Production and partial characterization of serine and metallo peptidases secreted by Aspergillus fumigatus Fresenius in submerged and solid state fermentatio

Enzyme production varies in different fermentation systems. Enzyme expression in different fermentation systems yields important information for improving our understanding of enzymatic production induction. Comparative studies between solid-state fermentation (SSF) using agro-industrial waste wheat bran and submerged fermentation (SmF) using synthetic media were carried out to determinate the best parameters for peptidase production by the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus Fresen. Variables tested include: the concentration of carbon and protein nitrogen sources, the size of the inoculum, the pH of the media, temperature, and the length of the fermentation process. The best peptidase production during SSF was obtained after 96 hours using wheat bran at 30 ºC with an inoculum of 1 x 10(6) spores and yielded 1500 active units (UµmL). The best peptidase production using SmF was obtained after periods of 72 and 96 hours of fermentation in media containing 0.5% and 0.25% of casein, respectively, at a pH of 6.0 and at 30 ºC and yielded 40 UµmL. We also found examples of catabolite repression of peptidase production under SmF conditions. Biochemical characterization of the peptidases produced by both fermentative processes showed optimum activity at pH 8.0 and 50 ºC, and also showed that their proteolytic activity is modulated by surfactants. The enzymatic inhibition profile using phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride (PMSF) in SmF and SSF indicated that both fermentative processes produced a serine peptidase. Additionally, the inhibitory effect of the ethylene-diaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) chelating agent on the peptidase produced by SmF indicated that this fermentative process also produced a metallopeptidase

Industrial sustainability of microbial keratinases: production and potential applications

ReviewKeratinases are proteolytic enzymes with a particular ability to cleave peptide bonds in keratin, and in other proteins. Due to their broad-spectrum of activity, keratinases are considered viable substitutes for chemical and thermal treatments of proteinrich industrial by-products. Among these protein residues, special attention has been given to keratinous materials (feathers, hair, horns, etc.), which disposal through harsh conditions methods, such as acid/alkaline hydrolysis or incineration, is not considered ecologically safe. Microbial keratinolytic enzymes allow for keratin degradation under mild conditions, resulting in keratin hydrolysates containing undamaged amino acids and peptides. In this review article, we offer perspectives on the relevance of these unique biocatalysts and their revolutionary ascent in industries that generate keratin-rich wastes. Additionally, we share insights for applications of keratinases and protein hydrolysates in agriculture, animal feed, cosmetics, phamaceuticals, detergent additives, leather processing, and others. Due to the scientific importance of keratinases and their potential use in green technologies, searching for bacterial and fungal species that efficiently produce these enzymes may contribute to the sustainability of industriesinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Fermentação, purificação e caracterização da protease produzida pelo fungo Aspergillus fumigatus Fresenius

