Enhancing prebiotic production by engineering the levanbiose-binding site of Erwinia tasmaniensis levansucrase

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Authors: Thanapon Charoenwongpaiboon, Yanisa Srichompoo, Wannarat Chanket, Stefano Benini, Robert A. Field, Chanchao Lorthongpanich, Piamsook Pongsawasdi, Peerapon Deetanya, Rath Pichyangkura, Karan Wangpaiboon
DOI: 10.1039/d5ra10086k
Cited by: 1
References: 30

Abstract

, more effectively than inulin. Together, these results identify R377 and G379 as critical determinants of levan elongation and demonstrate a promising strategy for enhancing LFOS production with Gram-negative levansucrases.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology Diet Metabolism and Disease Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
12
Pages
11208–11216
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN