Characterization of a thermostable alpha-amylase from a thermophilic Streptomyces megasporus strain SD12

An extracellular alpha-amylase (1,4-alpha D-glucan glucan hydrolase; EC 3.2.1.1) was isolated from the cell free broth of Streptomyces megasporus SD12 grown in glucose, soluble starch and raw starch. The enzyme was purified 55-fold with a specific activity of 847.33 U mg-1 of protein and with a yield of 36% activity. The apparent molecular mass of the enzyme was 97 kDa, as estimated by SDS-PAGE. The pI of the enzyme was 5.4 and it was stable at a pH range of 5.5 to 8.5 with an optimum pH 6. The enzyme was stable upto 85 degrees C with a half life of 60 min. With soluble starch as substrate the enzyme exhibited a K(m) and kcat value of 4.4 mg ml-1 and 2335 U min-1 mg-1 of protein respectively. The major end products of starch hydrolysis were maltotriose and maltose depending on the incubation period. The production of the enzyme with agricultural wastes as substrates was 643 to 804 U min-1 mg-1 of protein in submerged fermentation whereas solid state fermentation could produce only 206 U min-1 mg-1 of protein.     

Characterization of a thermostable and solvent-tolerant laccase produced by Streptomyces sp. LAO

Objectives

Decaying wood samples were collected, and actinomycetes were isolated and screened for laccase production. The identity of the efficient laccase-producing isolate was confirmed by using a molecular approach. Fermentation conditions for laccase production were optimized, and laccase biochemical properties were studied.

Results

Based on the 16S rRNA gene sequencing and phylogenetic analysis, the isolate coded as HWP₃ was identified as Streptomyces sp. LAO. The time-course study showed that the isolate optimally produced laccase at 84 h with 40.58?±?2.35 U/mL activity. The optimized physicochemical conditions consisted of pH 5.0, ferulic acid (0.04%; v/v), pine back (0.2 g/L), urea (1.0 g/L), and lactose (1 g/L). Streptomyces sp. LAO laccase was optimally active at pH and temperature of 8.0 and 90 °C, respectively, with remarkable pH and thermal stability. Furthermore, the enzyme had a sufficient tolerance for organic solvents after 16 h of preincubation, with laccase activity?>?70%. Additionally, the laccase maintained considerable residual activity after pretreatment with 100 mM of chemical agents, including sodium dodecyl sulphate (69.93?±?0.89%), ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (93.1?±?7.85%), NaN₃ (96.28?±?3.34%) and urea (106.03?±?10.72%).

Conclusion

The laccase's pH and thermal stability; and robust catalytic efficiency in the presence of organic solvents suggest its industrial and biotechnological application potentials for the sustainable development of green chemistry.

     

Characterization of thermostable lipase from thermophilic Geobacillus sp. TW1

A novel lipase-producing thermophilic strain TW1, assigned to Geobacillus sp. TW1 based on 16S rRNA sequence, was isolated from a hot spring in China. Based on this strain, a lipase gene encoding 417 amino acids was cloned. Subsequently, the lipase gene was expressed in Escherichia coli and purified as a fusion protein with glutathione S-transferase. The results showed that the recombinant lipase had an activity optimum at 40 degrees C and pH at 7.0-8.0. It was active up to 90 degrees C at pH 7.5, and stable over a wide pH ranging from 6.0 to 9.0. The recombinant lipase was stable in 1 mM enzyme inhibitors (EDTA, 2-ME, SDS, PMSF or DTT), as well as in 0.1% detergents (Tween 20, Chaps or Triton X-100). Its catalytic function was enhanced in the presence of Ca(2+), Mg(2+), Zn(2+), Fe(2+) or Fe(3+), but inhibited by Cu(2+), Mn(2+), and Li(+). By comparison with the crude lipase, the recombinant lipase had similar properties and was characteristic of thermostable enzymes. Our study presented a rapid overexpression and purification of the lipase gene from thermophile, aimed at improving the enzyme yield for industrial applications.     

