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Serra S, Marzorati S, Szczepańska E, Strzała T, Boratyński F. Basidiomycota strains as whole-cell biocatalysts for the synthesis of high-value natural benzaldehydes. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 108:113. [PMID: 38212964 PMCID: PMC10784365 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-023-12872-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: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Substituted benzaldehydes are the most commonly used natural-occurring flavours in the world. The consumer's preference for 'natural or organic' aromas has increased the request for flavours possessing the 'natural' status. The resulting shortage of aromatic aldehydes of extractive origin, such as vanillin, veratraldehyde and piperonal, can be offset by developing a new biotechnological synthesis method. Here, we report a study on the microbiological reduction of five natural benzoic acid derivatives, namely p-anisic, vanillic, veratric, piperonylic and eudesmic acids, to produce the corresponding fragrant aldehydes. We found that different Basidiomycota strains can efficiently perform this transformation, with good chemical selectivity and tolerance to the toxicity of substrates and products. Besides confirming the carboxylic acid reductase activity of the already studied fungi Pycnoporus cinnabarinus, we discovered that other species such as Pleurotus eryngii, Pleurotus sapidus and Laetiporus sulphureus as well as the non-ligninolytic fungi Lepista nuda are valuable microorganisms for the synthesis of anisaldehyde, vanillin, veratraldehyde, piperonal and 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzaldehyde from the corresponding acids. According to our findings, we propose a reliable process for the preparation of the above-mentioned aldehydes, in natural form. KEY POINTS: • Fragrant benzaldehydes were obtained by biotransformation. • Basidiomycota strains reduced substituted benzoic acid to the corresponding aldehydes. • Anisaldehyde, vanillin, veratraldehyde, piperonal and 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzaldehyde were prepared in natural form.
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- Stefano Serra
- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (C.N.R.), Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche, Via Mancinelli 7, 20131, Milan, Italy.
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (C.N.R.), Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche, Via Mancinelli 7, 20131, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Food Chemistry and Biocatalysis, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 25, 50-375, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Genetics, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Ul. Kożuchowska 7, 51-631, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Food Chemistry and Biocatalysis, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 25, 50-375, Wrocław, Poland.
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Wu R, Li D, Chen Q, Luo Z, Zhou J, Mao J. Optimization of vanillin biosynthesis in Escherichia coli K12 MG1655 through metabolic engineering. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 411:131189. [PMID: 39127360 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.131189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2024] [Revised: 07/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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Vanillin is an important flavouring agent applied in food, spices, pharmaceutical industries and other fields. Microbial biosynthesis of vanillin is considered a sustainable and economically feasible alternative to traditional chemical synthesis. In this study, Escherichia coli K12 MG1655 was used for the de novo synthesis of VAN by screening highly active carboxylic acid reductases and catechol O-methyltransferases, optimising the protocatechuic acid pathway, and regulating competitive metabolic pathways. Additionally, major alcohol by-products were identified and decreased by deleting three endogenous aldo-keto reductases and three alcohol dehydrogenases. Finally, a highest VAN titer was achieved to 481.2 mg/L in a 5 L fermenter from glucose. This work provides a valuable example of pathway engineering and screens several enzyme variants for the first time in E. coli.
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- Renga Wu
- National Engineering Research Center for Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou 511458, China; Jiangnan University (Shaoxing) Industrial Technology Research Institute, National Engineering Research Center of Huangjiu, Zhejiang Guyuelongshan Shaoxing Wine Co., Ltd., Shaoxing, Zhejiang 312000, China.
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Liu SC, Xin X, He ZJ, Xie ZH, Xie ZX, Liu ZH, Li BZ, Yuan YJ. Biological conversion of lignin-derived ferulic acid from wheat bran into vanillin. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 281:136406. [PMID: 39389498 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.136406] [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: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 09/21/2024] [Accepted: 10/06/2024] [Indexed: 10/12/2024]
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Lignin is a promising feedstock for producing vanillin, one of the most extensively used flavor enhancers. However, the biotransformation performance of lignin derivatives into vanillin is still unsatisfactory. In this study, an efficient conversion strategy of lignin into vanillin was established by employing engineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a whole-cell biocatalyst. Optimization of cell culture media and whole-cell bioconversion improved the production efficiency of vanillin. The vanillin titer reached 15.3 mM with a molar yield of 71 % in fed-batch fermentation mode, while incorporating in-situ product separation, demonstrated a remarkable 2.6-fold increase. The whole-cell bioconversion, coupled with in-situ separation, successfully converted real lignin hydrolysate into a record vanillin titer of 21.1 mM, equivalent to 1.8 mg of vanillin per gram of wheat bran biomass. The whole-cell bioconversion process integrated in-situ product separation, represents a sustainable approach for vanillin production and offers a promising pathway for lignin valorization.
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- Shi-Chang Liu
- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Frontiers Research Institute for Synthetic Biology, Tianjin University, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Frontiers Research Institute for Synthetic Biology, Tianjin University, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Frontiers Research Institute for Synthetic Biology, Tianjin University, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Frontiers Research Institute for Synthetic Biology, Tianjin University, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Frontiers Research Institute for Synthetic Biology, Tianjin University, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Frontiers Research Institute for Synthetic Biology, Tianjin University, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Frontiers Research Institute for Synthetic Biology, Tianjin University, China.
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- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Frontiers Research Institute for Synthetic Biology, Tianjin University, China
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Husain Z, Warsi ZI, Khan S, Mahendran G, Afroz S, Chandran A, Kashyap PK, Khatoon K, Parween G, Tandon S, Rahman LU. Metabolic engineering of hairy root cultures in Beta vulgaris for enhanced production of vanillin, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, and vanillyl alcohol. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1435190. [PMID: 39416280 PMCID: PMC11480924 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1435190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2024] [Accepted: 09/20/2024] [Indexed: 10/19/2024] Open
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The flavor of vanilla is a complex blend of compounds, with vanillin as the most prominent, along with vanillyl alcohol and 4-hydroxybenzoic acid. Natural vanillin extracted from vanilla beans is expensive, so researchers use heterologous synthesis to produce nature-identical vanillin in plant hosts. Consequently, alternative traditional farming and gathering methods are required to bridge the significant disparity between supply and demand. The current research successfully developed a method to induce hairy root formation from leaves. It integrated the Vanillin synthase (VpVAN) gene into transgenic hairy root lines of Beta vulgaris, synthesizing vanillin-related compounds. The presence of the VpVAN gene in transgenic roots was confirmed using PCR analysis. Additionally, RT-qPCR analysis demonstrated the expression of the VpVAN gene in the transgenic root lines. The transgenic hairy root clones H1, H2, and H5 showed enhanced vanillin production, vanillyl alcohol, and 4-hydroxybenzoic acid. Elicitation with methyl jasmonate (MJ) and salicylic acid (SA) further improved the production of these compounds in B. vulgaris hairy roots. The maximum hairy root biomass was observed after 60 days, with the maximum synthesis of vanillin and 4-hydroxybenzoic acid obtained from hairy root clones H5 and HR2, respectively. Vanillyl alcohol HR2 was obtained on the 45th day of cultivation. Elicitation with wound-associated hormone methyl jasmonate and salicylic acid enhanced the yield of vanillin, vanillyl alcohol, and 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, with a 215-fold increase in vanillin, a 13-fold increase in vanillyl alcohol, and a 21 fold increase in 4-hydroxybenzoic acid. The study results indicate that establishing transgenic hairy root cultures with the VpVAN gene is a promising alternative method for enhancing the production of vanilla flavor compounds such as vanillin, vanillyl alcohol, and 4-hydroxybenzoic acid. A cost-effective protocol has been developed to mass-produce phenolic compounds using a hairy root culture of B. vulgaris. This approach addresses the increasing demand for these substances while reducing the cost of natural vanillin production, making it suitable for industrial-scale applications.
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- Zakir Husain
- CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Phytochemistry Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Phytochemistry Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Gao J, Ali MY, Kamaraj Y, Zhang Z, Weike L, Sethupathy S, Zhu D. A comprehensive review on biological funnel mechanism in lignin valorization: Pathways and enzyme dynamics. Microbiol Res 2024; 287:127835. [PMID: 39032264 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2024.127835] [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: 02/11/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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Lignin, a significant byproduct of the paper and pulp industry, is attracting interest due to its potential utilization in biomaterial-based sectors and biofuel production. Investigating biological methods for converting lignin into valuable products is crucial for effective utilization and has recently gained growing attention. Several microorganisms effectively decomposed low molecular weight lignins, transforming them into intermediate compounds via upper and lower metabolic pathways. This review focuses on assessing bacterial metabolic pathways involved in the breakdown of lignin into aromatic compounds and their subsequent utilization by different bacteria through various metabolic pathways. Understanding these pathways is essential for developing efficient synthetic metabolic systems to valorize lignin and obtain valuable industrial aromatic chemicals. The concept of "biological funneling," which involves examining key enzymes, their interactions, and the complex metabolic pathways associated with lignin conversion, is crucial in lignin valorization. By manipulating lignin metabolic pathways and utilizing biological routes, many aromatic compounds can be synthesized within cellular factories. Although there is insufficient evidence regarding the complete metabolism of polyaromatic hydrocarbons by particular microorganisms, understanding lignin-degrading enzymes, regulatory mechanisms, and interactions among various enzyme systems is essential for optimizing lignin valorization. This review highlights recent advancements in lignin valorization, bio-funneling, multi-omics, and analytical characterization approaches for aromatic utilization. It provides up-to-date information and insights into the latest research findings and technological innovations. The review offers valuable insights into the future potential of biological routes for lignin valorization.
