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Terrasan CRF, Rubio MV, Gerhardt JA, Cairo JPF, Contesini FJ, Zubieta MP, de Figueiredo FL, Valadares FL, Corrêa TLR, Murakami MT, Franco TT, Davies GJ, Walton PH, Damasio A. Deletion of AA9 Lytic Polysaccharide Monooxygenases Impacts A. nidulans Secretome and Growth on Lignocellulose. Microbiol Spectr 2022; 10:e0212521. [PMID: 35658600 PMCID: PMC9241910 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02125-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs) are oxidative enzymes found in viruses, archaea, and bacteria as well as eukaryotes, such as fungi, algae and insects, actively contributing to the degradation of different polysaccharides. In Aspergillus nidulans, LPMOs from family AA9 (AnLPMO9s), along with an AA3 cellobiose dehydrogenase (AnCDH1), are cosecreted upon growth on crystalline cellulose and lignocellulosic substrates, indicating their role in the degradation of plant cell wall components. Functional analysis revealed that three target LPMO9s (AnLPMO9C, AnLPMO9F and AnLPMO9G) correspond to cellulose-active enzymes with distinct regioselectivity and activity on cellulose with different proportions of crystalline and amorphous regions. AnLPMO9s deletion and overexpression studies corroborate functional data. The abundantly secreted AnLPMO9F is a major component of the extracellular cellulolytic system, while AnLPMO9G was less abundant and constantly secreted, and acts preferentially on crystalline regions of cellulose, uniquely displaying activity on highly crystalline algae cellulose. Single or double deletion of AnLPMO9s resulted in about 25% reduction in fungal growth on sugarcane straw but not on Avicel, demonstrating the contribution of LPMO9s for the saprophytic fungal lifestyle relies on the degradation of complex lignocellulosic substrates. Although the deletion of AnCDH1 slightly reduced the cellulolytic activity, it did not affect fungal growth indicating the existence of alternative electron donors to LPMOs. Additionally, double or triple knockouts of these enzymes had no accumulative deleterious effect on the cellulolytic activity nor on fungal growth, regardless of the deleted gene. Overexpression of AnLPMO9s in a cellulose-induced secretome background confirmed the importance and applicability of AnLPMO9G to improve lignocellulose saccharification. IMPORTANCE Fungal lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs) are copper-dependent enzymes that boost plant biomass degradation in combination with glycoside hydrolases. Secretion of LPMO9s arsenal by Aspergillus nidulans is influenced by the substrate and time of induction. These findings along with the biochemical characterization of novel fungal LPMO9s have implications on our understanding of their concerted action, allowing rational engineering of fungal strains for biotechnological applications such as plant biomass degradation. Additionally, the role of oxidative players in fungal growth on plant biomass was evaluated by deletion and overexpression experiments using a model fungal system.
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- César Rafael Fanchini Terrasan
- Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory (LNBR), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory (LNBR), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Energy Planning, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, University of York, York, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, University of York, York, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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Manavalan T, Stepnov AA, Hegnar OA, Eijsink VGH. Sugar oxidoreductases and LPMOs - two sides of the same polysaccharide degradation story? Carbohydr Res 2021; 505:108350. [PMID: 34049079 DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2021.108350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs) catalyze the oxidative cleavage of glycosidic bonds in recalcitrant polysaccharides such as chitin and cellulose and their discovery has revolutionized our understanding of enzymatic biomass conversion. The discovery of LPMOs raises interesting new questions regarding the roles of other oxidoreductases and abiotic redox processes in biomass conversion. LPMOs need reducing power and an oxygen co-substrate and biomass degrading ecosystems contain a multitude of redox enzymes that affect the availability of both. For example, biomass degrading fungi produce multiple sugar oxidoreductases whose biological functions so far have remained somewhat enigmatic. It is now conceivable that these redox enzymes, in particular H2O2-producing sugar oxidases, could play a role in fueling and controlling LPMO reactions. Here, we shortly review contemporary issues in the LPMO field, paying particular attention to the possible roles of sugar oxidoreductases.
