Dynamic and Functional Profiling of Xylan-Degrading Enzymes inAspergillusSecretomes Using Activity-Based Probes.
Schroder, S.P., de Boer, C., McGregor, N.G.S., Rowland, R.J., Moroz, O., Blagova, E., Reijngoud, J., Arentshorst, M., Osborn, D., Morant, M.D., Abbate, E., Stringer, M.A., Krogh, K.B.R.M., Raich, L., Rovira, C., Berrin, J.G., van Wezel, G.P., Ram, A.F.J., Florea, B.I., van der Marel, G.A., Codee, J.D.C., Wilson, K.S., Wu, L., Davies, G.J., Overkleeft, H.S.(2019) ACS Cent Sci 5: 1067-1078
- PubMed: 31263766 
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acscentsci.9b00221
- Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
6Q7I, 6Q7J, 6Q8M, 6Q8N, 6QE8 - PubMed Abstract: 
Plant polysaccharides represent a virtually unlimited feedstock for the generation of biofuels and other commodities. However, the extraordinary recalcitrance of plant polysaccharides toward breakdown necessitates a continued search for enzymes that degrade these materials efficiently under defined conditions. Activity-based protein profiling provides a route for the functional discovery of such enzymes in complex mixtures and under industrially relevant conditions. Here, we show the detection and identification of β-xylosidases and endo -β-1,4-xylanases in the secretomes of Aspergillus niger , by the use of chemical probes inspired by the β-glucosidase inhibitor cyclophellitol. Furthermore, we demonstrate the use of these activity-based probes (ABPs) to assess enzyme-substrate specificities, thermal stabilities, and other biotechnologically relevant parameters. Our experiments highlight the utility of ABPs as promising tools for the discovery of relevant enzymes useful for biomass breakdown.
Organizational Affiliation: 
Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Leiden University, Einsteinweg 55, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands.