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Zhu L, Wang Y, Cai J. Molecular cloning, expression, purification, and characterization of Bacillus subtilis hydrolyzed ginsenoside Rc of α-L-arabinofuranosidase in Escherichia coli. Arch Microbiol 2024; 206:181. [PMID: 38502253 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-024-03902-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
Abstract
The α-L-arabinofuranosidase enzyme plays a crucial role in the degradation of ginsenosides. In this study, we successfully cloned and expressed a novel α-L-arabinofuranosidase bsafs gene (1503 bp, 501 amino acids, 55 kDa, and pI = 5.4) belonging to glycosyl hydrolase (GH) family 51 from Bacillus subtilis genome in Escherichia coli BL21 cells. The recombinant protein Bsafs was purified using Ni2+ sepharose fastflow affinity chromatography and exhibited a specific activity of 2.91 U/mg. Bsafs effectively hydrolyzed the α-L-arabinofuranoside at C20 site of ginsenoside Rc to produce Rd as the product. The Km values for hydrolysis of pNP-α-L-arabinofuranoside (pNPαAraf) and ginsenoside Rc were determined as 0.74 and 4.59 mmol/L, respectively; while the Vmax values for these substrates were found to be 24 and 164 μmol/min/mg, respectively; furthermore, the Kcat values for these enzymes were calculated as 22.3 and 1.58 S-1 correspondingly.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ling Zhu
- Yunnan Engineering Research Center of Fruit Wine, Qujing Normal University, Qujing, 655011, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Biology and Environment, Yuxi Normal University, Yuxi, 653100, People's Republic of China.
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- Yunnan Engineering Research Center of Fruit Wine, Qujing Normal University, Qujing, 655011, People's Republic of China.
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Akram F, Fatima T, Shabbir I, Haq IU, Ibrar R, Mukhtar H. Abridgement of Microbial Esterases and Their Eminent Industrial Endeavors. Mol Biotechnol 2024:10.1007/s12033-024-01108-7. [PMID: 38461181 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-024-01108-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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Esterases are hydrolases that contribute to the hydrolysis of ester bonds into both water-soluble acyl esters and emulsified glycerol-esters containing short-chain acyl groups. They have garnered significant attention from biotechnologists and organic chemists due to their immense commercial value. Esterases, with their diverse and significant properties, have become highly sought after for various industrial applications. Synthesized ubiquitously by a wide range of living organisms, including animals, plants, and microorganisms, these enzymes have found microbial esterases to be the preferred choice in industrial settings. The cost-effective production of microbial esterases ensures higher yields, unaffected by seasonal variations. Their applications span diverse sectors, such as food manufacturing, leather tanneries, paper and pulp production, textiles, detergents, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, biodiesel synthesis, bioremediation, and waste treatment. As the global trend shifts toward eco-friendly and sustainable practices, industrial processes are evolving with reduced waste generation, lower energy consumption, and the utilization of biocatalysts derived from renewable and unconventional raw materials. This review explores the background, structural characteristics, thermostability, and multifaceted roles of bacterial esterases in crucial industries, aiming to optimize and analyze their properties for continued successful utilization in diverse industrial processes. Additionally, recent advancements in esterase research are overviewed, showcasing novel techniques, innovations, and promising areas for further exploration.
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- Fatima Akram
- Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
- Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Government College University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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Peng H, Liang M, Zhang J, Liu W, Yang Y, Sun Y, Ke F, Wen Y, Liu S, Xu B, Gao X. Identification and characterization of a versatile keratinase, KerZJ, from Stenotrophomonas sp. LMY. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 40:30. [PMID: 38057391 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-023-03836-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Keratinases have drawn increasing attention in recent decades owing to their catalytic versatility and broad applications from agriculture to medicine. In the present study, we isolated a highly keratinolytic and fibrinolytic bacterium from the campus soil and named it Stenotrophomonas sp. LMY based on genetic information. To identify the potential keratinase genes, the genome sequence of the strain was obtained and analyzed. Sequence alignment and comparison revealed that the protein 1_737 (KerZJ) had the highest sequence homology to a reported keratinase KerBL. We recombinantly expressed KerZJ in Escherichia coli Origami™ (DE) pLysS and purified it to homogeneity. KerZJ showed the highest activity at 40 °C and pH 9.0, and metal ions exhibited no significant effects on its activity. Although reducing agents would break the disulfide bonds in KerZJ and reduce its activity, KerZJ still exhibited the ability to hydrolyze feather keratin in the presence of β-ME. KerZJ could efficiently digest human prion proteins. In addition, KerZJ showed fibrinolytic activity on fibrin plates and effectively eliminated blood clots in a thrombosis mouse model without side effects. Our results suggest that KerZJ is a versatile keratinase with significant potential for keratin treatment, decontamination of prions, and fibrinolytic therapy.