Characterization of a thermostable Bacillus stearothermophilus alpha-amylase

Liquefying-type Bacillus stearothermophilus alpha-amylase was characterized. The coding gene was cloned in Bacillus subtilis and the enzyme was produced in three different host organisms: B. stearothermophilus, B. subtilis, and Escherichia coli. Properties of the purified enzyme were similar irrespective of the host. Temperature optimum was at 70-80 degrees C and pH optimum at 5.0-6.0. The enzyme was stable for 1 h in the pH range 6.0-7.5 at 80 degrees C. The enzyme was stabilized by Ca2+, Na+, and bovine serum albumin. About 50% of the activity remained after heating at 70 degrees C for 5 days or 45 min at 90 degrees C. Metal ions Cd2+, Cu2+, Hg2+, Pb2+, and Zn2+ were inhibitory, whereas EDTA, ethylene glycol bis(beta-aminoethyl ether) N,N,N',N'-tetraacetic acid, and Tendamistat were without effect. The enzyme was fully active after treatment in acetone or ethanol at 55 or 70 degrees C, respectively, for 30 min. Sodium dodecyl sulfate (1%) did not affect stability, whereas 6 M urea denatured totally at 70 degrees C. The Km value for soluble starch was 14 mg/ml. Mr is 59,000 and pI 8.8. The only difference between the enzymes produced in different hosts was in signal peptide processing.     

Production and characterization of a thermostable alpha-amylase from Nocardiopsis sp. endophyte of yam bean

Thermostable amylolytic enzymes have been currently investigated to improve industrial processes of starch degradation. Studies on production of alpha-amylase by Nocardiopsis sp., an endophytic actinomycete isolated from yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus L. Urban), showed that higher enzyme levels were obtained at the end of the logarithmic growth phase after incubation for 72 h at pH 8.6. Maximum activity of alpha-amylase was obtained at pH 5.0 and 70 degrees C. The isolated enzyme exhibited thermostable properties as indicated by retention of 100% of residual activity at 70 degrees C, and 50% of residual activity at 90 degrees C for 10 min. Extracellular enzyme from Nocardiopsis sp. was purified by fractional precipitation with ammonium sulphate. After 60% saturation produced 1130 U mg-1 protein and yield was 28% with purification 2.7-fold. The enzyme produced by Nocardiopsis sp. has potential for industrial applications.     

Characterization and molecular cloning of a novel endoglucanase from Trichoderma sp. C-4

A fungal strain, C-4, was isolated from etiolated leaves. Based on taxonomic studies, the fungus C-4 can be classified as a strain of Trichoderma species. When strain C-4 was cultured in Mandels medium at 28°C for 6 days, the enzyme activities detected in the broth corresponded to 8.2 U/ml (28.1 U/mg) carboxymethylcellulase activity. An endoglucanase (EG; F-I-II) was purified from the culture filtrate of the strain through a four-step procedure—chromatography on Sephacryl S-200, DEAE-Sephadex A-50, Con A-Sepharose, and Chromatofocusing on Mono-P (HPLC). The molecular weight of this EG, which was called C4endoII, was determined to be about 51 kDa. The optimum temperature and pH of C4endoII were 50°C and 5.0, respectively. Incubation at 50°C for 24 h did not destroy the cellulose degradation activity. Amino acid sequence analysis revealed the N-terminal sequence of an internal peptide of C4endoII to be Phe-Ala-Gly-Ile-Asn-Ile-Ala-Gly-Phe-Asp-Phe, which is homologous to EGII from Trichoderma reesei. A C4endoII cDNA (C4endoII) was cloned from a cDNA library constructed using the mRNA of the strain cultivated in a cellulase-induction medium. The deduced protein sequence of C4endoII was 417 amino acids long and had a putative signal sequence of 21 amino acids with a predicted cleavage site after Ala-21. A single potential N-glycosylation site was present in the amino acid sequence.     

Characterization of a xylanolytic complex from Streptomyces sp.

Streptomyces sp. DSM 41796 produced four major extracellular xylanases with Mr of 145, 120, 60 and 45 kDa. Those of 145 and 60 kDa formed a heterodimer. All xylanases, except that of 120 kDa, were induced by xylose, d-arabinose or sucrose, while commercial xylans induced the 60 kDa xylanase in a major proportion than others, and sugar-cane bagasse pith or lemon peel induced predominantly the 45 kDa xylanase.     

Cloning of a thermostable alpha-amylase gene from Thermomonospora curvata and its expression in Streptomyces lividans

The gene from Thermomonospora curvata CCM 3312 coding for thermostable alpha-amylase (tam) has been cloned in Streptomyces lividans TK 24 and localized to a 2.6 kb HindIII-BamHI fragment of DNA. The data presented here show that the tam gene is expressed at a high level in S. lividans and that the protein is efficiently excreted.     

Characterisation of a thermostable alpha-amylase from Bacillus brevis.

