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We discovered MagAT, a novel (R)-amine transaminase from Mycolicibacterium agri, ideal for chiral amine biomanufacturing. This enzyme shows high activity, stability in organic solvents, and specific substrate preferences, aiding in efficient stereoselective synthesis.

Keywords:
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  • Biocatalysis
  • Enzyme Engineering
  • Organic Synthesis

Background:

  • Chiral amines are crucial building blocks in pharmaceutical synthesis.
  • Efficient stereoselective synthesis of chiral amines remains a significant challenge in biomanufacturing.
  • Novel biocatalysts are needed to overcome these synthetic hurdles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clone and characterize a novel (R)-amine transaminase, MagAT, from Mycolicibacterium agri.
  • To evaluate the enzyme's activity, stability, and substrate specificity for potential biomanufacturing applications.
  • To elucidate the structural basis of substrate specificity for rational enzyme design.

Main Methods:

  • Heterologous expression of the MagAT gene.
  • Enzyme activity assays under varying pH, temperature, and solvent conditions.
  • Kinetic analysis (Michaelis constants) and substrate specificity profiling.
  • 3D structural modeling using AlphaFold3 and molecular docking.

Main Results:

  • MagAT exhibited optimal activity at pH 7.0 and 40°C, with high thermal stability.
  • The enzyme maintained full activity in the presence of 10% methanol, DMSO, and chloroform.
  • MagAT demonstrated high substrate affinity for (R)-1-phenylethan-1-amine and pyruvate.
  • Efficient catalysis of C3-C8 aliphatic and monocyclic aromatic amines, with reduced activity for sterically hindered substrates.
  • Structural analysis revealed steric hindrance in the O-pocket influences substrate specificity.

Conclusions:

  • MagAT is a robust and efficient biocatalyst for the stereoselective synthesis of (R)-chiral amines.
  • The findings provide a foundation for engineering transaminases with tailored substrate specificities.
  • This research contributes to advancing chiral amine biomanufacturing processes.