Diverse and specialized metabolic capabilities of microbes in oligotrophic built environments.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Built environments (BEs) are typically considered to be oligotrophic and harsh environments for microbial communities under normal, non-damp conditions. However, the metabolic functions of microbial inhabitants in BEs remain poorly understood. This study aimed to shed light on the functional capabilities of microbes in BEs by analyzing 860 representative metagenome-assembled genomes (rMAGs) reconstructed from 738 samples collected from BEs across the city of Hong Kong and from the skin surfaces of human occupants. The study specifically focused on the metabolic functions of rMAGs that are either phylogenetically novel or prevalent in BEs.

Results

The diversity and composition of BE microbiomes were primarily shaped by the sample type, with Micrococcus luteus and C

SUBMITTER: Tong X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11484240 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature