Evaluation of how laser photostimulation at two wavelengths alters the antimicrobial potential of Streptomycetes spp

Abstract The purpose of this study was to isolate and identify additional products produced by direct laser irradiation, as well as to ascertain if laser irradiation may stimulate the synthesis of antibiotic compounds in a local Streptomycetes (Strept). Moreover, we postulate the mechanisms by which...

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Main Authors: Noor Abduljabar Jadah, Talib Saleh Al-Rubaye
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-08-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-14788-1
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description Abstract The purpose of this study was to isolate and identify additional products produced by direct laser irradiation, as well as to ascertain if laser irradiation may stimulate the synthesis of antibiotic compounds in a local Streptomycetes (Strept). Moreover, we postulate the mechanisms by which lasers function within living bacterial cells and suggest that sequential photochemical reactions may transpire following a designated period of irradiation. Thiophene was found as one of the most significant clinical products with antibacterial and anticancer properties. To accomplish these objectives, we selected two isolates: Streptomyces thinghirensis strain S10 (Strept thin), which inherently synthesizes an antibacterial agent, and Streptomyces lienomycini strain C.P.57 (Strept.lieno), which does not generate antimicrobials. The experimental isolates were exposed to identical circumstances as the control isolates, with the exception that the inoculum underwent irradiation with a diode laser for varying durations. We initially assessed the antibacterial efficacy of the irradiation and control Strept. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was utilized to discover antibacterial substances. Ultimately, we determined that laser irradiation caused alterations in both antimicrobial-producing and non-producing Strept.; specifically, those that produced antimicrobials ceased to do so post-irradiation, and conversely.
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spelling doaj-art-76cd88a88170425c8ca15d3c663fb9f72025-08-20T03:46:04ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-08-0115111110.1038/s41598-025-14788-1Evaluation of how laser photostimulation at two wavelengths alters the antimicrobial potential of Streptomycetes sppNoor Abduljabar Jadah0Talib Saleh Al-Rubaye1 Institute of Laser for Postgraduate Studies, University of BaghdadDepartment of Biotechnology, College of Science, University of BaghdadAbstract The purpose of this study was to isolate and identify additional products produced by direct laser irradiation, as well as to ascertain if laser irradiation may stimulate the synthesis of antibiotic compounds in a local Streptomycetes (Strept). Moreover, we postulate the mechanisms by which lasers function within living bacterial cells and suggest that sequential photochemical reactions may transpire following a designated period of irradiation. Thiophene was found as one of the most significant clinical products with antibacterial and anticancer properties. To accomplish these objectives, we selected two isolates: Streptomyces thinghirensis strain S10 (Strept thin), which inherently synthesizes an antibacterial agent, and Streptomyces lienomycini strain C.P.57 (Strept.lieno), which does not generate antimicrobials. The experimental isolates were exposed to identical circumstances as the control isolates, with the exception that the inoculum underwent irradiation with a diode laser for varying durations. We initially assessed the antibacterial efficacy of the irradiation and control Strept. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was utilized to discover antibacterial substances. Ultimately, we determined that laser irradiation caused alterations in both antimicrobial-producing and non-producing Strept.; specifically, those that produced antimicrobials ceased to do so post-irradiation, and conversely.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-14788-1StreptomycetesLaserThiopheneGas-chromatographyAntibacterialAntitumor
spellingShingle Noor Abduljabar Jadah
Talib Saleh Al-Rubaye
Evaluation of how laser photostimulation at two wavelengths alters the antimicrobial potential of Streptomycetes spp
Scientific Reports
Streptomycetes
Laser
Thiophene
Gas-chromatography
Antibacterial
Antitumor
title Evaluation of how laser photostimulation at two wavelengths alters the antimicrobial potential of Streptomycetes spp
title_full Evaluation of how laser photostimulation at two wavelengths alters the antimicrobial potential of Streptomycetes spp
title_fullStr Evaluation of how laser photostimulation at two wavelengths alters the antimicrobial potential of Streptomycetes spp
title_full_unstemmed Evaluation of how laser photostimulation at two wavelengths alters the antimicrobial potential of Streptomycetes spp
title_short Evaluation of how laser photostimulation at two wavelengths alters the antimicrobial potential of Streptomycetes spp
title_sort evaluation of how laser photostimulation at two wavelengths alters the antimicrobial potential of streptomycetes spp
topic Streptomycetes
Laser
Thiophene
Gas-chromatography
Antibacterial
Antitumor
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-14788-1
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