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Investigation of Nocardioides sp. Metabolic, Structural, Biochemical Properties, and Its Potential Role in the Sulfur Cycle
Author(s) -
Lachmayr Katchen,
Oduaran Erica
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.29.1_supplement.884.31
Subject(s) - dimethylsulfoniopropionate , sulfur , chemistry , biogeochemical cycle , halotolerance , bacteria , biochemistry , sulfur cycle , organism , dimethyl sulfide , environmental chemistry , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , organic chemistry , paleontology , phytoplankton , nutrient , genetics
Stagnant seawater has a distinct odor that is generated by the microbial degradation of dimethylsulfoniopropionate, DMSP, to dimethylsulfide, DMS. This investigation began from the isolation of bacteria grown on DMS enriched media, which resulted in the identification of a novel Nocardioides species. Herein we report on the organism's ability to metabolize DMS and dimethyl sulfoxide, DMSO, and thus elucidate its role in the biogeochemical cycling of sulfur. Furthermore, the percent meso ‐2,6‐diaminopimelic acid contained within the cell wall of this halotolerant marine organism will be reported.