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Liu J, Cui T. Expression, Characterisation, Homology Modelling and Molecular Docking of a Novel M17 Family Leucyl-Aminopeptidase from Bacillus cereus CZ. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15939. [PMID: 37958921 PMCID: PMC10649214 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242115939] [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: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Leucyl-aminopeptidase (LAP), an important metallopeptidase, hydrolyses amino acid residues from the N-terminus of polypeptides and proteins, acting preferentially on the peptide bond formed by N-terminus leucine. A new leucyl-aminopeptidase was found in Bacillus cereus CZ. Its gene (bclap) contained a 1485 bp ORF encoding 494 amino acids with a molecular weight of 54 kDa. The bcLAP protein was successfully expressed in E. coli BL21(DE3). Optimal activity is obtained at pH 9.0 and 58 °C. The bcLAP displays a moderate thermostability and an alkaline pH adaptation range. Enzymatic activity is dramatically enhanced by Ni2+. EDTA significantly inhibits the enzymatic activity, and bestatin and SDS also show strong inhibition. The three-dimensional model of bcLAP monomer and homohexamer is simulated byPHYRE2 server and SWISS-MODEL server. The docking of bestatin, Leu-Trp, Asp-Trp and Ala-Ala-Gly to bcLAP is performed using AutoDock4.2.5, respectively. Molecular docking results show that the residues Lys260, Asp265, Lys272, Asp283, Asp342, Glu344, Arg346, Gly372 and His437 are involved in the hydrogen bonding with the ligands and zinc ions. There may be two nucleophilic catalytic mechanisms in bcLAP, one involving His 437 or Arg346 and the other involving His437 and Arg346. The bcLAP can hydrolyse the peptide bonds in Leu-Trp, Asp-Trp and Ala-Ala-Gly.
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- School of Biology and Biological Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China;
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Yang L, Hatanaka T. Construction and development of a novel dual-gene coexpression system to promote heterologous protein secretion for Streptomyces. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2023; 87:349-357. [PMID: 36526268 DOI: 10.1093/bbb/zbac205] [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: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Streptomyces lividans is a potent host for the extracellular overproduction of heterologous proteins. To further improve the usability and productivity of S. lividans, a dual gene expression vector of "pTSKr duet" containing two strong constitutive promoters, scmpPc and kasOp*, was constructed. The success in the overproduction of two secretory enzymes simultaneously without interference with each other indicated that the "pTSKr duet" vector can realize the coexpression of two genes simultaneously and independently. Further, using the two-gene coexpression vector, we screened the effects of the overexpression of five factors that possibly promote secretion on the extracellular overproduction of heterologous secretory proteins. Interestingly, the coexpression of a quality control regulator (CssR) promoted the overproduction level to 1.3-fold for a stable heterologous protein of SMTG (transglutaminase from S. mobaraensis), while other four factors limited the overproduction of SMTG at different degrees.
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- Lingli Yang
- Okayama Prefectural Technology Center for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Research Institute for Biological Sciences (RIBS), Okayama, 7549-1 Kibichuo-cho, Kaga-gun, Okayama, Japan
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- Okayama Prefectural Technology Center for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Research Institute for Biological Sciences (RIBS), Okayama, 7549-1 Kibichuo-cho, Kaga-gun, Okayama, Japan
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Faisal S, Ebaid R, Xiong M, Huang J, Wang Q, El-Hefnawy M, Abomohra A. Maximizing the energy recovery from rice straw through two-step conversion using eggshell-catalytic pyrolysis followed by enhanced anaerobic digestion using calcium-rich biochar. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 858:159984. [PMID: 36356751 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Anaerobic digestion of lignocelluloses for biogas production is greatly restricted by the poor biomass degradability. Herein, a novel approach is suggested to enhance the energy recovery from rice straw through a two-step conversion using eggshell-based catalytic pyrolysis followed by biochar-based anaerobic co-digestion. Pyrolysis with eggshell significantly enhanced the crude bio-oil yield by 4.6 %. Anaerobic digestion of rice straw using 4 g L-1 of rice straw biochar (RB) showed the highest recorded biogas yield of 503.7 L kg-1 VS, with 268.6 L kg-1 VS biomethane yield. However, 4 g L-1 of calcium-enriched eggshell rice straw biochar (ERB) enhanced the biomethane yield to 281.8 L kg-1 VS, which represented 95.6 % higher than the control. It was attributed to enhancement of biomethanation, which resulted in 74.5 % maximum recorded biomethane content at the 7th day of anaerobic digestion. Microbial analysis confirmed that Methanosarciniales was the most dominant Archael group in the control (14.84 %), which increased sharply to 73.91 % and 91.66 % after addition of 4 g L-1 RB and ERB, respectively. The suggested route enhanced the energy recovery in the form of bio-oil and biomethane by 41.6 %.
