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Lu Z, Hu Y, Wang J, Zhang B, Zhang Y, Cui Z, Zhang L, Zhang A. Structure of the exopolyphosphatase (PPX) from Zymomonas mobilis reveals a two-magnesium-ions PPX. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 262:129796. [PMID: 38311144 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129796] [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: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
Abstract
Rapid adaptation of metabolic capabilities is crucial for bacterial survival in habitats with fluctuating nutrient availability. In such conditions, the bacterial stringent response is a central regulatory mechanism activated by nutrient starvation or other stressors. This response is primarily controlled by exopolyphosphatase/guanosine pentaphosphate phosphohydrolase (PPX/GPPA) enzymes. To gain further insight into these enzymes, the high-resolution crystal structure of PPX from Zymomonas mobilis (ZmPPX) was determined at 1.8 Å. The phosphatase activity of PPX was strictly dependent on the presence of divalent metal cations. Notably, the structure of ZmPPX revealed the presence of two magnesium ions in the active site center, which is atypical compared to other PPX structures where only one divalent ion is observed. ZmPPX exists as a dimer in solution and belongs to the "long" PPX group consisting of four domains. Remarkably, the dimer configuration exhibits a substantial and deep aqueduct with positive potential along its interface. This aqueduct appears to extend towards the active site region, suggesting that this positively charged aqueduct could potentially serve as a binding site for polyP.
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- Zuokun Lu
- Food and Pharmacy College, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan, China; Key Laboratory of Biomarker-Based Rapid Detection Technology for Food Safety of Henan Province, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan, China
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- Food and Pharmacy College, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan, China
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- Food and Pharmacy College, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan, China
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- Food and Pharmacy College, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan, China
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- Food and Pharmacy College, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan, China
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- Food and Pharmacy College, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan, China; Key Laboratory of Biomarker-Based Rapid Detection Technology for Food Safety of Henan Province, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan, China
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- Food and Pharmacy College, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan, China; Key Laboratory of Biomarker-Based Rapid Detection Technology for Food Safety of Henan Province, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan, China
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- Food and Pharmacy College, Xuchang University, Xuchang 461000, Henan, China.
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Cao C, Hou Q, Hui W, Kwok L, Zhang H, Zhang W. Assessment of the microbial diversity of Chinese Tianshan tibicos by single molecule, real-time sequencing technology. Food Sci Biotechnol 2019; 28:139-145. [PMID: 30815304 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-018-0460-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2018] [Revised: 07/20/2018] [Accepted: 08/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Chinese Tianshan tibico grains were collected from the rural area of Tianshan in Xinjiang province, China. Typical tibico grains are known to consist of polysaccharide matrix that embeds a variety of bacteria and yeasts. These grains are widely used in some rural regions to produce a beneficial sugary beverage that is slightly acidic and contains low level of alcohol. This work aimed to characterize the microbiota composition of Chinese Tianshan tibicos using the single molecule, real-time sequencing technology, which is advantageous in generating long reads. Our results revealed that the microbiota mainly comprised of the bacterial species of Lactobacillus hilgardii, Lactococcus raffinolactis, Leuconostoc mesenteroides, Zymomonas mobilis, together with a Guehomyces pullulans-dominating fungal community. The data generated in this work helps identify beneficial microbes in Chinese Tianshan tibico grains.
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- Chenxia Cao
- 1Key Laboratory of Dairy Biotechnology and Engineering, Ministry of Education, P. R. China, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018 People's Republic of China
- 2Key Laboratory of Dairy Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, P. R. China, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018 People's Republic of China
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- 1Key Laboratory of Dairy Biotechnology and Engineering, Ministry of Education, P. R. China, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018 People's Republic of China
- 2Key Laboratory of Dairy Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, P. R. China, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018 People's Republic of China
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- 1Key Laboratory of Dairy Biotechnology and Engineering, Ministry of Education, P. R. China, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018 People's Republic of China
- 2Key Laboratory of Dairy Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, P. R. China, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018 People's Republic of China
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- 1Key Laboratory of Dairy Biotechnology and Engineering, Ministry of Education, P. R. China, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018 People's Republic of China
- 2Key Laboratory of Dairy Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, P. R. China, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018 People's Republic of China
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- 1Key Laboratory of Dairy Biotechnology and Engineering, Ministry of Education, P. R. China, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018 People's Republic of China
- 2Key Laboratory of Dairy Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, P. R. China, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018 People's Republic of China
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- 1Key Laboratory of Dairy Biotechnology and Engineering, Ministry of Education, P. R. China, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018 People's Republic of China
- 2Key Laboratory of Dairy Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, P. R. China, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018 People's Republic of China
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