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Shewanella oneidensis

Shewanella oneidensis is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped, facultatively anaerobic bacterium belonging to the class Gammaproteobacteria in the phylum Pseudomonadota, renowned as a model electrochemically active bacterium (EAB) for its versatile respiratory metabolism and capacity for extracellular electron transfer (EET).^[1]^[2] This heterotrophic species, primarily utilizing low-molecular-weight organic compounds such as lactate as carbon sources, thrives in freshwater sediments rich in organics and solid electron acceptors, such as those in Lake Oneida.^[2] First isolated in 1988 from the anoxic mud of Oneida Lake in New York, the type strain MR-1 has a fully sequenced genome of approximately 4.8 million base pairs, enabling extensive genetic and physiological studies.^[3]^[2] The bacterium's defining feature is its respiratory versatility, allowing it to utilize a broad spectrum of electron acceptors under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions, including oxygen, nitrate, fumarate, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), and various metals such as iron(III), manganese(IV), and uranium(VI).^[4]^[2] This capability is facilitated by specialized EET pathways involving multi-heme cytochromes (e.g., MtrC and OmcA) and electrically conductive pilus-like structures known as bacterial nanowires, which enable direct electron exchange with insoluble substrates or electrodes without physical contact.^[5]^[2] Ecologically, S. oneidensis plays a key role in biogeochemical cycles, particularly in the reduction of metal oxides and the remediation of contaminated environments by immobilizing toxic heavy metals.^[6] In biotechnology, S. oneidensis MR-1 serves as a platform organism for bioelectrochemical systems, including microbial fuel cells (MFCs) for electricity generation, microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) for hydrogen production, and electro-fermentation processes for value-added chemical synthesis.^[2] Its genetic tractability, supported by tools like synthetic plasmids and CRISPR-based editing, has advanced applications in metabolic engineering and synthetic biology, such as enhancing bioelectricity output or enabling controlled radical polymerization via living electrodes.^[7]^[8] Despite its promise, challenges remain in optimizing its limited substrate utilization and scaling EET efficiency for industrial use.^[2]

Classification and Discovery

Taxonomy

Shewanella oneidensis belongs to the domain Bacteria, phylum Pseudomonadota, class Gammaproteobacteria, order Alteromonadales, family Shewanellaceae, and genus Shewanella.^[9] This placement reflects its phylogenetic position among facultatively anaerobic, Gram-negative bacteria within the γ-Proteobacteria subgroup.^[10] The species Shewanella oneidensis was formally described in 1999, with the type strain designated as MR-1 (ATCC 700550).^[10] This strain serves as the reference for the species and has been deposited in multiple culture collections, including CIP 106686 and LMG 19005.^[9] Phylogenetically, S. oneidensis is closely related to Shewanella putrefaciens, sharing approximately 97% 16S rRNA gene sequence similarity.^[10] However, genomic distinctions, such as 35.7% DNA-DNA hybridization and 85% gyrB gene sequence identity with S. putrefaciens, support its classification as a separate species.^[10] These metrics fall below established thresholds for species delineation (70% for DNA-DNA hybridization and 90% for gyrB).^[10] The epithet oneidensis is derived from Oneida Lake in New York, USA, the freshwater habitat from which the type strain was isolated, highlighting its ecological origin within the genus.^[10]

Discovery and Etymology

Shewanella oneidensis was first isolated in 1988 from sediment samples collected in Oneida Lake, New York, by researchers Carol R. Myers and Kenneth H. Nealson. The strain, initially designated MR-1 and classified under Alteromonas putrefaciens, was obtained through enrichment cultures designed to select for microorganisms capable of dissimilatory reduction of manganese oxides using lactate as the electron donor. This isolation highlighted the bacterium's unique metabolic versatility in anaerobic freshwater environments. Initial characterization in the late 1980s and early 1990s, primarily from the Nealson laboratory at the University of Southern California, focused on its dissimilatory metal reduction capabilities. Key studies demonstrated that the isolate could respire manganese(IV) and iron(III) oxides as terminal electron acceptors under anaerobic conditions, establishing it as a model organism for understanding microbial contributions to biogeochemical cycles of metals in sediments. These early investigations, including publications on coupled iron and sulfur oxide biogenesis, laid the groundwork for recognizing its broader respiratory flexibility. The species was formally described and named Shewanella oneidensis in 1999 through a polyphasic taxonomic study led by Kasthuri Venkateswaran and colleagues, which reclassified the MR-1 strain based on 16S rRNA sequencing, DNA-DNA hybridization, and physiological traits, placing it within the genus Shewanella in the family Shewanellaceae. The genus name Shewanella honors the Scottish microbiologist James M. Shewan for his pioneering work on marine and fish microbiology, while the specific epithet oneidensis derives from the Latinized form of Oneida Lake, referencing its site of isolation.^[11]^[12]^[13]

Morphology and Physiology

Cell Structure

Shewanella oneidensis is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacillus, with cells typically measuring 0.5 μm in diameter and 2–3 μm in length.^[14] These dimensions can vary slightly depending on growth conditions, with widths ranging from 0.5–0.65 μm observed in some strains.^[15] The bacterium exhibits motility via a single polar flagellum, which is essential for chemotaxis and initial surface attachment.^[16] As a Gram-negative organism, S. oneidensis features a complex cell envelope, including an outer membrane embedded with lipopolysaccharides (LPS) that contribute to structural integrity and protection against environmental stresses.^[17] The outer membrane also contains porins, which facilitate the passive diffusion of small hydrophilic molecules across the membrane.^[15] The periplasmic space, located between the inner cytoplasmic membrane and the outer membrane, harbors c-type cytochromes such as CymA, which are integral to the cellular architecture.^[18] S. oneidensis is capable of forming biofilms on surfaces and pellicles at air-liquid interfaces, structures that enhance survival in diverse environments. These pellicles develop as three-dimensional matrices primarily composed of an extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) rich in proteins and polysaccharides, with mannose being a prominent sugar component in the polysaccharide fraction.^[19] The protein elements of the EPS are critical for matrix stability, as demonstrated by their degradation upon treatment with proteinase K, which disrupts pellicle integrity.^[19] Biofilms similarly rely on this EPS matrix, incorporating extracellular proteins and polysaccharides to maintain community cohesion.^[20]

Growth Conditions

Shewanella oneidensis is a facultative anaerobe capable of growth under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions. Optimal growth occurs at mesophilic temperatures between 20°C and 35°C, with the fastest rates observed around 30°C, though it can tolerate extremes down to 4°C and up to 37°C. The bacterium thrives at a pH range of 6.0 to 9.0, with neutral pH (around 7.0–7.6) supporting maximal proliferation. ^[21]^[22]^[23] In laboratory settings, S. oneidensis is routinely cultured in rich media such as tryptic soy broth (TSB) for aerobic growth or lactate-based minimal media for defined conditions. Under aerobic conditions, oxygen serves as the terminal electron acceptor, while anaerobic growth utilizes alternative acceptors like fumarate or nitrate. Carbon sources such as lactate or formate are essential, often supplied at concentrations of 15–70 mM in minimal media, with micronutrients including iron (e.g., FeCl₂) and molybdenum (e.g., Na₂MoO₄) required for enzymatic functions and metabolic processes. ^[23]^[24]^[25] The organism exhibits tolerance to moderate salinity, with optimal growth in media containing 0.1–0.3 M NaCl (approximately 0.6–1.8%), and reduced but viable growth up to 0.5–0.6 M NaCl (about 3–3.5%), beyond which proliferation is severely inhibited. These conditions reflect its adaptability in controlled environments, though growth rates decline under stress. ^[26]

Metabolic Capabilities

Respiration Mechanisms

Shewanella oneidensis is a facultative anaerobe capable of aerobic respiration, utilizing oxygen (O₂) as the terminal electron acceptor through an electron transport chain (ETC) that culminates in cytochrome oxidases.^[27] The ETC features three terminal oxidases: the cbb₃-type (encoded by the cco operon, SO_2364–2357), which predominates under aerobic conditions due to its high O₂ affinity; the aa₃-type (encoded by cox genes, SO_4606–4609), active under nutrient stress or with specific carbon sources like pyruvate or acetate; and the bd-type (cydABX, SO_3286–3284), functional under microaerobic conditions.^[28]^[29] Aerobic growth is regulated by factors such as the cAMP receptor protein (CRP), which mildly affects growth on lactate, and the cAMP phosphodiesterase CpdA, whose disruption causes significant deficiencies suppressible by mutations in SO_3550.^[27] Under anaerobic conditions, S. oneidensis respire alternative electron acceptors including fumarate, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), and trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), with electrons transferred via menaquinones and c-type cytochromes.^[30] Menaquinones serve as key electron carriers in the anaerobic ETC, facilitating proton translocation.^[30] The tetraheme c-type cytochrome CymA (SO_4591) is essential for shuttling electrons to these acceptors, particularly for fumarate and DMSO reduction.^[31] Fumarate reduction involves the periplasmic fumarate reductase FccA (SO_0970), which receives electrons from CymA, while DMSO reduction relies on the membrane-bound DmsC (SO_1427); TMAO reduction is mediated by the TorA enzyme in the torECAD operon.^[31] In extreme anaerobiosis without external electron acceptors, S. oneidensis resorts to fermentation, converting pyruvate to lactate via substrate-level phosphorylation.^[32] This process, which does not support growth but allows maintenance, produces lactate, acetate, formate, H₂, and CO₂ from pyruvate, with Dld-II lactate dehydrogenase (SO_1521) catalyzing the NAD(P)H-independent reduction of pyruvate to D-lactate.^[33] Mutants lacking dld-II exhibit reduced lactate production rates, underscoring its role.^[33] These intracellular respiration and fermentation mechanisms provide the foundational electron flow that, in metal-rich environments, can be extended to extracellular processes.^[31]

Metal Reduction Processes

Shewanella oneidensis engages in dissimilatory metal reduction, utilizing metals and metalloids as terminal electron acceptors in anaerobic respiration, thereby reducing their oxidation states.^[34] This process couples the oxidation of organic electron donors, such as lactate, to the reduction of metals like Fe(III) to Fe(II), Mn(IV) to Mn(II), U(VI) to U(IV), and Cr(VI) to Cr(III).^[35] These reductions occur extracellularly, enabling the bacterium to access insoluble mineral phases in its environment.^[36] The reduction mechanisms involve direct contact with solid metal oxides or interaction with chelated, soluble forms. For insoluble substrates, electrons are transferred via outer membrane proteins that bridge the cell surface to the mineral surface, while soluble chelates, such as Fe(III)-citrate or Fe(III)-NTA, are reduced more readily in the periplasm or at the membrane.^[37] Key enzymes include the periplasmic triheme cytochrome PpcA, which shuttles electrons from inner membrane quinol oxidases like CymA to outer membrane transporters, and the decaheme cytochromes MtrC and OmcA, which serve as terminal reductases embedded in the outer membrane.^[38] MtrC, part of the MtrCAB complex, facilitates electron transfer across the outer membrane to insoluble acceptors, while OmcA exhibits specificity for certain substrates, including flavin-mediated reductions.^[39] Reduction rates vary significantly with metal solubility and environmental conditions. Soluble forms, like chelated Fe(III), are reduced faster than insoluble oxides, with MtrC and OmcA exhibiting second-order rate constants up to approximately 10^5 M^{-1} s^{-1} for Fe(III)-NTA under anaerobic conditions at pH 7.^[37] Insoluble minerals, such as ferrihydrite or hematite, exhibit slower rates due to the need for direct contact, influenced by pH (optimal near neutral) and electron donor availability, where lactate supports sustained reduction at concentrations around 20-30 mM.^[36] For U(VI), c-type cytochromes including MtrC and OmcA are essential, with mutants lacking these proteins showing near-complete loss of activity.^[40] Similarly, Cr(VI) reduction is strongly impacted by OmcA and MtrC deletions, though less so for Mn(IV).^[31] These reductions often lead to biomineralization, forming stable secondary phases. Fe(III) oxide reduction can produce magnetite (Fe_3O_4), a mixed-valence iron mineral, through extracellular precipitation facilitated by the Mtr pathway.^[41] U(VI) reduction yields uraninite (UO_2) nanoparticles, which aggregate into micrometer-sized particles, enhancing uranium immobilization under lactate-oxidizing conditions.^[40] Such transformations alter metal bioavailability and geochemistry in natural settings.^[42]

