Synthesis and structural analysis of five novel oligosaccharides prepared by glucosyltransfer from beta-D-glucose 1-phosphate to isokestose and nystose using Thermoanaerobacter brockii kojibiose phosphorylase

Enzymatic synthesis of β-d-fructofuranosyl α-d-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-α-d-glucopyranoside using Escherichia coli glycoside phosphorylase YcjT

YcjT is a kojibiose phosphorylase found in Escherichia coli. We found that sucrose was a good acceptor of YcjT in reverse phosphorolysis using β-d-glucose 1-phosphate as a donor. The product was identified as β-d-fructofuranosyl α-d-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-α-d-glucopyranoside. This sugar was also synthesized from sucrose and maltose using YcjT and maltose phosphorylase and promoted the growth of the probiotic Bifidobacterium breve.

Exopolysaccharides produced by Pediococcus acidilactici MT41-11 isolated from camel milk: Structural characteristics and bioactive properties

In this study, the chemical structure and bioactive properties of the EPS of Pediococcus acidilactici MT41-11 isolated from camel milk were investigated. Two polysaccharide fractions (EPS-1, EPS-2) with molecular weights about 69.0 kDa were obtained, which were purified using DEAE-Sepharose and Sephadex G-100 chromatography. Based on monosaccharide composition, FT-IR, and 1D, 2D NMR spectra, concluded that EPS-1 had a backbone composed of →2)-α-d-Manp-(1→, →3)-α-d-Manp-(1→ and with branches containing α-d-Manp-(1→, EPS-2 had a backbone composed of →6)-β-d-Glcp-(1→, and with branches containing →2)-α-l-Fucp-(1→, →3)-α-d-Glcp-(1→, →2)-α-d-Glcp-(1→, β-d-Glcp-(1→, and α-d-Glcp-(1→. Remarkably, in vitro assays showed that EPS possessed multiple bioactive properties, including stimulating Lactobacillus growth and a high DPPH free radical scavenging activity. Also, it has a good ability to anti-biofilms. Overall, the analysis of all data showed EPS from P. acidilactici MT41-11 can be used as anti-oxidant, anti-biofilm agent, and also as a potential candidate prebiotic for health food or medicine industry.

Structural and mutational analysis of substrate recognition in kojibiose phosphorylase

Glycoside hydrolase (GH) family 65 contains phosphorylases acting on maltose (Glc-α1,4-Glc), kojibiose (Glc-α1,2-Glc), trehalose (Glc-α1,α1,-Glc), and nigerose (Glc-α1,3-Glc). These phosphorylases can efficiently catalyze the reverse reactions with high specificities, and thus can be applied to the practical synthesis of α-glucosyl oligosaccharides. Here, we determined the crystal structures of kojibiose phosphorylase from Caldicellulosiruptor saccharolyticus in complex with glucose and phosphate and in complex with kojibiose and sulfate, providing the first structural insights into the substrate recognition of a glycoside hydrolase family 65 enzyme. The loop 3 region comprising the active site of kojibiose phosphorylase is significantly longer than the active sites of other enzymes, and three residues around this loop, Trp391, Glu392, and Thr417, recognize kojibiose. Various mutants mimicking the residue conservation patterns of other phosphorylases were constructed by mutation at these three residues. Activity measurements of the mutants against four substrates indicated that Trp391 and Glu392, especially the latter, are required for the kojibiose activity.

Structural analysis of three novel trisaccharides isolated from the fermented beverage of plant extracts

Background

A fermented beverage of plant extracts was prepared from about fifty kinds of vegetables and fruits. Natural fermentation was carried out mainly by lactic acid bacteria (Leuconostoc spp.) and yeast (Zygosaccharomyces spp. and Pichia spp.). We have previously examined the preparation of novel four trisaccharides from the beverage: O-β-D-fructopyranosyl-(2->6)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->3)-D-glucopyranose, O-β-D-fructopyranosyl-(2->6)-O-[β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->3)]-D-glucopyranose, O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->1)-O-β-D-fructofuranosyl-(2<->1)-α-D-glucopyranoside and O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->1)-O-β-D-fructofuranosyl-(2<->1)- α-D-glucopyranoside.

Results

Three further novel oligosaccharides have been found from this beverage and isolated from the beverage using carbon-Celite column chromatography and preparative high performance liquid chromatography. Structural confirmation of the saccharides was provided by methylation analysis, MALDI-TOF-MS and NMR measurements.

Conclusion

The following novel trisaccharides were identified: O-β-D-fructofuranosyl-(2->1)-O-[β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->3)]-β-D-glucopyranoside (named "3^G-β-D-glucopyranosyl β, β-isosucrose"), O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->2)-O-[β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->4)]-D-glucopyranose (4¹-β-D-glucopyranosyl sophorose) and O-β-D-fructofuranosyl-(2->6)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->3)-D-glucopyranose (6²-β-D-fructofuranosyl laminaribiose).

Analysis of carbohydrates and glycoconjugates by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry: An update for 2003-2004

This review is the third update of the original review, published in 1999, on the application of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry to the analysis of carbohydrates and glycoconjugates and brings the topic to the end of 2004. Both fundamental studies and applications are covered. The main topics include methodological developments, matrices, fragmentation of carbohydrates and applications to large polymeric carbohydrates from plants, glycans from glycoproteins and those from various glycolipids. Other topics include the use of MALDI MS to study enzymes related to carbohydrate biosynthesis and degradation, its use in industrial processes, particularly biopharmaceuticals and its use to monitor products of chemical synthesis where glycodendrimers and carbohydrate-protein complexes are highlighted.

Glycosyltransferase-catalyzed synthesis of bioactive oligosaccharides

Mammalian cell surfaces are all covered with bioactive oligosaccharides which play an important role in molecular recognition events such as immune recognition, cell-cell communication and initiation of microbial pathogenesis. Consequently, bioactive oligosaccharides have been recognized as a medicinally relevant class of biomolecules for which the interest is growing. For the preparation of complex and highly pure oligosaccharides, methods based on the application of glycosyltransferases are currently recognized as being the most effective. The present paper reviews the potential of glycosyltransferases as synthetic tools in oligosaccharide synthesis. Reaction mechanisms and selected characteristics of these enzymes are described in relation to the stereochemistry of the transfer reaction and the requirements of sugar nucleotide donors. For the application of glycosyltransferases, accepted substrate profiles are summarized and the whole-cell approach versus isolated enzyme methodology is compared. Sialyltransferase-catalyzed syntheses of gangliosides and other sialylated oligosaccharides are described in more detail in view of the prominent role of these compounds in biological recognition.

Three novel oligosaccharides synthesized using Thermoanaerobacter brockii kojibiose phosphorylase

Background

Recently synthesized novel oligosaccharides have been produced primarily by hydrolases and glycosyltransferases, while phosphorylases have also been subject of few studies. Indeed, phosphorylases are expected to give good results via their reversible reaction. The purpose of this study was to synthesis other novel oligosaccharides using kojibiose phosphorylase.

Results

Three novel oligosaccharides were synthesized by glucosyltransfer from β-D-glucose 1-phosphate (β-D-G1P) to xylosylfructoside [O-α-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→2)-β-D-fructofuranoside] using Thermoanaerobacter brockii kojibiose phosphorylase. These oligosaccharides were isolated using carbon-Celite column chromatography and preparative high performance liquid chromatography. Gas liquid chromatography analysis of methyl derivatives, MALDI-TOF MS and NMR measurements were used for structural characterisation. The ¹H and ¹³C NMR signals of each saccharide were assigned using 2D-NMR including COSY (correlated spectroscopy), HSQC (herteronuclear single quantum coherence), CH₂-selected E-HSQC (CH₂-selected Editing-HSQC), HSQC-TOCSY (HSQC-total correlation spectroscopy) and HMBC (heteronuclear multiple bond correlation).

Conclusion

The structure of three synthesized saccharides were determined, and these oligosaccharides have been identified as O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-O-α-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→2)-β-D-fructofuranoside (saccharide 1), O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-O-α-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→2)-β-D-fructofuranoside (saccharide 2) and O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→[2-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-1]₂→2)-O-α-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→2)-β-D-fructofuranoside (saccharide 3).

Advanced NMR approaches for a detailed structure analysis of natural products

Some new nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) approaches to elucidate chemical structures, which have not been determined by routine NMR methods, are presented. Selective detection of methine (CH), methylene (CH(2)), or methyl (CH(3)) signals in each subspectrum by editing NMR methods was utilized to reduce the complexity in crowded spectra. It also increased the peak separation and enhanced the sensitivity by limiting the measuring area of the 2D spectra. Several 2D methods to measure (2,3)J(CH) values, which are useful for stereochemical assignment are then introduced. To determine the structure of a highly hydrogen-deficient molecule, efficient correlation methods for long-range (13)C-(13)C coupling and (1)H-(15)N HMBC are also described.

Structural analysis of a novel saccharide isolated from fermented beverage of plant extract

Fermented beverage of plant extract was prepared from about 50 kinds of vegetables and fruits. Natural fermentation was carried out mainly by lactic acid bacteria (Leuconostoc spp.) and yeast (Zygosaccharomyces spp. and Pichia spp.). Three kinds of saccharides have been found in this beverage and produced by fermentation. The saccharides isolated from the beverage using carbon-Celite column chromatography and preparative HPLC, were identified as a new saccharide, beta-d-fructopyranosyl-(2-->6)-d-glucopyranose, laminaribiose and maltose by examination of constituted sugars, GLC and GC-MS analyses of methyl derivatives and MALDI-TOF-MS and NMR measurements of the saccharides.