1,1,1-三氨基甲基丙烷锌(Ⅱ)配合物稳定性研究

合成了三角架型配体1,1,1-三氨基甲基丙烷,在25.0±0.1℃,I=0.1 mol.l-1KNO3条件下,采用pH滴定法测定了其锌(Ⅱ)配合物的稳定常数.根据测定结果,进一步探讨了此配合物作为水解酶模型物的可行性.     

Non-Specific GH30_7 Endo-β-1,4-xylanase from Talaromyces leycettanus

This study describes the catalytic properties of a GH30_7 xylanase produced by the fungus Talaromyces leycettanus. The enzyme is an ando-β-1,4-xylanase, showing similar specific activity towards glucuronoxylan, arabinoxylan, and rhodymenan (linear β-1,3-β-1,4-xylan). The heteroxylans are hydrolyzed to a mixture of linear as well as branched β-1,4-xylooligosaccharides that are shorter than the products generated by GH10 and GH11 xylanases. In the rhodymenan hydrolyzate, the linear β-1,4-xylooligosaccharides are accompanied with a series of mixed linkage homologues. Initial hydrolysis of glucuronoxylan resembles the action of other GH30_7 and GH30_8 glucuronoxylanases, resulting in a series of aldouronic acids of a general formula MeGlcA²Xyl_n. Due to the significant non-specific endoxylanase activity of the enzyme, these acidic products are further attacked in the unbranched regions, finally yielding MeGlcA²Xyl_2-3. The accommodation of a substituted xylosyl residue in the −2 subsite also applies in arabinoxylan depolymerization. Moreover, the xylose residue may be arabinosylated at both positions 2 and 3, without negatively affecting the main chain cleavage. The catalytic properties of the enzyme, particularly the great tolerance of the side-chain substituents, make the enzyme attractive for biotechnological applications. The enzyme is also another example of extraordinarily great catalytic diversity among eukaryotic GH30_7 xylanases.     

<Emphasis Type="Italic">Brevibacillus sp</Emphasis>: A Novel Thermophilic Source for the Production of Bile Salt Hydrolase

A thermophilic microorganism growing within the temperature range of 40–65 °C (optimum at 55 °C) was isolated from hot water springs near Konkan, Maharashtra, India. Based on 16S rDNA sequence analysis, it was concluded that the isolate belongs to the genus Brevibacillus. The present paper reports the isolation, identification, and standardization of fermentation conditions for the production of enzyme, bile salt hydrolase (EC 3.5.1.24) which is produced intracellularly at high temperatures. This is the first report regarding the production of bile salt hydrolase from a thermophilic source. Optimization of fermentation conditions resulted in a 2.9-fold enhancement in enzyme production.     

Determination of the endocannabinoid anandamide in human plasma by high-performance liquid chromatography

Anandamide (N-arachidonylethanolamine) is an endogenous cannabinoid receptor ligand that has been implicated in various physiological and pathophysiological functions. In the present study, a liquid-liquid extraction-based reversed-phase HPLC method with fluorometric detection was validated and applied for the analysis of anandamide in human plasma. Following derivatization with the fluorogenic reagent 4-(N,N-dimethylaminosulfonyl)-7-(N-chloroformylmethyl-N-methyl-amino)-2,1,3-benzoxadiazole (DBD-COCl), the analyte was separated using an acetonitrile-water gradient at a flow rate of 0.8 mL/min, and spectrophotometric detection at 560 nm with an excitation wavelength of 450 nm. The retention times for anandamide and R+-methanandamide (internal standard) were 27.1 and 30.7 min, respectively. The validated quantification range was 1-15 ng/mL. The developed procedure was applied to determine anandamide levels in human plasma following a 24 h incubation of human whole blood at 37 degrees C in the presence or absence of phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride, an inhibitor of the anandamide-degrading enzyme fatty acid amide hydrolase. Anandamide levels determined under both conditions were within the validated concentration range with anandamide levels being 2.3-fold higher in plasma from PMSF-treated blood.     

A Novel Thermostable β-Galactosidase from Geobaciilus kaustophilus HTA42

A novel thermostable β-galactosidase gene, designated as GkGallA, from the thermophilic bacterium Geobacillus kaustophilus HTA426 was cloned and heterologously overexpressed in Escherichia coli（E, coli）. Based on the sequence analysis, GkGallA belongs to the glycosyl hydrolase family 1 that was the first β-galactosidase of bacterial origins expressed by us in this family. The apparent molecular weight of GkGallA determined by sodium deodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis is 52000. It exhibited the highest activity toward p-nitrophenyl-β-D-galactopyranoside at pH 7.8 and 70℃ and displayed high thermal stability, Divalent cations are prerequisite for the activity of GKGallA, with the highest activity in the presence of Mn2＋. Moreover, the three-dimensional structure of GkGaI1A was modeled to speculate the structure of the catalytic residues and the reac- tion mechanism. The catalytic residues consisting of Glu166 and Glu355 were verified by site-directed mutagenesis.     

Species Differences in Metabolism of Soluble Epoxide Hydrolase Inhibitor,EC1728, Highlight the Importance of Clinically Relevant Screening Mechanisms in Drug Development

There are few novel therapeutic options available for companion animals, and medications rely heavily on repurposed drugs developed for other species. Considering the diversity of species and breeds in companion animal medicine, comprehensive PK exposures in the companion animal patient is often lacking. The purpose of this paper was to assess the pharmacokinetics after oral and intravenous dosing in domesticated animal species (dogs, cats, and horses) of a novel soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibitor, EC1728, being developed for the treatment of pain in animals. Results: Intravenous and oral administration revealed that bioavailability was similar for dogs, and horses (42 and 50% F) but lower in mice and cats (34 and 8%, respectively). Additionally, clearance was similar between cats and mice, but >2× faster in cats vs. dogs and horses. Efficacy with EC1728 has been demonstrated in mice, dogs, and horses, and despite the rapid clearance of EC1728 in cats, analgesic efficacy was demonstrated in an acute pain model after intravenous but not oral dosing. Conclusion: These results demonstrate that exposures across species can vary, and investigation of therapeutic exposures in target species is needed to provide adequate care that addresses efficacy and avoids toxicity.     

产环氧化物水解酶菌种的筛选及发酵条件优化

以外消旋苯基环氧乙烷为唯一碳源,从土壤中筛选出编号为G7的菌株,能选择性水解外消旋苯基环氧乙烷而得到(S)-苯基环氧乙烷,对映体过量值(e.e)达到99.3%。经鉴定菌种G7属于枯草芽胞杆菌。对该菌株的发酵条件进行了优化,结果表明,当培养基成分为蔗糖10g/L,胰蛋白胨10g/L,Na₂HPO₄·12H₂O 2g/L,KH₂PO₄ 2g/L,MgSO₄ 0.2g/L,CaCl₂ 0.01g/L,pH 6.5,30℃培养25h,环氧化物水解酶活力达到最高值372.2U/mg。     

纤维微菌XM-8木聚糖酶基因克隆及酶学性质

【目的】为获得可应用于木聚糖水解的酶资源,希望通过筛选分离得到能够水解木聚糖的木聚糖酶产生菌,克隆表达木聚糖酶基因并研究其酶学性质。【方法】从环境中筛选分离出可水解木聚糖的菌株,利用16SrDNA对其进行分子鉴定。扩增其木聚糖酶基因,以pET22b(+)为表达载体,构建共表达重组质粒,转化Escherichia coli BL21(DE3)进行异源表达,并对重组酶进行酶学性质研究。【结果】经16SrDNA鉴定该菌株为纤维微菌。通过PCR成功克隆到该菌的木聚糖酶基因(xyn-8a),并构建共表达质粒pET22b-xyn-8a,实现木聚糖酶Xyn-8a的活性表达。酶学性质研究表明Xyn-8a最适反应温度为60℃,最适反应pH值为6.0,只对木聚糖底物有活性;HPLC分析其水解产物以木二糖为主,还有少量的木糖和木三糖。【结论】XYN-8A在pH值为6的条件下具有较高活力,且可以催化水解反应,在生产低聚木糖方面具有一定的应用价值。     

Improvement of the homogeneity of protein-imprinted polymer films by orientated immobilization of the template

A method for preparing homogeneous protein-imprinted polymer films with orientated immobilization of template is described. The template methyl parathion hydrolase (MPH) was modified with a peptide linker (Gly-Ser)₅–Cys and was immobilized on a cover glass with a fixed orientation via the linker. The activity of the fusion enzyme (MPH-L) was evaluated by determining the product's absorbance at 405 nm (A₄₀₅). Both the free and the immobilized MPH-L showed higher retention of the bioactivity than the wide type enzyme (MPH-W) as revealed by the A₄₀₅ values for MPH-L_free/MPH-W_free (1.159/1.111) and for MPH-L_immobilized/MPH-W_immobilized (0.348/0.118). The immobilized MPH-L also formed a more homogeneous template stamp compared to the immobilized MPH-W. The molecularly imprinted polymer films prepared with the immobilized MPH-L exhibited high homogeneity with low Std. Deviations of 80 and 200 from the CL intensity mean volumes which were observed for batch-prepared films and an individual film, respectively. MPH-L-imprinted polymer film also had a larger template binding capacity indicated by higher CL intensity mean volume of 3900 INT over 2500 INT for MPH-W-imprinted films. The imprinted film prepared with the orientated immobilization of template showed an imprinting factor of 1.7, while the controls did not show an imprinting effect.     

介孔材料固定化酶*

本文综述了近年来酶在介孔材料上的固定化研究新进展,重点介绍了水解酶类的脂肪酶、蛋白酶、青霉素G酰化酶等和氧化还原酶类的辣根过氧化物酶、氯过氧化物酶、漆酶等在介孔材料上的固定化研究现状,并对介孔材料固定化酶的发展前景进行了展望。