CO 2 -based production of phytase from highly stable expression plasmids in Cupriavidus necator H16.

Publisher: BioMed Central Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101139812 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1475-2859 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 14752859 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Microb Cell Fact Subsets: MEDLINE

Original Publication: London : BioMed Central, [2002-

Cupriavidus necator*/metabolism ; 6-Phytase*/genetics ; 6-Phytase*/metabolism; Carbon Dioxide/metabolism ; Plasmids/genetics ; Promoter Regions, Genetic ; Escherichia coli/genetics ; Escherichia coli/metabolism

Background: Existing plasmid systems offer a fundamental foundation for gene expression in Cupriavidus necator; however, their applicability is constrained by the limitations of conjugation. Low segregational stabilities and plasmid copy numbers, particularly in the absence of selection pressure, pose challenges. Phytases, recognized for their widespread application as supplements in animal feed to enhance phosphate availability, present an intriguing prospect for heterologous production in C. necator. The establishment of stable, high-copy number plasmid that can be electroporated would support the utilization of C. necator for the production of single-cell protein from CO 2 .
Results: In this study, we introduce a novel class of expression plasmids specifically designed for electroporation. These plasmids contain partitioning systems to boost segregation stability, eliminating the need for selection pressure. As a proof of concept, we successfully produced Escherichia coli derived AppA phytase in C. necator H16 PHB ^- 4 using these improved plasmids. Expression was directed by seven distinct promoters, encompassing the constitutive j5 promoter, hydrogenase promoters, and those governing the Calvin-Benson-Bassham cycle. The phytase activities observed in recombinant C. necator H16 strains ranged from 2 to 50 U/mg of total protein, contingent upon the choice of promoter and the mode of cell cultivation - heterotrophic or autotrophic. Further, an upscaling experiment conducted in a 1 l fed-batch gas fermentation system resulted in the attainment of the theoretical biomass. Phytase activity reached levels of up to 22 U/ml.
Conclusion: The new expression system presented in this study offers a highly efficient platform for protein production and a wide array of synthetic biology applications. It incorporates robust promoters that exhibit either constitutive activity or can be selectively activated when cells transition from heterotrophic to autotrophic growth. This versatility makes it a powerful tool for tailored gene expression. Moreover, the potential to generate active phytases within C. necator H16 holds promising implications for the valorization of CO 2 in the feed industry.
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Keywords: Cupriavidus necator; Electroporation; Gas fermentation; Phytase; Promoters; Segregational stability

EC 3.1.3.26 (6-Phytase)
142M471B3J (Carbon Dioxide)

Date Created: 20240103 Date Completed: 20240105 Latest Revision: 20240106

20240106

PMC10763379

10.1186/s12934-023-02280-2

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