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- Jiayue Gao
- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Fayoum University, Fayoum 63514, Egypt
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China.
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Zheng M, Liu Y, Zhang G, Yang Z, Xu W, Chen Q. The Antioxidant Properties, Metabolism, Application and Mechanism of Ferulic Acid in Medicine, Food, Cosmetics, Livestock and Poultry. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:853. [PMID: 39061921 PMCID: PMC11273498 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13070853] [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: 05/27/2024] [Revised: 07/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Ferulic acid is a ubiquitous ingredient in cereals, vegetables, fruits and Chinese herbal medicines. Due to the ferulic phenolic nucleus coupled to an extended side chain, it readily forms a resonant-stable phenoxy radical, which explains its potent antioxidant potential. In addition, it also plays an important role in anti-cancer, pro-angiogenesis, anti-thrombosis, neuroprotection, food preservation, anti-aging, and improving the antioxidant performance of livestock and poultry. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the structure, mechanism of antioxidation, application status, molecular mechanism of pharmacological activity, existing problems, and application prospects of ferulic acid and its derivatives. The aim is to establish a theoretical foundation for the utilization of ferulic acid in medicine, food, cosmetics, livestock, and poultry.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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Manyatsi TS, Lin YH, Jou YT. The isolation and identification of Bacillus velezensis ZN-S10 from vanilla (V. planifolia), and the microbial distribution after the curing process. Sci Rep 2024; 14:16339. [PMID: 39014002 PMCID: PMC11252412 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-66753-z] [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: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024] Open
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The market value of vanilla beans (Vanilla planifolia) is constantly increasing due to their natural aroma and flavor properties that improve after a curing process, where bacteria colonization plays a critical role. However, a few publications suggest that bacteria play a role in the curing process. Hence, this study aimed to isolate Bacillus sp. that could be used for fermenting V. planifolia while analyzing their role in the curing process. Bacillus velezensis ZN-S10 identified with 16S rRNA sequencing was isolated from conventionally cured V. planifolia beans. A bacteria culture solution of B. velezensis ZN-S10 (1 mL of 1 × 107 CFU mL-1) was then coated on 1 kg of non-cured vanilla pods that was found to ferment and colonize vanilla. PCA results revealed distinguished bacterial communities of fermented vanilla and the control group, suggesting colonization of vanilla. Phylogenetic analysis showed that ZN-S10 was the dominant Bacillus genus member and narrowly correlated to B. velezensis EM-1 and B. velezensis PMC206-1, with 78% and 73% similarity, respectively. The bacterial taxonomic profiling of cured V. planifolia had a significant relative abundance of Firmicutes, Proteobacteria, Cyanobacteria, Planctomycetes, and Bacteroidetes phyla according to the predominance. Firmicutes accounted for 55% of the total bacterial sequences, suggesting their colonization and effective fermentation roles in curing vanilla.
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- Thabani Sydney Manyatsi
- Department of Tropical Agriculture and International Cooperation, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Neipu Shuefu Road 1, 91201, Pingtung, Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Neipu Shuefu Road 1, 91201, Pingtung, Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Neipu Shuefu Road 1, 91201, Pingtung, Taiwan.
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Venkataraman S, Athilakshmi JK, Rajendran DS, Bharathi P, Kumar VV. A comprehensive review of eclectic approaches to the biological synthesis of vanillin and their application towards the food sector. Food Sci Biotechnol 2024; 33:1019-1036. [PMID: 38440686 PMCID: PMC10908958 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-023-01484-x] [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: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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Vanillin, a highly regarded flavor compound, has earned widespread recognition for its natural and aromatic qualities, piquing substantial interest in the scientific community. This comprehensive review delves deeply into the intricate world of vanillin synthesis, encompassing a wide spectrum of methodologies, including enzymatic, microbial, and immobilized systems. This investigation provides a thorough analysis of the precursors of vanillin and also offers a comprehensive overview of its transformation through these diverse processes, making it an invaluable resource for researchers and enthusiasts alike. The elucidation of different substrates such as ferulic acid, eugenol, veratraldehyde, vanillic acid, glucovanillin, and C6-C3 phenylpropanoids adds a layer of depth and insight to the understanding of vanillin synthesis. Moreover, this comprehensive review explores the multifaceted applications of vanillin within the food industry. While commonly known as a flavoring agent, vanillin transcends this role by finding extensive use in food preservation and food packaging. The review meticulously examines the remarkable preservative properties of vanillin, providing a profound understanding of its crucial role in the culinary and food science sectors, thus making it an indispensable reference for professionals and researchers in these domains. Graphical abstract
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- Swethaa Venkataraman
- Integrated Bioprocessing Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, 603203 India
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- Integrated Bioprocessing Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, 603203 India
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- Integrated Bioprocessing Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, 603203 India
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- Integrated Bioprocessing Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, 603203 India
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- Integrated Bioprocessing Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, 603203 India
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Xu L, Liaqat F, Sun J, Khazi MI, Xie R, Zhu D. Advances in the vanillin synthesis and biotransformation: A review. RENEWABLE AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS 2024; 189:113905. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2023.113905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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Tong W, Wang S, Yang Y, Huang Z, Li Y, Huang D, Luo H, Zhao L. Insights into the Dynamic Succession of Microbial Community and Related Factors of Vanillin Content Change Based by High-Throughput Sequencing and Daqu Quality Drivers. Foods 2023; 12:4312. [PMID: 38231778 DOI: 10.3390/foods12234312] [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: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Daqu is an important saccharifying starter in the fermentation of Nongxiangxing Baijiu in China. Vanillin is a health and flavor factor in Baijiu. However, only a few research studies on the vanillin content of Daqu are currently not systematic. In order to investigate the metabolic mechanism of vanillin in the fermentation process of Daqu, we analyzed the changes in microorganisms, influencing factors, and enzymes related to vanillin in Daqu. This research found that there were differences between bacterial and fungal genera in each sample, and the abundance of bacteria was greater than that of fungi. Among the microbial genera, Klebsiella, Escherichia, Acinetobacter, Saccharopolyspora, Aerococcus, and Puccinia were positively correlated with vanillin. Meanwhile, we also found that moisture and reducing sugar were the main physicochemical factors affecting the formation of vanillin. The functional annotation results indicate that carbohydrate metabolism and energy metabolism were important microbial metabolic pathways that impacted vanillin production in solid-state fermentation. The feruloyl-CoA hydratase/lyase (EC 4.1.2.61) and acylamidase (EC 3.5.1.4) were positively correlated with vanillin content (p ≤ 0.05) and promote the increase in vanillin content. These findings contribute to furthering our understanding of the functional microorganisms, physicochemical factors, and enzymes related to the change in vanillin content during the fermentation of Daqu and can help to further explore the flavor substances in Baijiu fermentation in the future.
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- Wenhua Tong
- School of Biological Engineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Yibin 644000, China
- Key Laboratory of Brewing Biotechnology and Application, Yibin 644000, China
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- School of Biological Engineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Yibin 644000, China
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- School of Biological Engineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Yibin 644000, China
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- Sichuan Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd., Luzhou 646000, China
- Zuiqingfeng Distillery Co., Ltd., Luzhou 646000, China
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- School of Biological Engineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Yibin 644000, China
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- School of Biological Engineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Yibin 644000, China
- Key Laboratory of Brewing Biotechnology and Application, Yibin 644000, China
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- School of Biological Engineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Yibin 644000, China
- Key Laboratory of Brewing Biotechnology and Application, Yibin 644000, China
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- School of Biotechnology, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200000, China
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Liaqat F, Xu L, Khazi MI, Ali S, Rahman MU, Zhu D. Extraction, purification, and applications of vanillin: A review of recent advances and challenges. INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS 2023; 204:117372. [DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2023.117372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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Zheng J, Liu S, Wang D, Li L, Sarsaiya S, Zhou H, Cai H. Unraveling the functional consequences of a novel germline missense mutation (R38C) in the yeast model of succinate dehydrogenase subunit B: insights into neurodegenerative disorders. Front Mol Neurosci 2023; 16:1246842. [PMID: 37840772 PMCID: PMC10568460 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2023.1246842] [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: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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This study explores the implications of a novel germline missense mutation (R38C) in the succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) subunit B, which has been linked to neurodegenerative diseases. The mutation was identified from the SDH mutation database and corresponds to the SDH2R32C allele, mirroring the human SDHBR38C mutation. By subjecting the mutant yeast model to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) stress, simulating oxidative stress, we observed heightened sensitivity to oxidative conditions. Quantitative real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) analysis revealed significant regulation (p < 0.05) of genes associated with antioxidant systems and energy metabolism. Through gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis, we examined yeast cell metabolites under oxidative stress, uncovering insights into the potential protective role of o-vanillin. This study elucidates the biological mechanisms underlying cellular oxidative stress responses, offering valuable insights into its repercussions. These findings shed light on innovative avenues for addressing neurodegenerative diseases, potentially revolutionizing therapeutic strategies.
