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Herman RA, Ayepa E, Zhang WX, Li ZN, Zhu X, Ackah M, Yuan SS, You S, Wang J. Molecular modification and biotechnological applications of microbial aspartic proteases. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2024; 44:388-413. [PMID: 36842994 DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2023.2171850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/28/2023]
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The growing preference for incorporating microbial aspartic proteases in industries is due to their high catalytic function and high degree of substrate selectivity. These properties, however, are attributable to molecular alterations in their structure and a variety of other characteristics. Molecular tools, functional genomics, and genome editing technologies coupled with other biotechnological approaches have aided in improving the potential of industrially important microbial proteases by addressing some of their major limitations, such as: low catalytic efficiency, low conversion rates, low thermostability, and less enzyme yield. However, the native folding within their full domain is dependent on a surrounding structure which challenges their functionality in substrate conversion, mainly due to their mutual interactions in the context of complex systems. Hence, manipulating their structure and controlling their expression systems could potentially produce enzymes with high selectivity and catalytic functions. The proteins produced by microbial aspartic proteases are industrially capable and far-reaching in regulating certain harmful distinctive industrial processes and the benefits of being eco-friendly. This review provides: an update on current trends and gaps in microbial protease biotechnology, exploring the relevant recombinant strategies and molecular technologies widely used in expression platforms for engineering microbial aspartic proteases, as well as their potential industrial and biotechnological applications.
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- Richard Ansah Herman
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, P.R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, P. R. China
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- Oil Palm Research Institute, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Kusi, Ghana
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs, Sericultural Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang, P.R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs, Sericultural Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang, P.R. China
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Takenaka S, Ogawa C, Uemura M, Umeki T, Kimura Y, Yokota S, Doi M. Identification and characterization of extracellular enzymes secreted by Aspergillus spp. involved in lipolysis and lipid-antioxidation during katsuobushi fermentation and ripening. Int J Food Microbiol 2021; 353:109299. [PMID: 34153828 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2021.109299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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A mild-flavored soup stock made from katsuobushi is an important element of traditional Japanese cuisine and is the basic seasoning responsible for the taste. Fermented and ripened katsuobushi, known as karebushi, is manufactured by simmering skipjack tuna that is then smoke-dried, fermented, and ripened in a repeated molding process by five dominant Aspergillus species. Here, our aim was to characterize and identify the lipolytic enzymes secreted by the dominant Aspergillus species, especially A. chevalieri and A. pseudoglaucus, which are involved in hydrolyzing lipids during the molding process. The crude enzyme preparations from the five Aspergillus spp. cultivated on katsuobushi solid medium hydrolyzed triglycerides in fish oil, and more saturated and unsaturated fatty acids (C16:0, C16:1, C18:0, C18:1) were produced than major polyunsaturated fatty acids (C20:5, C22:6). On the basis of ion exchange chromatograms, the composition of the lipolytic enzymes was different in the five species. There was at least one active fraction with high hydrolytic activity toward fish oil in four of the Aspergillus spp., but not A. sydowii; the lipolytic enzyme secreted by A. sydowii had quite high activity toward the artificial substrate p-nitrophenyl butyrate, but low activity toward the natural oil. The lipolytic fractions from A. chevalieri and A. pseudoglaucus were further purified by hydrophobic interaction chromatography then gel-filtration chromatography; LC-MS-MS Mascot analysis identified a variety of lipolytic enzymes, including cutinase, esterase, phospholipase, and carboxyl esterase in the lipolytic fractions from these species. The identified enzymes had 30%-70% identity to previously reported or manually annotated lipases or esterases from taxa other than Aspergillus. The different lipolytic enzymes likely acted on triglycerides in the katsuobushi fish oil. Furthermore, catalase B and Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase, which limit oxidative damage of lipids, were also identified. These antioxidant enzymes may prevent lipid oxidation and rancidity as the lipolytic enzymes hydrolyze lipids during the long fermentation and ripening process. Umami and richness tastes tended to increase in extracts from culture of protease- and peptidase-producing A. sydowii. Our results will aid in the selection and application of desirable strains of Aspergillus species as starter cultures to improve the storage and quality of fermented and ripened karebushi.
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- Shinji Takenaka
- Division of Agrobioscience, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan.
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- Division of Agrobioscience, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Division of Agrobioscience, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Division of Agrobioscience, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Division of Agrobioscience, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Marutomo Co., Ltd., 1696 Kominato, Iyo, Ehime 799-3192, Japan
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- Marutomo Co., Ltd., 1696 Kominato, Iyo, Ehime 799-3192, Japan
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Kadooka C, Nakamura E, Kubo S, Okutsu K, Yoshizaki Y, Takamine K, Tamaki H, Futagami T. Analysis of the fungal population involved in Katsuobushi production. J GEN APPL MICROBIOL 2020; 66:239-243. [PMID: 32009019 DOI: 10.2323/jgam.2019.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Naturally occurring fungi have been used in the traditional production of dried bonito, Katsuobushi, in Japan. In this study, we analyzed the fungal population present during Katsuobushi production. Amplicon sequence analysis of ITS1 indicated that Aspergillus spp. are predominant throughout the production process. In addition, culture-dependent analyzes identified three species Aspergillus chevalieri, Aspergillus montevidensis, and Aspergillus sydowii, based on sequencing of benA, caM, and rpb2 genes. A. chevalieri isolates were classified into teleomorphic and anamorphic strains based on morphological analysis. A. chevarieri was the dominant species throughout the production process, whereas A. montevidensis increased and A. sydowii decreased in abundance during Katsuobushi production. Our study will enhance the understanding of fungal species involved in traditional Katsuobushi production.
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- Chihiro Kadooka
- Education and Research Center for Fermentation Studies, Faculty of Agriculture, Kagoshima University.,United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Kagoshima University
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- Education and Research Center for Fermentation Studies, Faculty of Agriculture, Kagoshima University
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- Division of Instrumental Analysis, Research Support Center, Kagoshima University
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- Education and Research Center for Fermentation Studies, Faculty of Agriculture, Kagoshima University
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- Education and Research Center for Fermentation Studies, Faculty of Agriculture, Kagoshima University.,United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Kagoshima University
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- Education and Research Center for Fermentation Studies, Faculty of Agriculture, Kagoshima University.,United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Kagoshima University
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- Education and Research Center for Fermentation Studies, Faculty of Agriculture, Kagoshima University.,United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Kagoshima University
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- Education and Research Center for Fermentation Studies, Faculty of Agriculture, Kagoshima University.,United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Kagoshima University
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Takenaka S, Nakabayashi R, Ogawa C, Kimura Y, Yokota S, Doi M. Characterization of surface Aspergillus community involved in traditional fermentation and ripening of katsuobushi. Int J Food Microbiol 2020; 327:108654. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2020.108654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2019] [Revised: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Jun JY, Jung MJ, Kum JS, Kim GW, Jung JH, Sim JM, Jeong IH, Kim BM. Physiochemical Changes in Lipid-rich Mackerel during the Preparation of Smoked Mold Ripened Meat Products. JOURNAL OF AQUATIC FOOD PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/10498850.2020.1770910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Joon-Young Jun
- Division of Strategic Food Technology Research, Korea Food Research Institute, Gangneung, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Strategic Food Technology Research, Korea Food Research Institute, Gangneung, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Strategic Food Technology Research, Korea Food Research Institute, Gangneung, Republic of Korea
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- Center of Marine Biotechnology, Gangneung Science and Industry Promotion Agency, Gangneung, Republic of Korea
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- Center of Marine Biotechnology, Gangneung Science and Industry Promotion Agency, Gangneung, Republic of Korea
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- Center of Marine Biotechnology, Gangneung Science and Industry Promotion Agency, Gangneung, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Food Science and Technology, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Strategic Food Technology Research, Korea Food Research Institute, Gangneung, Republic of Korea
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Guo Y, Tu T, Zheng J, Bai Y, Huang H, Su X, Wang Y, Wang Y, Yao B, Luo H. Improvement of BsAPA Aspartic Protease Thermostability via Autocatalysis-Resistant Mutation. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2019; 67:10505-10512. [PMID: 31462045 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.9b03959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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An aspartic protease gene (Bsapa) was cloned from Bispora sp. MEY-1 and expressed in Pichia pastoris. The recombinant BsAPA showed maximal activity at pH 3.0 and 75 °C and remained stable at 70 °C and below, indicating the thermostable nature of BsAPA. However, heat inactivation still limits the application of BsAPA. To further improve its thermostability, an autocatalysis site (L205-F206) in BsAPA was identified and three mutants (F193W, K204P, and A371V) were generated based on the analysis of the structure neighboring the autocatalysis site. These mutants have improved thermostability, and their half-life at 75 °C increased by 0.5-, 0.2-, and 0.3-fold, respectively. A triple-site mutant (F193W/K204P/A371V) was generated, with 1.5-fold increased half-life at 80 and a 10.7 °C increased Tm, compared with those of the wild-type. These results indicate that autocatalysis of aspartic protease reduces enzyme thermostability. Furthermore, site-directed mutagenesis at regions near the autocatalysis site is an efficient approach to improve aspartic protease thermostability.
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- Yujie Guo
- Key Laboratory for Feed Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Feed Research Institute , Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences , No. 18 12 Zhongguancun South Street , Beijing 100081 , P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Feed Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Feed Research Institute , Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences , No. 18 12 Zhongguancun South Street , Beijing 100081 , P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Feed Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Feed Research Institute , Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences , No. 18 12 Zhongguancun South Street , Beijing 100081 , P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Feed Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Feed Research Institute , Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences , No. 18 12 Zhongguancun South Street , Beijing 100081 , P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Feed Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Feed Research Institute , Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences , No. 18 12 Zhongguancun South Street , Beijing 100081 , P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Feed Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Feed Research Institute , Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences , No. 18 12 Zhongguancun South Street , Beijing 100081 , P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Feed Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Feed Research Institute , Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences , No. 18 12 Zhongguancun South Street , Beijing 100081 , P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Feed Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Feed Research Institute , Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences , No. 18 12 Zhongguancun South Street , Beijing 100081 , P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Feed Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Feed Research Institute , Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences , No. 18 12 Zhongguancun South Street , Beijing 100081 , P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Feed Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Feed Research Institute , Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences , No. 18 12 Zhongguancun South Street , Beijing 100081 , P. R. China
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Lim L, Senba H, Kimura Y, Yokota S, Doi M, Yoshida KI, Takenaka S. Influences of N-linked glycosylation on the biochemical properties of aspartic protease from Aspergillus glaucus MA0196. Process Biochem 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2018.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Takenaka S, Lim L, Fukami T, Yokota S, Doi M. Isolation and characterization of an aspartic protease able to hydrolyze and decolorize heme proteins from Aspergillus glaucus. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2019; 99:2042-2047. [PMID: 30187473 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.9339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2018] [Revised: 07/17/2018] [Accepted: 08/29/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The xerophilic Aspergillus molds, Aspergillus glaucus and Aspergillus repens, have been used in the ripening and fermentation of dried tuna bonito (katsuobushi). These molds, and especially their extracellular hydrolytic enzymes, may also be of wider industrial value. RESULTS Aspergillus glaucus strain MA0196 produces different types of hydrolytic enzymes, including amylase, serine protease, aspartic protease, lipase and cellulase, depending on the composition of the medium. We characterized several of these enzymes, focusing on a glycosylated aspartic protease. The results showed that the lower the d-glucose concentration in the medium, the higher the degree of protease glycosylation, with excess glycosylation tending to decrease protease activity. The molecular mass of the glycosylated protease as determined by gel filtration and sodium dodecyl sulphate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis was 243 and 253 kDa, respectively. The chemically deglycosylated protease had a molecular mass of only 46 kDa. The amount of myoglobin-decolorizing activity was similar to that of a previously reported aspartic protease from A. repens strain MK82. However, the strain MA0196 protease more broadly hydrolyzed myoglobin and hemoglobins than did the strain MK82 protease. CONCLUSION The results of the present study demonstrate the potential utility of Aspergillus molds as a functionally new microbial resource for industrial applications such as the bleaching of heme proteins. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Shinji Takenaka
- Division of Agrobioscience, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Agrobioscience, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Agrobioscience, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan
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Liu H, Zhang R, Li L, Zhou L, Xu Y. The high expression of Aspergillus pseudoglaucus protease in Escherichia coli for hydrolysis of soy protein and milk protein. Prep Biochem Biotechnol 2018; 48:725-733. [PMID: 30303449 DOI: 10.1080/10826068.2018.1508035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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The hydrolysates of soy protein and milk protein are nutritional and functional food ingredients. Aspergillus pseudoglaucus aspergillopepsin I (App) is an acidic protease, including signal peptide, propeptide, and catalytic domain. Here, we cloned the catalytic domain App with or without propeptide in Escherichia coli. The results showed that the App without propeptide was not expressed or did not exhibit activity and App with propeptide (proApp) was highly expressed with a specific activity of 903 U/mg. Moreover, the denaturation temperature of proApp was 4.1 °C higher than App's. The proApp showed 104 U/mg and 252 U/mg hydrolysis activities towards soy protein and milk protein under acidic conditions. By RP-HPLC analysis, the peptides obtained from the hydrolysates of soy protein and milk protein were hydrophilic peptides. This work first demonstrates efficient proteolysis of soy protein and milk protein through the functional expression of full-length proApp, which will likely have valuable industrial applications.
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- Haiyan Liu
- a Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education and School of Biotechnology , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , P. R. China
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- a Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education and School of Biotechnology , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , P. R. China
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- a Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education and School of Biotechnology , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , P. R. China
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- a Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education and School of Biotechnology , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , P. R. China
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- a Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education and School of Biotechnology , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , P. R. China
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Biochemical and milk-clotting properties and mapping of catalytic subsites of an extracellular aspartic peptidase from basidiomycete fungus Phanerochaete chrysosporium. Food Chem 2017; 225:45-54. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2016] [Revised: 12/21/2016] [Accepted: 01/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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da Silva RR. Bacterial and Fungal Proteolytic Enzymes: Production, Catalysis and Potential Applications. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2017; 183:1-19. [DOI: 10.1007/s12010-017-2427-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2016] [Accepted: 01/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Immunostimulatory effect of dried bonito extract on mouse macrophage cell lines and mouse primary peritoneal macrophages. Cytotechnology 2017; 69:229-244. [PMID: 28084562 DOI: 10.1007/s10616-016-0053-4] [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: 09/21/2016] [Accepted: 12/07/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Dried bonito is a preserved food used in Japan, which contains abundant flavor ingredients and functional substances. We focused on the immunostimulatory effect of dried bonito extract (DBE) on mouse macrophage-like J774.1 cells, RAW264.7 cells, and mouse primary peritoneal macrophages. DBE significantly stimulated the production of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) by both J774.1 cells and peritoneal macrophages by enhancing the cytokine gene expression levels. In addition, DBE stimulated nitric oxide production by enhancing the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase in RAW264.7 cells. DBE also increased the phagocytosis activity of J774.1 cells. Immunoblot analysis revealed that DBE has an immunostimulatory effect on macrophages through activation of mitogen-activated protein kinase and nuclear factor-κB cascades. TNF-α production enhanced by DBE was partially inhibited by treatment with TLR4 inhibitor TAK-242, whereas IL-6 production enhanced by DBE was almost inhibited. These results suggested that DBE is thought to strongly stimulate the TLR4 signaling pathway for macrophage activation, and its activation is also involved in other signaling. Finally, the phagocytosis activity of peritoneal macrophages from DBE-administered BALB/c mice increased significantly, suggesting that DBE has the potential to stimulate macrophage activity in vivo. In conclusion, these data indicated that DBE contributes to activating host defense against pathogens by activating innate immunity.
