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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yan-xiao Li, Nan-nan Wang, Qiao-juan Yan, Xiao-han Hua, Yu Liu, Zheng-qiang Jiang
Summary: This study successfully expressed a novel beta-mannanase gene for the production of partially hydrolyzed konjac powder (PHKP). The enzyme showed unique hydrolysis properties and was used as a fiber supplement for steamed bread preparation.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Microbiology
Shundong Tan, Xiumei Tao, Pu Zheng, Pengcheng Chen, Xiaowei Yu, Ning Li, Tiecheng Gao, Dan Wu
Summary: It has been found that by modifying the conformation of Anman and combining it with multiple sequence alignment and consensus mutation, an excellent mutant mut5 can be obtained, which is more suitable for industrial application and has 70% higher thermostability than the wild-type Amman. Molecular dynamics simulation results show reduced flexibility and additional chemical bonds in the region near the mutation site.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Olufemi Emmanuel Bankefa, Faith Charity Samuel-Osamoka, Seye Julius Oladeji
Summary: The study demonstrated the potential of lignocellulosic biomass in biomanufacturing by producing enzymes from corn cob hydrolysate. By selecting appropriate mutants, the utilization efficiency of xylose was successfully optimized. The results showed that this approach could effectively improve enzyme production.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2022)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Neil C. Dalvie, Timothy Lorgeree, Andrew M. Biedermann, Kerry R. Love, J. Christopher Love
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ACS SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Chao Liu, Jin-Song Gong, Chang Su, Heng Li, Jiufu Qin, Zheng-Hong Xu, Jin-Song Shi
Summary: This study established an efficient Pichia pastoris system for Dextranase (DEX) production. By increasing gene dosage and co-expressing chaperones, DEX activity was increased to 619.78 U/mL. Through optimization of cultivation conditions and feed, a DEX yield of 3257.23 U/mL was achieved.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Zhiqian Wang, Yunjun Yan, Houjin Zhang
Summary: Pichia pastoris has traditionally been regulated through methanol induction, which is toxic and flammable. In this study, a novel one-component optogenetic system based on the photosensitive protein EL222 was designed to induce gene expression under blue light and rapidly deactivate it upon switching back to darkness. The intensity of induction in the optogenetic system correlates positively with the dose and periodicity of blue light, and it demonstrates good spatial control.
ACS SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tianpeng Chen, Shimeng Wang, Huanqing Niu, Guanjia Yang, Sinan Wang, Yuqi Wang, Chaowei Zhou, Bin Yu, Pengpeng Yang, Wenjun Sun, Dong Liu, Hanjie Ying, Yong Chen
Summary: A biofilm-based fermentation system was constructed in P. pastoris by combining the surface display of beta-galactosidase and biofilm formation. The results showed a catalytic conversion rate of 50.3% for GOS with a maximum enzyme activity of 5125 U/g. This study provides a basis for developing biofilm-based surface display methods in P. pastoris.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Khadijah A. Altammar, Jonathan Guyang Ling, Hussein M. Al-Bajalan, Iuan-Sheau Chin, Mukram Mohamed Mackeen, Nor Muhammad Mahadi, Abdul Munir Abdul Murad, Farah Diba Abu Bakar
Summary: Cutinases are hydrolytic enzymes that can degrade plant cutin. A new cutinase homolog, AnCUT3, has been identified and characterized in this study. The recombinant AnCUT3 exhibited optimal temperature and pH, as well as high catalytic efficiency. It also showed potential for degrading and modifying the surface of certain polymers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Xue Zhang, Chunyue Zhang, Mian Zhou, Quanming Xia, Liqiang Fan, Liming Zhao
Summary: Chitin and its derivatives have diverse applications, and this research achieved increased chitin content in yeast cell walls through gene overexpression and culture condition optimization. This is the first report of chitin production in engineered Pichia pastoris via biosynthetic pathway enhancement.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Weiwang Dou, Quanchao Zhu, Meihua Zhang, Zuyuan Jia, Wenjun Guan
Summary: This study identified 8 strong endogenous promoters in P. pastoris using RNA-seq and LacZ reporter system, which contributed to higher transcriptional expression levels and beta-galactosidase activities. These promoters were applied to a heterologous beta-carotene biosynthetic pathway, resulting in the highest yield of beta-carotene up to 1.07 mg/g. Simultaneously using the same promoter multiple times may lead to a notable competitive effect and lower the transcriptional expression level of the target gene.
MICROBIAL CELL FACTORIES
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Qi Shen, Zhuang Yu, Xiao-Ting Zhou, Shi-Jia Zhang, Shu-Ping Zou, Neng Xiong, Ya-Ping Xue, Zhi-Qiang Liu, Yu-Guo Zheng
Summary: A novel glucose-regulated promoter, P-Dog2p300, was identified for driving the expression of antibiotic-resistant genes in Pichia pastoris, resulting in reduced metabolic burden during recombinant protein expression. The use of P-Dog2p300 effectively selected transformants harboring multiple integrations in a cost-effective manner.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Minjie Gao, Yuchen Zhou, Jiajun Yan, Li Zhu, Zhitao Li, Xiuyu Hu, Xiaobei Zhan
Summary: Rhodium is widely used in catalysis, but its adsorption by microorganisms is not well studied. In this work, waste P. pastoris and recombinant P. pastoris GS-R were used as novel adsorbents for Rh(III) adsorption, showing high adsorption capacity and selectivity. The study developed an environmentally-friendly strategy for recovering Rh(III) and other precious metals using P. pastoris.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
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Immunology
Nicholas J. MacDonald, Kavita Singh, Karine Reiter, Nguyen Vu, Richard Shimp, Apostolos G. Gittis, Beth Chen, Martin Burkhardt, Baoshan Zhang, Zhixiong Wang, Raul Herrera, Mackenzie Moler, Duck-Yeon Lee, Sachy Orr-Gonzalez, Jessica Herrod, Lynn E. Lambert, Kelly M. Rausch, Olga Muratova, David S. Jones, Yimin Wu, Albert J. Jin, David N. Garboczi, Patrick E. Duffy, David L. Narum
Summary: The development of a malaria vaccine that can block transmission of the parasite from mosquitoes to humans is crucial for malaria elimination efforts. The use of Pfs25, a protein on the surface of the parasite, is being investigated as a transmission-blocking vaccine. Two recombinant forms of Pfs25, Pfs25H and Pfs25M, have been studied for their structural and immunological differences.
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Biochemical Research Methods
Xinying Zhang, Songjie Gu, Xueyun Zheng, Siqi Peng, Yanru Li, Ying Lin, Shuli Liang
Summary: Pichia pastoris is a versatile host for protein expression and production of chemicals and pharmaceuticals. A novel and efficient genome editing method using CRISPR-Cpf1 system was developed, allowing deletion of large DNA fragments and integration of multiple genes with high precision. This study provides a simple and efficient gene editing tool for P. pastoris, potentially accelerating metabolic engineering and genome evolution in both biotechnological and biomedical applications.
ACS SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Fisheries
Zixuan Wu, Yujie Liu, Jiaqi Zheng, Yongzhao Zhou, Kefan Xing, Yuying Sun, Jiquan Zhang
Summary: Arginine kinase is crucial for organisms with high energy demands, and in Exopalaemon carinicauda, it may play a similar role as in other crustaceans. Its expression is predominantly in muscle and can change in response to bacterial challenges. Recombinant expression and purification of EcAK showed similar enzymatic characteristics to AK from Euphausia superba.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)