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Xanthomonas campestris expansin-like X domain is a structurally disordered beta-sheet macromolecule capable of synergistically enhancing enzymatic efficiency of cellulose hydrolysis

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Author(s):
Tomazini Junior, Atilio [1] ; Dolce, Luciano Graciani [1] ; de Oliveira Neto, Mario [2] ; Polikarpov, Igor [1]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Fis Sao Carlos, Dept Fis & Ciencia Interdisciplinar, BR-13560970 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Estadual Paulista, Inst Biociencias, BR-18618970 Botucatu, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Biotechnology Letters; v. 37, n. 12, p. 2419-2426, DEC 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 4
Abstract

Objectives To biochemically characterize an expansin-like X protein domain from Xanthomonas campestris (XcEXLX1) and to study its synergy with cellulases in cellulose depolymerization. Results The protein was purified using a combination of ion exchange and size exclusion chromatography rendering about 30 mg pure protein/l culture medium. Circular dichroism spectroscopy and small-angle X-ray scattering studies of XcEXLX1 reveal that it is a strongly disordered beta-sheet protein. Its low resolution envelope fits nicely the crystallographic structure of the homologous protein EXLX1 from Bacillus subtillis. Furthermore, we demonstrate that XcEXLX1 shows a synergistic, pH-dependent effect when combined with a commercial enzymatic preparation (Accellerase 1500), enhancing its hydrolytic activity on a cellulosic substrate. The strongest effect was observed in acid pHs with an increase in sugar release of up to 36 %. Conclusion The synergistic effect arising from the action of the expansin-like protein was considerable in the presence of significantly larger amounts of the commercial enzymatic cocktail then previously observed (0.35 FPU of Accellerase 1500/g substrate). (AU)

FAPESP's process: 08/56255-9 - Structure and function of enzymes and auxiliary proteins from Trichoderma, active in cell-wall hydrolysis
Grantee:Igor Polikarpov
Support Opportunities: Program for Research on Bioenergy (BIOEN) - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 10/52362-5 - Targeted analysis of microbial lignocellulolytic secretomes: a new approach to enzyme discovery
Grantee:Igor Polikarpov
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 07/08706-9 - Molecular and Structural Studies of Cellulitic Complex Enzymes of Fungi Trichoderma harzianum with Potencial of Enzymatic Transformation of Biomass
Grantee:Viviane Isabel Serpa
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 09/05349-6 - Expression and purification of cellobiohydrolase I from the filamentous fungus Trichoderma harzianum
Grantee:Bruno Luan Soares Paula de Mello
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation