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Neog PR, Saini S, Konwar BK. Purification, and characterization of detergent-compatible serine protease from Bacillussafensis strain PRN1: A sustainable alternative to hazardous chemicals in detergent industry. Protein Expr Purif 2024; 219:106479. [PMID: 38574878 DOI: 10.1016/j.pep.2024.106479] [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: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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Owing to vast therapeutic, commercial, and industrial applications of microbial proteases microorganisms from different sources are being explored. In this regard, the gut microbiota of Monopteruscuchia were isolated and examined for the production of protease. All the isolates were primarily and secondarily screened on skim milk and gelatin agar plates. The protease-positive isolates were characterized morphologically, biochemically, and molecularly. Out of the 20 isolated strains,6 belonging to five different genera viz.Bacillus,Priestia,Aeromonas,Staphylococcus, and Serratia demonstrated proteolytic activity. Bacillussafensis strain PRN1 demonstrated the highest protease production and, thus, the largest hydrolytic clear zones in both skim milk agar (15 ± 1 mm) and gelatin (16 ± 1 mm) plates. The optimized parameters (time, pH, temperature, carbon, nitrogen) for highest protease activity and microbial growth of B.safensis strain PRN1 includes 72 h (OD600 = 0.56,1303 U/mL), pH 8 (OD600 = 0.83, 403.29 U/mL), 40 °C (OD600 = 1.75, 1849.11 U/mL), fructose (OD600 = 1.22, 1502 U/mL), and gelatin (OD600 = 1.88, 1015.33 U/mL). The enzyme was purified to homogeneity using salt-precipitation and gel filtration chromatography. The sodium dodecyl-sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) demonstrated that the purified enzyme was a monomer of a molecular weight of ∼33 kDa. The protease demonstrated optimal activity at pH 8 and 60 °C. It was strongly inhibited by phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride (PMSF), demonstrating that it belongs to the serine-proteases family. The compatibility of the enzyme with surfactants and commercial detergents demonstrates its potential use in the detergent industry. Furthermore, the purified enzyme showed antibacterial and blood-stain removal properties.
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- Panchi Rani Neog
- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, 784028, Assam, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, 784028, Assam, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur, 784028, Assam, India.
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Jamal GA, Jahangirian E, Hamblin MR, Mirzaei H, Tarrahimofrad H, Alikowsarzadeh N. Proteases, a powerful biochemical tool in the service of medicine, clinical and pharmaceutical. Prep Biochem Biotechnol 2024:1-25. [PMID: 38909284 DOI: 10.1080/10826068.2024.2364234] [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: 06/24/2024]
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Proteases, enzymes that hydrolyze peptide bonds, have various applications in medicine, clinical applications, and pharmaceutical development. They are used in cancer treatment, wound debridement, contact lens cleaning, prion degradation, biofilm removal, and fibrinolytic agents. Proteases are also crucial in cardiovascular disease treatment, emphasizing the need for safe, affordable, and effective fibrinolytic drugs. Proteolytic enzymes and protease biosensors are increasingly used in diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Advanced technologies, such as nanomaterials-based sensors, are being developed to enhance the sensitivity, specificity, and versatility of protease biosensors. These biosensors are becoming effective tools for disease detection due to their precision and rapidity. They can detect extracellular and intracellular proteases, as well as fluorescence-based methods for real-time and label-free detection of virus-related proteases. The active utilization of proteolytic enzymatic biosensors is expected to expand significantly in biomedical research, in-vitro model systems, and drug development. We focused on journal articles and books published in English between 1982 and 2024 for this study.
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- Ghadir A Jamal
- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Molecular, Zist Tashkhis Farda Company (tBioDx), Tehran, Iran
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- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Faculty of Health Science, Laser Research Center, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, South Africa
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Molecular and Life Science Department, Han University of Applied Science, Arnhem, Nederland
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Zerizer H, Boughachiche F, Mebarki A, Sinacer O, Rachedi K, Ait Kaki A. Partitioning purification, biochemical characterization, and milk coagulation efficiency of protease from a newly Streptomyces sp. isolate. Braz J Microbiol 2024:10.1007/s42770-024-01386-y. [PMID: 38874743 DOI: 10.1007/s42770-024-01386-y] [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: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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An actinobacteria strain was isolated from an olive waste mill and tested for protease production on skimmed milk media. The strain identification was achieved through both 16 S rDNA sequencing and phenotypic characterization. The enzyme was purified using the ammonium sulfate/t-butanol three-phase partitioning (TPP) method, followed by characterization to investigate the effect of pH, temperature, and various chemical agents. Subsequently, the enzyme was assessed for its milk coagulation activity. The strain belonging to the Streptomyces genera, exhibits significant phylogenetic and phenotypic differences from the aligned species, suggesting its novelty as a new strain. The enzyme was best separated in the TPP aqueous phase with a 5.35 fold and 56.25% yield. Optimal activity was observed at pH 9.0 and 60 °C, with more than half of the activity retained within the pH range of 7-10 over one hour. The protease demonstrated complete stability between 30 and 60 °C. While metallic ions enhanced enzyme activity, EDTA acted as an inhibitor. The enzyme displayed resistance to H2O2, SDS, Tween 80, and Triton X-100. Notably, it was activated in organic solvents (ethyl acetate, petroleum ether, and xylene), maintaining > 75% of its original activity in butanol, ethanol, and methanol. Additionally, the enzyme yielded high milk coagulant activity of 11,478 SU/mL. The new Streptomyces sp. protease revealed high activity and stability under a wide range of biochemical conditions. Its use in the dairy industry appears particularly promising. Further industrial process investigations will be valuable in determining potential uses for this enzyme.
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- Habiba Zerizer
- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Food Quality (BIOQUAL), Institute of Nutrition, Food and Agri-Food Technologies (INATAA), Mentouri Brothers University, Constantine 1, Constantine, Algeria.
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Food Quality (BIOQUAL), Institute of Nutrition, Food and Agri-Food Technologies (INATAA), Mentouri Brothers University, Constantine 1, Constantine, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Food Quality (BIOQUAL), Institute of Nutrition, Food and Agri-Food Technologies (INATAA), Mentouri Brothers University, Constantine 1, Constantine, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Food Quality (BIOQUAL), Institute of Nutrition, Food and Agri-Food Technologies (INATAA), Mentouri Brothers University, Constantine 1, Constantine, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Food Quality (BIOQUAL), Institute of Nutrition, Food and Agri-Food Technologies (INATAA), Mentouri Brothers University, Constantine 1, Constantine, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Food Quality (BIOQUAL), Institute of Nutrition, Food and Agri-Food Technologies (INATAA), Mentouri Brothers University, Constantine 1, Constantine, Algeria
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Irazoqui JM, Santiago GM, Mainez ME, Amadio AF, Eberhardt MF. Enzymes for production of whey protein hydrolysates and other value-added products. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 108:354. [PMID: 38819482 PMCID: PMC11142983 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-024-13117-2] [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: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Whey is a byproduct of dairy industries, the aqueous portion which separates from cheese during the coagulation of milk. It represents approximately 85-95% of milk's volume and retains much of its nutrients, including functional proteins and peptides, lipids, lactose, minerals, and vitamins. Due to its composition, mainly proteins and lactose, it can be considered a raw material for value-added products. Whey-derived products are often used to supplement food, as they have shown several physiological effects on the body. Whey protein hydrolysates are reported to have different activities, including antihypertensive, antioxidant, antithrombotic, opioid, antimicrobial, cytomodulatory, and immuno-modulatory. On the other hand, galactooligosaccharides obtained from lactose can be used as prebiotic for beneficial microorganisms for the human gastrointestinal tract. All these compounds can be obtained through physicochemical, microbial, or enzymatic treatments. Particularly, enzymatic processes have the advantage of being highly selective, more stable than chemical transformations, and less polluting, making that the global enzyme market grow at accelerated rates. The sources and different products associated with the most used enzymes are particularly highlighted in this review. Moreover, we discuss metagenomics as a tool to identify novel proteolytic enzymes, from both cultivable and uncultivable microorganisms, which are expected to have new interesting activities. Finally enzymes for the transformation of whey sugar are reviewed. In this sense, carbozymes with ß-galactosidase activity are capable of lactose hydrolysis, to obtain free monomers, and transgalactosylation for prebiotics production. KEY POINTS: • Whey can be used to obtain value-added products efficiently through enzymatic treatments • Proteases transform whey proteins into biopeptides with physiological activities • Lactose can be transformed into prebiotic compounds using ß-galactosidases.
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- José Matías Irazoqui
- Instituto de Investigación de La Cadena Láctea (CONICET-INTA), 2300, Rafaela, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigación de La Cadena Láctea (CONICET-INTA), 2300, Rafaela, Argentina
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Claushuis B, Cordfunke RA, de Ru AH, van Angeren J, Baumann U, van Veelen PA, Wuhrer M, Corver J, Drijfhout JW, Hensbergen PJ. Non-prime- and prime-side profiling of Pro-Pro endopeptidase specificity using synthetic combinatorial peptide libraries and mass spectrometry. FEBS J 2024. [PMID: 38767318 DOI: 10.1111/febs.17160] [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: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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A group of bacterial proteases, the Pro-Pro endopeptidases (PPEPs), possess the unique ability to hydrolyze proline-proline bonds in proteins. Since a protease's function is largely determined by its substrate specificity, methods that can extensively characterize substrate specificity are valuable tools for protease research. Previously, we achieved an in-depth characterization of PPEP prime-side specificity. However, PPEP specificity is also determined by the non-prime-side residues in the substrate. To gain a more complete insight into the determinants of PPEP specificity, we characterized the non-prime- and prime-side specificity of various PPEPs using a combination of synthetic combinatorial peptide libraries and mass spectrometry. With this approach, we deepened our understanding of the P3-P3' specificities of PPEP-1 and PPEP-2, while identifying the endogenous substrate of PPEP-2 as the most optimal substrate in our library data. Furthermore, by employing the library approach, we investigated the altered specificity of mutants of PPEP-1 and PPEP-2. Additionally, we characterized a novel PPEP from Anoxybacillus tepidamans, which we termed PPEP-4. Based on structural comparisons, we hypothesized that PPEP-4 displays a PPEP-1-like prime-side specificity, which was substantiated by the experimental data. Intriguingly, another putative PPEP from Clostridioides difficile, CD1597, did not display Pro-Pro endoproteolytic activity. Collectively, we characterized PPEP specificity in detail using our robust peptide library method and, together with additional structural information, provide more insight into the intricate mechanisms that govern protease specificity.
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- Bart Claushuis
- Center for Proteomics and Metabolomics, Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands
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- Department of Immunology, Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands
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- Center for Proteomics and Metabolomics, Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands
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- Center for Proteomics and Metabolomics, Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Biochemistry, University of Cologne, Germany
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- Center for Proteomics and Metabolomics, Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands
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- Center for Proteomics and Metabolomics, Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands
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- Leiden University Center of Infectious Diseases, Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands
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- Department of Immunology, Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands
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- Center for Proteomics and Metabolomics, Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands
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Elaine Mankge M, Penistacia Maela M, Mark Abrahams A, Hope Serepa-Dlamini M. Screening of Bacillus spp. bacterial endophytes for protease production, and application in feather degradation and bio-detergent additive. Heliyon 2024; 10:e30736. [PMID: 38765083 PMCID: PMC11098850 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30736] [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: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024] Open
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Research on proteases and secondary metabolites from endophytes is an area that requires attention from researchers. In this study, proteases from Bacillus sp. strain MHSD16 and Bacillus sp. strain MHSD17 endophytes were characterised, and their potential biotechnological applications were investigated. Optimum protease production was achieved when isolates were grown in media containing (g/L): glucose 10g, casein 5g, yeast extract 5g, KH2PO4 2g, Na2CO3 10g at pH 9. The crude protease extracts were active in alkaline environments, thus referred to as alkaline proteases with optimal pH of 10. Additionally, Bacillus sp. strain MHSD 16 and Bacillus sp. strain MHSD17 proteases were active at high temperatures, with optimum enzyme activity at 50 °C. Thermostability profiles of these proteases showed that the enzymes were highly stable between (40-60 °C), maintaining over 85 % stability after 120 min incubation at 60 °C. Furthermore, the enzymes were stable and compatible with various household and laundry detergents. In the presence of commercial laundry detergent, OMO® 68 % and 72 % activity was retained for Bacillus sp. strain MHSD16 and Bacillus sp. strain MHSD17, respectively, while 67 % and 68 % activity were retained in the presence of Sunlight®. The potential application for use in detergents was investigated through the removal of blood stains with the crude alkaline extracts displaying efficient stain removal abilities. Feather degradation was also investigated and Bacillus sp. MHSD17 exhibited feather keratin degrading properties more effectively than Bacillus sp. MHSD16.
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- Malese Elaine Mankge
- Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Faculty of Science, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, PO Box 17011, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, 2028, South Africa
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Faculty of Science, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, PO Box 17011, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, 2028, South Africa
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Faculty of Science, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, PO Box 17011, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, 2028, South Africa
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Faculty of Science, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, PO Box 17011, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, 2028, South Africa
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Hao M, Shi C, Gong W, Liu J, Meng X, Liu F, Lu F, Zhang H. Heterologous expression and characterization of an M4 family extracellular metalloprotease for detergent application. J GEN APPL MICROBIOL 2024; 69:309-317. [PMID: 37880082 DOI: 10.2323/jgam.2023.09.002] [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] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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Proteolytic enzymes stand out as the most widely employed category utilized in manufacturing industry. A new protease was separated from Planococcus sp.11815 strain and named as nprS-15615 in this research. The gene of this protease has not been reported, and its enzymatic properties have been studied for the first time. To enhance enzyme production, the Planococcus sp. protease gene was expressed in Bacillus licheniformis 2709. The expression level of nprS-15615 was observed under the control of regulatory elements PaprE. nprS-15615 protease activity reached 1186.24±32.87 U/mL after 48 hours of cultivation in shake flasks which was nearly four times the output of the original bacteria (291.38±25.73U/mL). The optimum temperature and pH of the recombinant protease were 30 ℃ and 8.0, respectively.The enzyme exhibited the highest capacity for hydrolyzing casein and demonstrated resilience towards a NaCl concentration of 10.0% (wt/v). Furthermore, in the presence of 0.5% surfactants, the recombinant protease activity can maintain above 75%, and with the existence of 0.5% liquid detergents, there was basically no loss of enzyme activity which indicated that nprS-15615 had good compatibility with surfactants and liquid detergents. In addition, npS-15615 performed well in the washing experiment, and the washing effect at 20 ℃ can be significantly improved by adding crude enzyme solution in the washing process.
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- Man Hao
- Laboratory of Applied Microbiology and Enzyme Engineering, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology
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- Laboratory of Applied Microbiology and Enzyme Engineering, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology
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- Laboratory of Applied Microbiology and Enzyme Engineering, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology
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- Laboratory of Applied Microbiology and Enzyme Engineering, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology
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- Laboratory of Applied Microbiology and Enzyme Engineering, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology
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- Laboratory of Applied Microbiology and Enzyme Engineering, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology
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- Laboratory of Applied Microbiology and Enzyme Engineering, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology
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- Laboratory of Applied Microbiology and Enzyme Engineering, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science & Technology
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Liu Y, Sun G, Li J, Cheng P, Song Q, Lv W, Wang C. Starter molds and multi-enzyme catalysis in koji fermentation of soy sauce brewing: A review. Food Res Int 2024; 184:114273. [PMID: 38609250 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114273] [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: 01/24/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Soy sauce is a traditional fermented food produced from soybean and wheat under the action of microorganisms. The soy sauce brewing process mainly involves two steps, namely koji fermentation and moromi fermentation. In the koji fermentation process, enzymes from starter molds, such as protease, aminopeptidase, carboxypeptidase, l-glutaminase, amylase, and cellulase, hydrolyze the protein and starch in the raw ingredients to produce short-chain substances. However, the enzymatic reactions may be diminished after being subjected to moromi fermentation due to its high NaCl concentration. These enzymatically hydrolyzed products are further metabolized by lactic acid bacteria and yeasts during the moromi fermentation process into organic acids and aromatic compounds, giving soy sauce a unique flavor. Thus, the starter molds, such as Aspergillus oryzae, Aspergillus sojae, and Aspergillus niger, and their secreted enzymes play crucial roles in soy sauce brewing. This review comprehensively covers the characteristics of the starter molds mainly used in soy sauce brewing, the enzymes produced by starter molds, and the roles of enzymes in the degradation of raw material. We also enumerate current problems in the production of soy sauce, aiming to offer some directions for the improvement of soy sauce taste.
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- Yihao Liu
- College of Food Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin Economy Technological Development Area, No. 29, 13th Avenue, Tianjin, 300222, People Republic of China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin Economy Technological Development Area, No. 29, 13th Avenue, Tianjin, 300222, People Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin Economy Technological Development Area, No. 29, 13th Avenue, Tianjin, 300222, People Republic of China
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- Tianjin Limin Condiment Co., Ltd., Tianjin Food Group, Tianjin Airport Economic Zone, No. 226, 14th West Road, Tianjin, People Republic of China
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- Tianjin Limin Condiment Co., Ltd., Tianjin Food Group, Tianjin Airport Economic Zone, No. 226, 14th West Road, Tianjin, People Republic of China
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- Tianjin Limin Condiment Co., Ltd., Tianjin Food Group, Tianjin Airport Economic Zone, No. 226, 14th West Road, Tianjin, People Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin Economy Technological Development Area, No. 29, 13th Avenue, Tianjin, 300222, People Republic of China.
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Putra IGEP, Ulfah M, Nurhayati N, Helianti I. Coproduction of alkaline protease and xylanase from genetically modified Indonesian local Bacillus halodurans CM1 using corncob as an inducing substrate. Saudi J Biol Sci 2024; 31:103947. [PMID: 38371876 PMCID: PMC10873748 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2024.103947] [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: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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The production of corn generates a substantial amount of agro-industrial waste, with corncob accounting for a significant portion of this waste. In this study, we focused on utilizing corncob as a carbon source and inducer to simultaneously produce two valuable industrial enzymes, protease, and xylanase, using a recombinant strain of B. halodurans CM1. Interestingly, xylan-rich corncob not only enhanced the xylanase activity but also induced protease activity of the modified B. halodurans CM1 strain. The effect of corncob concentration on the coproduction of protease and xylanase was investigated. Corncob with 6 % concentration induced protease activity of 1020.7 U/mL and xylanase activity of 502.8 U/mL in a 7 L bioreactor under the condition of 1 vvm aeration, 250 rpm agitation, 37 °C temperature, initial pH 9.0, and 40 h incubation period. The protease produced was an alkalothermophilic enzyme whose highest activity was at pH 12 and 50 °C, and it belonged to a serine protease family. This alkalothermophilic protease's activity to some degree was reduced by Co2+, Mg2+, Fe2+, Zn2+, and K+, but enhanced by Ca2+ and Ni2+ (at 5 mM). The protease was stable even under the presence of a 15 % concentration of acetone, DMSO, ethanol, and isopropyl alcohol. The protease activity at 30 °C was not considerably changed by the presence of detergent, indicating excellent potential as a washing detergent additive. According to these findings, corncob has the potential to be a substrate for the coproduction of protease and xylanase, which have a wide range of industrial uses.
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- I Gede Eka Perdana Putra
- Research Center for Applied Microbiology, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia (BRIN). Jalan Raya Jakarta-Bogor Km. 46, Cibinong, Bogor, Jawa Barat 16911, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Genetic Engineering, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia (BRIN). Jalan Raya Jakarta-Bogor Km. 46, Cibinong, Bogor, Jawa Barat 16911, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Genetic Engineering, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia (BRIN). Jalan Raya Jakarta-Bogor Km. 46, Cibinong, Bogor, Jawa Barat 16911, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Genetic Engineering, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia (BRIN). Jalan Raya Jakarta-Bogor Km. 46, Cibinong, Bogor, Jawa Barat 16911, Indonesia
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Liu X, Lian M, Zhao M, Huang M. Advances in recombinant protease production: current state and perspectives. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 40:144. [PMID: 38532149 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-024-03957-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Proteases, enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of peptide bonds in proteins, are important in the food industry, biotechnology, and medical fields. With increasing demand for proteases, there is a growing emphasis on enhancing their expression and production through microbial systems. However, proteases' native hosts often fall short in high-level expression and compatibility with downstream applications. As a result, the recombinant production of proteases has become a significant focus, offering a solution to these challenges. This review presents an overview of the current state of protease production in prokaryotic and eukaryotic expression systems, highlighting key findings and trends. In prokaryotic systems, the Bacillus spp. is the predominant host for proteinase expression. Yeasts are commonly used in eukaryotic systems. Recent advancements in protease engineering over the past five years, including rational design and directed evolution, are also highlighted. By exploring the progress in both expression systems and engineering techniques, this review provides a detailed understanding of the current landscape of recombinant protease research and its prospects for future advancements.
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- Xiufang Liu
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
- Guangdong Food Green Processing and Nutrition Regulation Technologies Research Center, Guangzhou, 510650, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
- Guangdong Food Green Processing and Nutrition Regulation Technologies Research Center, Guangzhou, 510650, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
- Guangdong Food Green Processing and Nutrition Regulation Technologies Research Center, Guangzhou, 510650, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China.
- Guangdong Food Green Processing and Nutrition Regulation Technologies Research Center, Guangzhou, 510650, China.
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Ekpenyong MG, Antai SP. Statistical versus neural network-embedded swarm intelligence optimization of a metallo-neutral-protease production: activity kinetics and food industry applications. Prep Biochem Biotechnol 2024:1-15. [PMID: 38491924 DOI: 10.1080/10826068.2024.2328681] [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: 03/18/2024]
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An integrated approach involving response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural network-ant-colony hybrid optimization (ANN-ACO) was adopted to develop a bioprocess medium to increase the yield of Bacillus cereus neutral protease under submerged fermentation conditions. The ANN-ACO model was comparatively superior (predicted r2 = 98.5%, mean squared error [MSE] = 0.0353) to RSM model (predicted r2 = 86.4%, MSE = 23.85) in predictive capability arising from its low performance error. The hybrid model recommended a medium containing (gL-1) molasses 45.00, urea 9.81, casein 25.45, Ca2+ 1.23, Zn2+ 0.021, Mn2+ 0.020, and 4.45% (vv-1) inoculum, for a 6.75-fold increase in protease activity from a baseline of 76.63 UmL-1. Yield was further increased in a 5-L bioreactor to a final volumetric productivity of 3.472 mg(Lh)-1. The 10.0-fold purified 46.6-kDa-enzyme had maximum activity at pH 6.5, 45-55 °C, with Km of 6.92 mM, Vmax of 769.23 µmolmL-1 min-1, kcat of 28.49 s-1, and kcat/Km of 4.117 × 103 M-1 s-1, at 45 °C, pH 6.5. The enzyme was stabilized by Ca2+, activated by Zn2+ but inhibited by EDTA suggesting that it was a metallo-protease. The biomolecule significantly clarified orange and pineapple juices indicating its food industry application.
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- Maurice George Ekpenyong
- Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology Unit, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
- University of Calabar Collection of Microorganisms (UCCM), University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
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- Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology Unit, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
- University of Calabar Collection of Microorganisms (UCCM), University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
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Khadka DB, Pahadi T, Aryal S, Karki DB. Partial purification and characterization of protease extracted from kinema. Heliyon 2024; 10:e27173. [PMID: 38463843 PMCID: PMC10923713 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27173] [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: 08/05/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Proteases are large group of highly demanded enzymes having huge application in food and pharmaceutical industries. Numerous sources, including plants, microorganisms, and animals, can be used to obtain protease. Due to its affordability and safety consideration, fermented foods have recently attracted more attention as a source of microbial protease. The present study aimed to extract protease from kinema, partially purify the extracted protease following dialysis after precipitation with ammonium sulfate, and determine general characteristics of protease. The kinema having highest proteolysis activity after three days of control fermentation (Temperature 30±2 °C, RH 66 ± 2%) was taken for the study. About 2.45 fold of purification with overall recovery of 63.21% was achieved after precipitation with ammonium sulfate at 30-70% saturation level followed by dialysis of crude extracted protease. The dialysed kinema protease had specific activity of 7.90 U/mg. The enzyme remained actively functional across a wider pH (5-9) and temperature (40-60 °C) range. SDS-PAGE and Zymogram confirmed the presence of three major active bands respectively of 29.04 kDa, 36.09 kDa and 46.35 kDa in the kinema protease extract. The enzyme kinetics data on casein, fitted to Mechaelis Mentens' plots showed the protease had Vmax of 1.001 U/ml with corresponding Km value of 0.825 mg/ml. Metal ions such as iron, mercury and aluminium showed the inhibition effect whereas presence of sodium, zinc, and calcium shows the activation effect on protease performance. The enzyme was active over various natural substrates; showing maximal activity on casein, and subsequent to bovine serum albumin, gelatin, hemoglobin and whey protein respectively. Furthermore, molecular weight distribution of the protease extract and activity inhibition with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride, suggesting the protease from kinema could be a metal dependent serine protease or mixture of them.
