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Brescia FF, Korf L, Essen LO, Zorn H, Ruehl M. A Novel O- and S-Methyltransferase from Pleurotus sapidus Is Involved in Flavor Formation. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:6471-6480. [PMID: 38462720 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c08849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Increasing consumer aversion to non-natural flavoring substances is prompting a heightened interest in enzymatic processes for flavor production. This includes methylation reactions, which are often performed by using hazardous chemicals. By correlation of aroma profile data and transcriptomic analysis, a novel O-methyltransferase (OMT) catalyzing a respective reaction within the formation of p-anisaldehyde was identified in the mushroom Pleurotus sapidus. Heterologous expression in E. coli followed by purification allowed for further characterization of the enzyme. Besides p-hydroxybenzaldehyde, the proposed precursor of p-anisaldehyde, the enzyme catalyzed the methylation of further hydroxylated aromatic compounds at the meta- and para-position. The Km values determined for p-hydroxybenzaldehyde and S-adenosyl-l-methionine were 80 and 107 μM, respectively. Surprisingly, the studied enzyme enabled the transmethylation of thiol-nucleophiles, as indicated by the formation of 2-methyl-3-(methylthio)furan from 2-methyl-3-furanthiol. Moreover, the enzyme was crystallized at a resolution of 2.0 Å, representing the first published crystal structure of a basidiomycetous OMT.
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- Fabio Francesco Brescia
- Institute of Food Chemistry and Food Biotechnology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 17, Giessen 35392, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Philips University Marburg, Hans-Meerwein-Str. 4, Marburg 35032, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Philips University Marburg, Hans-Meerwein-Str. 4, Marburg 35032, Germany
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- Institute of Food Chemistry and Food Biotechnology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 17, Giessen 35392, Germany
- Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology, Ohlebergsweg 12, Giessen 35392, Germany
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- Institute of Food Chemistry and Food Biotechnology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 17, Giessen 35392, Germany
- Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology, Ohlebergsweg 12, Giessen 35392, Germany
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Silva D, Rodrigues F, Lorena C, Borges PT, Martins LO. Biocatalysis for biorefineries: The case of dye-decolorizing peroxidases. Biotechnol Adv 2023; 65:108153. [PMID: 37044267 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2023.108153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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Dye-decolorizing Peroxidases (DyPs) are heme-containing enzymes in fungi and bacteria that catalyze the reduction of hydrogen peroxide to water with concomitant oxidation of various substrates, including anthraquinone dyes, lignin-related phenolic and non-phenolic compounds, and metal ions. Investigation of DyPs has shed new light on peroxidases, one of the most extensively studied families of oxidoreductases; still, details of their microbial physiological role and catalytic mechanisms remain to be fully disclosed. They display a distinctive ferredoxin-like fold encompassing anti-parallel β-sheets and α-helices, and long conserved loops surround the heme pocket with a role in catalysis and stability. A tunnel routes H2O2 to the heme pocket, whereas binding sites for the reducing substrates are in cavities near the heme or close to distal aromatic residues at the surface. Variations in reactions, the role of catalytic residues, and mechanisms were observed among different classes of DyP. They were hypothetically related to the presence or absence of distal H2O molecules in the heme pocket. The engineering of DyPs for improved properties directed their biotechnological applications, primarily centered on treating textile effluents and degradation of other hazardous pollutants, to fields such as biosensors and valorization of lignin, the most abundant renewable aromatic polymer. In this review, we track recent research contributions that furthered our understanding of the activity, stability, and structural properties of DyPs and their biotechnological applications. Overall, the study of DyP-type peroxidases has significant implications for environmental sustainability and the development of new bio-based products and materials with improved end-of-life options via biodegradation and chemical recyclability, fostering the transition to a sustainable bio-based industry in the circular economy realm.
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- Diogo Silva
- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Av. da República, 2780-157 Oeiras, Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Av. da República, 2780-157 Oeiras, Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Av. da República, 2780-157 Oeiras, Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Av. da República, 2780-157 Oeiras, Portugal
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- Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Av. da República, 2780-157 Oeiras, Portugal.