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, China
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Ye Q, Xu W, He Y, Li H, Zhao F, Zhang J, Song Y. Biosynthesis of Vanillin by Rational Design of Enoyl-CoA Hydratase/Lyase. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:13631. [PMID: 37686435 PMCID: PMC10487757 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241713631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Vanillin holds significant importance as a flavoring agent in various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The CoA-dependent pathway for the biosynthesis of vanillin from ferulic acid involved feruloyl-CoA synthase (Fcs) and enoyl-CoA hydratase/lyase (Ech). In this research, the Fcs and Ech were derived from Streptomyces sp. strain V-1. The sequence conservation and structural features of Ech were analyzed by computational techniques including sequence alignment and molecular dynamics simulation. After detailed study for the major binding modes and key amino acid residues between Ech and substrates, a series of mutations (F74W, A130G, A130G/T132S, R147Q, Q255R, ΔT90, ΔTGPEIL, ΔN1-11, ΔC260-287) were obtained by rational design. Finally, the yield of vanillin produced by these mutants was verified by whole-cell catalysis. The results indicated that three mutants, F74W, Q147R, and ΔN1-11, showed higher yields than wild-type Ech. Molecular dynamics simulations and residue energy decomposition identified the basic residues K37, R38, K561, and R564 as the key residues affecting the free energy of binding between Ech and feruloyl-coenzyme A (FCA). The large changes in electrostatic interacting and polar solvating energies caused by the mutations may lead to decreased enzyme activity. This study provides important theoretical guidance as well as experimental data for the biosynthetic pathway of vanillin.
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- Qi Ye
- School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceuticals, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110016, China; (Q.Y.); (Y.H.); (H.L.); (F.Z.)
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- School of Functional Food and Wine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110016, China;
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- School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceuticals, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110016, China; (Q.Y.); (Y.H.); (H.L.); (F.Z.)
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- School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceuticals, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110016, China; (Q.Y.); (Y.H.); (H.L.); (F.Z.)
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- School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceuticals, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110016, China; (Q.Y.); (Y.H.); (H.L.); (F.Z.)
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- School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceuticals, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110016, China; (Q.Y.); (Y.H.); (H.L.); (F.Z.)
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- School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceuticals, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenhe District, Shenyang 110016, China; (Q.Y.); (Y.H.); (H.L.); (F.Z.)
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Paul V, Agarwal A, Dutt Tripathi A, Sirohi R. Valorization of lignin for the production of vanillin by Bacillus aryabhattai NCIM 5503. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023:129420. [PMID: 37399953 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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Coconut coir waste is a rich lignocellulosic biomass. The coconut coir waste generated from temples is resistant to natural degradation, and its accumulation causes environmental pollution. Ferulic acid, a vanillin precursor, was extracted from the coconut coir waste by hydro-distillation extraction. The extracted ferulic acid was used for vanillin synthesis by Bacillus aryabhattai NCIM 5503 under submerged fermentation. In the present study, the Taguchi DOE (design of experiment) software was used to optimize the fermentation process, which resulted in a 1.3 fold increase in vanillin yield (640.96±0.02 mg/L), as compared to the unoptimized yield of 495.96±0.01 mg/L. The optimized media for enhanced vanillin production comprised; fructose 0.75 % (w/v), beef extract 1 % (w/v), pH 9, temperature 30℃, agitation speed 100 rpm, trace metal solution 1 % (v/v), and ferulic acid 2 % (v/v). The results show that the commercial production of vanillin can be envisioned using coconut coir waste.
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- Veena Paul
- Department of Dairy Science and Food Technology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 22105, UP, India
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- Department of Food Technology, Lady Irwin College, Delhi University, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Dairy Science and Food Technology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 22105, UP, India.
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- School of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun 248007, Uttarakhand
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Mostafa HS, Hashem MM. Lactic acid bacteria as a tool for biovanillin production: A review. Biotechnol Bioeng 2023; 120:903-916. [PMID: 36601666 DOI: 10.1002/bit.28328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Vanilla is the most commonly used natural flavoring agent in industries like food, flavoring, medicine, and fragrance. Vanillin can be obtained naturally, chemically, or through a biotechnological process. However, the yield from vanilla pods is low and does not meet market demand, and the use of vanillin produced by chemical synthesis is restricted in the food and pharmaceutical industries. As a result, the biotechnological process is the most efficient and cost-effective method for producing vanillin with consumer-demanding properties while also supporting industrial applications. Toxin-free biovanillin production, based on renewable sources such as industrial wastes or by-products, is a promising approach. In addition, only natural-labeled vanillin is approved for use in the food industry. Accordingly, this review focuses on biovanillin production from lactic acid bacteria (LAB), which is generally recognized as safe (GRAS), and the cost-cutting efforts that are utilized to improve the efficiency of biotransformation of inexpensive and readily available sources. LABs can utilize agro-wastes rich in ferulic acid to produce ferulic acid, which is then employed in vanillin production via fermentation, and various efforts have been applied to enhance the vanillin titer. However, different designs, such as response surface methods, using immobilized cells or pure enzymes for the spontaneous release of vanillin, are strongly advised.
