Constituent Fatty Acids Research Articles

Synthesis of pyrogallol derivative as antioxidant additive for biodiesel using methyl linoleate from sunflower oil

Biodiesel is a renewable plant-based fuel as an alternative to fossil fuels containing fatty acid methyl esters. However, biodiesel has the disadvantage of oxidation instability because of the double bonds in the constituent fatty acid structures. One of the most effective antioxidant for biodiesel is pyrogallol. Unfortunately, pyrogallol has a low solubility in biodiesel. Subsequent research was developed by synthesizing pyrogallol derivative through the reaction between pyrogallol and a pure methyl linoleate using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl or DPPH as a catalyst. The results showed that the pyrogallol derivative formed was more soluble in biodiesel. However, the use of pure methyl linoleate is not economical because it has a high selling price. In this research, sunflower oil biodiesel with 54.13 % methyl linoleate which has been tested by GCMS will be used to synthesize pyrogallol derivative with a ratio of 10 mL biodiesel, 5 ml DPPH, and 5 mL pyrogallol. FTIR shows a shifting peak at 1240 cm−1 which shows the formation of pyrogallol derivative. LCMS-MS indicates a possible molecular weight at 634 m/z consisting of methyl linoleate and dimer pyrogallol. UV-Vis of the derivatives in biodiesel shows that the derivative is more soluble in biodiesel in comparison with the solubility of pure pyrogallol.

Investigation of Nutritional Content, Antioxidant Anticancer and Antimicrobial Activities of Pleurotus eryngii (DC. Ex Fr.) Quel, Extract Obtained by Different Solvents

The present study related the nutritional contents, fatty acid compositions, in vitro antioxidant, anticancer and antimicrobial activities of different solvents extracts of Pleurotus eryngii. The nutritional contents of the P. eryngii were investigated in detail. Crude protein (g 100 kg-1), carbohydrate (g 100 kg-1), lipid (g 100 kg-1), ash (g 100 kg-1), dietary fiber (g 100 kg-1) and energy value (cal 100 g-1) of fruiting bodies were analysed. Fatty acid compositions of total lipid, phospholipid and triacylglycerol fractions of Pleurotus eryngii were investigated by Gas chromatography. Totally 13 different fatty acids constituents were identified. Antioxidant properties including total antioxidant activity, free radical scavenging activity, reducing power activity, metal chelating activity, and superoxide anion radical scavenging activity were evaluated using different tests. The highest total antioxidant, DPPH scavenging, metal chelating, and superoxide anion radical scavenging activities were determined in ethyl acetate extracts. The potential of cytotoxic activity on PC-3 (prostate cancer) cell lines was found to depend on the concentration and the type of the tested extracts fractions. It was determined that hexane, ethyl acetate, and methanol extracts of Pleurotus eryngii have inhibition effect on the growth of tested microorganisms. The present results suggested that used as a daily nutrient, the Pleurotus eryngii could be a novel source for new drug developments and promising in some cancer treatment.

Phytochemical Analysis of Bioactive Extracts and Seed Oil of Three Euphorbia Species from Algerian Flora by LC-MS and GC-MS

Euphorbia species possess pharmacological properties that have been widely used for medical purposes worldwide. In this paper, three plants belonging to the Euphorbia genus growing in North-East of Algeria were studied. The phenolic contents were identified using LC-MS, while the fatty acid composition of their fixed oils was determined with GC-MS. The quantification of the total condensed tannins and the leaves' entire anthocyanin content were performed using photometric methods. The main constituents of the polyphenolic compounds identified by LC-MS were ascorbic, chlorogenic, and ellagic acids. The oil yield of the seeds of E. terracina, E. biumbellata, and E. dendroides was 17.48%, 18.5%, and 20.05%, respectively. Quantitative analyses of these oils using GC-MS showed variations in the species' fatty acid constituents' concentrations and compositions. Besides, the phytochemical screening results showed that E. terracina possessed a high amount of tannin and anthocyanin content compared with other studied plants.

Composition of uterine milk and its changes with gestational period in red stingrays (Hemitrygon akajei).

