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Abbas Bukhari D, Bibi Z, Ullah A, Rehman A. Isolation, characterization, and cloning of thermostable pullulanase from Geobacillus stearothermophilus ADM-11. Saudi J Biol Sci 2024; 31:103901. [PMID: 38234990 PMCID: PMC10792974 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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This study aimed to identify thermo-stable pullulanase-producing bacteria in soil samples of potato fields and food-producing companies. Pullulan agar medium was used to screen 17 bacterial strains, which were incubated at 65 °C. The isolate with the maximum activity (375U/ml) was selected and recognized as Geobacillus stearothermophilus ADM-11 by morphological, biochemical characterization, and 16S rRNA gene sequencing. The pullulanase production required optimum pH of 7 and temperature of 75 °C, respectively. The electrophoresis of purified pullulanase on SDS-polyacrylamide gel revealed 83 kDa of a molecular weight that is active at 70 °C and pH 7.0. It was also stable at 90 °C but its activity was decreased by 10 % at 100 °C. The action of pullulanase was increased and stabilized by Ca+2 among the metal ions. Beta and gamma-cyclodextrins inhibited enzyme activity while ethylenediaminetetraacetate (EDTA) and phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride (PMSF) have no significant effect on pullulanase activity. A full-length pullulanase gene was amplified from G. stearothermophilus ADM-11 using genomic DNA 2.1 kb of PCR product which was then purified and ligated in the cloning vector pTZ57R using the TA cloning technique. Colony PCR confirmed cloning on the positive clones after the pullulanase gene had been ligated and subjected to restriction digestion. It revealed 74 % similarity with the reported pullulanase gene from Geobacillus sp. 44C. The thermostability of pullulanase and its ability to degrade raw pullulan may therefore have wide-scale applications in starch processing, the detergent business, and new biotechnological applications.
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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Qian J, Wang Y, Hu Z, Shi T, Wang Y, Ye C, Huang H. Bacillus sp. as a microbial cell factory: Advancements and future prospects. Biotechnol Adv 2023; 69:108278. [PMID: 37898328 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2023.108278] [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: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
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Bacillus sp. is one of the most distinctive gram-positive bacteria, able to grow efficiently using cheap carbon sources and secrete a variety of useful substances, which are widely used in food, pharmaceutical, agricultural and environmental industries. At the same time, Bacillus sp. is also recognized as a safe genus with a relatively clear genetic background, which is conducive to the industrial production of target metabolites. In this review, we discuss the reasons why Bacillus sp. has been so extensively studied and summarize its advances in systems and synthetic biology, engineering strategies to improve microbial cell properties, and industrial applications in several metabolic engineering applications. Finally, we present the current challenges and possible solutions to provide a reliable basis for Bacillus sp. as a microbial cell factory.
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- Jinyi Qian
- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, PR China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, PR China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, PR China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, PR China.
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, PR China.
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, PR China.
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, PR China.
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Characterization and correlation of dominant bacteria and volatile compounds in post-fermentation process of Ba-bao Douchi. Food Res Int 2022; 160:111688. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Yang J, Lin S, Sun H, Chen Z, Yang F, Lin X, Guo L, Wang L, Wen A, Zhang X, Dai Y, He B, Cao Y, Dong H, Liu X, Chen B, Li J, Zhao Q, Lu G. A Potent Neutralizing Nanobody Targeting the Spike Receptor-Binding Domain of SARS-CoV-2 and the Structural Basis of Its Intimate Binding. Front Immunol 2022; 13:820336. [PMID: 35663966 PMCID: PMC9158119 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.820336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The continuous spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) around the world has raised unprecedented challenges to the human society. Antibodies and nanobodies possessing neutralization activity represent promising drug candidates. In this study, we report the identification and characterization of a potent SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing nanobody that targets the viral spike receptor-binding domain (S-RBD). The nanobody, termed as Nb-007, engages SARS-CoV-2 S-RBD with the two-digit picomolar binding affinity and shows outstanding virus entry-inhibition activity. The complex structure of Nb-007 bound to SARS-CoV-2 S-RBD reveals an epitope that is partially overlapping with the binding site for the human receptor of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). The nanobody therefore exerts neutralization by competing with ACE2 for S-RBD binding, which is further ascertained by our in-vitro biochemical analyses. Finally, we also show that Nb-007 reserves promising, though compromised, neutralization activity against the currently-circulating Delta variant and that fusion of the nanobody with Fc dramatically increases its entry-inhibition capacity. Taken together, these data have paved the way of developing Nb-007 as a drug-reserve for potential treatment of SARS-CoV-2 related diseases.
