Aflatoxin-degrading Bacillus sp. strains degrade zearalenone and produce proteases, amylases and cellulases of agro-industrial interest

Autor: Lilia Reneé Cavaglieri, A.L. Di Giacomo, A.L. Lara, María A. Del Pero Martínez, M.L. González Pereyra
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Toxicon. 180:43-48
ISSN: 0041-0101
Popis: Zearalenone, an oestogenic mycotoxin produced by Fusarium sp., occurs naturally in agricultural commodities. Economic losses and health concerns associated to mycotoxins has attracted research interest towards exploring novel approaches to detoxify mycotoxin-contaminated food and feed. The aim of the present work was to study the ability of 11 aflatoxin-degrading Bacillus strains to degrade ZEA. In addition, a qualitative assessment of protease, amylase and cellulase activity of the studied Bacillus strains was made. All strains were able to degrade 58-96.9% ZEA after 72 h. Toxicity towards Artemia salina was significantly reduced (P < 0.0001). Degradation extracts fluorescence decreased 50% indicating a probable cleavage of the lactone ring. Strains RC1A, RC3A and RC6A showed a remarkable enzymatic activity, showing potential to be used as feed additives.
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