Purification and properties of individual collagenases fromStreptomyces sp. strain 3B

Streptomyces strain 3B constitutively secreted collagenolytic enzymes during the post-exponential growth phase. Purification is described here leading to two collagenases (I and II) with specific activity of 3350 and 3600 U/mg, respectively, the highest activity obtained as yet for any streptomycete...

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Published in:Folia microbiologica 2006-03, Vol.51 (2), p.93-98, Article 93
Main Authors: Petrova, D, Derekova, A, Vlahov, S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Casein
Collagen
Collagenase
Elastin
Enzymes
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acids
Gelatin
Purification
Streptomyces
Streptomycetes
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Summary:Streptomyces strain 3B constitutively secreted collagenolytic enzymes during the post-exponential growth phase. Purification is described here leading to two collagenases (I and II) with specific activity of 3350 and 3600 U/mg, respectively, the highest activity obtained as yet for any streptomycete collagenase. Analysis of the purified enzymes by the method of zymography revealed that both I and II were homogeneous, with molar mass 116 and 97 kDa, respectively. Both collagenases were identical in their pH (7.5) and temperature optimum (37 °C). The inhibition profile of the enzymes by EDTA and 1,10-phenanthroline confirmed these enzymes to be metalloproteinases. By testing the activity with insoluble collagen, acid soluble collagen, gelatin, casein, elastin and Pz-PLGPR it was established that I and II are very specific for insoluble collagen and gelatin, showing a high activity toward acid soluble collagen and Pz-PLGPR. However, collagenases I and II failed to hydrolyze casein and elastin; they belong to true collagenases and resemble the clostridial enzymes.
ISSN:0015-5632
1874-9356
DOI:10.1007/BF02932162