressler, Annelise Hansen, Niels Hoiby, Christian KochAbstract:We show that Pandoraea apista must be added to the increasing list of pathogens capable of causing chronic lung infection in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. It is most likely that this strain of P. apista was transmissible among patients with CF, leading to spread of infection from the index patient to 5 other patients exposed during participation in winter camps and/or hospitalization. All patients developed chronic infection with high levels of antibodies, and 4 patients had a downhill course of lung disease. P. apista must therefore be considered a new and sometimes important pathogen for CF patients. Cohort isolation prevented further spread of P. apista in our CF center.
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identification of Pandoraea species by 16s ribosomal dna based pcr assays
Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 2001Co-Authors: Tom Coenye, Peter Vandamme, Lixia Liu, John J LipumaAbstract:The recently described genus Pandoraea contains five named species (Pandoraea apista, Pandoraea pulmonicola, Pandoraea pnomenusa, Pandoraea sputorum, and Pandoraea norimbergensis) and four unnamed genomospecies. Pandoraea spp. have mainly been recovered from the respiratory tracts of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. Accurate genus- and species-level identification by routine clinical microbiology methods is difficult, and differentiation from Burkholderia cepacia complex organisms may be especially problematic. This can have important consequences for the management of CF patients. On the basis of 16S ribosomal DNA sequences, PCR assays for the identification of Pandoraea spp. were developed. A first PCR assay was developed for the identification of Pandoraea isolates to the genus level. PCR assays for the identification of P. apista and P. pulmonicola as a group, P. pnomenusa, P. sputorum, and P. norimbergensis were also developed. All five assays were evaluated with a panel of 123 bacterial isolates that included 69 Pandoraea sp. strains, 24 B. cepacia complex strains, 6 Burkholderia gladioli strains, 9 Ralstonia sp. strains, 5 Alcaligenes xylosoxidans strains, 5 Stenotrophomonas maltophilia strains, and 5 Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains. The use of these PCR assays facilitates the identification of Pandoraea spp. and avoids the misidentification of a Pandoraea sp. as a B. cepacia complex isolate.
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phenotypic methods for determining genomovar status of the burkholderia cepacia complex
Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 2001Co-Authors: Deborah A Henry, Tom Coenye, Peter Vandamme, Eshwar Mahenthiralingam, David P. SpeertAbstract:Recent taxonomic advances have demonstrated that Burkholderia cepacia is a cluster of at least seven closely related genomic species (or genomovars) collectively referred to as the B. cepacia complex, all of which may cause infections among cystic fibrosis patients and other vulnerable individuals. Thus, it is important for clinical microbiologists to be able to differentiate genomovars. Prior to this study, 361 B. cepacia complex isolates and 51 isolates easily confused with B. cepacia complex previously had been identified using a polyphasic approach, and in this study, a comparison of phenotypic and biochemical tests was carried out. It was determined that Burkholderia multivorans and Burkholderia stabilis could reliably be separated from other members of the B. cepacia complex by phenotypic methods. A combination of phenotypic and molecular tests such as recA PCR and 16S rRNA RFLP are recommended for differentiation among the genomovars of the B. cepacia complex. A biochemical reaction scheme for the identification of B. gladioli, Pandoraea species, and Ralstonia pickettii and the differentiation of these species from the B. cepacia complex is also presented.
