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Xuan Z, Wang K, Duan F, Lu L. Non-carrier immobilization of yeast cells by genipin crosslinking for the synthesis of prebiotic galactooligosaccharides from plant-derived galactose. Int J Biol Macromol 2024:133991. [PMID: 39089904 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133991] [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: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 06/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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Galactooligosaccharides (GOS), as mimics of human milk oligosaccharides, are important prebiotics for modulating the ecological balance of intestinal microbiota. A novel carrier-free cell immobilization method was established using genipin to cross-link Kluyveromyces lactis CGMCC 2.1494, which produced β-galactosidase, an enzyme essential for GOS synthesis. The resulting immobilized cells were characterized as stable by thermogravimetric analysis and confirmed to be crosslinked through scanning electron microscopy analysis (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The Km and Vmax values of β-galactosidase in immobilized cells towards o-nitrophenyl β-D-galactoside were determined to be 3.446 mM and 2210 μmol min-1 g-1, respectively. The enzyme in the immobilized showed higher thermal and organic solvent tolerance compared to that in free cells. The immobilized cells were subsequently employed for GOS synthesis using plant-derived galactose as the substrate. The synthetic reaction conditions were optimized through both single-factor experiments and response surface methodology, resulting in a high yield of 49.1 %. Moreover, the immobilized cells showed good reusability and could be reused for at least 20 batches of GOS synthesis, with the enzyme activity remaining above 70 % at 35 °C.
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- Zehui Xuan
- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China.
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Harvey DJ. Analysis of carbohydrates and glycoconjugates by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry: An update for 2021-2022. MASS SPECTROMETRY REVIEWS 2024. [PMID: 38925550 DOI: 10.1002/mas.21873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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The use of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry for the analysis of carbohydrates and glycoconjugates is a well-established technique and this review is the 12th update of the original article published in 1999 and brings coverage of the literature to the end of 2022. As with previous review, this review also includes a few papers that describe methods appropriate to analysis by MALDI, such as sample preparation, even though the ionization method is not MALDI. The review follows the same format as previous reviews. It is divided into three sections: (1) general aspects such as theory of the MALDI process, matrices, derivatization, MALDI imaging, fragmentation, quantification and the use of computer software for structural identification. (2) Applications to various structural types such as oligo- and polysaccharides, glycoproteins, glycolipids, glycosides and biopharmaceuticals, and (3) other general areas such as medicine, industrial processes, natural products and glycan synthesis where MALDI is extensively used. Much of the material relating to applications is presented in tabular form. MALDI is still an ideal technique for carbohydrate analysis, particularly in its ability to produce single ions from each analyte and advancements in the technique and range of applications show little sign of diminishing.
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Lutz-Wahl S, Mozer H, Kussler A, Schulz A, Seitl I, Fischer L. A new β-galactosidase from Paenibacillus wynnii with potential for industrial applications. J Dairy Sci 2024; 107:3429-3442. [PMID: 38246536 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2023-24122] [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: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Commercial β-galactosidases exhibit undesirable kinetic properties regarding substrate affinity (Michaelis-Menten constant [KM] for lactose) and product inhibition (inhibitor constant [Ki] for galactose). An in silico screening of gene sequences was done and identified a putative β-galactosidase (Paenibacillus wynnii β-galactosidase, BgaPw) from the psychrophilic bacterium Paenibacillus wynnii. The cultivation of the wild-type P. wynnii strain resulted in very low β-galactosidase activities of a maximum of 150 nkat per liter of medium with o-nitrophenyl-β-d-galactopyranoside (oNPGal) as substrate. The recombinant production of BgaPw in Escherichia coli BL21(DE3) increased the yield ∼9,000-fold. Here, a volumetric activity of 1,350.18 ± 11.82 μkatoNPGal/Lculture was achieved in a bioreactor cultivation. The partly purified BgaPw showed a pH optimum at 7.0, a temperature maximum at 40°C, and an excellent stability at 8°C with a half-life of 77 d. Kinetic studies with BgaPw were done in milk or in milk-imitating synthetic buffer (Novo buffer), respectively. Remarkably, the KM value of BgaPw with lactose was as low as 0.63 ± 0.045 mM in milk. It was found that the resulting products of lactose hydrolysis, namely galactose and glucose, did not inhibit the β-galactosidase activity of BgaPw, but instead showed a striking activating effect in both cases (up to 144%). In a comparison study in milk, lactose was completely hydrolyzed by BgaPw in 72 h at 8°C, whereas 2 other known β-galactosidases were less powerful and converted only about 90% of lactose in the same time. Finally, the formation of galactooligosaccharides (GOS) was demonstrated with the new BgaPw, starting with pharma-lactose (400 g/L). A GOS production of about 144 g/L was achieved after 24 h (36.0% yield).
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- Sabine Lutz-Wahl
- Department of Biotechnology and Enzyme Science, Institute for Food Science and Biotechnology, University of Hohenheim, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Department of Biotechnology and Enzyme Science, Institute for Food Science and Biotechnology, University of Hohenheim, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Biotechnology and Enzyme Science, Institute for Food Science and Biotechnology, University of Hohenheim, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Biotechnology and Enzyme Science, Institute for Food Science and Biotechnology, University of Hohenheim, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Biotechnology and Enzyme Science, Institute for Food Science and Biotechnology, University of Hohenheim, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Biotechnology and Enzyme Science, Institute for Food Science and Biotechnology, University of Hohenheim, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany.
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Xie Z, Kim C, Miller MJ, Jin YS. Effects of 2'-fucosyllactose on the viability of starter cultures and Bifidobacterium strains of human origin in yogurt during refrigerated storage. J Food Sci 2024; 89:2546-2556. [PMID: 38578148 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16996] [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: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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2'-Fucosyllactose (2'-FL) is postulated to provide health benefits and promote the growth of probiotics. This work was undertaken to study the effects of 2'-FL on the viability of starter cultures and Bifidobacterium strains of human origin in yogurt during refrigerated storage. Yogurts were produced containing 2'-FL (0 or 2 g/L) and Bifidobacterium strains of human origin (Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum BB536 or Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis ATCC 15697) at a concentration of at least 109 CFU/mL. All yogurts were stored at 4°C for 5 weeks. Results showed that 2'-FL was stable in yogurts for at least 5 weeks of cold storage, and the addition of 2'-FL did not significantly alter yogurt fermentation parameters, associated metabolites, and the viability of mixed yogurt starter cultures and Bifidobacterium strains (p > 0.05). The addition of bifidobacteria had a negative impact (p < 0.05) on the survival rate of starter cultures, Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbureckii subsp. bulgaricus. Meanwhile, it is difficult to maintain a high survival rate of bifidobacteria in final yogurt products, and the addition of 2'-FL could not enhance the viability of bifidobacteria. B. longum BB536 survived at a level higher than 106 CFU/g for 28 days, while B. infantis ATCC15697 maintained this level for only 7 days. In summary, this study has shown the impact of 2'-FL and bifidobacterial species on yogurt properties, and results suggest that it is promising to use 2'-FL in yogurt products as a prebiotic. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: Yogurt is known for its beneficial effects on human health and nutrition. This study reported the production of symbiotic yogurt containing bifidobacteria and 2'-fucosyllactose (2'-FL) as a functional food for specified health uses. The viability of yogurt starter cultures and probiotic bifidobacterial strains was analyzed in this study. Moreover, this research demonstrated that 2'-FL could be added to yogurt without affecting the characteristics of yogurt significantly.
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- Zifan Xie
- Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, USA
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- Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, USA
- Fermented and Processed Food Science Division, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Wanju, South Korea
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- Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, USA
- Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, USA
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- Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, USA
- Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, USA
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Meeusen E, Cao L, Delsing DJ, Groeneveld A, Heerikhuisen M, Schuren F, Boltje TJ. Gram-scale chemical synthesis of galactosyllactoses and their impact on infant gut microbiota in vitro. Org Biomol Chem 2024; 22:2091-2097. [PMID: 38363206 PMCID: PMC10917138 DOI: 10.1039/d3ob02069j] [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] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Galactooligosaccharides (GOS) are widely used as a supplement in infant nutrition to mimic the beneficial effects found in prebiotic human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs). However, the complexity of the GOS mixture makes it challenging to ascertain which of the GOS components contribute most to their health benefits. Galactosyllactoses (GLs) are lactose-based trisaccharides containing a β-galactopyranosyl residue at the 3'-position (3'galactosyllactose, 3'-GL), 4'-position (4'-galactosyllactose, 4'-GL), or the 6'-position (6'-galactosyllactose, 6'-GL). These GLs are of particular interest as they are present in both GOS mixtures and human milk at early stages of lactation. However, research on the potential health benefits of these individual GLs has been limited. Gram quantities are needed to assess their health benefits but these GLs are not readily available at this scale. In this study, we report the gram-scale chemical synthesis of 3'-GL, 4'-GL, and 6'-GL. All three galactosyllactoses were obtained on a gram scale in good purity from cheap and commercially available lactose. Furthermore, in vitro incubation of GLs with infant faecal microbiota demonstrates that the GLs were able to increase the abundance of Bifidobacterium and stimulate short chain fatty acid production.
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- Evy Meeusen
- Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- FrieslandCampina N.V., Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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