文摘
An acidophilic β-mannanase-encoding gene (Auman5A) from Aspergillus usamii YL-01-78 was amplified and inserted into pPIC9K and pPICZαA vectors. The resulting recombinant vector, pPIC9K-Auman5A, was transformed into Pichia pastoris GS115. One strain having the highest recombinant β-mannanase activity of 54.6?U/ml, labeled GSKM4-8, was chosen from the first-batch P. pastoris transformants. Then, the pPICZαA-Auman5A was transformed into GSKM4-8 again. From the second-batch transformants, one strain (GSKZαM4-2) with the highest β-mannanase activity of 78.1?U/ml was obtained, and used to optimize expression conditions. As GSKZαM4-2 was induced under the optimized conditions (initial pH value 6.5, induction period 120?h, methanol concentration 1.5?%, and induction temperature 32?°C), β-mannanase activity reached 162.8?U/ml. Protein and carbohydrate assays showed that the β-mannanase, a glycoprotein with an apparent molecular weight of 49.8?kDa and a carbohydrate content of 21.3?%, was extracellularly expressed. It displayed the maximum activity at pH?3.0 and 70?°C, and was stable at a pH range of 3.0-.0 and at 60?°C. Its activity was not significantly affected by metal ions tested and EDTA, but inhibited by Ag+ and Hg2+. Its most favorable substrate was locust bean gum, followed by konjac flour and guar gum. The K m and V max towards locust bean gum were 1.36?mg/ml and 415.8?U/mg, respectively. These results suggested that the β-mannanase can be expressed with higher level and possesses superior enzymatic properties, making it a good candidate in industrial processes.