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- Jing Yang
- West China Hospital Emergency Department (WCHED), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China Hospital Emergency Department (WCHED), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China Hospital Emergency Department (WCHED), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China Hospital Emergency Department (WCHED), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China Hospital Emergency Department (WCHED), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China Hospital Emergency Department (WCHED), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China Hospital Emergency Department (WCHED), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China Hospital Emergency Department (WCHED), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China Hospital Emergency Department (WCHED), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China Hospital Emergency Department (WCHED), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China Hospital Emergency Department (WCHED), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China Hospital Emergency Department (WCHED), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China Hospital Emergency Department (WCHED), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Disaster Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Laboratory of Aging Research and Cancer Drug Target, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Antibody R&D Department, CHENGDU NB BIOLAB CO., LTD, Chengdu, China
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- Antibody R&D Department, CHENGDU NB BIOLAB CO., LTD, Chengdu, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- West China Hospital Emergency Department (WCHED), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Matsunaga R, Tsumoto K. Addition of arginine hydrochloride and proline to the culture medium enhances recombinant protein expression in Brevibacillus choshinensis: The case of RBD of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and its antibody. Protein Expr Purif 2022; 194:106075. [PMID: 35231586 PMCID: PMC8881763 DOI: 10.1016/j.pep.2022.106075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Ryo Matsunaga
- Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, 113-8656, Japan
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- Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, 113-8656, Japan; Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, 113-8656, Japan; The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, 108-8639, Japan.
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Duan X, Zhu Q, Zhang X, Shen Z, Huang Y. Expression, biochemical and structural characterization of high-specific-activity β-amylase from Bacillus aryabhattai GEL-09 for application in starch hydrolysis. Microb Cell Fact 2021; 20:182. [PMID: 34537082 PMCID: PMC8449922 DOI: 10.1186/s12934-021-01649-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND β-amylase (EC 3.2.1.2) is an exo-enzyme that shows high specificity for cleaving the α-1,4-glucosidic linkage of starch from the non-reducing end, thereby liberating maltose. In this study, we heterologously expressed and characterized a novel β-amylase from Bacillus aryabhattai. RESULTS The amino acid-sequence alignment showed that the enzyme shared the highest sequence identity with β-amylase from Bacillus flexus (80.73%) followed by Bacillus cereus (71.38%). Structural comparison revealed the existence of an additional starch-binding domain (SBD) at the C-terminus of B. aryabhattai β-amylase, which is notably different from plant β-amylases. The recombinant enzyme purified 4.7-fold to homogeneity, with a molecular weight of ~ 57.6 kDa and maximal activity at pH 6.5 and 50 °C. Notably, the enzyme exhibited the highest specific activity (3798.9 U/mg) among reported mesothermal microbial β-amylases and the highest specificity for soluble starch, followed by corn starch. Kinetic analysis showed that the Km and kcat values were 9.9 mg/mL and 116961.1 s- 1, respectively. The optimal reaction conditions to produce maltose from starch resulted in a maximal yield of 87.0%. Moreover, molecular docking suggested that B. aryabhattai β-amylase could efficiently recognize and hydrolyze maltotetraose substrate. CONCLUSIONS These results suggested that B. aryabhattai β-amylase could be a potential candidate for use in the industrial production of maltose from starch.
