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Liu C, Lv X, Liu L, Li J, Du G, Chen J, Liu Y. Constructing an Antibiotic-Free Protein Expression System for Ovalbumin Biosynthesis in Probiotic Escherichia coli Nissle 1917. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:8693-8703. [PMID: 38574273 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c00827] [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: 04/06/2024]
Abstract
Ovalbumin (OVA) is the principal protein constituent of eggs. As an alternative to eggs, cell-cultured OVA can reduce the environmental impact of global warming and land use. Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 (EcN), a probiotic with specific endogenous cryptic plasmids that stably exist in cells without the addition of antibiotics, was chosen as the host for the efficient heterologous expression of the OVA. OVA yield reached 20 mg·L-1 in shake flasks using the OVA expression cassette containing a tac promoter (Ptac) upstream of the OVA-coding sequences on the endogenous plasmid pMUT2. Subsequently, we improved the level of the expression of the OVA by employing a dual promoter (PP5 combined with Ptac via a sigma factor binding site 24) and ribosome binding site (RBS) substitution. These enhancements increased the level of production of OVA in shake flasks to 30 and 42 mg·L-1, respectively. OVA by EcNP-P28 harboring plasmid L28 equipped with both dual promoter and the strong RBS8 reached 3.70 g·L-1 in a 3 L bioreactor. Recombinant OVA and natural OVA showed similar biochemical characteristics, including secondary structure, isoelectric point, amino acid composition, and thermal stability. This is currently the highest OVA production reported among prokaryotes. We successfully constructed an antibiotic-free heterologous protein expression system for EcN.
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- Cheng Liu
- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiaxing Institute of Future Food, Jiaxing 314050, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiaxing Institute of Future Food, Jiaxing 314050, China
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Lin TH, Cheng SY, Lin YF, Chen PT. Development of the Low-Temperature Inducible System for Recombinant Protein Production in Escherichia coli Nissle 1917. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:7318-7325. [PMID: 38506339 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c01075] [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: 03/21/2024]
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The pET system is commonly used for producing foreign proteins in Escherichia coli, but its reliance on the costly and metabolically demanding inducer IPTG limits its industrial use. This study engineered a low-temperature inducible system (LTIS) in E. coli Nissle 1917 (EcN) by combining the T7 expression system with the thermal inducible mechanism CI857-λPRPL to generate the new LTIS strain, ENL7P. The strain ENL7P-sfGFP-Km underwent overnight culture at 37 °C for 14-16 h, followed by subculturing at 30 °C for 24 h. This resulted in a notable 5.53-fold increase in the sfGFP induction rate when the strain was cultivated under 37-30 °C conditions. Moreover, gene expression was induced using a two-stage strategy. Initially, the strain was cultured overnight at 39 °C for 14-16 h, followed by a subculture at 30 °C for 6 h, and finally, another subculture at 30 °C for 24 h. This cultivation strategy led to an impressive 158.37-fold induction rate for sfGFP. Similar effects could be achieved through utilization of the LTIS system for inducing the production of thermophilic trehalose synthase from Thermus antranikianii (TaTS). The results of this study proved that the LTIS system has the potential for industrial applications.
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- Tzu-Han Lin
- Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan 710, Taiwan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan 710, Taiwan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan 710, Taiwan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan 710, Taiwan
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Hu M, Zhang T, Miao M, Li K, Luan Q, Sun G. Expectations for employing Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 in food science and nutrition. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2024:1-9. [PMID: 38189668 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2301416] [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: 01/09/2024]
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As a promising probiotic strain, Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 (EcN) has been demonstrated to confer beneficial effects on intestinal health, immune function, and pathogen prevention. Additionally, EcN has also been widely studied due to its clear genomic information, tractable gene regulation, and simple growth conditions. This review summarizes the various applications potential of EcN in food science and nutrition, including inflammation prevention, tumor-targeting therapy, antibacterial agents for food, and nutrient production with a focus on specific case studies. Moreover, we highlight the major challenges of employing EcN in food science and nutrition, including regulatory approval, stability during food processing, and consumer acceptance. Finally, we conclude with a discussion on perspectives related to employing EcN in food science and nutrition.
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- Miaomiao Hu
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Baolingbao Biology Co., Ltd, Yucheng, Shandong, China
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- Baolingbao Biology Co., Ltd, Yucheng, Shandong, China
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- Baolingbao Biology Co., Ltd, Yucheng, Shandong, China
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Dai L, Niu D, Huang JW, Li X, Shen P, Li H, Xie Z, Min J, Hu Y, Yang Y, Guo RT, Chen CC. Cryo-EM structure and rational engineering of a superefficient ochratoxin A-detoxifying amidohydrolase. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 458:131836. [PMID: 37331057 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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Ochratoxin A (OTA) is among the most prevalent mycotoxins detected in agroproducts, posing serious threats to human and livestock health. Using enzymes to conduct OTA detoxification is an appealing potential strategy. The recently identified amidohydrolase from Stenotrophomonas acidaminiphila, termed ADH3, is the most efficient OTA-detoxifying enzyme reported thus far and can hydrolyze OTA to nontoxic ochratoxin α (OTα) and L-β-phenylalanine (Phe). To elucidate the catalytic mechanism of ADH3, we solved the single-particle cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) structures of apo-form, Phe- and OTA-bound ADH3 to an overall resolution of 2.5-2.7 Å. The role of OTA-binding residues was investigated by structural, mutagenesis and biochemical analyses. We also rationally engineered ADH3 and obtained variant S88E, whose catalytic activity was elevated by 3.7-fold. Structural analysis of variant S88E indicates that the E88 side chain provides additional hydrogen bond interactions to the OTα moiety. Furthermore, the OTA-hydrolytic activity of variant S88E expressed in Pichia pastoris is comparable to that of Escherichia coli-expressed enzyme, revealing the feasibility of employing the industrial yeast strain to produce ADH3 and its variants for further applications. These results unveil a wealth of information about the catalytic mechanism of ADH3-mediated OTA degradation and provide a blueprint for rational engineering of high-efficiency OTA-detoxifying machineries.
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- Longhai Dai
- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Transformation of Bio-Resources, Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Transformation of Bio-Resources, Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Transformation of Bio-Resources, Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Transformation of Bio-Resources, Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Transformation of Bio-Resources, Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Transformation of Bio-Resources, Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Transformation of Bio-Resources, Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Transformation of Bio-Resources, Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Transformation of Bio-Resources, Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Transformation of Bio-Resources, Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Transformation of Bio-Resources, Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Transformation of Bio-Resources, Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, PR China.
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Hu M, Zhang T. Expectations for Employing Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3) in the Synthesis of Human Milk Oligosaccharides. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:6211-6212. [PMID: 37053564 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c01576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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- Miaomiao Hu
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
- International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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