Production of mannooligosaccharides producing β-Mannanase by newly isolated Penicillium aculeatum APS1 using oil seed residues under solid state fermentation

Production of β-mannanase, inulinase, and oligosaccharides from coffee wastes and extracts

This study aimed to produce enzymes (beta (β)-mannanase using a recombinant Aspergillus sojae AsT3 and inulinase using Aspergillus niger A42) and oligosaccharides (mannooligosaccharides (MOS), fructooligosaccharides (FOS)) using coffee waste, ground coffee, and coffee extract by solid-state fermentation (SSF). Plackett-Burman Design (PBD) was used to create a design for enzyme production with four different parameters (temperature, pH, solid-to-liquid ratio (SLR), and mix with coffee wastes and ground coffee). The highest β-mannanase and inulinase activities were 71.17 and 564.07 U/mg of protein respectively. Statistical analysis showed that the temperature was statistically significant for the production of both enzymes (P < 0.05). The produced enzymes were utilized in French Pressed coffee extracts to produce oligosaccharides. As a result of the enzymatic hydrolyzation, the highest mannobiose, mannotriose, mannotetraose, and total MOS levels were 109.66, 101.11, 391.02, and 600.64 ppm, respectively. For the FOS production, the maximal 1,1,1-kestopentaose was 38.34 ppm. Consequently, this study demonstrates that a recombinant Aspergillus sojae AsT3 β-mannanase and Aspergillus niger A42 inulinase produced from coffee wastes and ground coffee can be used in coffee extracts to increase the amount of oligosaccharides in coffee extracts.

Characterization of a fungal α-galactosidase and its synergistic effect with β-mannanase for hydrolysis of galactomannan

An acid stable α-galactosidase was produced and purified from mannolytic fungal strain, Penicillium aculeatum APS1. Enzyme was produced using wheat bran and copra cake moistened with corn steep liquor by solid state fermentation. APS1αgal having molecular weight of 65.4 kDa was purified to electrophoretic homogeneity by three phase partitioning and gel permeation chromatography with high enzyme recovery. APS1αgal was found to be maximally active at 55 °C and pH 4.5, having high stability at acidic pH. Thermal stability and thermal inactivation kinetics of APS1αgal were also studied. APS1αgal was found to effectively hydrolyse oligosaccharides as well as polysaccharides having α-1,6 linked galactose. Abolishment of enzyme activity in N-brommosuccinimide revealed an important role of tryptophan residue in catalysis. APS1αgal had shown outstanding tolerance to NaCl and proteases. MALDI-TOF MS/MS analysis indicated that enzyme is probably a member of family GH27. Synergistic interaction between APS1αgal and β-mannanase for hydrolysis of galactomannan was very clear and maximum 2.0° of synergy was found under simultaneous mode of action. This study reports a new source of α-galactosidase with biochemical properties suitable for applications in food and feed industries.

Functional β-mannooligosaccharides: Sources, enzymatic production and application as prebiotics

One of the emerging non-digestible oligosaccharide prebiotics is β-mannooligosaccharides (β-MOS). β-MOS are β-mannan derived oligosaccharides, they are selectively fermented by gut microbiota, promoting the growth of beneficial microorganisms (probiotics), whereas the growth of enteric pathogens remains unaffected or gets inhibited in their presence, along with production of metabolites such as short-chain fatty acids. β-MOS also exhibit several other bioactive properties and health-promoting effects. Production of β-MOS using the enzymes such as β-mannanases is the most effective and eco-friendly approach. For the application of β-MOS on a large scale, their production needs to be standardized using low-cost substrates, efficient enzymes and optimization of the production conditions. Moreover, for their application, detailed in-vivo and clinical studies are required. For this, a thorough information of various studies in this regard is needed. The current review provides a comprehensive account of the enzymatic production of β-MOS along with an evaluation of their prebiotic and other bioactive properties. Their characterization, structural-functional relationship and in-vivo studies have also been summarized. Research gaps and future prospects have also been discussed, which will help in conducting further research for the commercialization of β-MOS as prebiotics, functional food ingredients and therapeutic agents.

Thermotolerant and protease-resistant GH5 family β-mannanase with CBM1 from Penicillium aculeatum APS1: purification and characterization

In past several years, mannanases has attracted many researchers owing to its extensive industrial applications. The search for novel mannanases with high stability still continues. Present investigation was focused on purification of extracellular β-mannanase from Penicillium aculeatum APS1 and its characterization. APS1 mannanase was purified to homogeneity by chromatography techniques. Protein identification by MALDI-TOF MS/MS revealed that the enzyme belongs to GH family 5 and subfamily 7, and possesses CBM1. The molecular weight was found to be 40.6 kDa. The optimum temperature and pH of APS1 mannanase were 70 °C and 5.5, respectively. APS1 mannanase was found to be highly stable at 50 °C and tolerant at 55-60 °C. The enzyme was very sensitive to Mn+2, Hg+2 and Co+2 metal ions and stimulated by Zn+2. Inhibition of activity by N-bromosuccinimide suggested key role of tryptophan residues for catalytic activity. The purified enzyme was efficient in hydrolysis of locust bean gum, guar gum and konjac gum and kinetic studies revealed highest affinity towards locust bean gum (LBG). APS1 mannanase was found to be protease resistant. Looking at the properties, APS1 mannanase can be a valuable candidate for applications in bioconversion of mannan-rich substrates into value-added products and also in food and feed processing.

The response surface optimization of β-mannanase produced by Weissella cibaria F1 and its potential in juice clarification

A β-mannanase-producing lactic acid bacteria (LAB) was identified as Weissella cibaria F1 according to physiological and biochemical properties, morphological observations, partial sequence of 16S rRNA gene and API 50 CHL test. In order to improve the yield of β-mannanase, the response surface methodology (RSM) was originally used to optimize the fermentation conditions. The optimization results showed that when the konjac powder, glucose, and initial pH were 9.46 g/L, 14.47 g/L and 5.67, respectively, the β-mannanase activity increased to 38.81 ± 0.33 U/mL, which was 1.33 times compared to initial yield (29.28 ± 0.26 U/mL). This result was also supported by larger clearance on the konjac powder-MRS agar plate through Congo Red dyeing. The W. cibaria F1 β-mannanase could improve the clarity of five fruits juice, i.e., apple, orange, peach, persimmon and blue honeysuckle. Among these, peach juice was the most obvious, clarity increasing by 12.8%. These results collectively indicated that W. cibaria F1 β-mannanase had an applicable potential in food-level fields.

Enzymatic Conversion of Mannan-Rich Plant Waste Biomass into Prebiotic Mannooligosaccharides

A growing demand in novel food products for well-being and preventative medicine has attracted global attention on nutraceutical prebiotics. Various plant agro-processes produce large amounts of residual biomass considered "wastes", which can potentially be used to produce nutraceutical prebiotics, such as manno-oligosaccharides (MOS). MOS can be produced from the degradation of mannan. Mannan has a main backbone consisting of β-1,4-linked mannose residues (which may be interspersed by glucose residues) with galactose substituents. Endo-β-1,4-mannanases cleave the mannan backbone at cleavage sites determined by the substitution pattern and thus give rise to different MOS products. These MOS products serve as prebiotics to stimulate various types of intestinal bacteria and cause them to produce fermentation products in different parts of the gastrointestinal tract which benefit the host. This article reviews recent advances in understanding the exploitation of plant residual biomass via the enzymatic production and characterization of MOS, and the influence of MOS on beneficial gut microbiota and their biological effects (i.e., immune modulation and lipidemic effects) as observed on human and animal health.