Extracellular Electron Transfer

Shewanella oneidensis employs extracellular electron transfer (EET) to respire insoluble electron acceptors outside the cell, enabling dissimilatory metal reduction and interactions with electrodes. This process involves both direct and indirect pathways, with the direct pathway relying on multi-heme cytochrome complexes that span the outer membrane, while the indirect pathway utilizes secreted flavins as soluble shuttles. These mechanisms allow electrons derived from intracellular metabolism to reach extracellular targets without physical contact in some cases.^[43] The primary direct EET pathway is the Mtr respiratory system, comprising the MtrCAB porin-cytochrome complex. MtrC, an outer-membrane decaheme cytochrome, accepts electrons from the periplasmic MtrA and is embedded in the porin MtrB, facilitating electron transfer across the outer membrane to extracellular acceptors. This complex is essential for reducing both soluble flavins and insoluble substrates, with the pathway being reversible to support both outward and inward electron flow.^[44]^[45]^[46] Indirect EET is mediated by secreted flavins, primarily riboflavin and flavin mononucleotide (FMN), which act as redox shuttles by cycling between oxidized and reduced states. These flavins, actively secreted by S. oneidensis, account for approximately 75% of electron transfer to insoluble acceptors and can bind to outer-membrane cytochromes to enhance transfer rates. Filamentous structures known as bacterial nanowires, formed as extensions of the outer membrane and periplasm enriched in cytochromes like MtrC and OmcA, further support long-distance electron conduction along micrometer scales at rates up to 10^9 electrons per second.^[47]^[48]^[49] The redox potentials of key components, such as certain hemes in MtrC, range from -100 to -260 mV versus the standard hydrogen electrode, enabling efficient electron transfer under physiological conditions. Recent studies have highlighted the role of EET in oxic Fe(III) reduction, where S. oneidensis maintains ferrihydrite reduction rates of about 0.54 µM h⁻¹ under oxic conditions, approximately sevenfold slower than anoxic rates, through persistent microscale gradients. Additionally, long-term cultivation over 320 days under substrate competition with other bacteria sustains EET capacity, with parallel genomic adaptations enhancing metabolic efficiency and ferrihydrite reduction.^[50]^[51]^[52]

Habitat and Ecology

Natural Environments

Shewanella oneidensis was first isolated from the sediments of Oneida Lake, a freshwater body in New York, USA, where it was identified as a manganese-reducing bacterium thriving in anoxic conditions. This strain, designated MR-1, exemplifies the species' preference for sediment environments, and subsequent studies have confirmed its presence in similar freshwater lake and river sediments globally.^[53] Beyond freshwater systems, S. oneidensis has been detected in marine, estuarine, and even soil environments, indicating a broad distribution across aquatic and terrestrial interfaces.^[54] The species is particularly associated with anoxic zones in sediments that are rich in metals such as iron and manganese, where it facilitates dissimilatory metal reduction.^[55] Its facultative anaerobic nature allows adaptation to fluctuating oxygen levels and redox gradients, enabling survival in microaerobic niches like sediment aggregates or interfaces between oxic and anoxic layers.^[56] These habitats often feature organic matter decomposition and metal oxide accumulation, providing electron acceptors essential for its metabolism.^[57] Detection of S. oneidensis in natural environments commonly relies on 16S rRNA gene-based molecular surveys, which have identified it in sediments from lakes, rivers, and metal-contaminated sites worldwide.^[58] For instance, suspension array techniques targeting 16S rRNA have quantified its abundance in subsurface sediments influenced by iron and sulfate reduction.^[59] These methods reveal sporadic but consistent occurrence in low-oxygen depositional areas. Ecologically, S. oneidensis contributes to biogeochemical cycles in low-oxygen sediments by mediating the reduction of metals and other electron acceptors, thereby influencing carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, and metal transformations at redox interfaces.^[55] Its activities promote nutrient recycling and organic matter degradation, supporting overall ecosystem dynamics in stratified aquatic environments.^[57]

Microbial Interactions

Shewanella oneidensis engages in quorum sensing through the production and detection of extracellular riboflavin, which acts as a signaling molecule to coordinate community behaviors such as biofilm formation under anaerobic conditions. Low concentrations of riboflavin, typically in the nanomolar range, trigger upregulation of genes like speC (encoding ornithine decarboxylase), leading to enhanced biofilm development on surfaces.^[60] This riboflavin-mediated mechanism represents a novel form of quorum sensing distinct from traditional acyl-homoserine lactone systems, enabling S. oneidensis to sense population density and respond collectively to environmental cues like electron acceptor limitation.^[61] In mixed microbial communities, S. oneidensis participates in biofilm co-formation with other bacteria, where its riboflavin signals and extracellular matrix components facilitate structured multispecies biofilms, particularly in anaerobic environments such as sediments. For instance, co-cultures with electroactive bacteria like Geobacter species promote layered biofilm architectures that enhance overall community adhesion and stability through shared polymeric substances and electron transfer pathways.^[62] S. oneidensis forms syntrophic relationships with other microbes, notably accepting electrons from Geobacter species in microbial communities to support mutual respiration. In these interactions, Geobacter oxidizes organic substrates and transfers electrons directly or via mediators to S. oneidensis, which then reduces extracellular acceptors like metals, allowing both partners to thrive in substrate-limited settings.^[62] Such syntrophy is evident in anaerobic digesters and sediment consortia, where S. oneidensis acts as an electron sink, boosting biogas production and metal reduction efficiency in co-cultures augmented with conductive materials.^[63] Competition for electron acceptors in sediments drives antagonistic interactions between S. oneidensis and co-occurring microbes, as limited availability of compounds like Fe(III) oxides favors species with efficient reduction capabilities. S. oneidensis outcompetes rivals by leveraging extracellular electron transfer to access insoluble acceptors, leading to altered community dynamics and reduced growth of less versatile bacteria.^[64] Additionally, S. oneidensis produces siderophores that chelate iron, indirectly antagonizing iron-dependent competitors by sequestering this essential nutrient, though these siderophores do not directly solubilize Fe(III) for its own respiration.^[65] This siderophore-mediated antagonism is regulated by multiple environmental signals, enhancing S. oneidensis survival in iron-scarce sediment niches.^[66] Recent studies from 2025 highlight the role of membrane vesicles (MVs) from S. oneidensis in enhancing denitrification in mixed cultures, where MVs containing c-type cytochromes facilitate interspecies electron transfer to denitrifying bacteria like Paracoccus denitrificans. These vesicles attach selectively to partner cells, boosting nitrate reduction rates in co-cultures without altering S. oneidensis growth, demonstrating species-specific modulation of nitrogen cycling.^[67]

Genomics and Genetics

Genome Overview

The complete genome of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 was sequenced in 2002, consisting of a single circular chromosome of 4,969,803 bp and a single plasmid of 161,613 bp, for a total size of 5,131,416 bp. The chromosome harbors 4,758 predicted protein-coding genes (coding sequences, or CDSs), of which approximately 54% have assigned functions based on sequence similarity and other evidence, while the plasmid encodes 173 CDSs, with 61% functional assignments. The overall GC content of the genome is 45.9%. This structure underscores the bacterium's genetic capacity for versatile metabolism, with a notable emphasis on genes involved in environmental adaptation.^[68] A prominent feature of the genome is the high abundance of cytochrome genes, particularly over 40 c-type cytochromes, including 42 identified through pattern matching of the heme-binding motif CXXCH, many of which contain multiple heme sites (up to 10 in decaheme variants like those in the Mtr pathway). Functional categorization reveals a strong enrichment in transport systems, such as the Mtr operon (mtrCAB), which encodes outer-membrane proteins essential for extracellular electron transfer and metal reduction, alongside numerous transporters for ions like Fe³⁺, Mn⁴⁺, and CrO₄²⁻. Respiration-related genes are diverse, encompassing multiple terminal reductases, quinone biosynthesis pathways, and electron transport components that support anaerobic respiration on various acceptors. Stress response genes are also prominent, including 88 two-component regulatory systems for sensing environmental changes like metal ions or oxidative stress.^[68]^[69] Comparative genomics highlights S. oneidensis MR-1's close relation to other Shewanella species, sharing a core set of approximately 2,128 genes (about 22% of the pangenome) enriched in core metabolic and translational functions, with 92–100% 16S rRNA identity across analyzed strains. Key similarities include the near-identical mtrCAB locus for metal reduction, conserved in most Shewanella genomes examined. However, unique loci adjacent to mtrCAB vary, reflecting species-specific adaptations for metal respiration; for instance, S. oneidensis exhibits distinct flanking genes that enhance its broad metal-reducing capabilities compared to strains like S. amazonensis or S. frigidimarina, with average nucleotide identity (ANI) values around 79% to close relatives. These differences underscore evolutionary divergence in metal reduction loci while maintaining shared respiratory infrastructure.^[70]

Genetic Engineering Advances

Genetic engineering of Shewanella oneidensis has advanced through the development of precise tools like CRISPR-Cas9 systems, enabling targeted knockouts and edits to enhance stability and functionality. An all-in-one, broad-host-range CRISPR-Cas9 vector, pBBR1-Cas9, facilitates efficient genome editing in this proteobacterium by integrating Cas9 expression with guide RNA delivery, achieving high specificity for gene inactivation.^[71] For instance, CRISPR-deaminase-mediated inactivation of the ISSod2 transposase gene has been used to stabilize the genome by preventing random insertions that cause mutations under stress, as demonstrated in 2025 studies where complete ISSod2 knockout reduced transposon activity and improved long-term strain reliability.^[72] Complementing CRISPR, transposon mutagenesis via miniHimar RB1 or similar systems generates random insertion libraries for functional genomics, identifying essential genes in processes like cytochrome c biogenesis and enabling the creation of over 39,000 mutants for high-throughput screening.^[73]^[74] Key genetic modifications focus on enhancing extracellular electron transfer (EET) and metabolic capabilities. Overexpression of Mtr pathway genes, such as mtrC and mtrA, under inducible promoters like pLacI has boosted EET efficiency by increasing outer membrane cytochrome assembly, leading to up to 1.5-fold higher ferric reductase activity compared to wild-type strains.^[75] Similarly, insertion of metabolic pathways for biofuel production has been explored, including engineering of hydrogenase genes from heterologous sources to redirect electrons toward biohydrogen synthesis during anaerobic respiration. These modifications leverage the native periplasmic electron transport network as a base for integration, minimizing metabolic burden.^[76] Recent achievements in 2025 highlight genome stabilization efforts and biofilm optimization. Targeted ISSod2 inactivation via CRISPR not only curbed genomic instability but also preserved electrogenic traits under oxidative stress, as validated in multi-generational cultures.^[77] Concurrently, genome-scale CRISPR interference (CRISPRi) libraries have allowed tailored expression of enzymes like adhesins and exopolysaccharides, enhancing biofilm formation and electrode colonization for improved performance in microbial fuel cells.^[78] Despite these advances, challenges persist in plasmid maintenance and transformation. Plasmid instability arises from restriction-modification systems that degrade foreign DNA, often resulting in loss of constructs after a few passages, though optimized vectors with stable replicons like repB mitigate this to some extent.^[79] Electroporation efficiency remains a bottleneck, with early methods yielding fewer than 10^5 transformants per μg DNA, necessitating refined protocols that achieve ~4 × 10^6 transformants/μg through optimized cell preparation and pulse conditions.^[80] Addressing these via host strain engineering, such as RM system knockouts, has improved overall manipulability.^[81]

Applications and Research

Bioremediation

Shewanella oneidensis plays a significant role in bioremediation by reducing soluble radionuclides such as uranium(VI) (U(VI)) and technetium(VII) (Tc(VII)) to insoluble forms, thereby immobilizing them in contaminated groundwater and soils.^[82] The bacterium facilitates the reduction of U(VI) to U(IV) through extracellular electron transfer mediated by outer membrane c-type cytochromes like MtrC, resulting in the formation of uraninite (UO₂) nanoparticles that precipitate outside the cell and associate with extracellular polymeric substances for stability.^[82] This process follows Michaelis-Menten kinetics and can achieve complete reduction of up to 1 mmol/L U(VI) within 24 hours under anaerobic conditions with hydrogen as an electron donor.^[83] For Tc(VII), S. oneidensis reduces it to Tc(IV) via a hydrogenase- and cytochrome-dependent pathway, with riboflavin acting as an electron shuttle to enhance the reduction rate at concentrations of 10 μM.^[84] In addition to radionuclides, S. oneidensis reduces toxic heavy metals including hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) and arsenic(V) (As(V)) in groundwater and soils, converting them to less mobile and toxic species.^[85] Cr(VI) is reduced to trivalent chromium (Cr(III)) through an inducible anaerobic process involving chromate reductase enzymes, leading to precipitation as Cr(OH)₃ or adsorption onto biogenic minerals.^[85] For As(V), the bacterium promotes its transformation and immobilization, often in conjunction with iron oxide reduction, which alters arsenic speciation and bioavailability in sediments.^[86] Field applications of S. oneidensis for bioremediation include biostimulation through lactate amendments in uranium-polluted aquifers to stimulate indigenous populations. Microbial consortia incorporating S. oneidensis with other metal-reducers, such as sulfate-reducing bacteria, improve overall contaminant removal by synergistically addressing multiple electron acceptors and preventing reoxidation.^[87] The primary mechanisms for immobilization involve enzymatic reduction followed by precipitation of insoluble oxides or hydroxides, as seen in UO₂ formation, which can be hindered by co-occurring manganese oxides that reoxidize U(IV) back to soluble U(VI).^[83] Recent advancements, including 2025 research on manganese ferrite (Mn₀.₂Fe₂.₈O₄) nanoparticles, show they protect S. oneidensis from Cr(VI) toxicity by adsorbing 61% of Cr(VI) (16.8 mg/g) and facilitating a 2.1-fold increase in reduction efficiency compared to bacteria alone, while boosting cell viability 3.3-fold through physical shielding and enhanced electron transfer.^[88] Despite these capabilities, limitations in bioremediation scalability arise from challenges in maintaining S. oneidensis survival in situ, where high contaminant concentrations inhibit growth and activity, as evidenced by reduced reduction rates under toxic Cr(VI) levels exceeding 100 μM.^[89] Adaptive evolution strategies have improved tolerance, but field-scale deployment remains constrained by nutrient delivery and competition with native microbes.^[90]

