• 미생물학회지
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• 제54권4호
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• pp.463-464
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• 2018

Tamlana sp. UJ94는 해수로부터 분리되었으며 알긴산을 분해할 수 있다. 알긴산 분해 관련 특성을 이해하기 위해 이 세균의 유전체를 분석하였다. UJ94의 유전체는 4,116,543 bp의크기로 3,609개의 코딩서열을 가지고 있으며 35.2 mol%의 G + C 함량을 가진다. BLASTp 검색 결과 9개의 alginate lyase 외에도 6개의 agarase, 5개의 amylase, 4개의 carrageenase, 1개의 cellulase, 4개의 pectate lyase, 7개의 xylanase의 존재가 예측되어 UJ94의 다양한 다당류 분해 능력을 암시하였다. Tamlana sp. UJ94의 유전체는 생물전환 공정에 사용할 수 있는 다당류 분해 유전자를 제공할 수 있을 것이다.

• The Plant Pathology Journal
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.12-24
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• 2022

In this study, we conducted whole-genome sequencing with six species of Pectobacterium composed of seven strains, JR1.1, BP201601.1, JK2.1, HNP201719, MYP201603, PZ1, and HC, for the analysis of pathogenic factors associated with the genome of Pectobacterium. The genome sizes ranged from 4,724,337 bp to 5,208,618 bp, with the GC content ranging from 50.4% to 52.3%. The average nucleotide identity was 98% among the two Pectobacterium species and ranged from 88% to 96% among the remaining six species. A similar distribution was observed in the carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes) class and extracellular plant cell wall degrading enzymes (PCWDEs). HC showed the highest number of enzymes in CAZymes and the lowest number in the extracellular PCWDEs. Six strains showed four subsets, and HC demonstrated three subsets, except hasDEF, in type I secretion system, while the type II secretion system of the seven strains was conserved. Components of human pathogens, such as Salmonella pathogenicity island 1 type type III secretion system (T3SS) and effectors, were identified in PZ1; T3SSa was not identified in HC. Two putative effectors, including hrpK, were identified in seven strains along with dspEF. We also identified 13 structural genes, six regulator genes, and five accessory genes in the type VI secretion system (T6SS) gene cluster of six Pectobacterium species, along with the loss of T6SS in PZ1. HC had two subsets, and JK2.1 had three subsets of T6SS. With the GxSxG motif, the phospholipase A gene did locate among tssID and duf4123 genes in the T6SSa cluster of all strains. Important domains were identified in the vgrG/paar islands, including duf4123, duf2235, vrr-nuc, and duf3396.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제25권9호
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• pp.1476-1484
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• 2015

Three endoxylanase-encoding genes from the moderately themophilic chemoorganotrophic bacterium Melioribacter roseus were cloned and expressed in Escherichia coli. Genes xyl2091 (Mros_2091) and xyl2495 (Mros_2495) encode GH10 family hydrolases, whereas xyl2090 (Mros_2090) represents the GH30 family. In addition to catalytic domains, Xyl2090 and Xyl2091 contain carbohydrate-binding modules that could facilitate their binding to xylans and Por sorting domains associated with the sorting of proteins from the periplasm to the outer membrane, where they are covalently attached. Recombinant endoxylanase Xyl2495 exhibited a high specific activity of 1,920 U/mg on birchwood xylan at 40℃. It is active at low temperatures, exhibiting more than 30% of the maximal activity even at 0℃. Endoxylanases Xyl2090 and Xyl2091 have lower specific activities but higher temperature optima at 80℃ and 65℃, respectively. Analysis of xylan hydrolysis products revealed that Xyl2090 generates xylo-oligosaccharides longer than xylopentaose. Xylose and xylobiose are the major products of xylan hydrolysis by the recombinant Xyl2091 and Xyl2495. No activity against cellulose was observed for all enzymes. The presence of three xylanases ensures efficient xylan hydrolysis by M. roseus. The highly processive "free" endoxylanase Xyl2495 could hydrolyze xylan under moderate temperatures. Xylan hydrolysis at elevated temperatures could be accomplished by concerted action of two cell-bound xylanases; Xyl2090 that probably degrades xylans to long xylo-oligosaccharides, and Xyl2091 hydrolyzing them to xylose and xylobiose. The new endoxylanases could be useful for saccharification of lignocellulosic biomass in biofuels production, bleaching of paper pulp, and obtaining low molecular weight xylooligosaccharides.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제20권10호
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• pp.1403-1414
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• 2010

Aspergillus awamori BTMFW032, isolated from sea water, produced tannase as an extracellular enzyme under submerged culture conditions. Enzymes with a specific activity of 2,761.89 IU/mg protein, a final yield of 0.51%, and a purification fold of 6.32 were obtained after purification through to homogeneity, by ultrafiltration and gel filtration. SDS-PAGE analyses, under nonreducing and reducing conditions, yielded a single band of 230 kDa and 37.8 kDa, respectively, indicating the presence of six identical monomers. A pI of 4.4 and a carbohydrate content of 8.02% were observed in the enzyme. The optimal temperature was found to be $30^{\circ}C$, although the enzyme was active in the range of $5-80^{\circ}C$. Two pH optima, pH 2 and pH 8, were recorded, although the enzyme was instable at a pH of 8, but stable at a pH of 2.0 for 24 h. Methylgallate recorded maximal affinity, and $K_m$ and $V_{max}$ were recorded at $1.9{\times}10^{-3}$M and 830 ${\mu}Mol$/min, respectively. The impacts of a number of metal salts, solvents, surfactants, and other typical enzyme inhibitors on tannase activity were determined in order to establish the novel characteristics of the enzyme. The gene encoding tannase, isolated from A. awamori, was found to be 1.232 kb, and nucleic acid sequence analysis revealed an open reading frame consisting of 1,122 bp (374 amino acids) of one stretch in the -1 strand. In silico analyses of gene sequences, and a comparison with reported sequences of other species of Aspergillus, indicate that the acidophilic tannase from marine A. awamori differs from that of other reported species.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제27권9호
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• pp.1670-1680
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• 2017

Lignocellulose, composed mostly of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin generated through secondary growth of woody plant, is considered as promising resources for biofuel. In order to use lignocellulose as a biofuel, biodegradation besides high-cost chemical treatments were applied, but knowledge on the decomposition of lignocellulose occurring in a natural environment is insufficient. We analyzed the 16S rRNA gene and metagenome to understand how the lignocellulose is decomposed naturally in decayed Torreya nucifera (L) of Bija forest (Bijarim) in Gotjawal, an ecologically distinct environment. A total of 464,360 reads were obtained from 16S rRNA gene sequencing, representing diverse phyla; Proteobacteria (51%), Bacteroidetes (11%) and Actinobacteria (10%). The metagenome analysis using single molecules real-time sequencing revealed that the assembled contigs determined originated from Proteobacteria (58%) and Actinobacteria (10.3%). Carbohydrate Active enZYmes (CAZy)- and Protein families (Pfam)-based analysis showed that Proteobacteria was involved in degrading whole lignocellulose, and Actinobacteria played a role only in a part of hemicellulose degradation. Combining these results, it suggested that Proteobacteria and Actinobacteria had selective biodegradation potential for different lignocellulose substrates. Thus, it is considered that understanding of the systemic microbial degradation pathways may be a useful strategy for recycle of lignocellulosic biomass, and the microbial enzymes in Bija forest can be useful natural resources in industrial processes.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제54권3호
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• pp.299-301
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• 2018

Microbulbifer agarilyticus GP101은 소라(Turbo cornutus)의 내장에서 분리되었으며 해조류 유래 다당류인 한천, 알긴산, ${\kappa}$-카라기난을 분해하는 특징이 있다. GP101 균주의 유전체는 4,255,625 bp 크기로 3,458개의 코딩 서열을 포함하며 55.4%의 GC 함량을 가진다. BLASTP 분석 결과 7개의 agarase, 5개의 alginate lyase, 10개의 glucanase, 4개의 chitinase, 2개의 xylanases, 1개의 ${\kappa}$-carrageenase, 1개의 laminarinase의 존재를 확인하였다. M. agarilyticus GP101의 유전체 정보는 다당류의 생물전환 공정에 이용할 수 있는 유전 정보를 제공할 수 있을 것이다.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.277-283
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• 2023

물푸레나무(Fraxinus rhynchophylla Hance, F. rhynchophylla)는 동아시아에서 널리 사용되어 온 전통적인 약용 식물로, 만성 기관지염, 세균성 이질과 시력 개선 등을 위해 사용돼 왔다. 물푸레나무에는 esculin, esculetin, fraxin 및 fraxetin과 같은 다양한 형태의 쿠마린이 존재하며, esculetin은 항산화, 항염, 항균, 항암 및 아토피성 피부 염증 완화 등의 효과를 가지고 있다. 지금까지 물푸레나무 내 유효 성분을 증가시키는 공정개발에 관한 연구는 보고되지 않았다. 따라서 본 연구의 목적은 물푸레나무 내 esculetin함량을 증가시키고, 항염 및 항산화 효능을 증대시키기 위한 물푸레나무 생물전환 공정을 개발하는 것이다. 당분해효소 viscozyme L을 이용하여 물푸레나무에 처리한 결과 물푸레나무 효소처리물(FRE-VL)은 물푸레나무 추출물(FRE)대비 esculetin 함량이 3.1배 증가하였으며, 항염 활성 증대와 DPPH 라디칼 소거 활성의 효과를 나타내었다. 본 연구를 통해 화장품 분야에서 생물전환 기술을 적용한 물푸레나무 효소처리물의 신규 화장품 기능성 소재로의 활용 가능성을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.79-85
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• 2007

진세노사이드의 인슐린 분비 활성을 비교해 본 결과 PPD 계열 진세노사이드가 인슐린의 분비를 촉진하는 경향을 보였으며, 그 중에서도 CK의 인슐린 분비 촉진 효과가 가장 뛰어났다. CK는 RIN-m5F cell line과 일차 배양한 췌장 소도 세포에서 용량 의존적으로 인슐린의 분비를 촉진하였고 이러한 CK의 인슐린 분비 촉진 기전은 ATP-sensitive $K^+$ 채널의 봉쇄에 의한 것임을 확인하였다. H4IIE cell line에서 간 세포내 당신생과 관련된 효소의 발현을 측정한 결과 CK는 dexamethasone/cAMP에 의한 PEPCK 와 G6Pase의 발현을 억제하였다. 이로 미루어 볼 때, CK는 간에서 당의 신생을 억제하여 공복 시 혈당을 감소시킬 수 있음을 시사하였다. 또한 3T3-L1 cell line에서 TG의 함량과 $PPAR-{\gamma}$ 유전자의 발현에 미치는 영향을 살펴본 결과 CK는 $PPAR-{\gamma}$의 발현을 억제하여 결과 지방세포의 분화를 억제하였다. 결론적으로 CK는 췌장에서 ATP-sensitive $K^+$ channel을 봉쇄함으로 인슐린 분비를 촉진시키고 또한 간세포에서 당 신생을 억제함으로 식후 및 공복 시 혈당을 감소시킬 것으로 기대된다.