Aislamiento enzimático de protoplastos a partir del mesófilo de vitroplantas de Gynerium sagittatum Aubl. Beauv. cv. "Criolla"

Gynerium sagittatum es una gramínea ampliamente utilizada en la costa Caribe colombiana como fuente de fibra natural para la elaboración de artesanías, particularmente por la comunidad Zenú. En la presente investigación se evaluó el efecto de diferentes concentraciones de enzimas: celulasa y macerozima a diferentes tiempos de incubación y sus interacciones en el aislamiento de protoplastos. Los protoplastos se obtuvieron del mesófilo foliar de vitroplantas de G. sagittatum expuesto a combinaciones enzimáticas de celulasa (1.5 y 2.0%), con macerozima (0.3, 0.6 y 0.9%), durante 3, 6 y 9 horas de incubación, para un total de 18 tratamientos con 5 réplicas cada uno. Los mayores números de protoplastos aislados correspondieron a T18 (2.0% celulasa, 0.9% macerozima), T12 (2.0% de celulasa, 0.3% macerozima), T3 (1.5% de celulasa, 0.3% de macerozima) y T6 (1.5% de celulasa, 0.6% de macerozima) por 9 horas de incubación cada uno, con valores de 88.625, 83.000, 75.000 y 53.375 protoplastos/mL respectivamente. El tiempo de incubación fue significativo en el aislamiento de los protoplastos (p<0.05). Las predicciones entre factores mostraron que una interacción de 2.0% de celulasa y 0.9% de macerozima permite obtener 44.302 protoplastos/mL, mientras que las interaciciones tiempo de incubación-celulasa y tiempo de incubación-macerozima mostraron que es posible obtener 72.073 y 71.212 protoplastos/mL con 2.0% de celulasa y 0.9% macerozima por 9 horas de incubación cada una respectivamente. Los resultados indican que la aplicación de estas enzimas permite obtener cantidades considerables de protoplastos de G. sagittatum a partir de explantes cultivados in vitro.

Gynerium sagittatum is a graminaceous plant widely used in the Caribbean coast of Colombia as a natural fiber source for the elaboration of handicrafts, particularly by the Zenú community. In the present investigation, the effect of different concentrations of cellulase and macerozyme enzymes at different incubation times and their interaction in the isolation of protoplasts was evaluated. Protoplasts were obtained from leaf mesophyll of G. sagittatum vitroplants exposed to enzymatic combinations of cellulase (1.5 and 2.0%), with macerozyme (0.3, 0.6 and 0.9%), for 3, 6 and 9 hours of incubation, for a total of 18 treatments with 5 replicates each. The highest numbers of isolated protoplasts corresponded to T18 (2.0% cellulase, 0.9% macerozyme), T12 (2.0% cellulase, 0.3% macerozyme), T3 (1.5% cellulase, 0.3% macerozyme) and T6 (1.5% cellulase, 0.6% macerozyme); at 9 hours incubation. The protoplast number for these treatments were: 88.625, 83.000, 75.000 and 53.375 protoplasts/mL respectively. Incubation time was significant in the isolation of protoplasts (p<0.05). The predictions between the factors showed that with an interaction of 2.0% cellulase and 0.9% macerozyme it is possible to obtain 44.302 protoplasts/mL, likewise, the incubation time-cellulase and incubation time-macerozyme interactions showed that it is possible to obtain 72.073 and 71.212 protoplasts/mL with 2.0% cellulase and 0.9% macerozyme for 9 hours of incubation respectively. The results indicate that the use of these enzymes and time, allows the isolation of of protoplasts from G. sagittatum in vitro plants.

Establishment and optimization of systems for protoplasts isolation of soybean and chickpea that used in subcellular location / 生物工程学报

Young leaves of Kabuli chickpea as well as soybean Xiangdou No.3, which are the current plants that studied in our laboratory were selected as materials. Effects on protoplasts yield and survival rate of different enzyme combination, concentration of D-Mannitol in enzyme combinations, pH of enzyme combinations and enzymolysis time are detected. The results showed that, the best condition for Xiangdou No.3 leaf protoplasts isolation is to rotate the cut materials for 6 hours in enyzme solution under temperature of 27 ℃ and rotate speed of 45 r/min for 6 h. Onozuka R-10 (0.5%), Hemicellulase (0.8%), Macerozyme R-10 (0.8%) in combination with Pectolyase Y-23 (0.4%) dissolving in CPW solution with MES (0.1%) and Mannitol (10%), pH 6.0 was found best for protoplasts isolation of Xiangdou No.3 leaves.The best condition for protoplasts isolation of Kabuli chickpea is to put the cut materials into enzymatic hydrolysate enzymolyse for 7 to 8 hours under temperature of 27 ℃ and rotate speed of 45 r/min on water bath shaker, the optimum combination of enzyme consists of Onozuka R-10 (0.5%), Hemicellulase (0.8%), Macerozyme R-10 (0.8%), MES (0.1%) and Mannitol (10%) dissolved in CPW solution with pH 4.8. The protoplasts prepared with the methods above are used in subcellular location and the effects show well.