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- Tamilvendan Manavalan
- Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science, NMBU - Norwegian University of Life Science, N-1432, Ås, Norway
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science, NMBU - Norwegian University of Life Science, N-1432, Ås, Norway
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science, NMBU - Norwegian University of Life Science, N-1432, Ås, Norway
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science, NMBU - Norwegian University of Life Science, N-1432, Ås, Norway.
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Dicko M, Ferrari R, Tangthirasunun N, Gautier V, Lalanne C, Lamari F, Silar P. Lignin Degradation and Its Use in Signaling Development by the Coprophilous Ascomycete Podospora anserina. J Fungi (Basel) 2020; 6:E278. [PMID: 33187140 PMCID: PMC7712204 DOI: 10.3390/jof6040278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Revised: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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The filamentous fungus Podospora anserina is a good model to study the breakdown of lignocellulose, owing to its ease of culture and genetical analysis. Here, we show that the fungus is able to use a wide range of lignocellulosic materials as food sources. Using color assays, spectroscopy and pyrolysis-gas chromatography mass spectrometry, we confirm that this ascomycete is able to degrade lignin, primarily by hydrolyzing β-O-4 linkages, which facilitates its nutrient uptake. We show that the limited weight loss that is promoted when attacking Miscanthus giganteus is due to a developmental blockage rather than an inefficiency of its enzymes. Finally, we show that lignin, and, more generally, phenolics, including degradation products of lignin, greatly stimulate the growth and fertility of the fungus in liquid cultures. Analyses of the CATΔΔΔΔΔ mutant lacking all its catalases, pro-oxidants and antioxidants indicate that improved growth and fertility of the fungus is likely caused by augmented reactive oxygen species levels triggered by the presence of phenolics.
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- Moussa Dicko
- Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, CNRS LSPM UPR 3407, 93430 Villetaneuse, France; (M.D.); (F.L.)
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- Université de Paris, Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire des Energies de Demain (LIED), F-75006 Paris, France; (R.F.); (N.T.); (V.G.); (C.L.)
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- Université de Paris, Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire des Energies de Demain (LIED), F-75006 Paris, France; (R.F.); (N.T.); (V.G.); (C.L.)
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- Université de Paris, Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire des Energies de Demain (LIED), F-75006 Paris, France; (R.F.); (N.T.); (V.G.); (C.L.)
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- Université de Paris, Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire des Energies de Demain (LIED), F-75006 Paris, France; (R.F.); (N.T.); (V.G.); (C.L.)
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- Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, CNRS LSPM UPR 3407, 93430 Villetaneuse, France; (M.D.); (F.L.)
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- Université de Paris, Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire des Energies de Demain (LIED), F-75006 Paris, France; (R.F.); (N.T.); (V.G.); (C.L.)
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Gangwar R, Rasool S, Mishra S. Purified cellobiose dehydrogenase of Termitomyces sp. OE147 fuels cellulose degradation resulting in the release of reducing sugars. Prep Biochem Biotechnol 2020; 51:488-496. [PMID: 33063604 DOI: 10.1080/10826068.2020.1833343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Termitomyces sp. OE 147 is one of the active cellulose degraders in the ecosphere and produces large amount of cellobiose dehydrogenase (CDH) and β-glucosidases when cultivated on cellulose. In order to investigate its effect on cellulose, a highly purified preparation of CDH was obtained from the culture supernatant of the fungus cultivated on cellulose. A combination of ultrafiltration, ion-exchange and gel-filtration chromatography was used to purify CDH by ∼172-fold to a high specific activity of ∼324 U/mg protein on lactose which was used for routine measurement of enzyme activity. The enzyme displayed a pH optimum of 5.0 and stability between pH 5.0 and 8.0 with maximum catalytic efficiency (kcat/Km) of 397 mM-1 s-1 on cellobiose. Incubation of microcrystalline cellulose with the purified CDH led to production of reducing sugars which was accelerated by the addition of FeCl3 during the early stages of incubation. A mass spectrometric analysis revealed fragmentation products of cellulose which were concluded to be cellodextrins, sugars, and corresponding aldonic acids suggesting that CDH can release reducing sugars in the absence of externally added lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases. Polymerized products of glucose were also detected at low intensity.