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- Shah Faisal
- Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, PR China; Institute of New Energy and Low-carbon Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China
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- Institute of New Energy and Low-carbon Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, PR China; Institute of New Energy and Low-carbon Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Rabigh College of Science and Arts, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh 21911, Saudi Arabia; Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, PR China.
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Qin Q, Tang C, Wu J, Chen S, Yan Z. A dual-functional aminopeptidase from Streptomyces canus T20 and its application in the preparation of small rice peptides. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 167:214-222. [PMID: 33259841 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.11.175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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An aminopeptidase that derived from Streptomyces canus T20 (ScAP) was successfully expressed and characterized in Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3) for first time. The specific activity was 6000 U/mg, which is highest in Streptomyces aminopeptidases. Its optimal conditions were 60 °C and pH 8.0, respectively. ScAP exhibited excellent thermal and alkaline pH stability, retained 80.0% maximal activity at 50 °C for 200 h or at pH 9.0 for 24 h. Its activity observed to be complete inhibited by 0.1 mM EDTA and enhanced by Ca2+ and Co2+ to 115.4% and 104.0% respectively. ScAP also has exhibited high specificity towards rice protein on preparation of small peptides. The yield of small rice peptides achieved 66.5%, which is highest by far. Besides, ScAP have significant debittering effect on rice peptides. Results showed that bitter intensity score decreased by 49.0% with optimum condition (0.048% ScAP at 50 °C for 6 h). Therefore, ScAP as dual functional aminopeptidase of hydrolytic and debittering might have a potential application in the production of high yield and low bitterness of small rice peptides.
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- Qin Qin
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China; School of Biotechnology and Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China; International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China; School of Biotechnology and Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China; International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China; School of Biotechnology and Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China; International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China; School of Biotechnology and Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China; International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China; School of Biotechnology and Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China; International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China.
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Nandan A, Nampoothiri KM. Therapeutic and biotechnological applications of substrate specific microbial aminopeptidases. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2020; 104:5243-5257. [PMID: 32342144 PMCID: PMC7186005 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-020-10641-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Revised: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Aminopeptidases (EC 3.4.11.) belongs to exoprotease family, which can catalyze the cleavage of peptide bond which connects the N-terminal amino acid to the penultimate residue in a protein. Aminopeptidases catalyze the process of removal of the N-terminal amino acids of target substrates by sequential cleavage of one amino acid residue at a time. Microbial aminopeptidase are of great acceptance as industrial enzymes with varying applications in food and pharma industry since these enzymes possess unique characteristics than aminopeptidases from other sources. This review describes the various applications of microbial aminopeptidases in different industrial sectors. These enzymes are widely used in food industry as a debittering agent as well as in the preparation of protein hydrolysates. In baking, brewing, and cheese making aminopeptidases are extensively used for removing the bitterness of peptides. The inhibitors of these enzymes are found great clinical applications against various diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and viral infections. Aminopeptidases are widely used for the synthesis of biopeptides and amino acids, and found to be efficient than chemical synthesis. These enzymes are capable of hydrolyzing organophosphate compounds, thus having biological as well as environmental significance.Key Points • Cleaves the amino-terminal amino acid residues from proteins and peptides. • Microbial aminopeptidase are of great acceptance as both therapeutic and industrial enzyme. • Review describes the potential applications of microbial aminopeptidases. |
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- Arya Nandan
- Department of Zoology, Kannur University, Mananthavady Campus, Wayanad, Kerala, India
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- Microbial processing Technology Division (MPTD), CSIR, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695 019, India.
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Wan K, Uraji M, Yang L, Nakahigashi R, Hatanaka T. Novel activity of Streptomyces aminopeptidase P. BIORESOUR BIOPROCESS 2020. [DOI: 10.1186/s40643-020-00309-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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AbstractStreptomyces aminopeptidase P enzymes are proline-specific peptidases that belong to the peptidase M24 family. To evaluate the activity of a commercial Streptomyces aminopeptidase P, named ‘XPO DUET’, we performed three experiments involving degradation of tryptic casein, production of free amino acids from casein hydrolysate, and hydrolysis of synthetic peptides. Using an ion-trap liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS) apparatus, we demonstrate that XPO DUET could degrade FFVAPFPEVFGK, an allergic and bitter peptide, VAPFPEVFGK, and PEVFGK from tryptic casein. All amino acids, except Ala, Asp, Glu, and Tyr, were released in an XPO DUET activity-dependent manner during the hydrolysis of casein hydrolysate. LC–MS analysis also revealed the ability of XPO DUET to completely hydrolyze Phe-Phe-Phe into free Phe. Thus, we confirm that XPO DUET possesses broader specificity than its known activity toward Xaa-Pro peptides. Because XPO DUET is a food-grade peptidase, it is useful in the bioprocessing of protein hydrolysates through its combination with other food-grade peptidases.
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Wan K, Uraji M, Tokai S, Hatanaka T. Enzymatic Degradation of Allergen Peptides from Bovine Casein by a Combination of Streptomyces Aminopeptidases. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2018; 187:570-582. [DOI: 10.1007/s12010-018-2839-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2018] [Accepted: 07/02/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Nandan A, Nampoothiri KM. Molecular advances in microbial aminopeptidases. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2017; 245:1757-1765. [PMID: 28599921 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2017.05.103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2017] [Revised: 05/15/2017] [Accepted: 05/16/2017] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Aminopeptidases are exopeptidases that catalyze the hydrolysis of amino acid residues from the N terminus of peptides and proteins. They are widely and diversely used for protein hydrolysis in industrial and research applications. They form a large enzyme family in microorganisms and most of the sequenced microbial genomes contain several aminopeptidase coding genes. Various approaches are being used to enhance the yield and desired properties of these enzymes to make it more suited for industrial applications. Novel aminopeptidases are being developed by site directed mutagenesis and recombinant DNA technology with improved substrate specificity and stability. This review focuses on its classification and recent advancements in the molecular studies pertaining to this enzyme.
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- Arya Nandan
- CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Trivandrum 695019, Kerala, India
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Wan K, Uraji M, Arima J, Hatanaka T. Characterization of a novel metallocarboxypeptidase from Streptomyces cinnamoneus TH-2. BIORESOUR BIOPROCESS 2016. [DOI: 10.1186/s40643-016-0099-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Nandan AS, Nampoothiri KM. Unveiling aminopeptidase P from Streptomyces lavendulae: Molecular cloning, expression and biochemical characterization. Enzyme Microb Technol 2014; 55:7-13. [DOI: 10.1016/j.enzmictec.2013.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2013] [Revised: 10/30/2013] [Accepted: 11/09/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Gao X, Cui W, Tian Y, Zhou Z. Over-expression, secretion, biochemical characterisation, and structure analysis of Bacillus subtilis aminopeptidase. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2013; 93:2810-2815. [PMID: 23426795 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.6105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2012] [Revised: 01/21/2013] [Accepted: 02/20/2013] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Aminopeptidases have great application in the food industry. Current research on the expression of aminopeptidases mainly focuses on the Escherichia coli expression system. However, the application of recombinant E. coli in the food industry is restricted due to its pathogenicity and low secretory efficiency, which should be concerned in the industrial production of aminopeptidases. RESULTS The gene of aminopeptidase from Bacillus subtilis Zj016 (BSAP) was identified. Over-expression and secretion of BSAP were achieved in a B. subtilis expression system with the signal peptide of itself. The yield researched 52 ± 1.9 U mL(-1) , which was 18 times that of the wild-type microbe. The purified enzyme was stable at pH 7.5-9.0 and below 60°C, and was inhibited by several metal ions except appropriate Co(2+) . BSAP was most active toward p-nitroaniline derivatives of Leu, Arg and Lys. Homology modelling and structure analysis showed that there was a flexible protease-associated domain in the predicted structure of BSAP. CONCLUSIONS The study presented a simple procedure for over-expression and purification of BSAP. The substrate specificity and structure information were indicated based on the characterisation and homology modelling. This will be useful for further research of aminopeptidases not only from an academic standpoint but also from an applied point of view.