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- Xuguo Duan
- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, Jiangsu, China.
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- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, Jiangsu, China
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Wang Y, Xiang F, Zhang Z, Hou Q, Guo Z. Characterization of bacterial community and flavor differences of different types of Douchi. Food Sci Nutr 2021; 9:3460-3469. [PMID: 34262706 PMCID: PMC8269581 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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According to the appearance and technology, traditional fermented Douchi can be divided into dried Douchi and wet Douchi. However, there are few reports on the difference of bacterial community structure between them or the influence of bacterial community on product flavor. In this study, high-throughput sequencing technology and electronic nose were used to measure the bacterial diversity and flavor of 40 Douchi samples, and the correlation between them was explored by multivariate statistical means combined with COG database. Results showed that the cumulative average relative abundance of Firmicutes and Proteobacteria in the samples was as high as 95.93%, and the former was the core bacteria phylum. On the whole, the dominant bacteria in Douchi were Bacillus (50.67%), Staphylococcus (14.07%), Enterococcus (2.54%), Proteus (1.61%), Brevibacillus (1.46%), Providencia (1.26%), Weissella (1.24%), and Ureibacillus (1.19%). LEfSe analysis indicated that Bacillus can be used as a biomarker in dried fermented soybeans. Meanwhile, dried samples contained more intensive aromatic substances, but were significantly lower in W6S (selectivity to hydrogen) and W3S (methane-aliph) compared with the wet samples. Aneurinibacillus and Brevibacillus were helpful to the formation of aromatic flavor in Douchi, but Vagococcus and Corynebacterium were the opposite. Gene and microbial phenotypic prediction showed that microorganisms in dried Douchi use protein more efficiently, while in wet Douchi, microbial energy metabolism was more vigorous. The pathogenic potential of microorganisms in dried samples was higher than that in wet. This study can sound the alarm for improving the safety of home-brewed Douchi and provide guidance for the subsequent screening of strains that enhance the flavor of fermented soybeans.
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- Yurong Wang
- Hubei Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Food IngredientsHubei University of Arts and ScienceXiangyangChina
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- Hubei Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Food IngredientsHubei University of Arts and ScienceXiangyangChina
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- Hubei Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Food IngredientsHubei University of Arts and ScienceXiangyangChina
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- Hubei Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Food IngredientsHubei University of Arts and ScienceXiangyangChina
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- Hubei Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center for Food IngredientsHubei University of Arts and ScienceXiangyangChina
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Yao D, Zhang K, Wu J. Available strategies for improved expression of recombinant proteins in Brevibacillus expression system: a review. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2020; 40:1044-1058. [PMID: 32781847 DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2020.1805404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Brevibacillus offers great potential as a recombinant protein expression host because of its exceptional abilities to synthesize and excrete proteins and its low extracellular protease activity. Despite these strengths, effective recombinant expression strategies are still the key to achieving high-level expression of recombinant proteins in Brevibacillus due to individual differences among strains and target proteins. Many strategies have been developed to improve recombinant protein expression in Brevibacillus. This review begins by introducing the processes used to establish and apply the Brevibacillus expression system, and then critically discusses the strategies available for improving recombinant protein expression in Brevibacillus, including optimization of the host and the expression vector, co-expression of a fusion partner or foldase, and optimization of the fermentation process. Finally, the prospects for further improvement of recombinant protein expression based on Brevibacillus are also discussed. This review is intended to provide a strategic reference for scientists wanting to improve the expression of a specific recombinant protein in Brevibacillus or other expression systems.
