l-Isoleucine(L-Ile),a critical branched-chain amino acid with diverse applications in food,pharmaceutical,and cosmetic industries,is difficult to produce efficiently at scale in microbial systems due to metabolic bott...l-Isoleucine(L-Ile),a critical branched-chain amino acid with diverse applications in food,pharmaceutical,and cosmetic industries,is difficult to produce efficiently at scale in microbial systems due to metabolic bottlenecks and cofactor limitations.This study metabolically engineered Escherichia coli BL21(DE3)to develop a whole-cell biocatalyst for efficient L-Ile biosynthesis.Key strategies included screening acetohydroxy acid synthase(AHAS)isoenzymes,identifying ilvGM-encoded AHAS II as the optimal enzyme,relieving feedback inhibition of ilvA(encoding l-threonine dehydratase)through mutant screening,and optimizing genetic circuits(promoter tuning,plasmid copy number).Dual-precursor supplementation revealed l-threonine as a critical factor for suppressing l-valine byproduct.Fed-batch fermentation in a 5 L bioreactor achieved a peak molar conversion rate of 98.4%,yielding 40.1 g/L L-Ile within 36 h.The mass conversion rate(L-Ile/glucose)achieved 0.36 g/g and the production efficiency achieved 1.11 g/L/h,demonstrating the feasibility of whole-cell catalysis.This work provides a robust framework for industrial L-Ile production and transferable strategies for branched-chain amino acid pathway optimization.展开更多
Laccases are multi-copper oxidase enzymes that catalyze the oxidation of different compounds (phenolics and non-phenolics).The scientific literature on laccases is quite extensive,including many basic and applied rese...Laccases are multi-copper oxidase enzymes that catalyze the oxidation of different compounds (phenolics and non-phenolics).The scientific literature on laccases is quite extensive,including many basic and applied research about the structure,functions,mechanism of action and a variety of biotechnological applications of these versatile enzymes.Laccases can be used in various industries/sectors,from the environmental field to the cosmetics industry,including food processing and the textile industry (dyes biodegradation and synthesis).Known as eco-friendly or green enzymes,the application of laccases in biocatalytic processes represents a promising sustainable alternative to conventional methods.Due to the advantages granted by enzyme immobilization,publications on immobilized laccases increased substantially in recent years.Many patents related to the use of laccases are available,however,the real industrial or environmental use of laccases is still challenged by cost-benefit,especially concerning the feasibility of producing this enzyme on a large scale.Although this is a compelling point and the enzyme market is heated,articles on the production and application of laccases usually neglect the economic assessment of the processes.In this review,we present a description of laccases structure and mechanisms of action including the different sources (fungi,bacteria,and plants) for laccases production and tools for laccases evolution and prediction of potential substrates.In addition,we both compare approaches for scaling-up processes with an emphasis on cost reduction and productivity and critically review several immobilization methods for laccases.Following the critical view on production and immobilization,we provide a set of applications for free and immobilized laccases based on articles published within the last five years and patents which may guide future strategies for laccase use and commercialization.展开更多
Surface display is effectively utilized to construct a whole-cell biocatalyst.Codon optimization has been proven to be effective in maximizing production of heterologous proteins in yeast.Here,the cDNA sequence of Rhi...Surface display is effectively utilized to construct a whole-cell biocatalyst.Codon optimization has been proven to be effective in maximizing production of heterologous proteins in yeast.Here,the cDNA sequence of Rhizopus oryzae lipase (ROL) was optimized and synthesized according to the codon bias of Saccharomyces cerevisiae,and based on the Saccharomyces cerevisiae cell surface display system with α-agglutinin as an anchor,recombinant yeast displaying fully codon-optimized ROL with high activity was successfully constructed.Compared with the wild-type ROL-displaying yeast,the activity of the codon-optimized ROL yeast whole-cell biocatalyst (25 U/g dried cells) was 12.8-fold higher in a hydrolysis reaction using p-nitrophenyl palmitate (pNPP) as the substrate.To our knowledge,this was the first attempt to combine the techniques of yeast surface display and codon optimization for whole-cell biocatalyst construction.Consequently,the yeast whole-cell ROL biocatalyst was constructed with high activity.The optimum pH and temperature for the yeast whole-cell ROL biocatalyst were pH 7.0 and 40 °C.Furthermore,this whole-cell biocatalyst was applied to the hydrolysis of tributyrin and the resulted conversion of butyric acid reached 96.91% after 144 h.展开更多
