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Transformation of chenodeoxycholic acid by thermophilic Geobacillus stearothermophilus.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21838799     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We performed a series of experiments with Geobacillus stearothermophilus, a thermophile isolated from oil-contaminated soil in the Kuwaiti desert. The organism has a good potential for the transformation of a broad spectrum of organic molecules such as steroids, amino acids, and aromatic hydrocarbons. In the present study, we tested its potential for the transformation of a bile component, chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA). Five transformed products, namely, cholic acid, methylcholate, methylchenodeoxycholate, 3α-hydroxy-7-oxo-5β-cholanic acid, and 7α-hydroxy-3-oxo-5β-cholanic acid, were the major transformation products catalyzed by G. stearothermophilus. Under aerobic conditions, no evidence of side chain degradation, ring cleavage, or dehydrogenation was found among the metabolites of CDCA. CDCA transformation by a thermophile is reported for the first time.
Authors:
Mohammad Afzal; Sosamma Oommen; Samira Al-Awadi
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2011-07-27
Journal Detail:
Title:  Biotechnology and applied biochemistry     Volume:  58     ISSN:  1470-8744     ISO Abbreviation:  Biotechnol. Appl. Biochem.     Publication Date:    2011 Jul-Aug
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-08-15     Completed Date:  2011-12-07     Revised Date:  2012-01-25    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8609465     Medline TA:  Biotechnol Appl Biochem     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  250-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2011 International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Inc.
Affiliation:
Department of Biological Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait City. afzalq8@gmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Biotransformation
Chenodeoxycholic Acid / chemistry,  metabolism*
Geobacillus stearothermophilus / isolation & purification,  metabolism*
Hot Temperature
Kuwait
Soil Microbiology*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
474-25-9/Chenodeoxycholic Acid

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