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.

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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