A review of environmental applications of bioluminescence measurements

Steinberg, Spencer M.; Poziomek, Edward J.; Engelmann, W.H.; Rogers, Kim R.

doi:10.1016/0045-6535(95)00087-o

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“…Consequently, toxic agents that affect the metabolism or compromise bacterial viability cause a reduction in light output that is proportional to the toxicity of the sample. The results are expressed as effective concentration (EC 50 ) values at which there is a 50% decrease in light emission.…”

Section: The Microtox Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Advances in molecular biology have made possible the cloning and expression of the luxAB genes in bacteria that are normally non-luminescent, transforming them into bioluminescent bacteria. The resulting transformations provide enormous applications (9,25) in industry (53), medicine (11,35), microbial ecology (6,29), and environmental fields (50).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Bioluminescent bacteria: lux genes as environmental biosensors

Nunes-Halldorson¹,

Duran²

2003

Braz. J. Microbiol.

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Bioluminescent bacteria are widespread in natural environments. Over the years, many researchers have been studying the physiology, biochemistry and genetic control of bacterial bioluminescence. These discoveries have revolutionized the area of Environmental Microbiology through the use of luminescent genes as biosensors for environmental studies. This paper will review the chronology of scientific discoveries on bacterial bioluminescence and the current applications of bioluminescence in environmental studies, with special emphasis on the Microtox toxicity bioassay. Also, the general ecological significance of bioluminescence will be addressed.

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Section: The Microtox Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Bioluminescent bacteria: lux genes as environmental biosensors

Nunes-Halldorson¹,

Duran²

2003

Braz. J. Microbiol.

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“…The use of microorganisms as instruments for monitoring hydrocarbon-contaminated soil is not well established. However, microbial bioluminescence, microbial biomass/counts and soil respiration have been evaluated as potential tools for monitoring of hydrocarbons (Delistraty, 1984;Kandeler et al, 1994;Steinberg et al, 1995;Van Beelen and Doelman, 1997;Phillips et al, 2000).…”

Section: Microorganismsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The use of biological activities to monitor the removal of fuel contaminants—perspective for monitoring hydrocarbon contamination: a review

Maila

Cloete

2005

International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation

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“…In this process, the luciferase enzyme catalyses the transformation of luciferin to oxyluciferin where transition to the basic state due to the emission of light with an intensity proportional to the amount of ATP in the sample [2,11,12]. The intensity of light impulses that are formed in the luminescence reaction is measured at 562 nm and is expressed in Relative Light Units (RLU).…”

Section: Oxyluciferin + Amp + Products + Lightmentioning

confidence: 99%

Using ATP tests for assessment of hygiene risks

Pistelok

Pohl

Stuczyński

et al. 2016

Ecological Chemistry and Engineering S

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Adenosine-5'-triphosphate (ATP) is a high-energy molecule playing a role of universal energy carrier used in cell metabolism. Since ATP is present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, this coenzyme can be used to determine a hygiene state. During last decade there has been a significant growth of practical applications of ATP measurements. ATP tests are commonly used for an assessment of hygienic conditions in food industry, residential buildings and hotels. In comparison with traditional and time-consuming laborious microbial analysis the measurement of ATP provides a quick indicative on-site data, characterizing microbial and organic contamination to support decision-making with regards to adequate corrective and preventive actions. This paper demonstrates applications of ATP in practice and, particularly, in water treatment technology and wastewater processing. The review highlights opportunities for using the test for the optimization of water treatment facilities and pipe networks functioning in order to assess wastewater toxicity and wastewater treatment process efficiency. Other areas of application are also addressed. The review of literature indicates that ATP used in different areas of industry can be considered as a diagnostic method -complement the classical methods -useful for identification of hygiene risks as well as a tool for a real-time management of health and environmental risks.

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A review of environmental applications of bioluminescence measurements

Cited by 171 publications

References 126 publications

Bioluminescent bacteria: lux genes as environmental biosensors

Bioluminescent bacteria: lux genes as environmental biosensors

The use of biological activities to monitor the removal of fuel contaminants—perspective for monitoring hydrocarbon contamination: a review

Using ATP tests for assessment of hygiene risks

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