野油菜黄单胞菌中3-羟基脂酰ACP脱水酶FabZ的生理功能

【背景】野油菜黄单胞菌(Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris, Xcc)引起十字花科植物黑腐病,在全球范围内造成经济损失,亟须深入研究其致病机理,开发新的黑腐病防控措施。细菌脂肪酸合成系统不仅为细胞膜合成提供原料,其中间代谢产物还是许多生物活性分子合成的底物,具有重要的生理功能,也是抗菌药物筛选的重要靶标。【目的】研究XccfabZ对扩散信号分子(diffusible signal factor, DSF)类信号产量、致病力、胞外酶、胞外多糖和运动性等方面的影响。【方法】利用报告菌株检测法分析了不同替换突变株的DSF类群体感应信号产量。利用同源重组原理,在DSF类信号高产菌株中获得替换突变株,利用高效液相色谱(highperformanceliquid chromatography, HPLC)法测定DSF类信号产量。利用剪叶法检测替换突变株对寄主植物甘蓝的致病力,并分析了不同菌株的胞外多糖、胞外酶和运动性差异。【结果】报告菌株检测法和HPLC法都证明大肠杆菌fabZ替换突变株(XccΔfabZ/pSRK-EcfabZ)中DSF类信号产量显著下降。...     

Characterization of a novel South American population of the astaxanthin producing yeast <Emphasis Type="Italic">Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous</Emphasis> (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Phaffia rhodozyma</Emphasis>)

A novel population of the biotechnologically important yeast Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous, the sexual stage of Phaffia rhodozyma, has been recently isolated for the first time in the southern Hemisphere (Patagonia, Argentina). The aim of the present work was to phenotypically and genotypically characterize two representative strains of this new population, and assess such strains as a potential biotechnological source of astaxanthin, fatty acids and extracellular enzymes. Minor variations were found in physiological tests. PCR fingerprinting studies (MSP-PCR) showed the main differences between X. dendrorhous Patagonian and Type strains. Patagonian strains accumulated a xanthophyll-like pigment, which was identified as astaxanthin. These strains showed low fatty acids content (mainly polyunsaturated fatty acids) and, of a total of six extracellular enzymes tested, only produced amylase. Genetic differences between Patagonian and collection X. dendrorhous strains could be explained by geographic isolation and habitat specificity.     

Mutants ofXanthomonas campestris defective in secretion of extracellular enzymes

Summary Mutants ofXanthomonas campestris B 1459 were isolated that are defective in secretion of both cellulase and amylase. Both enzymes accumulated in the periplasmic space. The defects in secretion of cellulase or amylase were partly overcome by introducing into the mutants specific multiple copies of DNA cloned fromX. campestris, and presumed to code for cellulase or amylase enzymes. The mutant strains also showed reduced amounts of extracellular pectinase and protease activities, as if the mutants were generally defective for secretion of extracellular enzymes. The mutants showed reduced pathogenesis for turnip seedlings. The secretion-defective mutants may allow production of xanthan gum with reduced cellulose, pectin, protein and starch-degrading enzyme activities, thereby allowing more widespread mixing of microbially produced xanthan gum with these commercially important water-soluble polymers.     

Intracellular peptidoglycan hydrolases of the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris XL-1

A system of intracellular peptidoglycan hydrolases of Xanthomonas campestris XL-1 comprises about 10 enzymes of different localization and substrate specificity. Seven enzymes (A₁-A₇) are localized in cytosol, one enzyme (A₈) in periplasm, and two enzymes (A₉, A₁₀) were found in the fraction of cell walls and membranes. While the culture is entering the logarithmic growth stage from the stationary stage, a change occurs in the activity of the cytosolic enzymes: A₁ significantly increases, and A₅ and A₆ decrease. The spectrum of cytosolic enzymes also depends on the growth medium composition. The enzyme A₇ present in cells secreting extracellular enzymes (medium 5/5) was not found in non-secreting cells (LB medium). Unlike extracellular enzymes, intracellular peptidoglycan hydrolases are primarily acidic proteins. The data indicate that the system of intracellular peptidoglycan hydrolases of X. campestris is under complex and strict regulation.     

