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ReviewFrontiers in microbiology2023

Applications of Fourier Transform-Infrared spectroscopy in microbial cell biology and environmental microbiology: advances, challenges, and future perspectives.

Amin Kassem, Lana Abbas, Oliver Coutinho, Somie Opara, Hawraa Najaf, Diana Kasperek, Keshav Pokhrel, Xiaohua Li, Sonia Tiquia-Arashiro

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Review in Frontiers in microbiology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 64 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

64 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Standardization and evaluation of artificial intelligence-driven Fourier-transform infrared bio-typing for the discrimination of Escherichia coli and Shigella spp. on genus, species and serogroup level.European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Amin KassemDepartment of Natural Sciences, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, United States.
Lana AbbasDepartment of Natural Sciences, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, United States.
Oliver CoutinhoDepartment of Natural Sciences, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, United States.
Somie OparaDepartment of Natural Sciences, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, United States.
Hawraa NajafDepartment of Natural Sciences, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, United States.
Diana KasperekDepartment of Natural Sciences, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, United States.
Keshav PokhrelDepartment of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, United States.
Xiaohua LiDepartment of Natural Sciences, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, United States.
Sonia Tiquia-ArashiroDepartment of Natural Sciences, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, United States.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Microorganisms play pivotal roles in shaping ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles. Their intricate interactions involve complex biochemical processes. Fourier Transform-Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy is a powerful tool for monitoring these interactions, revealing microorganism composition and responses to the environment. This review explores the diversity of applications of FT-IR spectroscopy within the field of microbiology, highlighting its specific utility in microbial cell biology and environmental microbiology. It emphasizes key applications such as microbial identification, process monitoring, cell wall analysis, biofilm examination, stress response assessment, and environmental interaction investigation, showcasing the crucial role of FT-IR in advancing our understanding of microbial systems. Furthermore, we address challenges including sample complexity, data interpretation nuances, and the need for integration with complementary techniques. Future prospects for FT-IR in environmental microbiology include a wide range of transformative applications and advancements. These include the development of comprehensive and standardized FT-IR libraries for precise microbial identification, the integration of advanced analytical techniques, the adoption of high-throughput and single-cell analysis, real-time environmental monitoring using portable FT-IR systems and the incorporation of FT-IR data into ecological modeling for predictive insights into microbial responses to environmental changes. These innovative avenues promise to significantly advance our understanding of microorganisms and their complex interactions within various ecosystems.

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bacteriacell membranecellular structuresFourier transform infrared spectroscopymetabolic activitiesmicrobial stresspopulation dynamics

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PMCPMC10703385

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