Uterine milk is secreted in the uterus for embryo nutrition in several elasmobranch species and may contribute to rapid embryonic growth, but the details of its composition and its functions are poorly understood. In this study, to explore the roles of uterine milk for embryos, its components throughout the gestational period were analysed in detail. Uterine milk was collected from pregnant red stingrays (Hemitrygon akajei) in the early, middle and late gestational periods, respectively (n= 3 for each period). The crude composition, constituent proteins and fatty acids in the milk were analysed. The uterine milk was rich in proteins throughout the gestational period, whereas lipids dramatically increased in the middle period and reduced slightly towards the late period. Some proteins potentially associated with nutrition, cartilage growth and embryonic immunity were found. Several enzymes related to central metabolism were also detected. The constituent fatty acids in the middle and late periods were similar to those in the egg yolks of elasmobranchs, except for C18:2, which was rich only in the uterine milk. The most abundant fatty acid in the milk was C16:1, which could function as a lipokine to promote lipid metabolism in the embryo. This study's data suggest that uterine milk may be secreted in addition to the egg yolk in elasmobranchs to support rapid and healthy embryonic growth.

Toxicological, histological and biochemical effects of Lepidium sativum seeds extract on Galleria mellonella L. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) larvae

The greater wax moth Galleria mellonella L. is a serious destructive pest of honeybee colonies in the beekeeping industry all over the world. The larvae feed on almost all of the honeybee products and have the ability to completely destroy the bee colony, especially the weakened ones. The toxicity and biochemical effect of garden cress, Lepidium sativum seed methanolic extract as natural product against greater wax moth was evaluated under laboratory conditions. The defatted seeds (250g) of garden cress were refluxed in 500 ml methanol, filtered and then dry in a rotary evaporator. Results revealed that the toxic effect of the garden cress extract against 5th instar larvae of G. mellonella was 1.15%, (LC50) after 24h. which induced more histopathological alterations on cuticle layers, fat bodies and muscle. Moreover, it causes highly significant inhibition in α, β esterase and phenol oxidase activities as well as possesses a significant reduction in protein content. On other hand, it causes an elevation in total lipid content and acid phosphatase activity. Also, apoptotic activity with DNA fragmentation was occurred at concentrations of 3, 2 and 1%. GC-MS analysis illustrated the toxic effect of methanol extract of L. sativum seeds related to a high ratio of phenolic, flavonoid and fatty acids constituents.

Assessment of Physicochemical and Fatty Acids Composition of Crude Seed Oil Extract of Azadirachta indica Adr. Juss. for its potential in Biodiesel Production

This study investigates the physico-chemical and fatty acids composition of crude seed oil extracts of Azadirachta indica . The main objective was to evaluate some biodiesel characteristics of the crude seed oil extract of Azadirachta indica. The procedures of the Association of Official and Analytical Chemist (AOAC) were used for assessment of some physical, biochemical, and fatty acids constituents of the test seed oil extract. The physical properties assayed for indicate that the oil is liquid at room temperature, non-drying, with specific gravity, with flash and melting points of 0.910±0.08 g/cm3, 80±2.10°C and 76±1.60°C respectively. The chemical properties included 66.77±2.55 g/100g (iodine value), 1.465±0.07 (refractive index@ 30°C), 212.96±1.16 mgKOH/g (saponification value), 0.39±0.16 meq/Kg (peroxide value), 4.24±0.12 mgKOH/g (acid value), 2.20±0.12 mm2/s (viscosity value), 56.91±2.19 (cetane number), 39.21±1.11 MJ/kg (calorific value) and 2.13±0.05% w/w (free fatty acids). Fatty acids composition of the crude seed oil of A. indica obtained were linoleic, hexadecanoic, octadecanoic and alpha linolenic acids, with retention time and % composition of 18.2 min and 10.8±0.50%, 22.2 min and 30.01±1.79%, 18.2 min and 59.10±2.22%, and 20.2 min and 0.09±0.02% respectively. The crude seed oil extract clearly presents a potential as a biodiesel substrate for incorporation as a proximate blend in auto-engines. This therefore would necessitate intensive afforestation efforts of the plant species for sustainable utilization.
 Keywords: Azadirachta indica, Biodiesel, physico-chemical, fatty acids, crude seed oil, extracts