Energy and Nanotechnology

Shewanella oneidensis has been extensively studied for its role in microbial fuel cells (MFCs), where it colonizes anodes to generate electricity from organic waste substrates such as lactate or wastewater effluents.^[91] In these systems, the bacterium facilitates extracellular electron transfer (EET) to electrodes, enabling the conversion of chemical energy into electrical power without the need for external mediators in some configurations. Typical power densities achieved with S. oneidensis in MFCs range from 0.1 to 2 W/m², depending on electrode materials and operational conditions, with optimized setups reaching up to 2.63 W/m² through genetic engineering to enhance flavin production.^[92] These densities highlight S. oneidensis's potential for scalable energy harvesting from low-value organics, though challenges like anode biofilm stability limit long-term performance.^[93] Beyond electricity generation, S. oneidensis contributes to nanotechnology through the biosynthesis of metal nanoparticles via enzymatic reduction of metal ions. The bacterium reduces precursors like Au³⁺ and Ag⁺ extracellularly, yielding stable gold and silver nanoparticles (typically 5-50 nm in size) with antimicrobial properties superior to chemically synthesized counterparts.^[94] This green synthesis leverages the Mtr pathway for electron donation, producing nanoparticles suitable for biomedical applications such as wound dressings.^[95] Additionally, under electron-acceptor limitation, S. oneidensis assembles conductive bacterial nanowires—pilus-like extensions rich in multi-heme cytochromes—that exhibit metallic-like conductivity along micrometer scales, with electron transport rates up to 10⁹ s⁻¹ at 100 mV.^[96] These nanowires serve as natural conductive materials for bioelectronic interfaces.^[97] Hybrid systems integrating S. oneidensis with electrodes have advanced bio-battery development, where the bacterium acts as a living anode in rechargeable setups. In these biohybrids, S. oneidensis interfaces with carbon-based electrodes to store and release energy, achieving discharge capacities comparable to enzymatic batteries while offering self-regeneration.^[98] Recent 2025 advancements focus on enhancing long-term EET stability through material coatings, enabling sustained performance in flow-cell configurations with minimal mediator loss.^[99] In nanotechnology, S. oneidensis's cytochromes enable self-assembling structures for sensor applications. Outer membrane cytochromes like OmcA self-organize on electrode surfaces or nanoparticles, forming redox-active layers that detect environmental analytes such as heavy metals with high sensitivity (limits down to nM levels).^[100] These bioassembled films, often integrated into liposome-gold nanoparticle hybrids, facilitate real-time monitoring of electron transfer events, paving the way for portable biosensors in energy and environmental tech.^[101]

Emerging Research Directions

Recent advancements in Shewanella oneidensis research have positioned it as a versatile chassis for synthetic biology applications, particularly through metabolic engineering for bioelectrosynthesis. Engineered strains of S. oneidensis MR-1 have been developed using dual-plasmid systems to overexpress the reductive glycine pathway for formate assimilation from CO₂ and an alternative malate biosynthetic pathway, enabling direct conversion of CO₂ to the C₄ compound malate.^[102] This proof-of-concept achieved a malate production titer of 1.18 mmol·L⁻¹, demonstrating the bacterium's potential for sustainable CO₂ valorization in microbial electrosynthesis systems.^[102] Proteomic analyses of S. oneidensis exudates have revealed significant perturbations in response to metal exposure, highlighting adaptive mechanisms for environmental stress. In the presence of Se(IV), bottom-up proteomics identified 955 exuded proteins, with 144 showing differential expression (54 up-regulated and 90 down-regulated, fold change ≥ 2, BH-adjusted p < 0.05), including up-regulation of redox-active proteins like AhpF and Sye4 bearing sulfhydryl sites that facilitate Se(IV) reduction.^[103] Additionally, membrane vesicles (MVs) from S. oneidensis MR-1 play a key role in modulating denitrification processes, enhancing growth rates and nitrate consumption in select denitrifying species such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa (growth rate increased from 0.32 to 0.46 h⁻¹, p = 6.0 × 10⁻⁷; nitrate consumption from 23.8 to 57.6 mM, p = 3.9 × 10⁻²) via c-type cytochromes without altering gene transcription.^[104] Long-term cultivation experiments underscore the robustness of S. oneidensis MR-1's extracellular electron transfer (EET) capabilities under competitive conditions. In a 320-day anaerobic coculture with Citrobacter freundii An1 and ferrihydrite, S. oneidensis maintained EET and ferrihydrite reduction, achieving relative abundances up to 30.94% ± 0.74% while exhibiting parallel genomic evolution in genes related to cell division, ATP synthesis, and lactate metabolism.^[105] Under oxic conditions, S. oneidensis MR-1 sustains ferrihydrite reduction at cell-specific rates of 2.6 × 10⁻¹⁰ ± 0.5 × 10⁻¹⁰ µM h⁻¹ cell⁻¹, approximately 120 times slower than anoxic rates (3.2 × 10⁻⁸ ± 1.6 × 10⁻⁸ µM h⁻¹ cell⁻¹), yet contributing to persistent Fe(II) mobilization (0.54 ± 0.089 µM h⁻¹) in sediments.^[106] These developments suggest S. oneidensis's emerging role in climate change mitigation by enhancing carbon cycling through bioelectrosynthetic CO₂ fixation and iron-mediated organic carbon stabilization in soils and sediments.^[102]^[106]

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https://doi.org/10.1099/00207713-49-2-705
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Polyphasic taxonomy of the genus Shewanella and description of ...
Jan 4, 1999 · This polyphasic taxonomy takes into account all available phenotypic and genotypic data and integrates them into a consensus classification.
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Genus: Shewanella - LPSN
Proposed as: gen. nov. Etymology: She.wa.nel'la. N.L. fem. dim. n. Shewanella , named after James Shewan for his work ...
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Species: Shewanella oneidensis - LPSN
Polyphasic taxonomy of the genus Shewanella and description of Shewanella oneidensis sp. nov. Int J Syst Bacteriol 1999; 49:705-724. IJSEM list: Anonymous ...
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[PDF] Extracellular Electron Transfer of S. oneidensis MR 1 - DTU Orbit
Nov 15, 2019 · S. oneidensis MR-1 is a facultatively aerobic Gram-negative bacterium (114), 2~ 3 μm in length and about 0.5 μm in diameter ...
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Characterization of Antibiotic Resistance in Shewanella Species
May 13, 2025 · It is a rod-shaped, Gram-negative, oxidase-positive, and H2S ... Shewanella oneidensis, 7, 1, 1, 3.71–5.13, 45.93–46.50, 4438, 4261, 09/12/2002.
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Two different stator systems drive a single polar flagellum ... - PubMed
The Gram-negative metal ion-reducing bacterium Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 is motile by means of a single polar flagellum. We identified two potential stator ...
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Lipopolysaccharide Transport System Links Physiological Roles of ...
... cell envelope integrity and mediating ESR in Shewanella oneidensis (14). ... proteins required for the transport of lipopolysaccharide to the outer membrane ...
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Periplasmic electron transfer via the c-type cytochromes MtrA and ...
Periplasmic electron transfer via the c-type cytochromes MtrA and FccA of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2009 Dec;75(24):7789-96. doi ...
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Pellicle formation in Shewanella oneidensis - BMC Microbiology
Nov 16, 2010 · We demonstrated that pellicle formation can be completed when oxygen and certain cations were present. Ca(II), Mn(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) were essential for ...Missing: structure cytochromes
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Extracellular polymeric substances from Shewanella sp. HRCR‐1 ...
Jan 19, 2011 · ... extracellular and outer membrane proteins were identified in the EPS. These included homologues of multiple Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 proteins ...
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Low-Temperature Growth of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 - PMC
At room temperature (≈22°C) MR-1 grows with a doubling time of about 40 min, but when moved from 22°C to 3°C, MR-1 cells display a very long lag phase of more ...
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[PDF] Evaluation of the effects of various culture conditions on Cr(VI ...
Effect of temperature and pH on growth. Although MR-1 has been reported to grow ... Low-temperature growth of shewanella oneidensis MR-1. Applied and. 3.
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Pyruvate and Lactate Metabolism by Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 ...
Nov 15, 2011 · Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 is a facultative anaerobe that derives energy by coupling organic matter oxidation to the reduction of a wide ...
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Genomic reconstruction of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 ... - PNAS
Feb 24, 2009 · For phenotype growth assays, the glucose-grown cultures were diluted 300-fold in the defined medium and supplemented with 20 mM l-lactate or d/l ...Missing: formate | Show results with:formate
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Roles of Two Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 Extracellular ...
oneidensis strains were cultivated in modified M1 minimal medium (53), containing 30 mM piperazine-N,N′-bis(2-ethanesulfonic acid) (PIPES), 30 mM NaCl, 3 mM ...
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Transcriptome Analysis of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 in ...
Abstract. Whole-genomic expression patterns were examined in Shewanella oneidensis cells exposed to elevated sodium chloride.
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Aerobic Respiration and Its Regulation in the Metal Reducer ... - NIH
Sep 9, 2021 · Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 is a facultative anaerobe known for its ability to reduce metal oxides. Anaerobic respiration, especially metal reduction, has been ...
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0086343
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https://doi.org/10.1038/srep19726
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Respiration and Growth of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 Using ...
S. oneidensis cultures were routinely grown aerobically in Luria-Bertani (LB) broth on a rotary shaker (200 rpm) at 28°C. Anaerobic growth was ...
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Impacts of Shewanella oneidensis c‐type cytochromes on aerobic ...
Shewanella oneidensis Mr ‐1, a Gram‐negative facultative anaerobe, is renowned for its remarkable anaerobic respiration ability. In recent years, studies aiming ...
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Pyruvate and Lactate Metabolism by Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 ...
Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 is a facultative anaerobe that derives energy by coupling organic matter oxidation to the reduction of a wide range of electron ...
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https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.05382-11
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Microbial reduction of metals and radionuclides - Oxford Academic
The first organisms that were unequivocally shown to conserve energy for growth through the reduction of Fe(III) or Mn(IV) were Shewanella oneidensis (formerly ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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Global Transcriptional Profiling of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 ...
The pH of the medium was adjusted to 7.2. In all experiments, the electron donor was lactate (30 mM), and bicarbonate (30 mM) was also added. In some of the ...
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Molecular Underpinnings of Fe(III) Oxide Reduction by ... - Frontiers
The Gram-negative bacterium Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 can use ferric [Fe(III)] (oxy)(hydr)oxide minerals as the terminal electron acceptors for anaerobic ...Missing: PpcA | Show results with:PpcA
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Kinetics of Reduction of Fe(III) Complexes by Outer Membrane ...
In this work, we determined the kinetics of reduction of a series of Fe(III) complexes with citrate, nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA), and EDTA by MtrC and OmcA ...Missing: PpcA | Show results with:PpcA
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Multi-haem cytochromes in Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 - Journals
Jan 6, 2015 · Multi-haem cytochromes are employed by a range of microorganisms to transport electrons over distances of up to tens of nanometres.<|control11|><|separator|>
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The Case of OmcA from Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 - PMC
Dec 28, 2022 · In Shewanella oneidensis MR-1, the decaheme cytochromes OmcA and MtrC show functional specificity for interaction with soluble and insoluble redox partners.
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c-Type Cytochrome-Dependent Formation of U(IV) Nanoparticles by ...
We show that c-type cytochromes of a dissimilatory metal-reducing bacterium, Shewanella oneidensis MR-1, are essential for the reduction of U(VI) and formation ...
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Magnetite biomineralization induced by Shewanella oneidensis
Shewanella oneidensis, (formerly S. putrefaciens MR-1), is a Gram-negative γ-proteobacterium, first isolated from Lake Oneida, New York (Myers and Nealson, 1988) ...
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https://pure.psu.edu/en/publications/characterization-of-uraninite-nanoparticles-produced-by-shewanell
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Electron Transfer Beyond the Outer Membrane - Annual Reviews
Sep 15, 2023 · Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 nanowires are outer membrane and periplasmic extensions of the extracellular electron transport components. PNAS 111: ...
