An effective biphase system accelerates hesperidinase-catalyzed conversion of rutin to isoquercitrin

Sci Rep. 2015 Mar 3:5:8682. doi: 10.1038/srep08682.

Abstract

Isoquercitrin is a rare, natural ingredient with several biological activities that is a key precursor for the synthesis of enzymatically modified isoquercitrin (EMIQ). The enzymatic production of isoquercitrin from rutin catalyzed by hesperidinase is feasible; however, the bioprocess is hindered by low substrate concentration and a long reaction time. Thus, a novel biphase system consisting of [Bmim][BF4]:glycine-sodium hydroxide (pH 9) (10:90, v/v) and glyceryl triacetate (1:1, v/v) was initially established for isoquercitrin production. The biotransformation product was identified using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, and the bonding mechanism of the enzyme and substrate was inferred using circular dichroism spectra and kinetic parameters. The highest rutin conversion of 99.5% and isoquercitrin yield of 93.9% were obtained after 3 h. The reaction route is environmentally benign and mild, and the biphase system could be reused. The substrate concentration was increased 2.6-fold, the reaction time was reduced to three tenths the original time. The three-dimensional structure of hesperidinase was changed in the biphase system, which α-helix and random content were reduced and β-sheet content was increased. Thus, the developed biphase system can effectively strengthen the hesperidinase-catalyzed synthesis of isoquercitrin with high yield.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biotransformation*
  • Catalysis
  • Glycoside Hydrolases / chemistry*
  • Glycoside Hydrolases / metabolism*
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Kinetics
  • Quercetin / analogs & derivatives*
  • Quercetin / chemistry
  • Rutin / chemistry*
  • Temperature

Substances

  • isoquercitrin
  • Rutin
  • Quercetin
  • Glycoside Hydrolases
  • hesperidinase