Supercritical Fluid Extract of Putranjiva roxburghii Wall. Seeds Mitigates Fertility Impairment in a Zebrafish Model

Putrajeevak (Putranjiva roxburghii Wall.; synonym Drypetes roxburghii (Wall.) Hurus) seeds have been used since ancient times in the treatment of infertility in the Ayurvedic system of medicine in India. In this study, the oil component of Putrajeevak seeds (PJSO) was extracted using the supercritical fluid extraction (SCFE) method using liquid CO2 and the constituents were analyzed using gas chromatography-flame ionized detectorand high-performance thin-layer chromatography. PJSO contained trace amounts of β-sitosterol with oleic and linoleic acids as the major fatty acid constituents. Male and female zebrafish were mutagenized with N-ethyl-N-nitrosourea (ENU) and fish that produced less than 20 viable embryos were selected for the study. SCFE oil extracts from the P. roxburghii seeds were used in this study to reverse fertility impairment. The mutant fish were fed with PJSO for a period of 14 days and the rates of fertility, conception, and fecundity were determined with wild-type healthy fish as a breeding partner. Treatment with PJSO increased the ovarian follicle count as well as the number of mature eggs, while reducing the number of ovarian cysts. Sperm count as well as sperm motility were greatly enhanced in the ENU-mutagenized male zebrafish when treated with PJSO. The results obtained in this study demonstrate the effectiveness of P. roxburghii seed oil in reversing impaired fertility in both male and female zebrafish models.

Insights into the compatibility of vegetable‐based plasticizers on the performance of filled rubber vulcanizates

AbstractSubstitution of petroleum‐based processing oils with eco‐friendly sustainable plasticizers in rubber compounds has gained much global attention due to their toxicity. In this regard, so far, the major attempts have focused on substituting aromatic oils with fatty acid based vegetable oils. In this work, the chemical and physical effects of canola oil as a model of fatty acid based vegetable oils on the process‐ability, vulcanization kinetics, and final properties of carbon‐black filled styrene–butadiene rubbers are systematically investigated. In contrast to the previous studies, it was shown that although these types of vegetable oils have a plasticizing impact, they can indeed threaten the requirements of reinforcing criteria in rubber vulcanizates. The final properties of the vulcanizates were found to be deteriorated due to the incompatibility of canola oil fatty acids constituents with rubber matrix and especially as a result of chemical interference of their unsaturated bonds in sulfur vulcanization kinetics.

The C. elegans PAQR-2 and IGLR-2 membrane homeostasis proteins are uniquely essential for tolerating dietary saturated fats

How cells maintain vital membrane lipid homeostasis while obtaining most of their constituent fatty acids from a varied diet remains largely unknown. Here, we report the first whole-organism (Caenorhabditis elegans) forward genetic screen to identify genes essential for tolerance to dietary saturated fatty acids (SFAs). We found that only the PAQR-2/IGLR-2 pathway, homologous to the human adiponectin receptor 2 (AdipoR2) pathway, is uniquely essential to prevent SFA-mediated toxicity. When provided a SFA-rich diet, worms lacking either protein accumulate an excess of SFAs in their membrane phospholipids, which is accompanied by membrane rigidification. Additionally, we used fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) to show that the interaction between PAQR-2 and IGLR-2 is regulated by membrane fluidity, suggesting a mechanism by which this protein complex senses membrane properties. We also created versions of PAQR-2 that lacked parts of the cytoplasmic N-terminal domain and showed that these were still functional, though still dependent on the interaction with IGLR-2. We conclude that membrane homeostasis via the PAQR-2/IGLR-2 fluidity sensor is the only pathway specifically essential for the non-toxic uptake of dietary SFAs in C. elegans.

Extensive transcription mis-regulation and membrane defects in AdipoR2-deficient cells challenged with saturated fatty acids

How cells maintain vital membrane lipid homeostasis while obtaining most of their constituent fatty acids from a varied diet remains largely unknown. Here, we used transcriptomics, lipidomics, growth and respiration assays, and membrane property analyses in human HEK293 cells or human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) to show that the function of AdipoR2 is to respond to membrane rigidification by regulating many lipid metabolism genes. We also show that AdipoR2-dependent membrane homeostasis is critical for growth and respiration in cells challenged with saturated fatty acids. Additionally, we found that AdipoR2 deficiency causes transcriptome and cell physiological defects similar to those observed in SREBP-deficient cells upon SFA challenge. Finally, we compared several genes considered important for lipid homeostasis, namely AdipoR2, SCD, FADS2, PEMT and ACSL4, and found that AdipoR2 and SCD are the most important among these to prevent membrane rigidification and excess saturation when human cells are challenged with exogenous SFAs. We conclude that AdipoR2-dependent membrane homeostasis is one of the primary mechanisms that protects against exogenous SFAs.

GC–MS profiling and in silico prediction of MAPK receptor activation by fatty acids of watercress oil for hair growth marketed in Saudi Arabia

Watercress oil (WCO) is the seed oil of Nasturtium officinale, Brassicaceae family. WCO is a cosmetic for hair growth approved by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). The study aimed to analyze by GC–MS, the phytochemical profile and the safety of WCO as a cosmetic according to SFDA, validates the traditional method of applying hot oil mixtures to the scalp, and also reports the pH, UV absorption, and in-silico binding mechanism of fatty acids for hair growth. The absorption of UV-B light (284.50 nm and 290.60 nm) by WCO suggests that it acts as a sunscreen for the scalp. The pH of the marketed WCO, 5.53 ± 0.02, shall not damage the scalp and hair. The GC–MS analysis confirmed fatty acids as the principal constituents (65.65%) of WCO composed of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs): cis-11-Octadecenoic acid (17.14%), cis-9-Octadecenoic acid (17.11%), cis-13-Eicosenoic acid (11.13%), cis-11-Eicosenoic acid (3.48%), and cis-13-Docosenoic acid (1.64%); saturated fatty acid: n-Hexadecanoic acid (12.89%); saturated fatty alcohol: Docosanol (2.26%). The GC–MS results also confirmed the absence of colorants, toxic solvents, and therapeutic substances in WCO, a cosmetic requirement, according to SFDA. The densities of mixtures of WCO + Coconut oil was 0.801 ± 0.03 mg/mL, and WCO + Olive oil was 0.885 ± 0.01 mg/mL; the kinematic viscosities of WCO + Coconut oil was 21.5 ± 0.0 mm2/s, and WCO + Olive oil was 28.6 ± 0.1 mm2/s at 40℃, which was lesser than the mixtures at 27℃. The decrease in density and viscosity of hot oil mixtures can improve the penetration of oil into the hair filament, which substantiated the traditional application method. In-silico, molecular docking results revealed that all the fatty acid constituents except Docosanol contributed to the hair growth promotion effect by activating MAPK1, MAPK3, and MAPKp38 receptors. This work is the first report on WCO to establish the phytochemical profile to confirm SFDA standard by GC–MS and its in-silico efficiency of activation of MAPK receptors for hair growth.

Identification and Evolutionary Analysis of FAD2 Gene Family in Green Plants

Fatty acid desaturase 2 (FAD2) is a crucial enzyme in the biosynthesis of polyunsaturated fatty acids in plants, which introduce a double bond into oleic acid to produce linoleic acid. FAD2 is imperative to the application and nutritional value of vegetable oil as both oleic acid and linoleic acid are the primary constituent fatty acids and their relative proportion determines the nutritional value and oxidative stability in most temperate vegetable oils. In the study described herein, we have identified a total of 253 candidate FAD2 genes from the published genomes of 79 plants. Phylogenetic analysis showed that FAD2 genes in green plants can be divided into three categories, namely, eudicots, monocots and lower plants (except Amborella trichopoda). Through the analysis of its conserved domains, all FAD2 genes contain motifs harbouring HECGH, HRRHH and HVAHH, −the three histidine clusters that are important functional structures of FAD2 gene. According to exon/intron structure analysis, the number of introns varies greatly in lower plants. With the evolution of green plants, the number of introns decreases. This study found that introns were mainly located in the 5’UTR and CDs regions, and their length ranged from 4 bp to 11,233 BP. In addition, about 56% of the 3 ‘and 5’ ends of FAD2 are located at Ag: GT, and the total content of a and t is generally about 60%.Through other bioinformatics methods, we concluded that FAD2 was more conservative in the process of plant evolution. This study provides theoretical support for further analysis of FAD2 gene family evolution.

Systematic Analysis of the Whole-Body Tissue Distribution and Fatty Acid Compositions of Membrane Lipids in CD1 and NMRI Mice and Wistar Rats

Understanding the tissue distribution of phospholipids and glycerolipids in animal models enables promoting the pharmacokinetic study of drugs and related PK predictions. The measurement of lipid compositions in animal models, usually mice and rats, without a standardized approach hindered the accuracy of PBPK investigation. In this work, high resolution mass spectrometry was applied to profile the tissue distribution of phospholipids and glycerolipids in 12 organs/tissues of mice and rats. Using this method, not only the amounts of phospholipids and glycerolipids in each organ/tissue but also the fatty acid compositions were acquired. In order to explore the interspecies specificity of lipid distribution in different organs/tissues, three animal species including CD1 mice, NMRI mice, and Wister rats were used in this systematic study. Globally, more organ specificity was observed. It was found that the brain is the organ containing the most abundant phosphatidylserine lipids (PSs) in all three animal models, leading to brain tissues having the most concentrated acidic phospholipids. Diverse fatty acid compositions in each lipid class were clearly revealed. Certain tissues/organs also had a specific selection of unique fatty acid compositions, for example, unreferenced FA(18 : 2) in the brain. It turned out that the access of free fatty acids affects the incorporation of acyl chain in phospholipids and glycerolipids. In the analysis, ether lipids were also profiled with the observation of dominant ePEs in brain tissues. However, little interspecies difference was found for fatty acid constituents and tissues distribution of phospholipids and glycerolipids.

Lipidome remodeling in aging normal and genetically obese Drosophila males

Lipid homeostasis is essential for insects to maintain phospholipid (PL)-based membrane integrity and to provide on-demand energy supply throughout life. Triacylglycerol (TAG) is the major lipid class used for energy production and is stored in lipid droplets, the universal cellular fat storage organelles. Accumulation and mobilization of TAG are strictly regulated since excessive accumulation of TAG leads to obesity and has been correlated with adverse effects on health- and lifespan across phyla. Little is known, however, about when during adult life and why excessive storage lipid accumulation restricts lifespan. We here used genetically obese Drosophila mutant males, which were all shown to be short-lived compared to control males and applied single fly mass spectrometry-based lipidomics to profile TAG, diacylglycerol and major membrane lipid signatures throughout adult fly life from eclosion to death. Our comparative approach revealed distinct phases of lipidome remodeling throughout aging. Quantitative and qualitative compositional changes of TAG and PL species, which are characterized by the length and saturation of their constituent fatty acids, were pronounced during young adult life. In contrast, lipid signatures of adult and senescent flies were remarkably stable. Genetically obese flies displayed both quantitative and qualitative changes in TAG species composition, while PL signatures were almost unaltered compared to normal flies at all ages. Collectively, this suggests a tight control of membrane composition throughout lifetime largely uncoupled from storage lipid metabolism. Finally, we present first evidence for a characteristic lipid signature of moribund flies, likely generated by a rapid and selective storage lipid depletion close to death. Of note, the analytical power to monitor lipid species profiles combined with high sensitivity of this single fly lipidomics approach is universally applicable to address developmental or behavioral lipid signature modulations of importance for insect life.

In Vitro and In Vivo Digestibility of Soybean, Fish, and Microalgal Oils, and Their Influences on Fatty Acid Distribution in Tissue Lipid of Mice.

