Purificação e caracterização da lacase do fungo Trametes cubensis (Mont.) Sacc. 1891

Abstract

The following interest in fungal enzymes comes about their potential for industrial use, as well as biotechnological research. In this context, the enzyme laccase (EC 1.10.3.2) stand out by its potential use in several industrial applications. Thus, the main goal of this research was to characterize the laccase enzyme produced by the Amazonian fungus Trametes cubensis. The T. cubensis strain was collected in Tefé National Forest (FLONA) and the enzymatic activity was determined from the submerged and semi-solid fermentation. As substrate, sawdust of the wood of Simarouba amara and sugarcane bagasse was tested. As inductors, copper sulfate, “ABTS” and mineral medium were used. The laccase was purified by means of ion exchange chromotography and characterized by mass (SDS-PAGE and zymogram) and determined kinetic parameters Km and Vmax. The most expressive laccase activity occurred in the medium with substrate of Simarouba amara (marupá) with 184 U / mL. The yield was 40% and purification factor of 1.5, with Vmax and Km of 33.33 μmol.L-1 6.66 mM, respectively. The becoming laccase from Trametes cubensis has an apparent molecular mass of approximately 40 kDa. In this way, from the cultivation of Trametes cubensis, it is possible to obtain laccases, however, the study is still necessary in reference the use of different inductors, looking for a potentialization of this activity.