Physiological and biochemical contributions to the taxonomy of the genera Ankistrodesmus and Scenedesmus

The 17 Ankistrodesmus strains studied do not produce extracellular amylolytic enzymes. 20 out of 28 Scenedesmus strains, however, are able to hydrolyse starch.The groups of strains previously characterized physiologically and biochemically were assigned to established species of the genera Ankistrodesmus (including Monoraphidium) and Scenedesmus.Abbreviation GC Guanine + cytosine     

Productivity of hydrolytic enzymes by mycorrhizal mushrooms

To survey the potential for production of extracellular hydrolytic enzymes by mycorrhizal mushrooms, productivities of these exo-enzymes from mycelia on potato-dextrose liquid medium were determined.Tricholoma matsutake produced relatively high levels of CM-cellulase and avicelase activities in all test strains. It also produced higher activity of acid proteinase than neutral proteinase. Its xylanase activities seemed to be higher than those of the other carbohydrases. The productivities ofLyophyllum shimeji strains were at similar levels to those ofT. matsutake strains. CM-cellulase and avicelase activities ofL. shimeji were higher than those ofT. matsutake. Neutral proteinase inL. shimeji strains showed higher activity levels than acid proteinase. The relative productivities of hydrolytic enzymes between the groups of mycorrhizal mushrooms and wood-rotting mushrooms were also examined.T. matsutake andL. shimeji both produce many kinds of hydrolytic enzymes in their culture broth, and the potential for production of hydrolytic enzymes by mycorrhizal mushrooms was judged to be relatively high.     

Occurrence of laccases in lichenized ascomycetes of the Peltigerineae

Following our previous findings of high extracellular redox activity in lichens, the results of the work presented here identify the enzymes involved as laccases. Despite numerous data on laccases in fungi and flowering plants, this is the first report of the occurrence of laccases in lichenized ascomycetes. Extracellular laccase activity was measured in 40 species of lichens from different taxonomic groupings and contrasting habitats. Out of 20 species tested from suborder Peltigerineae, 18 displayed laccase activity, while activity was absent in species tested from other lichen groups. Identification of the enzymes as laccases was confirmed by the ability of lichen leachates to readily metabolize substrates such as 2,2′-azino(bis-3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonate) (ABTS), syringaldazine and o-tolidine in the absence of hydrogen peroxide, sensitivity of the enzymes to cyanide and azide, the enzymes having typical laccase pH and temperature optima, and an absorption spectrum with a peak at 614 nm. Desiccation and wounding stimulated laccase activity. Laccase activity was not increased after treatment with normal inducers of laccase synthesis, suggesting that they are constitutively expressed. Electrophoresis showed that the active form of laccase from Peltigera malacea was a tetramer with an unusually high molecular mass of 340 kDa and an isoelectric point (pI) of 4.7. The finding of abundant extracellular redox enzymes known to actively produce reactive oxygen species suggest that their roles may include increasing nutrient supply to lichens by delignification, and deterring pathogens by contributing to the oxidative burst. Furthermore, once released into the environment, they may participate in the carbon cycle by facilitating the breakdown or formation of humic substances.     

Physiological and biochemical contributions to the taxonomy of the genus Prototheca

16 strains of the genus Prototheca do not produce extracellular amylolytic enzymes. The base composition of their DNA shows rather continuous values from 62% to 78% GC (guanine + cytosine). Their assignment to four species and their possible relationship with Chlorella protothecoides are discussed.Abbreviations Used GC guanine + cytosine - SSC saline sodium citrate     

辣椒溶杆菌X2-3 LC_Clp转录因子功能分析

辣椒溶杆菌(Lysobacter capsici) X2-3是从小麦根际分离的一株对多种病原真菌和卵菌有抑菌活性的菌株,目前对该菌株产生的抗菌物质及其产生调控机制尚不明确。【目的】明确转录因子LC_Clp对该菌株抗菌物质产生的调节作用,为深入了解L. capsici X2-3的生防机制提供依据。【方法】从转座子EZ-Tn5随机插入突变体库中筛选获得X2-3的LC_clp基因突变体M356,通过恢复性克隆获得功能互补菌株,分析LC_clp基因在拮抗活性、胞外酶分泌以及调控基因表达方面的差异。【结果】与X2-3相比,M356对测试病原真菌、卵菌的抑菌活性和产生体外抗菌物质的能力完全丧失,蛋白酶和纤维素酶产生量明显减少,几乎不产几丁质酶;所检测的转录调节因子、次生代谢及胞外酶等相关基因的表达量均显著低于野生株X2-3,而互补菌株MCS28和X2-3水平相当。【结论】LC_Clp不仅与菌株的抗菌物质合成及抑菌活性有关,还影响胞外酶的产生,并调控多种基因的表达,具有广泛的调节作用。     

Growth Characteristics and Glucose Oxidase Production in Mutant Penicillium funiculosum Strains

The main parameters of growth and glucose oxidase production by the mutant Penicillium funiculosum strains BIM F-15.3, NMM95.132, and 46.1 were studied. The synthesis of extracellular glucose oxidase by these strains was constitutive and occurred following the phase of exponential growth. The mutant strains also synthesized extracellular invertase and cell-associated catalase and glucose oxidase. The syntheses of invertase, the cell-associated enzymes, and extracellular glucose oxidase were found to be maximum between 14 and 18 h, between 48 and 52 h, and by the 96th hour of cultivation, respectively. Among the mutants studied, P. funiculosum 46.1 showed the maximal rates of growth and glucose oxidase synthesis.     

Influence of Acidic Exopolysaccharide of Xanthomonas campestris IBPM 124 on the Kinetic Parameters of Extracellular Bacteriolytic Enzymes

Interactions of a negatively charged exopolysaccharide of Xanthomonas campestris IBPM 124 with its extracellular enzymes (muramidase, endopeptidase, and neutral phosphatase) and also with egg lysozyme, lysostaphin, muramidase of Streptomyces globisporus, and a bacteriolytic enzyme complex of Streptomyces albus were studied. All these enzymes were positively charged under the conditions of their maximal activity. It was shown that interaction of the acidic exopolysaccharide from X. campestris with these enzymes changed their kinetic parameters. The change was either positive (increase in reaction rate) or negative (decrease in reaction rate) and depended on the enzyme and type of substrate cleaved. Due to such interactions, the acidic exopolysaccharide secreted by X. campestris into the environment not only retained and transported positively charged exoenzymes into the near-cellular space, but also regulated their activity.     

Protease production by Leuconostoc oenos strains isolated from wine

Two separate, extracellular proteolytic activities were demonstrated in four strains of Leuconostoc oenos isolated from Argentinian wines. The first took place in the early growth phase and the other had its maximum at the end of growth. The two proteolytic enzymes had different pH and temperature optima. Divalent metal ions had different effects not only on each L. oenos strain but also on each of the two proteases from each strain.     

Resolution of four pectate lyase structural genes of Erwinia chrysanthemi (EC16) and characterization of the enzymes produced in Escherichia coli

Summary Erwinia chrysanthemi (EC16) produces four extracellular pectate lyases (Pels) that are resolved by their isoelectric pH (pI): Pel A, pI 4.2; Pel B, pI 8.8; Pel C, pI 9.0; and Pel E, pI 10.0. To investigate the organization of the pel genes and to compare the properties of the enzymes, the cognate structural genes were isolated from an EC16 cosmid library. Physical analysis of the Pel⁺ plasmids revealed that pelA and pelE were present on a 8.2 kb DNA segment, while pelB and pelC were present on a 5.9 kb DNA segment. These four pel genes were resolved by subcloning or Tn5 mutagenesis. The properties of each Pel, obtained from the Escherichia coli periplasm, were determined. The pIs of the enzymes were identical to those of the EC16 extracellular enzymes. While each Pel was of the endo-type, differences among them were noted in the quantities of the various reaction products. Pel E was found to be most effective in causing maceration and inducing electrolyte loss and cell death in potato tuber tissue, followed by Pel B and Pel C. In contrast to these basic Pels, the acidic enzyme, Pel A, did not macerate plant tissue or induce electrolyte loss and cell death. These findings are discussed in the context of the plant pathogenicity of E. chrysanthemi.     

High content of endogenous cytokinins stimulates activity of enzymes and proteins involved in stress response in <Emphasis Type="Italic">Nicotiana tabacum</Emphasis>

Transgenic Pssu-ipt tobacco with elevated content of endogenous cytokinins grown under in vitro conditions exhibited elevated activities of antioxidant enzymes (i.e. catalase, ascorbate peroxidase, guaiacol and syringaldazine peroxidase, glutathione reductase) and some of enzymes involved in anaplerotic pathways such as glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, glycolate oxidase, NADP-malic enzyme, NADP-isocitrate dehydrogenase, and glutamate dehydrogenase compared to control non-transgenic SR1 tobacco. Higher activities of peroxidases, NADP-malic enzyme, and glutamate dehydrogenase were maintained in transgenic grafts after several weeks of the growth under ex vitro conditions, while transgenic rooted plants showed only the increase in activity of glycolate oxidase compared to control non-transformed tobacco. Total activities of superoxide dismutase were lower in both types of Pssu-ipt tobacco contrary to controls under both growth conditions. The presence of PR-1 protein and proteins with elevated activities of chitinase was proved in the extracellular fluid in both transgenic types under both in vitro and ex vitro conditions.     

