Some properties of eucalyptus kraft pulp treated with xylanase from Aspergillus niger

An Aspergillus niger isolate produced about 2500nkat xylanase/ml when cultivated in a medium containing 3% xylose. Application of the crude xylanolytic preparation to unbleached eucalyptus kraft pulp resulted in a decreased kappa number and increased brightness. Handsheets made from the xylanase-treated pulp after ECF bleaching retained good structural and mechanical characteristics.     

Synthesis of Guanosine-3′-diphosphate- 5′-diphosphate by Nucleotide Pyrophosphotransferase

An α-glucosidase was purified from sweet corn seeds by fractionation with ammonium sulfate, chromatographies on CM-Sepharose and Sepharose 4B, and gel filtrations on Sephadex G-100. The enzyme was homogeneous in disc electrophoretic analysis. The molecular weight was estimated to be about 9.6 × 10⁴ by SDS-disc electrophoresis.

The enzyme showed high activities toward maltose, nigerose, phenyl-α-maltoside, and maltooligosaccharides. The ratios of maximum velocity for maltose, nigerose, kojibiose, isomaltose, phenyl-α-glucoside, phenyl-α-maltoside, panose, turanose, and soluble starch were estimated to be 100 : 78 : 17 : 11 : 28 : 100 : 31 : 3.4 : 126, and the Km values for these substrates, 1.5 mM, 1.4 mM, 0.48 mM, 14 mM, 4.2 mM, 1.1 mM, 5.0 mM, 0.28 mM and 52mg/ml, respectively. The maximum velocity for soluble starch was high, but this α-glucan was not a favorable substrate because the Km value was also very high. The V_max for maltooligosaccharides were somewhat dependent on the degree of polymerization (n). The Km values for substrates having four or more glucose units increased with the increase in n.     

木聚糖酶高产菌株选育

以黑曲霉为出发菌,经紫外线和亚硝基胍（NTG）交替诱变处理,获得一株木聚糖酶高产菌,并初步研究了其固体发酵条件,在该条件下最高酶活力可达3181IU／min.gdw。     

Effects of surfactants on the enzymatic bleaching of kraft pulp by xylanase

A xylanase was purified from a commercial crude xylanase, Pulpzyme HC, and used for the bleaching of kraft pulp in the absence or in the presence of nonionic surfactants, Tween 20, Tween 80, and Igepal C930. The purified xylanase has a molecular weight of 23,500 as determined by a reducing SDS-PAGE. Tween 20 was most effective to enhance the efficiency of the enzymatic bleaching of kraft pulp by xylanase.     

Antigenicity and Immunogenicity of Cell Surface Fraction of Ehrlich Ascites Tumor Cells

A membrane fraction corresponding to one-tenth of the dry weight of the whole cell was prepared from Ehrlich ascites tumor cells. Such a fraction retained antigenicity in immune adherence inhibition test using antisera taken from mice hyperimmunized to Ehrlich tumors. The antigenicity was impaired by freezing and thawing, and disappeared after such treatment was repeated more than five times, but was stable to heating up to 60°. The above fraction retained immunogenicity to induce resistance of mice against Ehrlich tumors and retained considerable immunogenicity after drying with acetone-ether.     

Polyamine Uptake and Translocation in Plants

Recently, evidence has increased for both long- and short-distance transport of polyamines (PAs) in living organisms, but the mechanisms involved and physiological significance of PAs translocation are still not well understood. This review deals with various aspects of polyamine uptake and transport in higher plant tissues.     

Production of cellulase‐free xylanase by the recombinant Bacillus subtilis and its applicability in paper pulp bleaching

A metagenomic xylanase gene (Mxyl) was successfully cloned into shuttle vector pWH1520 and expressed in Bacillus subtilis extracellularly. On induction with xylose, recombinant xylanase secretion commenced after 6 h. Identifying critical variables for recombinant xylanase production by one‐variable‐at‐time approach followed by optimization of the selected variables (xylose, inoculum density, incubation density) by response surface methodology (RSM) led to three‐fold enhancement in extracellular xylanase production (119 U mL^?1). When the pulp was treated with recombinant xylanase at 80°C and pH 9.0, kappa number of the pulp was reduced with concomitant increase in brightness and 24% reduction in chlorine consumption. This is the first report on the expression of metagenomic xylanase gene in Bacillus subtilis extracellularly and its utility in developing an environment‐friendly pulp bleaching process. © 2013 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Biotechnol. Prog., 29:1441–1447, 2013     

木聚糖酶产生菌的筛选与酶学生化特性

从自然界中筛选出可分泌高产木聚糖酶的黑曲霉,并对其产酶条件和酶学特性进行优化和分析.结果表明:该菌株培养48 h后,所产的木聚糖酶比酶活最高,达到1645.66 U/g;通过培养基的优化,其比酶活达到了2 698.28 U/g.最优培养基组成(质量分数):麸皮75.0％、玉米12.5％、豆粕12.5％.该酶的最适温度为37℃,最适pH为4.5.     