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- Rishabh Gangwar
- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India.,School of Biotechnology, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, India
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- School of Biotechnology, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, India
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India
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Deflandre B, Thiébaut N, Planckaert S, Jourdan S, Anderssen S, Hanikenne M, Devreese B, Francis I, Rigali S. Deletion of bglC triggers a genetic compensation response by awakening the expression of alternative beta-glucosidase. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-GENE REGULATORY MECHANISMS 2020; 1863:194615. [PMID: 32758700 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagrm.2020.194615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Revised: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/01/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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In the plant pathogen Streptomyces scabies, the gene bglC encodes a GH1 family cellobiose beta-glucosidase that is both required for primary metabolism and for inducing virulence of the bacterium. Deletion of bglC (strain ΔbglC) surprisingly resulted in the augmentation of the global beta-glucosidase activity of S. scabies. This paradoxical phenotype is highly robust as it has been observed in all bglC deletion mutants independently generated, thereby highlighting a phenomenon of genetic compensation. Comparative proteomics allowed to identify two glycosyl hydrolases - named BcpE1 and BcpE2 - of which peptide levels were significantly increased in strain ΔbglC. Quantitative RT-PCR revealed that the higher abundance of BcpE1 and BcpE2 is triggered at the transcriptional level, the expression of their respective gene being 100 and 15 times upregulated. Enzymatic studies with pure BcpE proteins showed that they both possess beta-glucosidase activity thereby explaining the genotypic-phenotypic discrepancy of the bglC deletion mutant. The GH1 family BcpE1 could hydrolyze cellobiose and generate glucose similarly to BglC itself thereby mainly contributing to the survival of strain ΔbglC when cellobiose is provided as sole nutrient source. The low affinity of BcpE2 for cellobiose suggests that this GH3 family beta-glucosidase would instead primarily target another and yet unknown glucose-beta-1,4-linked substrate. These results make S. scabies a new model system to study genetic compensation. Discovering how, either the bglC DNA locus, its mRNA, the BglC protein, or either its enzymatic activity controls bcpE genes' expression, will unveil new mechanisms directing transcriptional repression.
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- Benoit Deflandre
- InBioS - Center for Protein Engineering, University of Liège, Institut de Chimie, Liège B-4000, Belgium
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- InBioS - Center for Protein Engineering, University of Liège, Institut de Chimie, Liège B-4000, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Microbiology, Protein Research Unit, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Ghent University, Ghent B-9000, Belgium
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- InBioS - Center for Protein Engineering, University of Liège, Institut de Chimie, Liège B-4000, Belgium
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- InBioS - Center for Protein Engineering, University of Liège, Institut de Chimie, Liège B-4000, Belgium
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- InBioS-PhytoSystems, Functional Genomics and Plant Molecular Imaging, University of Liège, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Microbiology, Protein Research Unit, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Ghent University, Ghent B-9000, Belgium
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- Department of Biology, California State University, Bakersfield 93311, CA, USA
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- InBioS - Center for Protein Engineering, University of Liège, Institut de Chimie, Liège B-4000, Belgium.