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- Dongbang Yao
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.,School of Biotechnology and Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.,International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.,School of Biotechnology and Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.,International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.,School of Biotechnology and Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.,International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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Pinto ÉSM, Dorn M, Feltes BC. The tale of a versatile enzyme: Alpha-amylase evolution, structure, and potential biotechnological applications for the bioremediation of n-alkanes. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 250:126202. [PMID: 32092569 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.126202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Revised: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 02/12/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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As the primary source of a wide range of industrial products, the study of petroleum-derived compounds is of pivotal importance. However, the process of oil extraction and refinement is among the most environmentally hazardous practices, impacting almost all levels of the ecological chain. So far, the most appropriate strategy to overcome such an issue is through bioremediation, which revolves around the employment of different microorganisms to degrade hazardous compounds, generating less environmental impact and lower monetary costs. In this sense, a myriad of organisms and enzymes are considered possible candidates for the bioremediation process. Amidst the potential candidates is α-amylase, an evolutionary conserved starch-degrading enzyme. Notably, α-amylase was not only seen to degrade n-alkanes, a subclass of alkanes considered the most abundant petroleum-derived compounds but also low-density polyethylene, a dangerous pollutant produced from petroleum. Thus, due to its high conservation in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic lineages, in addition to the capability to degrade different types of hazardous compounds, the study of α-amylase becomes a rising interest. Nevertheless, there are no studies that review all biotechnological applications of α-amylase for bioremediation. In this work, we critically review the potential biotechnological applications of α-amylase, focusing on the biodegradation of petroleum-derived compounds. Evolutionary aspects are discussed, as well for all structural information and all features that could impact on the employment of this protein in the biotechnological industry, such as pH, temperature, and medium conditions. New perspectives and critical assessments are conducted regarding the application of α-amylase in the bioremediation of n-alkanes.
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- Éderson Sales Moreira Pinto
- Laboratory of Structural Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Center for Biotechnology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Structural Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Institute of Informatics, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; Laboratory of Structural Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Center for Biotechnology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Structural Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Institute of Informatics, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
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Cloning and characterization of a novel amylopullulanase from Bacillus megaterium Y103 with transglycosylation activity. Biotechnol Lett 2020; 42:1719-1726. [DOI: 10.1007/s10529-020-02891-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Li HP, Xu CM, Wen BY, Li AQ, Zha GM, Jin XY, Zhao YZ, Feng LP, Cao YD, Yang GY, Wang YY, Zhong K. Extracellular production of recombinant sus scrofa trefoil factor 3 by Brevibacillus choshinensis. Exp Ther Med 2020; 19:2149-2154. [PMID: 32104278 PMCID: PMC7027283 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2020.8477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2019] [Accepted: 12/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Trefoil factor 3 (TFF3) is involved in cell adhesion, motility and apoptosis, regulates mucosal immunity and maintains the functional integrity of intestinal epithelia. The upregulation of TFF3 expression in the weaning rat intestine attracted our interest. The present study hypothesized that TFF3 may serve a role in preventing diarrhea in weaning piglets, which is an important consideration in the pig farming industry. Previous recombinant TFF3 protein expression yields obtained from Escherichia coli were too low and the bioactivity of the protein was poor. Hence, this expression system was unsuitable for industrial applications. The present study explored the production of recombinant sus scrofa TFF3 in a Brevibacillus choshinensis (B. choshinensis) expression system, aiming to enhance the expression level of bioactive protein. To achieve this, the sus scrofa TFF3-encoding gene fragment was fused into an E. coli-Brevibacillus shuttle vector pNCMO2. High levels of TFF3 (30 mg/l) were produced and secreted into the B. choshinensis culture medium in soluble form with a molecular mass of 13.6 kDa and high immunoreactivity in western blotting. Thus, Brevibacillus may be used to produce useful mucosal factors for biochemical analyses and mucosal protection, and in industrial applications to produce novel inhibitors of diarrhea.
