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Laccase isoform diversity on basal medium in Cyathus bulleri and role in decolorization/detoxification of textile dyes and effluent

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Laccases (EC 1.10.3.2) are multi-copper oxidases that can degrade several xenobiotics, including textile dyes. Present study investigated the nature of laccase isoforms induced by 2,6-dimethylaniline in Cyathus bulleri cultivated on basal salt medium. Two isoforms, LacI and LacII were identified and purified by a combination of ultrafiltration and ion-exchange chromatography. The MS spectrum of the two proteins displayed a number of non-identical and identical molecular peaks (m/z), and, the latter were mapped to protein originating from the previously reported Laccase (Lcc) 1 gene. The LacI isoform exhibited higher catalytic efficiency (Kcat/Km) towards 2,2’-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid), 2,6-dimethoxyphenol, guaiacol and pyrogallol and was tolerant to high levels of chloride ions and resistant to EDTA. Higher decolorization of several dyes such as Direct Scarlet B (67%), Reactive Brilliant blue-R (96%), Direct Orange 34 (50%) and Reactive Red198 (95%) by the LacI isoform makes it a good candidate for degradation of synthetic dyes. The decolorization of Direct Orange 34 by laccases is being reported for the first time. Many of the properties exhibited by this isoform make it a good candidate for large scale production and applications for use in the dyeing industry.

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We thankfully acknowledge the help of Ira Jain in purifying laccase isoforms.

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This study was supported by a Grant (RP02875) from Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology (Govt. of India) awarded to SM. Ministry of Human Resource Development (Govt. of India) is acknowledged for providing PhD research fellowship to AV.

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Vats, A., Mishra, S. Laccase isoform diversity on basal medium in Cyathus bulleri and role in decolorization/detoxification of textile dyes and effluent. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 36, 164 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-020-02939-7

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