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van Erven G, Kleijn AF, Patyshakuliyeva A, Di Falco M, Tsang A, de Vries RP, van Berkel WJH, Kabel MA. Evidence for ligninolytic activity of the ascomycete fungus Podospora anserina. BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR BIOFUELS 2020; 13:75. [PMID: 32322305 PMCID: PMC7161253 DOI: 10.1186/s13068-020-01713-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND The ascomycete fungus Podospora anserina has been appreciated for its targeted carbohydrate-active enzymatic arsenal. As a late colonizer of herbivorous dung, the fungus acts specifically on the more recalcitrant fraction of lignocellulose and this lignin-rich biotope might have resulted in the evolution of ligninolytic activities. However, the lignin-degrading abilities of the fungus have not been demonstrated by chemical analyses at the molecular level and are, thus far, solely based on genome and secretome predictions. To evaluate whether P. anserina might provide a novel source of lignin-active enzymes to tap into for potential biotechnological applications, we comprehensively mapped wheat straw lignin during fungal growth and characterized the fungal secretome. RESULTS Quantitative 13C lignin internal standard py-GC-MS analysis showed substantial lignin removal during the 7 days of fungal growth (24% w/w), though carbohydrates were preferably targeted (58% w/w removal). Structural characterization of residual lignin by using py-GC-MS and HSQC NMR analyses demonstrated that Cα-oxidized substructures significantly increased through fungal action, while intact β-O-4' aryl ether linkages, p-coumarate and ferulate moieties decreased, albeit to lesser extents than observed for the action of basidiomycetes. Proteomic analysis indicated that the presence of lignin induced considerable changes in the secretome of P. anserina. This was particularly reflected in a strong reduction of cellulases and galactomannanases, while H2O2-producing enzymes clearly increased. The latter enzymes, together with laccases, were likely involved in the observed ligninolysis. CONCLUSIONS For the first time, we provide unambiguous evidence for the ligninolytic activity of the ascomycete fungus P. anserina and expand the view on its enzymatic repertoire beyond carbohydrate degradation. Our results can be of significance for the development of biological lignin conversion technologies by contributing to the quest for novel lignin-active enzymes and organisms.
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- Gijs van Erven
- Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Wageningen University and Research, Bornse Weilanden 9, 6708 WG Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Wageningen University and Research, Bornse Weilanden 9, 6708 WG Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Fungal Physiology, Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute and Fungal Molecular Physiology, Utrecht University, Uppsalalaan 8, 3584 CT Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Structural and Functional Genomics, Concordia University, 7141 Sherbrooke Street West, Montréal, Québec H4B 1R6 Canada
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- Centre for Structural and Functional Genomics, Concordia University, 7141 Sherbrooke Street West, Montréal, Québec H4B 1R6 Canada
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- Fungal Physiology, Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute and Fungal Molecular Physiology, Utrecht University, Uppsalalaan 8, 3584 CT Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Wageningen University and Research, Bornse Weilanden 9, 6708 WG Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Wageningen University and Research, Bornse Weilanden 9, 6708 WG Wageningen, The Netherlands
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Sulej J, Osińska-Jaroszuk M, Jaszek M, Grąz M, Kutkowska J, Pawlik A, Chudzik A, Bancerz R. Antimicrobial and antioxidative potential of free and immobilised cellobiose dehydrogenase isolated from wood degrading fungi. Fungal Biol 2019; 123:875-886. [DOI: 10.1016/j.funbio.2019.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2019] [Revised: 09/06/2019] [Accepted: 09/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Benocci T, Daly P, Aguilar-Pontes MV, Lail K, Wang M, Lipzen A, Ng V, Grigoriev IV, de Vries RP. Enzymatic Adaptation of Podospora anserina to Different Plant Biomass Provides Leads to Optimized Commercial Enzyme Cocktails. Biotechnol J 2019; 14:e1800185. [PMID: 30221832 DOI: 10.1002/biot.201800185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2018] [Revised: 09/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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As a late colonizer of herbivore dung, Podospora anserina has evolved an enzymatic machinery to degrade the more recalcitrant fraction of plant biomass, suggesting a great potential for biotechnology applications. The authors investigated its transcriptome during growth on two industrial feedstocks, soybean hulls (SBH) and corn stover (CS). Initially, CS and SBH results in the expression of hemicellulolytic and amylolytic genes, respectively, while at later time points a more diverse gene set is induced, especially for SBH. Substrate adaptation is also observed for carbon catabolism. Overall, SBH resulted in a larger diversity of expressed genes, confirming previous proteomics studies. The results not only provide an in depth view on the transcriptomic adaptation of P. anserina to substrate composition, but also point out strategies to improve saccharification of plant biomass at the industrial level.