Efecto de cobre y Paraquat® sobre respuestas asociadas a estrés oxidativo en dos especies relacionadas de tomate / Effect of copper and Paraquat® on responses associated to oxidative stress in two related species of tomato

Introducción: la capacidad antioxidante presente en las plantas ha despertado gran interés debido al potencial aprovechamiento en la alimentación para la prevención de enfermedades asociadas a estrés oxidativo. Objetivo: evaluar el efecto de la inducción con CuCl2 y Paraquat® (dicloruro de 1,1'-dimetil-4,4'-bipiridilo) sobre protoplastos y plántulas de las especies relacionadas de tomate, Lycopersicon hirsutum Dunal y Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. Métodos: la producción de especies reactivas de oxígeno se evaluó mediante citometría de flujo en protoplastos de las 2 especies de tomate, inducidos con CuCl2 y Paraquat® (dicloruro de 1,1'-dimetil-4,4'-bipiridilo). Adicionalmente, sobre las plántulas se evaluó el contenido de polifenoles totales y la capacidad atrapadora de radicales libres. Resultados: la inducción con Paraquat® durante eventos tempranos mostró un aumento en la producción de especies reactivas de oxígeno en 17,4 veces en protoplastos de Lycopersicon hirsutum y de 12,4 veces en Lycopersicon esculentum con respecto a sus respectivos controles no tratados. La especie Lycopersicon esculentum presentó velocidades de producción significativas de contenido de polifenoles totales y capacidad atrapadora de radicales libres con valores de 1,81 Eq ácido gálico hora-1 y 5,3 % de decoloración del DPPH hora-1, respectivamente. Durante la inducción con Paraquat® se observó una correlación entre contenido de polifenoles totales y capacidad atrapadora de radicales libres cercana a 1 y altamente significativa, en respuesta a los 2 tipos de inducción durante los eventos tempranos. Conclusiones: los resultados sugieren que la biosíntesis de compuestos fenólicos y la correlación con la capacidad atrapadora de radicales libres, no necesariamente se encuentra relacionada con una actividad antioxidante como un mecanismo de defensa a nivel celular.

Introduction: the antioxidant capacity in plants has aroused great interest due to their potential use in food for the prevention of oxidative stress-associated diseases. Objectives: to evaluate the effect of CuCl2 and Paraquat® induction on protoplasts and tomato seedlings belonging to Lycopersicon hirsutum Dunal and Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. species. Methods: the production of reactive oxygen species in protoplasts of tomato both species after exposure to CuCl2 and Paraquat® (1.1'-dimethyl-4.4'-bipiridyl dichloride) was evaluated by flow cytometry. Tomato seedlings were evaluated for total polyphenol content and free radical scavenging. Results: Paraquat® induction showed a 17.4 fold increase in reactive oxygen species production for L. hirsutum protoplasts and a 12.4 fold for L. esculentum during early events with respect to their respective untreated controls. L. esculentum showed significant slopes for free radical scavenging and total polyphenol content: 1.81 galic acid eq per hour and 5.3 % DPPH discoloration per hour, respectively. In addition, in response to the two kinds of induction, positive slopes and a correlation between total polyphenol content and free radical scavenging were observed with copper induction (correlation close to 1 and highly significant), but not significant models during Paraquat® induction. Conclusions: these results suggest that the biosynthesis of phenolic compounds and the correlation with the free radical scavenging are not necessarily related to antioxidant activity as a cellular defense mechanism.

Produção e regeneração de protoplastos de Colletotrichum gloeosporioides em diferentes condições de cultivo / Production and regeneration of protoplasts from Colletotrichum gloeosporioides in different conditions

A obtenção de protoplastos de fungos, utilizando-se enzimas degradadoras de parede celular, tem sido o método mais utilizado em processos de transformação genética. Foram testados dois tipos de estruturas fúngicas (micélio e conídios), diferentes concentrações enzimáticas (5, 10, 20 mg), estabilizadores osmóticos (NaCl 0,7 mol.L-1 pH 5,7; (NH4)2SO4 1,2 mol.L-1 pH 5,8; KCl 0,7 mol.L-1 pH 5,8; MgSO4 0,7 mol.L-1 pH 5,5; Sacarose 0,5 mol.L-1 pH 5,7; SorbitoL 0,6 mol.L-1 pH 5,7) e seis tempos de exposição dos protoplastos ao sistema lítico, para estabelecer condições otimizadas de obtenção e regeneração de protoplastos de Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, agente relacionado a mancha manteigosa em cafeeiros. Protoplastos de C. gloeosporiodes foram obtidos em maior quantidade quando o micélio foi exposto durante 4 horas, com 10 mg.mL-1 de Lysing Enzime em KCl 0,7 mol.L-1 que se apresentou como melhor estabilizador osmótico, com frequência de regeneração de 11,64%.