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- Heba S Mostafa
- Food Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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Antonio-Gutiérrez O, Pacheco-Reyes I, Lagunez-Rivera L, Solano R, Cañizares-Macías MDP, Vilarem G. Effect of Microwave and Ultrasound during the Killing Stage of the Curing Process of Vanilla ( Vanilla planifolia, Andrews) Pods. Foods 2023; 12:foods12030469. [PMID: 36765998 PMCID: PMC9914085 DOI: 10.3390/foods12030469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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The curing process (CP) of Vanilla planifolia pods, which is a long and tedious process, is necessary to obtain the natural vanilla extract. This research evaluated the application of microwave (M) and ultrasound (U) during the "killing" stage of the CP and its effect on vanillin content and β-glucosidase activity. The pods were immersed in a container with water or with moistened samples for the M treatments. In U treatments, the pods were immersed in an ultrasonic bath. After this stage, the samples were subjected to an additional U treatment. The results show that the application of these technologies significantly improves vanillin yield (p < 0.05) and the curing time is reduced to 20 days. U treatments subjected to additional sonication at 38 °C obtain more than double the yield of vanillin regarding control. The effect of M and U on cell structure damage increases with additional sonication, but at 15 min, β-glucosidase inactivation decreases the final yield. Disposition of samples in M also affects the final vanillin content. There is no significant correlation between β-glucosidase and vanillin in the different treatments. The application of M and U with the appropriate parameters reduces the CP time without affecting the compounds of interest.
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- Oscar Antonio-Gutiérrez
- Laboratorio de Extracción y Análisis de Productos Naturales Vegetales, Centro Interdisciplinario de Investigación para el Desarrollo Integral Regional Unidad Oaxaca, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Hornos 1003, Oaxaca 71230, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Extracción y Análisis de Productos Naturales Vegetales, Centro Interdisciplinario de Investigación para el Desarrollo Integral Regional Unidad Oaxaca, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Hornos 1003, Oaxaca 71230, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Extracción y Análisis de Productos Naturales Vegetales, Centro Interdisciplinario de Investigación para el Desarrollo Integral Regional Unidad Oaxaca, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Hornos 1003, Oaxaca 71230, Mexico
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +52-9515170400 (ext. 82771)
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- Laboratorio de Extracción y Análisis de Productos Naturales Vegetales, Centro Interdisciplinario de Investigación para el Desarrollo Integral Regional Unidad Oaxaca, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Hornos 1003, Oaxaca 71230, Mexico
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- Departamento de Química Analítica, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico, Ciudad Universitaria, Ciudad de Mexico 04510, Mexico
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Agro-Industrielle, Université de Toulouse, INP-ENSIACET, 31030 Toulouse, France
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Escobar-Muciño E. The role of eugenol and ferulic acid as the competitive inhibitors of transcriptional regulator RhlR in P. aeruginosa. MethodsX 2022; 9:101771. [PMID: 35800985 PMCID: PMC9253908 DOI: 10.1016/j.mex.2022.101771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Search inhibitors of Quorum Sensing (QS) in Pseudomonas aeruginosa are challenging to find therapies due to the broad antibiotic resistance. Therefore, this study aimed to probe ten aromatic compounds as inhibitors of three transcriptional regulators of QS in P. aeruginosa. The methodology consisted in determining the Binding Gibbs Energy (BGE) with software Chimera (tool vina) and Mcule, comparing the averages by the Tukey method (p≤0.05) to find inhibitors of QS. Subsequently, the LD50 in the mice model was evaluated by three QSAR models, and the in silico pharmacokinetic values were obtained from the ADME (the absorption distribution metabolism excretion) and PubChem databases. Found three potential inhibitors of RhlR with the lower BGE values in the range -6.70±0.21 to -7.43±0.35 kcal/mol. On the other side, all compounds were acceptable for Lipinski's rule of fives and the in silico oral mice LD50 and ADME values. Concluding, the ferulic acid and eugenol showed the best total BGE values (-75.07±0.892 and -70.36±1.022 kcal/mol), proposing them as a new therapy against the virulence of P. aeruginosa. Finally, the in silico studies have demonstrated are reproducible and valuable for putative QS inhibitors predicting and obtaining new studies derivatives from the results obtained in the present study. • The key benefits of this methodology are: Use free, licensed, flexible, and efficient software for in silico molecular docking. • Validation and comparison of BGE employing two molecular docking software in three different proteins. • Use classical molecular dynamics to define the stability and the total BGE of interaction protein-ligand and find the best inhibitor of a protein for proposing them as a possible therapy against the virulence of specific pathogens.
