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Xue Y, Yan Q, Li X, Jiang Z. Characterization of a novel aspartic protease from Trichoderma asperellum for the preparation of duck blood peptides. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 108:131. [PMID: 38229301 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-023-12848-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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A novel aspartic protease gene (TaproA1) from Trichoderma asperellum was successfully expressed in Komagataella phaffii (Pichia pastoris). TaproA1 showed 52.8% amino acid sequence identity with the aspartic protease PEP3 from Coccidioides posadasii C735. TaproA1 was efficiently produced in a 5 L fermenter with a protease activity of 4092 U/mL. It exhibited optimal reaction conditions at pH 3.0 and 50 °C and was stable within pH 3.0-6.0 and at temperatures up to 45 °C. The protease exhibited broad substrate specificity with high hydrolysis activity towards myoglobin and hemoglobin. Furthermore, duck blood proteins (hemoglobin and plasma protein) were hydrolyzed by TaproA1 to prepare bioactive peptides with high ACE inhibitory activity. The IC50 values of hemoglobin and plasma protein hydrolysates from duck blood proteins were 0.105 mg/mL and 0.091 mg/mL, respectively. Thus, the high yield and excellent biochemical characterization of TaproA1 presented here make it a potential candidate for the preparation of duck blood peptides. KEY POINTS: • An aspartic protease (TaproA1) from Trichoderma asperellum was expressed in Komagataella phaffii. • TaproA1 exhibited broad substrate specificity and the highest activity towards myoglobin and hemoglobin. • TaproA1 has great potential for the preparation of bioactive peptides from duck blood proteins.
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- Yibin Xue
- Key Laboratory of Food Bioengineering (China National Light Industry), College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Bioengineering (China National Light Industry), College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, China.
- Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Luohe City, 462000, Henan Province, China.
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Ghannoum MA, Elshaer M, Al-Shakhshir H, Retuerto M, McCormick TS. A Probiotic Amylase Blend Positively Impacts Gut Microbiota Modulation in a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:824. [PMID: 39063578 PMCID: PMC11277872 DOI: 10.3390/life14070824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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The present study was performed to determine if ingesting a blend of probiotics plus amylase would alter the abundance and diversity of gut microbiota in subjects consuming the blend over a 6-week period. 16S and ITS ribosomal RNA (rRNA) sequencing was performed on fecal samples provided by subjects who participated in a clinical study where they consumed either a probiotic amylase blend (Bifidobacterium breve 19bx, Lactobacillus acidophilus 16axg, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus 18fx, and Saccharomyces boulardii 16mxg, alpha amylase (500 SKB (Alpha-amylase-Dextrinizing Units)) or a placebo consisting of rice oligodextrin. The abundance and diversity of both bacterial and fungal organisms was assessed at baseline and following 6 weeks of probiotic amylase blend or placebo consumption. In the subjects consuming the probiotic blend, the abundance of Saccharomyces cerevisiae increased 200-fold, and its prevalence increased (~20% to ~60%) (p ≤ 0.05), whereas the potential pathogens Bacillus thuringiensis and Macrococcus caseolyticus decreased more than 150- and 175-fold, respectively, after probiotic-amylase blend consumption. We also evaluated the correlation between change in microbiota and clinical features reported following probiotic amylase consumption. Nine (9) species (seven bacterial and two fungal) were significantly (negatively or positively) associated with the change in 32 clinical features that were originally evaluated in the clinical study. Oral supplementation with the probiotic-amylase blend caused a marked increase in abundance of the beneficial yeast S. cerevisiae and concomitant modulation of gut-dwelling commensal bacterial organisms, providing the proof of concept that a beneficial commensal organism can re-align the gut microbiota.
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- Mahmoud A. Ghannoum
- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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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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Almeida TCD, Santos SFDM, Santos ESD. Production of the prolyl endoprotease (PEP) from Aspergillus sp. FSDE 16 by solid-state fermentation (SSF) and use for producing a gluten-free beer. Biotechnol Appl Biochem 2024; 71:460-476. [PMID: 38212282 DOI: 10.1002/bab.2552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Beer is a beverage that contains gluten and cannot be consumed by people with celiac disease. In this context, the enzyme prolyl endoprotease (PEP) can be used to reduce the gluten content in beer. The present study aimed to produce the PEP from Aspergillus sp. FSDE 16 using solid-state fermentation with 5 conditions and comparing with a similar commercial enzyme produced from Aspergillus niger in the production of a gluten-free beer. The results of the performed cultures showed that during the culture, the most increased protease activity (54.46 U/mL) occurred on the 4th day. In contrast, for PEP, the highest activity (0.0356 U/mL) was obtained on the 3rd day of culture in condition. Regarding beer production, cell growth, pH, and total soluble solids showed similar behavior over the 7 days for beers produced without enzyme addition or with the addition of commercial enzyme and with the addition of the enzyme extract produced. The addition of the enzyme and the enzyme extract did not promote changes, and all the beers produced showed similar and satisfactory results, with acid pH between 4 and 5, total soluble solids ranging from 4.80 to 5.05, alcohol content ranging from 2.83% to 3.08%, and all beers having a dark character with deep amber and light copper color. Gluten removal was effectively using the commercial enzyme and the enzyme produced according to condition (v) reaching gluten concentrations equal to 17 ± 5.31 and 21.19 ± 11.28 ppm, respectively. In this way, the production of the enzyme by SSF and its application in the removal of gluten in beer was efficient.
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- Thaís Cartaxo de Almeida
- Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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Song P, Zhang X, Wang S, Xu W, Wang F, Fu R, Wei F. Microbial proteases and their applications. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1236368. [PMID: 37779686 PMCID: PMC10537240 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1236368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Proteases (proteinases or peptidases) are a class of hydrolases that cleave peptide chains in proteins. Endopeptidases are a type of protease that hydrolyze the internal peptide bonds of proteins, forming shorter peptides; exopeptidases hydrolyze the terminal peptide bonds from the C-terminal or N-terminal, forming free amino acids. Microbial proteases are a popular instrument in many industrial applications. In this review, the classification, detection, identification, and sources of microbial proteases are systematically introduced, as well as their applications in food, detergents, waste treatment, and biotechnology processes in the industry fields. In addition, recent studies on techniques used to express heterologous microbial proteases are summarized to describe the process of studying proteases. Finally, future developmental trends for microbial proteases are discussed.
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- Peng Song
- College of Life Sciences, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
- Shandong Aobo Biotech Co. Ltd., Liaocheng, China
- Jiangxi Zymerck Biotech Co. Ltd., Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
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- Shandong Aobo Biotech Co. Ltd., Liaocheng, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
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- Jiangxi Zymerck Biotech Co. Ltd., Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
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Wei M, Chen P, Zheng P, Tao X, Yu X, Wu D. Purification and characterization of aspartic protease from Aspergillus niger and its efficient hydrolysis applications in soy protein degradation. Microb Cell Fact 2023; 22:42. [PMID: 36864487 PMCID: PMC9983247 DOI: 10.1186/s12934-023-02047-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Adding acid protease to feed can enhance protein digestibility, boost feed utilization, and stimulate the growth of animals in breading industry. In order to obtain an acid protease with high hydrolysis efficiency to plant protein, in this study, an aspartic protease from Aspergillus niger was heterologous expressed in Pichia pastoris (P. pastoris). The enzymatic properties and application in soybean protein degradation were also studied. RESULTS In our investigation, the high aspartic protease (Apa1) activity level of 1500 U/mL was achieved in 3 L bioreactor. After dialysis and anion exchange chromatography, the total enzyme activity and specific enzyme activity were 9412 U and 4852 U/mg, respectively. The molecular weight of the purified protease was 50 kDa, while the optimal pH and temperature were 3.0 and 50 °C, respectively. It was stable at pH 2.0-5.0 and 30-60 °C. Apa1 was used to hydrolyze soybean isolate protein (SPI) at 40 °C and pH 3.0, and a high hydrolysis degree (DH) of 61.65% was achieved. In addition, the molecular weight distribution of SPI hydrolysis products was studied, the result showed that the hydrolysis products were primarily oligopeptides with molecular weights of 189 Da or below. CONCLUSIONS In this study, Apa1 was successfully expressed in P. pastoris and high expression level was obtained. In addition, the highest protein hydrolysis rate to SPI degradation so far was achieved. The acid protease in this study provides a new protease that is suitable for the feed industry, which will be very helpful to improve the feed utilization and promote the development of the breeding industry.
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- Mengyuan Wei
- grid.258151.a0000 0001 0708 1323The Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122 China
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- grid.258151.a0000 0001 0708 1323The Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122 China
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- grid.258151.a0000 0001 0708 1323The Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122 China
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- grid.258151.a0000 0001 0708 1323State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- grid.258151.a0000 0001 0708 1323The Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122 China
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- The Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China.
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Zaman U, Khan SU, Alem SFM, Rehman KU, Almehizia AA, Naglah AM, Al-Wasidi AS, Refat MS, Saeed S, Zaki MEA. Purification and thermodynamic characterization of acid protease with novel properties from Melilotus indicus leaves. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 230:123217. [PMID: 36634806 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123217] [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: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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A thermostable acid protease from M. indicus leaves was purified 10-fold using a 4-step protocol. We were able to isolate a purified protease fraction with a molecular weight of 50 kDa and exhibited maximal protease activity at pH 4.0 and 40 °C. Structural analysis revealed that the protease is monomeric and non-glycosylated. The addition of epoxy monocarboxylic acid, iodoacetic acid, and dimethyl sulfoxide significantly reduced protease activity while dramatically increasing the inhibition of Mn2+, Fe2+, and Cu2+. The activation energy of the hydrolysis reaction (33.33 kJ mol-1) and activation energy (Ed = 105 kJ mol-1), the standard enthalpy variation of reversible protease unfolding (2.58 kJ/mol) were calculated after activity measurements at various temperatures. Thermal inactivation of the pure enzyme followed first-order kinetics. The half-life (t1/2) of the pure enzyme at 50 °C, 60 °C, and 70 °C was 385, 231, and 154 min, respectively. Thermodynamic parameters (entropy and enthalpy) suggested that the protease was highly thermostable. This is the first report on the thermodynamic parameters of proteases produced by M. indicus. The novel protease appears to be particularly thermostable and may be important for industrial applications based on these thermodynamic properties.
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- Umber Zaman
- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 29050, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Women Medical and Dental College, Khyber Medical University KPK, Pakistan; National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, PR China
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 29050, Pakistan.
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- Drug Exploration and Development Chair (DEDC), Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Drug Exploration and Development Chair (DEDC), Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
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Secretome Analysis of the Plant Biostimulant Bacteria Strains Bacillus subtilis (EB2004S) and Lactobacillus helveticus (EL2006H) in Response to pH Changes. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232315144. [PMID: 36499471 PMCID: PMC9739546 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232315144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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It is well-known that there is a high frequency of plant-growth-promoting strains in Bacillus subtilis and that these can be effective under both stressful and stress-free conditions. There are very few studies of this activity in the case of Lactobacillus helveticus. In this study, the effects of pH on the secretome (proteins) in the cell-free supernatants of two bacterial strains were evaluated. The bacteria were cultured at pH 5, 7 and 8, and their secretome profiles were analyzed, with pH 7 (optimal growth pH) considered as the "control". The results showed that acidity (lower pH 5) diminishes the detectable production of most of the secretome proteins, whereas alkalinity (higher pH 8) increases the detectable protein production. At pH 5, five (5) new proteins were produced by L. helveticus, including class A sortase, fucose-binding lectin II, MucBP-domain-containing protein, SLAP-domain-containing protein and hypothetical protein LHEJCM1006_11110, whereas for B. subtilis, four (4) types of proteins were uniquely produced (p ≤ 0.05), including helicase-exonuclease AddAB subunit AddB, 5-methyltetrahydropteroyltriglutamate-homocysteine S-methyltransferase, a cluster of ABC-F family ATP-binding-cassette-domain-containing proteins and a cluster of excinuclease ABC (subunit B). At pH 8, Bacillus subtilis produced 56 unique proteins. Many of the detected proteins were involved in metabolic processes, whereas the others had unknown functions. The unique and new proteins with known and unknown functions suggest potential the acclimatization of the microbes to pH stress.
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Mamo J, Kangwa M, Suarez Orellana JF, Yelemane V, Fernandez-Lahore HM, Assefa F. Purification and Characterization of Aspartic Protease Produced from Aspergillus oryzae DRDFS13 MN726447 under Solid-State Fermentation. Catal Letters 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10562-021-03777-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Dai C, Hou Y, Xu H, Umego EC, Huang L, He R, Ma H. Identification of a thermophilic protease-producing strain and its application in solid-state fermentation of soybean meal. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2022; 102:2359-2370. [PMID: 34628645 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Thermophiles can thrive at 50-80 °C and produce some enzymes with special promise for biocatalysis. A thermophilic protease-producing strain YYC4 was isolated from Yunyan cigarette and employed in solid-state fermentation (SSF) of unsterilized soybean meal (SBM). RESULTS The isolate was identified as Bacillus licheniformis based on appearance of colonies, microscopic observation and 16S rDNA sequencing. After SSF, soluble and crude protein contents in SBM increased from 49.24 to 185.73 g kg-1 and from 404.18 to 479.46 g kg-1 , respectively, under the fermentation conditions of 107 cfu g-1 inoculation of strain YYC4, 1:1.8 (g mL-1 ) SBM to distilled water, 1.2 g kg-1 magnesium sulphate addition, 55 °C and 48 h. During fermentation, pH of the medium increased from 6.30 to 9.09 and protease activity especially neutral protease increased significantly from 13.5 to 181.31 U g-1 . Meanwhile, trypsin inhibitor (TI) activity was decreased from 8.19 to 3.19 mg g-1 . The safety of fermented SBM (FSBM) was verified by acute toxicity animal experiment. Analysis of microbial community in FSBM showed that Bacillus licheniformis YYC4 as a dominant strain inhibited most of the other microorganisms pre-existing in the materials during fermentation. CONCLUSION Increments of soluble and crude protein by 277.19% and 18.63% and decrement of harmful TI by 61.05% in SBM were achieved using thermophilic SSF by Bacillus licheniformis YYC4, providing a basis for the application of thermophiles in fermentation industry in an environmentally friendly and energy-saving way. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Chunhua Dai
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
- Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
- Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
- Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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Chung D, Yu WJ, Lim JY, Kang NS, Kwon YM, Choi G, Bae SS, Cho K, Lee DS. Characterization of the Proteolytic Activity of a Halophilic Aspergillus reticulatus Strain SK1-1 Isolated from a Solar Saltern. Microorganisms 2021; 10:29. [PMID: 35056479 PMCID: PMC8781784 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10010029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Salterns are hypersaline environments that are inhabited by diverse halophilic microorganisms, including fungi. In this study, we isolated a fungal strain SK1-1 from a saltern in the Republic of Korea, which was identified as Asperillus reticulatus. This is the first reported saline-environment-derived A. reticulatus that belongs to the Aspergillus penicillioides clade and encompasses xerophilic fungi. SK1-1 was halophilic, obligately requiring NaCl for growth, with a maximum radial growth of 6%-9% (w/v) NaCl. To facilitate the biotechnological application of halophilic fungi, we screened the SK1-1 strain for proteolytic activity. Proteases have widespread applications in food processing, detergents, textiles, and waste treatment, and halophilic proteases can enable protein degradation in high salt environments. We assessed the proteolytic activity of the extracellular crude enzyme of SK1-1 using azocasein as a substrate. The crude protease exhibited maximum activity at 40-50 °C, pH 9.5-10.5, and in the absence of NaCl. It was also able to retain up to 69% of its maximum activity until 7% NaCl. Protease inhibitor assays showed complete inhibition of the proteolytic activity of crude enzymes by Pefabloc® SC. Our data suggest that the halophilic A. reticulatus strain SK1-1 produces an extracellular alkaline serine protease.
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- Dawoon Chung
- Department of Genetic Resources Research, National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea, Seocheon 33662, Korea; (D.C.); (W.-J.Y.); (J.-Y.L.); (Y.-M.K.); (G.C.); (S.-S.B.); (K.C.)
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- Department of Genetic Resources Research, National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea, Seocheon 33662, Korea; (D.C.); (W.-J.Y.); (J.-Y.L.); (Y.-M.K.); (G.C.); (S.-S.B.); (K.C.)
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- Department of Genetic Resources Research, National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea, Seocheon 33662, Korea; (D.C.); (W.-J.Y.); (J.-Y.L.); (Y.-M.K.); (G.C.); (S.-S.B.); (K.C.)
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- Department of Taxonomy and Systematics, National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea, Seocheon 33662, Korea;
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- Department of Genetic Resources Research, National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea, Seocheon 33662, Korea; (D.C.); (W.-J.Y.); (J.-Y.L.); (Y.-M.K.); (G.C.); (S.-S.B.); (K.C.)
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- Department of Genetic Resources Research, National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea, Seocheon 33662, Korea; (D.C.); (W.-J.Y.); (J.-Y.L.); (Y.-M.K.); (G.C.); (S.-S.B.); (K.C.)
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- Department of Genetic Resources Research, National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea, Seocheon 33662, Korea; (D.C.); (W.-J.Y.); (J.-Y.L.); (Y.-M.K.); (G.C.); (S.-S.B.); (K.C.)
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- Department of Genetic Resources Research, National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea, Seocheon 33662, Korea; (D.C.); (W.-J.Y.); (J.-Y.L.); (Y.-M.K.); (G.C.); (S.-S.B.); (K.C.)
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- Department of Genetic Resources Research, National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea, Seocheon 33662, Korea; (D.C.); (W.-J.Y.); (J.-Y.L.); (Y.-M.K.); (G.C.); (S.-S.B.); (K.C.)
