Characterization and Functional Mechanism Analysis of Two Glycoside Hydrolase Family-39 β-Xylosidases Identified from Caldicellulosiruptor saccharolyticus
Abstract
β-Xylosidase, crucial for xylan degradation, catalyzes xylose release from xylo-oligosaccharides. However, enzymatic characters of β-xylosidases possess certain limitations, including poor thermal stability, and inhibitors are unclear. This study identified two GH39 family β-xylosidases, Cs Xyl39A and Cs Xyl39B, from the thermophilic bacterium Caldicellulosiruptor saccharolyticus . Both enzymes exhibited exceptional thermostability and compatibility with organic solvents, making them promising for industrial applications. Cs Xyl39A specifically cleaved d -xylopyranosyl groups from substrates such as notoginsenoside R1 and p -nitrophenyl-β- d -xylopyranoside. The catalytic efficiency in organic-solvent/water-miscible (O/Wm) systems was enhanced, and the physical immobilization on macroporous polystyrene strengthened its resistance to organic solvents in high-ratio O/Wm solutions. Cs Xyl39B demonstrated high specific activity and thermal stability at 70 °C, maintaining a 26 h half-life while producing xylose and glucose, indicating its suitability for lignocellulose biodegradation. Together, these enzymes address key industrial challenges, offering enhanced stability and solvent adaptability for sustainable bioprocessing applications.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Biofuel production and bioconversion
Advanced Cellulose Research Studies
Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
- Publisher
- American Chemical Society (ACS)
- Volume
- 74
- Issue
- 9
- Pages
- 7675–7684
- Publication date
- 26 February 2026
- Language
- EN