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The Mtr Respiratory Pathway Is Essential for Reducing Flavins and ...
Shewanella oneidensis strain MR-1 (MR-1) is a facultative anaerobe capable of respiring a variety of substrates, including various metals and metal oxides, a ...
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Extracellular electron transfer pathways to enhance the ... - Cell Press
Sep 8, 2023 · One of the best-characterized direct EET pathways is the metal-reducing (Mtr) pathway in Shewanella oneidensis (S. oneidensis) MR-1. 17 ...
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The electron transport chain of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 can ...
Dec 20, 2023 · Importantly, the Mtr pathway is reversible, allowing inward electron transfer from a cathode into the cell (2, 26, 28–32). Electrons that are ...
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Shewanella secretes flavins that mediate extracellular electron transfer
Electron transfer by two strains of Shewanella to these surfaces is mediated by flavins, which are actively secreted by the cells.
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Flavin Electron Shuttles Dominate Extracellular Electron Transfer by ...
Jan 15, 2013 · We have demonstrated that flavin electron shuttling accounts for ~75% of extracellular electron transfer to insoluble substrates by S. oneidensis.
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Electrical transport along bacterial nanowires from Shewanella ...
The S. oneidensis MR-1 nanowires were found to be electrically conductive along micrometer-length scales with electron transport rates up to 10 9 /s at 100 mV ...
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Multi-haem cytochromes in Shewanella oneidensis MR-1
Haems 1, 3 and 9 have near-perpendicular His ligands and were proposed to have macroscopic redox potentials between −100 and −260 mV. An imidazolate-ligated ...
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Oxic microbial ferrihydrite reduction rates of Shewanella oneidensis ...
Aug 26, 2025 · Here, we quantified cell-specific rates of ferrihydrite reduction by the model organism Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 under oxic and anoxic ...
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Substrate competition over 320 days maintains extracellular electron ...
Sep 25, 2025 · Substrate competition over 320 days maintains extracellular electron transfer and parallel genomic evolution in Shewanella oneidensis MR-1.
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[PDF] The Shewanella genus: ubiquitous organisms sustaining and ... - HAL
Feb 6, 2024 · This strain, first described as belonging to the Achromobacter genus, was reclassified half a century later in the newly created Shewanella ...
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Insights into the various mechanisms by which Shewanella spp ...
Dec 14, 2023 · Most Shewanella spp. have been isolated from marine environments ... Shewanella oneidensis MR1, the best studied Shewanella model strain ...
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Large-Scale Comparative Phenotypic and Genomic Analyses ...
Five Shewanella strains were compared in a pairwise manner for their similarity in 16S rRNA level (green), number of gene orthologs (purple), nitrogen ...
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Cold adaptation regulated by cryptic prophage excision in ... - Nature
Aug 2, 2016 · S. oneidensis was originally isolated from sediments of Lake Oneida, New York (Myers and Nealson, 1988), a shallow freshwater system that ...
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Tactic Response of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 toward Insoluble ...
Jan 15, 2019 · They have been employed in the development of microbial electrochemical systems (MESs) and bioremediation and are implicated in biogeochemical ...
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Estimates of abundance and diversity of Shewanella genus in ...
Oct 1, 2018 · Hydrolyzation tank in anaerobic/oxic process in WWTPs is a habitat for Shewanella. Shewanella prefers to thrive in nutrient abundant ...Missing: anoxic | Show results with:anoxic
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Suspension Array Analysis of 16S rRNA from Fe- and SO 4 2
Total RNA was extracted from subsurface sediments and interrogated directly, without a PCR step. Bead array validation studies with total RNA derived from 24 ...
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Extracellular riboflavin induces anaerobic biofilm formation in ...
Jun 3, 2021 · Biofilm formation of S. oneidensis is induced by low concentrations of riboflavin resulting in an upregulation of the ornithine-decarboxylase speC.
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Extracellular riboflavin induces anaerobic biofilm formation in ...
In the model organism Shewanella oneidensis, riboflavin production and excretion trigger a specific biofilm formation response that is initiated at a specific ...
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Biofilm Biology and Engineering of Geobacter and Shewanella spp ...
Geobacter and Shewanella spp. were discovered in late 1980s as dissimilatory metal-reducing microorganisms that can transfer electrons from cytoplasmic ...
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Shewanella oneidensis and Methanosarcina barkerii augmentation ...
Jan 21, 2025 · TSB medium (Tryptone Soy Broth) was used as anolyte. It was a modified version in which dextrose was replaced by L-lactate. 1 L TSB medium was ...Missing: tryptic | Show results with:tryptic<|control11|><|separator|>
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Evolution of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 in competition ... - bioRxiv
Jun 15, 2023 · In contrast, S. oneidensis MR-1 grown better with electron acceptor of ferrihydrite by taking advantage of extracellular electron transfer.Missing: 2020-2025 | Show results with:2020-2025
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Siderophores Are Not Involved in Fe(III) Solubilization during ... - NIH
Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 respires a wide range of anaerobic electron acceptors, including sparingly soluble Fe(III) oxides.
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Multifaceted regulation of siderophore synthesis by multiple ... - Nature
Apr 25, 2024 · One of the best-studied examples is Shewanella, a group of γ-proteobacteria capable of utilizing numerous compounds as terminal electron ...Missing: sediments | Show results with:sediments
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Membrane vesicles of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 enhance ...
Feb 19, 2025 · In this study, we investigated the role that bacterial membrane vesicles (MV) play in modulating denitrification across bacterial species.Missing: mixed cultures
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https://www.nature.com/articles/nbt749
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Genome sequence of the dissimilatory metal ion–reducing ... - Nature
Oct 7, 2002 · In Shewanella oneidensis we identified 88 two-component regulatory system proteins (23 histidine protein kinase genes (HPK), 57 response ...
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Identification of 42 Possible Cytochrome C Genes in the Shewanella ...
Through pattern matching of the cytochrome c heme-binding site (CXXCH) against the genome sequence of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1, we identified 42 possible ...
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Comparative systems biology across an evolutionary gradient within ...
Here, we take advantage of the completed genomic sequences, expressed proteomic profiles, and physiological studies of 10 closely related Shewanella strains and ...
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CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing of Shewanella oneidensis ...
Apr 13, 2020 · Here, we developed an all-in-one, broad host-range CRISPR/Cas9 vector system widely applicable to genome editing of proteobacteria.Missing: engineering | Show results with:engineering
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Influence of Different Transposon Families on Genomic Stability of ...
Jul 6, 2025 · This study aimed for targeted genome stabilisation in Shewanella oneidensis MR1 through two approaches: complete ISSOD2 inactivation via CRISPR- ...
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Identification of Genes Involved in Cytochrome c Biogenesis in ...
A modified mariner transposon, miniHimar RB1, was generated to mutagenize cells of the metal-reducing bacterium Shewanella oneidensis.
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Rapid construction of a whole-genome transposon insertion ... - Nature
Nov 10, 2016 · S. oneidensis possesses an extensive complement of c-type cytochrome electron transfer proteins, including the mtr extracellular electron ...
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Turn on the Mtr pathway genes under pLacI promoter in Shewanella ...
Jul 25, 2018 · Shewanella genus is famous for applications like electron transfer in microbe fuel cells and bioremediation of heavy metals through the Mtr ...
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Expression of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 [FeFe]-Hydrogenase ...
ABSTRACTH2 generated from renewable resources holds promise as an environmentally innocuous fuel that releases only energy and water when consumed.
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Influence of Different Transposon Families on Genomic Stability of ...
Shewanella oneidensis, recognised as an important model organism for exoelectrogenic electron transport, has been extensively studied for its potential ...
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Genome-scale CRISPRi and base-editing libraries for genetic ...
Oct 30, 2025 · Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 is a typical electroactive microbe (EAM) that utilizes bidirectional extracellular electron transfer (EET) pathways ...
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Genetic Code Expansion in Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 Allows ...
Aug 19, 2024 · We report the development of efficient methods for site-specific incorporation of structurally diverse noncanonical amino acids (ncAAs) into proteins.<|separator|>
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A new recombineering system for precise genome-editing ... - Nature
Jan 10, 2019 · We describe development of a robust and simple electroporation method in S. oneidensis that allows an efficiency of ~4.0 x 10 6 transformants/μg DNA.
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Efficient genetic manipulation of Shewanella through targeting ...
Mar 21, 2025 · In this study, we present a systematic method for predicting, mapping, and functionally analyzing defense islands within bacterial genomes. We ...
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c-Type Cytochrome-Dependent Formation of U(IV) Nanoparticles by ...
Aug 8, 2006 · Here, we show that c-type cytochromes of a dissimilatory metal-reducing bacterium, Shewanella oneidensis MR-1, are essential for the reduction ...
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Influence of Mn oxides on the reduction of uranium(VI) by the metal ...
These results indicate that the presence of Mn(III/IV) oxides may impede the biological reduction of U(VI) in subsoils and sediments.Introduction · Bacteria, Media, And... · Bioreduction Of U(vi)
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Influence of riboflavin on the reduction of radionuclides by ... - PubMed
Mar 28, 2016 · Here, we studied the role of riboflavin in mediating the reduction of radionuclides in cultures of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1. Our results ...
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Chromate reduction in Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 is an ... - PubMed
Cr(VI) reduction was observed during tests with Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 (previously named S. putrefaciens MR-1) while being grown with nitrate or ...Missing: arsenic | Show results with:arsenic
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Significance of Shewanella Species for the Phytoavailability and ...
Mar 18, 2022 · The availability of some toxic heavy metals, such as arsenic (As), is related to increased human and natural activities.Missing: zones | Show results with:zones
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Effectiveness of Shewanella oneidensis bioaugmentation in the ...
Jan 1, 2022 · The facultative anaerobe Shewanella oneidensis MR-1, a typical strain of EAB, is widely distributed in freshwater and marine environments and ...
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Harnessing bacterial consortia for effective bioremediation: targeted ...
Jun 4, 2025 · Changing the genes of microbial membrane transporters can help remove heavy metals from soils more effectively since transporters and binding ...
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Protection of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 by manganese ferrite ...
Shewanella oneidensis (S. oneidensis) MR-1 is a metal-reducing bacterium that can bio-reduce the carcinogenic hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) to a less toxic ...Missing: VI) | Show results with:VI)
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Growth inhibition and stimulation of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 by ...
Proposed surfactants and reductive amendments could stimulate a native microbial population capable of enhancing the reducing environment and aiding in the ...
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[PDF] Long-term adaptive evolution of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 for ...
Oct 30, 2019 · The bacterium was able to survive from the highly toxic Cr(VI) environment due to its enhanced capability to reduce. Cr(VI) and the increased ...
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High power density redox-mediated Shewanella microbial flow fuel ...
Sep 27, 2024 · We report a concept for redox-mediated microbial flow fuel cells that utilizes artificial redox mediators in a flowing medium to efficiently transfer metabolic ...
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Engineered Shewanella oneidensis -reduced graphene oxide ...
As a result, the maximum output power density reached 2.63 W/m² (~18.8-folds higher than that of the wild-type S. oneidensis), the highest record of the ...
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A comprehensive review of microbial fuel cells considering materials ...
Feb 15, 2024 · This review article aims to compile comprehensive information about all constituents of the microbial fuel cell, providing practical insights for researchers.
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Biosynthesis of Nanomaterials by Shewanella Species for ... - NIH
Nov 21, 2018 · Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 produced biogenic Ag-NPs that exhibited higher bactericidal activity compared with abiotic counterparts (Suresh et ...
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Insights into the Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles by the Genus ...
Sep 8, 2021 · This article aims to shed light on the contribution of Shewanella as a model organism in the biosynthesis of a variety of NPs and critically reviews the ...
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Electrical transport along bacterial nanowires from Shewanella ... - NIH
The S. oneidensis MR-1 nanowires were found to be electrically conductive along micrometer-length scales with electron transport rates up to 10 9 /s at 100 mV ...
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Electrically conductive bacterial nanowires produced by Shewanella ...
Jul 25, 2006 · Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 produced electrically conductive pilus-like appendages called bacterial nanowires in direct response to electron-acceptor limitation.Missing: review | Show results with:review
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Engineering Shewanella-reduced graphene oxide aerogel ...
Jan 1, 2024 · We constructed an exoelectrogenic cell (eCell)-conductive reduced-graphene-oxide aerogel (rGA) biohybrid by assembling Shewanella sp. S1 (SS1) as living ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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3D-Printed OMFC-supercapacitor hybrids for sustainable energy ...
Sep 21, 2025 · Enhancing the power output, stability and scalability of OMFC–SC hybrid systems require an understanding of and commitment to optimizing ...
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A highly efficient and recyclable living biocatalyst using Shewanella ...
Conjugated polymer coatings enhance bacteria with eco-friendly energy use. A new hybrid system boosts hydrogen production by Rhodopseudomonas palustris@ ...
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Biomineralization induced synthesis and self-assembly of ...
Aug 15, 2024 · This work explored a simple one-pot biomineralization approach to fabricate PEHS. It was found that the cytochrome enzyme could be directly self-assembled onto ...
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Redox disruption using electroactive liposome coated gold ... - NIH
Apr 5, 2025 · Utilizing Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 membrane proteins, we develop liposomes enriched with c-type cytochromes. These, coupled with Au NPs, ...
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https://www.researchgate.net/publication/396253011
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-16963-w
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https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.02.19.636751
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https://www.researchgate.net/publication/396253011
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-16963-w