Biochemical characterization of a novel heat-stable alpha-amylase, produced by a thermophilic strain of Bacillus brevis, has been made. The pattern of the enzyme action on different substrates was studied. It was found that reducing groups were rapidly liberated from amylopectin, soluble and insoluble starch compared to amylose and glycogen. B. brevis alpha-amylase acted via endo-attack producing mainly maltopentaose during the first hour of hydrolysis. The enzyme showed high activity towards maltohexaose and maltoheptaose. The alpha-amylase from B. brevis had a neutral pI and was found to be a glycoprotein, containing 9.2% (by mass) neutral sugars. The enzyme protein possessed a unique high glycine content. Calcium or sodium ions in appropriate concentrations were required for enzyme thermostability.     

Production and characterization of thermostable xylanase and pectinase from Streptomyces sp. QG-11-3

Streptomyces sp. QG-11-3, which produces a cellulase-free thermostable xylanase (96 IU ml⁻¹) and a pectinase (46 IU ml⁻¹), was isolated on Horikoshi medium supplemented with 1% w/v wheat bran. Carbon sources that favored xylanase production were rice bran (82 IU ml⁻¹) and birch-wood xylan (81 IU ml⁻¹); pectinase production was also stimulated by pectin and cotton seed cake (34 IU ml⁻¹ each). The partially purified xylanase and pectinase were optimally active at 60°C. Both enzymes were 100% stable at 50°C for more than 24 h. The half-lives of xylanase and pectinase at 70, 75 and 80°C were 90, 75 and 9 min, and 90, 53 and 7 min, respectively. The optimum pH values for xylanase and pectinase were 8.6 and 3.0, respectively, at 60°C. Xylanase and pectinase were stable over a broad pH range between 5.4 and 9.4 and 2.0 to 9.0, respectively, retaining more than 85% of their activity. Ca²⁺ stimulated the activity of both enzymes up to 7%, whereas Cd²⁺, Co²⁺, Cr³⁺, iodoacetic acid and iodoacetamide inhibited xylanase up to 35% and pectinase up to 63%; at 1 mM, Hg²⁺ inhibited both enzymes completely. Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology (2000) 24, 396–402. Received 29 September 1999/ Accepted in revised form 02 February 2000     

Molecular cloning and expression in Streptomyces lividans of a proteinous alpha-amylase inhibitor (HaimII) gene from Streptomyces griseosporeus

The gene encoding a proteinous alpha-amylase inhibitor (HaimII) of Streptomyces griseosporeus YM-25 has been cloned in Escherichia coli K12 using a deoxyinosine-containing synthetic oligonucleotide as the probe. A 1.6 kilobases BamHI fragment was confirmed to hybridize with the probe and subcloned in an E. coli-S. lividans shuttle vector. The plasmid clone was transferred into S. lividans by transformation. An appreciable amount of alpha-amylase inhibitor activity was found in the culture medium of S. lividans harboring the plasmid. As the specificity was indistinguishable from that of HaimII produced by the original S. griseosporeus strain, we concluded that the HaimII protein was synthesized in S. lividans and excreted into the medium.     

New action pattern of a maltose-forming alpha-amylase from Streptomyces sp. and its possible application in bakery

An a-Amylase (EC 3.2.1.1) was purified that catalyses the production of a high level of maltose from starch without the attendant production of glucose. The enzyme was produced extracellularly by thermophilic Streptomyces sp. that was isolated from Thailand's soil. Purification was achieved by alcohol precipitation, DEAE-Cellulose, and Gel filtration chromatographies. The purified enzyme exhibited maximum activity at pH 6-7 and 60 degrees C. It had a relative molecular mass of 45 kDa, as determined by SDS-PAGE. The hydrolysis products from starch had alpha-anomeric forms, as determined by 1H-NMR. This maltose-forming alpha-Amylase completely hydrolyzed the soluble starch to produce a high level of maltose, representing up to 90%. It hydrolyzed maltotetrose and maltotriose to primarily produce maltose (82% and 62% respectively) without the attendant production of glucose. The high maltose level as a final end-product from starch and maltooligosaccharides, and the unique action pattern of this enzyme, indicate an unusual maltose-forming system. After the addition of the enzyme in the bread-baking process, the bread's volume increased and kept its softness longer than when the bread had no enzyme.     

Characterization of a thermostable xylanase from an alkaliphilic Bacillus sp.

