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Biphenyl-associated meta-cleavage dioxygenases from Comamonas testosteroni B-356
P Hein1, J Powlowski, D Barriault
1INRS-Santé, Institut National de la recherche scientifique, Pointe-Claire, QC, Canada.
Canadian Journal of Microbiology
|April 2, 1998
Summary
Comamonas testosteroni B-356 produces two dioxygenases: 2,3-dihydroxybiphenyl 1,2-dioxygenase (B1,2O) and catechol 2,3-dioxygenase (C2,3O). C2,3O exhibits broader substrate specificity and higher chlorocatechol tolerance than B1,2O.
Area of Science:
- Microbial metabolism
- Enzymology
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Comamonas testosteroni B-356 utilizes biphenyl as a carbon source.
- The bacterium possesses two distinct meta-cleavage dioxygenases: 2,3-dihydroxybiphenyl 1,2-dioxygenase (B1,2O) and catechol 2,3-dioxygenase (C2,3O).
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the catalytic properties of B1,2O and C2,3O from Comamonas testosteroni B-356.
- To investigate the physiological implications of these enzymes in biphenyl and chlorobiphenyl catabolism.
Main Methods:
- Enzyme characterization and comparison of substrate specificity.
- Analysis of enzyme inhibition by chlorocatechols.
- Sequence homology analysis of the dioxygenases.
Main Results:
- B1,2O shares sequence homology with other known B1,2Os, while C2,3O shows similarity to xylEII-encoded C2,3O.
- C2,3O demonstrates significantly broader substrate specificity compared to B1,2O.
- Both enzymes are inhibited by chlorocatechols, with B1,2O being more sensitive.
Conclusions:
- The coexistence of B1,2O and C2,3O in Comamonas testosteroni B-356 suggests distinct roles in biphenyl and chlorobiphenyl degradation.
- The broader substrate range and higher tolerance of C2,3O may be crucial for efficiently processing diverse aromatic compounds.