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Advances in employing omics and bioinformatics to reveal the potential of halophilic bacteria for biodegrading proteinaceous high-salt food waste

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The waste biomass generated by the food processing industry poses significant concerns for environmental health. This mini review sheds light on the emerging challenge of proteinaceous high-salt food waste (PHFW) due to its high salinity. It aims to explore the potential of halophilic bacteria and their robust enzymes in addressing PHFW through advance approaches, including omics and bioinformatics. The integration of multi-omics and bioinformatics approaches could reveal the uncharted potential within the genomes of these halophilic bacteria, particularly their proteolytic capabilities. Furthermore, employing salt-tolerant proteases offers promising biotechnological applications for valorizing PHFW into valuable resources, such as bioactive peptides. The integration of advanced technologies not only elucidates the versatility of the halophilic proteases but also facilitates the development of functional food products from the subsequent hydrolyzed peptides. Though, transitioning these findings from laboratory settings to large-scale industrial applications presents various formidable challenges. In essence, the advancement in unlocking the potential of halophilic bacteria for biodegrading PHFW is emphasized as a potential bioeconomic solution.

Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

DOI: 10.35118/apjmbb.2024.032.4.10

Authors: Ivan Kai Jie Lim, Chun Shiong Chong, Esther Zhe Hui Chong, Ming Quan Lam, Kah Yaw Ee

Institutions: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, University of Technology Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Enzyme Production and Characterization

Subfield: Biotechnology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman