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Magwaza B, Amobonye A, Pillai S. Microbial β-glucosidases: Recent advances and applications. Biochimie 2024; 225:49-67. [PMID: 38734124 DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2024.05.009] [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: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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The global β-glucosidase market is currently estimated at ∼400 million USD, and it is expected to double in the next six years; a trend that is mainly ascribed to the demand for the enzyme for biofuel processing. Microbial β-glucosidase, particularly, has thus garnered significant attention due to its ease of production, catalytic efficiency, and versatility, which have all facilitated its biotechnological potential across different industries. Hence, there are continued efforts to screen, produce, purify, characterize and evaluate the industrial applicability of β-glucosidase from actinomycetes, bacteria, fungi, and yeasts. With this rising demand for β-glucosidase, various cost-effective and efficient approaches are being explored to discover, redesign, and enhance their production and functional properties. Thus, this present review provides an up-to-date overview of advancements in the utilization of microbial β-glucosidases as "Emerging Green Tools" in 21st-century industries. In this regard, focus was placed on the use of recombinant technology, protein engineering, and immobilization techniques targeted at improving the industrial applicability of the enzyme. Furthermore, insights were given into the recent progress made in conventional β-glucosidase production, their industrial applications, as well as the current commercial status-with a focus on the patents.
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- Buka Magwaza
- Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Durban University of Technology, P. O. Box 1334, Durban, 4000, South Africa.
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Durban University of Technology, P. O. Box 1334, Durban, 4000, South Africa.
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Durban University of Technology, P. O. Box 1334, Durban, 4000, South Africa.
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Mo H, Chen X, Tang M, Qu Y, Li Z, Liu W, Yang C, Chen Y, Sun J, Yang H, Du G. Expression of a thermostable glucose-stimulated β-glucosidase from a hot-spring metagenome and its promising application to produce gardenia blue. Bioorg Chem 2024; 143:107036. [PMID: 38141330 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2023.107036] [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: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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This study reports a thermostable glucose-stimulated β-glucosidase, BglY442, from hot-spring metagenomic data that was cloned and expressed in Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3). The molecular mass of recombinant BglY442 was 69.9 kDa and was used in the production of gardenia blue. The recombinant BglY442 showed its maximum activity at pH 6.0 and 75 °C, maintained 50 % activity at 70 °C for 36 h, presented over 90 % activity in a broad pH range and a wide range of pH stability. Moreover, BglY442 exhibited excellent tolerance toward methanol and ethanol. The specific activity of BglY442 was 235 U/mg at pH 6.0 and 75 °C with 10 mM pNPG as substrate. BglY442 activity increased by over fourfold with 2 M glucose or xylose. Specifically, the enzyme kinetics of BglY442 seem to be non-Michaelis-Menten kinetics or atypical kinetics because the Michaelis-Menten saturation kinetics were not observed with pNPG, oNPG or geniposide as substrates. Under optimum conditions, geniposide was dehydrated by BglY442 and reacted with nine amino acids respectively by the one-pot method. Only the Arg or Met derived pigments showed bright blue, and these two pigments had similar ultraviolet absorption spectra. The OD590 nm of GB was detected to be 1.06 after 24 h with the addition of Arg and 1.61 after 36 h with the addition of Met. The intermediate was elucidated and identified as ginipin. Molecular docking analysis indicated that the enzyme had a similar catalytic mechanism to the reported GH1 Bgls. BglY442 exhibited potential for gardenia blue production by the one-pot method. With outstanding thermostability and glucose tolerance, BglY442 should be considered a potential β-glucosidase in biotechnology applications.
