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Partitioning of cerrena unicolor laccase activity in an aqueous two-phase system

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Blatkiewicz M., Ledakowicz S., Prinz A., Górak A.

Chemical and Process Engineering

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2016

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vol. 37

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issue 2

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Oxidative polymerization of lignins by laccase in water-acetone mixture

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Fiţigău I., Peter F., Boeriu C.

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2013

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vol. 60

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issue 4

817-822

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The enzymatic oxidative polymerization of five technical lignins with different molecular properties, i.e. Soda Grass/Wheat straw Lignin, Organosolv Hardwood Lignin, Soda Wheat straw Lignin, Alkali pretreated Wheat straw Lignin, and Kraft Softwood was studied. All lignins were previously fractionated by acetone/water 50:50 (v/v) and the laccase-catalyzed polymerization of the low molecular weight fractions (Mw < 4000 g/mol) was carried out in the same solvent system. Reactivity of lignin substrates in laccase-catalyzed reactions was determined by monitoring the oxygen consumption. The oxidation reactions in 50% acetone in water mixture proceed with high rate for all tested lignins. Polymerization products were analyzed by size exclusion chromatography, FT-IR, and 31P-NMR and evidence of important lignin modifications after incubation with laccase. Lignin polymers with higher molecular weight (Mw up to 17500 g/mol) were obtained. The obtained polymers have potential for applications in bioplastics, adhesives and as polymeric dispersants.

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Characterization of a novel laccase purified from the fungus Hohenbuehelia serotina and its decolourisation of dyes

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Xu Y., Lu Y., Zhang R., Wang H., Liu Q.

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2016

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vol. 63

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issue 2

273-279

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A novel laccase was purified from the white rot fungus, Hohenbuehelia serotina, to investigate the applications of this laccase in the decoloration of various dyes. SDS-PAGE revealed a single band of this laccase corresponding to a molecular weight of approximately 57.8 kDa. The enzyme showed activity towards several substrates, the most sensitive of which was 2,2'-Azinobis-(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonate) (ABTS). The highest enzymatic activity using ABTS as a substrate was observed at pH 6.8 and 30°C. The enzyme activity was found to be significantly enhanced in the presence of Zn2+ ions and inhibited by Fe2+ ions. Moreover, SDS and β-mercaptoethanol were inhibitory, and inhibition by L-cysteine was observed while EDTA and DMSO had almost no inhibitory effect. The laccase could effectively decolorize seven different dyes within 30 minutes at 40°C.

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Novel laccase-like multicopper oxidases from the Myrothecium roridum fungus - production enhancement, identification and application in the dye removal process

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Jasińska A., Góralczyk A., Soboń A., Długoński J.

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2018

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vol. 65

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issue 2

287-295

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The aim of this study was to overproduce, identify and apply novel laccase-like multicopper oxidases (LMCOs) from Myrothecium roridum in a dye removal process. LMCOs' production was enhanced by modifying the medium and adding copper ions. After purification, two proteins, LMCO1 and LMCO2, with molecular masses of 46.7 and 66.3 kDa were discovered. Peptide analysis by mass spectrometry revealed that they belong to the cupredoxin superfamily. Characteristic peptide sequences were obtained for MCOs and bilirubin oxidases. Crude enzymes were applied in a dye decolorization process. Supplementation with 1 mM of vanillin allowed an almost complete elimination of the Indigo carmine within 3 hours. The dye was removed from a solution containing metals, surfactants and organic solvents. The in-gel assessment of the activity and decolorization ability of MCOs, followed by protein extraction and SDS-PAGE, confirmed that only LMCO2 was responsible for the dye removal. MCOs produced by Myrothecium sp. have been poorly studied before. The obtained results broaden knowledge on this subject and may contribute to the development of an eco-friendly method of dye elimination.

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Laccase activity and stability in the presence of menthol-based ionic liquids

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Feder-Kubis J., Bryjak J.

