| Title | Genome sequence of the ubiquitous hydrocarbon-degrading marine bacterium Alcanivorax borkumensis |
| Abstract | Alcanivorax borkumensis is a cosmopolitan marine bacterium that uses oil hydrocarbons as its exclusive source of carbon and energy. Although barely detectable in unpolluted environments, A. borkumensis becomes the dominant microbe in oil-polluted waters. A. borkumensis SK2 has a streamlined genome with a paucity of mobile genetic elements and energy generation-related genes, but with a plethora of genes accounting for its wide hydrocarbon substrate range and efficient oil-degradation capabilities. The genome further specifies systems for scavenging of nutrients, particularly organic and inorganic nitrogen and oligo-elements, biofilm formation at the oil-water interface, biosurfactant production and niche-specific stress responses. The unique combination of these features provides A. borkumensis SK2 with a competitive edge in oil-polluted environments. This genome sequence provides the basis for the future design of strategies to mitigate the ecological damage caused by oil spills. |
| Source | Nature biotechnology (Print) 24 (8), pp. 997–1004 |
| Keywords | ALKANE HYDROXYLASES; FUNCTIONAL-ANALYSIS; OIL-SPILL; GENES; DEGRADATION; SYSTEMS; BIODEGRADATION; BIOSURFACTANTS; IDENTIFICATION; EXPRESSION |
| Journal | Nature biotechnology (Print) |
| Editor | Nature Pub. Co.,, New York, NY, Stati Uniti d'America |
| Year | 2006 |
| Type | Articolo in rivista |
| DOI | 10.1038/nbt1232 |
| Authors | Schneiker, S., Martins dos Santos, V.A.P., Bartels, D., Bekel, T., Brecht, M., Buhrmester, J., Chernikova, T.N., Denaro, R., Ferrer, M., Gertler, C., Goesmann, A., Golyshina, O.V., Kaminski, Ph., Khachane, A.N., Lang, S., Linke, B., Mchardy, A.C., Meyer, |
| Text | 6393 2006 10.1038/nbt1232 ISI Web of Science WOS 000239702300040 PubMed 16878126 ALKANE HYDROXYLASES; FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS; OIL SPILL; GENES; DEGRADATION; SYSTEMS; BIODEGRADATION; BIOSURFACTANTS; IDENTIFICATION; EXPRESSION Genome sequence of the ubiquitous hydrocarbon degrading marine bacterium Alcanivorax borkumensis Schneiker, S., Martins dos Santos, V.A.P., Bartels, D., Bekel, T., Brecht, M., Buhrmester, J., Chernikova, T.N., Denaro, R., Ferrer, M., Gertler, C., Goesmann, A., Golyshina, O.V., Kaminski, Ph., Khachane, A.N., Lang, S., Linke, B., Mchardy, A.C., Meyer, German Res Ctr Biotechnol, Div Microbiol, D 38124 Braunschweig, Germany Univ Bielefeld, Fac Biol, Lehrstuhl Genet, D 33594 Bielefeld, Germany Univ Bielefeld, Ctr Biotechnol, D 33594 Bielefeld, Germany Tech Univ Carolo Wilhelmina Braunschweig, Inst Microbiol, D 38106 Braunschweig, Germany CNR, Ist Ambiente Marino Costiero, I 98122 Messina, Italy Tech Univ Carolo Wilhelmina Braunschweig, Inst Biochem Biotechnol, D 38106 Braunschweig, Germany Alcanivorax borkumensis is a cosmopolitan marine bacterium that uses oil hydrocarbons as its exclusive source of carbon and energy. Although barely detectable in unpolluted environments, A. borkumensis becomes the dominant microbe in oil polluted waters. A. borkumensis SK2 has a streamlined genome with a paucity of mobile genetic elements and energy generation related genes, but with a plethora of genes accounting for its wide hydrocarbon substrate range and efficient oil degradation capabilities. The genome further specifies systems for scavenging of nutrients, particularly organic and inorganic nitrogen and oligo elements, biofilm formation at the oil water interface, biosurfactant production and niche specific stress responses. The unique combination of these features provides A. borkumensis SK2 with a competitive edge in oil polluted environments. This genome sequence provides the basis for the future design of strategies to mitigate the ecological damage caused by oil spills. 24 http //www.nature.com/nbt/journal/v24/n8/pdf/nbt1232.pdf Genome sequence of the ubiquitous hydrocarbon degrading marine bacterium Alcanivorax borkumensis nbt1232.pdf Articolo in rivista Nature Pub. Co., 1087 0156 Nature biotechnology Print Nature biotechnology Print Nat. biotechnol. Print Nature biotechnology. Print mikhail.iakimov IAKIMOV MIKHAIL renata.denaro DENARO RENATA TA.P04.026.002 Impatto Antropogenico su ecosistemi marini microbiologia ed biotecnologia ambientale |