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- Esmeralda Escobar-Muciño
- Postgrado en ciencias ambientales, Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica A.C (IPICYT). Camino a la Presa San José No. 2055. Col. Lomas 4ª. Sección, San Luis Potosí C.P. 78216, México
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Biotransformation of Agricultural By-Products into Biovanillin through Solid-State Fermentation (SSF) and Optimization of Different Parameters Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). FERMENTATION 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/fermentation8050206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Vanillin is a flavorful and aromatic secondary metabolite found in vanilla plants. Natural vanillin, produced through processed vanilla beans accounts for scarcely 0.2% of industrial requirements. Vanillin produced via chemical methods and microbial fermentation fills the remaining gap. Among naturally available precursors for biovanillin synthesis, ferulic acid is widely used because of its structural similarity and abundant availability. Herein, various agricultural lignocellulosic by-products (sugarcane bagasse, wheat straw, rice straw, rice bran, and corn cob) were scrutinized for their ferulic acid content, and their biotransformation into biovanillin was examined by solid-state fermentation (SSF). Then, different physicochemical parameters, i.e., moisture content, pH, temperature, inoculum size, and incubation days, were optimized to achieve a high yield of biovanillin using central composite design (CCD) of response surface methodology (RSM). Among agricultural by-products tested, sugarcane bagasse produced 0.029 g/100 g of biovanillin using Enterobacter hormaechei through SSF. After optimization, the highest concentration of biovanillin (0.476 g/100 g) was achieved at a moisture content of 70%, temperature of 37.5 °C, pH 7.5, inoculum size of 4 mL and incubation time of 48 h. The F-value of 6.10 and p-value of 0.002 evidenced the ultimate significance of the model. The significance of the constructed model was supported by the 91.73% coefficient of determination (R2), indicating that the effects of moisture, pH, and temperature were significant. HPLC and FTIR confirmed the sample identification and purity (was reported to be 98.3% pure). In conclusion, sugarcane bagasse appears to be a cost-effective substrate choice for large-scale biovanillin production.
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Applying biochemical and structural characterization of hydroxycinnamate catabolic enzymes from soil metagenome for lignin valorization strategies. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 106:2503-2516. [PMID: 35352150 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-022-11885-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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The biocatalytic production of fuels and chemicals from plant biomass represents an attractive alternative to fossil fuel-based refineries. In this context, the mining and characterization of novel biocatalysts can promote disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of lignocellulose conversion and valorization. In the present work, we conducted the biochemical and structural characterization of two novel hydroxycinnamic acid catabolic enzymes, isolated from a lignin-degrading microbial consortium, a feruloyl-CoA synthetase, and a feruloyl-CoA hydratase-lyase, named LM-FCS2 and LM-FCHL2, respectively. Besides establishing the homology model structures for novel FCS and FCHL members with unique characteristics, the enzymes presented interesting biochemical features: LM-FCS2 showed stability in alkaline pHs and was able to convert a wide array of p-hydroxycinnamic acids to their respective CoA-thioesters, including sinapic acid; LM-FCHL2 efficiently converted feruloyl-CoA and p-coumaroyl-CoA into vanillin and 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde, respectively, and could produce vanillin directly from ferulic acid. The coupled reaction of LM-FCS2 and LM-FCHL2 produced vanillin, not only from commercial ferulic acid but also from a crude lignocellulosic hydrolysate. Collectively, this work illuminates the structure and function of two critical enzymes involved in converting ferulic acid into high-value molecules, thus providing valuable concepts applied to the development of plant biomass biorefineries. KEY POINTS: • Comprehensive characterization of feruloyl-CoA synthetase from metagenomic origin. • Novel low-resolution structures of hydroxycinnamate catabolic enzymes. • Production of vanillin via enzymatic reaction using lignocellulosic hydrolysates.