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- He-Ping Li
- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, P.R. China
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- Kansas International College, Zhengzhou Sias University, Xinzheng, Henan 451100, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, P.R. China
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Naidu K, Maseko S, Kruger G, Lin J. Purification and characterization of α-amylase from Paenibacillus sp. D9 and Escherichia coli recombinants. BIOCATAL BIOTRANSFOR 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/10242422.2019.1628738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- Kayleen Naidu
- Discipline of Microbiology, School of Life sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal (Westville Campus), Durban, South Africa
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- Discipline of Microbiology, School of Life sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal (Westville Campus), Durban, South Africa
- Catalysis and Peptide Research Unit, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal (Westville Campus), Durban, South Africa
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- Catalysis and Peptide Research Unit, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal (Westville Campus), Durban, South Africa
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- Discipline of Microbiology, School of Life sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal (Westville Campus), Durban, South Africa
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Wang YC, Zhao N, Ma JW, Liu J, Yan QJ, Jiang ZQ. High-level expression of a novel α-amylase from Thermomyces dupontii in Pichia pastoris and its application in maltose syrup production. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 127:683-692. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.01.162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2018] [Revised: 01/28/2019] [Accepted: 01/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Zhang J, Wang J, Feng T, Du R, Tian X, Wang Y, Zhang XH. Heterologous Expression of the Marine-Derived Quorum Quenching Enzyme MomL Can Expand the Antibacterial Spectrum of Bacillus brevis. Mar Drugs 2019; 17:E128. [PMID: 30795579 PMCID: PMC6409708 DOI: 10.3390/md17020128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2019] [Revised: 02/14/2019] [Accepted: 02/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Quorum sensing (QS) is closely associated with the production of multiple virulence factors in bacterial pathogens. N-acyl homoserine lactones (AHLs) are important QS signal molecules that modulate the virulence of gram-negative pathogenic bacteria. Enzymatic degradation of AHLs to interrupt QS, termed quorum quenching (QQ), has been considered a novel strategy for reduction of pathogenicity and prevention of bacterial disease. However, the low expression levels of QQ proteins in the original host bacteria has affected the applications of these proteins. Previously, we identified a novel marine QQ enzyme, named MomL, with high activity and promising biocontrol function. In this study, we linked the target fragment momL to pNCMO2, which provided a basis for the first heterologous expression of MomL in the antifungal and anti-gram-positive-bacteria biocontrol strain Bacillus brevis, and obtaining the recombinant strain named BbMomL. The QQ activity of BbMomL was confirmed using a series of bioassays. BbMomL could not only degrade the exogenous signal molecule C6-HSL, but also the AHL signal molecules produced by the gram-negative pathogens Pectobacterium carotovorum subsp. carotovorum (Pcc) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1. In addition, BbMomL significantly reduced the secretion of pathogenic factors and the pathogenicity of Pcc and P. aeruginosa PAO1. We tested the biocontrol function of BbMomL for prevention of plant diseases in vitro. The result indicates that BbMomL has a broad antibacterial spectrum. Compared with wild-type B. brevis, BbMomL not only inhibited fungi and gram-positive bacterial pathogens but also considerably inhibited gram-negative bacterial pathogens. Moreover, the Bacillus brevis expression system has good application prospects and is an ideal host for expression and secretion of foreign proteins.
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- Jingjing Zhang
- MOE Key Laboratory of Marine Genetics and Breeding, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Marine Genetics and Breeding, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Marine Genetics and Breeding, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Marine Genetics and Breeding, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Marine Genetics and Breeding, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Marine Genetics and Breeding, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China.
- Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266071, China.
- Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Marine Genetics and Breeding, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China.
- Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266071, China.
- Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China.
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Zeng W, Zhang B, Li M, Ding S, Chen G, Liang Z. Development and benefit evaluation of fermentation strategies for poly(malic acid) production from malt syrup by Aureobasidium melanogenum GXZ-6. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2019; 274:479-487. [PMID: 30553959 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2018.12.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2018] [Revised: 12/07/2018] [Accepted: 12/08/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
Malt syrup, as a low-cost substrate without any pretreatment, was proved to be able to replace maltose for ploymalic acid (PMA) production by Aureobasidium melanogenum GXZ-6. The PMA titer of 55.53 ± 1.72 g/L was obtained by batch fermentation in a 10-L fermentor with addition of malate, citrate and sodium malonate. Then, a higher PMA titer of 124.07 ± 2.28 g/L was obtained in fed-batch fermentation, which increased by 123.43% than that from batch fermentation. Moreover, repeated-batch fermentation with three batches gave a PMA titer of 64.06 g/L on average with a higher yield of 0.81 g/g and productivity of 0.56 g/L·h. Fermentation process and economics analysis were performed by SuperPro Designer for a 2000 metric tons plant. Results showed that PMA production cost was as low as $ 1.716/kg by fed-batch fermentation, which provides an economical strategy for large-scale PMA production.
