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  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Enzyme Engineering
  • Photosynthesis Research

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  • Rubisco (ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase) is crucial for CO2 fixation but has suboptimal kinetics.
  • Engineering Rubisco for improved catalytic efficiency is a key goal for enhancing photosynthesis.
  • Bacterial expression systems offer a platform for studying and engineering plant enzymes like Rubisco.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evolve and identify mutations in Synechococcus PCC6301 Form I Rubisco that enhance functional expression in E. coli.
  • To assess the impact of specific Rubisco L-subunit substitutions on protein yield and assembly.
  • To investigate the role of chaperonins and RbcX in Rubisco functional expression and assembly.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a Rubisco-dependent Escherichia coli (RDE) selection system to evolve Rubisco under selective pressure.
  • Introduced specific L-subunit mutations (e.g., I174V, Q212L, M262T, F345L, F345I) into Synechococcus PCC6301 and PCC7002 Rubisco.
  • Assessed functional Rubisco expression in E. coli (XL1-Blue) with and without GroE chaperonin and RbcX.

Main Results:

  • Identified key Rubisco L-subunit substitutions (I174V, Q212L, M262T, F345L, F345I) that increased functional expression 4- to 17-fold in E. coli.
  • The F345I mutation improved Synechococcus PCC7002 Rubisco expression 11-fold but did not enable Arabidopsis Rubisco expression.
  • Chaperonins GroE and RbcX differentially affected mutant Rubisco assembly and expression, with RbcX stimulating wild-type and mutant forms.

Conclusions:

  • The RDE system is versatile for identifying mutations that improve functional Rubisco expression in E. coli.
  • Specific Rubisco mutations can significantly enhance protein yield and assembly in a bacterial host.
  • Further development of the RDE system could facilitate screening for Rubisco kinetic improvements.