Biodegradation of PVCs through in-vitro identification of Bacillus albus and computational pathway analysis of ABH enzyme
Muhammad Naveeda b✉, Rida Naveedb, Tariq A. Azizc d✉, Arooj Azeemb, Mahrukh Afzalb, Muhammad Waseemb, Metab Alharbie, Abdulrahman Alshammarie, Abdullah F. Alasmarie, Thamer H. Albekairie
- aDepartment of Biotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan. dr.naveed@ucp.edu.pk
- bDepartment of Biotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
- cDepartment of Agriculture, University of Ioannina, Arta, Greece. iwockd@gmail.com
- dDepartment of Agriculture, University of Ioannina, Arta, Greece
- eDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ✉Corresponding author
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Abstract
Microplastics pose significant challenges to ecosystems and organisms. They can be ingested by marine and terrestrial species, leading to potential health risks and ecological disruptions. This study aims to address the urgent need for effective remediation strategies by focusing on the biodegradation of microplastics, specifically polyvinyl chloride (PVC) derivatives, using the bacterial strain Bacillus albus. The study provides a comprehensive background on the accumulation of noxious substances in the environment and the importance of harnessing biodegradation as an eco-friendly method for pollutant elimination. The specific objective is to investigate the enzymatic capabilities of Bacillus albus, particularly the alpha/beta hydrolases (ABH), in degrading microplastics. To achieve this, in-silico studies were conducted, including analysis of the ABH protein sequence and its interaction with potential inhibitors targeting PVC derivatives. Docking scores of - 7.2 kcal/mol were obtained to evaluate the efficacy of the interactions. The study demonstrates the promising bioremediation prospects of Bacillus albus for microplastics, highlighting its potential as a key player in addressing microplastic pollution. The findings underscore the urgent need for further experimental validation and practical implementation of Bacillus albus in environmental remediation strategies.
TL;DRThe study demonstrates the promising bioremediation prospects of Bacillus albus for microplastics, highlighting its potential as a key player in addressing microplastic pollution and underscores the urgent need for further experimental validation and practical implementation of Bacillus albus in environmental remediation strategies. (Semantic Scholar)