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Proteases are ubiquitous enzymes, having significant physiological roles in both synthesis and degradation. The use of microbial proteases in food fermentation is an age-old process, which is today being successfully employed in other industries with the advent of ‘omics’ era and innovations in genetic and protein engineering approaches. Proteases have found application in industries besides food, like leather, textiles, detergent, waste management, agriculture, animal husbandry, cosmetics, and pharmaceutics. With the rising demands and applications, researchers are exploring various approaches to discover, redesign, or artificially synthesize enzymes with better applicability in the industrial processes. These enzymes offer a sustainable and environmentally safer option, besides possessing economic and commercial value. Various bacterial and fungal proteases are already holding a commercially pivotal role in the industry. The current review summarizes the characteristics and types of proteases, microbial source, their current and prospective applications in various industries, and future challenges. Promoting these biocatalysts will prove significant in betterment of the modern world.
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Rocha FTB, Brandão-Costa RMP, Neves AGD, Cardoso KBB, Nascimento TP, Albuquerque WWC, Porto ALF. Purification and characterization of a protease from Aspergillus sydowii URM5774: Coffee ground residue for protease production by solid state fermentation. AN ACAD BRAS CIENC 2021; 93:e20200867. [PMID: 34586176 DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765202120200867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Solid state fermentation is a promising technology largely used in biotechnology process and is a suitable strategy for producing low-cost enzymatic products. At the present study, a novel enzyme obtained through solid state fermentation using Aspergillus sydowii was herein purified and characterized. The fermentations used coffee ground residue as substrate and the crude enzyme was submitted through further purification steps of: acetonic precipitation, DEAE-Sephadex and Superdex G-75 column. Both crude and purified enzymes were submitted to biochemical characterization of their thermostability, optimal temperature and pH, effects of inhibitors and metal ions. A purified protease was obtained with yield of 5.9-fold and 53% recovery, with maximal proteolytic activity of 352.0 U/mL. SDS-PAGE revealed a band of protein at 47.0 kDa. The enzyme activity was abolished in the presence of phenyl-methyl sulfonyl fluoride and partially inhibited against Triton X-100 (78.0%). The optimal activity was found in pH 8.0 at 45°C of temperature. Besides, the enzyme showed stability between 35°C and 50°C. It was possible to determine appropriate conditions to the obtainment of thermostable proteases with biotechnological interest associated with a method that concomitantly shows excellent production levels and recovery waste raw material in a very profitable process.
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- Felype T B Rocha
- Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco/UFRPE, Laboratório de Tecnologia de Bioativos, Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros, s/n, Dois Irmãos, 52171-900 Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Universidade de Pernambuco, Laboratório de Avanços em Biotecnologia de Proteínas /LABIOPROT, Rua Arnóbio Marquês, 310, Santo Amaro, 50100-130 Recife, PE, Brazil.,Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco/UFRPE, Laboratório de Tecnologia de Bioativos, Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros, s/n, Dois Irmãos, 52171-900 Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco/UFRPE, Laboratório de Tecnologia de Bioativos, Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros, s/n, Dois Irmãos, 52171-900 Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco/UFRPE, Laboratório de Tecnologia de Bioativos, Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros, s/n, Dois Irmãos, 52171-900 Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco/UFRPE, Laboratório de Tecnologia de Bioativos, Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros, s/n, Dois Irmãos, 52171-900 Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Institute of Food Chemistry and Food Biotechnology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 17, Giessen, 30392 Germany
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- Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco/UFRPE, Laboratório de Tecnologia de Bioativos, Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros, s/n, Dois Irmãos, 52171-900 Recife, PE, Brazil
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Ahmadi S, Salehi M, Ausi S. Kinetic and thermodynamic study of aspartic protease extracted from Withania coagulans. Int Dairy J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.idairyj.2020.104960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Production, Optimization, and Characterization of an Acid Protease from a Filamentous Fungus by Solid-State Fermentation. Int J Microbiol 2021; 2021:6685963. [PMID: 34007282 PMCID: PMC8102121 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6685963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Acid proteases represent an important group of enzymes, extensively used in food and beverage industries. There is an increased demand for acid proteases adapting to the industrial extreme environment, especially lower pH. Thus, this necessitates the search for a better acid protease from fungi that best performs in industrial conditions. The fungal isolates were isolated from grape and dairy farm soil using potato dextrose agar and further screened for protease production based on the hydrolysis of clear zone on skim milk agar. The potential fungi were then subjected to secondary screening under solid-state fermentation (SSF). After the secondary screening, the potential fungus was identified to the genus level by the macroscopic and microscopic methods. The growth conditions and media composition for the potential fungus were further optimized under SSF. The crude enzyme produced by the potential isolate was characterized after partial purification by acetone and ammonium sulfate precipitation. A total of 9 fungal isolates showed protease production in primary and secondary screening; however, one potential isolate (Z1BL1) was selected for further study based on its protease activity. The isolate was identified to the genus Aspergillus based on their morphological features. The maximum acid protease from the isolate Z1BL1 was obtained using fermentation media containing wheat bran as a solid substrate, 1 mL of 3.2 × 106 inoculum size, 50% moisture content, and pH 4.5 upon 120-h incubation at 30°C. The acetone-precipitated enzyme exhibited the maximum activity at 50°C and pH 5 with stability at pH 4–6 and temperature 40–60°C. Thus, the acid protease produced from Aspergillus showed suitable enzyme characteristics required in the industry and could be a candidate for application in the food industry after further purification.
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Structural-genetic insight and optimization of protease production from a novel strain of Aeromonas veronii CMF, a gut isolate of Chrysomya megacephala. Arch Microbiol 2021; 203:2961-2977. [PMID: 33772325 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-021-02282-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Revised: 03/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Structural-genetic characterization of protease producing genes and enzymes from microbial sources are seldom appreciated despite having its substantial utilization in protein engineering or genetic manipulation for biotechnological applications. Aeromonas veronii CMF, a mesophilic bacterium isolated from the gut of Chrysomya megacephala, was found to exhibited significant level of protease activity. For the revelation of genetic potential in relation to protease production, whole genome of this organism was sequenced and analysed while structure-function of different protease enzyme was predicated using various in silico analysis. The 4.5 mb CMF genome was found to encompass various types of protease and mostly they are neutral in nature. Enzyme production was highest in an optimum pH and temperature of 6.0 (32.09 ± 1.015 U/ml) and 35ºC (41.65 ± 1.152 U/ml), respectively. Other culture parameters for optimum production of protease were determined to be inoculum size (1%), incubation period (72 h), shaking condition (125 rpm), carbon and nitrogen source [2% lactose (92.21 ± 3.16 U/ml) and 0.5% urea (163.62 ± 4.31 U/ml), respectively] and effect of surfactants [0.02 mg/ml Tween 80 (174.72 ± 4.48 U/ml)]. Furthermore, A. veronii CMF exhibited significant enzyme production like serine protease (15.22 ± 0.563 U/ml), aspartate protease (33.16 ± 0.762 U/ml) and collagenase (17.26 ± 0.626 U/ml). Genomic information and results of physio-biochemical assays indicate its cost-effective potential use in different enzyme-industry.
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Zaman U, Naz R, Khattak NS, Rehman KU, Saeed A, Farooq M, Sahar J, Iqbal A. Kinetic and thermodynamic studies of novel acid phosphates extracted from Cichorium intybus seedlings. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 168:195-204. [PMID: 33309659 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.12.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Revised: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Herein for the first time a novel acid phosphatase from the seedlings of Cichorium intybus was purified to homogeneity by using various chromatographic techniques (salt precipitation, ion exchange, size exclusion and affinity chromatography) and thermodynamically characterized. The molecular mass of purified enzyme (66 kDa) was determined by SDS-PAGE under denaturing and non-denaturing conditions and by gel-filtration confirmed as dimer of molecular mass 130 kDa. The Michaelis-Menten (Km) constant for -p-NPP (0.3 mM) and (7.6 μmol/min/mg) Vmax. The enzyme was competitively inhibited by phosphate, molybdate and vanadate. Phenyl phosphate, ɑ and β-glycero-phosphate and-p-NPP were found to be good substrate. When temperature increased from (55 °C to 75 °C), the deactivation rate constant (kd) was increased (0.1 to 4.6 min-1) and half- life was decreased from 630 min to 15 min. Various thermal denaturation parameters; change in enthalpy (ΔH°), change in entropy (ΔS°) and change in free energy (ΔG°) were found 121.93 KJ·mol-1, 72.45 KJ·mol-1 and 98.08 KJ·mol-1 respectively, confirming that acid phosphatase undergoes a significant process of unfolding during deactivation. The biochemical properties of acid phosphatase from C. intybus on the behalf of biological activity and its relationship to pH variations, thermal deactivation and kinetics parameters provide an insight into its novel features.
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- Umber Zaman
- Institute of Chemical Science, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 29050, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemical Science, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 29050, Pakistan
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- Center for Materials Science, Islamia College University, 25120, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Chemical Science, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 29050, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 29050, Pakistan
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- National Center of Excellence in Physical Chemistry, University of Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan
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- National Center of Excellence in Physical Chemistry, University of Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Lakki Marwat, KPK, Pakistan
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Industrially Important Fungal Enzymes: Productions and Applications. Fungal Biol 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-68260-6_11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Elleuch J, Hadj Kacem F, Ben Amor F, Hadrich B, Michaud P, Fendri I, Abdelkafi S. Extracellular neutral protease from Arthrospira platensis: Production, optimization and partial characterization. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 167:1491-1498. [PMID: 33202265 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.11.102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Revised: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Proteases are industrially important catalysts. They belong to a complex family of enzymes that perform highly focused proteolysis functions. Given their potential use, there has been renewed interest in the discovery of proteases with novel properties and a constant thrust to optimize the enzyme production. In the present study, a novel extracellular neutral protease produced from Arthrospira platensis was detected and characterized. Its proteolytic activity was strongly activated by β-mercaptoethanol, 5,5-dithio-bis-(2-nitrobenzoic acid) and highly inhibited by Hg2+ and Zn2+ metal ions which support the fact that the studied protease belongs to the cysteine protease family. Using statistical modelling methodology, the logistic model has been selected to predict A. platensis growth-kinetic values. The optimal culture conditions for neutral protease production were found using Box-Behnken Design. The maximum experimental protease activities (159.79 U/mL) was achieved after 13 days of culture in an optimized Zarrouk medium containing 0.625 g/L NaCl, 0.625 g/L K2HPO4 and set on 9.5 initial pH. The extracellular protease of A. platensis can easily be used in the food industry for its important activity at neutral pH and its low production cost since it is a valuation of the residual culture medium after biomass recovery.
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- Jihen Elleuch
- Laboratoire de Génie Enzymatique et Microbiologie, Equipe Biotechnologie des Algues, Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Sfax, Université de Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire de Génie Enzymatique et Microbiologie, Equipe Biotechnologie des Algues, Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Sfax, Université de Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire de Génie Enzymatique et Microbiologie, Equipe Biotechnologie des Algues, Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Sfax, Université de Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire de Génie Enzymatique et Microbiologie, Equipe Biotechnologie des Algues, Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Sfax, Université de Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS, SIGMA Clermont, Institut Pascal, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Laboratoroire de Biotechnologies Végétales Appliquées à l'Amélioration des Cultures, Faculté des Sciences de Sfax, Université de Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire de Génie Enzymatique et Microbiologie, Equipe Biotechnologie des Algues, Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Sfax, Université de Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
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de Oliveira JM, Fernandes P, Benevides RG, de Assis SA. Production, characterization, and immobilization of protease from the yeast Rhodotorula oryzicola. Biotechnol Appl Biochem 2020; 68:1033-1043. [PMID: 32918838 DOI: 10.1002/bab.2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The protease was produced extracellularly in submerged fermentation by the yeast Rhodotorula oryzicola using different sources of nitrogen and maximum activity (6.54 × 10-3 U/mg) was obtained in medium containing 2% casein (w/v). Purification of the protease by gel filtration chromatography resulted in a 3.07-fold increase of specific protease activity. The optimal pH and temperature for enzyme activity were 6.51 and 63.04 °C, respectively. Incubation in the presence of some salts enhanced enzyme activity, which peaked under 0.01 M BaCl2 . The enzyme retained about 90% of enzymatic activity at temperatures 50-60 °C. The commercially available enzyme carriers evaluated, silica gel, Celite 545, and chitosan effectively immobilized the protease. The enzyme immobilized in Celite 545 retained 73.53% of the initial activity after 15 reuse cycles. These results are quite promising for large-scale production and immobilization of protease from R. oryzicola, as the high operational stability of the immobilized enzyme lowers production costs in biotechnological applications that require high enzymatic activity and stability under high temperatures.
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- Juliana Mota de Oliveira
- Enzymology and Fermentation Technology Laboratory, Health Department, State University of Feira de Santana, Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil
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- DREAMS and Faculty of Engineering, Lusófona University, Lisbon, Portugal.,Department of Bioengineering, IBB - Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Enzymology and Fermentation Technology Laboratory, Health Department, State University of Feira de Santana, Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil
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- Enzymology and Fermentation Technology Laboratory, Health Department, State University of Feira de Santana, Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil
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Zaman U, Naz R, Rehman KU, Saeed Khattak N, Ahmad S, Iqbal A, Jan SU. Investigating the Impact of Various Parameters On the Activity of Acid Phosphatases from Seedlings of Coronopus didymus. J Proteome Res 2020; 19:3201-3210. [PMID: 32551656 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.0c00174] [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: 01/04/2023]
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The thermal stability of purified acid phosphatase from the germinating seedlings of Coronopus didymus (Jangli halon) was investigated by studying the impact of various thermodynamic parameters [t1/2, Ed, ΔH° (enthalpy change), ΔG° (free energy change), and ΔS° (entropy change)] of heat treatment in the temperature range of 55-75 °C. The thermal denaturation of acid phosphatase, assessed by loss in activity, was evidently followed by first-order kinetics, which varies with time and yield during the process of denaturation. The half-life of the enzyme was 693 min at 55 °C. The Ed (activation energy of denaturation) was calculated by the Arrhenius plot (30 kcal mol-1), and the Z-value was 17.3 °C. The various thermodynamic parameters studied were as follows: ΔH°, the change in enthalpy of inactivation, was 121.93 kJ mol-1 at 55 °C; ΔG°, the change in free energy of inactivation, was 110.65 kJ mol-1 at 55 °C; and ΔS°, the change in entropy of inactivation, was 34.39 J mol-1 k-1 at 55 °C. This suggests that acid phosphatase activity is thermostable to long heat treatment up to 60 °C.
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- Umber Zaman
- Department of Chemistry, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 29050, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 29050, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 29050, Pakistan
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- Centre for Materials Science, Islamia College University, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Centre for Materials Science, Islamia College University, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 29050, Pakistan
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- Centre for Materials Science, Islamia College University, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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Protease—A Versatile and Ecofriendly Biocatalyst with Multi-Industrial Applications: An Updated Review. Catal Letters 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10562-020-03316-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Song P, Cheng L, Tian K, Zhang M, Mchunu NP, Niu D, Singh S, Prior B, Wang ZX. Biochemical characterization of two new Aspergillus niger aspartic proteases. 3 Biotech 2020; 10:303. [PMID: 32566441 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-020-02292-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Two new aspartic proteases, PepAb and PepAc (encoded by pepAb and pepAc), were heterologously expressed and biochemically characterized from Aspergillus niger F0215. They possessed a typical structure of pepsin-type aspartic protease with the conserved active residues D (84, 115), Y (131, 168) and D (281, 326), while their identity in amino acid sequences was only 19.0%. PepAb had maximum activity at pH 2.5 and 50 °C and PepAc at 3.0 and 50 °C. The specific activities of PepAb and PepAc toward casein were 1368.1 and 2081.4 U/mg, respectively. Their activities were significantly promoted by Cu2+ and Mn2+ and completely inhibited by pepstatin. PepAb exhibited higher catalytic efficiency (k cat/K m) toward soy protein isolates than casein, while PepAc showed higher catalytic efficiency toward casein. The hydrolysis capacities of PepAb and PepAc on soy protein isolates were slightly lower than that of previously identified A. niger aspartic protease, PepA (aspergillopepsin I), while the resultant peptide profiles were remarkably different for all three proteases.
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- Peng Song
- College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457 China
- Department of Biological Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457 China
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- College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457 China
- Department of Biological Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457 China
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- Department of Biological Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457 China
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- Department of Biological Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457 China
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- Agricultural Research Council, Biotechnology Platform, Private Bag X5, Onderstepoort, 0110 South Africa
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- Department of Biological Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457 China
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Durban University of Technology, P. O. Box 1334, Durban, 4001 South Africa
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Stellenbosch, Private Bag X1, Matieland, 7602 South Africa
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- Department of Biological Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457 China
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Wehaidy HR, Abdel Wahab WA, Kholif AM, Elaaser M, Bahgaat WK, Abdel-Naby MA. Statistical optimization of B. subtilis MK775302 milk clotting enzyme production using agro-industrial residues, enzyme characterization and application in cheese manufacture. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2020.101589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Guo Y, Tu T, Zheng J, Ren Y, Wang Y, Bai Y, Su X, Wang Y, Yao B, Huang H, Luo H. A novel thermostable aspartic protease from Talaromyces leycettanus and its specific autocatalytic activation through an intermediate transition state. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2020; 104:4915-4926. [DOI: 10.1007/s00253-020-10569-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2019] [Revised: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Optimization of media composition and growth conditions for production of milk-clotting protease (MCP) from Aspergillus oryzae DRDFS13 under solid-state fermentation. Braz J Microbiol 2020; 51:571-584. [PMID: 32212055 DOI: 10.1007/s42770-020-00243-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2019] [Accepted: 02/08/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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This study reports the optimization of milk-clotting protease production from Aspergillus oryzae DRDFS13 under solid-state fermentation (SSF) in both one-variable-at-a-time and response surface methodology (RSM). The production and optimization of milk-clotting protease obtained from Aspergillus oryzae DRDFS13 under solid-state fermentation (SSF) using different agro-industrial wastes as solid substrates were studied. The agro-industrial wastes used included wheat bran, rice bran, pea bran, and grass pea bran. The chemical composition of the best solid substrate was tested using standard methods. Others cultivation parameters were studied, and the results showed that the optimum fermentation medium composed of wheat bran, casein (1% w/w), and glucose (0.5% w/w) and the conditions for maximum milk-clotting protease production were at the moisture content of 55.0%, inoculum of 0.5*106 spores/mL, incubation temperature of 30 °C, pH of 6.0, and fermentation time of 5 days. The highest milk-clotting activity was obtained from the crude enzyme extracted using 0.1 M NaCl and partial purification of the crude enzyme using chilled acetone, and 80% (NH4)2SO4 increased the ratio of MCA/PA from 0.56 to 1.30 and 0.65, respectively. Moreover, the highest MCA (137.58 U/mL) was obtained at a casein concentration of 0.5%, pH 4.0, and 25 °C, using RSM. Thus, results from the present study showed that the optimization of milk-clotting protease production from A. oryzae DRDFS 13 under SSF by both one-variable-at-a-time and RSM significantly increased the milk-clotting activity. This is the first report from a fungus in the Ethiopian setting and a modest contribution to highlight the potential of harnessing microbial protease enzymes for industrial applications.
