Evaluating the Biodeterioration Enzymatic Activities of Fungal Contamination Isolated from Some Ancient Yemeni Mummies Preserved in the National Museum
Joint Authors
Naji, Khalid Mohammed
Abdullah, Qais Yusuf M.
AL-Zaqri, Aida Qaseem M.
Alghalibi, Saeed M.
Source
Biochemistry Research International
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-11-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Sophisticated mummification using chemical preservation was prevalent in ancient Yemeni civilization as noted in the 4th century B.C.
mummies of the National Museum of Yemen, Sana’a, used in this study.
Five of these mummies were used to evaluate hydrolytic enzymes produced as a result of fungal contamination.
Forty-seven fungal species were isolated, thereby reflecting a high degree of contamination which may have resulted from the poor ventilation and preservation system.
Aspergillus was the most common genus isolated (48.9%).
Fifteen isolates exhibited ability to produce cellulase (EC; 3.2.1.4), Aspergillus candidus being the highest cellulose-producer.
Pectin lyase (PL, EC; 4.2.2.2) and pectin methyl esterase (PME, EC; 3.1.1.11) were produced by Trichoderma hamatum, whereas chitinase (EC; 3.2.1.14) was produced by Aspergillus niger.
Protease activity was noted by only Cladosporium herbarum.
The higher activities of these fungal hydrolytic enzymes represent the major threats of biodeterioration including deteriorating linen bandages as well as the mummy bodies.
Therefore, it is recommended to improve the preservation system of the mummies at the National Museum to minimize the contamination up to the lowest level and protect the mummies from biodeterioration.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Naji, Khalid Mohammed& Abdullah, Qais Yusuf M.& AL-Zaqri, Aida Qaseem M.& Alghalibi, Saeed M.. 2014. Evaluating the Biodeterioration Enzymatic Activities of Fungal Contamination Isolated from Some Ancient Yemeni Mummies Preserved in the National Museum. Biochemistry Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1016688
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Naji, Khalid Mohammed…[et al.]. Evaluating the Biodeterioration Enzymatic Activities of Fungal Contamination Isolated from Some Ancient Yemeni Mummies Preserved in the National Museum. Biochemistry Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1016688
American Medical Association (AMA)
Naji, Khalid Mohammed& Abdullah, Qais Yusuf M.& AL-Zaqri, Aida Qaseem M.& Alghalibi, Saeed M.. Evaluating the Biodeterioration Enzymatic Activities of Fungal Contamination Isolated from Some Ancient Yemeni Mummies Preserved in the National Museum. Biochemistry Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1016688
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1016688