Comparative characterization of four laccases from Trametes versicolor concerning phenolic C-C coupling and oxidation of PAHs.
The laccase genes lccalpha, lccbeta, lccgamma and lccdelta encoding four isoenzymes from Trametes versicolor have been cloned and expressed in Pichia pastoris. Biochemical characterization allowed classification of these laccases into two distinct groups: Lccalpha and Lccbeta possessed higher thermal stability, but lower catalytic activity towards 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS) compared to Lccgamma and Lccdelta. Activities of the laccases were quite different as well. Laccase Lccdelta showed highest phenolic C-C coupling activity with sinapic acid, but lowest oxidizing activity towards polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Highest activity towards PAHs was observed with Lccbeta. After 72h, more than 80% of fluorene, anthracene, acenaphthene and acenaphthylene were oxidized by Lccbeta in the presence of ABTS. Investigation of the structural basis of the different activities of the laccases demonstrated the impact of positions 164 and 265 in the substrate binding site on oxidation of PAHs.
Koschorreck
Katja
K
Institute of Technical Biochemistry, University of Stuttgart, Allmandring 31, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany.
Richter
Sven M
SM
Swierczek
André
A
Beifuss
Uwe
U
Schmid
Rolf D
RD
Urlacher
Vlada B
VB
D001483:Base Sequence; D001487:Basidiomycota / Q000201:enzymology*; D002851:Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; D003001:Cloning, Molecular; D017931:DNA Primers; D018076:DNA, Complementary; D005285:Fermentation; D008401:Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry; D042845:Laccase / Q000737:chemistry / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism*; D016297:Mutagenesis, Site-Directed; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D010636:Phenols / Q000378:metabolism*; D011083:Polycyclic Compounds / Q000378:metabolism*
D017931:DNA Primers; D018076:DNA, Complementary; D010636:Phenols; D011083:Polycyclic Compounds; D042845:Laccase