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A Purified Aspartic Protease from Akkermansia Muciniphila Plays an Important Role in Degrading Muc2. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 21:ijms21010072. [PMID: 31861919 PMCID: PMC6982040 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21010072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2019] [Revised: 12/16/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Akkermansia muciniphila can produce various mucin-degrading proteins. However, the functional characteristics of these proteins and their role in mucin degradation are unclear. Of the predicted protein-coding genes, Amuc_1434, which encodes for a hypothetical protein, is the focus in this study. A recombinant enzyme Amuc_1434 containing the 6× His-tag produced in Escherichia coli (hereinafter termed Amuc_1434*) was isolated to homogeneity and biochemically characterised. Results showed that the enzyme can hydrolyse hemoglobin with an activity of 17.21 U/μg. The optimal pH and temperature for hemoglobin hydrolysis of Amuc_1434* were found to be around 8.0 and 40 °C, respectively. Amuc_1434* is identified as a member of the aspartic protease family through the action of inhibitor pepstatin A. Amuc_1434* promotes the adhesion of colon cancer cell line LS174T, which can highly express Muc2. Significantly Amuc_1434* can degrade Muc2 of colon cancer cells. Amuc_1434 is mainly located in the colon of BALB/c mice. These results suggest that the presence of Amuc_1434 from Akkermansia muciniphila may be correlated with the restoration of gut barrier function by decreasing mucus layer thickness.
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Gimenes NC, Silveira E, Tambourgi EB. An Overview of Proteases: Production, Downstream Processes and Industrial Applications. SEPARATION & PURIFICATION REVIEWS 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/15422119.2019.1677249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Biotechnology Institute, Federal University of Uberlandia, Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Brazilian Savanna’s, Diversity Research Center, Federal University of Uberlandia, Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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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: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [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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Enhanced production of alkaline protease by Neocosmospora sp. N1 using custard apple seed powder as inducer and its application for stain removal and dehairing. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2019.101310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Screening and evaluation of filamentous fungi potential for protease production in swine plasma and red blood cells-based media: qualitative and quantitative methods. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2019.101313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Shukla P. Synthetic Biology Perspectives of Microbial Enzymes and Their Innovative Applications. Indian J Microbiol 2019; 59:401-409. [PMID: 31762501 DOI: 10.1007/s12088-019-00819-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Microbial enzymes are high in demand and there is focus on their efficient, cost effective and eco-friendly production. The relevant microbial enzymes for respective industries needs to be identified but the conventional technologies don't have much edge over it. So, there is more attention towards high throughput methods for production of efficient enzymes. The enzymes produced by microbes need to be modified to bear the extreme conditions of the industries in order to get prolific outcomes and here the synthetic biology tools may be augmented to modify such microbes and enzymes. These tools are applied to synthesize novel and efficient enzymes. Use of computational tools for enzyme modification has provided new avenues for faster and specific modification of enzymes in a shorter time period. This review focuses on few important enzymes and their modification through synthetic biology tools including genetic modification, nanotechnology, post translational modification.
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- Pratyoosh Shukla
- Enzyme Technology and Protein Bioinformatics Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana 124001 India
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Lizardi-Jiménez MA, Ricardo-Díaz J, Quiñones-Muñoz TA, Hernández-Rosas F, Hernández-Martínez R. Fungal strain selection for protease production by solid-state fermentation using agro-industrial waste as substrates. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-019-00814-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Guo Y, Tu T, Yuan P, Wang Y, Ren Y, Yao B, Luo H. High-level expression and characterization of a novel aspartic protease from Talaromyces leycettanus JCM12802 and its potential application in juice clarification. Food Chem 2019; 281:197-203. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.12.096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2018] [Revised: 12/19/2018] [Accepted: 12/19/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Sun F, Sun Q, Zhang H, Kong B, Xia X. Purification and biochemical characteristics of the microbial extracellular protease from Lactobacillus curvatus isolated from Harbin dry sausages. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 133:987-997. [PMID: 31029624 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.04.169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2019] [Revised: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 04/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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This study investigates the purification and biochemical characteristics of the protease secreted by Lactobacillus curvatus R5, which was isolated from Harbin dry sausages. The optimized fermentation conditions were fermentation time 36 h, initial pH 6 and fermentation temperature 37 °C. An extracellular protease was purified using ammonium sulfate precipitation, ion-exchange layer and gel filtration. Sodium dodecyl sulphate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) analysis showed that molecular weight of the purified protease was 45.3 kDa. Protease produced by L. curvatus R5 reached a higher relative protease activity at pH 6, 40 °C, and the purified protease exhibited pH and thermal stability at pH 6 and 40 °C. The microbial protease activity can be inhibited by ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid disodium salt (EDTA). The Vmax and Km of the protease were 53 mg/min and 15.9 mg/mL, respectively. SDS-PAGE reflects the ability of the protease to hydrolyse myofibrillar protein and sarcoplasmic protein, especially on myosin heavy chain, actin, myosin light chain and phosphorylase. The 3D structure and the Ramachandran plot of L. curvatus R5 protease was obtained by homology modelling. The Ramachandran plot analysis revealed that the purified protease was composed of 366 amino acids, and its residues in favoured, allowed, generously allowed and disallowed regions were 84.6%, 11.3%, 3.2% and 0.9% residues, respectively. Molecular docking showed that the substrate actin bound to the protease active site by hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interaction. This research provides a basis for understanding the enzymatic properties of L. curvatus R5 protease. In conclusion, L. curvatus R5 can be used as a starter culture or protease-producing strain to inoculate Harbin dry sausages.
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- Fangda Sun
- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China.
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China.
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Muhammad A, Bokhari SAI, Vernoux JP, Ali MI, Faryal R, Desmasures N, Imran M. Purification, Characterization and Thermodynamic Assessment of an Alkaline Protease by Geotrichum Candidum of Dairy Origin. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY 2019; 17:e2042. [PMID: 31457056 PMCID: PMC6697849 DOI: 10.21859/ijb.2042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Background Alkaline proteases is the important group of enzymes having numerous industrial applications including dairy food formulations. Objectives The current study deals with the purification and characterization of an alkaline serine protease produced by Geotrichum candidum QAUGC01, isolated from indigenous fermented milk product, Dahi. Material and Methods In total twelve G. candidum strains were screened for their proteolytic activity by using standard protease assay. The protease production from G. candidum QAUGC01 was optimized by varying physio-chemical conditions. The protease was purified by using two-step method: ammonium sulfate precipitation and gel filtration chromatography. Protease was further characterized by studying various parameter like temperature, pH, modulators, metal ions and organic solvent. A thermodynamic study was also carried out to explore the half-life of protease. Results The G. candidum grew profusely at 25 °C and at an initial pH of 4.0 for 72 h of incubation producing 26.21 U/ml maximum extracellular protease. Protease revealed that Vmax and Km was 26.25 U.ml-1.min-1 and 0.05 mg.mL-1, respectively using casein as substrate. The enzyme was stable at a temperature range (25-45 °C) and pH (8-9). Residual enzyme activity was strongly inhibited in the presence of PMSF (7.5%). The protease could hydrolyze proteinaceous substrates, casein (98%) and BSA (95%). The thermodynamic studies explored that the half-life of the enzyme that was 106.62 min, 38.72 min and 15.71 min at 50, 60 and 70 °C, respectively. Conclusions Purified protease from G. candidum GCQAU01 is an ideal candidate for industrial application.
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- Abubakar Muhammad
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Aliments Bioprocédés Toxicologie Environnement (ABTE), E.A. 4651, Université de Caen Basse-Normandie, Esplanade de la Paix, CAEN Cedex, France
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Aliments Bioprocédés Toxicologie Environnement (ABTE), E.A. 4651, Université de Caen Basse-Normandie, Esplanade de la Paix, CAEN Cedex, France
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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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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Gurumallesh P, Alagu K, Ramakrishnan B, Muthusamy S. A systematic reconsideration on proteases. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 128:254-267. [PMID: 30664968 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.01.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2018] [Revised: 01/03/2019] [Accepted: 01/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Proteases are a group of large complex enzyme molecules that perform highly focused proteolysis functions. A vast quantity of the protease enzymes is predominantly sourced from microbial fermentation process, although proteases tend to natively present in plant, animals and humans. Proteases possess a pervasive importance in medical and pharmaceutical sector, because of its enriched specificity towards biomolecules. They are also actively encompassed in regulating certain physiological pathways. A distinct territory of human disorders is treated by substrate specific proteases. Enormous numbers of catalytic activities in habitual metabolism process of a living organism are protease dependent. Pilot scale researches and product development in industrial biotechnology sectors are wholly based on any one of the protease enzymes. The applications of the protease enzymes and its economic benefits of being an eco-friendly material are far-reaching. This review presents a brief overview on the classification and sources of various types of proteases. We describe the essential evidences of role of protease in different sectors. The proteases could be a potential relieves to harmful synthetic chemicals in distinctive industrial processes and thus gains global perception.
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- Poorani Gurumallesh
- Department of Biotechnology, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, India.
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Cloning, expression, and characterization of an alkaline protease, AprV, from Vibrio sp. DA1-1. Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 2018; 41:1437-1447. [PMID: 29934784 DOI: 10.1007/s00449-018-1972-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2018] [Accepted: 06/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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A novel alkaline protease (named AprV) gene from Vibrio sp. DA1-1 was cloned and expressed in Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3) pLysS. The sequence analysis showed the highest homology of 68% with the characterized protease from Alkalimonas collagenimarina AC40T. The recombinant AprV was purified with the molecular weight of 28 kDa. The optimum temperature and pH were determined to be 55 °C and 10.0, respectively. The enzyme activity was slightly enhanced by Ca2+, Mg2+, Zn2+, Ba2+, and, however, was highly inhibited by Sn2+ and EDTA. The AprV was stable in the presence of some surfactants and oxidizing agents, such as 1% Tween 20-80, 1% JFC-2, and 5% JFC-2. Casein was found to be the ideal substrate with specific activity of 1139 U/mg. Moreover, we found that AprV (10,000 U), together with commercial detergent, could completely remove the blood on the cotton. Furthermore, AprV also demonstrated dehairing activity on goat and bull skin. These results indicated that the alkaline protease AprV might be a potential candidate for applications in the detergent and leather industries.
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Zhang Y, He S, Simpson BK. Enzymes in food bioprocessing — novel food enzymes, applications, and related techniques. Curr Opin Food Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cofs.2017.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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