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- Dambar Bahadur Khadka
- Central Department of Food Technology, Tribhuvan University, Dharan, Nepal
- Central Campus of Technology, Tribhuvan University, Dharan, Nepal
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- Central Campus of Technology, Tribhuvan University, Dharan, Nepal
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- Central Department of Food Technology, Tribhuvan University, Dharan, Nepal
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- Central Department of Food Technology, Tribhuvan University, Dharan, Nepal
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Murtaza M, Abrol V, Nehra E, Choudhary P, Singh SK, Jaglan S. Biodiversity and Bioactive Potential of Actinomycetes from Unexplored High Altitude Regions of Kargil, India. Indian J Microbiol 2024; 64:110-124. [PMID: 38468743 PMCID: PMC10924818 DOI: 10.1007/s12088-023-01133-1] [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: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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The effectiveness of currently available antimicrobials and anticancer medications is steadily declining due to the emergence of drug resistance. Since actinobacteria are important producers of bioactive substances, we have isolated them from the soil samples of exotic North-Western Himalayan terrains. Out of 128 isolates, 39 strains were prioritized based on their bioactive potential. The diversity analysis revealed higher abundance distribution of actinomycetes in the soil of an open field (68.7%), followed by the mountainside (34.9%), from which most of the bioactive strains were obtained. The extract of the strain S26-11 was found to be highly active against Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis with a MIC of 0.5 μg/mL and 1 μg/mL respectively. A cytotoxicity assay (sulforhodamine B) was performed on a series of cancer cell lines (PC-3, MCF-7, A-549, and HCT-116). The extract of the strain S26-11 showed cytotoxic activity against all cancer cell lines with an IC50 of 2 µg/mL against PC-3, 1.9 µg/mL against MCF-7, 0.52 µg/mL against A-549, and 0.83 µg/mL against HCT-116. Moreover, the antioxidant activity was assessed using a DPPH-based assay and the results revealed that the S17-8 isolate showed the highest antioxidant activity with IC50 of 114.136 μg/mL. The Response Surface Methodology (RSM) had helped to optimize the physical parameters for scaling up of the bioactive strain S26-11. The unexplored soil niches of Kargil (UT, Ladakh), India, is rich in actinomycetes which are having potential bioactivities, would be worth to explore for the discovery of bioactive compounds. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12088-023-01133-1.
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- Mohd Murtaza
- Fermentation and Microbial Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, 180016 India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002 India
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- Fermentation and Microbial Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, 180016 India
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- Pharmacology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, 180016 India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002 India
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- Fermentation and Microbial Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, 180016 India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002 India
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- Pharmacology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, 180016 India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002 India
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- Fermentation and Microbial Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, 180016 India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002 India
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Daroodi Z, Taheri P. The genus Acrophialophora: History, phylogeny, morphology, beneficial effects and pathogenicity. Fungal Genet Biol 2024; 171:103875. [PMID: 38367800 DOI: 10.1016/j.fgb.2024.103875] [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: 11/04/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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The genus Acrophialophora is a thermotolerant fungus, which is widely distributed in temperate and tropical zones. This fungus is classified in Ascomycota and belongs to the Chaetomiaceae family and the genera of Parathielavia, Pseudothielavia and Hyalosphaerella are closely related to Acrophialophora. For this genus have been reported 28 species so far, which two species of Acrophialophora jodhpurensis and Acrophialophora teleoafricana produce only sexual phase and other species produce asexual form. Therefore, producing both sexual and asexual forms were not reported by any species. Many applications were reported by some species in agriculture, pharmacy and industry. Production of enzymes, antimicrobial metabolites and plant growth-promoting factors were reported by some species. The species of A. nainiana is used in the industries of textile, fruit juice, pulp and paper due to extracellular enzyme production. Also, other species produce extracellular enzymes that can be used in various industries. The species Acrophialophora are used in the composting industry due to the production of various enzymes and to be thermotolerant. In addition, some species were isolated from hostile environmental conditions. Therefore has been suggested that it can be used for mycoremediation. Also, antimicrobial metabolites of Acrophialophora have been reported to be effective against human and plant pathogens. In contrast to the beneficial effects described, the Acrophialophora pathogenicity has been rarely reported. Two species A. fusispora and A. levis are opportunistic fungi and have been reported as pathogens in humans, animals and plants. Currently, the development and applications of Acrophialophora species have increased more than past. To our knowledge, there is no report with comprehensive information on the species of Acrophialophora, which include their disadvantage and beneficial effects, particularly in agriculture. Therefore, it seems necessary to pay more in-depth attention to the application of this genus as a beneficial fungus in agriculture, pharmaceutical and industry. This review is focused on the history, phylogeny, morphology, valuable roles of Acrophialophora and pathogenicity.
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- Zoha Daroodi
- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
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Salazar-Alekseyeva K, Herndl GJ, Baltar F. Influence of Salinity on the Extracellular Enzymatic Activities of Marine Pelagic Fungi. J Fungi (Basel) 2024; 10:152. [PMID: 38392824 PMCID: PMC10890631 DOI: 10.3390/jof10020152] [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: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Even though fungi are ubiquitous in the biosphere, the ecological knowledge of marine fungi remains rather rudimentary. Also, little is known about their tolerance to salinity and how it influences their activities. Extracellular enzymatic activities (EEAs) are widely used to determine heterotrophic microbes' enzymatic capabilities and substrate preferences. Five marine fungal species belonging to the most abundant pelagic phyla (Ascomycota and Basidiomycota) were grown under non-saline and saline conditions (0 g/L and 35 g/L, respectively). Due to their sensitivity and specificity, fluorogenic substrate analogues were used to determine hydrolytic activity on carbohydrates (β-glucosidase, β-xylosidase, and N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase); peptides (leucine aminopeptidase and trypsin); lipids (lipase); organic phosphorus (alkaline phosphatase), and sulfur compounds (sulfatase). Afterwards, kinetic parameters such as maximum velocity (Vmax) and half-saturation constant (Km) were calculated. All fungal species investigated cleaved these substrates, but some species were more efficient than others. Moreover, most enzymatic activities were reduced in the saline medium, with some exceptions like sulfatase. In non-saline conditions, the average Vmax ranged between 208.5 to 0.02 μmol/g biomass/h, and in saline conditions, 88.4 to 0.02 μmol/g biomass/h. The average Km ranged between 1553.2 and 0.02 μM with no clear influence of salinity. Taken together, our results highlight a potential tolerance of marine fungi to freshwater conditions and indicate that changes in salinity (due to freshwater input or evaporation) might impact their enzymatic activities spectrum and, therefore, their contribution to the oceanic elemental cycles.
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- Katherine Salazar-Alekseyeva
- Bio-Oceanography and Marine Biology Unit, Department of Functional and Evolutionary Ecology, University of Vienna, 1030 Vienna, Austria
- Bioprocess Engineering Group, Department of Agrotechnology and Food Sciences, Wageningen University and Research, 6708 WG Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Bio-Oceanography and Marine Biology Unit, Department of Functional and Evolutionary Ecology, University of Vienna, 1030 Vienna, Austria
- Department of Marine Microbiology and Biogeochemistry, Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), University of Utrecht, 1790 AB Texel, The Netherlands
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- Bio-Oceanography and Marine Biology Unit, Department of Functional and Evolutionary Ecology, University of Vienna, 1030 Vienna, Austria
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Khlebodarova TM, Bogacheva NV, Zadorozhny AV, Bryanskaya AV, Vasilieva AR, Chesnokov DO, Pavlova EI, Peltek SE. Komagataella phaffii as a Platform for Heterologous Expression of Enzymes Used for Industry. Microorganisms 2024; 12:346. [PMID: 38399750 PMCID: PMC10892927 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12020346] [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: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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In the 1980s, Escherichia coli was the preferred host for heterologous protein expression owing to its capacity for rapid growth in complex media; well-studied genetics; rapid and direct transformation with foreign DNA; and easily scalable fermentation. Despite the relative ease of use of E. coli for achieving the high expression of many recombinant proteins, for some proteins, e.g., membrane proteins or proteins of eukaryotic origin, this approach can be rather ineffective. Another microorganism long-used and popular as an expression system is baker's yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. In spite of a number of obvious advantages of these yeasts as host cells, there are some limitations on their use as expression systems, for example, inefficient secretion, misfolding, hyperglycosylation, and aberrant proteolytic processing of proteins. Over the past decade, nontraditional yeast species have been adapted to the role of alternative hosts for the production of recombinant proteins, e.g., Komagataella phaffii, Yarrowia lipolytica, and Schizosaccharomyces pombe. These yeast species' several physiological characteristics (that are different from those of S. cerevisiae), such as faster growth on cheap carbon sources and higher secretion capacity, make them practical alternative hosts for biotechnological purposes. Currently, the K. phaffii-based expression system is one of the most popular for the production of heterologous proteins. Along with the low secretion of endogenous proteins, K. phaffii efficiently produces and secretes heterologous proteins in high yields, thereby reducing the cost of purifying the latter. This review will discuss practical approaches and technological solutions for the efficient expression of recombinant proteins in K. phaffii, mainly based on the example of enzymes used for the feed industry.
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- Tamara M. Khlebodarova
- Kurchatov Genomic Center at Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (T.M.K.); (N.V.B.); (A.V.Z.); (A.V.B.); (A.R.V.)
- Laboratory Molecular Biotechnologies of the Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Kurchatov Genomic Center at Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (T.M.K.); (N.V.B.); (A.V.Z.); (A.V.B.); (A.R.V.)
- Laboratory Molecular Biotechnologies of the Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Kurchatov Genomic Center at Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (T.M.K.); (N.V.B.); (A.V.Z.); (A.V.B.); (A.R.V.)
- Laboratory Molecular Biotechnologies of the Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Kurchatov Genomic Center at Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (T.M.K.); (N.V.B.); (A.V.Z.); (A.V.B.); (A.R.V.)
- Laboratory Molecular Biotechnologies of the Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Kurchatov Genomic Center at Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (T.M.K.); (N.V.B.); (A.V.Z.); (A.V.B.); (A.R.V.)
- Laboratory Molecular Biotechnologies of the Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Sector of Genetics of Industrial Microorganisms of Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (D.O.C.); (E.I.P.)
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- Sector of Genetics of Industrial Microorganisms of Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (D.O.C.); (E.I.P.)
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- Kurchatov Genomic Center at Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (T.M.K.); (N.V.B.); (A.V.Z.); (A.V.B.); (A.R.V.)
- Laboratory Molecular Biotechnologies of the Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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Ekpenyong M, Asitok A, Ben U, Amenaghawon A, Kusuma H, Akpan A, Antai S. Application of the novel manta-ray foraging algorithm to optimize acidic peptidase production in solid-state fermentation using binary agro-industrial waste. Prep Biochem Biotechnol 2024; 54:226-238. [PMID: 37210635 DOI: 10.1080/10826068.2023.2214936] [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] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Peptidases, which constitute about 20% of the global enzyme market, have found applications in detergent, food and pharmaceutical industries, and could be produced on a large scale using low-cost agro-industrial waste. An acidophilic Bacillus cereus strain produced acidic peptidase on binary-agro-industrial waste comprising yam peels and fish processing waste at pH 4.5 with high catalytic activity. A five-variable central composite rotatable design of a response surface methodology was used to model bioprocess conditions for improved peptidase production in solid-state fermentation. Data generated was leveraged as the basis for applying the novel Manta-ray foraging optimization-linked feed-forward artificial neural network to predict bioprocess conditions optimally. Results obtained from the optimization experiments revealed a significant coefficient of determination of 0.9885 with low-performance error. The bioprocess predicted a peptidase activity of 1035.32 U/mL under optimized conditions set as 54.8 g/100 g yam peels, 23.85 g/100 g fish waste, 0.31 g/100 g CaCl2, 47.54% (v/w) moisture content, and pH 2. Peptidase activity was improved 5-fold, and was stable for 240 min between pH 2.5 and 3.5. Michaelis-Menten kinetics revealed a Km of 0.119 mM and a catalytic efficiency of 45462.19 mM-1 min-1. The bioprocess holds promise for sustainable enzyme-driven applications.
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- Maurice Ekpenyong
- Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology Unit, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
- University of Calabar Collection of Microorganisms (UCCM), University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
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- Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology Unit, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
- University of Calabar Collection of Microorganisms (UCCM), University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Benin, Benin-City, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
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- Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology Unit, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
- University of Calabar Collection of Microorganisms (UCCM), University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
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Guo X, Li Q, Wang L, Zhang Y, Johnston LJ, Levesque CL, Cao Y, Dong B. Effects of crude protease produced by Bacillus subtilis (MAFIC Y7) on growth performance, immune indices, and anti-inflammatory responses of broilers fed soybean meal- or cottonseed meal-based diets. J Anim Sci 2024; 102:skae047. [PMID: 38412360 PMCID: PMC10926942 DOI: 10.1093/jas/skae047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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A strain of Bacillus subtilis (MAFIC Y7) was isolated from the intestine of Tibetan pigs and was able to express high protease activity. The aim of this study was to characterize the proteases produced by MAFIC Y7, and to investigate the effects of protease addition on growth performance, ileal amino acid digestibility, and serum immunoglobulin and immune factors of broilers fed SBM-based diets, or on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and intestinal morphology of broilers fed CSM-based diets. B. subtilis (MAFIC Y7) expressed protease showed its optimal enzyme activity at 50 °C and pH 7.0. The coated crude enzyme (CCE) showed greater stability at pH 3.0 than its uncoated counterpart. Experiment 1 was conducted with six diets based on three levels of crude protein (CP)-CPlow, CPmedium, and CPhigh-with or without CCE. In CPlow, CCE increased gain:feed (G:F) (days 1 to 21, days 1 to 42) by 8%, 3%, respectively, and enhanced apparent ileal digestibility (AID) of crude protein and lysine (on day 42) by 8.8%, 4.6%, respectively, compared with diets containing no CCE (P < 0.05). CCE increased G:F from days 1 to 21 from 0.63 to 0.68, improved G:F and average daily gain (ADG) during days 1 to 42, and enhanced AID of crude protein, lysine, cysteine, and isoleucine on day 42 compared with the unsupplemented treatments (in CPmedium, P < 0.05). CCE increased serum IgA (on day 21), serum IgA and IgG and increased serum IL-10 (on day 42), but decreased serum tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α; on day 21), and serum IL-8 and TNF-α (on day 42) compared with unsupplemented treatments. At CPhigh, CCE decreased serum levels of IL-6 and TNF-α (on day 21), and IL-8 and TNF-α (on day 42) compared with unsupplemented treatments (in CPhigh, P < 0.05). In experiment 2, CSM-based diets with two lysine-to-protein ratios (5.2% or 5.5%) with or without CCE. In the high Lys diet (5.5% Lys:protein), CCE increased ADG and G:F, increased carcass, but decreased abdominal fat compared with the unsupplemented treatment (P < 0.05). In the 5.2% Lys:protein dietary treatment, CCE improved duodenal villus height compared with the unsupplemented treatment (P < 0.05). Supplementation of protease produced by MAFIC Y7 was associated with lower inflammatory responses in SBM diets (CPmedium or CPhigh) and improved ADG in broilers fed CPmedium or CPhigh. The proteases improved ADG and the efficiency of CSM use when the ratio of Lys to protein was 5.5%.
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- Xiangyue Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Animal Science, West Central Research and Outreach Center, University of Minnesota, Morris, MN 56267, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sanya Institute of China Agricultural University, Sanya 572000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sanya Institute of China Agricultural University, Sanya 572000, China
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Bilal M, Qamar SA, Carballares D, Berenguer-Murcia Á, Fernandez-Lafuente R. Proteases immobilized on nanomaterials for biocatalytic, environmental and biomedical applications: Advantages and drawbacks. Biotechnol Adv 2024; 70:108304. [PMID: 38135131 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2023.108304] [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: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Proteases have gained significant scientific and industrial interest due to their unique biocatalytic characteristics and broad-spectrum applications in different industries. The development of robust nanobiocatalytic systems by attaching proteases onto various nanostructured materials as fascinating and novel nanocarriers has demonstrated exceptional biocatalytic performance, substantial stability, and ease of recyclability over multiple reaction cycles under different chemical and physical conditions. Proteases immobilized on nanocarriers may be much more resistant to denaturation caused by extreme temperatures or pH values, detergents, organic solvents, and other protein denaturants than free enzymes. Immobilized proteases may present a lower inhibition. The use of non-porous materials in the immobilization prevents diffusion and steric hindrances during the binding of the substrate to the active sites of enzymes compared to immobilization onto porous materials; when using very large or solid substrates, orientation of the enzyme must always be adequate. The advantages and problems of the immobilization of proteases on nanoparticles are discussed in this review. The continuous and batch reactor operations of nanocarrier-immobilized proteases have been successfully investigated for a variety of applications in the leather, detergent, biomedical, food, and pharmaceutical industries. Information about immobilized proteases on various nanocarriers and nanomaterials has been systematically compiled here. Furthermore, different industrial applications of immobilized proteases have also been highlighted in this review.
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- Muhammad Bilal
- Department of Sanitary Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gdansk University of Technology, G. Narutowicza 11/12 Str., 80-233 Gdansk, Poland; Advanced Materials Center, Gdansk University of Technology, 11/12 Narutowicza St., 80-233 Gdansk, Poland.
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- Department of Environmental, Biological & Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Technologies, University of Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli', Via Vivaldi 43, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Biocatalysis, ICP-CSIC, C/ Marie Curie 2, Campus UAM-CSIC Cantoblanco, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica e Instituto Universitario de Materiales, Universidad de Alicante, 03080 Alicante, Spain
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Sengupta S, Basak P, Ghosh P, Pramanik A, Chakraborty A, Mukhopadhyay M, Sen A, Bhattacharyya M. Study of nano-hydroxyapatite tagged alkaline protease isolated from Himalayan sub-alpine Forest soil bacteria and role in recalcitrant feather waste degradation. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127317. [PMID: 37820911 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127317] [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: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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Purified calcium serine metalloprotease from Stenotrophomonas maltophilia strain SMPB12 exhibits highest enzyme activity at pH 9 and temperature range between 15 °C-25 °C. Enzyme supplemented with 40 μM Ca-Hap-NP (NP-protease) showed maximum elevated activity of 17.29 μmole/min/ml (1.9-fold of original protease activity). The thermostability of the enzyme was maintained for 1 h at 60 °C over an alkaline pH range 7.5-10, as compared to the NP untreated enzyme whose activity was of 8.97 μmole/min/ml. A significant loss of activity with EDTA (1.05 μmole/min/ml, 11.75 %), PMSF (0.93 μmole/min/ml, 10.46 %) and Hg2+ (3.81 μmole/min/ml, 42.49 %) was also observed. Kinetics study of NP-protease showed maximum decreases in Km (28.11 %) from 0.28 mM (NP untreated enzyme) to 0.22 mM (NP-protease) along with maximum increase in Vmax (42.88 %) from 1.25 μmole/min/ml to 1.79 μmole/min/ml at varying temperatures. The enhanced activity of NP-protease was able to efficiently degrade recalcitrant solid wastes like feather to produce value-added products like amino acids and helps in declogging recalcitrant solid wastes. The nano-enabled protease may be utilized in a smaller amount for degrading in bulk recalcitrant solid proteinaceous waste at 15 °C temperature as declogging agents providing an eco-friendly efficient process.
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- Shritoma Sengupta
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
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Sakai K, Okada M, Yamaguchi S. Protein-glutaminase improves water-/oil-holding capacity and beany off-flavor profiles of plant-based meat analogs. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0294637. [PMID: 38055653 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0294637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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An unresolved challenge for plant-based meat analogs (PBMAs) is their lack of juiciness. Saturated fats significantly contribute to the juiciness of PBMAs, but there are concerns about the undesirable health effects related to saturated fats; thus, demand for their replacement with vegetable unsaturated oils has increased. Although many food additives are used to reduce the leakage of unsaturated oils, this solution cannot meet the clean-label requirements that have been trending in recent years. In this study, we aimed to develop better consumer-acceptable methods using protein-glutaminase (PG) to improve the juiciness of PBMA patties to meet clean-label trends. We found no significant difference between the visual surface of control and PG-treated textured vegetable proteins (TVPs). However, the microstructure of PG-treated TVP had a more rounded shape than that of the control TVP as observed under a scanning electron microscope. After grilling process, the PBMA patties composed of PG-treated TVP showed significantly higher liquid-holding capacities (a juiciness indicator) than the control patties. This suggested that PG treatment could potentially produce PBMA patties with increased juiciness. Interestingly, after the PG-treated TVP underwent the wash process, we found that PG treatment of TVP easily reduced the various beany off-flavor compounds by 58-85%. Moreover, the results of the in vitro protein digestion test showed that the amounts of free amino nitrogen released from PBMA patties composed of PG-treated TVP were 1.5- and 1.7-fold higher than those from control patties in the gastric and intestinal phases, respectively. These findings indicate that PG treatment of TVP could enhance the physical, sensory, and nutritional properties of PBMA patties and meet the clean-label requirements.
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- Kiyota Sakai
- Amano Enzyme Inc. Innovation Center, Kakamigahara, Japan
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Fan L, Liu X, Deng Y, Zheng X. Preparation of Glutamine-Enriched Fermented Feed from Corn Gluten Meal and Its Functionality Evaluation. Foods 2023; 12:4336. [PMID: 38231836 DOI: 10.3390/foods12234336] [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: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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China faces a persistent deficiency in feed protein resources. Enhancing the utilization efficiency of indigenous feed protein resources emerges as a viable strategy to alleviate the current deficit in protein feed supply. Corn gluten meal (CGM), characterized by a high proportion of crude protein and glutamine, is predominantly employed in animal feed. Nonetheless, the water-insolubility of CGM protein hampers its protein bioavailability when utilized as feed material. The aim of this study was to augment protein bioavailability, liberate glutamine peptides from CGM, and produce glutamine-enriched CGM fermented feed. We executed a co-fermentation protocol using Bacillus subtilis A5, Lactobacillus 02002, and acid protease to generate the CGM fermented feed. Subsequent in vivo experiments with broilers were conducted to assess the efficacy of the fermented product. The findings revealed that the soluble protein, glutamine, small peptides, and lactic acid contents in the fermented feed increased by 69.1%, 700%, 47.6%, and 125.9%, respectively. Incorporating 15% and 30% CGM fermented feed into the diet markedly enhanced the growth performance and intestinal health of broilers, positively modulated the cecal microbiota structure, and augmented the population of beneficial bacteria, specifically Lactobacillus. These results furnish both experimental and theoretical foundations for deploying CGM fermented feed as an alternative protein feed resource.
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- Lei Fan
- College of Food Engineering, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150076, China
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- College of Food Engineering, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150076, China
- Key Laboratory of Corn Deep Processing Theory and Technology of Heilongjiang Province, College of Food and Bioengineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Corn Deep Processing Theory and Technology of Heilongjiang Province, College of Food and Bioengineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, China
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- College of Food, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China
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Yang HR, Zahan MN, Yoon Y, Kim K, Hwang DH, Kim WH, Rho IR, Kim E, Kang C. Unveiling the Potent Fibrino(geno)lytic, Anticoagulant, and Antithrombotic Effects of Papain, a Cysteine Protease from Carica papaya Latex Using κ-Carrageenan Rat Tail Thrombosis Model. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16770. [PMID: 38069092 PMCID: PMC10706441 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242316770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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While fibrinolytic enzymes and thrombolytic agents offer assistance in treating cardiovascular diseases, the existing options are associated with a range of adverse effects. In our previous research, we successfully identified ficin, a naturally occurring cysteine protease that possesses unique fibrin and fibrinogenolytic enzymes, making it suitable for both preventing and treating cardiovascular disorders linked to thrombosis. Papain is a prominent cysteine protease derived from the latex of Carica papaya. The potential role of papain in preventing fibrino(geno)lytic, anticoagulant, and antithrombotic activities has not yet been investigated. Therefore, we examined how papain influences fibrinogen and the process of blood coagulation. Papain is highly stable at pH 4-11 and 37-60 °C via azocasein assay. In addition, SDS gel separation electrophoresis, zymography, and fibrin plate assays were used to determine fibrinogen and fibrinolysis activity. Papain has a molecular weight of around 37 kDa, and is highly effective in degrading fibrin, with a molecular weight of over 75 kDa. Furthermore, papain-based hemostatic performance was confirmed in blood coagulation tests, a blood clot lysis assay, and a κ-carrageenan rat tail thrombosis model, highlighting its strong efficacy in blood coagulation. Papain shows dose-dependent blood clot lysis activity, cleaves fibrinogen chains of Aα, Bβ, and γ-bands, and significantly extends prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT). Moreover, the mean length of the infarcted regions in the tails of Sprague-Dawley rats with κ-carrageenan was shorter in rats administered 10 U/kg of papain than in streptokinase-treated rats. Thus, papain, a cysteine protease, has distinct fibrin and fibrinogenolytic properties, suggesting its potential for preventing or treating cardiovascular issues and thrombosis-related diseases.
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- Hye Ryeon Yang
- Department of Basic Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; (H.R.Y.); (M.N.Z.); (Y.Y.); (K.K.); (D.H.H.); (W.H.K.); (E.K.)
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- Department of Basic Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; (H.R.Y.); (M.N.Z.); (Y.Y.); (K.K.); (D.H.H.); (W.H.K.); (E.K.)
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- Department of Basic Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; (H.R.Y.); (M.N.Z.); (Y.Y.); (K.K.); (D.H.H.); (W.H.K.); (E.K.)