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Lood K, Tikk T, Krüger M, Schmidt B. Methylene Capping Facilitates Cross-Metathesis Reactions of Enals: A Short Synthesis of 7-Methoxywutaifuranal from the Xylochemical Isoeugenol. J Org Chem 2022; 87:3079-3088. [PMID: 35037461 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.1c02851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Four combinations of type-I olefins isoeugenol and 4-hydroxy-3-methoxystyrene with type-II olefins acrolein and crotonaldehyde were investigated in cross-metathesis (CM) reactions. While both type-I olefins are suitable CM partners for this transformation, we observed synthetically useful conversions only with type-II olefin crotonaldehyde. For economic reasons, isoeugenol, a cheap xylochemical available from renewable lignocellulose or from clove oil, is the preferred type-I CM partner. Nearly quantitative conversions to coniferyl aldehyde by the CM reaction of isoeugenol and crotonaldehyde can be obtained at ambient temperature without a solvent or at high substrate concentrations of 2 mol·L-1 with the second-generation Hoveyda-Grubbs catalyst. Under these conditions, the ratio of reactants can be reduced to 1:1.5 and catalyst loadings as low as 0.25 mol % are possible. The high reactivity of the isoeugenol/crotonaldehyde combination in olefin metathesis reactions was demonstrated by a short synthesis of the natural product 7-methoxywutaifuranal, which was obtained from isoeugenol in a 44% yield over five steps. We suggest that the superior performance of crotonaldehyde in the CM reactions investigated can be rationalized by "methylene capping", i.e., the steric stabilization of the propagating Ru-alkylidene species.
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- Kajsa Lood
- Institut fuer Chemie, Universitaet Potsdam, Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 24-25, D-14476 Potsdam-Golm, Germany
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- Institut fuer Chemie, Universitaet Potsdam, Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 24-25, D-14476 Potsdam-Golm, Germany
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- Institut fuer Chemie, Universitaet Potsdam, Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 24-25, D-14476 Potsdam-Golm, Germany
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- Institut fuer Chemie, Universitaet Potsdam, Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 24-25, D-14476 Potsdam-Golm, Germany
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Karaalioğlu O, Yüceer YK. Nonconventional yeasts to produce aroma compounds by using agri-food waste materials. FEMS Yeast Res 2021; 21:6455311. [PMID: 34875055 DOI: 10.1093/femsyr/foab063] [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: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Nowadays, biotechnological applications are emphasized to ensure sustainable development by reutilizing waste materials to prevent ecological problems and to produce or recover compounds that may have positive effects on health. Yeasts are fascinating microorganisms that play a key role in several traditional and innovative processes. Although Saccharomyces is the most important genus of yeasts, and they are major producers of biotechnological products worldwide, a variety of other yeast genera and species than Saccharomyces that are called 'non-Saccharomyces' or 'nonconventional' yeasts also have important potential for use in biotechnological applications. Some of the nonconventional yeast strains offer a unique potential for biotechnological applications to produce valuable secondary metabolites due to their characteristics of surviving and growing in such extreme conditions, e.g. wide substrate range, rapid growth, thermotolerance, etc. In this review, we aimed to summarize potential biotechnological applications of some nonconventional yeasts (Kluyveromyces spp., Yarrowia spp., Pichia spp., Candida spp., etc.) to produce industrially important aroma compounds (phenylethyl alcohol, phenylethyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, diacetyl, etc.) by reutilizing agri-food waste materials in order to prevent ecological problems and to produce or recover compounds that may have positive effects on health.
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- Onur Karaalioğlu
- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, 17020 Çanakkale, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, 17020 Çanakkale, Turkey
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Investigations on the Key Odorants Contributing to the Aroma of Children Soy Sauce by Molecular Sensory Science Approaches. Foods 2021; 10:foods10071492. [PMID: 34203147 PMCID: PMC8306071 DOI: 10.3390/foods10071492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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To investigate the key odor-active compounds in children’s soy sauce (CSS), volatile components were extracted by means of solvent extraction coupled with solvent-assisted flavor evaporation (SE-SAFE) and solid-phase microextraction (SPME). Using gas chromatography-olfactometry (GC-O) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), we identified a total of 55 odor-active compounds in six CSSs by comparing the odor characteristics, MS data, and retention indices with those of authentic compounds. Applying aroma extract dilution analysis (AEDA), we measured flavor dilution (FD) factors in SE-SAFE isolates, ranging from 1 to 4096, and in SPME isolates, ranging from 1 to 800. Twenty-eight odorants with higher FD factors and GC-MS responses were quantitated using the internal standard curve method. According to their quantitated results and thresholds in water, their odor activity values (OAVs) were calculated. On the basis of the OAV results, 27 odorants with OAVs ≥ 1 were determined as key odorants in six CSSs. These had previously been reported as key odorants in general soy sauce (GSS), so it was concluded that the key odorants in CSS are the same as those in GSS.
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