The isolation and regeneration of protoplasts from fungal cells, using several cell wall degrading enzymes, has been the most common method to prepare competent cells for genetic studies of filamentous fungi. In this work two types of fungal structures, different enzyme concentrations (5, 10, 20 mg), osmotic stabilizers (NaCl 0,7 mol.L-1 pH 5,7; (NH4)2SO4 1,2 mol.L-1 pH 5,8; KCl 0,7 mol.L-1 pH 5,8; MgSO4 0,7 mol.L-1 pH 5,5; Sacarose 0,5 mol.L-1 pH 5,7; Sorbitol 0,6 mol.L-1 pH 5,7), and six exposure times to establish optimum conditions of isolation and regeneration of protoplasts of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, agent of blister spot on coffee, were tested. Protoplast of C. gloeosporioides were obtained in greater quantities when the mycelium was exposed for 5 hours with 15mg.mL-1 of Lysing Enzyme in 0.7 mol.L -1 of KCl as osmotic stabilizer, presenting a regeneration rate of 11.64%.

Production, purification and application of extracellular chitinase from Cellulosimicrobium cellulans 191 / Produção, purificação e aplicação da quitinase extracelular de Cellulosimicrobium cellulans 191

This study concerned the production, purification and application of extracellular chitinase from Cellulosimicrobium cellulans strain 191. In shaken flasks the maximum yield of chitinase was 6.9 U/mL after 72 h of cultivation at 25ºC and 200 rpm. In a 5 L fermenter with 1.5 vvm aeration, the highest yield obtained was 4.19 U/mL after 168 h of fermentation at 25ºC and 200 rpm, and using 3 vvm, it was 4.38 U/mL after 144 h of fermentation. The chitinase (61 KDa) was purified about 6.65 times by Sepharose CL 4B 200 gel filtration with a yield of 46.61 percent. The purified enzyme was able to lyse the cell walls of some fungi and to form protoplasts.

O presente estudo visou a produção, purificação e aplicação da quitinase extracelular da linhagem Cellulosimicrobium cellulans 191. A maior produção de quitinase em frascos agitados foi 6,9 U/mL após 72 h de fermentação a 25ºC e 200 rpm. Em fermentador de 5 L utilizando aeração de 1,5 vvm, a maior atividade da enzima foi 4,19 U/mL após 168 h de fermentação a 25ºC e 200 rpm; e com 3 vvm, foi obtido 4,38 U/mL após 144 h de fermentação. A quitinase (61 KDa) foi purificada cerca de 6,65 vezes em coluna de filtração em gel Sepharose CL 4B 200 com um rendimento de 46,61 por cento. A enzima purificada foi capaz de lisar a parede celular de alguns fungos e formar protoplastos.

Obtenção de protoplastos do fungo filamentoso Aspergillus ochraceus / Production of protoplasts from the filamentous fungus Aspergillus ochraceus

A obtenção de protoplastos é uma ferramenta importante para a transformação genética de fungos. Neste trabalho foi estudada a influência de fatores como idade micelial, tipo e concentração de enzimas e estabilizadores osmóticos na produção de protoplastos de Aspergillus ochraceus. Os melhores resultados de produção de protoplastos foram obtidos utilizando-se NH4Cl 0,8mol L-1 como estabilizador osmótico, micélio com 24h de crescimento e a combinação de Lysing Enzymes e Meicelase ambas, a 20mg mL-1. Entretanto, bons resultados foram também obtidos com a utilização apenas de Lysing Enzymes.

Production of protoplasts is an important tool for genetic transformation of fungi. A protocol for protoplasts production in Aspergillus ochraceus was developed, evaluating culture aging of mycelium, different commercial enzymes and osmotic stabilizers. The best results were obtained with NH4Cl 0.8mol L-1 as osmotic stabilizer, mycelial age of 24 hours and Lysing Enzymes (20mg mL-1) plus Meicelase (20mg mL-1) as lytic enzymes. Good results were also obtained with Lysing Enzymes alone.

