Enhanced activity of Candida antarctica lipase B in cholinium aminoate ionic liquids: a combined experimental and computational analysis

Kam Khong Chan, Vidya Sundaram, Jully Tan, Yong Kuen Ho, Ramakrishnan Nagasundara Ramanan, Chien Wei Ooi

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Abstract

As a class of ionic liquids with higher biocompatibility, cholinium aminoates ([Cho][AA]) hold potential as solvation media for enzymatic bioprocessing. Herein, solvation effect of [Cho][AA] on structural stability and enzymatic activity of Candida antarctica lipase B (CALB) was evaluated using experimental and computational approaches. Influence of [Cho][AA] on CALB stability was investigated using amino acid anions ([AA]-) with varying hydrophobicity levels. Choline phenylalaninate ([Cho][Phe]) resulted in 109.1% and 110.4% of relative CALB activity to buffer medium at 25 °C and 50 °C, respectively. Simulation results revealed the improvement of CALB’s enzymatic activities by [AA]- with a strong hydrophobic character. Shielding of CALB from water molecules by [AA]- was observed. The level of CALB activity was governed by accumulation level of [AA]- at CALB’s first hydration layer. The stronger interaction between His224 and Asp187 was postulated to be driven by [Cho][AA], resulting in the activity enhancement of CALB. The slight improvement of CALB activity in 0.05 M [Cho][Phe] at 50 °C could be due to the larger size of entrance to the catalytic site and the stronger interaction between the catalytic residues. The promising effect of [Cho][Phe] on CALB activation may stimulate research efforts in designing a ‘fully green’ bioreaction for various industrial applications. Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)11351-11365
Number of pages15
JournalJournal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics
Volume42
Issue number21
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

Keywords

  • CALB
  • choline phenylalaninate
  • conformational changes
  • enzyme activation
  • molecular dynamic simulation

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