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Ye LC, Chow SY, Chang SC, Kuo CH, Wang YL, Wei YJ, Lee GC, Liaw SH, Chen WM, Chen SC. Structural and Mutational Analyses of Trehalose Synthase from Deinococcus radiodurans Reveal the Interconversion of Maltose-Trehalose Mechanism. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:18649-18657. [PMID: 39109746 PMCID: PMC11342931 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c03661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2024] [Revised: 07/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024]
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Trehalose synthase (TreS) catalyzes the reversible interconversion of maltose to trehalose, playing a vital role in trehalose production. Understanding the catalytic mechanism of TreS is crucial for optimizing the enzyme activity and enhancing its suitability for industrial applications. Here, we report the crystal structures of both the wild type and the E324D mutant of Deinococcus radiodurans trehalose synthase in complex with the trehalose analogue, validoxylamine A. By employing structure-guided mutagenesis, we identified N253, E320, and E324 as crucial residues within the +1 subsite for isomerase activity. Based on these complex structures, we propose the catalytic mechanism underlying the reversible interconversion of maltose to trehalose. These findings significantly advance our comprehension of the reaction mechanism of TreS.
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- Li-Ci Ye
- Department
of Life Sciences and Institute of Genome Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan
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- Department
of Life Sciences and Institute of Genome Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan
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- Department
of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan
University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department
of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University
of Science and Technology, No. 142, Haijhuan Rd, Kaohsiung, Nanzih District 81157, Taiwan
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- Institute
of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, National
Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan
- Genomics
Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115, Taiwan
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- Department
of Life Sciences and Institute of Genome Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan
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- Department
of Life Science, National Taiwan Normal
University, No. 162, Sec. 1, Heping East Road, Taipei 116, Taiwan
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- Department
of Life Sciences and Institute of Genome Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan
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- Department
of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University
of Science and Technology, No. 142, Haijhuan Rd, Kaohsiung, Nanzih District 81157, Taiwan
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- Department
of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University
of Science and Technology, No. 142, Haijhuan Rd, Kaohsiung, Nanzih District 81157, Taiwan
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Urbániková Ľ, Janeček Š. Trehalose synthases from the subfamily GH13_16 involved in α-glucan biosynthesis - a focus on their maltokinase domain. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 268:131680. [PMID: 38641282 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131680] [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: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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The subfamily GH13_16 trehalose synthase (TreS) converts maltose to trehalose and vice versa. Typically, it consists of three domains, but it may contain a C-terminal extension exhibiting clear sequence features of a maltokinase (MaK). The present in silico study was focused on collection of naturally fused TreS-MaKs and their subsequent detailed bioinformatics analysis. Hence a set of total 3354 unique sequences was compared consisting of 1900 single TreSs, 1426 fused TreS-MaKs and 28 single MaKs. Fused TreS-MaKs were divided into five groups, namely with a standard MaK, with mutations in the maltose-binding site, of the catalytic nucleophile, of the general acid/base and of both catalytic residues. Sequence logos bearing the best conserved sequence regions were prepared for both TreSs and MaKs in an effort to find unique sequence features. In addition, linkers connecting the TreS and MaK parts in the fused enzymes were analysed. This analysis revealed that MaKs in fused enzymes have an extended N-terminal regions compared to single MaKs. Finally, the evolutionary relationships were demonstrated by phylogenetic trees of TreS parts from single TreSs and fused TreS-MaKs from the same organism as well as of single TreSs existing in multiple isoforms in the same organism.
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- Ľubica Urbániková
- Laboratory of Protein Evolution, Institute of Molecular Biology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, SK-84551 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Laboratory of Protein Evolution, Institute of Molecular Biology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, SK-84551 Bratislava, Slovakia; Institute of Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, SK-91701 Trnava, Slovakia.
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Sardiña-Peña AJ, Mesa-Ramos L, Iglesias-Figueroa BF, Ballinas-Casarrubias L, Siqueiros-Cendón TS, Espinoza-Sánchez EA, Flores-Holguín NR, Arévalo-Gallegos S, Rascón-Cruz Q. Analyzing Current Trends and Possible Strategies to Improve Sucrose Isomerases' Thermostability. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14513. [PMID: 37833959 PMCID: PMC10572972 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241914513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Due to their ability to produce isomaltulose, sucrose isomerases are enzymes that have caught the attention of researchers and entrepreneurs since the 1950s. However, their low activity and stability at temperatures above 40 °C have been a bottleneck for their industrial application. Specifically, the instability of these enzymes has been a challenge when it comes to their use for the synthesis and manufacturing of chemicals on a practical scale. This is because industrial processes often require biocatalysts that can withstand harsh reaction conditions, like high temperatures. Since the 1980s, there have been significant advancements in the thermal stabilization engineering of enzymes. Based on the literature from the past few decades and the latest achievements in protein engineering, this article systematically describes the strategies used to enhance the thermal stability of sucrose isomerases. Additionally, from a theoretical perspective, we discuss other potential mechanisms that could be used for this purpose.
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- Amado Javier Sardiña-Peña
- Laboratorio de Biotecnología I, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Circuito Universitarios s/n Nuevo Campus Universitario, Chihuahua 31125, Mexico; (A.J.S.-P.); (B.F.I.-F.); (L.B.-C.); (T.S.S.-C.); (E.A.E.-S.); (S.A.-G.)
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- Laboratorio de Microbiología III, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Circuito Universitarios s/n Nuevo Campus Universitario, Chihuahua 31125, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Biotecnología I, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Circuito Universitarios s/n Nuevo Campus Universitario, Chihuahua 31125, Mexico; (A.J.S.-P.); (B.F.I.-F.); (L.B.-C.); (T.S.S.-C.); (E.A.E.-S.); (S.A.-G.)
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- Laboratorio de Biotecnología I, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Circuito Universitarios s/n Nuevo Campus Universitario, Chihuahua 31125, Mexico; (A.J.S.-P.); (B.F.I.-F.); (L.B.-C.); (T.S.S.-C.); (E.A.E.-S.); (S.A.-G.)
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- Laboratorio de Biotecnología I, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Circuito Universitarios s/n Nuevo Campus Universitario, Chihuahua 31125, Mexico; (A.J.S.-P.); (B.F.I.-F.); (L.B.-C.); (T.S.S.-C.); (E.A.E.-S.); (S.A.-G.)
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- Laboratorio de Biotecnología I, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Circuito Universitarios s/n Nuevo Campus Universitario, Chihuahua 31125, Mexico; (A.J.S.-P.); (B.F.I.-F.); (L.B.-C.); (T.S.S.-C.); (E.A.E.-S.); (S.A.-G.)
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- Laboratorio Virtual NANOCOSMOS, Departamento de Medio Ambiente y Energía, Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados, Chihuahua 31136, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Biotecnología I, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Circuito Universitarios s/n Nuevo Campus Universitario, Chihuahua 31125, Mexico; (A.J.S.-P.); (B.F.I.-F.); (L.B.-C.); (T.S.S.-C.); (E.A.E.-S.); (S.A.-G.)
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- Laboratorio de Biotecnología I, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Circuito Universitarios s/n Nuevo Campus Universitario, Chihuahua 31125, Mexico; (A.J.S.-P.); (B.F.I.-F.); (L.B.-C.); (T.S.S.-C.); (E.A.E.-S.); (S.A.-G.)
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Li Y, Wang J, Wang F, Wang L, Wang L, Xu Z, Yuan H, Yang X, Li P, Su J, Wang R. Production of 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic Acid from Decanoic Acid via Whole-Cell Catalysis in Engineered Escherichia coli. CHEMSUSCHEM 2022; 15:e202102152. [PMID: 34796684 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202102152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (10-HDA) is a terminal hydroxylated medium-chain α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid that performs various unique physiological activities and has a wide market value. Therefore, development of an environmentally friendly, safe, and high-efficiency route to synthesize 10-HDA is required. Here, the β-oxidation pathway of Escherichia coli was modified and a P450 terminal hydroxylase (CYP153A33-CPRBM3 ) was rationally designed to synthesize 10-HDA using decanoic acid as a substrate via two-step whole-cell catalysis. Different homologues of FadDs, FadEs, and YdiIs were analyzed in the first step of the conversion of decanoic acid to trans- -2- decenoic acid. In the second step, CYP153A33 (M228L)-CPRBM3 efficiently catalyzed the conversion of trans- -2- decenoic acid to 10-HDA. Finally, 217 mg L-1 10-HDA was obtained with 500 mg L-1 decanoic acid. This study provides a strategy for biosynthesis of 10-HDA and other α, β-unsaturated carboxylic acid derivatives from specific fatty acids.
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- Yan Li
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Jinan, Shandong, 250353, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, QILU University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, 250353, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Jinan, Shandong, 250353, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, QILU University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, 250353, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Jinan, Shandong, 250353, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, QILU University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, 250353, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Jinan, Shandong, 250353, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, QILU University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, 250353, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Jinan, Shandong, 250353, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, QILU University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, 250353, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Jinan, Shandong, 250353, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, QILU University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, 250353, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Jinan, Shandong, 250353, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, QILU University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, 250353, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Jinan, Shandong, 250353, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, QILU University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, 250353, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Jinan, Shandong, 250353, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, QILU University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, 250353, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Jinan, Shandong, 250353, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, QILU University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, 250353, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Jinan, Shandong, 250353, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, QILU University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, 250353, P. R. China
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Onwe RO, Onwosi CO, Ezugworie FN, Ekwealor CC, Okonkwo CC. Microbial trehalose boosts the ecological fitness of biocontrol agents, the viability of probiotics during long-term storage and plants tolerance to environmental-driven abiotic stress. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 806:150432. [PMID: 34560451 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Despite the impressive gain in agricultural production and greater availability of food, a large portion of the world population is affected by food shortages and nutritional imbalance. This is due to abiotic stresses encountered by plants as a result of environmental-driven perturbations, loss of viability of starter cultures (probiotics) for functional foods during storage as well as the vulnerability of farm produce to postharvest pathogens. The use of compatible solutes (e.g., trehalose, proline, etc.) has been widely supported as a solution to these concerns. Trehalose is one of the widely reported microbial- or plant-derived metabolites that help microorganisms (e.g., biocontrol agents, probiotics and plant growth-promoting bacteria) and plants to tolerate harsh environmental conditions. Due to its recent categorization as generally regarded as safe (GRAS), trehalose is an essential tool for promoting nutrition-sensitive agriculture by replacing the overuse of chemical agents (e.g., pesticides, herbicides). Therefore, the current review evaluated the progress currently made in the application of trehalose in sustainable agriculture. The challenges, opportunities, and future of this biometabolite in food security were highlighted.
