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Antibiotic Biosynthesis Pathways from Endophytic Streptomyces SUK 48 through Metabolomics and Genomics Approaches
Mohd Shukri Baba1, Noraziah Mohamad Zin2, Siti Junaidah Ahmad3
1Department of Biomedical Science, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University, Kuantan 25200, Malaysia.
Abstract:
Streptomyces sp. has been known to be a major antibiotic producer since the 1940s. As the number of cases related to resistance pathogens infection increases yearly, discovering the biosynthesis pathways of antibiotic has become important. In this study, we present the streamline of a project report summary; the genome data and metabolome data of newly isolated Streptomyces SUK 48 strain are also analyzed. The antibacterial activity of its crude extract is also determined. To obtain genome data, the genomic DNA of SUK 48 was extracted using a commercial kit (Promega) and sent for sequencing (Pac Biosciences technology platform, Menlo Park, CA, USA). The raw data were assembled and polished using Hierarchical Genome Assembly Process 4.0 (HGAP 4.0). The assembled data were structurally predicted using tRNAscan-SE and rnammer. Then, the data were analyzed using Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) database and antiSMASH analysis. Meanwhile, the metabolite profile of SUK 48 was determined using liquid chromatography-mass spectrophotometry (LC-MS) for both negative and positive modes. The results showed that the presence of kanamycin and gentamicin, as well as the other 11 antibiotics. Nevertheless, the biosynthesis pathways of aurantioclavine were also found. The cytotoxicity activity showed IC50 value was at 0.35 ± 1.35 mg/mL on the cell viability of HEK 293. In conclusion, Streptomyces sp. SUK 48 has proven to be a non-toxic antibiotic producer such as auranticlavine and gentamicin.
Insights
This study analyzes the genome and metabolome of the novel Streptomyces SUK 48 strain, revealing its potential as a non-toxic antibiotic producer. It identifies key antibiotics like gentamicin and aurantioclavine, crucial for combating resistant pathogens.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology and Genomics
- Drug Discovery and Development
Background:
- The increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens necessitates the discovery of novel antimicrobial compounds.
- Streptomyces species have historically been a rich source of antibiotics since the 1940s.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the genome and metabolome of a newly isolated Streptomyces SUK 48 strain.
- To determine the antibacterial activity and cytotoxicity of the strain's crude extract.
- To elucidate the biosynthesis pathways of identified antibiotics.
Main Methods:
- Genomic DNA extraction and sequencing using Pac Biosciences technology.
- Genome assembly and annotation using HGAP 4.0, tRNAscan-SE, and rnammer.
- Metabolome profiling via liquid chromatography-mass spectrophotometry (LC-MS).
- Bioinformatic analysis using KEGG and antiSMASH.
Main Results:
- Identification of kanamycin, gentamicin, and 11 other antibiotics.
- Elucidation of biosynthesis pathways for aurantioclavine.
- Determination of a low cytotoxicity (IC50 = 0.35 ± 1.35 mg/mL) against HEK 293 cells.
Conclusions:
- Streptomyces sp. SUK 48 is a promising non-toxic producer of valuable antibiotics, including aurantioclavine and gentamicin.
- The findings support the continued exploration of Streptomyces for novel antimicrobial drug discovery.
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