The escalating crisis of polyethylene terephthalate(PET)microplastic contamination in biological wastewater treatment systems is a pressing environmental concern.These microplastics inevitably accumulate in sewage slu...The escalating crisis of polyethylene terephthalate(PET)microplastic contamination in biological wastewater treatment systems is a pressing environmental concern.These microplastics inevitably accumulate in sewage sludge due to the absence of effective removal technologies.Addressing this urgent issue,this study introduces a novel approach using DuraPETase,a potent enzyme with enhanced PET hydrolytic activity at ambient temperatures.Remarkably,this enzyme was successfully secreted from Comamonas testosteroni CNB-1,a dominant species in the active sludge.The secreted DuraPETase showed significant hydrolytic activity toward p-NPB and PET nanoplastics.Furthermore,the CNB-1 derived whole-cell biocatalyst was able to depolymerize PET microplastics under ambient temperature,achieving a degradation efficiency of 9%within 7 days.The CNB-1-based whole biocatalysts were also capable of utilizing PET degradation intermediates,such as terephthalic acid(TPA)and ethylene glycol(EG),and bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-TPA(BHET),for growth.This indicates that it can completely mineralize PET,as opposed to merely breaking it down into smaller molecules.This research highlights the potential of activated sludge as a potent source for insitu microplastic removal.展开更多
The use of biocatalysts is attracting an increasing amount of attention in chemical catalysis.Here,we have shown that bovine serum albumin(BSA),a ubiquitous,inexpensive,non-enzymatic transport protein,can serve as a...The use of biocatalysts is attracting an increasing amount of attention in chemical catalysis.Here,we have shown that bovine serum albumin(BSA),a ubiquitous,inexpensive,non-enzymatic transport protein,can serve as an efficient,retrievable catalyst in the one-pot four-component reaction of aryl aldehydes,malononitrile,hydrazine hydrate,and ethyl acetoacetate for the synthesis of pyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles under mild reaction conditions.The BSA biocatalyst also displayed a high catalytic affinity for acyclic/cyclic ketones to yield the corresponding pyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles or their spirocyclic variants.The BSA could be used for at least five cycles without serious loss of catalytic activity.This novel,efficient protocol has the merits of high yield,operational simplicity,and a relatively benign environmental impact.Moreover,the method extends the promiscuity of BSA as a biocatalyst.展开更多
To research the potential ability of marine-derived actinomycetes to act as biocatalysts, 8 Micromonospora strains and 5 Streptomyces strains were screened. Two recommended media (227 and 1076 media) and 2 modified me...To research the potential ability of marine-derived actinomycetes to act as biocatalysts, 8 Micromonospora strains and 5 Streptomyces strains were screened. Two recommended media (227 and 1076 media) and 2 modified media (1076-25% and P-1076-25% media) for liquid culture of these marine-derived actinomycetes were tested. As a result, 2 Micromonospora strains (Micromonospora sp. NBRC107096 and 107097) cultured with the 1076-25% medium and 2 Streptomyces strains (Streptomyces tateyamensis NBRC105048 and Streptomyces sp. NBRC105896) cultured with P-1076-25% medium showed a good growth. The stereoselective reduction of α-keto esters using these 4 actinomycetes was tested. As a result, it was found that these strains had a reducing activity toward various α-keto esters. The introduction of L-glutamate or sucrose as an additive remarkably increased the conversion ratios in the reduction of substrates by the Micromonospora strain. Furthermore, in the presence of L-alanine, Streptomyces tateyamensis NBRC105048 reduced ethyl pyruvate, ethyl 2-oxobutanoate, ethyl 2-oxopentanoate, ethyl 2-oxohexanoate, and ethyl 3-methyl-2-oxobutyrate to the corresponding α-hydroxy ester with a high conversion ratio and with excellent enantiomeric excess. Thus, we found that these marine-derived actinomycetes have great potential to be used as biocatalysts for stereoselective reduction of carbonyl compounds.展开更多
To examine the potential ability of edible mushrooms to act as biocatalysts, 19 basidiomycete strains were screened. Modified media (PG, O, and PGO medium) for liquid cultivation of these basidiomycete strains were de...To examine the potential ability of edible mushrooms to act as biocatalysts, 19 basidiomycete strains were screened. Modified media (PG, O, and PGO medium) for liquid cultivation of these basidiomycete strains were designed and tested. Wet cells (>10 g) of 4 basidiomycete strains (Pleurotus salmoneostramineus H7, P. salmoneostramineus H13, Ganoderma lucidum NBRC31863, Flammulina velutipes NBRC31862) were harvested from PGO medium for 7 days. The stereoselective reduction of α-keto esters using the 4 strains was tested. It was found that each of these strains had a reducing activity toward 6 aliphatic α-keto esters. In the presence of L-alanine as an additive, the reduction of ethyl 2-oxobutanoate and ethyl 2-oxopentanoete by P. salmoneostramineus H7 produced the corresponding alcohol with a high conversion ratio and with excellent enantiomeric excess (>99% e.e. (R)). Furthermore, ethyl pyruvate, ethyl 2-oxobutanoate, and ethyl 2-oxopentanoate were predominantly reduced to the corresponding (R)-hydroxy ester (>99% e.e.) by G. lucidum. Thus, we found that these edible mushrooms have great potential to be used as biocatalysts for the stereoselective reduction of carbonyl compounds.展开更多
Biocatalysts with lipase activity are increasingly required in different industrial sectors since they promote a large number of reactions with high selectivity and yield under mild conditions,promoting the developmen...Biocatalysts with lipase activity are increasingly required in different industrial sectors since they promote a large number of reactions with high selectivity and yield under mild conditions,promoting the development of more sustainable processes.Lipases derived from the latex of laticiferous plants are receiving increasing attention because they are easy to obtain and inexpensive.In this work,we have studied the synthesis of biocatalysts with lipase activity through the entrapment of microparticles of Araujia sericifera latex in a cross-linked chitosan matrix.The effect of the chitosan solution concentration(3-15 mg/ml),the cross-linking agent solution concentration(0-0.5 mol/l),the cross-linking time(0-60 min),the weight ratio latex microparticles/chitosan(1:1-3:1 wt/weight)and the pH value of the capture medium at the time of adding the latex microparticles(3-6)on the synthesis and activity of biocatalysts was studied.The performance of the entrapped microparticles synthesized under optimal conditions was evaluated in hydrolysis,esterification,and transesterification reactions with extremely promising results.This new biocatalyst showed comparable activity to Novozym 435,but its chemical and mechanical stability was considerably higher.It could be a good competitor for this prestigious commercial biocatalyst.展开更多
Biotransformation of limonene is considered as a promising approach for the production of bioactive compounds.These compounds with excellent aroma characteristics and health benefits,such as perillyl alcohol,carvone,...Biotransformation of limonene is considered as a promising approach for the production of bioactive compounds.These compounds with excellent aroma characteristics and health benefits,such as perillyl alcohol,carvone,andα-terpineol,have great market potential in food,fragrance,cosmetics,pharmaceutical,and agricultural in-dustries.Here,we summarize the products and pathways of limonene biotransformation and highlight the biocatalysts involved in this bioprocess.Numerous microorganisms(e.g.,fungi,bacteria and microalgae),en-zymes isolated from these microorganisms(e.g.,cytochrome P450 enzyme,dehydrogenase,epoxide hydrolase,etc),as well as recombinant cells expressing these enzymes,can degrade and transform limonene into valuable products.Additionally,the extraction and purification of these products from fermentation broth,and their industrial applications are introduced.Finally,the future prospects of limonene biotransformation are discussed.展开更多
Glucose oxidase(GOD)is a widely used enzyme in biotechnology,yet its narrow substrate specificity limits its application in complex bioconversion processes such as agricultural waste valorization.In this study,we empl...Glucose oxidase(GOD)is a widely used enzyme in biotechnology,yet its narrow substrate specificity limits its application in complex bioconversion processes such as agricultural waste valorization.In this study,we employed synthetic biology and protein engineering strategies to engineer a broad-spectrum glucose oxidase from Aureobasidium sp.(AreGOD).Initially,site-directed mutagenesis at N82,a key gatekeeper at the dimer interface,modulated substrate channel geometry,leading to increased catalytic activity towards various sugars,particularly stachyose and xylose.Furthermore,systematic linker engineering between the spore anchor protein CotG and AreGOD revealed that flexible linkers,particularly the(GGGGS)5 repeat(LK3),dramatically expanded the enzyme's substrate spectrum towards various mono-,di-,and oligosaccharides.The optimized spore-displayed AreGOD(CotG-LK3-AreGOD)exhibited strong synergistic effects with cellulase in wheat straw degradation,significantly enhancing the hydrolysis of cellulose,hemicellulose,and lignin.Our work demonstrates an effective and generalizable strategy for engineering substrate-promiscuous oxidases,highlighting the potential of integrative enzyme design for sustainable bioprocessing and agricultural biotechnology.展开更多
Cytochromes P450(P450s or CYPs)constitute a largesuperfamily of heme-thiolate monooxygenases that are ubiquitous in nature.These remarkable enzymes serve as highly versatile biocatalysts capable of mediating selective...Cytochromes P450(P450s or CYPs)constitute a largesuperfamily of heme-thiolate monooxygenases that are ubiquitous in nature.These remarkable enzymes serve as highly versatile biocatalysts capable of mediating selective oxidations across an exceptionally broad range of organic substrates.展开更多
This article summarizes the achievements of the authors' group in the area of biocatalyst catalyzed organic reactions in recent 10 years. A strain of Geotrichum sp. obtained by screening is capable of stereoselect...This article summarizes the achievements of the authors' group in the area of biocatalyst catalyzed organic reactions in recent 10 years. A strain of Geotrichum sp. obtained by screening is capable of stereoselectively reducing a number of carbonyl compounds. In many cases, the stereochemistry is complementary with that obtained by baker's yeast. Therefore, this micro organism provides a useful pathway to the preparation of alcohol compounds with specific configurations. On the other hand, a number of plant sources have been screened for oxynitrilases and the hydrocyanation reactions of various arylcarboxaldehydes have been investigated. A “micro aqueous reaction system' was invented, by which a series of novel optically active cyanohydrins were prepared. On this basis, a high through put continuous reaction system has been designed. This paper also describes examples of the syntheses of bio active compounds by using the optically active compounds obtained from the above mentioned catalytic reactions as precursors.展开更多