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- Department of Basic Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; (H.R.Y.); (M.N.Z.); (Y.Y.); (K.K.); (D.H.H.); (W.H.K.); (E.K.)
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- Department of Basic Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; (H.R.Y.); (M.N.Z.); (Y.Y.); (K.K.); (D.H.H.); (W.H.K.); (E.K.)
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- Department of Basic Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; (H.R.Y.); (M.N.Z.); (Y.Y.); (K.K.); (D.H.H.); (W.H.K.); (E.K.)
- Institute of Animal Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Institutes of Agriculture and Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Basic Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; (H.R.Y.); (M.N.Z.); (Y.Y.); (K.K.); (D.H.H.); (W.H.K.); (E.K.)
- Institute of Animal Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Basic Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; (H.R.Y.); (M.N.Z.); (Y.Y.); (K.K.); (D.H.H.); (W.H.K.); (E.K.)
- Institute of Animal Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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Yao H, Liu S, Liu T, Ren D, Zhou Z, Yang Q, Mao J. Microbial-derived salt-tolerant proteases and their applications in high-salt traditional soybean fermented foods: a review. BIORESOUR BIOPROCESS 2023; 10:82. [PMID: 38647906 PMCID: PMC10992980 DOI: 10.1186/s40643-023-00704-w] [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: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Different microorganisms can produce different proteases, which can adapt to different industrial requirements such as pH, temperature, and pressure. Salt-tolerant proteases (STPs) from microorganisms exhibit higher salt tolerance, wider adaptability, and more efficient catalytic ability under extreme conditions compared to conventional proteases. These unique enzymes hold great promise for applications in various industries including food, medicine, environmental protection, agriculture, detergents, dyes, and others. Scientific studies on microbial-derived STPs have been widely reported, but there has been little systematic review of microbial-derived STPs and their application in high-salt conventional soybean fermentable foods. This review presents the STP-producing microbial species and their selection methods, and summarizes and analyzes the salt tolerance mechanisms of the microorganisms. It also outlines various techniques for the isolation and purification of STPs from microorganisms and discusses the salt tolerance mechanisms of STPs. Furthermore, this review demonstrates the contribution of modern biotechnology in the screening of novel microbial-derived STPs and their improvement in salt tolerance. It highlights the potential applications and commercial value of salt-tolerant microorganisms and STPs in high-salt traditional soy fermented foods. The review ends with concluding remarks on the challenges and future directions for microbial-derived STPs. This review provides valuable insights into the separation, purification, performance enhancement, and application of microbial-derived STPs in traditional fermented foods.
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- Hongli Yao
- National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Engineering Research Center for Bioactive Product Processing Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Biology and Food Engineering, Bozhou University, Bozhou, 236800, Anhui, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
- Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Guangzhou, 511458, Guangdong, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Engineering Research Center for Bioactive Product Processing Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
- Jiangnan University (Shaoxing) Industrial Technology Research Institute, Shaoxing, 31200, Zhejiang, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Huangjiu, Zhejiang Guyuelongshan Shaoxing Wine CO., LTD, Shaoxing, 646000, Zhejiang, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Engineering Research Center for Bioactive Product Processing Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
- Jiangnan University (Shaoxing) Industrial Technology Research Institute, Shaoxing, 31200, Zhejiang, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Huangjiu, Zhejiang Guyuelongshan Shaoxing Wine CO., LTD, Shaoxing, 646000, Zhejiang, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Engineering Research Center for Bioactive Product Processing Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
- Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Guangzhou, 511458, Guangdong, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Engineering Research Center for Bioactive Product Processing Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
- Jiangnan University (Shaoxing) Industrial Technology Research Institute, Shaoxing, 31200, Zhejiang, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Huangjiu, Zhejiang Guyuelongshan Shaoxing Wine CO., LTD, Shaoxing, 646000, Zhejiang, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
- Jiangsu Provincial Engineering Research Center for Bioactive Product Processing Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China.
- Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Guangzhou, 511458, Guangdong, China.
- Jiangsu Provincial Engineering Research Center for Bioactive Product Processing Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China.
- Jiangnan University (Shaoxing) Industrial Technology Research Institute, Shaoxing, 31200, Zhejiang, China.
- National Engineering Research Center of Huangjiu, Zhejiang Guyuelongshan Shaoxing Wine CO., LTD, Shaoxing, 646000, Zhejiang, China.
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Mousavi Ghahfarrokhi SS, Mahdigholi FS, Amin M. Collateral beauty in the damages: an overview of cosmetics and therapeutic applications of microbial proteases. Arch Microbiol 2023; 205:375. [PMID: 37935975 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-023-03713-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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Microbial proteases are enzymes secreted by a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi, and have attracted significant attention due to their versatile applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries. In addition, certain proteases have been used in the development of skin health products and cosmetics. This article provides a review of microbial proteases in terms of their classification, sources, properties, and applications. Moreover, different pharmacological and molecular investigations have been reviewed. Various biological activities of microbial proteases, such as Arazyme, collagenase, elastin, and Nattokinase, which are involved in the digestion of dietary proteins, as well as their potential anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antithrombotic, and immunomodulatory effects have been included. Furthermore, their ability to control infections and treat various disorders has been discussed. Finally, this review highlights the potential applications and future perspectives of microbial proteases in biotechnology and biomedicine, and proposes further studies to develop new perspectives for disease control and health-promoting strategies using microbial resources.
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- Seyed Sadeq Mousavi Ghahfarrokhi
- Department of Drug and Food Control, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology Group, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Research Center, The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Drug and Food Control, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology Group, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Research Center, The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Room No. 1-221, Faculty of Pharmacy, 16th Azar Street, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Xu Y, Xuan X, Gao R, Xie G. Increased Expression Levels of Thermophilic Serine Protease TTHA0724 through Signal Peptide Screening in Bacillus subtilis and Applications of the Enzyme. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15950. [PMID: 37958933 PMCID: PMC10648325 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242115950] [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: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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The thermostable protease TTHA0724 derived from Thermus thermophilus HB8 is an ideal industrial washing enzyme due to its thermophilic characteristics; although it can be expressed in Escherichia coli via pET-22b, high yields are difficult to achieve, leading to frequent autolysis of the host. This paper details the development of a signal peptide library in the expression system of B. subtilis and the optimization of signal peptides for enhanced extracellular expression of TTHA0724. When B. subtilis was used as the host and the optimized signal peptide was used, the expression level of TTHA0724 was 16.7 times higher compared with E. coli. B. subtilis as an expression host does not change the characteristics of TTHA0724. The potential application fields of TTHA0724 are studied. TTHA0724 can be used as a detergent additive at 60 °C, which can sterilize and eliminate mites while thoroughly cleaning protein stains. Soybean meal enzymatic hydrolysis with TTHA0724 at a high temperature produced a higher content of antioxidant peptides. These results indicate that TTHA0724 has great potential for industrial applications.
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- Yiwen Xu
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China;
- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; (X.X.); (R.G.)
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; (X.X.); (R.G.)
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; (X.X.); (R.G.)
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China;
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Saeed K, Riaz S, Adil A, Nawaz I, Naqvi SKUH, Baig A, Ali M, Zeb I, Ahmed R, Naqvi TA. Characterization of alkaline metalloprotease isolated from halophilic bacterium Bacillus cereus and its applications in various industrial processes. AN ACAD BRAS CIENC 2023; 95:e20230014. [PMID: 37878911 DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765202320230014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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Microbial proteases are one of the most demanding enzymes for various industries with diverse applications in food, pharmaceutics, and textile industries to name the few. An extracellular alkaline metalloprotease was produced and purified from moderate halophilic bacterial strain, Bacillus cereus TS2, with some unique characteristics required for various industrial applications. The protease was produced in basal medium supplemented with casein and was partially purified by ion exchange chromatography followed by ammonium sulphate precipitation. The alkaline metalloprotease has molecular weight of 35 kDa with specific activity of 535.4 µM/min/mg. It can work at wide range of pH from 3 to 12, while showing optimum activity at pH 10. Similarly, the alkaline metalloprotease is stable till the temperature of 80 °C and works at wide range of temperature from 20 to 90 °C with optimum activity at 60 °C. The turnover rate increases in the presence of NaCl and Co+2 with k cat/KM of 1.42 × 103 and 1.27 × 103 s-1.M-1 respectively, while without NaCl and Co+2 it has a value of 7.58× 102. The alkaline metalloprotease was relatively resistant to thermal and solvent mediated denaturation. Applications revealed that the metalloprotease was efficient to remove hair from goat skin, remove blood stains and degrade milk, thus can be a potential candidate for leather, detergent, and food industry.
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- Kainat Saeed
- COMSATS University Islamabad, Department of Biotechnology, Abbottabad Campus, University Road, Tobe Camp, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
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- COMSATS University Islamabad, Department of Biotechnology, Abbottabad Campus, University Road, Tobe Camp, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
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- COMSATS University Islamabad, Department of Biotechnology, Abbottabad Campus, University Road, Tobe Camp, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
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- COMSATS University Islamabad, Department of Biosciences, Park Road, Tarlai Kalan, Islamabad 45550, Pakistan
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- COMSATS University Islamabad, Department of Biosciences, Park Road, Tarlai Kalan, Islamabad 45550, Pakistan
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- COMSATS University Islamabad, Department of Biotechnology, Abbottabad Campus, University Road, Tobe Camp, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
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- COMSATS University Islamabad, Department of Biotechnology, Abbottabad Campus, University Road, Tobe Camp, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
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- COMSATS University Islamabad, Department of Biotechnology, Abbottabad Campus, University Road, Tobe Camp, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
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- COMSATS University Islamabad, Department of Biotechnology, Abbottabad Campus, University Road, Tobe Camp, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
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- COMSATS University Islamabad, Department of Biotechnology, Abbottabad Campus, University Road, Tobe Camp, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
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Wang S, Xue Y, Zhang P, Yan Q, Li Y, Jiang Z. CRISPR/Cas9 System-Mediated Multi-copy Expression of an Alkaline Serine Protease in Aspergillus niger for the Production of XOD-Inhibitory Peptides. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:15194-15203. [PMID: 37807677 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c04138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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CRISPR/Cas9 system-mediated multi-copy expression of an alkaline serine protease (AoproS8) from Aspergillus oryzae was successfully built in Aspergillus niger. Furthermore, AoproS8 was continuously knocked in the glaA, amyA, and aamy gene loci in A. niger to construct multi-copy expression strains. The yield of the AoproS8 3.0 strain was 2.1 times higher than that of the AoproS8 1.0 strain. Then, a high protease activity of 11,023.2 U/mL with a protein concentration of 10.8 mg/mL was obtained through fed-batch fermentation in a 5 L fermenter. This is the first report on the high-level expression of alkaline serine proteases in A. niger. AoproS8 showed optimal activity at pH 9.0 and 40 °C. It was used for the production of xanthine oxidase (XOD)-inhibitory peptides from eight food processing protein by-products. Among them, the duck hemoglobin hydrolysates showed the highest XOD-inhibitory activity with an IC50 value of 2.39 mg/mL. Thus, our work provides a useful way for efficient expression of proteases in A. niger and high-value utilization of protein by-products.
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- Shounan Wang
- Key Laboratory of Food Bioengineering (China National Light Industry), College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Bioengineering (China National Light Industry), College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Bioengineering (China National Light Industry), College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
- Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Luohe City 462000, Henan Province, China
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López-Pedrouso M, Zaky AA, Lorenzo JM, Camiña M, Franco D. A review on bioactive peptides derived from meat and by-products: Extraction methods, biological activities, applications and limitations. Meat Sci 2023; 204:109278. [PMID: 37442015 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2023.109278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Meat and its by-products offer a rich source of bioactive compounds which have potential applications in both the food and pharmaceutical industries. In this review, we present several extraction methods and report the identification and properties of bioactive peptides. We also examine the challenges and limitations associated with their use in food applications. Enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation using starts cultures are common methods for generating bioactive peptides from meat proteins. Additionally, natural gastrointestinal digestion can also produce bioactive peptides. However, emerging technologies like high hydrostatic pressure, subcritical extraction and pulsed electric fields can improve hydrolysis and increase the yield of bioactive peptides. Online bioinformatics applications have emerged as an established method for identifying potentially bioactive peptides. These tools reduce the cost and time required for traditional methods of research. Finally, incorporating bioactive peptides into diets for specific purposes such as supporting vulnerable populations like children and the elderly ensures safety and efficacy.
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- María López-Pedrouso
- Department of Zoology, Genetics and Physical Anthropology, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela 15872, Spain
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- Department of Food Technology, Food Industries and Nutrition Research Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, 12622, Egypt
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- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Rúa Galicia N° 4, Parque Tecnológico de Galicia, San Cibrao das Viñas, 32900 Ourense, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Universitario s/n, Lugo 27002, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain.
