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Overexpression of a fungal ?-mannanase from Bispora sp. MEY-1 in maize seeds and enzyme characterization.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mannans and heteromannans are widespread in plants cell walls and are well-known as anti-nutritional factors in animal feed. To remove these factors, it is common practice to incorporate endo-?-mannanase into feed for efficient nutrition absorption. The objective of this study was to overexpress a ?-mannanase gene directly in maize, the main ingredient of animal feed, to simplify the process of feed production.

Methodology/principal findings

The man5A gene encoding an excellent ?-mannanase from acidophilic Bispora sp. MEY-1 was selected for heterologous overexpression. Expression of the modified gene (man5As) was driven by the embryo-specific promoter ZM-leg1A, and the transgene was transferred to three generations by backcrossing with commercial inbred Zheng58. Its exogenous integration into the maize embryonic genome and tissue specific expression in seeds were confirmed by PCR and Southern blot and Western blot analysis, respectively. Transgenic plants at BC3 generation showed agronomic traits statistically similar to Zheng58 except for less plant height (154.0 cm vs 158.3 cm). The expression level of MAN5AS reached up to 26,860 units per kilogram of maize seeds. Compared with its counterpart produced in Pichia pastoris, seed-derived MAN5AS had higher temperature optimum (90°C), and remained more ?-mannanase activities after pelleting at 80°C, 100°C or 120°C.

Conclusion/significance

This study shows the genetically stable overexpression of a fungal ?-mannanase in maize and offers an effective and economic approach for transgene containment in maize for direct utilization without any purification or supplementation procedures.

SUBMITTER: Xu X

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3569411 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Overexpression of a fungal β-mannanase from Bispora sp. MEY-1 in maize seeds and enzyme characterization.

Xu Xiaolu X Zhang Yuhong Y Meng Qingchang Q Meng Kun K Zhang Wei W Zhou Xiaojin X Luo Huiying H Chen Rumei R Yang Peilong P Yao Bin B

PloS one 20130211 2

<h4>Background</h4>Mannans and heteromannans are widespread in plants cell walls and are well-known as anti-nutritional factors in animal feed. To remove these factors, it is common practice to incorporate endo-β-mannanase into feed for efficient nutrition absorption. The objective of this study was to overexpress a β-mannanase gene directly in maize, the main ingredient of animal feed, to simplify the process of feed production.<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>The man5A gene encoding an e ...[more]

PMID: 23409143

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