The display of enzymes on bacterial surfaces is an interesting approach for immobilising industrially important biocatalysts.In recent years,non-recombinant surface display using food-grade bacteria,such as lactic aci...The display of enzymes on bacterial surfaces is an interesting approach for immobilising industrially important biocatalysts.In recent years,non-recombinant surface display using food-grade bacteria,such as lactic acid bacteria(LAB),have gained interest because of their safety,simplicity,and cost-effectiveness.β-Xylosidase is one of the many biocatalytic enzymes targeted for immobilisation due to its key role in the complete saccharification of lignocellulosic biomass,including xylan hemicellulose.Recently,the xylose-tolerantβ-xylosidase,LfXyl43,was identified in Limosilactobacillus fermentum.LfXyl43 is capable of producing xylose from the degradation of xylo-oligosaccharides(XOS)and beechwood xylan.This study aimed to immobilise this new biocatalyst on the surface of LAB-derived bacteria-like particles(BLP)and investigate its applicability and reusability in the degradation of xylan hemicellulose.Additionally,the influence of the anchor position and the presence of linker peptides on the display and activity of theβ-xylosidase was investigated.Four expression vectors were constructed to express different anchor-xylosidase fusion proteins.Upon expression and purification,all anchor-xylosidase fusion proteins were active towards the artificial substrate p-nitrophenyl-β-D-xylopyranoside.In addition,all anchor-xylosidase fusion proteins were successfully displayed on the surface of BLP.However,only theβ-xylosidases with linker peptide showed hydrolytic activity after immobilisation on BLP.BLP displayingβ-xylosidases demonstrated high activity against XOS and beechwood xylan,thereby producing high amounts of xylose.Moreover,the immobilised enzyme demonstrated reusability across several bioconversion cycles.Overall,this study highlights the potential industrial application of surface-displayedβ-xylosidase for the effective degradation of lignocellulosic biomass.展开更多
Laccases belongs to multinuclear copper-containing oxidase and can act on a variety of aromatic and non-aromatic compounds.Due to their broad substrate specificity,they are considered as a promising candidate in vario...Laccases belongs to multinuclear copper-containing oxidase and can act on a variety of aromatic and non-aromatic compounds.Due to their broad substrate specificity,they are considered as a promising candidate in various industrial and biotechnological sectors.They are regarded as a“Green Tool”/“Green Catalyst”in biotechnology.The present review focuses on structure,reaction mechanism,categories,applications,economic feasibility,limitations,and future prospects of fungal laccases.Thus,this review would help in understanding laccases along with the areas,which has not been focused and requires attention.Since past,immense work has been carried out on laccases:yet,new discoveries and application are ever increasing which includes bio-fuel,bio-sensor,fiber board synthesis,bioremediation,clinical,textile industry,food,cosmetics,and many more.Hence,it can be stated that fungal laccase is an enzyme which is“discovered but yet undiscovered”.展开更多
By the addition of rice wine koji,enhancement of the reactivity was observed for the baker's yeast reduction ofβ-keto esters into(S)-β-hydroxy esters with high enantiomeric purity(73-98%).
A new biocatalyst route for the synthesis of a conducting polyaniline(PANI)/lignosulfonate(LGS)complex was presented.Four different catalysts such as hemoglobin(Hb),5,10,15,20-tetrakis(meso-hydroxyphenyl)porphyrin,iro...A new biocatalyst route for the synthesis of a conducting polyaniline(PANI)/lignosulfonate(LGS)complex was presented.Four different catalysts such as hemoglobin(Hb),5,10,15,20-tetrakis(meso-hydroxyphenyl)porphyrin,iron(II)tetrasulfophthalocyanine and ferric chloride were used to polymerize aniline in the presence of a natural polyelectrolytes template LGS.The experimental results show that Hb is an effective catalyst in this case and the synthesis is simple,and the conditions are mild in that the polymerization may be carried out in lower pH(1.0-4.0)buffered solution and optimal pH of 2.0.Varying concentrations of aniline,LGS and H2O2 in feed the favorable conditions for the production of PANI were determined.UV-vis absorption,FTIR,elemental analysis,conductivity,cyclic voltammetry and thermogravimetric analyses confirm the formation of thermally stable and electroactive PANI.展开更多
A novel method of preparing pyruvate from DL-lactate catalyzed by enzymes from a bacterial strain of Pseudomonas sp. SM-6 was proposed. Catalytic processes of cell-free extract enzymes and immobilized enzymes were eva...A novel method of preparing pyruvate from DL-lactate catalyzed by enzymes from a bacterial strain of Pseudomonas sp. SM-6 was proposed. Catalytic processes of cell-free extract enzymes and immobilized enzymes were evaluated. The kinetic data were studied, too.展开更多
基金supported by the Foundation for Innovative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32021005)National First-class Discipline Program of Light Industry Technology and Engineering(QGJC20230102).