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- Haixia Peng
- Green Pharmaceutical Technology Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Department of Microbial and Biochemical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China
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- Green Pharmaceutical Technology Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Department of Microbial and Biochemical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China
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- Green Pharmaceutical Technology Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Department of Microbial and Biochemical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China
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- Green Pharmaceutical Technology Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Department of Microbial and Biochemical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China
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- Green Pharmaceutical Technology Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Department of Microbial and Biochemical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China
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- Green Pharmaceutical Technology Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Department of Microbial and Biochemical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China
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- Green Pharmaceutical Technology Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Department of Microbial and Biochemical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China
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- Green Pharmaceutical Technology Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Department of Microbial and Biochemical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China
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- Green Pharmaceutical Technology Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Department of Microbial and Biochemical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for the Characteristic Resources Exploitation of Dabie Mountains, Key Laboratories of Economic Forest Germplasm Improvement and Comprehensive Resources Utilization of Hubei Province, College of Life Science, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang, 438000, Hubei, China.
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- Green Pharmaceutical Technology Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Department of Microbial and Biochemical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan, China.
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Al-Mamoori ZZ, Embaby AM, Hussein A, Mahmoud HE. A molecular study on recombinant pullulanase type I from Metabacillus indicus. AMB Express 2023; 13:40. [PMID: 37119334 PMCID: PMC10148936 DOI: 10.1186/s13568-023-01545-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2023] Open
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Despite the great potential of cold-adapted pullulanase type I in tremendous industrial applications, the majority of commercialized pullulnases type I are of mesophilic and thermophilic origin so far. Hence, the present study underlines cloning, heterologous expression in Escherichia coli, characterization, and in silico structural modeling of Metabacillus indicus open reading frame of cold-adapted pullulanase type I (Pull_Met: 2133 bp & 710 a.a) for the first time ever. The predicted Pull_Met tertiary structure by I-TASSER, was structurally similar to PDB 2E9B pullulanase of Bacillus subtilis. Purified to homogeneity Pull_Met showed specific activity (667.6 U/mg), fold purification (31.7), molecular mass (79.1 kDa), monomeric subunit and Km (2.63 mg/mL) on pullulan. Pull_Met had optimal pH (6.0) and temperature (40 oC). After 10 h pre-incubation at pH 2.6-6.0, Pull_Met maintained 47.12 ± 0.0-35.28 ± 1.64% of its activity. After 120 min pre-incubation at 30 oC, the retained activity was 51.11 ± 0.29%. At 10 mM Mn2+, Na2+, Ca2+, Mg2+, and Cu2+ after 30 min preincubation, retained activity was 155.89 ± 8.97, 134.71 ± 1.82, 97.64 ± 7.06, 92.25 ± 4.18, and 71.28 ± 1.10%, respectively. After 30 min pre-incubation with Tween-80, Tween-20, Triton X-100, and commercially laundry detergents at 0.1% (v/v), the retained activity was 141.15 ± 3.50, 145.45 ± 0.20, 118.12 ± 11.00, and 90%, respectively. Maltotriose was the only end product of pullulan hydrolysis. Synergistic action of CA-AM21 (α-amylase) and Pull_Met on starch liberated 16.51 g reducing sugars /g starch after 1 h at 40 oC. Present data (cold-adeptness, detergent stability, and ability to exhibit starch saccharification of Pull_Met) underpins it as a promising pullulanase type I for industrial exploitation.
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- Zahraa Z Al-Mamoori
- Biotechnology Department, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Biotechnology Department, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Biotechnology Department, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Biotechnology Department, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Molecular Cloning and Characterization of a New Family VI Esterase from an Activated Sludge Metagenome. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10122403. [PMID: 36557656 PMCID: PMC9786865 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10122403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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A new esterase gene, est6, was discovered in an activated sludge metagenomic library. The 729-bp gene encodes a 242-amino acid protein (designated Est6) with a molecular mass of 26.1 kDa. Est6 shared only a moderate identity to a putative hydrolase with the highest BLASTP analysis score. Most of the closely related proteins are uncharacterized and are predicted from genome sequencing data of microorganisms or metagenomic DNA sequences. The phylogenetic analysis of Est6 showed that the protein was assigned to family VI esterases/lipases. The catalytic triad of Est6 was predicted to be Ser135, Asp188, and His219, with Ser135 in a typically conserved pentapeptide (GFSQG) of family VI members, which was further confirmed by site-directed mutagenesis. The est6 gene was overexpressed successfully in its soluble form in Escherichia coli and then purified to its tag-free form and homogeneity by affinity chromatography. The purified Est6 in pH 8.0 buffer was active as a monomer. The optimal conditions for Est6 activity were at a temperature of 45 °C and pH of 8.0 when using p-nitrophenyl acetate as a substrate. The enzyme was stable over wide temperature and pH ranges, and it exhibited activity in the presence of organic solvents, metal cations, or detergents. Furthermore, the enzyme showed significant regioselectivity in the spectrophotometric analysis. In conclusion, Est6 might have the potential for applications in biotechnological processes.
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