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- Xinxing Gao
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Ave., Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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Arima J, Isoda Y, Hatanaka T, Mori N. Recombinant production and characterization of an N-acyl-d-amino acid amidohydrolase from Streptomyces sp. 64E6. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2012; 29:899-906. [DOI: 10.1007/s11274-012-1245-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2012] [Accepted: 12/18/2012] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Arima J, Kono M, Kita M, Mori N. A mutant leucine aminopeptidase from Streptomyces cinnamoneus with enhanced L-aspartyl L-amino acid methyl ester synthetic activity. Biotechnol Lett 2012; 34:1093-9. [PMID: 22354473 DOI: 10.1007/s10529-012-0877-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2011] [Accepted: 02/08/2012] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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L-aspartyl L-amino acid methyl ester was synthesized using a mutant of a thermostable leucine aminopeptidase from Streptomyces cinnamoneus, D198 K SSAP, obtained in previously. A peptide of high-intensity sweetener, L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester, was selected as a model for demonstrating the synthesis of L-aspartyl L-amino acid methyl ester. The hydrolytic activities of D198 K SSAP toward L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine and its methyl ester were, respectively, 74-fold and fourfold higher than those of wild type. Similarly, the initial rate of the enzyme for L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester synthesis was over fivefold higher than that of wild-type SSAP in 90% methanol (v/v) in a one-pot reaction. Furthermore, other L-aspartyl L-amino acid methyl esters were synthesized efficiently using D198 K SSAP. Results show that the substitution of Asp198 of SSAP with Lys is effective for synthesizing L-aspartyl L-amino acid methyl ester.
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- Jiro Arima
- Department of Agricultural, Biological, and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University, Tottori, Japan.
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Rahulan R, Dhar KS, Nampoothiri KM, Pandey A. Characterization of leucine amino peptidase from Streptomyces gedanensis and its applications for protein hydrolysis. Process Biochem 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2011.10.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Nickel has long been known to be an important human toxicant, including having the ability to form carcinomas, but until recently nickel was believed to be an issue only to microorganisms living in nickel-rich serpentine soils or areas contaminated by industrial pollution. This assumption was overturned by the discovery of a nickel defense system (RcnR/RcnA) found in microorganisms that live in a wide range of environmental niches, suggesting that nickel homeostasis is a general biological concern. To date, the mechanisms of nickel toxicity in microorganisms and higher eukaryotes are poorly understood. In this review, we summarize nickel homeostasis processes used by microorganisms and highlight in vivo and in vitro effects of exposure to elevated concentrations of nickel. On the basis of this evidence we propose four mechanisms of nickel toxicity: (1) nickel replaces the essential metal of metalloproteins, (2) nickel binds to catalytic residues of non-metalloenzymes; (3) nickel binds outside the catalytic site of an enzyme to inhibit allosterically and (4) nickel indirectly causes oxidative stress.
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- Lee Macomber
- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824-4320, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824-4320, USA
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1319, USA
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Rahulan R, Dhar KS, Madhavan Nampoothiri K, Pandey A. Production of leucine amino peptidase in lab scale bioreactors using Streptomyces gedanensis. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2011; 102:8171-8178. [PMID: 21733679 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2011.06.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2011] [Revised: 06/06/2011] [Accepted: 06/08/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Studies were conducted on the production of leucine amino peptidase (LAP) by Streptomyces gedanensis to ascertain the performance of the process in shake flask, parallel fermenter and 5-L fermenter utilizing soy bean meal as the carbon source. Experiments were conducted to analyze the effects of aeration and agitation rate on cell growth and LAP production. The results unveiled that an agitation rate of 300 rpm, 50% dissolved oxygen (DO) upholding and 0.15 vvm strategies were the optimal for the enzyme production, yielding 22.72 ± 0.11 IU/mL LAP in parallel fermenter which was comparable to flask level (24.65 ± 0.12 IU/mL LAP) fermentation. Further scale-up, in 5-L fermenter showed 50% DO and 1 vvm aeration rate was the best, producing optimum and the production was 20.09 ± 0.06 IU/mL LAP. The information obtained could be useful to design a strategy to improve a large-scale bioreactor cultivation of cells and production of LAP.