Whole Genome Shuffling to Enhance Activity of Fibrinolytic Enzyme-producing Strains / 中国生物工程杂志

DC-12 is a Bacillus strain with strong fibrinolytic activity was screened from Douchi.A novel breeding technology——whole genome shuffling was applied to enhance the production of fibrinolytic enzyme.First of all,a candidate mutant library was constructed by treating DC-12 with ultraviolet rays andhNO2,respectively.Based on studying the optimum conditions for protoplast preparation and regeneration of DC-12,multi-parental whole genome shuffling with 4 strains was conceded by protoplasts electrical fusion,then combines with the screening method of double-inactive protoplast,two strains withhigher yield of fibrinolytic enzyme were obtained effectively,which can descend stably after five generations,and their enzyme production reached 2710 IU/ml,which was increased by 4~5 fold compared with the mutants,respectively.

Plant regeneration from protoplasts of Capsicum annuum L. cv. California Wonder.

Plant regeneration from mesophyll protoplasts of pepper, Capsicum annuum L. cv. California Wonder has been demonstrated via shoot organogenesis. Protoplasts isolated from fully expanded leaves of 3-week-old axenic shoots when cultured in TM medium supplemented with 1 mg l-1 NAA, 1 mg l-12,4-D, 0 5 mg l-1 BAP (CM 1) resulted in divisions with a frequency ranging from 20-25 %. Antioxidant ascorbic acid and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) in the medium and incubation in the dark helped overcome browning of protoplasts. Microcalli and macrocalli were formed in TM medium containing 2 mg l-1 NAA and 0·5 mg l-1 BAP (CM Π) and MS gelled medium containing 2 mg 1-1 NAA and 0 5 mg 1-1 BAP (CM III), respectively. Regeneration of plantlets was possible via caulogenesis. Microshoots, 2-5 percallus appeared on MS gelled medium enriched with 0·5 mg l-1 IAA, 2mg l-1 GA and l0mg l-1 BAP (CM IVc). Rooting of microshoots was obtained on half strength gelled medium containing 1 mg l-1 NAA and 0·5mg l-1 BAP. Protoplasts isolated from cotyledons failed to divide and degenerated eventually.

A simple method for the isolation of plant protoplasts.

A simple protoplast isolation protocol that was designed to recover totipotent plant protoplasts with relative ease has been described· The key elements of the protocol are, tissue digestion at slightly elevated temperatures and use of protoplastreleasing enzymes that are stable and efficient at higher temperatures· Besides enzymes, the protoplast isolation cocktail consisted of an osmoticum (mannitol or MgSO4), and a protectant (CaCl2 2H2O), all dissolved in distilled water· The protocol has ensured reproducibility, higher yields and is gentle on protoplasts as the protoplasts obtained were amenable to cell wall regeneration and cell division· Plant regeneration was demonstrated for Nicotiana tabacum cv· Thompson from protoplasts isolated by this method· Wall regeneration and cell division were obtained in other species. The merits of the protocol are, simple and easy-to-handle procedure, non-requirement of preconditioning of donor plant and explants, incubation without agitation, satisfactory yields, culturability of the protoplasts isolated and applicability of the protocol to a large number of species including mucilage-containing plants.

Protoplast fusion in Dendrobium candidum and Gynostemma pentaphyllum / 中草药

Object To explore the protoplast fusion of Dendrobium candidum Wall ex. Lindl. and Gynostemma pentaphyllum. (Thunb) Makino. Methods The two kinds of protoplasts were fused by PEG method, and then cultured in the modified liquid medium containing 2 mg/L BA and 1 mg/L NAA. Results High yield, viability, and pure mesophyll protoplasts were isolated from D. candidum and G. pentaphyllum. Conclusion The first cell division occurres within three days after fusion. And some of the cells are divided three times.

THE ANTIBACTERIAL PEPTIDE CM4 INHIBITS REGENERATION OF SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE PROTOPLAST BY DAMAGING ON THE PLASMA MEMBRANES / 微生物学通报

The antibacterial peptide CM4 having potent antifungal activity on inhibitiong the cell wall regeneration of Saccharomyces cerevisiae protoplasts.When the peptide increased,the ratio of the regenerated colonies drop obviously.To study the antifungal mechanism of the antibacterial peptide,fluorescence\|labeled peptide mixted with the protoplast of yeast,then confocal laser scanning microscopy were performed.The results indicated that the peptides interactted with the protoplast membrane and damaged the structure of the membrane,then the permeation of protoplast changed.Finally the protoplasts with the peptide failed to regenerate the cell walls leading to killing the cell.