A xylanase gene (xyn10) from alkaliphilic Bacillus sp. N16-5 was cloned and expressed in Pichia pastoris. The deduced amino acid sequence has 85% identity with xylanase xyn10A from B. halodurans and contains two potential N-glycosylation sites. The glycosylated Xyn10 with MW 48 kDa can hydrolyze birchwood and oatspelt xylan. The enzyme had optimum activity at pH 7 and 70°C, with the specific activity of 92.5U/mg. The Xyn10 retained over 90% residual activity at 60°C for 30 min but lost all activity at 80°C over 15 min. Most tested ions showed no or slight inhibition effects on enzyme activity.     

Characterization of a recombinant thermostable xylanase from deep-sea thermophilic Geobacillus sp. MT-1 in East Pacific

A novel xylanase-producing thermophilic strain MT-1 was isolated from a deep-sea hydrothermal field in east Pacific. A xylanase gene encoding 331 amino-acid peptide from this isolate was cloned and expressed in Escherichia coli. The recombinant xylanase exhibited maximum activity at 70°C and had an optimum pH of 7.0. It was active up to 90°C and showed activity over a wide pH ranging from 5.5 to 10.0. The crude xylanase presented similar properties in temperature and pH to those of the recombinant xylanase. The recombinant xylanase was stable in 1 mM of enzyme inhibitors (PMSF, EDTA, 2-ME or DTT) and in 0.1% detergents (Tween 20, Chaps or Triton X-100), whereas, it was strongly inhibited by sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) (1 mM). In addition, its catalytic function was stable in the presence of Li⁺, Na⁺ or K⁺. However, it was strongly inhibited by Ni²⁺, Mn²⁺, Co²⁺, Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺, Cd²⁺, Hg²⁺ and Al³⁺ (1 or 0.1 mM). The K _m and V _max of the recombinant xylanase for oat spelt xylan were calculated to be 1.579 mg/ml and 289 μmol/(min • mg), respectively. Our study, therefore, presented a rapid overexpression and purification of xylanase from deep-sea thermophile aimed at improving the enzyme yield for industrial applications and scientific research.     

Characterization of cholesterol oxidase from a marine Streptomyces sp. and its cytotoxicity

A marine actinobacterial strain (designated as AKHSS) capable of producing cholesterol oxidase on the enzyme indicator plates was identified as Streptomyces sp. The cell-free lysate of the strain was used for monitoring the production of cholesterol oxidase and the maximal enzyme yields were recorded at 72 h post inoculation. The cholesterol oxidase was purified using polyethylene glycol 4000 precipitation, diethylaminoethyl Sephacel anionic column chromatography and Superdex-200 gel filtration to near homogeneity. Through electron-spray ionization mass spectrometry, molecular mass of the purified enzyme was recorded as 42.84 kDa. The optimum pH of the enzyme was found to be 9 and it was stable up to 60 °C. Metal salts like MgSO₄ and ZnSO₄ stimulated the enzyme activity. The V_max and K_m of the purified enzyme with cholesterol as substrate were found to be 1.22 μmoles/min/mL and 0.54 mM respectively. The enzyme showed significant cytotoxicity on breast (MCF-7), nasopharyngeal (KB) and ovarian (OVCAR) cancer cell lines at very low concentrations ranging from 0.093 to 0.14 μM, as evident from MTT [3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide] cell viability assay. Besides, the enzyme exhibited relatively less cytotoxicity on primary mouse embryonic fibroblast (3T3) cells. Thus, cholesterol oxidase of Streptomyces sp. AKHSS could be a potential anticancer agent.     

链霉菌C-3662产生的纤溶活性蛋白酶的纯化与理化性质

 从链霉菌 C- 3662发酵上清液中 ,通过硫酸铵沉淀 ,CM- Sepharose Fast Flow和 Phenyl-Sepharose Fast Flow等层析色谱 ,分离纯化得到了具有纤溶活性的蛋白酶 CGW- 3,反向 HPLC鉴定纯度为 90 % ;每立升发酵上清液可得到 8mg纯品 ,活性回收率 46% ,CGW- 3为一单肽链蛋白 ,分子量 2 2 72 1 ,对丝氨酸蛋白酶抑制剂 PMSF敏感 ,对 EDTA不敏感 ;其 N端 1 5个氨基酸的顺序为 VVGGTRAAQGEFPFM,与微生物来源的胰蛋白酶类丝氨酸蛋白酶有较高的同源性 . CGW- 3的等电点 p I9.0 ,纤溶活性的最适 p H为 7.5～ 8.0 ,对温度比较敏感 .CGW- 3不仅具有直接降解纤维蛋白作用 ,而且能够激活纤溶酶原