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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Enzyme Engineering
  • Protein Stability

Background:

  • Enzyme active site flexibility is crucial for catalysis but its impact on stability is poorly understood.
  • Targeting flexible residues in enzymes is a potential strategy for enhancing stability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate an active center stabilization (ACS) strategy for improving enzyme kinetic thermostability.
  • To investigate the effect of flexible residues within the active center on enzyme stability.

Main Methods:

  • Site-saturation mutagenesis of 18 residues within 10 Å of the catalytic residue (Ser209) in Candida rugosa lipase1.
  • Three-tier high-throughput screening and ordered recombination mutagenesis to identify stable mutants.
  • Characterization of mutant enzyme stability (half-life, Tm) and catalytic activity.

Main Results:

  • The mutant VarB3 (F344I/F434Y/F133Y/F121Y) exhibited a 40-fold longer half-life at 60°C and a 12.7°C higher Tm compared to the wild type.
  • Enzyme catalytic activity was maintained in the stabilized mutant.
  • Focusing mutations on flexible residues near the catalytic site increased the success rate of enzyme stabilization.

Conclusions:

  • Active center stabilization (ACS) is an effective strategy for enhancing the kinetic thermostability of enzymes.
  • Identifying and modifying flexible residues within the active center can significantly improve enzyme functional robustness.
  • This approach has implications for understanding enzyme evolution and developing enzymes for industrial applications.