The cellular location of proteolytic enzymes ofBacillus intermedius

The activities of proteinases in the culture fluid and cellular fractions ofBacillus intermedius 3–19 grown under various conditions were studied. Thiol-dependent serine proteinase was the prevalent enzyme in the total pool of extracellular proteinases (70%); its catalytically active form was also detected in the cell membrane and, during active enzyme production, in the cell wall. Another enzyme, glutamyl endopeptidase (10% of the total pool), was detected in the cell membrane; it was also found in the cell wall and cytoplasm during active enzyme secretion into the growth medium. The production of these enzymes was maximal on medium containing inorganic phosphate and gelatin and decreased 2-to 4-fold on medium with glucose and lactate. The level of activity of extracellular enzymes correlated with that of corresponding membrane-bound proteins. The addition of C0Cl₂ (2 mM) into the medium caused an essential increase in extracellular glutamyl endopeptidase activity and promoted the release of the membrane-bound enzyme into the culture fluid. Proteolytic activity towards casein was also detected in the cytoplasm. The proteinases localized in the cytoplasm were shown to differ in their properties from those secreted.     

Production of extracellular enzymes and aflatoxins in solid substrate fermentation with aflatoxigenic<Emphasis Type="Italic">Aspergillus</Emphasis> spp.

AflatoxigenicAspergillus flavus andAspergillus parasiticus were subjected to solid substrate fermentation process for 6 days to determine the formation of aflatoxins and production of extracellular enzymes (amyloglucosidase, cellulase, invertase and proteinase). Both organisms produced enzymes which generally increased with fermentation.Aspergillus flavus produced four enzymes whereasA. parasiticus produced three with no proteinase activity.Aspergillus parasiticus produced aflatoxins B₁, B₂ and G₁ but no G₂ andA. flavus produced aflatoxins B₁ and B₂. Invertase showed the highest activity withA. parasiticus and that corresponded with the highest total toxin produced. The enzyme activities were higher withA. parasiticus thanA. flavus although total toxins produced byA. parasiticus were lower than total toxins produced byA. flavus under the same environmental conditions.     

Sequential release of cellulose enzymes during germination ofTrichoderma reesei spores

The pattern of release of extracellular cellulase during the germination ofTrichoderma reesei spores has been examined. The four enzymes namely, filter paper degrading enzyme, Β-1,4 endoglucanase, Β-glucosidase and xylanase appear sequentially in the culture broth during germination of the spores. The order of enzyme appearance is not altered by the type of carbon source in the germination medium. Measureable quantities of filter paper degrading enzyme is detected only after the outgrowth has occurred. A possible mechanism of spore germination and induction of the enzymes by insoluble cellulose is suggested. An erratum to this article is available at .     

Enzyme production in continuous cultivation by the thermophilic fungus, Thermomyces lanuginosus

The production of extracellular enzymes by the thermophilic fungus Thermomyces lanuginosus was studied in chemostat cultures at a dilution rate of 0.08 h^–1 in relation to variation in the ammonium concentration in the feed medium. Under steady state conditions, three growth regimes were recognised and the production of several extracellular enzymes from T. lanuginosus was recorded under different nutrient limitations ranging from nitrogen limitation to carbon/energy limitation. The range and the production of carbohydrate hydrolysing enzymes and lipase increased from Regime I (NH₄Cl 600 mg l^–1) to Regime III (NH₄CI 1200 mg l^–1), whereas production of protease was highest in Regime II (600 mg l^–1 < NH₄Cl <1200 mg l^–1).     

Production and properties of xylanases from thermophilic actinomycetes

30 strains of xylanolytic thermophilic actinomycetes were isolated from composted grass and cattle manure and identified as members of the generaThermomonospora, Saccharomonospora, Microbispora, Streptomyces andActinomadura. Screening of these strains for extracellular xylanase indicated that strains ofSaccharomonospora andMicrobispora generally were poor xylanase producers (0.5–1.5 U/ml) whereas relatively high activities were observed in cultures ofStreptomyces andActionomadura (4–12 U/ml).A preliminary characterization of the enzymes of strains of the latter genera suggested that xylanases of all the strains ofActinomadura exhibited higher thermostabilities than those ofStreptomyces. To evaluate the potential of thermophilicActinomadura for industrial applications, xylanases of three strains were studied in more detail. The highest activity levels for xylanases were observed in cultures grown on xylan and wheat bran. The optimal pH and temperature for xylanase activities ranged from 6.0 to 7.0 and 70 to 80°C. The enzymes exhibited considerable thermostability at their optimum temperature. The half-lives at 75°C were in the range from 6.5 to 17h. Hydrolysis of xylan by extracellular xylanases yielded xylobiose, xylose and arabinose as principal products. Estimated by the amount of reducing sugars liberated the degree of hydrolysis was 55 to 65%. Complete utilization of xylan is presumably achieved by -xylosidase activities which could be shown to be largely cell-associated in the 3Actinomadura strains.