Characteristics and mechanism of malachite green decolorization by Enterobacter sp. CV-b

Malachite green (MG) is a typical triphenylmethane dye that has been extensively used in ceramics, dyeing, textile and leather industries, etc. Meanwhile, MG can also be used as insect repellant, insecticide and anti- microbial agents in aquaculture industry. However, it has been reported that MG is...

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Main Authors: LI Gang, DU Linna, XU Fangcheng, WANG Yang, PAN Xiu
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Published: Zhejiang University Press 2017-07-01
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description Malachite green (MG) is a typical triphenylmethane dye that has been extensively used in ceramics, dyeing, textile and leather industries, etc. Meanwhile, MG can also be used as insect repellant, insecticide and anti- microbial agents in aquaculture industry. However, it has been reported that MG is difficult to degrade and has potential carcinogenicity and genotoxicity for humans, animals, and microorganisms. As a result, MG has been prohibited from being used in aquaculture by Food and Drug Administration of the United States, United Kingdom, China, European Union, and some other countries. Therefore, to remove MG residue in the aquatic environment, protect human beings and maintain the ecological balance, screening of microorganisms for biodegradation of MG is very necessary and important. Biodegradation of MG by microorganisms has gained more and more attention due to its inexpensive and eco-friendly feature. Raoultella sp., Pandoraea sp., Pseudomonas sp. and Arthrobacter sp. have been reported to have potential ability for biodegradation of MG. The degradation behavior was distinctly affected by culture condition and environmental factors.In this study, a bacterial strain named as Enterobacter sp. CV-b was isolated, and the characteristics of MG decolorization by Enterobacter sp. CV-b were investigated using single-factor experiments, then the enzymes and metabolites related to MG degradation were detected by ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry technologies, to screen for in situ bacteria with stronger environmental adaptability.The results indicated that most of the tested carbon sources had no significant effect on decolorization, and starch was the optimal carbon source for promotion of decolorization. In the initial incubation period, the inorganic nitrogen source NH<sub>4</sub>Cl slightly inhibited the decolorization of MG, and the inhibition effect became weaker with time. Meanwhile, the inorganic nitrogen source NaNO<sub>3</sub> could slightly enhance the decolorization of MG. However, most of the organic nitrogen sources significantly enhanced decolorization, and peptone was the optimal nitrogen source for MG decolorization. Under the condition of pH 5.0-10.0 and 20-50 ℃, MG decolorization percentage by the strain CV-b was over 92% after 6 h incubation, indicating this strain has strong environmental adaptability with broad pH and temperature range. After 6 h incubation, MG decolorization percentage by the strain reached 90% with the initial MG concentration below 900 mg/L, suggesting its great potential in highly efficient biodegradation of MG. Besides, Cu<sup>2+</sup> was observed to inhibit MG decolorization significantly. Enzyme activity data showed that tyrosinase might be involved in the MG degradation by the strain CV-b. Meanwhile, the results of metabolite analysis indicated that (dimethylamino-phenyl)-phenyl-methanone was one of the major products of MG degradation by the strain CV-b.In conclusion, this strain has a great potential in the application of MG bioremediation due to its strong environmental adaptability with broad pH and temperature range, and high degradation percentage of MG with high initial dye concentration. Moreover, the related enzyme analysis and metabolite detection will be helpful to understand the mechanism of MG decolorization by the strain CV-b.
