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Xuting Sun^1,2, Xiaofan Lin¹, Yufan Xian¹

¹College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, No. 15 Beisanhuan Road East, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China.

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Engineered Bacillus subtilis laccase CotA (DTA) shows improved activity and stability. This enhanced enzyme efficiently degrades mycotoxins and aids lignocellulose pretreatment for industrial applications.

Keywords:

Catalytic activity Laccase Protein engineering Rational design Thermostability

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Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Enzyme Engineering
Industrial Microbiology

Background:

Laccases are crucial multi-copper oxidases with diverse industrial uses.
Bacillus subtilis laccase CotA is a well-studied enzyme with potential for improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

To engineer Bacillus subtilis laccase CotA for enhanced catalytic activity and thermostability.
To investigate the structural and functional basis for the improved enzyme properties.

Main Methods:

Rational design and iterative mutation of CotA laccase.
Characterization of enzyme activity, thermostability, and degradation capabilities.
Assessment of lignocellulose pretreatment efficiency.

Main Results:

A triple mutant (DTA) exhibited a 2.7-fold increase in catalytic activity and a 1.4-fold increase in thermostability compared to wild-type CotA.
Enhanced DTA activity is linked to strengthened active site interactions; improved stability is due to increased hydrophobic residues and surface flexibility.
DTA demonstrated superior degradation of aflatoxin B1 and ZEN mycotoxins and more effective lignocellulose pretreatment.

Conclusions:

The engineered DTA laccase presents significantly improved catalytic performance and stability.
DTA shows promising potential for industrial applications, including mycotoxin bioremediation and biomass processing.