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Multiple proteases from Streptomyces moderatus. I. Isolation and purification of five extracellular proteases
1Biochemistry Laboratory, Central Leather Research Institute, Madras, India.
Abstract:
The presence of multiple proteases in the culture filtrate of Streptomyces moderatus was detected. After preliminary purification by ammonium sulfate precipitation and decolorization using DEAE-cellulose, the fractionation of various proteases was carried out using CM-trisacryl cation-exchange chromatography. By this procedure, four different protease fractions (Fr.) were separated (Fr. I, II, III, and IV). The first fraction was further separated into two different proteolytically active fractions (Fr. IA and Fr. Ib) by DEAE-trisacryl anion-exchange chromatography. Fraction Ia was purified further by affinity chromatography on N-carbobenzoxy-D-phenylalanyl triethylenetetramine-Sepharose 4B. The second fraction (Fr. Ib) was purified by gel filtration on Ultrogel AcA 44. For the purification of the other protease fractions (Fr. II, III, and IV) single-step affinity chromatography methods were employed. Protease fractions II and III were purified by epsilon-aminocaproyl-4-(4-aminophenylazo)phenylarsonic acid Sepharose 4B and protease fraction IV was purified on epsilon-aminocaproyl trialanine-Sepharose 4B. All five proteases purified were found to be apparently homogeneous by gel electrophoretic methods.
Insights
Researchers purified five distinct proteases from Streptomyces moderatus culture filtrate using advanced chromatography techniques. This study details the isolation and purification of these enzymes, contributing to understanding microbial protease diversity.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Enzymology
Background:
- Streptomyces species are known producers of diverse bioactive compounds, including proteases.
- Understanding the enzymatic repertoire of Streptomyces moderatus is crucial for biotechnological applications.
- Proteases play vital roles in microbial physiology and extracellular protein processing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To isolate and purify multiple proteases from the culture filtrate of Streptomyces moderatus.
- To characterize the different protease fractions obtained through various chromatographic methods.
- To establish a purification strategy for individual proteases from this bacterial source.
Main Methods:
- Protease activity was detected in the culture filtrate of Streptomyces moderatus.
- Initial purification involved ammonium sulfate precipitation and DEAE-cellulose decolorization.
- Fractionation was achieved using CM-trisacryl cation-exchange chromatography, yielding four fractions (Fr. I-IV).
- Further separation of Fr. I into Fr. IA and Fr. IB utilized DEAE-trisacryl anion-exchange chromatography.
- Specific purification of Fr. IA, Fr. IB, Fr. II, Fr. III, and Fr. IV employed affinity chromatography (N-carbobenzoxy-D-phenylalanyl triethylenetetramine-Sepharose 4B, epsilon-aminocaproyl-4-(4-aminophenylazo)phenylarsonic acid Sepharose 4B, epsilon-aminocaproyl trialanine-Sepharose 4B) and gel filtration (Ultrogel AcA 44).
Main Results:
- Four distinct protease fractions (Fr. I, II, III, and IV) were separated from Streptomyces moderatus culture filtrate.
- Fraction I was further resolved into two active proteases (Fr. IA and Fr. Ib).
- Five apparently homogeneous proteases were successfully purified using a combination of ion-exchange, gel filtration, and affinity chromatography.
- Gel electrophoresis confirmed the homogeneity of all five purified protease fractions.
Conclusions:
- Streptomyces moderatus produces multiple proteases with distinct biochemical properties.
- A multi-step purification strategy involving various chromatographic techniques enabled the isolation of five individual proteases.
- The successful purification of these proteases lays the groundwork for further biochemical characterization and potential applications.