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Bioactive and technological properties of an α-D-glucan synthesized by Weissella cibaria PDER21. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 285:119227. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Dextran is an exopolysaccharide (EPS) synthesized by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) or their enzymes in the presence of sucrose. Dextran is composed of a linear chain of d-glucoses linked by α-(1→6) bonds, with possible branches of d-glucoses linked by α-(1→4), α-(1→3), or α-(1→2) bonds, which can be low (<40 kDa) or high molecular weight (>40 kDa). The characteristics of dextran in terms of molecular weight and branches depend on the producing strain, so there is a great variety in its properties. Dextran has commercial interest because its solubility, viscosity, and thermal and rheological properties allow it to be used in food, pharmaceutical, and research areas. The aim of this review article is to compile the latest research (in the past decade) using LAB to synthesize high or low molecular weight dextran. In addition, studies using modified enzymes to produce dextran with specific structural characteristics (molecular weights and branches) are addressed. On the other hand, special attention is paid to LAB extracted from unconventional sources to expose their capacities as dextran producers and their possible application to compete with the only commercial strain (Leuconostoc mesenteroides NRRL B512).
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Nath S, Roy M, Sikidar J, Deb B, Sharma I, Guha A. Characterization and in-vitro screening of probiotic potential of novel Weissella confusa strain GCC_19R1 isolated from fermented sour rice. CURRENT RESEARCH IN BIOTECHNOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.crbiot.2021.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Inhibitory Potential of Mangiferin on Glucansucrase Producing Streptococcus mutans Biofilm in Dental Plaque. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/app10228297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Glucansucrase secreted by Streptococcus mutans and composed of virulence genes alters oral microbiota, creating adherent environment for structural bacteria colony forming dental biofilm. The present investigation studied the inhibitory and binding potentials of mangiferin against S. mutans and its enzyme glucansucrase implicated in biofilm formation. Antibacterial activity against planktonic S. mutans was carried out. Using reverse transcription PCR, the expression of crucial virulence genes, gtfB, gtfC, gtfD, gbpB, and comDE were determined. The effect of mangiferin on teeth surfaces biofilm was ascertained by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Docking analysis of S. mutans glucansucrase and mangiferin revealed the binding energy of −7.35 and ten hydrogen interactions. Antibacterial study revealed that mangiferin was not lethal to planktonic S. mutans, but a concentration-dependent inhibition of glucansucrase activity was observed. The inhibitory effect of water-insoluble glucan synthesis was apparently more marked relative to water-soluble glucan synthesis attenuation. Mangiferin significantly downregulated the expression of the virulence genes, indicating a mechanism involving glucanotranferases, specifically inhibiting colony formation by attenuating bacterial adherence. SEM images revealed that S. mutans biofilm density was scanty in mangiferin treated teeth compared to non-treated control teeth. Our data therefore suggest that mangiferin inhibited S. mutans biofilms formation by attenuating glucansucrase activities without affecting bacteria growth.
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Structural and physicochemical characterisation and antioxidant activity of an α-D-glucan produced by sourdough isolate Weissella cibaria MED17. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 161:648-655. [PMID: 32512101 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.06.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2020] [Revised: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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An exopolysaccharide (EPS) producer slimy-mucoid type colony was isolated from sourdough and identified as Weissella cibaria MED17. The 1H and 13C NMR spectra of EPS MED17 demonstrated that this EPS was a dextran type glucan ((1 → 6)-linked α-D-glucose core structure) containing (1 → 3)-linked α-D-glucose branches and proportion of (1 → 6)-linked α-D-glucose units to (1 → 3)-linked α-D-glucose units was 94.3:5.7%. The FTIR analysis also confirmed the (1 → 6)-linked α-D-glucose linkage. A high level of thermal stability was observed for glucan MED17 as no degradation up to 300 °C was observed by TGA and DSC analysis. The XRD analysis of glucan MED17 showed its semi- crystalline nature and its compact sheet-like morphology was observed by SEM analysis. Finally, antioxidant characteristics of glucan MED17 were determined by ABTS and DPPH radical scavenging activity tests that revealed a moderate antioxidant activity of glucan MED17. These findings show potential techno-functional characteristics of glucan MED17.
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Inhibitory potential of EGCG on Streptococcus mutans biofilm: A new approach to prevent Cariogenesis. Microb Pathog 2020; 143:104129. [PMID: 32169491 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2020.104129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Revised: 02/24/2020] [Accepted: 03/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Dental caries is a common cause for tooth loss and Streptococcus mutans is identified as the etiologic pathogen. This study evaluates the inhibitory potential of Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) on S.mutans glucansucrase enzyme and its biofilm. Glucansucrase binding and the inhibitory potential of EGCG was validated using AutoDock tool and enzyme inhibitory assay. Biofilm inhibitory potential was also confirmed using Scanning Electron Microscopic (SEM) analysis in human tooth samples. Molecular docking revealed that EGCG interacted with GLU 515 and TRP 517 amino acids and binds to glucansucrase. SEM analysis revealed inhibition of S.mutans biofilm by various concentrations of EGCG on surfaces of tooth samples. Bioinformatics and biological assays confirmed that EGCG potentially binds to the S. mutans glucansucrase and inhibits its enzymatic activity. Enzymatic inhibition of glucansucrase attenuated biofilm formation potential of S. mutans on tooth surface. Thus, we conclude that EGCG inhibitory potential of S. mutans biofilm on the tooth surface is a novel approach in prevention of dental caries.
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Zafar SB, Siddiqui NN, Shahid F, Qader SAU, Aman A. Bioprospecting of indigenous resources for the exploration of exopolysaccharide producing lactic acid bacteria. J Genet Eng Biotechnol 2018; 16:17-22. [PMID: 30647699 PMCID: PMC6296591 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgeb.2017.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2017] [Revised: 10/04/2017] [Accepted: 10/15/2017] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Exploration of biodiversity lead towards the discovery of novel exopolysaccharide (EPS) producing microbes that have multiple applications. The safety compatibility status of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) makes it an attractive candidate for the production of EPS in industries. Therefore, new bacterial isolates are continuously being identified from different habitats. Current research was conducted to explore indigenous biodiversity for the production of dextransucrase, which is involved in the synthesis of dextran. Dextran is an EPS which is used in different industries. In this study, thirty-nine LAB were isolated from different food samples. The isolates were identified as genus Leuconostoc, Weissella and Streptococcus based on genotypic and phenotypic characteristics. Screening revealed that only eight isolates can produce dextransucrase in high titres. Fermentation conditions of dextran producing LAB was optimized. The results indicated that Weissella confusa exhibited maximum specific activity (1.50 DSU mg-1) in 8 h at 25 °C with pH 7.5. Dextran produced from Weissella proved to be a useful alternative to commercially used dextran produced by Leuconostoc mesenteroides in industries for various applications.
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- Syeda Bushra Zafar
- The Karachi Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan
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- The Karachi Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan
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- The Karachi Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan
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- The Karachi Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan
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Lynch KM, Zannini E, Coffey A, Arendt EK. Lactic Acid Bacteria Exopolysaccharides in Foods and Beverages: Isolation, Properties, Characterization, and Health Benefits. Annu Rev Food Sci Technol 2018; 9:155-176. [DOI: 10.1146/annurev-food-030117-012537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Kieran M. Lynch
- School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Cork Institute of Technology, Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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Shukla S, Verma AK, Kajala I, Nyyssolä A, Baruah R, Katina K, Juvonen R, Tenkanen M, Goyal A. Structure modeling and functional analysis of recombinant dextransucrase from Weissella confusa Cab3 expressed in Lactococcus lactis. Prep Biochem Biotechnol 2018; 46:822-832. [PMID: 26861959 DOI: 10.1080/10826068.2016.1141299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The dextransucrase gene from Weissella confusa Cab3, having an open reading frame of 4.2 kb coding for 1,402 amino acids, was amplified, cloned, and expressed in Lactococcus lactis. The recombinant dextransucrase, WcCab3-rDSR was expressed as extracellular enzyme in M17 medium with a specific activity of 1.5 U/mg which after purification by PEG-400 fractionation gave 6.1 U/mg resulting in 4-fold purification. WcCab3-rDSR was expressed as soluble and homogeneous protein of molecular mass, approximately, 180 kDa as analyzed by SDS-PAGE. It displayed maximum enzyme activity at 35°C at pH 5.0 in 50 mM sodium acetate buffer. WcCab3-rDSR gave Km of 6.2 mM and Vm of 6.3 µmol/min/mg. The characterization of dextran synthesized by WcCab3-rDSR by Fourier transform infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopic analyses revealed the structural similarities with the dextran produced by the native dextransucrase. The modeled structure of WcCab3-rDSR using the crystal structures of dextransucrase from Lactobacillus reuteri (protein data bank, PDB id: 3HZ3) and Streptococcus mutans (PDB id: 3AIB) as templates depicted the presence of different domains such as A, B, C, IV, and V. The domains A and B are circularly permuted in nature having (β/α)8 triose phosphate isomerase-barrel fold making the catalytic core of WcCab3-rDSR. The structure superposition and multiple sequence alignment analyses of WcCab3-rDSR with available structures of enzymes from family 70 GH suggested that the amino acid residue Asp510 acts as a nucleophile, Glu548 acts as a catalytic acid/base, whereas Asp621 acts as a transition-state stabilizer and these residues are found to be conserved within the family.
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- Shraddha Shukla
- a Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering , Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati , Guwahati , Assam , India
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- a Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering , Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati , Guwahati , Assam , India
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- b VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland , Espoo , Finland
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- b VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland , Espoo , Finland
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- a Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering , Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati , Guwahati , Assam , India
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- b VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland , Espoo , Finland.,c Department of Food and Environmental Sciences , University of Helsinki , Helsinki , Finland
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- b VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland , Espoo , Finland
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- c Department of Food and Environmental Sciences , University of Helsinki , Helsinki , Finland
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- a Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering , Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati , Guwahati , Assam , India
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Dextran from Weissella confusa R003 isolated from sugar cane juice was purified and characterized. Dextran synthesis was performed by fermenting W. confusa R003 in MRS medium containing 10% (w/v) sucrose with continuous shaking at 125 rpm and at 30°C. For 24 hours, the 50% efficiency yield was obtained. Dextran in the culture medium was purified by ethanol precipitation. Structural analysis of dextran using 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and 2D NMR techniques showed the existence of glucoses with 97.4% α (1→6) linkage in the main chains and 2.6% α (1→3) in branches. The estimation of molecular weight by dynamic light scattering exhibited average molecular weight of 1.0 × 104 kDa. At low concentration (2.5% w/v), dextran behaved like liquid structure, while, increasing the concentration (5.0 and 10.0% w/v), it was revealed as viscoelastic behavior. The highest gelling phenomenon was found in the concentration of 10% w/v and at 37°C. Due to its production and properties, it may be suitable for commercial production and application in the field of foods as well as hydrogel.
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Tinzl-Malang SK, Rast P, Grattepanche F, Sych J, Lacroix C. Exopolysaccharides from co-cultures of Weissella confusa 11GU-1 and Propionibacterium freudenreichii JS15 act synergistically on wheat dough and bread texture. Int J Food Microbiol 2015; 214:91-101. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2015.07.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2015] [Revised: 07/01/2015] [Accepted: 07/20/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Torino MI, Font de Valdez G, Mozzi F. Biopolymers from lactic acid bacteria. Novel applications in foods and beverages. Front Microbiol 2015; 6:834. [PMID: 26441845 PMCID: PMC4566036 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2015.00834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 104] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2015] [Accepted: 07/29/2015] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are microorganisms widely used in the fermented food industry worldwide. Certain LAB are able to produce exopolysaccharides (EPS) either attached to the cell wall (capsular EPS) or released to the extracellular environment (EPS). According to their composition, LAB may synthesize heteropolysaccharides or homopolysaccharides. A wide diversity of EPS are produced by LAB concerning their monomer composition, molecular mass, and structure. Although EPS-producing LAB strains have been traditionally applied in the manufacture of dairy products such as fermented milks and yogurts, their use in the elaboration of low-fat cheeses, diverse type of sourdough breads, and certain beverages are some of the novel applications of these polymers. This work aims to collect the most relevant issues of the former reviews concerning the monomer composition, structure, and yields and biosynthetic enzymes of EPS from LAB; to describe the recently characterized EPS and to present the application of both EPS-producing strains and their polymers in the fermented (specifically beverages and cereal-based) food industry.
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- María I. Torino
- Technology Department, Centro de Referencia para Lactobacilos – Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, San Miguel de TucumánArgentina
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- Technology Department, Centro de Referencia para Lactobacilos – Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, San Miguel de TucumánArgentina
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Baruah R, Goyal A. Hyper glucansucrase, glucan and oligosaccharide producing novel Weissella cibaria RBA12 isolated from Pummelo (Citrus maxima). ANN MICROBIOL 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s13213-015-1072-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Kajala I, Shi Q, Nyyssölä A, Maina NH, Hou Y, Katina K, Tenkanen M, Juvonen R. Cloning and characterization of a Weissella confusa dextransucrase and its application in high fibre baking. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0116418. [PMID: 25603169 PMCID: PMC4300183 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0116418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2014] [Accepted: 12/08/2014] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Wheat bran offers health benefits as a baking ingredient, but is detrimental to bread textural quality. Dextran production by microbial fermentation improves sourdough bread volume and freshness, but extensive acid production during fermentation may negate this effect. Enzymatic production of dextran in wheat bran was tested to determine if dextran-containing bran could be used in baking without disrupting bread texture. The Weissella confusa VTT E-90392 dextransucrase gene was sequenced and His-tagged dextransucrase Wc392-rDSR was produced in Lactococcus lactis. Purified enzyme was characterized using 14C-sucrose radioisotope and reducing value-based assays, the former yielding Km and Vmax values of 14.7 mM and 8.2 μmol/(mg∙min), respectively, at the pH optimum of 5.4. The structure and size of in vitro dextran product was similar to dextran produced in vivo. Dextran (8.1% dry weight) was produced in wheat bran in 6 h using Wc392-rDSR. Bran with and without dextran was used in wheat baking at 20% supplementation level. Dextran presence improved bread softness and neutralized bran-induced volume loss, clearly demonstrating the potential of using dextransucrases in bran bioprocessing for use in baking.