The digestion rates of microalgal (docosahexaenoic acid, DHA, 56.8%; palmitic acid, 22.4%), fish (DHA, 10.8%; eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA, 16.2%), and soybean oils (oleic, 21.7%; linoleic acid, 54.6%) were compared by coupling the in vitro multi-step and in vivo apparent digestion models using mice. The in vitro digestion rate estimated based on the released free fatty acids content was remarkably higher in soybean and fish oils than in microalgal oil in 30 min; however, microalgal and fish oils had similar digestion rates at longer digestion. The in vivo digestibility of microalgal oil (91.49%) was lower than those of soybean (96.50%) and fish oils (96.99%). Among the constituent fatty acids of the diet oils, docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) exhibited the highest digestibility, followed by EPA, DHA, palmitoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acid, demonstrating increased digestibility with reduced chain length and increased unsaturation degree of fatty acid. The diet oils affected the deposition of fatty acids in mouse tissues, and DHA concentrations were high in epididymal fat, liver, and brain of mice fed microalgal oil. In the present study, microalgal oil showed lower in vitro and in vivo digestibility, despite adequate DHA incorporation into major mouse organs, such as the brain and liver.

Production of pure biofuel and some chemicals from waste soap stock

The non-esculent soap stock oil was employed for producing some rare chemicals, along with certain fractions of biofuels akin to those engendered from petroleum sources. This inexpensive feed stock was hydrotreated using NiMo/Al2O3 in the sulfided form as a catalyst. The applied process was accomplished in a continuous micro-reactor, under high pressure of hydrogen. The hydroprocessed oil was treated chemically for separating its liquid hydrocarbons from the fatty acid constituents. The fatty acids were esterified to be transformed to the corresponding methyl ester. The products were identified via the gas chromatographic technique. The results reflect that the acquired hydrocarbons are clean and free from oxygenated compounds, in addition to sulfur, which has an adverse impact on the environment and on the performance of engines, so it can be used as a high – grade biofuel and also as pure chemicals. Furthermore, the prepared fatty acids are characterized by their low molecular weight, with carbon numbers in the range of C5 to C22, including those with odd carbon numbers that regarded as very rare components in nature. Hence this work offers the ability for obtainment precious products from a cheap material.

Harnessing pongamia shell hydrolysate for triacylglycerol agglomeration by novel oleaginous yeast Rhodotorula pacifica INDKK

BackgroundTo meet the present transportation demands and solve food versus fuel issue, microbial lipid-derived biofuels are gaining attention worldwide. This study is focussed on high-throughput screening of oleaginous yeast by microwave-aided Nile red spectrofluorimetry and exploring pongamia shell hydrolysate (PSH) as a feedstock for lipid production using novel oleaginous yeast Rhodotorula pacifica INDKK.ResultsA new oleaginous yeast R. pacifica INDKK was identified and selected for microbial lipid production. R. pacifica INDKK produced maximum 12.8 ± 0.66 g/L of dry cell weight and 6.78 ± 0.4 g/L of lipid titre after 120 h of growth, showed high tolerance to pre-treatment-derived inhibitors such as 5-hydroxymethyl furfural (5-HMF), (2 g/L), furfural (0.5 g/L) and acetic acid (0.5 g/L), and ability to assimilate C3, C5 and C6 sugars. Interestingly, R. pacifica INDKK showed higher lipid accumulation when grown in alkali-treated saccharified PSH (AS-PSH) (0.058 ± 0.006 g/L/h) as compared to acid-treated detoxified PSH (AD-PSH) (0.037 ± 0.006 g/L/h) and YNB medium (0.055 ± 0.003 g/L/h). The major fatty acid constituents are oleic, palmitic, linoleic and linolenic acids with an estimated cetane number (CN) of about 56.7, indicating the good quality of fuel.ConclusionThese results suggested that PSH and R. pacifica INDKK could be considered as potential feedstock for sustainable biodiesel production.

