Project description:This SuperSeries is composed of the following subset Series: GSE37758: Aspergillus niger : Control (fructose) vs. steam-exploded sugarcane induction (SEB) GSE37760: Aspergillus niger : Control (fructose) vs. xylose + arabinose (XA) Refer to individual Series
Project description:Transcriptional profiling of the A. niger WT (N402) strain treated with xylan (1%, w/v) for 6, 12 and 24 h. The main objective was to identify genes related to cellulases and hemicellulases after treatment with the polysaccharide xylan. The experiment was further validated by enzymatic assays.
Project description:Transcriptional profiling of the A. niger WT (N402) strain treated with xylan (1%, w/v) for 6, 12 and 24 h. The main objective was to identify genes related to cellulases and hemicellulases after treatment with the polysaccharide xylan. The experiment was further validated by enzymatic assays. Three-condition experiment: WT-Xylan for 6, 12 and 24 h at 30oC in batch culture. Firstly, the WT (N402) strain was grown in minimal medium with fructose as carbon source (control), and then transferred to 1% (w/v) xylan as carbon source. 2 biological replicates per time point.
Project description:Xylan constituted with β-1,4-D-xylose linked backbone and diverse substituted side-chains is the most abundant hemicellulose component of biomass, which can be completely and rapidly degraded into fermentable sugars by Aspergillus niger. This is of great value for obtaining renewable biofuels and biochemicals. To clarify the underlying mechanisms associated with highly efficient xylan degradation, assimilation, and metabolism by A. niger, we utilized functional proteomics to analyze the secreted proteins, sugar transporters and intracellular proteins of A. niger An76 grown on xylan-based substrates.
Project description:Transcriptomics was performed on batch cultivations of A. niger grown on three monosaccharides and three complex carbohydrates with defined compositions as to allow the detection of cross-induction if present, and for demonstration of how enzyme interaction graphics can be used to visualize the global transcription response. Batch cultivations of A. niger were grown in shake-flasks on one of three monosaccharides (arabinose, glucose, xylose) or one of three complex carbohydrates (arabinan, starch, xylan). Three replicates were performed for each monosaccharide and complex carbohydrate, except for starch, where two replicates were performed.
Project description:The aim of this study was to investigate the regulatory role of Aspergillus niger AmyR and InuR during growth on inulin and sucrose
Project description:Fungi produce a wide range of enzymes that allow them to grow on diverse plant biomass. Wheat bran is a low-cost substrate with high potential for biotechnological applications. It mainly contains cellulose and (arabino)xylan, with starch, proteins, lipids and lignin as minor components. In this study, we dissected the regulatory network governing wheat bran degradation in Aspergillus niger. Deletion of genes encoding transcription factors involved in (hemi-)cellulose utilization (XlnR, AraR, ClrA and ClrB) individually and in combination significantly reduced production of polysaccharide-degrading enzymes, but retained substantial growth on wheat bran. Proteomic analysis suggested the ability of A. niger to grow on minor carbon components, such as starch, which was confirmed by the additional deletion of the amylolytic regulator AmyR. Growth was further reduced but not impaired, indicating that other minor components provide sufficient energy for residual growth, displaying the flexibility of A. niger, and likely other fungi, in carbon utilization.