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A Novel Strategy for Thermostability Improvement of Trypsin Based on N-Glycosylation within the Ω-Loop Region

  • Guo, Chao;Liu, Ye;Yu, Haoran;Du, Kun;Gan, Yiru;Huang, He
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • 제26권7호
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    • pp.1163-1172
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    • 2016
  • The Ω-loop is a nonregular and flexible structure that plays an important role in molecular recognition, protein folding, and thermostability. In the present study, molecular dynamics simulation was carried out to assess the molecular stability and flexibility profile of the porcine trypsin structures. Two Ω-Loops (fragment 57-67 and fragment 78-91) were confirmed to represent the flexible region. Subsequently, glycosylation site-directed mutations (A73S, N84S, and R104S) were introduced within the Ω-loop region and its wing chain based on its potential N-glycosylation sites (Asn-Xaa-Ser/Thr consensus sequences) and structure information to improve the thermostability of trypsin. The result demonstrated that the half-life of the N84S mutant at 50℃ increased by 177.89 min when compared with that of the wild-type enzyme. Furthermore, the significant increase in the thermal stability of the N84S mutant has also been proven by an increase in the Tm values determined by circular dichroism. Additionally, the optimum temperatures of the wild-type enzyme and the N84S mutant were 75℃ and 80℃, respectively. In conclusion, we obtained the thermostability-improved enzyme N84S mutant, and the strategy used to design this mutant based on its structural information and N-linked glycosylation modification could be applied to engineer other enzymes to meet the needs of the biotechnological industry.

중국의 포장산업 및 교육의 현실과 전망 (Facts and Forecasts in Packaging Industry and Education in China)

  • 김재능;김종경
    • 한국포장학회지
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    • 제8권2호
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    • pp.6-11
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    • 2002
  • China has witnessed tremendous changes especially in the field of packaging industry after the reform and opening policy commencing in early 1979. Thanks to the reform and opening policy by Deng Xiaoping, a former leader of China, packaging industry has been selected as one of the specialized industries, and this policy has made great achievements in the field of packaging. The total volume of packaging industry now ranks the first in the overall industry in China and this indicates that this industry is taking a great role to bust up economic growth of China. In this paper, The facts and forecasts of packaging industry and education in China are introduced.

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Characterization of Styrene Catabolic Genes of Pseudomonas putida SN1 and Construction of a Recombinant Escherichia coli Containing Styrene Monooxygenase Gene for the Production of (S)-Styrene Oxide

  • Park Mi-So;Bae Jong-Won;Han Ju-Hee;Lee Eun-Yeol;Lee Sun-Gu;Park Sung-Hoon
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • 제16권7호
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    • pp.1032-1040
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    • 2006
  • Some Pseudomonas species can grow on styrene as a sole carbon and energy source. From the new isolate Pseudomonas putida SN1, the genes for styrene catabolism were cloned and sequenced. They were composed of four structural genes for styrene monooxygenase (styA and styB), styrene oxide isomerase (styC), and phenylacetaldehyde dehydrogenase (styD), along with two genes for the regulatory system (styS and styR). All the genes showed high DNA sequence (91% to 99%) and amino acid sequence (94% to 100%) similarities with the corresponding genes of the previously reported styrene-degrading Pseudomonas strains. A recombinant Escherichia coli to contain the styrene monooxygenase from the SN1 was constructed under the control of the T7 promoter for the production of enantiopure (S)-styrene oxide, which is an important chiral building block in organic synthesis. The recombinant E. coli could convert styrene into an enantiopure (S)-styrene oxide (ee >99%) when induced by IPTG The maximum activity was observed as 140 U/g cell, when induced with 1 mM IPTG at $15^{\circ}C$.

Measurement of cellulase activities

  • 편집실
    • 미생물과산업
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    • 제11권1호
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    • pp.21-33
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    • 1985
  • 이글은 다음과 같이 구성되어져 있다. preface 1) introduction 2) general information 3) folin protein determination 4) cellobiase assay 5) filter paper assay for saccharifying cellulase 6) carboxymethyl cellulase assay for endo-.betha.-1,4-glucanase 7) additional assay procedure for endoglucanase 8) evalutaiton of cellulase under process conditions 9) general remartks, references.

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국내 추백리 발생역학 및 감염계로부터 분리한 Salmonella pullorum의 특성 (Epidemiology of pullorum disease and characteristics of Salmonella pullorum isolates in Korea)

  • 박경윤;유한상;김선중;박용호
    • 대한수의학회지
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    • 제38권4호
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    • pp.803-810
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    • 1998
  • Pullorum disease caused by Salmonella pullorum, has been considered as one of the most important diseases in both clinically and economically in poultry industry since it had been firstly reported in 1925 in Korea. This disease is still problem in the industry in this country even though several attempts have been made to eradicate the disease. As one of the trials to solve the problem, we investigated the pattern of the outbreak of the disease, isolated the causative agent, S pullorum and tested biochemical properties, antimicrobial susceptibility and plasmid profiles of the isolates. Outbreak of the disease based on the species was the highest in layer followed by in Korean native chick, and broiler. Daily mean mortality in vertical transmission (0.90%) was higher than that in horizontal (0.14%). There was no seasonal difference in the outbreak. Also, biochemical properties and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of the isolates were same. However four different plasmid profiles of the isolates were observed. These results suggested that S pullorum isolates were different in the genotype while they were same in phenotypes.

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이단계 바이오 수소/메탄 생산공정의 경제성 평가 (Economic Evaluation of Two-step Biohydrogen/biomethane Production Process)

  • 오유관;김유진;김미선;박성훈
    • 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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    • 제17권1호
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    • pp.98-108
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    • 2006
  • 본 연구에서는 이 단계 연속 바이오 수소/메탄 생산공정의 경제성을 조사하였다. 경제적 관점에서 다양한 수소 및 메탄 발효용 생물반응기를 비교 평가하였다. 이를 바탕으로 포도당으로부터 일 단계 수소발효를 위해 고온 trickling biofilter 반응기 (TBR, $100\;m^3$ 규모)를, 일 단계 반응의 부산물로 생성된 유기산과 알콜류의 이 단계 메탄전환을 위해 고온 upflow anaerobic sludge 반응기 (UASB; $700\;m^3$ 규모)를 선정하였다. 본 이 단계 공정의 수소생산 비용은 $$\;0.26/Nm^3$으로 계산되었고, 이는 고온 TBR 반응기만을 이용한 경우보다 약 30 % 낮았다. 이 단계 공정의 낮은 수소생산 비용은 높은 에너지 회수율과 낮은 슬러지 처리비용에 의한 것이었다. 생물학적 수소 생산공정의 경제성은 탄소원의 종류, 생물반응기의 형태 등 여러 인자에 의해 변경될 수 있으나, 본 연구결과는 향후 연구를 위한 유용한 기준으로 고려될 수 있다.

Four-week Repeated Dose Toxicity Test for Myelophil in SD Rats

  • Jung, Jong-Mi;Shin, Jang-Woo;Son, Jin-Young;Seong, Nak-Won;Seo, Dong-Seok;Cho, Jung-Hyo;Cho, Chong-Kwan;Son, Chang-Gue
    • 대한한의학회지
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    • 제30권3호
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    • pp.79-85
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    • 2009
  • Aim : To evaluate the pharmaceutical safety of the herbal formula Myelophil, composed of Astragali Radix and Salviae Radix, via systemic subacute toxicological study using SD rats. Methods : Forty male and 40 female SD rats were fed with Myelophil (5000, 2500 or 1250 mg/10 mL/kg) or distilled water for four weeks. Adverse effects were examined intensively by comparing the differences between normal and drug-administered groups using clinical signs, necropsies, histopathologic findings, hematology, urinalysis, and blood biochemical analysis. Results : No altered clinical symptoms including body weight, diarrhea, anorexia, death, and abnormal necropsy of major organs were observed in male or female rats. No drug-induced abnormalities in histopathological finding, hematological values, urinalysis, and blood biochemical values were found at any doses of Myelophil. Conclusion : Myelophil should be very safe when used in a clinical application with a wide therapeutic index.

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A review of the latest research on Ganoderma boninense

  • Su-Han LEE;Su-Han LEE
    • 식품보건융합연구
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    • 제9권2호
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    • pp.1-6
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    • 2023
  • As oil palm trees are an important economic source in many countries, particularly in Southeast Asia and Africa, the study of Ganoderma boninense is crucial for the sustainability of the oil palm industry. This study aims to understand the biology and ecology of the fungus, its pathogenesis, and the impact it has on oil palm trees. This knowledge can be used to develop management strategies to mitigate the damage caused by the fungus, such as the use of resistant varieties, chemical and biological control methods, and cultural practices. This study is to ensure the long-term productivity and sustainability of the oil palm industry. The main method of recent academic studies on this pathogen is molecular biology, with a focus on genetic analysis and functional genomics. Researchers have used techniques such as PCR, DNA sequencing, and transcriptomics to identify genes and pathways involved in pathogenesis and better understand the fungus's interactions with its host plant. Other methods used in recent studies include biochemical analysis, microscopy, and phytohormonal assays to investigate the biochemistry and physiology of the interaction between G. boninense and oil palm. This study is intended to provide implications from a new perspective by organizing and integrating studies on Ganoderma boninense.

Rhodospirillum rubrum N-1을 이용한 양돈폐수의 악취제거 (Deodorization of Swine Wastewater by Rhodospirillum rubrum N-1)

  • 최경민;김종승
    • 유기물자원화
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    • 제6권1호
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    • pp.13-20
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    • 1998
  • 고농도 유기폐수인 양돈 폐수에 광합성 미생물(Rhodospirillum rubrum N-1)을 접종하고 여기에 공기를 160 mL/min 주입함으로써 양돈분뇨의 악취제거 효과를 조사하였다. 7일 동안 1일 간격으로 이화학적 변화를 검토하였다. 검토 결과 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 20,000ppm인 양돈폐수의 경우 호기적 조건과, Rhodospirillum rubrum N-1 접종한 경우 volatile fatty acids(VFAs)의 제거율이 87.0%였으며, BOD제거율 54.6%, $PO_4-P$는 54.5%의 감소를 보였고, PH, $NH_3$ 등은 증가하는 경향을 나타내었다. T-N, T-P, $NO_3-N$, $NO_2-N$, $H_2S-N$, mercaptane 등은 별다른 증감율을 보이지 않고 일정하게 나타났다.

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Biochemical Characterization of a Novel Alkaline and Detergent Stable Protease from Aeromonas veronii OB3

  • Manni, Laila;Misbah, Asmae;Zouine, Nouhaila;Ananou, Samir
    • 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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    • 제48권3호
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    • pp.358-365
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    • 2020
  • An organic solvent- and bleach-stable protease-producing strain was isolated from a polluted river water sample and identified as Aeromonas veronii OB3 on the basis of biochemical properties (API 20E) and 16S rRNA sequence analysis. The strain was found to hyper-produce alkaline protease when cultivated on fish waste powder-based medium (HVSP, 4080 U/ml). The biochemical properties and compatibility of OB3 with several detergents and additives were studied. Maximum activity was observed at pH 9.0 and 60℃. The crude protease displayed outstanding stability to the investigated surfactants and oxidants, such as Tween 80, Triton X-100, and H2O2, and almost 36% residual activity when incubated with 1% SDS. Remarkably, the enzyme demonstrated considerable compatibility with commercial detergents, retaining more than 100% of its activity with Ariel and Tide (1 h, 40℃). Moreover, washing performance of Tide significantly improved by the supplementation of small amounts of OB3 crude protease. These properties suggest the potential use of this alkaline protease as a bio-additive in the detergent industry and other biotechnological processes such as peptide synthesis.