Biotechnological Potential of Sponge-Associated Bacteria

Abstract

As sessile and filter-feeding metazoans, marine sponges represent an ecologically important and highly diverse component of marine benthic communities throughout the world. It has been suggested that marine sponges are hosts to many microorganisms which can constitute up to 40-60% of its biomass. Recently, sponges have attracted a high interest from scientific community because two important factors. First there is the fact that sponges have a wide range of associated bacteria; and, second, they are a rich source of bioactive substances. Since 1950, a number of bioactive substances with various pharmacological functions have been isolated from marine sponges. However, many of these substances were subsequently shown to be actually synthesized by sponge-associated bacteria. Bacteria associated with marine sponges constitute an interesting source of novel bioactive compounds with biotechnological potential such as antimicrobial substances, enzymes and surfactants. In addition, these bacteria may be biofilm forming and can act as bioindicators in bioremediation processes of environmental pollution caused by oil and heavy metals. This review focuses on the biotechnological applications of these microorganisms.

Biotransformation and Detoxification of Xylidine Orange Dye Using Immobilized Cells of Marine-Derived Lysinibacillus sphaericus D3

“…Sponges, in general, are sessile and filter-feeding metazoans, which host microorganisms comprising around 40%–60% of its biomass. Many of these sponge-associated bacteria, due to their unique characteristics, are preferred in biotechnological applications [19]. Out of the eight bacterial cultures isolated (Figure 3B), cultures D1, D3 and D7 showed potential decolorization activity.…”

“…Decolorization indicated cleavage of azo bond (-N=N-) resulting in breaking of conjugation effect. Microorganisms have the ability to produce enzymes capable of decolorizing and mineralizing azo compounds under suitable environmental conditions [19,20,21]. …”

Investigation of biotechnological potential of sponge‐associated bacteria collected in B razilian coast

“…A wide variety of chemical classes has been observed among antimicrobial compounds produced by sponge‐associated bacteria, among which alkaloids, lipopeptides, quinolones and cyclic peptides are the most abundant (Santos‐Gandelman et al . ).…”

Diversity and bioactive potentials of culturable heterotrophic bacteria from the surficial sediments of the Arabian Sea

“…(Debbab et al 2010; Thakur et al 2005; Zheng et al 2005) properties. Mostly, these reports are based on the bioprospecting studies of microorganisms associated with mangroves, sponges, sea weeds, etc., leaving aside the larger portion of marine environment, i.e., sediments and other extreme environments almost untouched (Beedessee et al 2015; Santos-Gandelman et al 2014). …”