Production of recombinant intact and N-terminal truncated lipoxygenase isozyme III expressed in Saccharomyces cerevisiae and its influence on glutenin polypeptides

This study investigated the effects of wheat lipoxygenase isozyme III (LOX III) and its truncated form, Mini-LOX III, on flour dough properties using yeast-expressed recombinant enzymes and hypothesized their potential to enhance cereal-based food quality. These enzymes actively catalyze linoleic acid, which is crucial for dough formation. The addition of recombinant LOX III and Mini-LOX III to wheat flour significantly changed glutenin protein composition. An increase in the amount of soluble glutenin and a shift in polypeptide distribution were observed, marked by a decrease in the high-molecular-weight regions and an increase in the low-molecular-weight regions. This result reflects the role of enzymes in altering the hydrophobicity of glutenin surfaces, thereby affecting the protein solubility and dough properties. Thus, recombinant LOX III and Mini-LOX III offer new avenues for enhancing the texture and quality of cereal-based foods, providing valuable insights into the role of wheat LOX in flour processing and its potential industrial applications.