Characterization and immune-modulatory roles of branched glucan and acetylated gluco-oligosaccharides produced by glucansucrase 40 from Leuconostoc mesenteroides YTU 40
摘要
Glucansucrases (GS) are functional enzymes for the production of distinct glucan and gluco-oligosaccharide structures with potential bioactive characteristics. In this study, an active glucansucrase (GS40) was identified within the genome of Leuconostoc mesenteroides YTU 40 that was further cloned, heterologously expressed and biochemically characterised. GS40 was capable of production of a branched dextran with ~ 20% (1→3)-α-D-Glc residues detected by