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- Raji Rahulan
- Biotechnology Division, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, CSIR, Trivandrum 695 019, India
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Proline-Specific Extracellular Aminopeptidase Purified from Streptomyces lavendulae. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2010; 163:994-1001. [DOI: 10.1007/s12010-010-9103-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2010] [Accepted: 09/29/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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A New Aminopeptidase from the Keratin-Degrading Strain Streptomyces fradiae var. k11. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2009; 160:730-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s12010-009-8537-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2008] [Accepted: 01/20/2009] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Statistical optimization of l-leucine amino peptidase production from Streptomyces gedanensis IFO 13427 under submerged fermentation using response surface methodology. Biochem Eng J 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bej.2008.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Nagy V, Nampoothiri KM, Pandey A, Rahulan R, Szakacs G. Production of L-leucine aminopeptidase by selected Streptomyces isolates. J Appl Microbiol 2007; 104:380-7. [PMID: 17887988 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2672.2007.03546.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIMS To screen various Streptomyces cultures producing L-leucine aminopeptidase (LAP). METHODS AND RESULTS Twenty-one Streptomyces strains were screened for LAP production. The best three producers were found to be Streptomyces mobaraensis NRRL B-3729, Streptomyces gedanensis IFO 13427, and Streptomyces platensis NRRL 2364. pH optima of the three enzymes were in the range of 8.0-8.5 and the temperature optima varied between 50 and 65 degrees C. LAP of S. mobaraensis was stable at 60 degrees C and pH 8.5 for 60 min. Metal ion salts, CoCl(2).6H(2)O and ZnSO(4).7H(2)O in 0.7 mmol l(-1) concentration enhanced the relative enzyme activity in all three enzymes. Molecular mass of LAP of S. mobaraensis was found to be approx. 37 kDa. CONCLUSIONS Streptomyces mobaraensis NRRL B-3729, S. gedanensis IFO 13427, and S. platensis NRRL 2364 were found to be good producers of extracellular LAP. The approx. 37 kDa enzyme of S. mobaraensis is considerably thermostable. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY A good number of Streptomyces were screened and the ability of the aminopeptidases to release a particular N-terminal amino acid along with its good thermal stability makes them interesting for controlling the degree of hydrolysis and flavour development for a wide range of substrate.
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- V Nagy
- Department of Applied Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary
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Hatanaka T, Arima J, Uraji M, Uesugi Y, Iwabuchi M. Characterization, cloning, sequencing, and expression of an aminopeptidase N from Streptomyces sp. TH-4. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2006; 74:347-56. [PMID: 17082929 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-006-0669-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2006] [Revised: 09/04/2006] [Accepted: 09/10/2006] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The aminopeptidase N (TH-4AP) of Streptomyces sp. TH-4 was purified from a culture supernatant. The purified enzyme had a molecular mass of 95 kDa. The gene encoding TH-4AP was cloned and sequenced. The primary structure of the protein possessed the PepN-conserved motif GxMEN and the zinc-binding motif HExxHx18E, and showed 88% identity with that of PepN from Streptomyces lividans strain 66. We succeeded in overproducing a His-tagged recombinant enzyme using Escherichia coli. The enzyme had a 1.5-fold higher activity in the presence of cobalt ions than in their absence. To evaluate the possible application of TH-4AP to decrease the content of bitter peptides, we investigated the ability of Streptomyces aminopeptidases to hydrolyze synthetic peptides by a coupling method using L-amino acid oxidase and peroxidase. The substrate specificity of TH-4AP toward synthetic peptides was significantly different from that toward aminoacyl-p-nitroanilide derivatives.
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- Tadashi Hatanaka
- Research Institute for Biological Sciences, Okayama (RIBS, Okayama), 7549-1 Kibichuo-cho, Kaga-gun, Okayama 716-1241, Japan.
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Arima J, Uesugi Y, Iwabuchi M, Hatanaka T. Change in substrate preference of Streptomyces aminopeptidase through modification of the environment around the substrate binding site. Appl Environ Microbiol 2006; 72:7962-7. [PMID: 17028223 PMCID: PMC1694256 DOI: 10.1128/aem.01460-06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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We attempted to alter the substrate preference of aminopeptidase from Streptomyces septatus TH-2 (SSAP). Because Asp198 and Phe221 of SSAP are located in the substrate binding site, we screened 2,000 mutant enzymes with D198X/F221X mutations. By carrying out this examination, we obtained two enzymes; one specifically hydrolyzed an arginyl derivative, and the other specifically hydrolyzed a cystinyl derivative (65- and 12.5-fold higher k(cat) values for hydrolysis of p-nitroanilide derivatives than those of the wild type, respectively).
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- Jiro Arima
- Research Institute for Biological Sciences (RIBS), Okayama, 7549-1 Kibichuo-cho, Kaga-gun, Okayama 716-1241, Japan
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Arima J, Uesugi Y, Uraji M, Iwabuchi M, Hatanaka T. Dipeptide synthesis by an aminopeptidase from Streptomyces septatus TH-2 and its application to synthesis of biologically active peptides. Appl Environ Microbiol 2006; 72:4225-31. [PMID: 16751535 PMCID: PMC1489603 DOI: 10.1128/aem.00150-06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Dipeptide synthesis by aminopeptidase from Streptomyces septatus TH-2 (SSAP) was demonstrated using free amino acid as an acyl donor and aminoacyl methyl ester as an acyl acceptor in 98% methanol (MeOH). SSAP retained its activity after more than 100 h in 98% MeOH, and in the case of phenylalanyl-phenylalanine methyl ester synthesis, the enzyme reaction reached equilibrium when more than 50% of the free phenylalanine was converted to the product. In an investigation of the specificity of SSAP toward acyl donors and acyl acceptors, SSAP showed a broad specificity toward various free amino acids and aminoacyl methyl esters. Furthermore, we applied SSAP to the synthesis of several biologically active peptides, such as aspartyl-phenylalanine, alanyl-tyrosine, and valyl-tyrosine methyl esters.
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- Jiro Arima
- Research Institute for Biological Sciences (RIBS), Okayama, 7549-1 Kibichuo-cho, Kaga-gun, Okayama 716-1241, Japan
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Arima J, Uesugi Y, Uraji M, Yatsushiro S, Tsuboi S, Iwabuchi M, Hatanaka T. Modulation of Streptomyces Leucine Aminopeptidase by Calcium. J Biol Chem 2006; 281:5885-94. [PMID: 16407307 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m509025200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Streptomyces griseus leucine aminopeptidase (SGAP), which has two zinc atoms in its active site, is clinically important as a model for understanding the structure and mechanism of action of other metallopeptidases. SGAP is a calcium-activated and calcium-stabilized enzyme, and its activation by calcium correlates with substrate specificity. In our previous study, we found a non-calcium-modulated leucine aminopeptidase secreted by Streptomyces septatus, the primary structure of which showed 71% identity with SGAP. In this study, we constructed chimeras of SGAP and S. septatus aminopeptidase by using an in vivo DNA shuffling system and several mutant enzymes by site-directed mutagenesis to identify the key residues in this modulation by calcium. We identified the key residues Asp-173 and Asp-174 of SGAP associated with both SGAP activation and stabilization by calcium. We also showed that the known calcium-binding site, which is composed of Asp-3, Ile-4, Asp-262, and Asp-266 of SGAP, only contributes to SGAP stabilization by calcium. Furthermore, we identified an important residue, Glu-196, that functions in cooperation with Asp-173, Asp-174, and calcium to increase the catalytic activity of SGAP.
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- Jiro Arima
- Research Institute for Biological Sciences, Okayama, 7549-1 Kibichuo-cho, Kaga-gun, Okayama 716-1241, Japan
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Arima J, Uesugi Y, Uraji M, Iwabuchi M, Hatanaka T. The role of Glu196 in the environment around the substrate binding site of leucine aminopeptidase fromStreptomyces griseus. FEBS Lett 2006; 580:912-7. [PMID: 16427629 DOI: 10.1016/j.febslet.2006.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2005] [Revised: 12/27/2005] [Accepted: 01/02/2006] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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To investigate the role of Glu196 of leucine aminopeptidase from Streptomyces griseus (SGAP) in SGAP activation by calcium and substrate specificity, we constructed E196X SGAP by saturation mutagenesis. Most mutations led to the abrogation of SGAP activation by calcium, and substitution with Lys led to a marked increase in activity toward Asp-p-nitroanilide (pNA) and a decrease in that toward Lys-pNA. A similar result was obtained from the investigation using non-calcium-activated enzyme from Streptomyces septatus (SSAP). These results indicate that Glu196 of SGAP is associated with the environment around the substrate binding site besides its role in SGAP activation by calcium.
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- Jiro Arima
- Research Institute for Biological Sciences (RIBS), Okayama, Kaga-gun, Okayama 716-1241, Japan
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Arima J, Uesugi Y, Iwabuchi M, Hatanaka T. Alteration of leucine aminopeptidase from Streptomyces septatus TH-2 to phenylalanine aminopeptidase by site-directed mutagenesis. Appl Environ Microbiol 2005; 71:7229-35. [PMID: 16269763 PMCID: PMC1287679 DOI: 10.1128/aem.71.11.7229-7235.2005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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To tailor leucine aminopeptidase from Streptomyces septatus TH-2 (SSAP) to become a convenient biocatalyst, we are interested in Phe221 of SSAP, which is thought to interact with the side chain of the N-terminal residue of the substrate. By using saturation mutagenesis, the feasibility of altering the performance of SSAP was evaluated. The hydrolytic activities of 19 mutants were investigated using aminoacyl p-nitroanilide (pNA) derivatives as substrates. Replacement of Phe221 resulted in changes in the activities of all the mutants. Three of these mutants, F221G, F221A, and F221S, specifically hydrolyzed L-Phe-pNA, and F221I SSAP exhibited hydrolytic activity with L-Leu-pNA exceeding that of the wild type. Although the hydrolytic activities with peptide substrates decreased, the hydrolytic activities with amide and methyl ester substrates were proportional to the changes in the hydrolytic activities with pNA derivatives. Furthermore, based on a comparative kinetic study, the mechanism underlying the alteration in the preference of SSAP from leucine to phenylalanine is discussed.
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- Jiro Arima
- Research Institute for Biological Sciences, Okayama, 7549-1 Kibichuo-cho, Kaga-gun, Okayama 716-1241, Japan
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Arima J, Uesugi Y, Iwabuchi M, Hatanaka T. Study on peptide hydrolysis by aminopeptidases from Streptomyces griseus, Streptomyces septatus and Aeromonas proteolytica. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2005; 70:541-7. [PMID: 16080009 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-005-0105-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2005] [Revised: 07/13/2005] [Accepted: 07/17/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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We developed a spectrophotometric assay for peptide hydrolysis by aminopeptidases (APs). The assay enables the measurement of free amino acids liberated by AP-catalyzed peptide hydrolysis using 4-aminoantipyrine, phenol, peroxidase, and L-amino acid oxidase. We investigated the specificity of bacterial APs [enzymes from Streptomyces griseus (SGAP), Streptomyces septatus (SSAP), and Aeromonas proteolytica (AAP)] toward peptide substrates using this assay method. Although these enzymes most efficiently cleave leucyl derivatives among 20 aminoacyl derivatives, in peptide hydrolysis, the catalytic efficiencies of Phe-Phe hydrolysis by SGAP and SSAP exceed that of Leu-Phe hydrolysis. Furthermore, all enzymes showed the maximum catalytic efficiencies for Phe-Phe-Phe hydrolysis. These results indicate that the hydrolytic activities of bacterial APs are affected by the nature of the penultimate residue or flanking moiety and the length of the peptide substrate.
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- Jiro Arima
- Research Institute for Biological Sciences (RIBS), Okayama, 7549-1 Kibichuo-cho, Kaga-gun, Okayama, 716-1241, Japan
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Hatanaka T, Yoshiko Uesugi JA, Iwabuchi M. Purification, characterization cloning, and sequencing of metalloendopeptidase from Streptomyces septatus TH-2. Arch Biochem Biophys 2005; 434:289-98. [PMID: 15639229 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2004.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2004] [Revised: 11/15/2004] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Streptomyces septatus TH-2 secretes a large amount of a protease when cultured on a medium containing K(2)HPO(4) and glucose. The enzyme was purified to homogeneity by a three-step procedure. This enzyme had a molecular mass of approximately 35kDa, and was particularly inhibited by EDTA and phosphoramidon. Its substrate specificity was investigated using novel fluorescence energy transfer combinatorial libraries. The protease was found to prefer Phe and Tyr at the P(1) position, a hydrophobic or basic residue at the P(2) position, and a basic or small residue at the P(3) position. Its gene was cloned and sequenced, and its deduced amino acid sequence contained an HEXXH consensus sequence for zinc binding, confirming that it encodes metalloendopeptidase. The primary structure of the enzyme showed 40 and 69% identities with that of thermolysin from Bacillus thermoproteolyticus and that of a metalloendopeptidase from Streptomyces griseus, respectively.
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- Tadashi Hatanaka
- Research Institute for Biological Sciences (RIBS), Okayama, 7549-1 Kibichuo-cho, Kaga-gun, Okayama 716-1241, Japan.
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