Reconstruction of the Native Biosynthetic System of Carotenoids in E. coli─Biosynthesis of a Series of Carotenoids Specific to Paprika Fruit. 2023

Jun-Ichiro Hattan, and Maiko Furubayashi, and Takashi Maoka, and Miho Takemura, and Norihiko Misawa
Research Institute for Bioresources and Biotechnology, Ishikawa Prefectural University, 1-308 Suematsu, Nonoichi-shi 921-8836, Ishikawa, Japan.

Capsanthin, capsorubin, cucurbitaxanthin A, and capsanthin 3,6-epoxide, a series of carotenoids specific to the red fruit of paprika (Capsicum annuum), were produced in pathway-engineered Escherichia coli cells. These cells functionally expressed multiple genes for eight carotenogenic enzymes, two of which, paprika capsanthin/capsorubin synthase (CaCCS) and zeaxanthin epoxidase (CaZEP), were designed to be located adjacently. The biosynthesis of these carotenoids, except for capsanthin, was the first successful attempt in E. coli. In a previous study, the levels of capsanthin synthesized were low despite the high expression of the CaCCS gene, which may have been due to the dual activity of CaCCS as a lycopene β-cyclase and CCS. An enhanced interaction between CaCCS and CaZEP that supplies antheraxanthin and violaxanthin, substrates for CaCCS, was considered to be crucial for an efficient reaction. To achieve this, we adapted S·tag and S-protein binding. The S·tag Thrombin Purification Kit (Novagen) is merchandized for in vitro affinity purification, and S·tag-fused proteins in the E. coli lysate are specifically trapped by S-proteins fixed on the agarose carrier. Furthermore, S-proteins have been reported to oligomerize via C-terminal swapping. In the present study, CaCCS and CaZEP were individually fused to the S·tag and designed to interact on oligomerized S-protein scaffolds in E. coli, which led to the biosynthesis of not only capsanthin and capsorubin but also cucurbitaxanthin A and capsanthin 3,6-epoxide. The latter reaction by CaCCS was assigned for the first time. This approach reinforces the scaffold's importance for multienzyme pathways when native biosynthetic systems are reconstructed in microorganisms.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D002212 Capsicum A plant genus of the family SOLANACEAE. The hot peppers yield CAPSAICIN, which activates VANILLOID RECEPTORS. Several varieties have sweet or pungent edible fruits that are used as vegetables when fresh and spices when the pods are dried. Bell Pepper,Cayenne Pepper,Chili Pepper,Chilli Pepper,Green Pepper,Jalapeno Pepper,Paprika,Pimiento,Red Pepper,Capsicum annuum,Cayenne,Chile Pepper,Hot Pepper,Sweet Pepper,Bell Peppers,Cayenne Peppers,Chile Peppers,Chili Peppers,Chilli Peppers,Green Peppers,Hot Peppers,Jalapeno Peppers,Pepper, Bell,Pepper, Cayenne,Pepper, Chile,Pepper, Chili,Pepper, Chilli,Pepper, Green,Pepper, Hot,Pepper, Jalapeno,Pepper, Red,Pepper, Sweet,Peppers, Bell,Peppers, Cayenne,Peppers, Chile,Peppers, Chili,Peppers, Chilli,Peppers, Green,Peppers, Hot,Peppers, Jalapeno,Peppers, Red,Peppers, Sweet,Red Peppers,Sweet Peppers
D002338 Carotenoids The general name for a group of fat-soluble pigments found in green, yellow, and leafy vegetables, and yellow fruits. They are aliphatic hydrocarbons containing 4 terpene subunits. Carotenes,Carotenoid,Tetraterpene Derivatives,Tetraterpenes,Carotene,Derivatives, Tetraterpene
D004926 Escherichia coli A species of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria (GRAM-NEGATIVE FACULTATIVELY ANAEROBIC RODS) commonly found in the lower part of the intestine of warm-blooded animals. It is usually nonpathogenic, but some strains are known to produce DIARRHEA and pyogenic infections. Pathogenic strains (virotypes) are classified by their specific pathogenic mechanisms such as toxins (ENTEROTOXIGENIC ESCHERICHIA COLI), etc. Alkalescens-Dispar Group,Bacillus coli,Bacterium coli,Bacterium coli commune,Diffusely Adherent Escherichia coli,E coli,EAggEC,Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli,Enterococcus coli,Diffusely Adherent E. coli,Enteroaggregative E. coli,Enteroinvasive E. coli,Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli
D005638 Fruit The fleshy or dry ripened ovary of a plant, enclosing the seed or seeds. Berries,Legume Pod,Plant Aril,Plant Capsule,Aril, Plant,Arils, Plant,Berry,Capsule, Plant,Capsules, Plant,Fruits,Legume Pods,Plant Arils,Plant Capsules,Pod, Legume,Pods, Legume
D018118 Chloride Channels Cell membrane glycoproteins that form channels to selectively pass chloride ions. Nonselective blockers include FENAMATES; ETHACRYNIC ACID; and TAMOXIFEN. CaCC,Calcium-Activated Chloride Channel,Chloride Ion Channel,Chlorine Channel,Ion Channels, Chloride,CaCCs,Calcium-Activated Chloride Channels,Chloride Channel,Chloride Ion Channels,Chlorine Channels,Ion Channel, Chloride,Calcium Activated Chloride Channel,Calcium Activated Chloride Channels,Channel, Calcium-Activated Chloride,Channel, Chloride,Channel, Chloride Ion,Channel, Chlorine,Channels, Calcium-Activated Chloride,Channels, Chloride,Channels, Chloride Ion,Channels, Chlorine,Chloride Channel, Calcium-Activated,Chloride Channels, Calcium-Activated

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