Characterization and Functional Mechanism Analysis of Two Glycoside Hydrolase Family-39 β-Xylosidases Identified from <i>Caldicellulosiruptor saccharolyticus</i>

β-Xylosidase, crucial for xylan degradation, catalyzes xylose release from xylo-oligosaccharides. However, enzymatic characters of β-xylosidases possess certain limitations, including poor thermal stability, and inhibitors are unclear. This study identified two GH39 family β-xylosidases, <i>Cs</i>Xyl39A and <i>Cs</i>Xyl39B, from the thermophilic bacterium <i>Caldicellulosiruptor saccharolyticus</i>. Both enzymes exhibited exceptional thermostability and compatibility with organic solvents, making them promising for industrial applications. <i>Cs</i>Xyl39A specifically cleaved d-xylopyranosyl groups from substrates such as notoginsenoside R1 and <i>p</i>-nitrophenyl-β-d-xylopyranoside. The catalytic efficiency in organic-solvent/water-miscible (O/Wm) systems was enhanced, and the physical immobilization on macroporous polystyrene strengthened its resistance to organic solvents in high-ratio O/Wm solutions. <i>Cs</i>Xyl39B demonstrated high specific activity and thermal stability at 70 °C, maintaining a 26 h half-life while producing xylose and glucose, indicating its suitability for lignocellulose biodegradation. Together, these enzymes address key industrial challenges, offering enhanced stability and solvent adaptability for sustainable bioprocessing applications.

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Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
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2026-02-26
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https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.5c06093
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Biofuel production and bioconversion
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Characterization and Functional Mechanism Analysis of Two Glycoside Hydrolase Family-39 β-Xylosidases Identified from Caldicellulosiruptor saccharolyticus

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Characterization and Functional Mechanism Analysis of Two Glycoside Hydrolase Family-39 β-Xylosidases Identified from Caldicellulosiruptor saccharolyticus

Hamed I. Hamouda, Wenjie Han, Ming Lu, Hang Su, Huidan Zhang
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β-Xylosidase, crucial for xylan degradation, catalyzes xylose release from xylo-oligosaccharides. However, enzymatic characters of β-xylosidases possess certain limitations, including poor thermal stability, and inhibitors are unclear. This study identified two GH39 family β-xylosidases, <i>Cs</i>Xyl39A and <i>Cs</i>Xyl39B, from the thermophilic bacterium <i>Caldicellulosiruptor saccharolyticus</i>. Both enzymes exhibited exceptional thermostability and compatibility with organic solvents, making them promising for industrial applications. <i>Cs</i>Xyl39A specifically cleaved d-xylopyranosyl groups from substrates such as notoginsenoside R1 and <i>p</i>-nitrophenyl-β-d-xylopyranoside. The catalytic efficiency in organic-solvent/water-miscible (O/Wm) systems was enhanced, and the physical immobilization on macroporous polystyrene strengthened its resistance to organic solvents in high-ratio O/Wm solutions. <i>Cs</i>Xyl39B demonstrated high specific activity and thermal stability at 70 °C, maintaining a 26 h half-life while producing xylose and glucose, indicating its suitability for lignocellulose biodegradation. Together, these enzymes address key industrial challenges, offering enhanced stability and solvent adaptability for sustainable bioprocessing applications.

Journal of Agricultural and Food ChemistryVol. 74(9)
Energy Institute (GB), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CN), Shandong Lianxing Energy Group (China) (CN), Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (CN)
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Openalex Percentile: Top 44%
Biofuel production and bioconversion
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