A produção de proteases de origem microbiana depende das condições de cultivo e da diversidade bioquímica de cada espécie. Estudos comparativos entre fermentação em estado sólido (FES) e fermentação submersa (FSm) usando farelo de trigo e meio sintético, respectivamente, foram realizados para a determinação dos parâmetros de produção de proteases pelo fungo Aspergillus fumigatus Fresenius. A melhor produção de protease foi em FES no período de 96 horas utilizando farelo de trigo, temperatura de 30 ºC e 1x106 esporos/5g de substrato com 1.517 U/mL. Em FSm o pico de produção foi em pH 6,0, a 30ºC, 5x105 esporos/mL de meio no período de 72 e 96 horas em meio contendo 0,5 e 0,25% de caseína, respectivamente, ambos com 40 U/mL. Conforme a produtividade dos processos fermentativos, o extrato enzimático da FES foi utilizado para estudos de purificação e caracterização bioquímica. Neste estudo, a protease purificada apresentou atividade ótima em pH 7,5 e 50ºC, sendo inibida por Fenil-metil-sulfonil-fluoreto (PMSF) e mais intensamente por antipaína (1,6 µM). Sobre efeito de íons, foi observado modulação da atividade proteolítica, principalmente com inibição por AlCl3, cuja atividade proteolítica residual foi de 18% após incubação com este íon. Na presença de Ditiotreitol (DTT) e uréia houve diminuição da atividade proteolítica, apresentando atividades residuais de 63% em 200 mM de DTT e 10% com 5 M de uréia. Comparativamente, na concentração de 0,1% de cada surfactante estudado, notou-se redução da atividade proteolítica, sendo 97% em presença de Brometo de cetil-trimetil amônio (CTAB), 79% para 4 - (1,1,3,3 - Tetrametilbutil) fenil- polietileno glicol (Triton X-100), 55% com Polyoxyethylenesorbitan monolaurato (Tween-20) e completa redução da atividade (0%) em...The microbial protease production depends on growing conditions and the biochemical diversity of each species. Comparative studies between solid-state fermentation (SSF) and submerged fermentation (SmF) using wheat bran and synthetic medium, respectively, were performed to determine the optimum parameters for protease production by the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus Fresenius. The best protease production was in SSF within 96 hours using wheat bran, temperature 30°C and 1x106 spores/5g of substrate, with 1,517 U/mL. In SmF peak production was at pH 6.0 at 30°C, 5x105 spores/mL of media within 72 and 96 hours in medium containing 0.5 and 0.25% casein, respectively, with 40 U/mL. According to the productivity of the fermentative processes, enzymatic extract was used from SSF to study purification and biochemical characterization. In this study, purified protease showed optimum activity at pH 7.5 and 50°C, and inhibited by Phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride (PMSF) and more intensely for antipain (1,6 µM). Concerning to the effect of ions, we observed modulation of the proteolytic activity, especially with inhibition by AlCl3, which residual activity was of 18 % after incubation with this ion. In the presence of Dithiothreitol (DTT) and ureia, we observed progressive decrease in proteolytic activity, presenting residual activities of 63% with 200 mM DTT, and 10% with 5 M ureia. Comparatively, in the concentration of 0.1% of each surfactant studied, there was a reduction in the proteolytic activity in 97% in presence of Cetyl trimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), 79% with 4-(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)phenyl-polyethylene glycol (Triton X-100), 55% with Polyoxyethylenesorbitan monolaurate (Tween-20) and a complete inactivation in the presence of Sodium dodecyl sulfate... (Complete abstract click electronic access below

Estudo comparativo das características bioquímicas funcionais e especificidade catalítica de aspartil, cisteíno e serino peptidases fúngicas

Aspártico (E.C. 3.4.23), cisteíno (E.C. 3.4.22) e serino peptidases (E.C. 3.4.21) são endopeptidases, cujos modos de ação são dependentes de resíduos de ácido aspártico, cisteína e serina presentes no sítio catalítico, respectivamente. Atualmente, vários estudos são realizados na busca por novas enzimas com relevantes propriedades bioquímicas para aplicação industrial. Neste contexto, nós propomos a produção de enzimas em bioprocesso submerso, purificação, estudo das propriedades bioquímicas e determinação da especificidade catalítica das peptidases secretadas pelos fungos filamentosos Rhizomucor miehei, Phanerochaete chrysosporium e Leptosphaeria sp. Inicialmente, após produção por bioprocesso submerso, estas enzimas foram purificadas utilizando cromatografias de exclusão molecular e troca iônica. Em ensaios de inibidores na atividade enzimática, notamos inibição das peptidases por pepstatina A (R. miehei), ácido iodoacético/N-Etilmaleimida (P. chrysosporium) e fluoreto de fenil metil sulfonila (Leptosphaeria sp), sendo então definidas como aspártico, cisteíno e serino peptidases, respectivamente. Por SDS-PAGE (12%), as massas moleculares foram estimadas em 37 kDa (aspártico), 23 kDa (cisteíno) e 35 kDa (serino). O máximo de atividade proteolítica foi alcançado em pH 5,5 e 55 ºC para peptidase aspártica secretada por R. miehei; pH 7 e faixa de temperatura 45-55 ºC para cisteíno peptidase secretada por P. chrysosporium, e pH 7 e 45 ºC para serino peptidase secretada por Leptosphaeria sp. Sob efeito de incubação a diferentes pH, a peptidase aspártica mostrou-se estável em condições ácidas (pH 3-5); cisteíno peptidase foi estável em ampla faixa de pH (pH 4-9), e serino peptidase mostrou-se mais estável em condições com tendências alcalinas e pH ligeiramente ácido (pH 5-9). Em todas estas faixas de pH citadas, as peptidases apresentaram atividade proteolítica acima de 80% por 1 hora de incubação. Quanto à estabilidade térmica, a cisteíno peptidase mostrou-se mais termoestável dentre as três enzimas e serino peptidase descreveu a menor tolerância à temperatura. Em incubação com agentes desnaturantes, observamos redução na atividade proteolítica sob efeito de surfactantes iônicos (0,02-1%): dodecil sulfato de sódio (SDS) e brometo de cetil-trimetil amônio (CTAB); íon cobre II (5 mM); Ditiotreitol (DTT) e guanidina (ambos na faixa de 10-200 mM) para todas as peptidases. Por último, em estudo de especificidade catalítica destas enzimas, observamos a preferência por aminoácidos aromáticos (F e W), básicos (K e R) e apolares (em particular, resíduo de metionina) para peptidase aspártica. Alta especificidade descrita por cisteíno peptidase, cuja preferência catalítica é notória por aminoácidos básicos (K, H e R), especialmente na posição P3 e lisina-dependência para catálise na posição P'3. Em serino peptidase, notamos maior aceitação por aminoácidos apolares (G, I, L, M e V), básicos (H e R) e polares neutros (N e Q) para as diferentes posições avaliadas no substrato.Aspartic (EC 3.4.23), cysteine (EC 3.4.22) and serine peptidases (EC 3.4.21) are endopeptidases whose modes of action are dependent on aspartic acid, cysteine and serine residues present in the catalytic site, respectively. Currently, several studies are conducted in the search for new enzymes with relevant biochemical properties for industrial application. In this context, we propose the production of enzymes in submerged bioprocess, purification, the study of biochemical properties and determining the catalytic specificity peptidases secreted by the filamentous fungus Rhizomucor miehei, Phanerochaete chrysosporium and Leptosphaeria sp. Initially, after production submerged bioprocess, these enzymes have been purified using size-exclusion and ion exchange chromatographies. In the effect of inhibitors on enzyme activity, we note peptidase inhibition by pepstatin A (R. miehei), iodoacetic acid/ N-Ethylmaleimide (P. chrysosporium) and phenyl methyl sulfonyl fluoride (Leptosphaeria sp), suggesting that these enzymes are aspartic, cysteine and serine peptidases, respectively. For SDS-PAGE (12%), molecular weights were estimated at 37 kDa (aspartic), 23 kDa (cysteine) and 35 kDa (serine). Maximum proteolytic activity was achieved at pH 5.5 and 55 °C for aspartic peptidase secreted by R. miehei; pH 7 and temperature range 45-55 °C for cysteine peptidase secreted by P. chrysosporium and pH 7 and 45 °C for serine peptidase secreted by Leptosphaeria sp. Under incubation at different pH effect, aspartic peptidase was stable under acidic conditions (pH 3-5); cysteine peptidase was stable in wide pH range (pH 4-9), and serine peptidase was more stable under alkaline conditions and pH slightly acidic (pH 5-9). In all these pH ranges mentioned, peptidases showed proteolytic activity above 80% by 1 hour incubation. As regards the thermal stability, cysteine peptidase was more thermostable enzyme and serine peptidase described the lowest temperature tolerance. In incubation with denaturing agents, we observed a decrease in proteolytic activity under the effect of ionic surfactant (0.02-1%) sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) bromide and cetyl-trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB); copper (II) ion (5 mM); Dithiothreitol (DTT) and guanidine (both in the range of 10-200 mM) for all peptidases. Finally, the study of catalytic specificity of these enzymes, we found a preference for aromatic amino acids (F and W), basic (K and R) and nonpolar (in particular, methionine residue) to aspartic peptidase. High specificity described by cysteine peptidase, which a catalytic preference is notorious for basic amino acids (K, R and H), especially in position P3 and lysine-dependence for catalysis at position P'3. In serine peptidase, for different evaluated positions, we noticed greater acceptance by nonpolar amino acids (G, I, L, M and V), basic (M and R) and neutral polar (N and Q).Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES