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Investigation and Alteration of Organic Acid Synthesis Pathways in the Mammalian Gut Symbiont Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron
10.1128/spectrum.02312-21
Nathan T. Porter
Johan Larsbrink
Research Article
Research Article
Bacteroides
fermentation
genetics
metabolism
organic acid
American Society for Microbiology
Porter and Larsbrink.
Copyright © 2022 Porter and Larsbrink.
This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.
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2022
ABSTRACT
Members of the gut-dwelling Bacteroides genus have remarkable abilities in degrading a diverse set of fiber polysaccharide structures, most of which are found in the mammalian diet. As part of their metabolism, they convert these fibers to organic acids that can in turn provide energy to their host. While many studies have identified and characterized the genes and corresponding proteins involved in polysaccharide degradation, relatively little is known about Bacteroides genes involved in downstream metabolic pathways. Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron is one of the most studied species from the genus and is representative of this group in producing multiple organic acids as part of its metabolism. We focused here on several organic acid synthesis pathways in B. thetaiotaomicron, including those involved in formate, lactate, propionate, and acetate production. We identified potential genes involved in each pathway and characterized these through gene deletions coupled to growth assays and organic acid quantification. In addition, we developed and employed a Golden Gate-compatible plasmid system to simplify alteration of native gene expression levels. Our work both validates and contradicts previous bioinformatic gene annotations, and we develop a model on which to base future efforts. A clearer understanding of Bacteroides metabolic pathways can inform and facilitate efforts to employ these bacteria for improved human health or other utilization strategies.
IMPORTANCE Both humans and animals host a large community of bacteria and other microorganisms in their gastrointestinal tracts. This community breaks down dietary fiber and produces organic acids that are used as an energy source by the body and can also help the host resist infection by various pathogens. While the Bacteroides genus is one of the most common in the gut microbiota, it is only distantly related to bacteria with well-characterized metabolic pathways and it is therefore unclear whether research insights on organic acid production in those species can also be directly applied to the Bacteroides. By investigating multiple genetic pathways for organic acid production in Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, we provide a basis for deeper understanding of these pathways. The work further enables greater understanding of Bacteroides–host relationships, as well as inter-species relationships in the microbiota, which are of importance for both human and animal gut health.
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