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Pilot-Scale Production of the Natural Colorant Laetiporic Acid, Its Stability and Potential Applications. FERMENTATION-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/fermentation8120684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Laetiporus sulphureus, a wood-decaying basidiomycete, produces yellow-orange pigments in fruiting bodies and, as was recently shown, in submerged cultivated mycelia. Out of four strains, the most potent laetiporic acid producer was identified and its yield compared in different media. The complex Moser b medium was replaced by potato dextrose broth, achieving higher yields at a lower cost. Cultivation was then scaled up from shake flask to a 7 L stirred tank bioreactor. Optimization of parameters led to increased product concentrations up to 1 g L−1, the highest yield reported so far. An in situ product recovery strategy with a biphasic system was established, increasing the yield by 19% on the shake flask scale. A crude ethanolic extract of the biomass was examined for color stability and application trials. In contrast to what has been suggested in the past, the pigment showed limited long-term stability to oxygen and light, but was stable under storage in the dark at 4 °C under nitrogen. The orange extract was successfully incorporated into different matrices like foods, cosmetics and textiles. Laetiporic acid can potentially replace petrochemical based synthetic dyes, and can thus support the development of a circular bioeconomy.
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Beato M, Usseglio V, Pizzolitto R, Merlo C, Dambolena J, Zunino M, Zygadlo J, Omarini A. Biotransformation as a source of potential controlling natural mixtures of Sitophilus zeamais. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2022.102536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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X-Ray Scattering Reveals Two Mechanisms of Cellulose Microfibril Degradation by Filamentous Fungi. Appl Environ Microbiol 2022; 88:e0099522. [PMID: 35997493 PMCID: PMC9469724 DOI: 10.1128/aem.00995-22] [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] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Mushroom-forming fungi (Agaricomycetes) employ enzymatic and nonenzymatic cellulose degradation mechanisms, the latter presumably relying on Fenton-generated radicals. The effects of the two mechanisms on the cellulose microfibrils structure remain poorly understood. We examined cellulose degradation caused by litter decomposers and wood decomposers, including brown-rot and white-rot fungi and one fungus with uncertain wood decay type, by combining small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering. We also examined the effects of commercial enzymes and Fenton-generated radicals on cellulose using the same method. We detected two main degradation or modification mechanisms. The first characterized the mechanism used by most fungi and resembled enzymatic cellulose degradation, causing simultaneous microfibril thinning and decreased crystalline cellulose. The second mechanism was detected in one brown-rot fungus and one litter decomposer and was characterized by patchy amorphogenesis of crystalline cellulose without substantial thinning of the fibers. This pattern did not resemble the effect of Fenton-generated radicals, suggesting a more complex mechanism is involved in the destruction of cellulose crystallinity by fungi. Furthermore, our results showed a mismatch between decay classifications and cellulose degradation patterns and that even within litter decomposers two degradation mechanisms were found, suggesting higher functional diversity under current ecological classifications of fungi. IMPORTANCE Cellulose degradation by fungi plays a fundamental role in terrestrial carbon cycling, but the mechanisms by which fungi cope with the crystallinity of cellulose are not fully understood. We used X-ray scattering to analyze how fungi, a commercial enzyme mix, and a Fenton reaction-generated radical alter the crystalline structure of cellulose. Our data revealed two mechanisms involved in crystalline cellulose degradation by fungi: one that results in the thinning of the cellulose fibers, resembling the enzymatic degradation of cellulose, and one that involves amorphogenesis of crystalline cellulose by yet-unknown pathways, resulting in a patchy-like degradation pattern. These results pave the way to a deeper understanding of cellulose degradation and the development of novel ways to utilize crystalline cellulose.