摘要l-Isoleucine(L-Ile),a critical branched-chain amino acid with diverse applications in food,pharmaceutical,and cosmetic industries,is difficult to produce efficiently at scale in microbial systems due to metabolic bottlenecks and cofactor limitations.This study metabolically engineered Escherichia coli BL21(DE3)to develop a whole-cell biocatalyst for efficient L-Ile biosynthesis.Key strategies included screening acetohydroxy acid synthase(AHAS)isoenzymes,identifying ilvGM-encoded AHAS II as the optimal enzyme,relieving feedback inhibition of ilvA(encoding l-threonine dehydratase)through mutant screening,and optimizing genetic circuits(promoter tuning,plasmid copy number).Dual-precursor supplementation revealed l-threonine as a critical factor for suppressing l-valine byproduct.Fed-batch fermentation in a 5 L bioreactor achieved a peak molar conversion rate of 98.4%,yielding 40.1 g/L L-Ile within 36 h.The mass conversion rate(L-Ile/glucose)achieved 0.36 g/g and the production efficiency achieved 1.11 g/L/h,demonstrating the feasibility of whole-cell catalysis.This work provides a robust framework for industrial L-Ile production and transferable strategies for branched-chain amino acid pathway optimization.
基金funding from Foundation for the Coordination and Improvement of Higher Level or Education Personnel(CAPES)the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development(CNPq).
摘要Laccases are multi-copper oxidase enzymes that catalyze the oxidation of different compounds (phenolics and non-phenolics).The scientific literature on laccases is quite extensive,including many basic and applied research about the structure,functions,mechanism of action and a variety of biotechnological applications of these versatile enzymes.Laccases can be used in various industries/sectors,from the environmental field to the cosmetics industry,including food processing and the textile industry (dyes biodegradation and synthesis).Known as eco-friendly or green enzymes,the application of laccases in biocatalytic processes represents a promising sustainable alternative to conventional methods.Due to the advantages granted by enzyme immobilization,publications on immobilized laccases increased substantially in recent years.Many patents related to the use of laccases are available,however,the real industrial or environmental use of laccases is still challenged by cost-benefit,especially concerning the feasibility of producing this enzyme on a large scale.Although this is a compelling point and the enzyme market is heated,articles on the production and application of laccases usually neglect the economic assessment of the processes.In this review,we present a description of laccases structure and mechanisms of action including the different sources (fungi,bacteria,and plants) for laccases production and tools for laccases evolution and prediction of potential substrates.In addition,we both compare approaches for scaling-up processes with an emphasis on cost reduction and productivity and critically review several immobilization methods for laccases.Following the critical view on production and immobilization,we provide a set of applications for free and immobilized laccases based on articles published within the last five years and patents which may guide future strategies for laccase use and commercialization.
基金Project supported by the National High-Tech R & D Program (863) of China (No. 2006AA10Z308)the National Science Foundation of China (No. 20776130)+1 种基金the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (No. Y4090309)the Zhejiang Provincial Science and Technology Program of China (No. 2009C32009)
摘要Surface display is effectively utilized to construct a whole-cell biocatalyst.Codon optimization has been proven to be effective in maximizing production of heterologous proteins in yeast.Here,the cDNA sequence of Rhizopus oryzae lipase (ROL) was optimized and synthesized according to the codon bias of Saccharomyces cerevisiae,and based on the Saccharomyces cerevisiae cell surface display system with α-agglutinin as an anchor,recombinant yeast displaying fully codon-optimized ROL with high activity was successfully constructed.Compared with the wild-type ROL-displaying yeast,the activity of the codon-optimized ROL yeast whole-cell biocatalyst (25 U/g dried cells) was 12.8-fold higher in a hydrolysis reaction using p-nitrophenyl palmitate (pNPP) as the substrate.To our knowledge,this was the first attempt to combine the techniques of yeast surface display and codon optimization for whole-cell biocatalyst construction.Consequently,the yeast whole-cell ROL biocatalyst was constructed with high activity.The optimum pH and temperature for the yeast whole-cell ROL biocatalyst were pH 7.0 and 40 °C.Furthermore,this whole-cell biocatalyst was applied to the hydrolysis of tributyrin and the resulted conversion of butyric acid reached 96.91% after 144 h.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2019YFA0905500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21978129,31961133017)+2 种基金the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement no.870294 for the project MIX-UPthe Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China for Excellent Young Scholars(BK20211591)the Jiangsu Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Bio-Manufacture(XTB2203).
摘要The escalating crisis of polyethylene terephthalate(PET)microplastic contamination in biological wastewater treatment systems is a pressing environmental concern.These microplastics inevitably accumulate in sewage sludge due to the absence of effective removal technologies.Addressing this urgent issue,this study introduces a novel approach using DuraPETase,a potent enzyme with enhanced PET hydrolytic activity at ambient temperatures.Remarkably,this enzyme was successfully secreted from Comamonas testosteroni CNB-1,a dominant species in the active sludge.The secreted DuraPETase showed significant hydrolytic activity toward p-NPB and PET nanoplastics.Furthermore,the CNB-1 derived whole-cell biocatalyst was able to depolymerize PET microplastics under ambient temperature,achieving a degradation efficiency of 9%within 7 days.The CNB-1-based whole biocatalysts were also capable of utilizing PET degradation intermediates,such as terephthalic acid(TPA)and ethylene glycol(EG),and bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-TPA(BHET),for growth.This indicates that it can completely mineralize PET,as opposed to merely breaking it down into smaller molecules.This research highlights the potential of activated sludge as a potent source for insitu microplastic removal.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21372099,21072077)the the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(10151063201000051,8151063201000016)~~
摘要The use of biocatalysts is attracting an increasing amount of attention in chemical catalysis.Here,we have shown that bovine serum albumin(BSA),a ubiquitous,inexpensive,non-enzymatic transport protein,can serve as an efficient,retrievable catalyst in the one-pot four-component reaction of aryl aldehydes,malononitrile,hydrazine hydrate,and ethyl acetoacetate for the synthesis of pyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles under mild reaction conditions.The BSA biocatalyst also displayed a high catalytic affinity for acyclic/cyclic ketones to yield the corresponding pyrano[2,3-c]pyrazoles or their spirocyclic variants.The BSA could be used for at least five cycles without serious loss of catalytic activity.This novel,efficient protocol has the merits of high yield,operational simplicity,and a relatively benign environmental impact.Moreover,the method extends the promiscuity of BSA as a biocatalyst.
摘要To research the potential ability of marine-derived actinomycetes to act as biocatalysts, 8 Micromonospora strains and 5 Streptomyces strains were screened. Two recommended media (227 and 1076 media) and 2 modified media (1076-25% and P-1076-25% media) for liquid culture of these marine-derived actinomycetes were tested. As a result, 2 Micromonospora strains (Micromonospora sp. NBRC107096 and 107097) cultured with the 1076-25% medium and 2 Streptomyces strains (Streptomyces tateyamensis NBRC105048 and Streptomyces sp. NBRC105896) cultured with P-1076-25% medium showed a good growth. The stereoselective reduction of α-keto esters using these 4 actinomycetes was tested. As a result, it was found that these strains had a reducing activity toward various α-keto esters. The introduction of L-glutamate or sucrose as an additive remarkably increased the conversion ratios in the reduction of substrates by the Micromonospora strain. Furthermore, in the presence of L-alanine, Streptomyces tateyamensis NBRC105048 reduced ethyl pyruvate, ethyl 2-oxobutanoate, ethyl 2-oxopentanoate, ethyl 2-oxohexanoate, and ethyl 3-methyl-2-oxobutyrate to the corresponding α-hydroxy ester with a high conversion ratio and with excellent enantiomeric excess. Thus, we found that these marine-derived actinomycetes have great potential to be used as biocatalysts for stereoselective reduction of carbonyl compounds.
摘要To examine the potential ability of edible mushrooms to act as biocatalysts, 19 basidiomycete strains were screened. Modified media (PG, O, and PGO medium) for liquid cultivation of these basidiomycete strains were designed and tested. Wet cells (>10 g) of 4 basidiomycete strains (Pleurotus salmoneostramineus H7, P. salmoneostramineus H13, Ganoderma lucidum NBRC31863, Flammulina velutipes NBRC31862) were harvested from PGO medium for 7 days. The stereoselective reduction of α-keto esters using the 4 strains was tested. It was found that each of these strains had a reducing activity toward 6 aliphatic α-keto esters. In the presence of L-alanine as an additive, the reduction of ethyl 2-oxobutanoate and ethyl 2-oxopentanoete by P. salmoneostramineus H7 produced the corresponding alcohol with a high conversion ratio and with excellent enantiomeric excess (>99% e.e. (R)). Furthermore, ethyl pyruvate, ethyl 2-oxobutanoate, and ethyl 2-oxopentanoate were predominantly reduced to the corresponding (R)-hydroxy ester (>99% e.e.) by G. lucidum. Thus, we found that these edible mushrooms have great potential to be used as biocatalysts for the stereoselective reduction of carbonyl compounds.
基金funded by the Agencia Nacional de Promoción Científica y Tecnológica(National Agency of Scientific and Technological Promotion,Argentina),grants PICT 2018-03425,and PICT 2021-I-INVI-00207the Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas(National Council for Scientific,grants and Technological Research)grants PIP-2022-11220210100951,and PIBAA-2022-28720210100641,and the Universidad Nacional del Sur,grant PGI-24/M185.
摘要Biocatalysts with lipase activity are increasingly required in different industrial sectors since they promote a large number of reactions with high selectivity and yield under mild conditions,promoting the development of more sustainable processes.Lipases derived from the latex of laticiferous plants are receiving increasing attention because they are easy to obtain and inexpensive.In this work,we have studied the synthesis of biocatalysts with lipase activity through the entrapment of microparticles of Araujia sericifera latex in a cross-linked chitosan matrix.The effect of the chitosan solution concentration(3-15 mg/ml),the cross-linking agent solution concentration(0-0.5 mol/l),the cross-linking time(0-60 min),the weight ratio latex microparticles/chitosan(1:1-3:1 wt/weight)and the pH value of the capture medium at the time of adding the latex microparticles(3-6)on the synthesis and activity of biocatalysts was studied.The performance of the entrapped microparticles synthesized under optimal conditions was evaluated in hydrolysis,esterification,and transesterification reactions with extremely promising results.This new biocatalyst showed comparable activity to Novozym 435,but its chemical and mechanical stability was considerably higher.It could be a good competitor for this prestigious commercial biocatalyst.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Founda-tion of China(grant number 32101868)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(grant number 2024M760795)+8 种基金the CNTC Research Program(grant number 110202403006)Joint Fund Project of Science and Technology R&D Plan of Henan Province(grant number 242103810080)the Food Engineering Technology Research Center/Key Laboratory of Henan Province,Henan University of Technology(grant number GO202420)Cultivation Programme for Young Backbone Teachers in Henan University of Technology(grant number 21421235)Natural Science Fund of Zhengzhou Science and Technology Bureau(grant number 22ZZRDZX26)Henan University of Technology Post-doctoral Scientific Research Fund(grant number 21450084)Henan Province Key R&D Special Project(grant number 231111111800,251111113400)Henan University of Technology Talent Introduction Fund(grant number 2021BS054)Cultivation Project of Tuoxin Team in Henan University of Technology(grant number 2024TXTD07).
摘要Biotransformation of limonene is considered as a promising approach for the production of bioactive compounds.These compounds with excellent aroma characteristics and health benefits,such as perillyl alcohol,carvone,andα-terpineol,have great market potential in food,fragrance,cosmetics,pharmaceutical,and agricultural in-dustries.Here,we summarize the products and pathways of limonene biotransformation and highlight the biocatalysts involved in this bioprocess.Numerous microorganisms(e.g.,fungi,bacteria and microalgae),en-zymes isolated from these microorganisms(e.g.,cytochrome P450 enzyme,dehydrogenase,epoxide hydrolase,etc),as well as recombinant cells expressing these enzymes,can degrade and transform limonene into valuable products.Additionally,the extraction and purification of these products from fermentation broth,and their industrial applications are introduced.Finally,the future prospects of limonene biotransformation are discussed.
基金financially supported by the national key research and development program(2021YFA0910402)Zhenjiang Science&Technology Program(Grant No.CN2024001)Jiangsu Province Carbon Peak Carbon Neutral Science and Technology Innovation Project(Modern Agriculture),underGrant number(BE2023399).
摘要Glucose oxidase(GOD)is a widely used enzyme in biotechnology,yet its narrow substrate specificity limits its application in complex bioconversion processes such as agricultural waste valorization.In this study,we employed synthetic biology and protein engineering strategies to engineer a broad-spectrum glucose oxidase from Aureobasidium sp.(AreGOD).Initially,site-directed mutagenesis at N82,a key gatekeeper at the dimer interface,modulated substrate channel geometry,leading to increased catalytic activity towards various sugars,particularly stachyose and xylose.Furthermore,systematic linker engineering between the spore anchor protein CotG and AreGOD revealed that flexible linkers,particularly the(GGGGS)5 repeat(LK3),dramatically expanded the enzyme's substrate spectrum towards various mono-,di-,and oligosaccharides.The optimized spore-displayed AreGOD(CotG-LK3-AreGOD)exhibited strong synergistic effects with cellulase in wheat straw degradation,significantly enhancing the hydrolysis of cellulose,hemicellulose,and lignin.Our work demonstrates an effective and generalizable strategy for engineering substrate-promiscuous oxidases,highlighting the potential of integrative enzyme design for sustainable bioprocessing and agricultural biotechnology.
摘要Cytochromes P450(P450s or CYPs)constitute a largesuperfamily of heme-thiolate monooxygenases that are ubiquitous in nature.These remarkable enzymes serve as highly versatile biocatalysts capable of mediating selective oxidations across an exceptionally broad range of organic substrates.
