Regulatory mechanisms and cell membrane properties of Candida glycerinogenes differ under 2-phenylethanol addition or fermentation conditions
Regulatory mechanisms and cell membrane properties of Candida glycerinogenes differ under 2-phenylethanol addition or fermentation conditions
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DOI:
10.1002/biot.202300181
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发表时间:
2023-10-27
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4.7
通讯作者:
Zhuge,Bin
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作者:
Wang,Yuqin;Liu,Fang;Zhuge,Bin
The biosynthesis of 2‐phenylethanol (2‐PE) at high yields and titers is often limited by its toxicity. In this study, we describe the molecular mechanisms of 2‐PE tolerance in the multi‐stress tolerant industrial yeast,Candida glycerinogenes. They were different under 2‐PE addition or fermentation conditions. After extracellular addition of 2‐PE,C. glycerinogenescells became rounder and bigger, which reduced specific surface area. However, during 2‐PE fermentationC. glycerinogenescells were smaller, which increased specific surface area. Other differences in the tolerance mechanisms were studied by analyzing the composition and molecular parameters of the cell membrane. Extracellular 2‐PE stress resulted in down‐regulation of transcriptional expression of unsaturated fatty acid synthesis genes. This raised the proportion of saturated fatty acids in the cell membrane, which increased rigidity of the cell membrane and reduced 2‐PE entry to the cell. However, intracellular 2‐PE stress resulted in up‐regulation of transcriptional expression of unsaturated fatty acid synthesis genes, and increased the proportion of unsaturated fatty acids in the cell membrane; this in turn enhanced flexibility of the cell membrane which accelerated efflux of 2‐PE. These contrasting mechanisms are mediated by transcriptional factors Hog1 and Swi5. Under 2‐PE addition,C. glycerinogenesactivated Hog1 and repressed Swi5 to upregulateerg5anderg4expression, which increased cell membrane rigidity and resisted 2‐PE import. During 2‐PE fermentation,C. glycerinogenesactivated Hog1 and repressed Swi5 to upregulate 2‐PE transporter proteinscdr1and Acyl‐CoA desaturase 1ole1to increase 2‐PE export, thus reducing 2‐PE intracellular toxicity. The results provide new insights into 2‐PE tolerance mechanisms at the cell membrane level and suggest a novel strategy to improve 2‐PE production by engineering anti‐stress genes.