Die NAD+-reduzierende Hydrogenase aus Ralstonia eutropha (SH) katalysiert die reversible H2-Oxidation in Verbindung mit der Reduktion von NAD+ in Gegenwart von Sauerstoff. Die bemerkenswerte O2-Toleranz des Enzyms wurde zuvor auf eine für [NiFe]-Hydrogenasen ungewöhnliche Struktur des Wasserstoff-spaltenden Zentrums zurückgeführt. Diese Hypothese wurde in dieser Arbeit mittels in situ-Spektroskopie an SH-haltigen Zellen widerlegt. Um die folgende Untersuchung der aus sechs Untereinheiten und mindestens acht Kofaktoren bestehenden SH zu erleichtern, wurde das Enzym mittels genetischer Methoden in seine beiden Module aufgeteilt. Das die H2-Oxidation katalysierende Hydrogenase-Modul beinhaltete ein FMN-Molekül, welches für die reduktive Reaktivierung des oxidativ modifizierten Zentrums benötigt wird. Das Diaphorase-Modul besaß ebenfalls ein FMN, und die Reduktion von NAD+ wurde von der Anwesenheit von O2 nicht beeinträchtigt. Neben Wasserstoff reagierte das [NiFe]-Zentrum der SH auch mit Sauerstoff. Dabei wurde sowohl Wasserstoffperoxid- als auch Wasser im Hydrogenase-Modul freigesetzt. Die Sauerstofftoleranz der SH basiert auf einer kontinuierlichen Reaktivierung des durch Sauerstoff oxidierten [NiFe]-Zentrums. Aufgrund der außergewöhnlichen Sauerstofftoleranz stellt die SH ein vielversprechendes System für die wasserstoffgetriebene Regeneration von NADH in gekoppelten enzymatischen Reaktionen dar. In dieser Arbeit wurde ein SH-Derivat durch rationale Mutagenese konstruiert, das in der Lage war, ebenso den Kofaktor NADP+ wasserstoffabhängig zu reduzieren. Durch Ganzzellansätze kann die zeitaufwändige und kostenintensive Proteinreinigung vermieden werden. Um die wasserstoffabhängige in-vivo-Kofaktorregeneration zu ermöglichen, wurde die SH in Pseudomonas putida heterolog produziert. Die in dieser Arbeit erzielten Ergebnisse sind sowohl für das molekulare Verständnis der H2-abhängigen Katalyse als auch für die biotechnologische Anwendung der O2-toleranten SH relevant. / The NAD+ reducing hydrogenase from Ralstonia eutropha (SH) catalyzes the reversible oxidation of hydrogen in connection with the reduction of NAD+ in the presence of oxygen. The remarkable oxygen tolerance was previously related to an unusual [NiFe] active site with four instead of two cyanide ligands. This hypothesis was rejected in this study by using in situ spectroscopy on SH containing cells. To simplify the investigation of the six-subunit and at least eight cofactors containing SH, the enzyme was separated into its two modules by genetic methods. The hydrogen oxidizing hydrogenase module contained one FMN molecule, which was required for the reductive reactivation of the oxidatively modified active site. The diaphorase module carried a second FMN. The reduction of NAD+ was not affected by the presence of oxygen. In addition to hydrogen, the [NiFe] center of the SH reacted with oxygen. Both hydrogen peroxide and water were released by the hydrogenase module. The oxygen tolerance of the SH is based on a continuous reactivation of the oxidized [NiFe] center. Due to the oxygen tolerance, the SH is a promising system for hydrogen based NADH regeneration in coupled enzymatic reactions. In this study a SH derivative was constructed by means of rational mutagenesis. The SH derivative was able to reduce the cofactor NADP+ by hydrogen oxidation. The time consuming and costly protein purification can be avoided by using whole cell approaches. In order to allow the hydrogen dependent in vivo cofactor regeneration, SH was heterologously produced in Pseudomonas putida. The results obtained in this study are relevant for the molecular understanding of hydrogen dependent catalysis and for the biotechnological application of the oxygen tolerant SH.