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2013

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vol. 60

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issue 4

741-745

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Laccases attract attention due to their potential for manufacturing pharmaceutical intermediates from a wide array of phenolic and non-phenolic substrates that are sparingly soluble in water. Because of the high polarity of ionic liquids (ILs), they can dissolve polar and nonpolar compounds and are claimed as "green" alternative for volatile organic solvents. The main aim of this work was to find water-immiscible ILs suitable for Cerrena unicolor laccase. For that five ILs with bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide anions coupled with cations derived from natural alcohol - (1R,2S,5R)-(-)-menthol were synthesized, namely: (I) 3-butyl-1-[(1R,2S,5R)-(-)-menthoxymethyl]imidazolium, (II) 1-[(1R,2S,5R)-(-)-menthoxymethyl]-3-heptylimidazolium, (III) 1-[(1R,2S,5R)-(-)-menthoxymethyl]-3-methylpyridinium, (IV) heptyl[(1R,2S,5R)-(-)-menthoxymethyl]dimethylammonium, and (V) decyl[(1R,2S,5R)-(-)-menthoxymethyl]dimethylammonium ions. Laccase activity was tested in buffer saturated with ILs whereas stability tests in biphasic systems lasted 5 days. It was shown that ILs I, III-V did not significantly alter laccase activity (being 90-123% respective to the buffer) whereas IL II decreased reactivity in 20%. Stability tests revealed that ILs I, IV and V increased enzyme stability even more than in the buffer. For mathematical formalization of inactivation courses, isoenzyme model was applied but this model fitted experimental data only for sets obtained in the buffer (control) and in the presence of IL II. In the other cases, first-order reaction model was sufficient. This shows that ILs, even at very low concentrations, influence conformational stability of proteins, which is dependent on the cation structure. In general, the imidazolium (I) and ammonium (IV) salts with shorter alkyl chains supported laccase activity and stability.

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A novel laccase from fresh fruiting bodies of the wild medicinal mushroom Tricholoma matsutake

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Xu L., Zhu M., Chen X., Wang H., Zhang G.

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2015

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vol. 62

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issue 1

35-40

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The knowledge about biological activities of constituents from medicinal mushrooms belonging to the genus Tricholoma is limited. A 59-kDa laccase has now been purified from fresh fruiting bodies of the mushroom Tricholoma matsutake. The purification protocol entailed ion exchange chromatography on DEAE-cellulose, affinity chromatography on Affi-gel blue gel, ion exchange chromatography on CM-cellulose, affinity chromatography on ConA-Sepharose, and gel filtration by fast protein liquid chromatography on Superdex 75. Of the various affinity and ion exchange chromatographic media employed, the laccase bound only on Con A-Sepharose. The activity of the laccase did not undergo major changes over the temperature range 20-80°C. However, all activity vanished following exposure to 100°C for 10 minutes. The enzyme activity varied only slightly over the pH range 3-5, with the optimal pH of 5, but exhibited a precipitous decline when the pH was increased to 6, and was undetectable at pH 8 and 9. The laccase showed activity in the decolorization of azo dyes without a mediator. Its N-terminal sequence demonstrated only slight resemblance to those of other mushroom laccases. The newly described laccase is distinctive from the previously isolated Tricholoma mushroom laccases in a number of aspects.

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Point-of-Care Testing – Biosensor for Norepinephrine Determination

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Baluta S., Swist A., Cabaj J., Malecha K., Baluta S., Swist A., Cabaj J., Malecha K.

International Journal of Electronics and Telecommunications

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2020

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vol. 66

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issue 2

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Effective and complex stimulation of the biodegradation system of fungus Cerrena unicolor by rapeseed meal fermentation

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Jaszek M., Miłek J., Żuchowski J., Stefaniuk D., Prendecka M.

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2016

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vol. 63

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issue 3

549-554

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The effect of supplementation of medium with rapeseed meal (RM) on production of biotechnologically important enzymes was investigated in submerged cultures of the white rot fungus Cerrena unicolor. The addition of RM (3.5% w/v) distinctly stimulated the activities of laccase, chitinase, and β-glucosidase. As compared to the control, the activities of chitinase, β-glucosidase, and laccase in the RM supplemented cultures were up to 4.1, 8.4, and 3.9 times higher, respectively. The results of the spectrophotometric and spectrofluorometric measurements were additionally confirmed by zymographic analysis of the samples. The level of sugars and phenolic compounds as well as the antioxidative ability of fungal preparations were also determined. The results obtained indicate that the submerged liquid fermentation of rapeseed meal can be proposed as an inexpensive and very effective method for biotechnological production of chitinase, β-glucosidase, and laccase by C. unicolor.

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Partitioning of cerrena unicolor laccase activity in an aqueous two-phase system

Oxidative polymerization of lignins by laccase in water-acetone mixture

Characterization of a novel laccase purified from the fungus Hohenbuehelia serotina and its decolourisation of dyes

Novel laccase-like multicopper oxidases from the Myrothecium roridum fungus - production enhancement, identification and application in the dye removal process

Laccase activity and stability in the presence of menthol-based ionic liquids

A novel laccase from fresh fruiting bodies of the wild medicinal mushroom Tricholoma matsutake

Point-of-Care Testing – Biosensor for Norepinephrine Determination

Effective and complex stimulation of the biodegradation system of fungus Cerrena unicolor by rapeseed meal fermentation