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Truncated α-amylase: an improved candidate for textile processing.

Poulomi Saha¹, Mohd Faheem Khan¹, Sanjukta Patra¹

¹a Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering , Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati , Guwahati , India.

Preparative Biochemistry & Biotechnology

|June 15, 2018

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A truncated alpha-amylase enzyme shows improved activity and stability for textile desizing. This enzyme efficiently removes starch from fabrics, offering a greener alternative to traditional chemical methods.

Keywords:

Amylase desizing stability starch textile truncated

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Area of Science:

Biocatalysis
Textile Chemistry
Enzyme Engineering

Background:

Enzymes offer eco-friendly alternatives to hazardous chemicals in textile processing.
Alpha-amylase is crucial for desizing, a key step in fabric preparation.

Purpose of the Study:

To engineer and evaluate a truncated alpha-amylase from Bacillus subtilis for enhanced textile desizing.
To compare the performance of the truncated enzyme (Amy_T) against its full-length counterpart (Amy_F).

Main Methods:

Multiple sequence alignment to identify a truncation region in Bacillus subtilis alpha-amylase.
Cloning, overexpression, and purification of full-length (Amy_F) and truncated (Amy_T) alpha-amylase constructs.
Enzyme characterization including activity, optimal temperature and pH, and thermostability assays (thermal shift assay).
Application testing for starch removal from various fabrics (polystyrene, silk, cotton) and confirmation via FESEM imaging.

Main Results:

The truncated Amy_T exhibited 2.87-fold higher activity compared to the full-length Amy_F.
Amy_T demonstrated superior performance with optimal activity at 55°C and pH 8, compared to Amy_F's optimum at 45°C and pH 7.
Amy_T showed enhanced thermostability and superior starch removal efficiency from polystyrene (85%), silk (75%), and cotton (70%) fabrics.

Conclusions:

The C-terminal truncated alpha-amylase (Amy_T) is a highly effective biocatalyst for textile desizing.
Amy_T presents a significant improvement over the full-length enzyme, offering a more efficient and potentially sustainable solution for the textile industry.