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Küçüksolak M, Çoban HB, Bedir E. Optimization of biotransformation processes of Camarosporium laburnicola to improve production yields of potent telomerase activators. Microb Cell Fact 2024; 23:196. [PMID: 38987741 PMCID: PMC11234680 DOI: 10.1186/s12934-024-02468-0] [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: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Telomerase activators are promising agents for the healthy aging process and the treatment/prevention of short telomere-related and age-related diseases. The discovery of new telomerase activators and later optimizing their activities through chemical and biological transformations are crucial for the pharmaceutical sector. In our previous studies, several potent telomerase activators were discovered via fungal biotransformation, which in turn necessitated optimization of their production. It is practical to improve the production processes by implementing the design of experiment (DoE) strategy, leading to increased yield and productivity. In this study, we focused on optimizing biotransformation conditions utilizing Camarosporium laburnicola, a recently discovered filamentous fungus, to afford the target telomerase activators (E-CG-01, E-AG-01, and E-AG-02). RESULTS DoE approaches were used to optimize the microbial biotransformation processes of C. laburnicola. Nine parameters were screened by Plackett-Burman Design, and three significant parameters (biotransformation time, temperature, shaking speed) were optimized using Central Composite Design. After conducting validation experiments, we were able to further enhance the production yield of target metabolites through scale-up studies in shake flasks (55.3-fold for E-AG-01, 13-fold for E-AG-02, and 1.96-fold for E-CG-01). CONCLUSION Following a process optimization study using C. laburnicola, a significant increase was achieved in the production yields. Thus, the present study demonstrates a promising methodology to increase the production yield of potent telomerase activators. Furthermore, C. laburnicola is identified as a potential biocatalyst for further industrial utilization.
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- Melis Küçüksolak
- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, İzmir Institute of Technology, Urla, İzmir, 35433, Turkey
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- İzmir International Biomedicine and Genome Institute, Dokuz Eylül University, Balçova, İzmir, 35340, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, İzmir Institute of Technology, Urla, İzmir, 35433, Turkey.
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Khafaga DSR, Muteeb G, Elgarawany A, Aatif M, Farhan M, Allam S, Almatar BA, Radwan MG. Green nanobiocatalysts: enhancing enzyme immobilization for industrial and biomedical applications. PeerJ 2024; 12:e17589. [PMID: 38993977 PMCID: PMC11238728 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.17589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
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Nanobiocatalysts (NBCs), which merge enzymes with nanomaterials, provide a potent method for improving enzyme durability, efficiency, and recyclability. This review highlights the use of eco-friendly synthesis methods to create sustainable nanomaterials for enzyme transport. We investigate different methods of immobilization, such as adsorption, ionic and covalent bonding, entrapment, and cross-linking, examining their pros and cons. The decreased environmental impact of green-synthesized nanomaterials from plants, bacteria, and fungi is emphasized. The review exhibits the various uses of NBCs in food industry, biofuel production, and bioremediation, showing how they can enhance effectiveness and eco-friendliness. Furthermore, we explore the potential impact of NBCs in biomedicine. In general, green nanobiocatalysts are a notable progression in enzyme technology, leading to environmentally-friendly and effective biocatalytic methods that have important impacts on industrial and biomedical fields.
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- Doaa S. R. Khafaga
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Galala University, Suez, Egypt
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- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Sciences, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Galala University, Suez, Egypt
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- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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Sudar M, Milčić N, Česnik Katulić M, Szekrenyi A, Hernández K, Fekete M, Wardenga R, Majerić Elenkov M, Qi Y, Charnock S, Vasić-Rački Đ, Fessner WD, Clapés P, Findrik Blažević Z. Cascade enzymatic synthesis of a statin side chain precursor - the role of reaction engineering in process optimization. RSC Adv 2024; 14:21158-21173. [PMID: 38966813 PMCID: PMC11223575 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra01633e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024] Open
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Statins are an important class of drugs used to lower blood cholesterol levels and are often used to combat cardiovascular disease. In view of the importance of safe and reliable supply and production of statins in modern medicine and the global need for sustainable processes, various biocatalytic strategies for their synthesis have been investigated. In this work, a novel biocatalytic route to a statin side chain precursor was investigated in a one-pot cascade reaction starting from the protected alcohol N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-2-phenylacetamide, which is oxidized to the corresponding aldehyde in the first reaction step, and then reacts with two equivalents of acetaldehyde to form the final product N-(2-((2S,4S,6S)-4,6-dihydroxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)ethyl)-2-phenylacetamide (phenylacetamide-lactol). To study this complex reaction, an enzyme reaction engineering approach was used, i.e. the kinetics of all reactions occurring in the cascade (including side reactions) were determined. The obtained kinetic model together with the simulations gave an insight into the system and indicated the best reactor mode for the studied reaction, which was fed-batch with acetaldehyde feed to minimize its negative effect on the enzyme activity during the reaction. The mathematical model of the process was developed and used to simulate different scenarios and to find the reaction conditions (enzyme and coenzyme concentration, substrate feed concentration and flow rate) at which the highest yield of phenylacetamide-lactol (75%) can be obtained. In the end, our goal was to show that this novel cascade route is an interesting alternative for the synthesis of the statin side chain precursor and that is why we also calculated an initial estimate of the potential value addition.
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- Martina Sudar
- University of Zagreb Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology Savska c. 16 HR-10000 Zagreb Croatia +385 1 4597 133 +385 1 4597 157 +385 1 4597 101
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- University of Zagreb Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology Savska c. 16 HR-10000 Zagreb Croatia +385 1 4597 133 +385 1 4597 157 +385 1 4597 101
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- University of Zagreb Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology Savska c. 16 HR-10000 Zagreb Croatia +385 1 4597 133 +385 1 4597 157 +385 1 4597 101
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- Technische Universität Darmstadt Peter-Grünberg-Straße 4 64287 Darmstadt Germany
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- Institute of Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia, Biotransformation and Bioactive Molecules Group, IQAC-CSIC Jordi Girona 18-26 08034 Barcelona Spain
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- Enzymicals AG Walther-Rathenau-Straße 49b 17489 Greifswald Germany
- piCHEM Forschungs-und Entwicklungs GmbH Parkring 3 8074 Raaba-Grambach Austria
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- Enzymicals AG Walther-Rathenau-Straße 49b 17489 Greifswald Germany
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- Prozomix Ltd Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 9HA UK
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- University of Zagreb Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology Savska c. 16 HR-10000 Zagreb Croatia +385 1 4597 133 +385 1 4597 157 +385 1 4597 101
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- Technische Universität Darmstadt Peter-Grünberg-Straße 4 64287 Darmstadt Germany
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- Institute of Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia, Biotransformation and Bioactive Molecules Group, IQAC-CSIC Jordi Girona 18-26 08034 Barcelona Spain
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- University of Zagreb Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology Savska c. 16 HR-10000 Zagreb Croatia +385 1 4597 133 +385 1 4597 157 +385 1 4597 101
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Michaud M, Nonglaton G, Anxionnaz-Minvielle Z. Wall-Immobilized Biocatalyst vs. Packed Bed in Miniaturized Continuous Reactors: Performances and Scale-Up. Chembiochem 2024; 25:e202400086. [PMID: 38618870 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202400086] [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: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Sustainable biocatalysis syntheses have gained considerable popularity over the years. However, further optimizations - notably to reduce costs - are required if the methods are to be successfully deployed in a range of areas. As part of this drive, various enzyme immobilization strategies have been studied, alongside process intensification from batch to continuous production. The flow bioreactor portfolio mainly ranges between packed bed reactors and wall-immobilized enzyme miniaturized reactors. Because of their simplicity, packed bed reactors are the most frequently encountered at lab-scale. However, at industrial scale, the growing pressure drop induced by the increase in equipment size hampers their implementation for some applications. Wall-immobilized miniaturized reactors require less pumping power, but a new problem arises due to their reduced enzyme-loading capacity. This review starts with a presentation of the current technology portfolio and a reminder of the metrics to be applied with flow bioreactors. Then, a benchmarking of the most recent relevant works is presented. The scale-up perspectives of the various options are presented in detail, highlighting key features of industrial requirements. One of the main objectives of this review is to clarify the strategies on which future study should center to maximize the performance of wall-immobilized enzyme reactors.