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- Wei Zeng
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, Guangxi, China; College of Life Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, Guangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, Guangxi, China; College of Life Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, Guangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, Guangxi, China; College of Life Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, Guangxi, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, Guangxi, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, Guangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, Guangxi, China; College of Life Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, Guangxi, China.
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Duan X, Shen Z, Zhang X, Wang Y, Huang Y. Production of recombinant beta-amylase of Bacillus aryabhattai. Prep Biochem Biotechnol 2019; 49:88-94. [PMID: 30636502 DOI: 10.1080/10826068.2018.1536987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
In this study, the effects of carbon source, nitrogen source, and metal ions on cell growth and Bacillus aryabhattai β-amylase production in recombinant Brevibacillus choshinensis were investigated. The optimal medium for β-amylase production, containing glucose (7.5 g·L-1), pig bone peptone (40.0 g·L-1), Mg2+ (0.05 mol·L-1), and trace metal elements, was determined through single-factor experiments in shake flasks. When cultured in the optimized medium, the β-amylase yield reached 925.4 U mL-1, which was 7.2-fold higher than that obtained in the initial medium. Besides, a modified feeding strategy was proposed and applied in a 3-L fermentor fed with glucose, which achieved a dry cell weight of 15.4 g L-1. Through this cultivation approached 30 °C with 0 g·L-1 initial glucose concentration, the maximum β-amylase activity reached 5371.8 U mL-1, which was 41.7-fold higher than that obtained with the initial medium in shake flask.
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- Xuguo Duan
- a College of Light Industry and Food Engineering , Nanjing Forestry University , Nanjing , Jiangsu , China
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- a College of Light Industry and Food Engineering , Nanjing Forestry University , Nanjing , Jiangsu , China
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- a College of Light Industry and Food Engineering , Nanjing Forestry University , Nanjing , Jiangsu , China
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- a College of Light Industry and Food Engineering , Nanjing Forestry University , Nanjing , Jiangsu , China
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- a College of Light Industry and Food Engineering , Nanjing Forestry University , Nanjing , Jiangsu , China
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Keratinolytic activity of Bacillus subtilis LFB-FIOCRUZ 1266 enhanced by whole-cell mutagenesis. 3 Biotech 2019; 9:2. [PMID: 30555768 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-018-1527-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2018] [Accepted: 12/03/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Discarded feathers represent an important residue from the poultry industry and are a rich source of keratin. Bacillus subtilis LFB-FIOCRUZ 1266, previously isolated from industrial poultry wastes, was used in this work and, through random mutation using ethyl methanesulfonate, ten strains were selected based on the size of their degradation halos. The feather degradation was increased to 115% and all selected mutants showed 1.4- to 2.4-fold increase in keratinolytic activity compared to their wild-type counterparts. The protein concentrations in the culture supernatants increased approximately 2.5 times, as a result of feather degradation. The mutants produced more sulfide than the wild-type bacteria that produced 0.45 µg/ml, while mutant D8 produced 1.45 µg/ml. The best pH for enzyme production and feather degradation was pH 8. Zymography showed differences in the intensity and molecular mass of some bands. The peptidase activity of the enzyme blend was predominantly inhibited by PMSF and EDTA, suggesting the presence of serine peptidases. HPTLC analysis evidenced few differences in band intensities of the amino acid profiles produced by the mutant peptidase activities. The mutants showed an increase in keratinolytic and peptidase activities, demonstrating their biotechnological potential to recycle feather and help to reduce the environmental impact.
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