Publications by authors named "Gadallah Abuelreesh"

Oleaginous yeasts are considered promising sources for lipid production due to their ability to accumulate high levels of lipids under appropriate growth conditions. The current study aimed to isolate and identify oleaginous yeasts having superior ability to accumulate high quantities of lipids; and enhancing lipid production using response surface methodology and repeated-batch fermentation. Results revealed that, twenty marine oleaginous yeasts were isolated, and the most potent lipid producer isolate was Candida parapsilosis Y19 according to qualitative screening test using Nile-red dye.

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This study delves into the exploration of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biosynthesis genes within wild-type yeast strains, spotlighting the exceptional capabilities of isolate DMG-2. Through meticulous screening, DMG-2 emerged as a standout candidate, showcasing vivid red fluorescence indicative of prolific intracellular PHA granules. Characterization via FTIR spectroscopy unveiled a diverse biopolymer composition within DMG-2, featuring distinct functional groups associated with PHA and polyphosphate.

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Bioprospecting about new marine oleaginous fungi that produce advantageous bioproducts in a green sustainable process is the key of blue bioeconomy. Herein, the marine Paradendryphiella sp. was utilized for single cell oils (SCOs) production economically, via central composite design, the lipid content enhanced 2.

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Background: The utilization of bioluminescent bacteria in environmental monitoring of water contaminates considers being a vital and powerful approach. This study aimed to isolate, optimize, and apply luminescent bacteria for toxicity monitoring of various toxicants in wastewater.

Results: On the basis of light intensity, strain Vibrio sp.

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Bacterial polymeric silk is produced by sp. strain NE and is composed of two proteins, called fibroin and sericin, with several biomedical and biotechnological applications. In the current study and for the first time, the whole bacterial silk proteins were found capable of exerting antiviral effects against herpes simplex virus type-1 (HSV-1), adenovirus type 7 (AD7), and hepatitis C virus (HCV).

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Sericin is one of the main components of silk proteins, which has numerous biomedical applications because of its antioxidant, anticancer and antimicrobial properties. We recently isolated and characterized a novel silk-like protein named BNES. It is of non-animal origin and is like a bacterial polymeric silk.

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Among others, isolate PSK1 was selected and identified by 16 S rDNA sequencing as . Growth optimization of PSK1 and physicochemical parameters affected bioflocculant production was carried out by Plackett-Burman design and resulted in increasing in the activity by 4.5%.

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Bacillus mojavensis strain 32A that exhibited 96.11% flocculation efficiency for clay suspensions was selected from other 15 comparative strains. Under growth condition, strain 32A was able to produce 5.

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This work was conducted to employ a whole cell-based biosensor to monitor toxicity of heavy metals in water and wastewater. An isolate of industrial wastewater bacterium, Acinetobacter sp. DF4, was genetically modified with lux reporter gene to create a novel bioluminescent bacterial strain, designated as DF4/PUTK2.

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Article Synopsis
  • A bioluminescent strain of Acinetobacter (DF4/PUTK2) was used to evaluate the toxicity of phenolic compounds and determine the effective concentration that causes 50% inhibition (EC50) in just 5 minutes.
  • The assay results from DF4/PUTK2 were compared to the Vibrio fischeri luminescence inhibition assay for validation.
  • The study identified Ca-alginate as the best immobilization material for the bioluminescent cells, allowing them to maintain their toxicity detection capabilities for at least 8 weeks in storage, making it suitable for ecotoxicity testing of phenol-contaminated samples.
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