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Olaniyi OO, Ajulo AS, Lawal OT, Olatunji VK. Engineered Alcaligenes sp. by chemical mutagen produces thermostable and acido-alkalophilic endo-1,4-β-mannanases for improved industrial biocatalyst. Prep Biochem Biotechnol 2023; 53:1120-1136. [PMID: 36752611 DOI: 10.1080/10826068.2023.2172038] [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] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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This study reported physicochemical properties of purified endo-1,4-β-mannanase from the wild type, Alcaligenes sp. and its most promising chemical mutant. The crude enzymes from fermentation of wild and mutant bacteria were purified by ammonium sulfate precipitation, ion exchange and gel-filtration chromatography followed by an investigation of the physicochemical properties of purified wild and mutant enzymes. β-mannanase from wild and mutant Alcaligenes sp. exhibited 1.75 and 1.6 purification-folds with percentage recoveries of 2.6 and 2.5% and molecular weights of 61.6 and 80 kDa respectively. The wild and mutant β-mannanase were most active at 40 and 50 °C with optimum pH 6.0 for both and were thermostable with very high percentage activity but the wild-type β-mannanase showed better stability over a broad pH activity. The β-mannanase activity from the parent strain was stimulated in the presence of Mn2+, Co2+, Zn2+, Mg2+ and Na+. Vmax and Km for the wild type and its mutant were found to be 0.747 U//mL/min and 5.2 × 10-4 mg/mL, and 0.247 U/mL/min and 2.47 × 10-4 mg/mL, respectively. Changes that occurred in the nucleotide sequences of the most improved mutant may be attributed to its thermo-stability, thermo-tolerant and high substrate affinity- desired properties for improved bioprocesses.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
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Nwankwo C, Hou J, Cui HL. Extracellular proteases from halophiles: diversity and application challenges. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 107:5923-5934. [PMID: 37566160 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-023-12721-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: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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Halophilic extracellular proteases offer promising application in various fields. Information on these prominent proteins including the synthesizing organisms, biochemical properties, domain organisation, purification, and application challenges has never been covered in recent reviews. Although extracellular proteases from bacteria pioneered the study of proteases in halophiles, progress is being made in proteases from halophilic archaea. Recent advances in extracellular proteases from archaea revealed that archaeal proteases are more robust and applicable. Extracellular proteases are composed of domains that determine their mechanisms of action. The intriguing domain structure of halophilic extracellular proteases consists of N-terminal domain, catalytic domain, and C-terminal extension. The role of C-terminal domains varies among different organisms. A high diversity of C-terminal domains would endow the proteases with diverse functions. With the development of genomics, culture-independent methods involving heterologous expression, affinity chromatography, and in vitro refolding are deployed with few challenges on purification and presenting novel research opportunities. Halophilic extracellular proteases have demonstrated remarkable potentials in industries such as detergent, leather, peptide synthesis, and biodegradation, with desirable properties and ability to withstand harsh industrial processes. KEY POINTS: • Halophilic extracellular proteases have robust properties suitable for applications. • A high diversity of C-terminal domains may endow proteases with diverse properties. • Novel protease extraction methods present novel application opportunities.
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- Chidiebele Nwankwo
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Jingkou District, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- Natural Sciences Unit, School of General Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 410002, Enugu State, Nigeria
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 410002, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Jingkou District, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Jingkou District, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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Wieczorek D, Gendaszewska D, Miśkiewicz K, Słubik A, Ławińska K. Biotransformation of protein-rich waste by Yarrowia lipolytica IPS21 to high-value products-amino acid supernatants. Microbiol Spectr 2023; 11:e0274923. [PMID: 37707427 PMCID: PMC10581069 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02749-23] [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: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023] Open
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The yeast strain Yarrowia lipolytica IPS 21 was tested for its ability to degrade potentially toxic chrome-tanned leather shavings (CTLS) in a liquid environment. Biological and chemical parameters were monitored during a 48-h period of biotransformation of the protein-rich waste. CTLS was added at a concentration of 0.1-4% (wt/wt) to a modified YPG medium (15 g L-1 yeast extract and 5 g L-1 NaCl). Biodegradation and bioconversion were performed in a one-step process. It was found that the higher degradation rate depended on the activity of the proteases and the pH of the medium, but not on the initial inoculum ratio and the activity of the dehydrogenase. The highest efficiency of the process was obtained for 4% (wt/wt) CTLS on day 2 (degradation rate 58-67%, biomass production 2.11-2.20 g L-1, protease activity 312 U mg-1 protein, and pH 9.20). Our results showed that total chromium was probably not transported across the cytoplasmic membrane of Y. lipolytica IPS21 and that chromium (III) was not oxidized to chromium (VI). The phytotoxicity of selected amino acid supernatants [2.5% (vol/vol)] was tested after the bioconversion process. It was found that the supernatants had a stimulating effect on the plants tested. The root elongation was 29-28% higher than that of the reference samples. This result makes Y. lipolytica IPS21 a potential candidate for safely converting potentially toxic protein-rich wastes into valuable products without enzyme isolation, e.g., amino acid fertilizers. IMPORTANCE Enzyme technologies have the greatest practical relevance to environmental trends. Overcoming the barrier of the high cost of carbon substrates used for biotransformation is the main challenge of these methods. The huge potential of the use of extracellular proteases of Yarrowia species or amino acids in various industries indicates the need for the extension of basic research on waste as a carbon source for this yeast. The experiments demonstrated that it is possible to use Y. lipolytica IPS21 for bioconversion of chrome-tanned leather shavings (CTLS) in a single-step process and to produce high-value amino acid supernatant without having an isolated enzyme. In our study, we show the effect of 2.5% (vol/vol) CTLS supernatant obtained from Y. lipolytica IPS21 on the elongation of the root system of selected plants and provide information on the effect of environmental factors on the efficiency of the bioconversion and the migration of chromium.
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- Dorota Wieczorek
- Łukasiewicz Research Network - Lodz Institute of Technology, Lodz, Poland
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network - Lodz Institute of Technology, Lodz, Poland
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network - Lodz Institute of Technology, Lodz, Poland
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Song P, Zhang X, Wang S, Xu W, Wang F, Fu R, Wei F. Microbial proteases and their applications. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1236368. [PMID: 37779686 PMCID: PMC10537240 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1236368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Proteases (proteinases or peptidases) are a class of hydrolases that cleave peptide chains in proteins. Endopeptidases are a type of protease that hydrolyze the internal peptide bonds of proteins, forming shorter peptides; exopeptidases hydrolyze the terminal peptide bonds from the C-terminal or N-terminal, forming free amino acids. Microbial proteases are a popular instrument in many industrial applications. In this review, the classification, detection, identification, and sources of microbial proteases are systematically introduced, as well as their applications in food, detergents, waste treatment, and biotechnology processes in the industry fields. In addition, recent studies on techniques used to express heterologous microbial proteases are summarized to describe the process of studying proteases. Finally, future developmental trends for microbial proteases are discussed.
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- Peng Song
- College of Life Sciences, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
- Shandong Aobo Biotech Co. Ltd., Liaocheng, China
- Jiangxi Zymerck Biotech Co. Ltd., Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
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- Shandong Aobo Biotech Co. Ltd., Liaocheng, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
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- Jiangxi Zymerck Biotech Co. Ltd., Nanchang, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
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Rekadwad BN, Li WJ, Gonzalez JM, Punchappady Devasya R, Ananthapadmanabha Bhagwath A, Urana R, Parwez K. Extremophiles: the species that evolve and survive under hostile conditions. 3 Biotech 2023; 13:316. [PMID: 37637002 PMCID: PMC10457277 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03733-6] [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: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Extremophiles possess unique cellular and molecular mechanisms to assist, tolerate, and sustain their lives in extreme habitats. These habitats are dominated by one or more extreme physical or chemical parameters that shape existing microbial communities and their cellular and genomic features. The diversity of extremophiles reflects a long list of adaptations over millions of years. Growing research on extremophiles has considerably uncovered and increased our understanding of life and its limits on our planet. Many extremophiles have been greatly explored for their application in various industrial processes. In this review, we focused on the characteristics that microorganisms have acquired to optimally thrive in extreme environments. We have discussed cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in stability at respective extreme conditions like thermophiles, psychrophiles, acidophiles, barophiles, etc., which highlight evolutionary aspects and the significance of extremophiles for the benefit of mankind.
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- Bhagwan Narayan Rekadwad
- Present Address: Division of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), University Road, Deralakatte, Mangalore, 575018 Karnataka India
- National Centre for Microbial Resource (NCMR), DBT-National Centre for Cell Science (DBT-NCCS), Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, 411007 Maharashtra India
- Institute of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology (IBB), Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, 411007 Maharashtra India
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275 People’s Republic of China
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- Microbial Diversity and Microbiology of Extreme Environments Research Group, Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior De Investigaciones Científicas, IRNAS-CSIC, Avda. Reina Mercedes, 10, 41012 Seville, Spain
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- Present Address: Division of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), University Road, Deralakatte, Mangalore, 575018 Karnataka India
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- Present Address: Division of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), University Road, Deralakatte, Mangalore, 575018 Karnataka India
- Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management, A Constituent Unit of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Yenepoya Complex, Balmatta, Mangalore, 575002 Karnataka India
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Faculty of Environmental and Bio Sciences and Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana 125001 India
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- Department of Microbiology, Shree Narayan Medical Institute and Hospital, Saharsa, Bihar 852201 India
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Bahun M, Poklar Ulrih N. High selectivity of the hyperthermophilic subtilase propeptide domain toward inhibition of its cognate protease. Microbiol Spectr 2023; 11:e0148723. [PMID: 37655909 PMCID: PMC10580911 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01487-23] [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: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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Microbial extracellular subtilases are highly active proteolytic enzymes commonly used in commercial applications. These subtilases are synthesized in their inactive proform, which matures into the active protease under the control of the propeptide domain. In mesophilic bacterial prosubtilases, the propeptide functions as both an obligatory chaperone and an inhibitor of the subtilase catalytic domain. In contrast, the propeptides of hyperthermophilic archaeal prosubtilases act mainly as tight inhibitors and are not essential for subtilase folding. It is unclear whether this stronger inhibitory activity of hyperthermophilic propeptides results in their higher selectivity toward their cognate subtilases, in contrast to promiscuous mesophilic propeptides. Here, we showed that the propeptide of pernisine, a hyperthermostable archaeal subtilase, strongly interacts with and inhibits pernisine, but not the homologous subtilisin Carlsberg and proteinase K. Instead, the pernisine propeptide was readily degraded by subtilisin Carlsberg and proteinase K. In addition, the catalytic domain of unprocessed propernisine was also susceptible to degradation but became proteolytically stable after autoprocessing of propernisine into the inactive, noncovalent complex propeptide:pernisine. This allowed efficient transactivation of the autoprocessed complex propeptide:pernisine through degradation of pernisine propeptide by subtilisin Carlsberg and proteinase K at mesophilic temperature. Moreover, we demonstrated that active pernisine molecules are inhibited by the propeptide that is released after pernisine-catalyzed degradation of the unprocessed propernisine catalytic domain. This highlights the high inhibitory potency of the hyperthermophilic propeptide toward its cognate subtilase and its importance in regulating subtilase maturation, to prevent the degradation of the unprocessed subtilase precursors by the prematurely activated molecules. IMPORTANCE Many microorganisms secrete proteases into their environment to degrade protein substrates for their growth. The important group of these extracellular enzymes are subtilases, which are also widely used in practical applications. These subtilases are inhibited by their propeptide domain, which is degraded during the prosubtilase maturation process. Here, we showed that the propeptide of pernisine, a prion-degrading subtilase from the hyperthermophilic archaeon, strongly inhibits pernisine with extraordinarily high binding affinity. This interaction proved to be highly selective, as pernisine propeptide was rapidly degraded by mesophilic pernisine homologs. This in turn allowed rapid transactivation of propernisine by mesophilic subtilases at lower temperatures, which might simplify the procedures for preparation of active pernisine for commercial use. The results reported in this study suggest that the hyperthermophilic subtilase propeptide evolved to function as tight and selective regulator of maturation of the associated prosubtilase to prevent its premature activation under high temperatures.
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- Miha Bahun
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Centre of Excellence for Integrated Approaches in Chemistry and Biology of Proteins (CIPKeBiP), Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Alei A, Moradian F, Farhadi A, Rostami M. Identification, Isolation, Cloning, and Expression of a New Alkaline Serine Protease Gene from Native Iranian Bacillus sp. RAM 53 for Use in the Industry. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2023; 195:5730-5746. [PMID: 37289418 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-023-04585-9] [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] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Proteases are one of the most important and widely applicable proteolytic enzymes that are used in various industries. The aim of this study was to identify, isolate, characterize, and clone the new extracellular alkaline protease from the native bacterium Bacillus sp. RAM53 that was isolated from rice fields in Iran. In this study, first, the primary assay of protease production was performed. The bacteria were cultured in a nutrient broth culture medium at 37° C for 48 h, and then, the enzyme extraction was performed. Enzyme activity was measured by standard methods in the range of 20 to 60 °C and the range of pH 6.0 to 12. Degenerate primers were designed to alkaline protease gene sequences. The isolated gene was cloned into the pET28a+ vector, the positive clones were transferred to Escherichia coli BL21, and the expression of the recombinant enzyme was optimized. The results showed that the optimum temperature and pH of the alkaline protease were 40° C and 9.0, respectively, and were stable at 60° C for 3 h. The molecular weight of the recombinant enzyme was 40 kDa in SDS-PAGE. The recombinant alkaline protease was inhibited by the PMSF inhibitor, indicating that the enzyme was serine protease. The results showed that the sequence alignment of the enzyme gene with the other alkaline protease gene sequences related to Bacillus was 94% identity. The result of Blastx showed about 86% identity to the S8 peptidase family in Bacillus cereus and Bacillus thuringiensis and other Bacillus species. The enzyme may be useful for various industries.
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- Aliakbar Alei
- Department of Basic Sciences, Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University, P.O. Box 578, Mazandaran, Iran
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University, P.O. Box 578, Mazandaran, Iran.
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University, Mazandaran, Iran
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- Rice Research Institute of Iran, Mazandaran Branch, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization, P.O. Box 145, Amol, Tehran, Iran
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Noskova Y, Son O, Tekutyeva L, Balabanova L. Purification and Characterization of a DegP-Type Protease from the Marine Bacterium Cobetia amphilecti KMM 296. Microorganisms 2023; 11:1852. [PMID: 37513024 PMCID: PMC10383082 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11071852] [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: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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A new member of the DegP-type periplasmic serine endoproteases of the S1C family from the marine bacterium Cobetia amphilecti KMM 296 (CamSP) was expressed in Escherichia coli cells. The calculated molecular weight, number of amino acids, and isoelectric point (pI) of the mature protein CamSP are 69.957 kDa, 666, and 4.84, respectively. The proteolytic activity of the purified recombinant protease CamSP was 2369.4 and 1550.9 U/mg with the use of 1% bovine serum albumin (BSA) and casein as the substrates, respectively. The enzyme CamSP exhibited maximum activity at pH 6.0-6.2, while it was stable over a wide pH range from 5.8 to 8.5. The optimal temperature for the CamSP protease activity was 50 °C. The enzyme required NaCl or KCl at concentrations of 0.3 and 0.5 M, respectively, for its maximum activity. The Michaelis constant (Km) and Vmax for BSA were determined to be 41.7 µg/mL and 0.036 µg/mL min-1, respectively. The metal ions Zn2+, Cu2+, Mn2+, Li2+, Mg2+, and Ca2+ slightly activated CamSP, while the addition of CoCl2 to the incubation mixture resulted in a twofold increase in its protease activity. Ethanol, isopropanol, glycerol, and Triton-X-100 increased the activity of CamSP from two- to four-times. The protease CamSP effectively degraded the wheat flour proteins but had no proteolytic activity towards soybean, corn, and the synthetic substrates, α-benzoyl-Arg-p-nitroanilide (BAPNA) and N-Succinyl-L-alanyl-L-alanyl-L-prolyl-L-phenylalanine 4-nitroanilide (SAPNA).
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- Yulia Noskova
- Laboratory of Marine Biochemistry, G.B. Elyakov Pacific Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Far Eastern Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Prospect 100-Letya Vladivostoka 152, 690022 Vladivostok, Russia
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- Advanced Engineering School, Institute of Biotechnology, Bioengineering and Food Systems, Far Eastern Federal University, 10 Ajax Bay, Russky Island, 690922 Vladivostok, Russia
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- Advanced Engineering School, Institute of Biotechnology, Bioengineering and Food Systems, Far Eastern Federal University, 10 Ajax Bay, Russky Island, 690922 Vladivostok, Russia
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- Laboratory of Marine Biochemistry, G.B. Elyakov Pacific Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Far Eastern Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Prospect 100-Letya Vladivostoka 152, 690022 Vladivostok, Russia
- Advanced Engineering School, Institute of Biotechnology, Bioengineering and Food Systems, Far Eastern Federal University, 10 Ajax Bay, Russky Island, 690922 Vladivostok, Russia
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Pooja N, Chakraborty I, Rahman MH, Mazumder N. An insight on sources and biodegradation of bioplastics: a review. 3 Biotech 2023; 13:220. [PMID: 37265543 PMCID: PMC10230146 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03638-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023] Open
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Durability and affordability are two main reasons for the widespread consumption of plastic in the world. However, the inability of these materials to undergo degradation has become a significant threat to the environment and human health To address this issue, bioplastics have emerged as a promising alternative. Bioplastics are obtained from renewable and sustainable biomass and have a lower carbon footprint and emit fewer greenhouse gases than petroleum-based plastics. The use of these bioplastics sourced from renewable biomass can also reduce the dependency on fossil fuels, which are limited in availability. This review provides an elaborate comparison of biodegradation rates of potential bioplastics in soil from various sources such as biomass, microorganisms, and monomers. These bioplastics show great potential as a replacement for conventional plastics due to their biodegradable and diverse properties.
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- Nag Pooja
- Department of Biophysics, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 576104 India
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- Department of Biophysics, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 576104 India
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- Department of Quality Control and Safety Management, Faculty of Food Sciences and Safety, Khulna Agricultural University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biophysics, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 576104 India
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Kothawale SS, Kumar L, Singh SP. Role of organisms and their enzymes in the biodegradation of microplastics and nanoplastics: A review. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023:116281. [PMID: 37276977 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Microplastic (MP) and Nanoplastic (NP) contamination have become a critical ecological concern due to their persistent presence in every aspect of the ecosystem and their potentially harmful effects. The current approaches to eradicate these wastes by burning up and dumping adversely impact the environment, while recycling has its own challenges. As a result, applying degradation techniques to eliminate these recalcitrant polymers has been a focus of scientific investigation in the recent past. Biological, photocatalytic, electrocatalytic, and, recently, nanotechnologies have been studied to degrade these polymers. Nevertheless, it is hard to degrade MPs and NPs in the environment, and these degradation techniques are comparatively inefficient and require further development. The recent research focuses on the potential use of microbes to degrade MPs and NPs as a sustainable solution. Therefore, considering the recent advancements in this important research field, this review highlights the utilization of organisms and enzymes for the biodegradation of the MPs and NPs with their probable degradation mechanisms. This review provides insight into various microbial entities and their enzymes for the biodegradation of MPs. In addition, owing to the lack of research on the biodegradation of NPs, the perspective of applying these processes to NPs degradation has also been looked at. Finally, a critical evaluation of the recent development and perspective for future research to improve the effective removal of MPs and NPs in the environment through biodegradation is also discussed.
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- Sheetal S Kothawale
- Centre for Research in Nanotechnology & Science (CRNTS), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, 400076, India
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering Department (DESE), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, 400076, India
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- Centre for Research in Nanotechnology & Science (CRNTS), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, 400076, India; Environmental Science and Engineering Department (ESED), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, 400076, India; Interdisciplinary Program in Climate Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, 400076, India.
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Omeroglu MA, Baltaci MO, Adiguzel A. Anoxybacillus: an overview of a versatile genus with recent biotechnological applications. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 39:139. [PMID: 36995480 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-023-03583-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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The Bacillaceae family members are considered to be a good source of microbial factories for biotechnological processes. In contrast to Bacillus and Geobacillus, Anoxybacillus, which would be thermophilic and spore-forming group of bacteria, is a relatively new genus firstly proposed in the year of 2000. The development of thermostable microbial enzymes, waste management and bioremediation processes would be a crucial parameter in the industrial sectors. There has been increasing interest in Anoxybacillus strains for biotechnological applications. Therefore, various Anoxybacillus strains isolated from different habitats have been explored and identified for biotechnological and industrial purposes such as enzyme production, bioremediation and biodegradation of toxic compounds. Certain strains have ability to produce exopolysaccharides possessing biological activities including antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer. This current review provides past and recent discoveries regarding Anoxybacillus strains and their potential biotechnological applications in enzyme industry, environmental processes and medicine.
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- Mehmet Akif Omeroglu
- Faculty of Science, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Ataturk University, Erzurum, 25400, Turkey
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Ataturk University, Erzurum, 25400, Turkey.
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Ataturk University, Erzurum, 25400, Turkey.
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Filippova TA, Masamrekh RA, Shumyantseva VV, Latsis IA, Farafonova TE, Ilina IY, Kanashenko SL, Moshkovskii SA, Kuzikov AV. Electrochemical biosensor for trypsin activity assay based on cleavage of immobilized tyrosine-containing peptide. Talanta 2023; 257:124341. [PMID: 36821964 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.124341] [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: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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In this work, we proposed a biosensor for trypsin proteolytic activity assay using immobilization of model peptides on screen-printed electrodes (SPE) modified with gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) prepared by electrosynthetic method. Sensing of proteolytic activity was based on electrochemical oxidation of tyrosine residues of peptides. We designed peptides containing N-terminal cysteine residue for immobilization on an SPE, modified with gold nanoparticles, trypsin-specific cleavage site and tyrosine residue as a redox label. The peptides were immobilized on SPE by formation of chemical bonds between mercapto groups of the N-terminal cysteine residues and AuNPs. After the incubation with trypsin, time-dependent cleavage of the immobilized peptides was observed by decline in tyrosine electrochemical oxidation signal. The kinetic parameters of trypsin, such as the catalytic constant (kcat), the Michaelis constant (KM) and the catalytic efficiency (kcat/KM), toward the CGGGRYR peptide were determined as 0.33 ± 0.01 min-1, 198 ± 24 nM and 0.0016 min-1 nM-1, respectively. Using the developed biosensor, we demonstrated the possibility of analysis of trypsin specificity toward the peptides with amino acid residues disrupting proteolysis. Further, we designed the peptides with proline or glutamic acid residues after the cleavage site (CGGRPYR and CGGREYR), and trypsin had reduced activity toward both of them according to the existing knowledge of the enzyme specificity. The developed biosensor system allows one to perform a comparative analysis of the protease steady-state kinetic parameters and specificity toward model peptides with different amino acid sequences.
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- Tatiana A Filippova
- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, 1 Ostrovityanova st., Moscow 117997, Russia; Institute of Biomedical Chemistry, 10, Pogodinskaya st., Moscow, 119121, Russia
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, 1 Ostrovityanova st., Moscow 117997, Russia; Institute of Biomedical Chemistry, 10, Pogodinskaya st., Moscow, 119121, Russia
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, 1 Ostrovityanova st., Moscow 117997, Russia; Institute of Biomedical Chemistry, 10, Pogodinskaya st., Moscow, 119121, Russia
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- Federal Research and Clinical Center of Physical-Chemical Medicine, 1a Malaya Pirogovskaya st., Moscow, 119435, Russia
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- Federal Research and Clinical Center of Physical-Chemical Medicine, 1a Malaya Pirogovskaya st., Moscow, 119435, Russia
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- Institute of Biomedical Chemistry, 10, Pogodinskaya st., Moscow, 119121, Russia
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, 1 Ostrovityanova st., Moscow 117997, Russia; Federal Research and Clinical Center of Physical-Chemical Medicine, 1a Malaya Pirogovskaya st., Moscow, 119435, Russia.
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, 1 Ostrovityanova st., Moscow 117997, Russia; Institute of Biomedical Chemistry, 10, Pogodinskaya st., Moscow, 119121, Russia.
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Huang J, Dai X, Chen X, Ali I, Chen H, Gou J, Zhuo C, Huang M, Zhu B, Tang Y, Liu J, Xu Y, Tang F, Xue J. Combined forage grass-microbial for remediation of strontium-contaminated soil. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 450:131013. [PMID: 36863103 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Enrichment plants were screened from six forage grasses in this study to establish a complete combined forage grass-microbial remediation system of strontium-contaminated soil, and microbial groups were added to the screened dominant forage grasses. The occurrence states of strontium in forage grasses were explored by the BCR sequential extraction method. The results showed that the annual removal rate of Sudan grass (Sorghum sudanense (Piper) Stapf.) reached 23.05% in soil with a strontium concentration of 500 mg·kg-1. Three dominant microbial groups: E, G and H, have shown good facilitation effects in co-remediation with Sudan grass and Gaodan grass (Sorghum bicolor × sudanense), respectively. When compared to the control, the strontium accumulation of forage grasses in kg of soil with microbial groups was increased by 0.5-4 fold. The optimal forage grass-microbial combination can theoretically repair contaminated soil in three years. The microbial group E was found to promote the transfer of the exchangeable state and the reducible state of strontium to the overground part of the forage grass. Metagenomic sequencing results showed that the addition of microbial groups increased Bacillus spp. in rhizosphere soil, enhanced the disease resistance and tolerance of forage grasses, and improved the remediation ability of forage grass-microbial combinations.
