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This study presents a rapid sodium hypochlorite method to estimate bacterial polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) accumulation. The fast and easy protocol allows for quick evaluation of PHB levels in various bacterial cultures.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry

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  • Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is a biopolymer accumulated by many bacteria.
  • Accurate quantification of PHB is crucial for understanding bacterial physiology and optimizing bioprocesses.
  • Existing methods for PHB quantification can be time-consuming and require specialized equipment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish and validate a fast and simple protocol for estimating PHB accumulation in bacterial cells.
  • To assess the feasibility of using sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) extraction for semi-quantitative PHB measurement.
  • To evaluate the correlation of the NaClO method with established PHB quantification techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Bacterial cultures of *Halomonas titanicae* KHS3, *Alteromonas* sp., and *Cobetia* sp. were used.
  • PHB was extracted using a sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) method.
  • Spectrophotometric measurement of extracted PHB turbidity was employed for semi-quantitative estimation.
  • Results were compared with dry cell weight, crotonic acid, and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) quantifications.

Main Results:

  • The NaClO extraction method provided a rapid (within 50 minutes) and semi-quantitative estimation of PHB accumulation.
  • The method showed good correlation with dry cell weight, crotonic acid, and HPLC-based PHB quantification.
  • Visible differences in PHB content were observable even by the naked eye in samples with high or low accumulation levels.

Conclusions:

  • The NaClO extraction protocol offers a fast, easy, and cost-effective way to estimate bacterial PHB accumulation.
  • This method is valuable for optimizing culture conditions, monitoring PHB kinetics, and determining optimal harvest times.
  • The protocol is applicable to various bacterial species, facilitating research in microbial biopolymer production.