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- Tiziano Benocci
- Fungal Physiology, Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute & Fungal Molecular Physiology, Utrecht University, Uppsalalaan 8, 3584, CT, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Fungal Physiology, Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute & Fungal Molecular Physiology, Utrecht University, Uppsalalaan 8, 3584, CT, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Fungal Physiology, Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute & Fungal Molecular Physiology, Utrecht University, Uppsalalaan 8, 3584, CT, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, 2800 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598, USA
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- US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, 2800 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598, USA
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- US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, 2800 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598, USA
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- US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, 2800 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598, USA
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- US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, 2800 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598, USA
- Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 94598, USA
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- Fungal Physiology, Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute & Fungal Molecular Physiology, Utrecht University, Uppsalalaan 8, 3584, CT, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Developments and opportunities in fungal strain engineering for the production of novel enzymes and enzyme cocktails for plant biomass degradation. Biotechnol Adv 2019; 37:107361. [PMID: 30825514 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2019.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2018] [Revised: 02/11/2019] [Accepted: 02/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Fungal strain engineering is commonly used in many areas of biotechnology, including the production of plant biomass degrading enzymes. Its aim varies from the production of specific enzymes to overall increased enzyme production levels and modification of the composition of the enzyme set that is produced by the fungus. Strain engineering involves a diverse range of methodologies, including classical mutagenesis, genetic engineering and genome editing. In this review, the main approaches for strain engineering of filamentous fungi in the field of plant biomass degradation will be discussed, including recent and not yet implemented methods, such as CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing and adaptive evolution.
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Bissaro B, Várnai A, Røhr ÅK, Eijsink VGH. Oxidoreductases and Reactive Oxygen Species in Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass. Microbiol Mol Biol Rev 2018; 82:e00029-18. [PMID: 30257993 PMCID: PMC6298611 DOI: 10.1128/mmbr.00029-18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 154] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Biomass constitutes an appealing alternative to fossil resources for the production of materials and energy. The abundance and attractiveness of vegetal biomass come along with challenges pertaining to the intricacy of its structure, evolved during billions of years to face and resist abiotic and biotic attacks. To achieve the daunting goal of plant cell wall decomposition, microorganisms have developed many (enzymatic) strategies, from which we seek inspiration to develop biotechnological processes. A major breakthrough in the field has been the discovery of enzymes today known as lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs), which, by catalyzing the oxidative cleavage of recalcitrant polysaccharides, allow canonical hydrolytic enzymes to depolymerize the biomass more efficiently. Very recently, it has been shown that LPMOs are not classical monooxygenases in that they can also use hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) as an oxidant. This discovery calls for a revision of our understanding of how lignocellulolytic enzymes are connected since H2O2 is produced and used by several of them. The first part of this review is dedicated to the LPMO paradigm, describing knowns, unknowns, and uncertainties. We then present different lignocellulolytic redox systems, enzymatic or not, that depend on fluxes of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Based on an assessment of these putatively interconnected systems, we suggest that fine-tuning of H2O2 levels and proximity between sites of H2O2 production and consumption are important for fungal biomass conversion. In the last part of this review, we discuss how our evolving understanding of redox processes involved in biomass depolymerization may translate into industrial applications.
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- Bastien Bissaro
- Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Aas, Norway
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Aas, Norway
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Aas, Norway
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Aas, Norway
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Boucher C, Nguyen TS, Silar P. Species Delimitation in thePodospora anserina/ p. pauciseta/p. comataSpecies Complex (Sordariales). CRYPTOGAMIE MYCOL 2017. [DOI: 10.7872/crym/v38.iss4.2017.485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Charlie Boucher
- Univ Paris Diderot, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire des Énergies de Demain, 75205 Paris Cedex 13 France
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- Univ Paris Diderot, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire des Énergies de Demain, 75205 Paris Cedex 13 France
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- Univ Paris Diderot, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire des Énergies de Demain, 75205 Paris Cedex 13 France
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