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Takenaka S, Umeda M, Senba H, Koyama D, Tanaka K, Yoshida KI, Doi M. Heterologous expression and characterisation of the Aspergillus aspartic protease involved in the hydrolysis and decolorisation of red-pigmented proteins. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2017; 97:95-101. [PMID: 26919469 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.7688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2015] [Revised: 02/16/2016] [Accepted: 02/22/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Aspergillus repens strain MK82 produces an aspartic protease (PepA_MK82) that efficiently decolorises red-pigmented proteins during dried bonito fermentation. However, further expansion of the industrial applications of PepA_MK82 requires the high-level production and efficient preparation of the recombinant enzyme. RESULTS The genomic DNA and cDNA fragments encoding the protease were cloned from strain MK82 and sequenced. Phylogenetic analysis of PepA_MK82 and comparisons with previously reported fungal aspartic proteases showed that PepA_MK 82 clusters with different groups of these enzymes. Heterologous expression of PepA_MK82 in Pichia pastoris yielded preparations of higher purity than obtained with an Escherichia coli expression system. Total protease activity in a 100-mL culture of the P. pastoris transformant was 14 times higher than that from an equivalent culture of A. repense MK82. The recombinant PepA_MK82 was easily obtained via acetone precipitation; the final recovery was 83%. PepA_MK82 and its recombinant had similar characteristics in terms of their optimal pH, thermostability, and decolorisation activity. The recombinant was also able to decolorise flaked, dried bonito and to bleach a blood-stained cloth. CONCLUSION Given its ability to hydrolyse and decolorise red-pigmented proteins, recombinant PepA_MK8 can be exploited in the food industry and as a stain-removal agent in laundry applications. © 2016 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Shinji Takenaka
- Division of Agrobioscience, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada-ku, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
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- Division of Agrobioscience, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada-ku, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
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- Division of Agrobioscience, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada-ku, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
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- Marutomo Co., Ltd, 1696 Kominato, Iyo, Ehime, 799-3192, Japan
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- Organization of Advanced Science and Technology, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada-ku, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
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- Division of Agrobioscience, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada-ku, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
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- Marutomo Co., Ltd, 1696 Kominato, Iyo, Ehime, 799-3192, Japan
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Evaluation of the catalytic specificity, biochemical properties, and milk clotting abilities of an aspartic peptidase from Rhizomucor miehei. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 43:1059-69. [DOI: 10.1007/s10295-016-1780-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2016] [Accepted: 04/28/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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In this study, we detail the specificity of an aspartic peptidase from Rhizomucor miehei and evaluate the effects of this peptidase on clotting milk using the peptide sequence of k-casein (Abz-LSFMAIQ-EDDnp) and milk powder. Molecular mass of the peptidase was estimated at 37 kDa, and optimum activity was achieved at pH 5.5 and 55 °C. The peptidase was stable at pH values ranging from 3 to 5 and temperatures of up 45 °C for 60 min. Dramatic reductions in proteolytic activity were observed with exposure to sodium dodecyl sulfate, and aluminum and copper (II) chloride. Peptidase was inhibited by pepstatin A, and mass spectrometry analysis identified four peptide fragments (TWSISYGDGSSASGILAK, ASNGGGGEYIFGGYDSTK, GSLTTVPIDNSR, and GWWGITVDRA), similar to rhizopuspepsin. The analysis of catalytic specificity showed that the coagulant activity of the peptidase was higher than the proteolytic activity and that there was a preference for aromatic, basic, and nonpolar amino acids, particularly methionine, with specific cleavage of the peptide bond between phenylalanine and methionine. Thus, this peptidase may function as an important alternative enzyme in milk clotting during the preparation of cheese.
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