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- Jiali Huang
- College of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, P.R. China.
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, P.R. China; Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Sichuan Institute of Atomic Energy, Chengdu 610101, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- Sichuan Institute of Atomic Energy, Chengdu 610101, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, P.R. China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, Sichuan, P.R. China
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Guo Y, Zhou J, Jia W, Gao H, Zhang H, Zhang C. Characterization of a Novel Milk-Clotting Aspartic Protease from Penicillium sp. and Structural Explanation for its High Milk-Clotting Index. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023. [PMID: 37017929 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c07303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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A novel milk-clotting enzyme isolated from Penicillium sp. ACCC 39790 (PsMCE) was prepared by heterologous expression. The recombinant PsMCE had an apparent molecular mass of 45 kDa and exhibited maximum casein hydrolysis activity at pH 4.0 and 50 °C. The PsMCE activity was enhanced by calcium ions and strongly inhibited by pepstatin A. Through hydrolysis pattern and cleavage site analyses, the milk-clotting activity of PsMCE was related to its specific hydrolysis between Phe105 and Met106 in the κ-casein proteins. The structural basis of PsMCE was characterized using homology modeling, molecular docking, and interactional analysis. The P1' region of PsMCE is critical for its selective binding to the hydrolytic site in κ-casein, and the hydrophobic forces play a decisive role in the specific cleavage of Phe105 and Met106. These interactional analyses between PsMCE and the ligand peptide clarified the fundamentals of its high milk-clotting index (MCI). PsMCE could be applied in cheese making due to its thermolability and high MCI value as a potential milk-clotting enzyme.
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- Yujie Guo
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
- Xinjiang Taikun Group Co., Ltd., Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Changji 831100, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
- Xinjiang Taikun Group Co., Ltd., Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Changji 831100, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
- Xinjiang Taikun Group Co., Ltd., Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Changji 831100, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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Ferreira AN, Da Silva AT, Nascimento JSD, Souza CBD, Silva MDC, Grillo LAM, Luz JMRD, Pereira HJV. Production, characterization, and application of a new chymotrypsin-like protease from Pycnoporus sanguineus. BIOCATAL BIOTRANSFOR 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/10242422.2023.2196362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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- Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), Departamento de Microbiologia, Laboratório de Associações Micorrizicas -LAMIC, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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The ability to manipulate the chemical composition of proteins and peptides has been central to the development of improved polypeptide-based therapeutics and has enabled researchers to address fundamental biological questions that would otherwise be out of reach. Protein ligation, in which two or more polypeptides are covalently linked, is a powerful strategy for generating semisynthetic products and for controlling polypeptide topology. However, specialized tools are required to efficiently forge a peptide bond in a chemoselective manner with fast kinetics and high yield. Fortunately, nature has addressed this challenge by evolving enzymatic mechanisms that can join polypeptides using a diverse set of chemical reactions. Here, we summarize how such nature-inspired protein ligation strategies have been repurposed as chemical biology tools that afford enhanced control over polypeptide composition.
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- Rasmus Pihl
- Chemical Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Biomedicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
- Center for Cancer Metabolism, James Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
- Department of Biological Chemistry and Pharmacology, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
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- Chemical Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA.
- Department of Pharmacology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
- Department of Physiology, Biophysics and Systems Biology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
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Silveira MAV, Batista Dos Santos SM, Okamoto DN, de Melo IS, Juliano MA, Ribeiro Chagas J, Vasconcellos SP. Atlantic Forest's and Caatinga's semiarid soils and their potential as a source for halothermotolerant actinomycetes and proteolytic enzymes. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2023; 44:1566-1578. [PMID: 34783646 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2021.2008015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Actinomycetes are versatile about their metabolism, displaying high capacity to produce bioactive metabolites. Enzymes from actinomycetes represent new opportunities for industrial applications. However, proteases from actinomycetes are poorly described by literature. Thereby, to verify proteolytic potential of actinomycetes, the present study aimed the investigation of bacterial isolates from Caatinga and Atlantic Forest rhizosphere. Fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) peptide libraries were adopted for the evaluations, since they are faster and more qualitative methods, if compared with others described by most reports. A total of 52 microorganisms were inoculated in different culture media (PMB, potato dextrose agar, brain heart infusion agar, Starch Casein Agar and Reasoner's 2A agar), temperatures (12, 20, 30, 37, 45 and 60°C), and saline conditions (0-4 M NaCl), during 7 days. The actinomycetes named as AC 01, 02 and 52 were selected and showed enzymatic abilities under the peptide probes Abz-KLRSSKQ-EDDnp and Abz-KLYSSKQ-EDDnp, achieving enhanced performance at 30 °C. Biochemical parameters were established, showing a predominance of alkaline proteases with activity under saline conditions. Secreted proteases hydrolysed preferentially polar uncharged residues (Y and N) and positively charged groups (R). Phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid inhibited the proteins, a characteristic of serine (AC 01 e 02) and metalloproteases (AC 52). All selected strains belonged to Streptomyces genera. In summary, actinomycete strains with halophilic proteolytic abilities were selected, which improve possibilities for their use in detergent formulations, food processing, waste management and industrial bioconversion. It is important to highlight that this is the first report using FRET libraries for proteolytic screening from Caatinga and Atlantic Forest actinobacteria.
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- Marghuel A Vieira Silveira
- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Biophysics, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Enzymology, Institute of Pharmacology and Molecular Biology, Department of Biophysics, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health and Environment Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Diadema, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environment Microbiology, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, EMBRAPA Environment, Jaguariúna, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Enzymology, Institute of Pharmacology and Molecular Biology, Department of Biophysics, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Enzymology, Institute of Pharmacology and Molecular Biology, Department of Biophysics, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health and Environment Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Diadema, Brazil
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Pawar KS, Singh PN, Singh SK. Fungal alkaline proteases and their potential applications in different industries. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1138401. [PMID: 37065163 PMCID: PMC10098022 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1138401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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The consumption of various enzymes in industrial applications around the world has increased immensely. Nowadays, industries are more focused on incorporating microbial enzymes in multiple processes to avoid the hazardous effects of chemicals. Among these commercially exploited enzymes, proteases are the most abundantly used enzymes in different industries. Numerous bacterial alkaline proteases have been studied widely and are commercially available; however, fungi exhibit a broader variety of proteases than bacteria. Additionally, since fungi are often recognized as generally regarded as safe (GRAS), using them as enzyme producers is safer than using bacteria. Fungal alkaline proteases are appealing models for industrial use because of their distinct spectrum of action and enormous diversity in terms of being active under alkaline range of pH. Unlike bacteria, fungi are less studied for alkaline protease production. Moreover, group of fungi growing at alkaline pH has remained unexplored for their capability for the production of commercially valuable products that are stable at alkaline pH. The current review focuses on the detailed classification of proteases, the production of alkaline proteases from different fungi by fermentation (submerged and solid–state), and their potential applications in detergent, leather, food, pharmaceutical industries along with their important role in silk degumming, waste management and silver recovery processes. Furthermore, the promising role of alkali–tolerant and alkaliphilic fungi in enzyme production has been discussed briefly. This will highlight the need for more research on fungi growing at alkaline pH and their biotechnological potential.
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Umay B, Gül A, Tanyıldızı MŞ. Isolation, identification, and optimization of the fibrinolytic protease-producing strains. Arch Microbiol 2023; 205:135. [PMID: 36961583 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-023-03486-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
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Cardiovascular complications due to thrombosis have become one of the main causes of death worldwide. The high cost and undesirable side effects of existing thrombolytic agents have led researchers to isolate potential strains that produce fibrinolytic enzymes for therapeutic applications. Fibrinolytic enzymes, especially of microbial origin, are recognized as potential therapeutic candidates for thrombosis. In this study, isolation, identification, and optimization of fibrinolytic protease enzyme-producing strains were performed using fermentative protein sources. Fibrinolytic protease-producing strains were selected by analyzing the isolated strains on skim milk agar medium. The selected strains were examined on blood agar and fibrin plate medium, and the ones showing high enzymatic activity were determined. The strain determined to have the highest activity was identified as Acinetobacter johnsonii TR01 by 16S rRNA analysis. The maximum fibrinolytic protease production of the strain occurred at 60 °C and pH 7.0. Under different medium conditions used for enzyme production, fructose was found to be the best carbon source, while yeast extract and peptone were the best nitrogen sources. It was observed that CaCl2, KH2PO4, and MgSO4 components had a negative effect, while MnCl2 and ZnC4H6O4 components had a positive effect on enzyme production. The medium composition for maximum enzyme activity (8.30 IU/ml) determined by Response Surface Methodology was 14.22 g/L fructose, 11.190 g/L yeast extract, 14.22 g/L peptone, 0.5 g/L MnCl2, and 0.5 g/L ZnC4H6O4.
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- Betül Umay
- Department of Biongineering, Faculty of Engineering, Fırat University, Elazıg, Turkey
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- Department of Biongineering, Faculty of Engineering, Fırat University, Elazıg, Turkey.
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Liya SM, Umesh M, Nag A, Chinnathambi A, Alharbi SA, Jhanani GK, Shanmugam S, Brindhadevi K. Optimized production of keratinolytic proteases from Bacillus tropicus LS27 and its application as a sustainable alternative for dehairing, destaining and metal recovery. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 221:115283. [PMID: 36639016 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The present study describes the isolation and characterization of Bacillus tropicus LS27 capable of keratinolytic protease production from Russell Market, Shivajinagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, with its diverse application. The ability of this strain to hydrolyze chicken feathers and skim milk was used to assess its keratinolytic and proteolytic properties. The strain identification was done using biochemical and molecular characterization using the 16S rRNA sequencing method. Further a sequential and systematic optimization of the factors affecting the keratinase production was done by initially sorting out the most influential factors (NaCl concentration, pH, inoculum level and incubation period in this study) through one factor at a time approach followed by central composite design based response surface methodology to enhance the keratinase production. Under optimized levels of NaCl (0.55 g/L), pH (7.35), inoculum level (5%) and incubation period (84 h), the keratinase production was enhanced from 41.62 U/mL to 401.67 ± 9.23 U/mL (9.65 fold increase) that corresponds to a feather degradation of 32.67 ± 1.36% was achieved. With regard to the cost effectiveness of application studies, the crude enzyme extracted from the optimized medium was tested for its potential dehairing, destaining and metal recovery properties. Complete dehairing was achieved within 48 h of treatment with crude enzyme without any visible damage to the collagen layer of goat skin. In destaining studies, combination of crude enzyme and detergent solution [1 mL detergent solution (5 mg/mL) and 1 mL crude enzyme] was found to be most effective in removing blood stains from cotton cloth. Silver recovery from used X-ray films was achieved within 6 min of treatment with crude enzyme maintained at 40 °C.
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- Stanly Merin Liya
- Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Transdisciplinary Research (CFTR), Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
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- Chair of Biosystems Engineering, Institute of Forestry and Engineering, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Kreutzwaldi 56, 51014, Tartu, Estonia
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- University Centre for Research & Development, Department of Chemistry, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India.
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Jones JA, Andreas MP, Giessen TW. Exploring the Extreme Acid Tolerance of a Dynamic Protein Nanocage. Biomacromolecules 2023; 24:1388-1399. [PMID: 36796007 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.2c01424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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Encapsulins are microbial protein nanocages capable of efficient self-assembly and cargo enzyme encapsulation. Due to their favorable properties, including high thermostability, protease resistance, and robust heterologous expression, encapsulins have become popular bioengineering tools for applications in medicine, catalysis, and nanotechnology. Resistance against physicochemical extremes like high temperature and low pH is a highly desirable feature for many biotechnological applications. However, no systematic search for acid-stable encapsulins has been carried out, while the influence of pH on encapsulin shells has so far not been thoroughly explored. Here, we report on a newly identified encapsulin nanocage from the acid-tolerant bacterium Acidipropionibacterium acidipropionici. Using transmission electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, and proteolytic assays, we demonstrate its extreme acid tolerance and resilience against proteases. We structurally characterize the novel nanocage using cryo-electron microscopy, revealing a dynamic five-fold pore that displays distinct "closed" and "open" states at neutral pH but only a singular "closed" state under strongly acidic conditions. Further, the "open" state exhibits the largest pore in an encapsulin shell reported to date. Non-native protein encapsulation capabilities are demonstrated, and the influence of external pH on internalized cargo is explored. Our results expand the biotechnological application range of encapsulin nanocages toward potential uses under strongly acidic conditions and highlight pH-responsive encapsulin pore dynamics.
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- Jesse A Jones
- Department of Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-0624, United States
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-0624, United States
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-0624, United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1382, United States
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