Yeast Cell Catalyst Supports with Anchoring Proteins

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing catalyst supports are limited by non-uniform distribution of catalysts, difficulty in catalyst exchange, and challenges in separating catalysts from yeast cells without damaging them, which restricts their applicability and efficiency in catalytic processes.

Innovation Solution

A catalytic material composition using yeast cells as biological supports with anchoring proteins, streptavidin or avidin as receptor proteins, and non-biological catalysts like [{N,N'-Bis(3,5-di-tert-butylsalicylidene)1,2-cyclohexanediaminato(-2-)Icobalt(2)} and poly(ethyleneglycol)-supported nitroxyl radicals of the 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl (TEMPO) family, bound to biotin and tethered to the yeast cell surface via avidin or streptavidin, allowing for uniform distribution and easy separation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If catalysts are directly bound to yeast cell surface, then catalyst support is achieved, but catalyst distribution is non-uniform and catalyst exchange is difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecatalyst distribution uniformityVSAvoidcatalyst exchange ability
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The invention segments the catalyst support system into distinct functional modules: yeast cells provide structural support, anchoring proteins (such as Aga1p-Aga2p system) provide specific binding sites, and catalysts are attached as separate entities. This modular segmentation enables uniform distribution through controlled assembly and facilitates catalyst exchange by allowing replacement of catalyst components without affecting the yeast cell structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The invention introduces anchoring proteins as intermediary elements between the yeast cell surface and catalysts. These anchoring proteins act as mediators that provide uniform binding sites on the cell surface, ensuring even catalyst distribution.同时, they enable catalyst exchange by allowing catalysts to be attached and detached through specific binding interactions without damaging the yeast cells.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If catalysts are separated from yeast cells, then catalyst recovery is achieved, but yeast cells may be damaged

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecatalyst separation efficiencyVSAvoidyeast cell integrity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts the catalyst from the yeast cell system through specific binding interactions with anchoring proteins. Catalysts are attached to the cell surface via anchoring proteins but can be easily removed through mild separation techniques such as magnetic separation or centrifugation, achieving catalyst recovery without requiring harsh treatments that would damage the yeast cells. The yeast cells remain intact and can be reused for subsequent catalytic cycles.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Productivity

If homogeneous catalyst properties are achieved, then catalysis efficiency is improved, but catalyst separation becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecatalysis efficiencyVSAvoidcatalyst separation ease
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The invention uses anchoring proteins as intermediaries that allow catalysts to exhibit homogeneous catalyst properties when attached to the yeast cell surface, while maintaining ease of separation. The anchoring proteins provide a uniform interface between the catalyst and substrate, enabling efficient catalysis similar to homogeneous catalysts. At the same time, the yeast cells with attached catalysts can be easily separated from the reaction mixture through simple filtration or centrifugation, solving the separation difficulty inherent in homogeneous catalysis.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP2078198B1Use of cell surface displays in yeast cell catalyst supports
Publication Date: 2015.12.23 ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND CO
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AI summary

Methods and compositions for providing novel catalyst supports are included herein. In one embodiment, included herein are yeast cell supports including one or more receptor proteins uniformly displayed on the surface of a yeast cell having the species Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Each receptor protein is anchored to a ligand that is selective for that protein, and each ligand is, in turn, bound to a catalyst. Both the catalyst support-catalyst combinations and the catalyst supports alone are contemplated by the invention.