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- Ilkka Kajala
- VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Espoo, Finland
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Characterization of exopolysaccharide and ropy capsular polysaccharide formation by Weissella. Food Microbiol 2014; 46:418-427. [PMID: 25475311 DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2014.08.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2014] [Revised: 08/04/2014] [Accepted: 08/29/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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With their broad functional properties, lactic acid bacteria derived high molar mass exopolysaccharides (EPS) and oligosaccharides are of great interest for food, medical and pharmaceutical industry. EPS formation by 123 strains of Weissella cibaria and Weissella confusa, was evaluated. Dextran formation from sucrose was observed for all tested strains while 18 strains produced fructan in addition to dextran. Six isolates synthesized a highly ropy polymer from glucose associated with the formation of a cell-bound, capsular polysaccharide (CPS) composed of glucose, O-acetyl groups and two unidentified monomer components. The soluble EPSs of nine strains were identified as low α-1,3-branched dextran, levan and inulin type polymers using NMR. In addition to glucan and fructan, W. confusa produced gluco- and fructooligosaccharides. Partial dextransucrase and fructansucrase sequences were characterized in the selected Weissella strains. Our study reports the first structural characterization of fructan type EPS from Weissella as well as the first Weissella strain producing inulin. Production of more than one EPS-type by single strains may have high potential for development of applications combining EPS technological and nutritional benefits.
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Shukla S, Shi Q, Maina NH, Juvonen M, Maijatenkanen, Goyal A. Weissella confusa Cab3 dextransucrase: properties and in vitro synthesis of dextran and glucooligosaccharides. Carbohydr Polym 2013; 101:554-64. [PMID: 24299811 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2013.09.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2013] [Revised: 09/20/2013] [Accepted: 09/25/2013] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Food-derived Weissella spp. have gained attention during recent years as efficient dextran producers. Weissella confusa Cab3 dextransucrase (WcCab3-DSR) was isolated applying PEG fractionation and used for in vitro synthesis of dextran and glucooligosaccharides. WcCab3-DSR had a molar mass of 178 kDa and was activated by Co(2+) and Ca(2+) ions. Glycerol and Tween 80 enhanced enzyme stability, and its half-life at 30°C increased from 10h to 74 h and 59 h, respectively. The (1)H and (13)C NMR spectral analysis of the produced dextran confirmed the presence of main chain α-(1→6) linkages with only 3.0% of α-(1→3) branching, of which some were elongated. An HPSEC analysis in DMSO revealed a high molecular weight of 1.8 × 10(7)g/mol. Glucooligosaccarides produced through the acceptor reaction with maltose, were analyzed with HPAEC-PAD and ESI-MS/MS. They were a homologous series of isomaltooligosaccharides with reducing end maltose units. To the best of our knowledge, this is a first report on native W. confusa dextransucrase.
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- Shraddha Shukla
- Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781 039, Assam, India
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Mohan Rao TJ, Goyal A. Purification, optimization of assay, and stability studies of dextransucrase isolated from Weissella cibaria JAG8. Prep Biochem Biotechnol 2013; 43:329-41. [PMID: 23464916 DOI: 10.1080/10826068.2012.737400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Dextransucrase-producing (Gen Bank accession no. KC110687) Weissella cibaria JAG8 was isolated from apple. The cell-free extract containing dextransucrase with specific activity of 1.0 U/mg was purified by polyethylene glycol (PEG). A concentration of 33% (v/v) PEG-400 fractionation gave a specific activity of 20.0 U/mg, whereas 15% (w/v) PEG-1500 resulted in a specific activity of 10.6 U/mg. The PEG-400-purified enzyme was further purified by chromatography using a Sephacryl S-300HR column, which resulted in 37-fold purification with 37 U/mg. The non-denaturing sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) of column-purified enzyme showed a single homogenous band of 177 kDa by silver staining. The production of dextran was confirmed by in situ detection of the activity band using periodic acid-Schiff's base staining. The optimum assay conditions for dextransucrase were 35°C, pH 5.4, and 5.0% (w/v) sucrose concentration. The enzyme followed Michaelis-Menten kinetics with Km of 13 mM and Vmax 27.5 U/mg. The enzyme was stable in 10-500 mM sodium acetate buffer, pH 5.4. A 22% increase in enzyme activity was observed with 2 mM magnesium chloride; 64% loss in enzyme activity was observed with 10 mM ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA), whereas a complete loss in activity was observed with 5 M urea. The dextransucrase was stable up to 35°C and pH of 5.4 for 1 hr.