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- Haiying Mo
- Yunnan Minzu University, Key Laboratory of Chemistry in Ethnic Medicinal Resources Ministry of Education, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Yunnan Minzu University, Key Laboratory of Chemistry in Ethnic Medicinal Resources Ministry of Education, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Yunnan Minzu University, Key Laboratory of Chemistry in Ethnic Medicinal Resources Ministry of Education, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Yunnan Minzu University, Key Laboratory of Chemistry in Ethnic Medicinal Resources Ministry of Education, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Yunnan Minzu University, Key Laboratory of Chemistry in Ethnic Medicinal Resources Ministry of Education, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Yunnan Minzu University, Key Laboratory of Chemistry in Ethnic Medicinal Resources Ministry of Education, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Yunnan Minzu University, Key Laboratory of Chemistry in Ethnic Medicinal Resources Ministry of Education, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Yunnan Minzu University, Key Laboratory of Chemistry in Ethnic Medicinal Resources Ministry of Education, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Yunnan Minzu University, Key Laboratory of Chemistry in Ethnic Medicinal Resources Ministry of Education, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Yunnan Minzu University, School of Chemistry and Environment, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
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- Yunnan Minzu University, Key Laboratory of Chemistry in Ethnic Medicinal Resources Ministry of Education, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
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Huang YY, Lv ZH, Zheng HZ, Zhu Q, Liu MT, Sang P, Wang F, Zhu D, Xian WD, Yin YR. Characterization of a thermophilic and glucose-tolerant GH1 β-glucosidase from hot springs and its prospective application in corn stover degradation. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1286682. [PMID: 38179451 PMCID: PMC10764553 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1286682] [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: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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Introduction β-Glucosidase serves as the pivotal rate-limiting enzyme in the cellulose degradation process, facilitating the hydrolysis of cellobiose and cellooligosaccharides into glucose. However, the widespread application of numerous β-glucosidases is hindered by their limited thermostability and low glucose tolerance, particularly in elevated-temperature and high-glucose environments. Methods This study presents an analysis of a β-glucosidase gene belonging to the GH1 family, denoted lqbg8, which was isolated from the metagenomic repository of Hehua hot spring located in Tengchong, China. Subsequently, the gene was cloned and heterologously expressed in Escherichia coli BL21(DE3). Post expression, the recombinant β-glucosidase (LQBG8) underwent purification through a Ni affinity chromatography column, thereby enabling the in-depth exploration of its enzymatic properties. Results LQBG8 had an optimal temperature of 70°C and an optimum pH of 5.6. LQBG8 retained 100 and 70% of its maximum activity after 2-h incubation periods at 65°C and 70°C, respectively. Moreover, even following exposure to pH ranges of 3.0-10.0 for 24 h, LQBG8 retained approximately 80% of its initial activity. Notably, the enzymatic prowess of LQBG8 remained substantial at glucose concentrations of up to 3 M, with a retention of over 60% relative activity. The kinetic parameters of LQBG8 were characterized using cellobiose as substrate, with Km and Vmax values of 28 ± 1.9 mg/mL and 55 ± 3.2 μmol/min/mg, respectively. Furthermore, the introduction of LQBG8 (at a concentration of 0.03 mg/mL) into a conventional cellulase reaction system led to an impressive 43.7% augmentation in glucose yield from corn stover over a 24-h period. Molecular dynamics simulations offered valuable insights into LQBG8's thermophilic nature, attributing its robust stability to reduced fluctuations, conformational changes, and heightened structural rigidity in comparison to mesophilic β-glucosidases. Discussion In summation, its thermophilic, thermostable, and glucose-tolerant attributes, render LQBG8 ripe for potential applications across diverse domains encompassing food, feed, and the production of lignocellulosic ethanol.
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- Yu-Ying Huang
- College of Agriculture and Biological Science, Dali University, Dali, China
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- College of Agriculture and Biological Science, Dali University, Dali, China
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- College of Agriculture and Biological Science, Dali University, Dali, China
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- College of Agriculture and Biological Science, Dali University, Dali, China
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- College of Agriculture and Biological Science, Dali University, Dali, China
- Key Laboratory of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Department of Education of Yunnan Province, Dali University, Dali, China
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- College of Agriculture and Biological Science, Dali University, Dali, China
- Key Laboratory of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Department of Education of Yunnan Province, Dali University, Dali, China
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- College of Agriculture and Biological Science, Dali University, Dali, China
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- College of Agriculture and Biological Science, Dali University, Dali, China
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- Marine Microorganism Ecological and Application Lab, Marine Science and Technology College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, China
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- College of Agriculture and Biological Science, Dali University, Dali, China
- Key Laboratory of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Department of Education of Yunnan Province, Dali University, Dali, China
- Cangshan Forest Ecosystem Observation and Research Station of Yunnan Province, Dali University, Dali, China
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Duan X, Luan S. Efficient secreted expression of natural intracellular β-galactosidase from Bacillus aryabhattai via non-classical protein secretion pathway in Bacillus subtilis. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 248:125758. [PMID: 37453640 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125758] [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: 04/23/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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In this study, the natural intracellular β-galactosidase (lacZBa) from Bacillus aryabhattai was expressed extracellularly in Bacillus subtilis. Sec and Tat signal peptides from different secretion pathways were incorporated to facilitate extracellular secretion of lacZBa, resulting in a yield of only 0.54 U/mL. Interestingly, it was discovered that lacZBa could be efficiently expressed and secreted in B. subtilis via a non-classical secretory pathway without the need for a signal peptide. The extracellular activity and secretion ratio were 5.3 U/mL and 65 %, respectively. Compared to E. coli, the expression of lacZBa in B. subtilis resulted in increased acid resistance and higher pH stability and thermostability, with a 1.7-fold increase in half-life at 50 °C and pH 6.0. Additionally, we combined single-factor experiments and response surface methodology to enhance extracellular expression of β-galactosidase in shake-flasks. The resulting optimal medium contained 4.46 % glucose, 1.47 % corn steep liquor, 1.5 % beef extract, 0.82 % CaCl2, and 0.1 % MgSO4. Under optimal conditions, the yield of extracellularly secreted β-galactosidase at the shake flask level was 17.41 U/mL, representing a 32.2-fold increase in initial extracellular enzyme activity. This study represents the first successful report of natural intracellular β-galactosidase being expressed through the non-classical secretory pathway in B. subtilis.
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- Xuguo Duan
- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210037, China.
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- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210037, China
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Liu S, Zhang M, Hong D, Fang Z, Xiao Y, Fang W, Zhang X. Improving the cellobiose hydrolysis activity of glucose-stimulating β-glucosidase Bgl2A. Enzyme Microb Technol 2023; 169:110289. [PMID: 37473697 DOI: 10.1016/j.enzmictec.2023.110289] [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: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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β-Glucosidases with high catalytic activity and glucose tolerant properties possess promising applications in lignocellulose-based industries. To obtain enzymes possessing these properties, a semi-rational strategy was employed to engineer the glucose-stimulating β-glucosidase Bgl2A for high cellobiose hydrolysis activity. A total of 18 mutants were constructed. A22S, V224D, and A22S/V224D exhibited high specific activities of 272.06, 237.60, and 239.29 U/mg toward cellobiose, which were 2.5- to 2.8-fold of Bgl2A. A22S, V224D, and A22S/V224D exhibited increased kcat values, which were 2.7- to 3.1-fold of Bgl2A. A22S and V224D maintained glucose-stimulating property, whereas A22S/V224D lost it. Using 150 g/L cellobiose as the substrate, the amount of glucose produced by A22S was the highest, yielding 129.70 g/L glucose after 3 h reaction at 35 °C. The synergistic effects of the engineered enzymes with commercial cellulase on hydrolyzing cellulose were investigated. Supplemented with the commercial cellulase and A22S, the highest glucose amount of 23.30 g/L was yielded from cellulose with hydrolysis rate of 21.02 %. Given its high cellobiose hydrolysis activity and glucose-stimulating properties, A22S can be used as a component of enzyme cocktail to match mesophilic cellulases for efficient cellulose hydrolysis.
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- Shuaifeng Liu
- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University; Hefei, Anhui 230601, China; Anhui Key Laboratory of Modern Biomanufacturing; Hefei, Anhui 230601, China; Anhui Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Microorganisms and Biocatalysis; Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University; Hefei, Anhui 230601, China; Anhui Key Laboratory of Modern Biomanufacturing; Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University; Hefei, Anhui 230601, China; Anhui Key Laboratory of Modern Biomanufacturing; Hefei, Anhui 230601, China; Anhui Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Microorganisms and Biocatalysis; Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University; Hefei, Anhui 230601, China; Anhui Key Laboratory of Modern Biomanufacturing; Hefei, Anhui 230601, China; Anhui Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Microorganisms and Biocatalysis; Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University; Hefei, Anhui 230601, China; Anhui Key Laboratory of Modern Biomanufacturing; Hefei, Anhui 230601, China; Anhui Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Microorganisms and Biocatalysis; Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University; Hefei, Anhui 230601, China; Anhui Key Laboratory of Modern Biomanufacturing; Hefei, Anhui 230601, China; Anhui Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Microorganisms and Biocatalysis; Hefei, Anhui 230601, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University; Hefei, Anhui 230601, China; Anhui Key Laboratory of Modern Biomanufacturing; Hefei, Anhui 230601, China; Anhui Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Microorganisms and Biocatalysis; Hefei, Anhui 230601, China.
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Li A, Zheng J, Han X, Yang S, Cheng S, Zhao J, Zhou W, Lu Y. Advances in Low-Lactose/Lactose-Free Dairy Products and Their Production. Foods 2023; 12:2553. [PMID: 37444291 PMCID: PMC10340681 DOI: 10.3390/foods12132553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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With increasing health awareness worldwide, lactose intolerance has become a major concern of consumers, creating new market opportunities for low-lactose/lactose-free dairy foods. In recent years, through innovating processes and technologies, dairy manufacturers have significantly improved the variety, and functional and sensory qualities of low-lactose and lactose-free dairy products. Based on this, this paper first covers the pathology and epidemiology of lactose intolerance and market trends. Then, we focus on current advantages and disadvantages of different lactose hydrolysis technologies and improvements in these technologies to enhance nutritional value, and functional, sensory, and quality properties of lactose-free dairy products. We found that more and more cutting-edge technologies are being applied to the production of lactose-free dairy products, and that these technologies greatly improve the quality and production efficiency of lactose-free dairy products. Hopefully, our review can provide a theoretical basis for the marketing expansion and consumption guidance for low-lactose/lactose-free dairy products.
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- Aili Li
- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China; (A.L.); (J.Z.); (X.H.); (S.Y.); (S.C.); (J.Z.); (W.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China; (A.L.); (J.Z.); (X.H.); (S.Y.); (S.C.); (J.Z.); (W.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China; (A.L.); (J.Z.); (X.H.); (S.Y.); (S.C.); (J.Z.); (W.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China; (A.L.); (J.Z.); (X.H.); (S.Y.); (S.C.); (J.Z.); (W.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China; (A.L.); (J.Z.); (X.H.); (S.Y.); (S.C.); (J.Z.); (W.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China; (A.L.); (J.Z.); (X.H.); (S.Y.); (S.C.); (J.Z.); (W.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China; (A.L.); (J.Z.); (X.H.); (S.Y.); (S.C.); (J.Z.); (W.Z.)
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- National Research Center of Dairy Engineering and Technology, Green Food Research Institute of Heilongjiang, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150086, China
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Ouyang B, Wang G, Zhang N, Zuo J, Huang Y, Zhao X. Recent Advances in β-Glucosidase Sequence and Structure Engineering: A Brief Review. Molecules 2023; 28:4990. [PMID: 37446652 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28134990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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β-glucosidases (BGLs) play a crucial role in the degradation of lignocellulosic biomass as well as in industrial applications such as pharmaceuticals, foods, and flavors. However, the application of BGLs has been largely hindered by issues such as low enzyme activity, product inhibition, low stability, etc. Many approaches have been developed to engineer BGLs to improve these enzymatic characteristics to facilitate industrial production. In this article, we review the recent advances in BGL engineering in the field, including the efforts from our laboratory. We summarize and discuss the BGL engineering studies according to the targeted functions as well as the specific strategies used for BGL engineering.
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- Bei Ouyang
- College of Life Science, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China
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- College of Life Science, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China
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- College of Life Science, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China
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- School of Computer and Information Engineering, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China
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- College of Life Science, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China
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- College of Life Science, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China
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Sun N, Liu X, Wang X, Shi H, Zhang H, Li L, Na W, Guan Q. Optimization of fermentation conditions for the production of acidophilic β-glucosidase by Trichoderma reesei S12 from mangrove soil. BIOTECHNOL BIOTEC EQ 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/13102818.2021.1984989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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- Nan Sun
- Lab of Animal Nutrition, Reproduction & Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan, P.R.China
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- Lab of Animal Nutrition, Reproduction & Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan, P.R.China
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- Lab of Animal Nutrition, Reproduction & Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan, P.R.China
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- Lab of Animal Nutrition, Reproduction & Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan, P.R.China
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- Lab of Animal Nutrition, Reproduction & Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan, P.R.China
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- Lab of Animal Nutrition, Reproduction & Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan, P.R.China
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- Lab of Animal Genetics, Reproduction & Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan, P.R.China
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- Lab of Microorganism Resource and Utilization Research, School of Life Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan, P.R.China
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A novel β-glucosidase from a hot-spring metagenome shows elevated thermal stability and tolerance to glucose and ethanol. Enzyme Microb Technol 2021; 145:109764. [PMID: 33750538 DOI: 10.1016/j.enzmictec.2021.109764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Revised: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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β-glucosidase causes hydrolysis of β-1,4-glycosidic bond in glycosides and oligosaccharides. It is an industrially important enzyme owing to its potential in biomass processing applications. In this study, computational screening of an extreme temperature aquatic habitat metagenomic resource was done, leading to the identification of a novel gene, bglM, encoding a β-glucosidase. The comparative protein sequence and homology structure analyses designated it as a GH1 family β-glucosidase. The bglM gene was expressed in a heterologous host, Escherichia coli. The purified protein, BglM, was biochemically characterized for β-glucosidase activity. BglM exhibited noteworthy hydrolytic potential towards cellobiose and lactose. BglM, showed substantial catalytic activity in the pH range of 5.0-7.0 and at the temperature 40 °C-70 °C. The enzyme was found quite stable at 50 °C with a loss of hardly 20% after 40 h of heat exposure. Furthermore, any drastically negative effect was not observed on the enzyme's activity in the presence of metal ions, non-ionic surfactants, metal chelating, and denaturing agents. A significantly high glucose tolerance, retaining 80% relative activity at 1 M, and 40% at 5 M glucose, and ethanol tolerance, exhibiting 80% relative activity in 10% ethanol, enrolled BglM as a promising enzyme for cellulose saccharification. Furthermore, its ability to catalyze the hydrolysis of daidzin and polydatin ascertained it as an admirably suited biocatalyst for enhancement of nutritional values in soya and wine industries.
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Mangiagalli M, Lotti M. Cold-Active β-Galactosidases: Insight into Cold Adaption Mechanisms and Biotechnological Exploitation. Mar Drugs 2021; 19:md19010043. [PMID: 33477853 PMCID: PMC7832830 DOI: 10.3390/md19010043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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β-galactosidases (EC 3.2.1.23) catalyze the hydrolysis of β-galactosidic bonds in oligosaccharides and, under certain conditions, transfer a sugar moiety from a glycosyl donor to an acceptor. Cold-active β-galactosidases are identified in microorganisms endemic to permanently low-temperature environments. While mesophilic β-galactosidases are broadly studied and employed for biotechnological purposes, the cold-active enzymes are still scarcely explored, although they may prove very useful in biotechnological processes at low temperature. This review covers several issues related to cold-active β-galactosidases, including their classification, structure and molecular mechanisms of cold adaptation. Moreover, their applications are discussed, focusing on the production of lactose-free dairy products as well as on the valorization of cheese whey and the synthesis of glycosyl building blocks for the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.
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