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Li K. Heterologous expression of a novel galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase from Thermodesulfatator indicus and its application for bioproduction of Gal-β-1,4-GlcNAc-X. Protein Expr Purif 2024; 222:106538. [PMID: 38950762 DOI: 10.1016/j.pep.2024.106538] [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: 05/21/2024] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
Abstract
Nucleotide sugars (UDP-Sugars) are essential for the production of polysaccharides and glycoconjugates utilized in medicines, cosmetics, and food industries. The enzyme Galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase (GalU; EC 2.7.7.12) is responsible for the synthesis of UDP-galactose from α-d-galactose-1-phosphate (Gal-1P) and UTP. A novel bacterial GalU (TiGalU) encoded from a thermophilic bacterium, Thermodesulfatator indicus, was successfully purified using the Ni-NTA column after being expressed in Escherichia coli. The optimal pH for recombinant TiGalU was determined to be 5.5. The optimum temperature of the enzyme was 45 °C. The activity of TiGalU was not dependent on Mg2+ and was strongly inhibited by SDS. When coupled with galactose kinase (GALK1) and β-1,4-galactosyltransferase 1 (B4GALT1), the enzyme enabled the one-pot synthesis of Gal-β-1,4-GlcNAc-X by utilizing galactose and UTP as substrates. This study reported the in vitro biosynthesis of Gal-β-1,4-GlcNAc-X for the first time, providing an environmentally friendly way to biosynthesis glycosides and other polysaccharides.
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- Kaiqi Li
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210029, China.
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Zhao S, Chen D, Yao Y, Liu C, Gao B, Liu Y, Liu J, Wang S, Gao N, Yang M, Shi G, Zhang S, Xie J, Yang Y. Ammonium Sulfite Slurry from Ammonia-Based Desulfurization Activates Water-Soluble Humic Substances from Lignite: Performance, Application, and Mechanism. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:13633-13644. [PMID: 37671478 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c02558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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Both ammonium sulfite slurry (ASS) from ammonia-based desulfurization and lignite are waste materials with low value. In this work, an innovative method was developed by applying ASS in lignite activation to produce water-soluble humic substances (WHSs) with a high bioactivity and economic value. The optimal activation method was to mix lignite and ASS at a 4:1-liquid-solid ratio by vortex blender and then oscillate it for 30 min at 25 °C. Compared with that of the unactivated lignite (UAL), the yield of WHSs from activated lignite (AL) increased by 42.72%. WHSs from AL consisted of a large number of aliphatic carbons with low molecular weight and functional groups such as amides, amines, sulfonic acid groups, C-O, and so forth. Moreover, WHSs from AL at lower concentrations (2 mg/L) has a more obvious root-elongation-promoting effect than WHSs from UAL (10 mg/L). Activation experiment with the lignite-related model compounds revealed that ASS caused the breakage of Caliph-O, Caliph-Caliph, and Carom-Caliph linkages between aromatic rings. These findings provide a theoretical basis for the development of green and sustainable technologies for the beneficial reuse of ASS and lignite in agriculture.
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- Shanshan Zhao
- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, Shandong, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, Shandong, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, Shandong, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, Shandong, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York 12180, United States
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, Shandong, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, Shandong, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, Shandong, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, Shandong, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, Shandong, China
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- Taian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Taian 271000, Shandong, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, Shandong, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, Shandong, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources; National Engineering & Technology Research Center for Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizers, College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, Shandong, China
- Department of Soil and Water Sciences, Tropical Research and Education Center, IFAS, University of Florida, Homestead, Florida 33031, United States
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Heterologous Expression of a Thermostable Chitinase from Myxococcus xanthus and Its Application for High Yield Production of Glucosamine from Shrimp Shell. Foods 2021; 10:foods10112808. [PMID: 34829089 PMCID: PMC8619855 DOI: 10.3390/foods10112808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Glucosamine (GlcN) is a widely used food supplement. Hence, enormous attention has been concerned with enzymatic production of GlcN owing to its advantage over a chemical approach. In this study, a previously unstudied chitinase gene (MxChi) in the genome of Myxococcus xanthus was cloned, expressed in recombinant soluble form and purified to homogeneity. TLC-, UPLC-, and microplate-reader- based activity tests confirmed MxChi hydrolyzes colloidal chitin to chitobiose as sole product. The optimal catalytic pH and temperature of MxChi was identified as 7.0 and 55 °C, respectively. MxChi exhibited 80% activity after 72 h incubation at 37 °C. The site-directed mutagenesis revealed that the amino acids D323A, D325A, and E327A of MxChi were in the DXDXE catalytic motif of GH18. When coupled with β-N-acetylhexosaminidase (SnHex) and deacetylase (CmCBDA), the enzyme allowed one-pot extraction of GlcN from colloidal chitin and shrimp shell. The optimal condition was 37 °C, pH 8.0, and 1/3/16.5 (MxChi/SnHex/CmCBDA), conducted by orthogonal design for the enzymatic cascades. Under this condition, the yield of GlcN was 26.33 mg from 400 mg shrimp shell. Facile recombinant in E. coli, robust thermostability and pure product herein makes newly discovered chitinase a valuable candidate for the green recycling of chitin rich waste.
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