Das Biopolymer-produzierende Knallgasbakterium Ralstonia eutropha H16 gilt mit seinem außergewöhnlichen Stoffwechsel als vielversprechender Produktionsstamm für die weiße Biotechnologie. Es wächst auf einer Vielzahl organischer Substrate sowie chemolithoautotroph mit H2 und CO2 als einzige Energie- bzw. Kohlenstoffquelle. Unter anaeroben Bedingungen ist es zudem zur Denitrifikation befähigt. In dieser Arbeit wurde das Proteinprofil von R. eutropha unter chemolithoautotrophen sowie anaeroben Bedingungen mittels GeLC-MS/MS untersucht. Beide Proteomstudien offenbarten, dass die Nutzung unterschiedlicher Elektronendonoren bzw. -akzeptoren mit zahlreichen Veränderungen im Proteinbestand der Zellen einherging. Hierbei waren neben Proteinen metabolischer und Transportprozesse auch jene der Zellbewegung betroffen. Die Ergebnisse stellen im Vergleich zu vorangegangenen Studien den bisher umfassendsten Überblick zum Proteinbestand beim H2-basierten sowie anaeroben Wachstum in R. eutropha dar. Von besonderer Bedeutung war dabei das Einbinden der Analyse der Membran als Ort wichtiger Energie- und Transportprozesse. Besonderes Interesse galt einem unter H2/CO2-Bedingungen abundanten Zweikomponentensystem. Sequenzvergleiche zeigten Ähnlichkeit zum Regulationssystem der Katabolitrepression des Biphenylabbaus in Acidovorax sp. KKS102. Die Deletion des Response-Regulator-Gens führte zu vielfältigen Wachstumseffekten auf Substraten wie Fructose, Glycerin sowie auf H2/CO2. Der pleiotrope Phänotyp sowie die Ergebnisse von Genexpressionsstudien und der Suche nach Regulator-Bindestellen lassen eine globale Rolle des Systems im Energie- und/oder Kohlenstoffmetabolismus von R. eutropha H16 annehmen. Histidin-Kinase und Response Regulator wurden in GloS bzw. GloR umbenannt. Die vorliegende Arbeit zeigt eindrucksvoll das Potential der Proteomik als Teil der funktionellen Genomik für den Anstoß neuer Forschungsansätze zur Evaluierung des biotechnologischen Potentials von Mikroorganismen. / Due to its remarkable metabolism the bioplastic-producing “Knallgas” bacterium Ralstonia eutropha H16 is ranked as a promising production strain for white biotechnology. It grows on a wide range of organic substrates as well as lithoautotrophically on H2 and CO2 as sole energy and carbon source, respectively. Under anaerobic conditions it thrives by denitrification. This thesis focused on characterizing the protein profiles of lithoautotrophically and anaerobically grown R. eutropha cells. Proteome analyses revealed an extensive protein repertoire adapting the organism to alternative electron donors and acceptors, respectively. Changes concerned proteins involved in metabolic and transport processes as well as in cell movement. Compared to previous studies the results reported here offer the most comprehensive proteomic survey regarding the H2-based as well as anaerobic lifestyle of R. eutropha so far. In this context analyzing the cell membrane as a place for a number of energy, transport and signal transduction processes was of particular importance. Special interest aroused the identification of a two-component system upregulated on H2/CO2. Sequence analysis offered high similarity to the regulatory system for catabolite control of biphenyl degradation in Acidovorax sp. KKS102. Deletion of the response regulator gene led to versatile growth effects on substrates such as fructose and glycerol as well as H2/CO2. This pleiotrophic phenotype as well as the results of gene expression studies and the search for regulator binding sites suggests that the two-component system is a global player in energy and/or carbon metabolism in R. eutropha and possibly other bacteria. Thus, histidine kinase and response regulator have been renamed GloS/R. Since their characterization was initiated by proteomic data this study impressively elucidates the power of functional genomics in terms of revealing new research approaches to evaluate the biotechnological use of microbes.

