In silico screening, biochemical characterization, and structural analysis of recombinant dimethylsulfide monooxygenases catalysing nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide:flavin mononucleotide oxidoreduction
thesis
posted on 2023-01-03, 02:56authored byPRASANTH KARAIYAN
Recombinant technology is the preferred method for the massive production of biocatalysts. However, overexpression of foreign proteins often results in inclusion body formation. In this study, a systematic in silico screening method was developed to screen for active and soluble biocatalyst. The success rate of producing soluble and active DmoA is 71%. The enzyme screening methodology established from this study can increase the success rate of producing soluble and functional enzymes while avoiding the laborious trial-and-error procedure. Interestingly, the DmoA exhibited oxidoreductase activity. This novel finding may allow DmoA to be used as an oxidoreductase biocatalyst for various industrial applications.
History
Principal supervisor
Ooi Chien Wei
Year of Award
2023
Department, School or Centre
School of Engineering (Monash University Malaysia)