Comparative analysis of Camelina sativa and fungal industrial lipases used for biodiesel production

Abstract

Aim. To identify the genes of false flax (Camelina sativa) endogenous lipases and to analyze the sequence similarity of their key functional domains with those of commercially available lipases. Methods. A detailed search of the databases was carried out in order to identify the sequences of lipases of various species, as well as their sequences were aligned, conservative sequence motifs were identified, the domain structure of the detected proteins was established, and phylogenetic analysis was carried out. Results. 15 triacylglycerol lipase genes were identified, and corresponding sequences of lipases for commercially available products were identified as well. Their domain structure was analyzed, and the level of sequence divergence of their functional regions was also revealed. Conclusions. The lipases that are most similar in terms of sequence and domain organization to the lipases of false flax have been identified, and therefore could potentially be used for more effective transesterification of oil with a specific fatty acid composition for this species.