Experimental and Molecular Level Analysis of the Tribological and Oxidative Properties of Chaulmoogra Oil

This study introduces chaulmoogra oil as a base stock for lubricant formulation. The tribological properties of chaulmoogra oil are evaluated by quantitative structure-property relation (QSPR) technique using the molecular modelling package Spartan 18. The quantum chemical calculations were performed on a typical molecule of chaulmoogra oil and its constituent fatty acids. The orbital energy gap of the constituent fatty acids in chaulmoogra oil is 7.37 eV and that of chaulmoogra oil molecule is 6.8 eV, which is less than that of the lauric acid, the main constituent of coconut oil (7.78 eV). Orbital energy gap predicts a better tribological performance for chaulmoogra oil, and the four ball test result is in agreement with this prediction. Oxidative property of chaulmoogra oil is tested by isothermal thermogravimetric/differential thermal analysis (TGA/DTA) and compared with different oils. Weight gain in oxygen is only 0.02% for chaulmoogra oil and showed better oxidative stability among all other tested oils.

Sphingobacterium chungjuense sp. nov., isolated from a freshwater lake.

A Gram-stain-negative, rod-shaped, aerobic, non-flagellated, chemoheterotrophic bacterium, designated strain IMCC25678T, was isolated from an artificial freshwater reservoir, Chungju Lake, in the Republic of Korea. The 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis indicated that strain IMCC25678T belongs to the genus Sphingobacterium with ≤98.7 % sequence similarities to Sphingobacterium species. Whole genome sequencing of strain IMCC25678T revealed a 3.9 Mbp genome size with a DNA G+C content of 42.2 mol%. The IMCC25678T genome shared ≤89.7 % average nucleotide identity and ≤21.4 % digital DNA-DNA hybridization values with closely related species of the genus Sphingobacterium, indicating that the strain represents a novel species. Summed feature 3 (C16 : 1 ω6c and/or C16 : 1 ω7c), iso-C15 : 0 and iso-C17 : 0 3-OH were found to be the predominant cellular fatty acid constituents in the strain. The major respiratory quinone was MK-7. The major polar lipids were phosphatidylethanolamine, one unidentified phosphoglycolipid, one unidentified sphingolipid and three unidentified polar lipids. Based on the phylogenetic and phenotypic characteristics, strain IMCC25678T was considered to represent a novel species within the genus Sphingobacterium, for which the name Sphingobacterium chungjuense sp. nov. is proposed. The type strain is IMCC25678T (=KACC 19485T=NBRC 113130T).

Pedobacter puniceum sp. nov. Isolated from Sludge.

Strain HX-22-1T was isolated from the sludge collected from the outlet of the biochemical treatment facility of an agricultural chemical factory in Nanjing city, Jiangsu province, PR China. Strain HX-22-1T is Gram-staining-negative, rod-shaped, non-spore-forming and non-flagellated. The 16S rRNA gene-based phylogenetic analysis indicates that the strain HX-22-1T belongs to the genus Pedobacter, closely related to Pedobacter glucosidilyticus KCTC 22438T (98.63% similarity). The genomic DNA G+C content of the strain was 34.4mol%. Strain HX-22-1T was able to grow at 16-37°C (optimum at 30°C), at pH 6.0-8.0 (optimum at pH 7.0), and with 0-1% (w/v) NaCl (optimum at 0). Predominant fatty acid constituents were iso-C15:0 and summed feature 3 (iso-C16:1ω7c and/or C16:1ω6c). The predominant respiratory ubiquinone was MK-7. The polar lipid profile is composed of phosphatidylethanolamine (PE), aminophospholipid (APL), aminolipid (AL), and phospholipids (PL). The ANI and dDDH values obtained between the genomes of HX-22-1T and P. glucosidilyticus KCTC 22438T were 89.6 and 38.8%, respectively. On the basis of data from phenotypic, chemotaxonomic, and genotypic analysis, strain HX-22-1T represents a novel species of the genus Pedobacter, for which the name Pedobacter puniceum sp. nov. is proposed. The type strain is HX-22-1T (= KCTC 72655T = CCTCC AB 2019348T).