Lignin degradation and valorization by Pseudomonas putida KT2440: a new role for glutathione peroxidase

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Abstract Lignin, a complex natural aromatic polymer, poses significant challenges to its efficient degradation, hindering the utilization of biomass for many industrial applications. Bacterial degradation of lignin may offer a promising solution to this challenge. This project aimed at elucidating the function of secreted oxidative enzymes from Pseudomonas putida involved in lignin degradation and utilization. Using CRISPR-Cas9 and CRISPR-Cas3 systems, the putative lignin-degrading versatile peroxidase gene (VP; PP _ 1686 , originally annotated as glutathione peroxidase GPx) and dye-decolorizing peroxidase gene ( PP_3248 ) were individually knocked out from P. putida KT2440. The ΔPP_1686 mutant exhibited impaired growth and utilization of lignin-derived compounds. This correlated with reduced expression of p-hydroxybenzoate hydroxylase pobA and of DNA repair modules, alongside compensatory upregulation of energy and redox supply pathways. This work expands our knowledge on bacterial glutathione peroxidase by presenting a role beyond ROS scavenging. This work revealed the importance of P. putida VP/GPx in maintaining redox balance while supporting lignin-derived aromatic metabolism, offering new targets for future investigation into stress–metabolism crosstalk and lignin valorization strategies.

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