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    • Biotechnology
    • Enzymology
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Pullulanase is crucial for industrial applications, with a need for novel, thermostable variants.
    • Existing pullulanase production is often dominated by foreign monopolies, highlighting the importance of domestic research.
    • Thermophilic bacteria are a promising source for enzymes with enhanced stability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To isolate and characterize a novel thermostable pullulanase from thermophilic bacteria.
    • To elucidate the structural features contributing to the enzyme's activity and stability.
    • To achieve high-level heterologous expression of the pullulanase for industrial viability.

    Main Methods:

    • Isolation and identification of thermophilic bacteria (Anoxybacillus sp. LM18-11) from hot springs.
    • Cloning of the full-length pullulanase gene and heterologous expression in Bacillus subtilis.
    • Biochemical characterization (optimum temperature, pH, stability) and structural analysis of the pullulanase.

    Main Results:

    • A novel thermostable pullulanase was identified with optimal activity between 55-60°C and pH 5.6-6.4.
    • The enzyme demonstrated exceptional stability (48h half-life at 60°C) and the highest specific activity reported (750 U/mg).
    • Heterologous expression in Bacillus subtilis yielded a >40-fold increase in extracellular enzyme activity (42 U/mL).

    Conclusions:

    • The novel pullulanase from Anoxybacillus sp. LM18-11 possesses superior thermostability and specific activity.
    • A unique N-terminal substrate binding domain significantly influences enzyme activity and substrate binding.
    • High-level expression and promising biochemical properties indicate strong potential for industrial applications.