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ArticleMolecular biology reports2024

Phenotypic and genetic characterization of a lipolytic Ralstonia mannitolilytica isolate from petroleum-contaminated soil in Iraq.

Ruaa Saed Abdulkareem, Hadeel Kareem Musafer, Aqeel Mohammed Majeed Al-Ezee

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Ruaa Saed AbdulkareemMinistry of Oil, Oil Exploration Company, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Department, Baghdad, Iraq.
Hadeel Kareem MusaferDepartment of Biology, College of Science, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq. Hadeel.k.musafer@gmail.com.
Aqeel Mohammed Majeed Al-EzeeDepartment of Biology, College of Science, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq.
Mustansiriyah University · IQ

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backgroundLipases play a crucial role in various industrial applications, and microbial lipases, particularly those from bacteria, possess significant properties. With increasing concerns about the environmental and health impacts of hydrocarbons from pipelines and refineries, there is a growing need to mitigate the risks associated with these compounds.

methodsIn this study, 40 bacterial isolates were recovered from contaminated soil samples collected from multiple refineries across Iraq. Using the Vitek system, bacterial isolates were identified up to the species level, revealing that only 12 isolates exhibited lipase-producing capabilities.

resultsAmong the lipase-producing isolates, Ralstonia mannitolilytica demonstrated the highest extracellular lipase activity, as determined by an olive oil plate assay supplemented with rhodamine B. Confirmation of the species identity was achieved through 16S rRNA gene sequencing, with the obtained sequence deposited under accession number LC772176.1. Further sequence analysis revealed single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the genome of Ralstonia mannitolilytica strain H230303-10_N19_7x_R2 (CP011257.1, positions 1,311,102 and 1,311,457). Additionally, the presence of the lipase gene was confirmed through amplification and sequencing using a thermocycler PCR. Sequence analysis of the gene, aligned using Geneious Prime software, identified SNPs (CP010799, CP049132, AY364601, CP011257, and CP023537), and a phylogenetic tree was constructed based on genetic characterization.

conclusionOur findings highlight the potential of Ralstonia mannitolilytica as a promising candidate for lipase production and contribute to our understanding of its genetic diversity and biotechnological applications in hydrocarbon degradation and industrial processes.

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PetroleumRalstoniaIraqLipasePhylogenyRNA, Ribosomal, 16SSoilLipasePetroleumRNA, Ribosomal, 16SSoil16S rRNA geneLipase geneLipolyticOilRalstonia mannitolilytica

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