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Muñoz-Muñoz PLA, Terán-Ramírez C, Mares-Alejandre RE, Márquez-González AB, Madero-Ayala PA, Meléndez-López SG, Ramos-Ibarra MA. Surface Engineering of Escherichia coli to Display Its Phytase (AppA) and Functional Analysis of Enzyme Activities. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2024; 46:3424-3437. [PMID: 38666945 PMCID: PMC11048855 DOI: 10.3390/cimb46040215] [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: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Escherichia coli phytase (AppA) is widely used as an exogenous enzyme in monogastric animal feed mainly because of its ability to degrade phytic acid or its salt (phytate), a natural source of phosphorus. Currently, successful recombinant production of soluble AppA has been achieved by gene overexpression using both bacterial and yeast systems. However, some methods for the biomembrane immobilization of phytases (including AppA), such as surface display on yeast cells and bacterial spores, have been investigated to avoid expensive enzyme purification processes. This study explored a homologous protein production approach for displaying AppA on the cell surface of E. coli by engineering its outer membrane (OM) for extracellular expression. Sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis analysis of total bacterial lysates and immunofluorescence microscopy of non-permeabilized cells revealed protein expression, whereas activity assays using whole cells or OM fractions indicated functional enzyme display, as evidenced by consistent hydrolytic rates on typical substrates (i.e., p-nitrophenyl phosphate and phytic acid). Furthermore, the in vitro results obtained using a simple method to simulate the gastrointestinal tract of poultry suggest that the whole-cell biocatalyst has potential as a feed additive. Overall, our findings support the notion that biomembrane-immobilized enzymes are reliable for the hydrolysis of poorly digestible substrates relevant to animal nutrition.
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Affiliation(s)
- Patricia L. A. Muñoz-Muñoz
- Biotechnology and Biosciences Research Group, School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana 22390, BCN, Mexico; (P.L.A.M.-M.); (C.T.-R.); (R.E.M.-A.); (A.B.M.-G.); (P.A.M.-A.); (S.G.M.-L.)
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- Biotechnology and Biosciences Research Group, School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana 22390, BCN, Mexico; (P.L.A.M.-M.); (C.T.-R.); (R.E.M.-A.); (A.B.M.-G.); (P.A.M.-A.); (S.G.M.-L.)
- Biochemical Sciences Graduate Program (Doctorate Studies), National Autonomous University of Mexico, Cuernavaca 62210, MOR, Mexico
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- Biotechnology and Biosciences Research Group, School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana 22390, BCN, Mexico; (P.L.A.M.-M.); (C.T.-R.); (R.E.M.-A.); (A.B.M.-G.); (P.A.M.-A.); (S.G.M.-L.)
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- Biotechnology and Biosciences Research Group, School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana 22390, BCN, Mexico; (P.L.A.M.-M.); (C.T.-R.); (R.E.M.-A.); (A.B.M.-G.); (P.A.M.-A.); (S.G.M.-L.)
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program (Doctorate Studies), University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Biotechnology and Biosciences Research Group, School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana 22390, BCN, Mexico; (P.L.A.M.-M.); (C.T.-R.); (R.E.M.-A.); (A.B.M.-G.); (P.A.M.-A.); (S.G.M.-L.)
- Science and Engineering Graduate Program (Doctorate Studies), Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana 22390, BCN, Mexico
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- Biotechnology and Biosciences Research Group, School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana 22390, BCN, Mexico; (P.L.A.M.-M.); (C.T.-R.); (R.E.M.-A.); (A.B.M.-G.); (P.A.M.-A.); (S.G.M.-L.)
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- Biotechnology and Biosciences Research Group, School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana 22390, BCN, Mexico; (P.L.A.M.-M.); (C.T.-R.); (R.E.M.-A.); (A.B.M.-G.); (P.A.M.-A.); (S.G.M.-L.)
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Scott BM, Koh K, Rix GD. Structural and functional profile of phytases across the domains of life. Curr Res Struct Biol 2024; 7:100139. [PMID: 38562944 PMCID: PMC10982552 DOI: 10.1016/j.crstbi.2024.100139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
Abstract
Phytase enzymes are a crucial component of the natural phosphorus cycle, as they help make phosphate bioavailable by releasing it from phytate, the primary reservoir of organic phosphorus in grain and soil. Phytases also comprise a significant segment of the agricultural enzyme market, used primarily as an animal feed additive. At least four structurally and mechanistically distinct classes of phytases have evolved in bacteria and eukaryotes, and the natural diversity of each class is explored here using advances in protein structure prediction and functional annotation. This graphical review aims to provide a succinct description of the major classes of phytase enzymes across phyla, including their structures, conserved motifs, and mechanisms of action.
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- Benjamin M. Scott
- Global Institute for Food Security, University of Saskatchewan, 421 Downey Road, S7N 4L8, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Global Institute for Food Security, University of Saskatchewan, 421 Downey Road, S7N 4L8, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Inspiralis Ltd., Innovation Centre, Norwich Research Park, Colney Lane, NR4 7UH, Norwich, UK
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Kamble A, Singh R, Singh H. Structural and Functional Characterization of Obesumbacterium proteus Phytase: A Comprehensive In-Silico Study. Mol Biotechnol 2024:10.1007/s12033-024-01069-x. [PMID: 38393631 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-024-01069-x] [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: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
Abstract
Phytate, also known as myoinositol hexakisphosphate, exhibits anti-nutritional properties and possesses a negative environmental impact. Phytase enzymes break down phytate, showing potential in various industries, necessitating thorough biochemical and computational characterizations. The present study focuses on Obesumbacterium proteus phytase (OPP), indicating its similarities with known phytases and its potential through computational analyses. Structure, functional, and docking results shed light on OPP's features, structural stability, strong and stable interaction, and dynamic conformation, with flexible sidechains that could adapt to different temperatures or specific functions. Root Mean Square fluctuation (RMSF) highlighted fluctuating regions in OPP, indicating potential sites for stability enhancement through mutagenesis. The systematic approach developed here could aid in enhancing enzyme properties via a rational engineering approach. Computational analysis expedites enzyme discovery and engineering, complementing the traditional biochemical methods to accelerate the quest for superior enzymes for industrial applications.
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- Asmita Kamble
- Department of Biological Sciences, Sunandan Divatia School of Science, NMIMS Deemed to be University, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Station 19, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Division of Physiological Chemistry II, Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, Karolinska Institutet, 17177, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sunandan Divatia School of Science, NMIMS Deemed to be University, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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Nguyen Trung M, Kieninger S, Fandi Z, Qiu D, Liu G, Mehendale NK, Saiardi A, Jessen H, Keller B, Fiedler D. Stable Isotopomers of myo-Inositol Uncover a Complex MINPP1-Dependent Inositol Phosphate Network. ACS CENTRAL SCIENCE 2022; 8:1683-1694. [PMID: 36589890 PMCID: PMC9801504 DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.2c01032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
Abstract
The water-soluble inositol phosphates (InsPs) represent a functionally diverse group of small-molecule messengers involved in a myriad of cellular processes. Despite their centrality, our understanding of human InsP metabolism is incomplete because the available analytical toolset to characterize and quantify InsPs in complex samples is limited. Here, we have synthesized and applied symmetrically and unsymmetrically 13C-labeled myo-inositol and inositol phosphates. These probes were utilized in combination with nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR) and capillary electrophoresis mass spectrometry (CE-MS) to investigate InsP metabolism in human cells. The labeling strategy provided detailed structural information via NMR-down to individual enantiomers-which overcomes a crucial blind spot in the analysis of InsPs. We uncovered a novel branch of InsP dephosphorylation in human cells which is dependent on MINPP1, a phytase-like enzyme contributing to cellular homeostasis. Detailed characterization of MINPP1 activity in vitro and in cells showcased the unique reactivity of this phosphatase. Our results demonstrate that metabolic labeling with stable isotopomers in conjunction with NMR spectroscopy and CE-MS constitutes a powerful tool to annotate InsP networks in a variety of biological contexts.
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Affiliation(s)
- Minh Nguyen Trung
- Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut
für Molekulare Pharmakologie, Robert-Rössle-Strasse 10, 13125 Berlin, Germany
- Institut
für Chemie, Humboldt-Universität
zu Berlin, Brook-Taylor-Strasse
2, 12489 Berlin, Germany
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- Institut
für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität
Berlin, Arnimallee 22, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut
für Molekulare Pharmakologie, Robert-Rössle-Strasse 10, 13125 Berlin, Germany
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- Institut
für Organische Chemie, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität
Freiburg, Albertstrasse 21, 79104 Freiburg, Germany
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- Institut
für Organische Chemie, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität
Freiburg, Albertstrasse 21, 79104 Freiburg, Germany
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- Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut
für Molekulare Pharmakologie, Robert-Rössle-Strasse 10, 13125 Berlin, Germany
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- MRC
Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology, University
College London, WC1E 6BT London, United Kingdom
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- Institut
für Organische Chemie, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität
Freiburg, Albertstrasse 21, 79104 Freiburg, Germany
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- Institut
für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität
Berlin, Arnimallee 22, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut
für Molekulare Pharmakologie, Robert-Rössle-Strasse 10, 13125 Berlin, Germany
- Institut
für Chemie, Humboldt-Universität
zu Berlin, Brook-Taylor-Strasse
2, 12489 Berlin, Germany
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