Optimization of pulsed electric field pretreatment parameters for preserving the quality of Raphanus sativus

Pulsed electric field (PEF) pretreatment can increase the drying rate of produce, but preserving product quality while minimizing energy consumption and maintaining food quality is a significant challenge. The goal of this study was to determine optimal PEF parameters for pretreatment of Raphanus sativus (radish) prior to the drying process. The effects of pulse intensity, treatment time, and pulse number on the drying rate, vitamin C (Vc) content, and ascorbic acid oxidase activity of R. sativus were characterized. Optimal PEF pulse parameter values were determined through quadratic orthogonal regression tests followed by multi-objective nonlinear optimization. The optimal PEF pulse parameters for pretreatment of R. sativus were: pulse intensity, 1446 V · cm^?1; reaction time, 28 μs; and pulse number, 87. This study provides reference values to guide application of PEF pretreatment in R. sativus processing.     

DyP-Type Peroxidases: Recent Advances and Perspectives

In this review, we chart the major milestones in the research progress on the DyP-type peroxidase family over the past decade. Though mainly distributed among bacteria and fungi, this family actually exhibits more widespread diversity. Advanced tertiary structural analyses have revealed common and different features among members of this family. Notably, the catalytic cycle for the peroxidase activity of DyP-type peroxidases appears to be different from that of other ubiquitous heme peroxidases. DyP-type peroxidases have also been reported to possess activities in addition to peroxidase function, including hydrolase or oxidase activity. They also show various cellular distributions, functioning not only inside cells but also outside of cells. Some are also cargo proteins of encapsulin. Unique, noteworthy functions include a key role in life-cycle switching in Streptomyces and the operation of an iron transport system in Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli. We also present several probable physiological roles of DyP-type peroxidases that reflect the widespread distribution and function of these enzymes. Lignin degradation is the most common function attributed to DyP-type peroxidases, but their activity is not high compared with that of standard lignin-degrading enzymes. From an environmental standpoint, degradation of natural antifungal anthraquinone compounds is a specific focus of DyP-type peroxidase research. Considered in its totality, the DyP-type peroxidase family offers a rich source of diverse and attractive materials for research scientists.     

Nitrogen removal characteristics of heterotrophic nitrification-aerobic denitrification by Alcaligenes faecalis C16

Alcaligenes faecalis C16 was found to have the ability to heterotrophically nitrify and aerobical y denitrify. In order to further understand its nitrogen removal ability and mechanism, the growth and ammonium removal response were investigated at different C/N ratios and ammonium concentrations in the medium with citrate and acetate as carbon source separately. Furthermore, experiments of nitrogen sources, production of nitrogen gas and enzyme assay were conducted. Results show that the bacterium converts NH4+-N and produces NH2OH during the growing phase and nitrite accumulation is its distinct metabolic feature. A. faecalis C16 is able to tolerate not only high ammonium concentration but also high C/N ratio, and the ammonium tolerance is associated with carbon source and C/N ratio. The nitrogen balance under different conditions shows that approximately 28%–45%of the initial ammonium is assimilated into the cells, 44%–60%is denitrified and several percent is converted to nitrification products. A. faecalis C16 cannot utilize hydroxylamine, nitrite or nitrate as the sole nitrogen source for growth. However, nitrate can be used when ammonium is simultaneously present in the medium. A possible pathway for nitrogen removal by C16 is suggested. The preliminary enzyme assay provides more evidence for this nitrogen removal pathway.     

一种新型电极式葡萄糖传感器的研究

用石墨粉－环氧树脂混合物为阳极,以钛基ＲｕＯ２／ＴｉＯ２涂层作为阴极,采用浸渍涂膜法固定葡萄糖氧化酶,构造了一种全新的葡萄糖传感器,该传感器具有对葡萄糖的稳态响应时间短、线性检测范围宽、灵敏度高、及贮存稳定性好等优点。     

葡萄糖氧化酶-过氧化物酶偶联体系葡萄糖分析

酶催化反应具有高效、快速、高选择性,在定量分析领域应用广泛.本文采用葡萄糖氧化酶-过氧化物酶偶联体系,用动力学方法对样品中葡萄糖含量进行分光光度测定,得到了较为满意的结果.     

胆固醇氧化酶高产菌株的诱变选育及产酶条件优化

在对细脚拟青霉、玫烟色拟青霉、粉拟青霉、香菇、平菇、金针菇等胆固醇氧化酶产生菌初筛的基础上．选择以产酶较高的玫烟色拟青霉作为紫外诱变的出发菌株,筛选出一株相对高产突变菌株MFEC006,其酶活达到了0．5483U／mL,比出发菌株提高了154％,经8次传代培养,突变株性质稳定．对MFEC006菌株产酶条件进行优化,得出其最佳产酶条件为：pH为6．5,温度27℃,接种量10％,摇床转速180r／min．     

医用微型全量分析系统中的酶生物传感器研究

酶生物传感器由于其对被分析物具有高度的选择性,成为解决μTAS(微型全量分析系统)中,复杂体系下的多种组分同时测定问题一个有效方法.以基于葡萄糖氧化酶的葡萄糖传感器为例,研究了酶生物传感器对被分析物的选择特性,实验证明,酶生物传感器完全适用于μTAS 中多种组分同时测定的用途.     

Mutations Associated with Functional Disorder of Xanthine Oxidoreductase and Hereditary Xanthinuria in Humans

Xanthine oxidoreductase (XOR) catalyzes the conversion of hypoxanthine to xanthine and xanthine to uric acid with concomitant reduction of either NAD⁺ or O₂. The enzyme is a target of drugs to treat hyperuricemia, gout and reactive oxygen-related diseases. Human diseases associated with genetically determined dysfunction of XOR are termed xanthinuria, because of the excretion of xanthine in urine. Xanthinuria is classified into two subtypes, type I and type II. Type I xanthinuria involves XOR deficiency due to genetic defect of XOR, whereas type II xanthinuria involves dual deficiency of XOR and aldehyde oxidase (AO, a molybdoflavo enzyme similar to XOR) due to genetic defect in the molybdenum cofactor sulfurase. Molybdenum cofactor deficiency is associated with triple deficiency of XOR, AO and sulfite oxidase, due to defective synthesis of molybdopterin, which is a precursor of molybdenum cofactor for all three enzymes. The present review focuses on mutation or chemical modification studies of mammalian XOR, as well as on XOR mutations identified in humans, aimed at understanding the reaction mechanism of XOR and the relevance of mutated XORs as models to estimate the possible side effects of clinical application of XOR inhibitors.     

Flavin-Dependent Enzymes in Cancer Prevention

Statistical studies have demonstrated that various agents may reduce the risk of cancer’s development. One of them is activity of flavin-dependent enzymes such as flavin-containing monooxygenase (FMO)_GS-OX1, FAD-dependent 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase and flavin-dependent monoamine oxidase. In the last decade, many papers concerning their structure, reaction mechanism and role in the cancer prevention were published. In our work, we provide a more in-depth analysis of flavin-dependent enzymes and their contribution to the cancer prevention. We present the actual knowledge about the glucosinolate synthesized by flavin-containing monooxygenase (FMO)_GS-OX1 and its role in cancer prevention, discuss the influence of mutations in FAD-dependent 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase on the cancer risk, and describe FAD as an important cofactor for the demethylation of histons. We also present our views on the role of riboflavin supplements in the prevention against cancer.     

Immobilization of polyphenol oxidase on alginate–SiO2 hybrid gel: stability and preliminary applications in the removal of aqueous phenol

An organic/inorganic hybrid gel of alginate–SiO₂ (ALG–SiO₂) was used to immobilize the partially purified potato polyphenol oxidase (PPO) for the treatment of phenolic wastewater. The influences of alginate concentration, quantity of both enzyme and tetramethoxysilane (TMOS) on immobilization were investigated. The Michaelis constant for immobilized PPO was determined as 14.7 mmol L⁻¹ at 25 °C, and the highest activity of immobilized PPO was achieved at pH 7.0. The ALG–SiO₂ immobilized PPO was more stable than the free PPO or ALG(alone) immobilized PPO. This study suggests that ALG–SiO₂ immobilized PPO might be a potential tool for the removal of phenolic compounds from industrial wastewater. Copyright © 2008 Society of Chemical Industry