低能离子注入技术诱变选育木聚糖酶高产菌

利用离子束注入技术对木聚糖酶产生菌黑曲霉(Aspergillus niger)A3进行诱变筛选,得到高产菌株N212。通过正交设计实验,优化了该高产菌的液体发酵条件,发现适合产酶的培养基是:8%玉米芯,1.0%麸皮,0.1%吐温80,0.5%(NH4)2SO4,0.5%NaNO3,其他无机盐的成分与M ande ls营养盐液中的成分一样,pH5.4。在优化后的培养条件下N212的产酶达到600 IU/mL。     

黑曲霉产木聚糖酶固态发酵条件及部分酶学性质的研究

实验以棉粕和玉米秆为主要原料,采用单因素和正交实验方法对黑曲霉固态发酵产木聚糖酶的培养条件进行了优化,为了获得高酶活产品的发酵条件。结果表明,最适培养基组分为棉粕和玉米秆的比例为3∶2,固水比为1∶1.2,尿素的最适添加量为2%(以干重计),KH2PO4的最适添加量为0.2%。在此条件下,菌株产酶活性可达6 529U/g干曲。该酶的最适反应温度为55℃,最适pH为5.0,pH稳定范围较宽,在30℃、pH 3.5~6.0范围内处理100min,酶活保持在85%以上,但耐热性不是很理想,在60℃保温30min残余酶活只有17%。     

Arsenic Uptake and Translocation by Plants in Pot and Field Experiments

A work undertaken by pot and field experiments to assess the suitability of poplars and ferns for the in-situ, phytoextraction, of a dumping site with residues from the roasting process of arseno-pyrite is reported. The main characteristic of this site is the high content of both the As metalloid and heavy metals (e.g., Al, Fe, Cu, Co, Cr, Pb). Two poplar clones (Populus deltoides ‘Dvina’ and Populus x canadensis ‘Orion’) and Pteris vittata (Chinese brake fern) were planted in the contaminated soil both ex situ in pots and in situ. Plant survival, As accumulation in plant tissues, leaf content of pigments, soluble proteins, activity of catalase and SH-groups in both roots and leaves were evaluated during a 24-month study period. Both poplar and fern plants exhibited an increase in the activity of catalase and SH group contents when grown in the presence of pyrite ashes. The results showed that the co-planting system (arsenic-hyperaccumulator fern Pteris vittata and Populus clones) was suitable for phytoextraction of multi-contaminated dumping sites. Agronomic measures such as irrigation, soil tillage and amendments also seem to be necessary for the successful establishment of poplar trees and ferns in contaminated soils in order to enhance plant growth through the improvement of soil conditions.     

植物铁吸收、转运和调控的分子机制研究进展

铁是植物正常生命活动所必需的微量矿质元素,铁离子的吸收、转运和利用是一个复杂的过程,很多基因参与了这一过程。本文对近10年来发现和分离的参与植物铁吸收、转运及调控的基因研究进展进行了综述。根据最近的研究结果,提出了植物控制铁吸收的分子调控模式(机理I)。     

植物铁吸收、转运和调控的分子机制研究进展

铁是植物正常生命活动所必需的微量矿质元素, 铁离子的吸收、转运和利用是一个复杂的过程, 很多基因参与了这一过程。本文对近10年来发现和分离的参与植物铁吸收、转运及调控的基因研究进展进行了综述。根据最近的研究结果, 提出了植物控制铁吸收的分子调控模式(机理I)。     

Optimization for xylanase and cellulase production from Aspergillus niger ATTC 6275 in palm oil mill wastes and its application

Optimization of enzyme production from Aspergillus niger ATCC 6275 under both submerged and solid-substrate cultivation was investigated. Results from submerged cultivation using palm oil mill effluent revealed that pretreatment of ground palm cake did not improve enzyme production. Addition of 0.60g NH4NO3/l generated maximum activity of xylanase and cellulase (CMCase). The optimum aeration rate was 1.2 v/v min. Under solid-substrate cultivation, the results indicated that heating and alkali treatment of the ground palm cake gave no further improvement in enzyme production. The optimal N-source was 2% urea. Optimal initial moisture contents for xylanase and CMCase activities were 60% and 50% respectively, with temperature optima of 30°C and 35°C, respectively. The optimal inoculum size was 1× 108 spores/g palm cake with an initial pH of 4.5–5.0. The maximum activities of xylanase (282.9U/g) and CMCase (23.8U/g) were obtained under the optimum conditions. Solid-substrate cultivation was a better method for the production of enzyme, particularly xylanase, from A. niger ATCC 6275. The application of these enzymes to decanter effluent showed the separation of oil and grease and suspended solids from the effluent. This is comparable to the result achieved from using the commercial xylase preparation Meicelase and superior to the effect of Sumyzyme.     

Comprehensive studies on optimization of cellulase and xylanase production by a local indigenous fungus strain via solid state fermentation using oil palm frond as substrate

The high cost of cellulases remains the most significant barrier to the economical production of bio-ethanol from lignocellulosic biomass. The goal of this study was to optimize cellulases and xylanase production by a local indigenous fungus strain (Aspergillus niger DWA8) using agricultural waste (oil palm frond [OPF]) as substrate. The enzyme production profile before optimization indicated that the highest carboxymethyl cellulose (CMCase), filter paper (FPase), and xylanase activities of 1.06 U/g, 2.55 U/g, and 2.93 U/g were obtained on day 5, day 4, and day 5 of fermentation, respectively. Response surface methodology was used to study the effects of several key process parameters in order to optimize cellulase production. Of the five physical and two chemical factors tested, only moisture content of 75% (w/w) and substrate amount of 2.5 g had statistically significant effect on enzymes production. Under optimized conditions of 2.5 g of substrate, 75% (w/w) moisture content, initial medium of pH 4.5, 1 × 10⁶ spores/mL of inoculum, and incubation at ambient temperature (±30°C) without additional carbon and nitrogen, the highest CMCase, FPase, and xylanase activities obtained were 2.38 U/g, 2.47 U/g, and 5.23 U/g, respectively. Thus, the optimization process increased CMCase and xylanase production by 124.5 and 78.5%, respectively. Moreover, A. niger DWA8 produced reasonably good cellulase and xylanase titers using OPF as the substrate when compared with previous researcher finding. The enzymes produced by this process could be further use to hydrolyze biomass to generate reducing sugars, which are the feedstock for bioethanol production.     

固态混合发酵提高木聚糖酶和纤维素酶活力的研究

研究了接种比例、接种时间、碳源、氮源等因素对木霉和黑曲霉混合发酵产木聚糖酶和纤维素酶的影响。试验结果表明,当木霉和黑曲霉按4:6同时接种,以玉米芯3．75g、麸皮3．75g、葡萄糖37．5mg为混合碳源,Mandels营养盐11．5mL、添加NH_4NO_37．5mg为氮源,在84h产纤维素酶活力达到230IU/g干物质,木聚糖酶活力达到1308IU/g干物质,与两菌纯培养相比,纤维素酶活力提高163％,木聚糖酶活力提高79．5％。     

Differential and synergistic effects of xylanase and laccase mediator system (LMS) in bleaching of soda and waste pulps

AIMS: Investigation of waste pulps and soda pulp bleaching with xylanase (X) and laccase mediator system (LMS) alone and in conjunction (one after the other) (XLMS). METHODS AND RESULTS: Soda and different grades of waste pulp fibres [used for making three-layered duplex sheets - top layer (TL), protective layer (PL) and bottom layer (BL)] when pretreated with either xylanase (40.0 IU g(-1)) or LMS (up to 200.0 U g(-1)) alone and in combination (one after the other) (XLMS) exhibited an increase in release of reducing sugars [up to 881.0% soda pulp; up to 736.6% (TL), up to 215.7% (PL) and up to 198.0% (BL) waste pulp], reduction in kappa number [up to 17.6% soda pulp; up to 14.0% (TL), up to 25.3% (PL) and up to 10.9% (BL), waste pulp], improvement in brightness [up to 20.4% soda pulp; up to 23.6% (TL), up to 8.6% (PL) and up to 5.0% (BL), waste pulp] when compared with the respective controls. The usage of XLMS along with 15% reduced level of hypochlorite at CEHHXLMS/EHHXLMS bleaching stage reduced kappa number [5.5% soda pulp; 11.4% (TL), 7.9% (PL), waste pulp] and improved brightness [1.0% soda pulp; 0.9% (TL), 1.4% (PL) waste pulp] when compared with the controls. Scanning electron microscopic studies revealed development of cracks, flakes, pores and peeling off the fibres in the enzyme-treated pulp samples. These modifications of the fibre surface during enzymatic bleaching in turn indicated the removal of lignin and derived compounds from the fibre cell wall. CONCLUSIONS: The work describes synergistic action of xylanase with LMS for bleaching of waste and nonwood pulps for eco-friendly production of paper and thus reveals a new unexploited arena for enzyme-based pulp bleaching. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: The drastic improvement in pulp properties obtained after xylanase and LMS treatment would improve the competitiveness of enzyme-based, environmentally benign processes over chemicals both economically and environmentally.     

植物对硅的吸收转运机制研究进展

硅(Si)能缓解生物与非生物胁迫对植物的毒害作用,Si的吸收转运是由Si转运蛋白介导的.最近,多个Si转运蛋白(Lsi)基因相继在水稻、大麦和玉米中被克隆出来,并在Si的吸收转运机制方面取得了很大进展.水稻OsLsi在根组织中呈极性分布,OsLsi1定位在根外皮层和内皮层凯氏带细胞外侧质膜,负责将外部溶液中的单硅酸转运到皮层细胞内.OsLsi2定位在凯氏带细胞内侧质膜,在外皮层中负责将Si输出到通气组织质外体中,在内皮层与OsLsi1协同作用将Si转运到中柱中.导管中的Si通过蒸腾流转运到地上部,再由定位在叶鞘和叶片木质部薄壁细胞靠近导管一侧的OsLsi6负责木质部Si的卸载和分配.在大麦和玉米中,ZmLsi1/HvLsi1定位在根表皮和皮层细胞外侧质膜负责Si的吸收,然后Si通过共质体途径被转运到内皮层凯氏带细胞中,再由ZmLsi2/HvLsi2输出转运到中柱中.ZmLsi6在细胞中的定位和活性与OsLsi6相似,推测其可能具有类似的功能,但大麦Lsi6至今未见报道.所以,Si转运机制仍需要进一步研究.     

耐碱芽胞杆菌木聚糖酶的形成条件及特性

通过碱性选择平板分离到耐碱的芽胞杆菌B－141菌株。该菌在碱性（pH10）条件及木聚糖存在下能产生胞外木聚精酶。该酶最适反应温度为60℃,在60℃以下基本稳定;酶反应的最适pH为3～7,但在碱性条件下稳定,在pH10环境处理60min,仍保持约70％的活性。从TLC分析可知,该酶作用于燕麦木聚糖时,主要产物为大于三体的寡糖。     

Xylanase production by endophytic Aspergillus niger using pentose-rich hydrothermal liquor from sugarcane bagasse

Fungal xylanases have been widely studied and various production methods have been proposed using submerged and solid-state fermentation. This class of enzyme is used to supplement cellulolytic enzyme cocktails in order to enhance the enzymatic hydrolysis of plant cell walls. The present work investigates the production of xylanase and other accessory enzymes by a recently isolated endophytic Aspergillus niger DR02 strain, using the pentose-rich liquor from hydrothermal pretreatment of sugarcane bagasse as carbon source. Batch and fed-batch submerged cultivation approaches were developed in order to minimize the toxicity of the liquor and increase enzyme production. Maximum xylanase activities obtained were 458.1 U/mL for constant fed-batch, 428.1 U/mL for exponential fed-batch, and 264.37 U/mL for pulsed fed-batch modes. The results indicated that carbon-limited fed-batch cultivation can reduce fungal catabolite repression, as well as overcome possible negative effects of toxic compounds present in the pentose-rich liquor. Enzymatic panel and mass spectrometric analyses of the fed-batch A. niger secretome showed high levels of xylanolytic enzymes (GH10, GH11, and GH62 Cazy families), together with cellobiohydrolase (G6 and GH7), β-glucosidase, β-xylosidase (GH3), and feruloyl esterase (CE1) accessory enzyme activities. The yields of glucose and xylose from enzymatic hydrolysis of hydrothermally pretreated sugarcane bagasse increased by 43.7 and 65.3%, respectively, when a commercial cellulase preparation was supplemented with the A. niger DR02 constant fed-batch enzyme complex.