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Berger RG, Bordewick S, Krahe NK, Ersoy F. Mycelium vs. Fruiting Bodies of Edible Fungi-A Comparison of Metabolites. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10071379. [PMID: 35889098 PMCID: PMC9315710 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10071379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Edible mushrooms are widely appreciated for their appealing flavours, low caloric values and high content of presumably health-protecting metabolites. Their long history of safe use together with the looming worldwide food crisis have revived the idea of generating meat analogues and protein isolates by the controlled fermentation of mycelia of these edible fungi as a dietary option. The occurrence of proteins, polysaccharides, smaller metabolites, metal ions and toxins in mycelia and fruiting bodies is compared among the three most popular species, Agaricus bisporus (button mushroom), Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster mushroom), Lentinus edodes (shiitake) and some closely related species. Large effects of substrate chemistry, strain, developmental stage and ecological interactions result in a wide variation of the concentrations of some metabolites in both mycelial cells and fruiting bodies. This is obviously a result of the high adaptation abilities required to survive in natural habitats. Fungal bioprocesses are decoupled from agricultural production and can be operated anytime, anywhere, and on any scale according to demand. It is concluded that fungal biomass, if produced under food-grade conditions and on an industrial scale, could provide a safe and nutritious meat substitute and protein isolates with a high biological value for future vegan foods.
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Improved Foods Using Enzymes from Basidiomycetes. Processes (Basel) 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/pr10040726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Within the kingdom of fungi, the division Basidiomycota represents more than 30,000 species, some with huge genomes indicating great metabolic potential. The fruiting bodies of many basidiomycetes are appreciated as food (“mushrooms”). Solid-state and submerged cultivation processes have been established for many species. Specifically, xylophilic fungi secrete numerous enzymes but also form smaller metabolites along unique pathways; both groups of compounds may be of interest to the food processing industry. To stimulate further research and not aim at comprehensiveness in the broad field, this review describes some recent progress in fermentation processes and the knowledge of fungal genetics. Processes with potential for food applications based on lipases, esterases, glycosidases, peptidases and oxidoreductases are presented. The formation and degradation of colourants, the degradation of harmful food components, the formation of food ingredients and particularly of volatile and non-volatile flavours serve as examples. In summary, edible basidiomycetes are foods—and catalysts—for food applications and rich donors of genes to construct heterologous cell factories for fermentation processes. Options arise to support the worldwide trend toward greener, more eco-friendly and sustainable processes.
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Bürger F, Koch M, Fraatz MA, Omarini AB, Berger RG, Zorn H. Production of an Anise- and Woodruff-like Aroma by Monokaryotic Strains of Pleurotus sapidus Grown on Citrus Side Streams. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27030651. [PMID: 35163915 PMCID: PMC8838675 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27030651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The production of natural flavors by means of microorganisms is of great interest for the food and flavor industry, and by-products of the agro-industry are particularly suitable as substrates. In the present study, Citrus side streams were fermented using monokaryotic strains of the fungus Pleurotus sapidus. Some of the cultures exhibited a pleasant smell, reminiscent of woodruff and anise, as well as herbaceous notes. To evaluate the composition of the overall aroma, liquid/liquid extracts of submerged cultures of a selected monokaryon were prepared, and the volatiles were isolated via solvent-assisted flavor evaporation. Aroma extract dilution analyses revealed p-anisaldehyde (sweetish, anisic- and woodruff-like) with a flavor dilution factor of 218 as a character impact compound. The coconut-like, herbaceous, and sweetish smelling acyloin identified as (2S)-hydroxy-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-propanone also contributed to the overall aroma and was described as an aroma-active substance with an odor threshold in air of 0.2 ng L−1 to 2.4 ng L−1 for the first time. Supplementation of the culture medium with isotopically substituted l-tyrosine elucidated this phenolic amino acid as precursor of p-anisaldehyde as well as of (2S)-hydroxy-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-propanone. Chiral analysis via HPLC revealed an enantiomeric excess of 97% for the isolated product produced by P. sapidus.
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- Friederike Bürger
- Institute of Food Chemistry and Food Biotechnology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 17, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (F.B.); (M.K.); (M.A.F.)
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- Institute of Food Chemistry and Food Biotechnology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 17, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (F.B.); (M.K.); (M.A.F.)
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- Institute of Food Chemistry and Food Biotechnology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 17, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (F.B.); (M.K.); (M.A.F.)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology, Ohlebergsweg 12, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- CONICET Asociación para el Desarrollo de Villa Elisa y Zona Héctor de Elia 1247, Villa Elisa E3265, Entre Ríos, Argentina;
- Institute of Food Chemistry, Leibniz University Hannover, Callinstrasse 5, 30167 Hannover, Germany;
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- Institute of Food Chemistry, Leibniz University Hannover, Callinstrasse 5, 30167 Hannover, Germany;
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- Institute of Food Chemistry and Food Biotechnology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 17, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (F.B.); (M.K.); (M.A.F.)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology, Ohlebergsweg 12, 35392 Giessen, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-(0)-641-99-349-00
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Hao TB, Lu Y, Zhang ZH, Liu SF, Wang X, Yang WD, Balamurugan S, Li HY. Hyperaccumulation of fucoxanthin by enhancing methylerythritol phosphate pathway in Phaeodactylum tricornutum. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2021; 105:8783-8793. [PMID: 34741642 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-021-11660-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Revised: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The established human health benefits of carotenoids along with the contemporary consumption of natural carotenoids bring the necessity to sustainable production of carotenoids. Among, marine diatoms have emerged as the potential biological resources for carotenoid production; however, their relatively lower yield in native strains provides the impetus to genetically improve the diatoms to cope with the burgeoning demand. In this study, we genetically improved the diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum by overexpressing key carotenogenic genes involved in methylerythritol phosphate (MEP) pathway. The genes with lower relative transcript level under optimum conditions such as CMK and CMS were selected and overexpressed in P. tricornutum individually. Both CMK and CMS overexpressing lines exhibited elevated growth and photosynthesis. The expression of key carotenogenic genes such as PSY, PDS, ZDS, CRT, and LCYB was significantly upregulated. Furthermore, total carotenoid content was significantly increased; particularly, fucoxanthin content was increased by 1.83- and 1.82-fold in engineered lines CMK and CMS, respectively. Together, the results identify the potential metabolic targets and also uncover the crucial role of MEP pathway in redirecting metabolic precursors towards carotenogenesis. KEY POINTS: • Low abundant genes CMS and CMK of MEP pathway were overexpressed in the diatom • Total carotenoid content was increased, particularly fucoxanthin • Critical metabolic nodes were uncovered to accelerate fucoxanthin biosynthesis.
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- Ting-Bin Hao
- Key Laboratory of Eutrophication and Red Tide Prevention of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, College of Life Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eutrophication and Red Tide Prevention of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, College of Life Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eutrophication and Red Tide Prevention of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, College of Life Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eutrophication and Red Tide Prevention of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, College of Life Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eutrophication and Red Tide Prevention of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, College of Life Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eutrophication and Red Tide Prevention of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, College of Life Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eutrophication and Red Tide Prevention of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, College of Life Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
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Krahe NK, Berger RG, Kahlert L, Ersoy F. Co-Oxidative Transformation of Piperine to Piperonal and 3,4-Methylenedioxycinnamaldehyde by a Lipoxygenase from Pleurotus sapidus. Chembiochem 2021; 22:2857-2861. [PMID: 34033194 PMCID: PMC8518924 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202100183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The valuable aroma compound piperonal with its vanilla‐like olfactory properties is of high interest for the fragrance and flavor industry. A lipoxygenase (LOXPsa1) of the basidiomycete Pleurotus sapidus was identified to convert piperine, the abundant pungent principle of black pepper (Piper nigrum), to piperonal and a second volatile product, 3,4‐methylenedioxycinnamaldehyde, with a vanilla‐like odor through an alkene cleavage. The reaction principle was co‐oxidation, as proven by its dependence on the presence of linoleic or α‐linolenic acid, common substrates of lipoxygenases. Optimization of the reaction conditions (substrate concentrations, reaction temperature and time) led to a 24‐fold and 15‐fold increase of the piperonal and 3,4‐methylenedioxycinnamaldehyde concentration using the recombinant enzyme. Monokaryotic strains showed different concentrations of and ratios between the two reaction products.
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- Nina-Katharina Krahe
- Institut für Lebensmittelchemie, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover, Callinstr. 5, 30167, Hannover, Germany
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- Institut für Lebensmittelchemie, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover, Callinstr. 5, 30167, Hannover, Germany
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- Institut für Lebensmittelchemie, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover, Callinstr. 5, 30167, Hannover, Germany.,Present address: Institut für Organische Chemie und, Biomolekulares Wirkstoffzentrum, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover, Schneiderberg 38, 30167, Hannover, Germany
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- Institut für Lebensmittelchemie, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover, Callinstr. 5, 30167, Hannover, Germany
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