基金theNationalNaturalScienceFoundationofChinaandStateMinistryofScienceandTechnology (No .G2 0 0 0 0 775 0 6)
摘要This article summarizes the achievements of the authors' group in the area of biocatalyst catalyzed organic reactions in recent 10 years. A strain of Geotrichum sp. obtained by screening is capable of stereoselectively reducing a number of carbonyl compounds. In many cases, the stereochemistry is complementary with that obtained by baker's yeast. Therefore, this micro organism provides a useful pathway to the preparation of alcohol compounds with specific configurations. On the other hand, a number of plant sources have been screened for oxynitrilases and the hydrocyanation reactions of various arylcarboxaldehydes have been investigated. A “micro aqueous reaction system' was invented, by which a series of novel optically active cyanohydrins were prepared. On this basis, a high through put continuous reaction system has been designed. This paper also describes examples of the syntheses of bio active compounds by using the optically active compounds obtained from the above mentioned catalytic reactions as precursors.
基金supported by Korea Institute of Planning and Evaluation for Technology in Food,Agriculture,Forestry and Fisheries(IPET)through the High Value-added Food Technology Development Program,funded by the Ministry of Agriculture,Food and Rural Affairs(MAFRAGrant Number:321035052HD020)supported by Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Education(NRF-RS-2023-00275307).
摘要The display of enzymes on bacterial surfaces is an interesting approach for immobilising industrially important biocatalysts.In recent years,non-recombinant surface display using food-grade bacteria,such as lactic acid bacteria(LAB),have gained interest because of their safety,simplicity,and cost-effectiveness.β-Xylosidase is one of the many biocatalytic enzymes targeted for immobilisation due to its key role in the complete saccharification of lignocellulosic biomass,including xylan hemicellulose.Recently,the xylose-tolerantβ-xylosidase,LfXyl43,was identified in Limosilactobacillus fermentum.LfXyl43 is capable of producing xylose from the degradation of xylo-oligosaccharides(XOS)and beechwood xylan.This study aimed to immobilise this new biocatalyst on the surface of LAB-derived bacteria-like particles(BLP)and investigate its applicability and reusability in the degradation of xylan hemicellulose.Additionally,the influence of the anchor position and the presence of linker peptides on the display and activity of theβ-xylosidase was investigated.Four expression vectors were constructed to express different anchor-xylosidase fusion proteins.Upon expression and purification,all anchor-xylosidase fusion proteins were active towards the artificial substrate p-nitrophenyl-β-D-xylopyranoside.In addition,all anchor-xylosidase fusion proteins were successfully displayed on the surface of BLP.However,only theβ-xylosidases with linker peptide showed hydrolytic activity after immobilisation on BLP.BLP displayingβ-xylosidases demonstrated high activity against XOS and beechwood xylan,thereby producing high amounts of xylose.Moreover,the immobilised enzyme demonstrated reusability across several bioconversion cycles.Overall,this study highlights the potential industrial application of surface-displayedβ-xylosidase for the effective degradation of lignocellulosic biomass.
基金supported by a DBT(Grant No.BT/304/NE/TBP/2012)Central University of Rajasthan,Ajmer,India.
摘要Laccases belongs to multinuclear copper-containing oxidase and can act on a variety of aromatic and non-aromatic compounds.Due to their broad substrate specificity,they are considered as a promising candidate in various industrial and biotechnological sectors.They are regarded as a“Green Tool”/“Green Catalyst”in biotechnology.The present review focuses on structure,reaction mechanism,categories,applications,economic feasibility,limitations,and future prospects of fungal laccases.Thus,this review would help in understanding laccases along with the areas,which has not been focused and requires attention.Since past,immense work has been carried out on laccases:yet,new discoveries and application are ever increasing which includes bio-fuel,bio-sensor,fiber board synthesis,bioremediation,clinical,textile industry,food,cosmetics,and many more.Hence,it can be stated that fungal laccase is an enzyme which is“discovered but yet undiscovered”.
摘要By the addition of rice wine koji,enhancement of the reactivity was observed for the baker's yeast reduction ofβ-keto esters into(S)-β-hydroxy esters with high enantiomeric purity(73-98%).
基金Funded by the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(No.07JJ6020)
摘要A new biocatalyst route for the synthesis of a conducting polyaniline(PANI)/lignosulfonate(LGS)complex was presented.Four different catalysts such as hemoglobin(Hb),5,10,15,20-tetrakis(meso-hydroxyphenyl)porphyrin,iron(II)tetrasulfophthalocyanine and ferric chloride were used to polymerize aniline in the presence of a natural polyelectrolytes template LGS.The experimental results show that Hb is an effective catalyst in this case and the synthesis is simple,and the conditions are mild in that the polymerization may be carried out in lower pH(1.0-4.0)buffered solution and optimal pH of 2.0.Varying concentrations of aniline,LGS and H2O2 in feed the favorable conditions for the production of PANI were determined.UV-vis absorption,FTIR,elemental analysis,conductivity,cyclic voltammetry and thermogravimetric analyses confirm the formation of thermally stable and electroactive PANI.
摘要A novel method of preparing pyruvate from DL-lactate catalyzed by enzymes from a bacterial strain of Pseudomonas sp. SM-6 was proposed. Catalytic processes of cell-free extract enzymes and immobilized enzymes were evaluated. The kinetic data were studied, too.