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Dextran Sucrase from Leuconostoc mesenteroides

lyophilized powder, ≥100 units/mg protein

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CAS Number:
Enzyme Commission number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.54

biological source

bacterial (Leuconostoc mesenteroides)

Quality Level

form

lyophilized powder

specific activity

≥100 units/mg protein

composition

Protein, ~15% Lowry

solubility

H2O: soluble 0.9-1.1 mg/mL, clear to slightly hazy, colorless to light yellow

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

Dextran Sucrase from Leuconostoc mesenteroides belongs to glycoside hydrolase family 70 (GH70). It functions through a retaining mechanism and uses two catalytic acidic residues. Dextran sucrase has a dextran binding site in the C-terminal domain.

Application

Dextran Sucrase from Leuconostoc mesenteroides has been used:
  • in immobilization on shirasu porous membrane (SPG) for dextran production
  • in the enzymatic synthesis of dextran nanoparticles at various pH range
  • in the immobilization with hydroxyapatite for dextran production

Dextran sucrase from Leuconostoc mesenteroides has been used in a study to investigate the functional and structural characterization of α-(1→2) branching sucrase derived from DSR-E glucansucrase. Dextran sucrase from Leuconostoc mesenteroides has also been used in a study to investigate the bioengineering of Leuconostoc mesenteroides glucansucrases.
The enzyme from Sigma has been used to prepare immobilized sphere for the production of dextran from sucrose.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Dextransucrases are glucansucrases that are able to produce dextran, a glucose polymer linked mainly through α1-6 bonds. However, α1-3, α1-6, α1-4 and α1-2 bonds are also found, in both the main chain and the branching linkages. The peptide has approximately 1600 amino acids. The aspartic acid in position 551 is essential for catalytic activity, while glutamic acid 589 and aspartic acid 662 complement the catalytic triad. The activity of dextransucrase is decreased by EDTA, and is restored by the addition of calcium ions. Zinc, cadmium, lead, mercury and copper ions are inhibitory to various degrees.

Quality

Chromatographically purified

Unit Definition

One unit will liberate 1.0 μmole of fructose per min at 37 °C, pH 5.4.

Physical form

Lyophilized powder containing dextran, MES buffer salts and CaCl2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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S A Ul-Qader et al.
Biotechnology and applied biochemistry, 34(Pt 2), 93-97 (2001-10-11)
A newly isolated strain of Leuconostoc mesenteroides (PCSIR-3) produced a different dextran compared with that of L. mesenteroides NRRL B-512F. Different media compositions used for dextran production showed that media containing CaCl(2) produced dextran in higher quantities compared with other
Yoann Brison et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 287(11), 7915-7924 (2012-01-21)
ΔN(123)-glucan-binding domain-catalytic domain 2 (ΔN(123)-GBD-CD2) is a truncated form of the bifunctional glucansucrase DSR-E from Leuconostoc mesenteroides NRRL B-1299. It was constructed by rational truncation of GBD-CD2, which harbors the second catalytic domain of DSR-E. Like GBD-CD2, this variant displays
M Kobayashi et al.
Biochimica et biophysica acta, 614(1), 46-62 (1980-07-10)
Multiple forms of dextransucrase (sucrose:1.6-alpha-D-glucan 6-alpha-D-glucosyltransferae EC 2.4.1.5) from Leuconostoc mesenteroides NRRL B-512F strain were shown by gel filtraton and electrophoretic analyses. Two components of enzyme, having different affinities for dextran gel, were separated by a column of Sephadex G-100.
J F Robyt et al.
Carbohydrate research, 68(1), 95-111 (1979-01-01)
The production of dextransucrase from Leuconostoc mesenteroides NRRL B-512F was stimulated 2-fold by the addition of 0.005% of calcium chloride to the medium; levansucrase levels were unaffected. Dextransucrase was purified by concentration and dialysis of the culture supernatant with a
Young-Min Kim et al.
Biotechnology letters, 31(9), 1433-1438 (2009-05-22)
Alkyl glucosides were synthesized by the reaction of Leuconostoc mesenteroides dextransucrase with sucrose and various alcohols. Alkyl alpha-D-glucosides were obtained with a yield of 30% (mol/mol) with primary alcohols, but secondary alcohols or tertiary alcohols gave yields below 5%. The

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