Today, recombinant expression of proteins is used for a variety of purposes. One of these is the production of allergens, which are vital components in allergy diagnostics. However, traditional expression systems such as ​Escherichia coli​ and ​Pichia pastoris​ might not have the capacity to express all proteins of interest. Thermo Fisher, which is a leading producer of allergy tests, has requested an evaluation of different microorganisms and their capacity for heterologous protein expression in order to expand their existing toolbox of expression systems. This summary was made through a literature study, where twelve organisms were evaluated. Six eukaryotic and six prokaryotic expression systems are compared based on their ability to properly glycosylate protein, need for specific culture conditions, safety, protease activity, duration, protein yield and protein solubility. The prokaryotic systems – Corynebacterium glutamicum​ , ​Lactococcus lactis​ , ​Pseudomonas fluorescens​ , Pseudoalteromonas haloplanktis​ , ​Ralstonia eutropha​ and ​Streptomyces lividans​ – are characterized by being easy to cultivate, operating in different temperature ranges and providing relatively high yields of recombinant protein. The eukaryotic systems – ​Aspergillus fungi, the green algae ​Chlamydomonas reinhardtii​ , the yeast ​Hansenula polymorpha​ , the parasite ​Leishmania tarentolae​ , the moss ​Physcomitrella patens​ and suspension-based plant cells – all have very different morphology and properties. In comparison with the prokaryotic systems, it can be concluded that they are generally better at folding and providing the correct glycosylation patterns for mammalian and plant proteins. However, they require more time and effort to establish a competent cell line. Furthermore, the resulting protein yield is usually less than for the prokaryotic systems. The conclusion can be drawn that no expression system is perfect. The solution is a toolbox, containing various expression systems and vector systems, providing the basis for successful expression of all kinds of complex proteins. Based on the evaluation of expression systems in this review, such toolbox can be obtained.

<p dir="ltr">Bacterial Wilt, caused by <i>Ralstonia solanacearum</i>, is among the most devastating plant diseases in the world. This pathogen causes significant loss in crops such as tobacco, potato, and tomato. <i>R. solanacearum</i> root infection and xylem colonization determine disease outcome. To date, little is known about the defense mechanism mediated by roots to prevent <i>R. solanacearum</i> vascular colonization during the initial infection stages. Plant early responses are important since they may impact disease outcomes<i>.</i><i> </i>Here, we report the formation of root hairs and primary root growth inhibition in tomato seedlings as <i>Ralstonia</i>-induced phenotypes that depend on tomato genotype and <i>Ralstonia</i> species. The <i>Ralstonia</i>-induced root phenotypes are independent of a functional type III secretion system and exopolysaccharide production (EPS). We also found that <i>R. solanacearum</i><i> </i>K60 infection increased auxin levels throughout the root meristem in wilt-susceptible tomato roots. Our data suggest proper auxin signaling and transport are important for susceptibility to <i>R. solanacearum</i> K60. Blocking auxin transport pharmacologically or genetically led to fewer wilting symptoms, suggesting that auxin is important during early infection stages and disease outcomes in tomato. We previously found that a tomato mutant defective in auxin transport and signaling, known as <i>diageotropica</i> (<i>dgt</i>), has enhanced resistance to <i>R. solanacearum</i> K60. We characterized the resistant response in the <i>dgt</i> mutant, and we found that the resistant response in the <i>dgt</i> mutant may be due to increased lignin content preventing pathogen vasculature colonization. <i>DGT</i> encodes a cyclophilin protein that regulates auxin transport and signaling. Mutations in the cyclophilin DGT promote resistance to <i>R. solanacearum</i> K60. DGT has been reported to regulate auxin transport and signaling. However, the molecular mechanism regarding how DGT mediates these processes is still unknown. We used Yeast Two-Hybrid to identify candidate protein interactors, and we found that SlbZIP1/SlbZIP29, Sl14-3-3, and SlMYB110 may interact with DGT to regulate both development and defense responses. Understanding the role of DGT, auxin, and lignin in defense responses to <i>R. solanacearum</i> K60 in tomato is necessary for Solanaceae crop improvement.</p>

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