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- Reuben O Onwe
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria; Bioconversion and Renewable Energy Research Unit, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria; Bioconversion and Renewable Energy Research Unit, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P.M.B. 5025, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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A novel putative trehalose synthase gene (treM) was identified from an extreme temperature thermal spring. The gene was expressed in Escherichia coli followed by purification of the protein (TreM). TreM exhibited the pH optima of 7.0 for trehalose and trehalulose production, although it was functional and stable in the pH range of 5.0 to 8.0. Temperature activity profiling revealed that TreM can catalyze trehalose biosynthesis in a wide range of temperatures, from 5°C to 80°C. The optimum activity for trehalose and trehalulose biosynthesis was observed at 45°C and 50°C, respectively. A catalytic reaction performed at the low temperature of 5°C yielded trehalose with significantly reduced by-product (glucose) production in the reaction. TreM displayed remarkable thermal stability at optimum temperatures, with only about 20% loss in the activity after heat (50°C) exposure for 24 h. The maximum bioconversion yield of 74% trehalose (at 5°C) and 90% trehalulose (at 50°C) was obtained from 100 mM maltose and 70 mM sucrose, respectively. TreM was demonstrated to catalyze trehalulose biosynthesis utilizing the low-cost feedstock jaggery, cane molasses, muscovado, and table sugar. IMPORTANCE Trehalose is a rare sugar of high importance in biological research, with its property to stabilize cell membrane and proteins and protect the organism from drought. It is instrumental in the cryopreservation of human cells, e.g., sperm and blood stem cells. It is also very useful in the food industry, especially in the preparation of frozen food products. Trehalose synthase is a glycosyl hydrolase 13 (GH13) family enzyme that has been reported from about 22 bacterial species so far. Of these enzymes, to date, only two have been demonstrated to catalyze the biosynthesis of both trehalose and trehalulose. We have investigated the metagenomic data of an extreme temperature thermal spring to discover a novel gene that encodes a trehalose synthase (TreM) with higher stability and dual transglycosylation activities of trehalose and trehalulose biosynthesis. This enzyme is capable of catalyzing the transformation of maltose to trehalose and sucrose to trehalulose in a wide pH and temperature range. The present investigation endorses the thermal aquatic habitat as a promising genetic resource for the biocatalysts with high potential in producing high-value rare sugars.
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Li P, Li K, Li X, Zhao F, Wang R, Wang J. Improving enzyme activity of glucosamine-6-phosphate synthase by semi-rational design strategy and computer analysis. Biotechnol Lett 2020; 42:2319-2332. [PMID: 32601959 DOI: 10.1007/s10529-020-02949-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2019] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To improve enzyme activity of Glucosamine-6-phosphate synthase (Glms) of Bacillus subtilis by site saturation mutagenesis at Leu593, Ala594, Lys595, Ser596 and Val597 based on computer-aided semi-rational design. RESULTS The results indicated that L593S had the greatest effect on the activity of BsGlms and the enzyme activity increased from 5 to 48 U/mL. The mutation of L593S increased the yield of glucosamine by 1.6 times that of the original strain. The binding energy of the mutant with substrate was reduced from - 743.864 to - 768.246 kcal/mol. Molecular dynamics simulation results showed that Ser593 enhanced the flexibility of the protein, which ultimately led to increased enzyme activity. CONCLUSION We successfully improved BsGlms activity through computer simulation and site saturation mutagenesis. This combination of methodologies may fit into an efficient workflow for improving Glms and other proteins activity.
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- Piwu Li
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP) (Qilu University of Technology), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, QILU University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, QILU University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, QILU University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, QILU University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP) (Qilu University of Technology), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, QILU University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP) (Qilu University of Technology), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, People's Republic of China. .,Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, QILU University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
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Zhang Y, Aryee ANA, Simpson BK. Current role of in silico approaches for food enzymes. Curr Opin Food Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cofs.2019.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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