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- Maïté Michaud
- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CEA, LITEN, DTCH, Laboratoire Composants et Systèmes Thermiques (LCST), F-38000, Grenoble, France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CEA, LETI, DTIS, Plateforme de Recherche Intégration, fonctionnalisation de Surfaces et Microfabrication (PRISM), F-38000, Grenoble, France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CEA, LITEN, DTCH, Laboratoire Composants et Systèmes Thermiques (LCST), F-38000, Grenoble, France
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Siódmiak J, Dulęba J, Kocot N, Mastalerz R, Haraldsson GG, Marszałł MP, Siódmiak T. A New Approach in Lipase-Octyl-Agarose Biocatalysis of 2-Arylpropionic Acid Derivatives. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5084. [PMID: 38791124 PMCID: PMC11121684 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25105084] [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: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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The use of lipase immobilized on an octyl-agarose support to obtain the optically pure enantiomers of chiral drugs in reactions carried out in organic solvents is a great challenge for chemical and pharmaceutical sciences. Therefore, it is extremely important to develop optimal procedures to achieve a high enantioselectivity of the biocatalysts in the organic medium. Our paper describes a new approach to biocatalysis performed in an organic solvent with the use of CALB-octyl-agarose support including the application of a polypropylene reactor, an appropriate buffer for immobilization (Tris base-pH 9, 100 mM), a drying step, and then the storage of immobilized lipases in a climatic chamber or a refrigerator. An immobilized lipase B from Candida antarctica (CALB) was used in the kinetic resolution of (R,S)-flurbiprofen by enantioselective esterification with methanol, reaching a high enantiomeric excess (eep = 89.6 ± 2.0%). As part of the immobilization optimization, the influence of different buffers was investigated. The effect of the reactor material and the reaction medium on the lipase activity was also studied. Moreover, the stability of the immobilized lipases: lipase from Candida rugosa (CRL) and CALB during storage in various temperature and humidity conditions (climatic chamber and refrigerator) was tested. The application of the immobilized CALB in a polypropylene reactor allowed for receiving over 9-fold higher conversion values compared to the results achieved when conducting the reaction in a glass reactor, as well as approximately 30-fold higher conversion values in comparison with free lipase. The good stability of the CALB-octyl-agarose support was demonstrated. After 7 days of storage in a climatic chamber or refrigerator (with protection from humidity) approximately 60% higher conversion values were obtained compared to the results observed for the immobilized form that had not been stored. The new approach involving the application of the CALB-octyl-agarose support for reactions performed in organic solvents indicates a significant role of the polymer reactor material being used in achieving high catalytic activity.
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- Joanna Siódmiak
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 85-094 Bydgoszcz, Poland;
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 85-089 Bydgoszcz, Poland; (J.D.); (N.K.); (R.M.); (M.P.M.)
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical Biotechnology and Laboratory Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 71-251 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 85-089 Bydgoszcz, Poland; (J.D.); (N.K.); (R.M.); (M.P.M.)
- Doctoral School of Medical and Health Sciences, Jagiellonian University, Łazarza 16, 31-530 Kraków, Poland
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Medyczna 9, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 85-089 Bydgoszcz, Poland; (J.D.); (N.K.); (R.M.); (M.P.M.)
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 85-089 Bydgoszcz, Poland; (J.D.); (N.K.); (R.M.); (M.P.M.)
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 85-089 Bydgoszcz, Poland; (J.D.); (N.K.); (R.M.); (M.P.M.)
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical Biotechnology and Laboratory Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 71-251 Szczecin, Poland
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Wang Y, Zhao H, Yang C, Fang L, Zheng L, Lv H, Stavropoulos P, Ai L, Zhang J. Chiral Recognition of Chiral (Hetero)Cyclic Derivatives Probed by Tetraaza Macrocyclic Chiral Solvating Agents via 1H NMR Spectroscopy. Anal Chem 2024; 96:5188-5194. [PMID: 38506628 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c05395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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In the field of chiral recognition, chiral cyclic organic compounds, especially heterocyclic organic compounds, have attracted little attention and have been rarely studied as chiral substrates by means of 1H NMR spectroscopy. In this paper, enantiomers of thiohydantoin derivatives, representing typical five-membered N,N-heterocycles, have been synthesized and utilized for assignment of absolute configuration and analysis of enantiomeric excess. All enantiomers have been successfully differentiated with the assistance of novel tetraaza macrocyclic chiral solvating agents (TAMCSAs) by 1H NMR spectroscopy. Surprisingly, unprecedented nonequivalent chemical shift values (up to 2.052 ppm) of the NH proton of substrates have been observed, a new milestone in the evaluation of enantiomers. To better understand the intermolecular interactions between host and guest, Job plots and theoretical calculations of (S)-G1 and (R)-G1 with TAMCSA 1a were investigated and revealed significant geometric differentiation between the diastereomers. In order to evaluate practical applications of the present systems in analyzing optical purity of chiral substrates, enantiomeric excesses of a typical substrate (G1) with different optical compositions in the presence of a representative TAMCSA (1a) can be accurately calculated based on the integration of the NH proton's signal peaks. Importantly, this work provides a significant breakthrough in exploring and developing the chiral recognition of chiral heterocyclic organic compounds by 1H NMR spectroscopy.
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- Yu Wang
- College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Information Photonics and Communications, School of Science, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Beijing 100876, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, Missouri 65409, United States
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- College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China
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Rossino G, Marchese E, Galli G, Verde F, Finizio M, Serra M, Linciano P, Collina S. Peptides as Therapeutic Agents: Challenges and Opportunities in the Green Transition Era. Molecules 2023; 28:7165. [PMID: 37894644 PMCID: PMC10609221 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28207165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Peptides are at the cutting edge of contemporary research for new potent, selective, and safe therapeutical agents. Their rise has reshaped the pharmaceutical landscape, providing solutions to challenges that traditional small molecules often cannot address. A wide variety of natural and modified peptides have been obtained and studied, and many others are advancing in clinical trials, covering multiple therapeutic areas. As the demand for peptide-based therapies grows, so does the need for sustainable and environmentally friendly synthesis methods. Traditional peptide synthesis, while effective, often involves environmentally draining processes, generating significant waste and consuming vast resources. The integration of green chemistry offers sustainable alternatives, prioritizing eco-friendly processes, waste reduction, and energy conservation. This review delves into the transformative potential of applying green chemistry principles to peptide synthesis by discussing relevant examples of the application of such approaches to the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with a peptide structure and how these efforts are critical for an effective green transition era in the pharmaceutical field.
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- Giacomo Rossino
- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.R.); (E.M.); (M.S.); (P.L.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.R.); (E.M.); (M.S.); (P.L.)
- Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia”, Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.R.); (E.M.); (M.S.); (P.L.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.R.); (E.M.); (M.S.); (P.L.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.R.); (E.M.); (M.S.); (P.L.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.R.); (E.M.); (M.S.); (P.L.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.R.); (E.M.); (M.S.); (P.L.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.R.); (E.M.); (M.S.); (P.L.)
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Geraili Daronkola H, Vila Verde A. Prevalence and mechanism of synergistic carboxylate-cation-water interactions in halophilic proteins. Biophys J 2023; 122:2577-2589. [PMID: 37179455 PMCID: PMC10323026 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpj.2023.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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The cytoplasmic proteins of some halophilic organisms remain stable and functional at multimolar concentrations of KCl, i.e., under conditions that most mesophilic proteins cannot withstand. Their stability arises from their unusual amino acid composition. The most dramatic difference between halophilic and mesophilic proteins is that the former are rich in acidic amino acids. It has been proposed that one of the evolutionary driving forces for this difference is the occurrence of synergistic interactions between multiple acidic amino acids at the surface of the protein, the potassium cations in solution, and water. We investigate this possibility with molecular dynamics simulations, using high-quality force fields for the protein-water, protein-ion, and ion-ion interactions. We create a rigorous thermodynamic definition of interactions between acidic amino acids on proteins that can be used to distinguish between synergistic, noninteracting and interfering interactions. Our results demonstrate that synergistic interactions between neighboring acidic amino acids in halophilic proteins are frequent at multimolar KCl concentration. Synergistic interactions have an electrostatic origin, and are associated with stronger water-to-carboxylate hydrogen bonds than for acidic amino acids without synergistic interactions. Synergistic interactions are not observed in minimal systems of carboxylates, indicating that the protein environment is critical for their emergence. Our results demonstrate that synergistic interactions are neither associated with rigid amino acid orientations nor with highly structured and slow moving water networks, as had been originally proposed. Moreover, synergistic interactions can also be found in unfolded protein conformations. However, because these conformations are only a small subset of the unfolded state ensemble, synergistic interactions should contribute to the net stabilization of the folded state.
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- Hosein Geraili Daronkola
- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Department of Theory & Bio-Systems, Potsdam, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Department of Theory & Bio-Systems, Potsdam, Germany.
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Gong M, Wang Y, Bao D, Jiang S, Chen H, Shang J, Wang X, Hnin Yu H, Zou G. Improving cold-adaptability of mesophilic cellulase complex with a novel mushroom cellobiohydrolase for efficient low-temperature ensiling. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 376:128888. [PMID: 36925076 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.128888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Low ambient temperature poses a challenge for rice straw-silage processing in cold climate regions, as cold limits enzyme and microbial activity in silages. Here, a novel cold-active cellobiohydrolase (VvCBHI-I) was isolated from Volvariella volvacea, which exhibited outstanding cellobiohydrolase activity at 10-30 °C. The crude cellulase complex in the VvCBHI-I-expressing transformant T1 retained 50% relative activity at 10 °C, while the wildtype Trichoderma reesei showed <5% of the activity. VvCBHI-I greatly improved the saccharification efficiency of the cellulase complex with pretreated rice straw as substrate at 10 °C. In rice straw silage, pH (<4.5) and lactic acid content (>4.6%) remained stable after 15-day ensiling with the cellulase complex from T1 and Lactobacillus plantarum. Moreover, the proportions of cellulose and hemicellulose decreased to 29.84% ± 0.15% and 21.25% ± 0.26% of the dried material. This demonstrates the crucial potential of mushroom-derived cold-active cellobiohydrolases in successful ensiling in cold regions.
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- Ming Gong
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetics and Breeding, Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agriculture Science, 1000 Jinqi Rd, Fengxian 201403, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetics and Breeding, Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agriculture Science, 1000 Jinqi Rd, Fengxian 201403, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetics and Breeding, Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agriculture Science, 1000 Jinqi Rd, Fengxian 201403, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetics and Breeding, Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agriculture Science, 1000 Jinqi Rd, Fengxian 201403, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetics and Breeding, Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agriculture Science, 1000 Jinqi Rd, Fengxian 201403, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetics and Breeding, Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agriculture Science, 1000 Jinqi Rd, Fengxian 201403, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetics and Breeding, Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agriculture Science, 1000 Jinqi Rd, Fengxian 201403, Shanghai, China
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- Microbiology Laboratory, Botany Department, University of Mandalay, 73 & 41 Street, Maharaungmyay Township, Mandalay Division, Myanmar
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetics and Breeding, Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agriculture Science, 1000 Jinqi Rd, Fengxian 201403, Shanghai, China.
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Metagenomic Type IV Aminotransferases Active toward (R)-Methylbenzylamine. Catalysts 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/catal13030587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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Aminotransferases (ATs) are pyridoxal 5′-phosphate-dependent enzymes that catalyze the reversible transfer of an amino group from an amino donor to a keto substrate. ATs are promising biocatalysts that are replacing traditional chemical routes for the production of chiral amines. In this study, an in silico-screening of a metagenomic library isolated from the Curonian Lagoon identified 11 full-length fold type IV aminotransferases that were successfully expressed and used for substrate profiling. Three of them (AT-872, AT-1132, and AT-4421) were active toward (R)-methylbenzylamine. Purified proteins showed activity with L- and D-amino acids and various aromatic compounds such as (R)-1-aminotetraline. AT-872 and AT-1132 exhibited thermostability and retained about 55% and 80% of their activities, respectively, even after 24 h of incubation at 50 °C. Active site modeling revealed that AT-872 and AT-4421 have an unusual active site environment similar to the AT of Haliscomenobacter hydrossis, while AT-1132 appeared to be structurally related to the AT from thermophilic archaea Geoglobus acetivorans. Thus, we have identified and characterized PLP fold type IV ATs that were active toward both amino acids and a variety of (R)-amines.
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Salinas G, Malacarne F, Bonetti G, Cirilli R, Benincori T, Arnaboldi S, Kuhn A. Wireless electromechanical enantio-responsive valves. Chirality 2023; 35:110-117. [PMID: 36513396 DOI: 10.1002/chir.23521] [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: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Microfluidic valves based on chemically responsive materials have gained considerable attention in recent years. Herein, a wireless enantio-responsive valve triggered by bipolar electrochemistry combined with chiral recognition is reported. A conducting polymer actuator functionalized with the enantiomers of an inherently chiral oligomer was used as bipolar valve to cover a tube loaded with a dye and immersed in a solution containing chiral analytes. When an electric field is applied, the designed actuator shows a reversible cantilever-type deflection, allowing the release of the dye from the reservoir. The tube can be opened and closed by simply switching the polarity of the system. Qualitative results show the successful release of the colorant, driven by chirality and redox reactions occurring at the bipolar valve. The device works well even in the presence of chemically different chiral analytes in the same solution. These systems open up new possibilities in the field of microfluidics, including also controlled drug delivery applications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Gerardo Salinas
- Univ. Bordeaux, CNRS, Bordeaux INP, ISM UMR 5255, Pessac, France
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- Dip. di Scienza e Alta Tecnologia, Univ. degli Studi dell'Insubria, Como, Italy
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- Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Centro Nazionale per il Controllo e la Valutazione dei Farmaci, Rome, Italy
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- Dip. di Scienza e Alta Tecnologia, Univ. degli Studi dell'Insubria, Como, Italy
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- Univ. Bordeaux, CNRS, Bordeaux INP, ISM UMR 5255, Pessac, France
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Design and Applications of Enzyme-Linked Nanostructured Materials for Efficient Bio-catalysis. Top Catal 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11244-022-01770-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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