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spelling doaj-art-c82f9f5be4ca4ecbb191ef027d0433382025-08-20T03:32:00ZengZhejiang University Press浙江大学学报. 农业与生命科学版1008-92092097-51552017-07-014349350110.3785/j.issn.1008-9209.2016.04.21210089209Characteristics and mechanism of malachite green decolorization by Enterobacter sp. CV-bLI GangDU LinnaXU FangchengWANG YangPAN XiuMalachite green (MG) is a typical triphenylmethane dye that has been extensively used in ceramics, dyeing, textile and leather industries, etc. Meanwhile, MG can also be used as insect repellant, insecticide and anti- microbial agents in aquaculture industry. However, it has been reported that MG is difficult to degrade and has potential carcinogenicity and genotoxicity for humans, animals, and microorganisms. As a result, MG has been prohibited from being used in aquaculture by Food and Drug Administration of the United States, United Kingdom, China, European Union, and some other countries. Therefore, to remove MG residue in the aquatic environment, protect human beings and maintain the ecological balance, screening of microorganisms for biodegradation of MG is very necessary and important. Biodegradation of MG by microorganisms has gained more and more attention due to its inexpensive and eco-friendly feature. Raoultella sp., Pandoraea sp., Pseudomonas sp. and Arthrobacter sp. have been reported to have potential ability for biodegradation of MG. The degradation behavior was distinctly affected by culture condition and environmental factors.In this study, a bacterial strain named as Enterobacter sp. CV-b was isolated, and the characteristics of MG decolorization by Enterobacter sp. CV-b were investigated using single-factor experiments, then the enzymes and metabolites related to MG degradation were detected by ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry technologies, to screen for in situ bacteria with stronger environmental adaptability.The results indicated that most of the tested carbon sources had no significant effect on decolorization, and starch was the optimal carbon source for promotion of decolorization. In the initial incubation period, the inorganic nitrogen source NH<sub>4</sub>Cl slightly inhibited the decolorization of MG, and the inhibition effect became weaker with time. Meanwhile, the inorganic nitrogen source NaNO<sub>3</sub> could slightly enhance the decolorization of MG. However, most of the organic nitrogen sources significantly enhanced decolorization, and peptone was the optimal nitrogen source for MG decolorization. Under the condition of pH 5.0-10.0 and 20-50 ℃, MG decolorization percentage by the strain CV-b was over 92% after 6 h incubation, indicating this strain has strong environmental adaptability with broad pH and temperature range. After 6 h incubation, MG decolorization percentage by the strain reached 90% with the initial MG concentration below 900 mg/L, suggesting its great potential in highly efficient biodegradation of MG. Besides, Cu<sup>2+</sup> was observed to inhibit MG decolorization significantly. Enzyme activity data showed that tyrosinase might be involved in the MG degradation by the strain CV-b. Meanwhile, the results of metabolite analysis indicated that (dimethylamino-phenyl)-phenyl-methanone was one of the major products of MG degradation by the strain CV-b.In conclusion, this strain has a great potential in the application of MG bioremediation due to its strong environmental adaptability with broad pH and temperature range, and high degradation percentage of MG with high initial dye concentration. Moreover, the related enzyme analysis and metabolite detection will be helpful to understand the mechanism of MG decolorization by the strain CV-b.https://www.academax.com/doi/10.3785/j.issn.1008-9209.2016.04.212<italic>Enterobacter</italic> sp.malachite greendegradation characteristicsenzyme analysisintermediate analysis
spellingShingle LI Gang
DU Linna
XU Fangcheng
WANG Yang
PAN Xiu
Characteristics and mechanism of malachite green decolorization by Enterobacter sp. CV-b
浙江大学学报. 农业与生命科学版
<italic>Enterobacter</italic> sp.
malachite green
degradation characteristics
enzyme analysis
intermediate analysis
title Characteristics and mechanism of malachite green decolorization by Enterobacter sp. CV-b
title_full Characteristics and mechanism of malachite green decolorization by Enterobacter sp. CV-b
title_fullStr Characteristics and mechanism of malachite green decolorization by Enterobacter sp. CV-b
title_full_unstemmed Characteristics and mechanism of malachite green decolorization by Enterobacter sp. CV-b
title_short Characteristics and mechanism of malachite green decolorization by Enterobacter sp. CV-b
title_sort characteristics and mechanism of malachite green decolorization by enterobacter sp cv b
topic <italic>Enterobacter</italic> sp.
malachite green
degradation characteristics
enzyme analysis
intermediate analysis
url https://www.academax.com/doi/10.3785/j.issn.1008-9209.2016.04.212
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