Project description:Comparative genomic hybridization analysis of Streptomyces coelicolor A3(2) versus Streptomyces lividans 66 and Streptomyces lividans TK24 using high density 105,000 x 60-mer ink-jet in situ synthesized arrays.
Project description:By the direct comparison of illuminated and non-illuminated microtiter plate cultures of Streptomyces lividans TK24 transcriptomes, the effects of differing cultivation systems by the relevance of light, a parameter that is usually out of scope during heterotrophic bioprocesses, could be addressed.
Project description:The gene aml encoding alpha-amylase in Streptomyces lividans was cloned in the multicopy plasmid pIJ486, generating plasmid pAMI11. Plasmid pAMI11 and pIJ486 were propagated in S. lividans TK21 to obtain S. lividans TK21(pAMI11) and its isogenic strain S. lividans TK21(pIJ486). Transcriptional profiling of the bacterium that overproduces alpha-amylase mainly resulted in the upregulation of genes involved in the biogenesis and function of ribosomes, together with the upregulation of the genes involved in the redox processes, the ABC transporters, the central carbon, aminoacid and purine /pyrimidine metabolism. Moreover, some genes involved in oxidative stress were upregulated. The number of genes downregulated was much lower than the upregulated ones. Therefore, bacteria respond by favouring alpha-amylase overproduction that apparently does not cause damage to the cell.
Project description:S. lividans TK24 is a popular host for the production of small molecules and for the secretion of heterologous proteins. TK24 has a large genome with at least 29 secondary metabolite gene clusters that are non-essential for viability and undergo complex regulation. To optimize heterologous protein secretion, we previously constructed ten chassis strains that are devoid of several secondary metabolite gene clusters. Genome reduction was aimed at reducing carbon flow to secondary metabolites and pigmentation in the spent growth medium and improving colony morphology. Strains RG1.0-RG1.10 contain various deletion combinations of the blue actinorhodin cluster (act), the calcium-dependent antibiotic (cda), the undecylprodigiosin (red) and coelimycin A (cpk) clusters, the melanin cluster (mel), the matAB genes that affect mycelial aggregation and the non-essential sigma factor hrdD that controls the transcription of Act and Red regulatory proteins. Two derivative strains, RG1.5 and 1.9, showed a ~15% reduction in growth rate, >2-fold increase in the total mass yield of their native secretome and altered abundance of several specific proteins compared with TK24. Metabolomics and RNAseq analysis revealed that genome reduction led to rapid cessation of growth due to aminoacid depletion and caused both redox and cell envelope stresses, upregulation of the Sec-pathway components secDF and chaperones and a cell envelope two component regulator. RG1.9 maintained elevated heterologous secretion of mRFP and mTNFα by 12-70%. An integrated model is presented linking genome reduction and enhanced secretion. Importance: S. lividans TK24 encode 29 secondary metabolite gene clusters controlled with highly complex systems. This study established an important step toward understanding how secondary metabolite clusters can be manipulated to construct a surrogate TK24 platform with optimized metabolite funnelling. Using integrative multi-omics tools with protein secretion we provide an in-depth view of this fascinating complex process and its mechanistic regulation.
Project description:The Streptomyces lividans lsp gene encodes a type II signal peptidase (Lsp) that cleaves the type II leader peptides of lipoproteins. Transcriptional profiling of the bacterium depleted of the lsp gene mainly resulted in deactivation of the sigma U regulon, as well as in downregulation of genes involved in the biogenesis and function of ribosomes and genes encoding some major secretory proteins as determined by hybridisation of commercially available S. lividans genome-wide microarrays. Almost 50% of the dowregulated genes have been described as forming part of the stringent response in streptomycetes. The gene encoding the S. lividans extracellular foldase, the lipoprotein FkpA, is equally downregulated. Therefore, the deletion of lsp from the S. livdans genome temporarily triggers a cellular stress where the stringent response is, at least, partially induced.
Project description:The gene dagA encoding agarase in Streptomyces coelicolor was cloned in the multicopy plasmid pIJ486 generating plasmid pAGAs5. Plasmid pAGAs5 and pIJ486 were propagated in S. lividans TK21 to obtain S. lividans TK21(pAGAs5) and its isogenic strain S. lividans TK21(pIJ486). Transcriptional profiling of the bacterium that overproduces agarase mainly resulted in the downregulation of the genes involved in the biogenesis and function of ribosomes, together with the downregulation of the genes involved in nitrogen, aminoacids, purine/pyrimidine and central carbon metabolism as well as ABC transporters, redox processes and fatty acids biosynthesis. The number of genes upregulated in the agarase overproducer strain is lower than in the downregulated ones. Almost 50% of the dowregulated genes have been described as forming part of the stringent response in streptomycetes. Therefore, the overproduction of agarase may lead to a condition of nutrient depletion that triggers the stringent response.
Project description:Background. Transforming waste and non-food materials into bulk biofuels and chemicals represents a major stride in creating a sustainable bioindustry, optimizing the use of resources while reducing environmental footprints. Yet, despite these advancements, the production of high-value natural products often continues to rely on first-generation substrates, underscoring the intricate processes and specific requirements of their biosynthesis. This is also true for Streptomyces lividans, a renowned host organism celebrated for its capacity to produce and uncover a wide array of natural products, attributed to its genetic versatility and potent secondary metabolism. Given this context, it becomes imperative to assess and optimize this microorganism for the synthesis of natural products specifically from waste and non-food substrates. Results. We metabolically engineered S. lividans TK24 to heterologously produce the ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptide, bottromycin, as well as the polyketide, pamamycin. The modified strains successfully produced these compounds using waste and non-food model substrates like protocatechuate (derived from lignin), 4-hydroxybenzoate (sourced from plastic waste), and mannitol (from seaweed). Comprehensive transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses offered insights into how these substrates influenced the cellular metabolism of S. lividans. When evaluating production efficiency, S. lividans showcased remarkable tolerance, especially in a fed-batch process using a mineral medium containing the toxic aromatic 4-hydroxybenzoate, leading to enhanced and highly selective bottromycin production. Additionally, it generated a unique spectrum of pamamycins when cultured in mannitol-rich seaweed extract without the need for added nutrients. Conclusion. Our study showcases the successful production of high-value natural products using varied waste and non-food raw materials, thereby circumventing the reliance on costly, food-competing resources. S. lividans exhibited remarkable adaptability and resilience across these diverse substrates. When cultured on aromatic compounds, it displayed a distinct array of intracellular CoA esters, presenting promising avenues for polyketide production. Future research could focus on enhancing S. lividans' substrate utilization pathways to more efficiently process the intricate mixtures commonly found in waste and non-food sources.