Ngoc Tung Quach

Dr. Ngoc Tung Quach


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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29 August 2025 in Applied Sciences
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Ngoc Tung Quach
HLHoang Duc Le
Hoang Duc Le
NHNGOC ANH Ngoc HO
NGOC ANH Ngoc HO
VNVan Khanh Nguyen
Van Khanh Nguyen
LMLe Manh
Le Manh
NCNhat Huy Chu
Nhat Huy Chu
Lactiplantibacillus pentosus is a lactic acid bacterium frequently detected in various fermented foods; however, the genomic traits related to its biotechnological potential have been underexplored. In this study, 34 catalase-negative isolates were obtained from pickled mustard greens, among which strain P7 exhibited the highest exopolysaccharide (EPS) yield (781.9 ± 14.7 mg/L) and was capable of growing in a chemically defined medium lacking riboflavin. Whole-genome sequencing revealed a 3,749,478 bp circular chromosome with 46.5% G + C content and 3389 protein-coding genes. A phylogenomic analysis identified P7 as L. pentosus. Functionally, 1 mg/mL EPS extracted from P7 demonstrated strong antioxidant activity, with DPPH and hydroxyl radical scavenging capacities of 89.8 ± 4.6% and 76.5 ± 9.5%, respectively. The use of 0.2 mg/mL EPS also protected Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells from oxidative stress. A comparative genomic analysis indicated the presence of nearly complete biosynthetic pathways for riboflavin, folate, and pyridoxine. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) confirmed the production of 23.8 ± 0.4 µg/mL riboflavin, 36.6 ± 0.6 µg/mL folic acid, and 0.42 ± 0.02 µg/mL pyridoxine in the culture supernatant, which have not been previously reported. Additionally, strain P7 produced 91.2 ± 12.3 g/L of lactic acid after 24 h of incubation. These results support the potential of L. pentosus P7 as a candidate for industrial applications in the production of EPS, B-group vitamins, and lactic acid.

31 October 2026 in Archives of Microbiology
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CNChung Thanh Nguyen
Chung Thanh Nguyen
PHPhuong Quoc Hoang
Phuong Quoc Hoang
MLManh Van Le
Manh Van Le
DLDuc Hoang Le
Duc Hoang Le
MNMai Thi Quynh Nguyen
Mai Thi Quynh Nguyen
NQNgoc Tung Quach
Ngoc Tung Quach