ArticleWorld journal of microbiology & biotechnology2026
Enhanced extracellular polymeric substance production and structural remodeling under copper stress in Bacillus paralicheniformis: statistical optimization and characterization.
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Copper stress in bacteria often triggers enhanced extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) production as a protective response, yet the structural and functional consequences of this stress remain poorly characterized. This study evaluated Bacillus paralicheniformis PS1, isolated from the soils of Shola Forest, Idukki, Kerala, for its ability to produce differential EPS under heavy metal stress (copper) and normal conditions. Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM), optimal conditions for EPS production were determined. The transition from a linear to a significant quadratic model (R² = 0.9965) in the presence of copper highlighted complex interactions among process variables, suggesting metabolic adaptation to metal stress. Detailed characterization showed that copper stress led to structural and compositional alterations in the EPS. FTIR and NMR confirmed a heteropolymeric structure rich in hydroxyl, carboxyl, carbonyl, and amide groups, with α- and β-glycosidic linkages. GC-MS revealed a shift toward lipid accumulation, and SEM images displayed a dense, three-dimensional network. Functional evaluation of EPS produced under normal conditions revealed dose-dependent radical scavenging activity, with an IC
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