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- T Jagan Mohan Rao
- Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati , Guwahati, Assam, India
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Statistical modeling and optimization for exopolysaccharide production by Lactobacillus confusus in submerged fermentation under high salinity stress. Food Sci Biotechnol 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/s10068-012-0219-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Characterization of a novel dextransucrase from Weissella confusa isolated from sourdough. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2012; 97:5413-22. [DOI: 10.1007/s00253-012-4447-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2012] [Revised: 09/16/2012] [Accepted: 09/17/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Ahmed RZ, Siddiqui K, Arman M, Ahmed N. Characterization of high molecular weight dextran produced by Weissella cibaria CMGDEX3. Carbohydr Polym 2012; 90:441-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2012.05.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2012] [Revised: 05/01/2012] [Accepted: 05/19/2012] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Leemhuis H, Pijning T, Dobruchowska JM, van Leeuwen SS, Kralj S, Dijkstra BW, Dijkhuizen L. Glucansucrases: three-dimensional structures, reactions, mechanism, α-glucan analysis and their implications in biotechnology and food applications. J Biotechnol 2012; 163:250-72. [PMID: 22796091 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2012.06.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 212] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2012] [Revised: 06/13/2012] [Accepted: 06/18/2012] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Glucansucrases are extracellular enzymes that synthesize a wide variety of α-glucan polymers and oligosaccharides, such as dextran. These carbohydrates have found numerous applications in food and health industries, and can be used as pure compounds or even be produced in situ by generally regarded as safe (GRAS) lactic acid bacteria in food applications. Research in the recent years has resulted in big steps forward in the understanding and exploitation of the biocatalytic potential of glucansucrases. This paper provides an overview of glucansucrase enzymes, their recently elucidated crystal structures, their reaction and product specificity, and the structural analysis and applications of α-glucan polymers. Furthermore, we discuss key developments in the understanding of α-glucan polymer formation based on the recently elucidated three-dimensional structures of glucansucrase proteins. Finally we discuss the (potential) applications of α-glucans produced by lactic acid bacteria in food and health related industries.
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- Hans Leemhuis
- Microbial Physiology, Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute-GBB, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 7, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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Ghosh M, Pulicherla KK, Rekha VPB, Raja PK, Sambasiva Rao KRS. Cold active β-galactosidase from Thalassospira sp. 3SC-21 to use in milk lactose hydrolysis: a novel source from deep waters of Bay-of-Bengal. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2012; 28:2859-69. [PMID: 22806727 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-012-1097-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2012] [Accepted: 05/31/2012] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
The cold active β-galactosidase from psychrophilic bacteria accelerate the possibility of outperforming the current commercial β-galactosidase production from mesophilic sources. The present study is carried out to screen and isolate a cold active β-galactosidase producing bacterium from profound marine waters of Bay-of-Bengal and to optimize the factors for lactose hydrolysis in milk. Isolated bacterium 3SC-21 was characterized as marine psychrotolerant, halophile, gram negative, rod shaped strain producing an intracellular cold active β-galactosidase enzyme. Further, based upon the 16S rRNA gene sequence, bacterium 3SC-21 was identified as Thalassospira sp. The isolated strain Thalassospira sp. 3SC-21 had shown the enzyme activity between 4 and 20 °C at pH of 6.5 and the enzyme was completely inactivated at 45 °C. The statistical method, central composite rotatable design of response surface methodology was employed to optimize the hydrolysis of lactose and to reveal the interactions between various factors behind this hydrolysis. It was found that maximum of 80.18 % of lactose in 8 ml of raw milk was hydrolysed at pH of 6.5 at 20 °C in comparison to 40 % of lactose hydrolysis at 40 °C, suggesting that the cold active β-galactosidase from Thalassospira sp. 3SC-21 would be best suited for manufacturing the lactose free dairy products at low temperature.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mrinmoy Ghosh
- Department of Biotechnology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, India
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