Taxonomic Characteristics of a Thermophilic Acidophilic Strain of Bacillus Producing Thermophilic Acidophilic Amylase and Thermostable Xylanase

Taxonomic characteristics of a strain of thermophilic acidophilic bacillus, Bacillus sp. 11-1S, which had the ability to produce thermophilic acidophilic amylase and thermostable xylanase were examined. Cells of the organism were aerobic, heterotrophic, Gram-positive, spore-forming rods. It grew at temperatures between 45 and 70°C (optimum 65°C) in media of pHs ranging from 2.0 to 5.0 (optimum 3.5 ~ 4.0). Physiological and biochemical characteristics were identical with those of Bacillus acidocaldarius, and % GC of DNA (59%) was close to that of the latter (61 ~ 62%). From these results it was concluded that the organism belongs to B. acidocaldarius Darland and Brock.     

Thermostable, Raw-Starch-Digesting Amylase from Bacillus stearothermophilus

An endospore-forming thermophilic bacterium, which produced amylase and was identified as Bacillus stearothermophilus, was isolated from soil. The amylase had an optimum temperature of 70°C and strongly degraded wheat starch granules (93%) and potato starch granules (80%) at 60°C.     

Genetic Characterization of a New Thermotolerant Bacillus licheniformis Strain

A potentially new thermotolerant B. licheniformis strain (code name I89), producer of an antibiotic active against Gram-positive bacteria, was genetically characterized and compared with the type strain B. licheniformis ATCC 10716, producer of bacitracin. Studies on DNA base composition (G + C content) and DNA reassociation revealed that the two strains show around 76% homology. Nevertheless, results obtained by rRNA hybridization, with a heterologous probe coding for most of the 16S region of the rRNA operon of Bacillus subtilis, revealed differences in the number of copies for that gene and in the hybridization pattern. Additionally, a different restriction digestion pattern was obtained when DNA was digested with the enzymes NotI, SmaI and analyzed by PFGE. The I89 strain holds a 7.6-kb plasmid not present in the reference strain. The existence of various unique restriction sites and also the stability of this plasmid make it ideal for the future development of a cloning and expression vector. Received: 29 June 1999 / Accepted: 1 September 1999     

Culture Conditions for Production of Thermostable Amylase by Bacillus stearothermophilus

Bacillus stearothermophilus grew better on complex and semisynthetic medium than on synthetic medium supplemented with amino acids. Amylase production on the complex medium containing beef extract or corn steep liquor was higher than on semisynthetic medium containing peptone (0.4%). The synthetic medium, however, did not provide a good yield of extracellular amylase. Among the carbohydrates which favored the production of amylase are, in order starch > dextrin > glycogen > cellobiose > maltohexaose-maltopeptaose > maltotetraose and maltotriose. The monosaccharides repressed the enzyme production, whereas inositol and d-sorbitol favored amylase production. Organic and inorganic salts increased amylase production in the order of KCI > sodium malate > potassium succinate, while the yield was comparatively lower with other organic salts of Na and K. Amino acids, in particular isoleucine, cysteine, phenylalanine, and aspartic acids, were found to be vital for amylase synthesis. Medium containing CaCl(2) 2H(2)O enhanced amylase production over that on Ca -deficient medium. The detergents Tween-80 and Triton X-100 increased biomass but significantly suppressed amylase synthesis. The amylase powder obtained from the culture filtrate by prechilled acetone treatment was stable over a wide pH range and liquefied thick starch slurries at 80 degrees C. The crude amylase, after (NH(4))(2)SO(4) fractionation, had an activity of 210.6 U mg. The optimum temperature and pH of the enzyme were found to be 82 degrees C and 6.9, respectively. Ca was required for the thermostability of the enzyme preparation.     

Characterization of a Thermostable α-Amylase from Bacillus licheniformis NCIB 6346

With one exception (NCIB 9668), the extracellular amylases from 10 strains of Bacillus licheniformis were thermostable and retained more than 98% of their original activity after incubation at 85°C for 60 min. The enzyme from B. licheniformis NCIB 6346 was purified 30-fold by ion-exchange chromatography and was characterized. It had an endo-action on starch yielding maltopentaose as the major product, and was identified as an α-amylase. The purified enzyme had a molecular weight of 62 650, was stable between pH 7 and 10 and was maximally active at 70-90°C at pH 7.0. It closely resembled commercial thermostable α-amylases in its general properties and it is concluded that B. licheniformis provides a good source of these enzymes.     

Purification and Characterization of a Keratinase from a Feather-Degrading Bacillus licheniformis Strain

A keratinase was isolated from the culture medium of feather-degrading Bacillus licheniformis PWD-1 by use of an assay of the hydrolysis of azokeratin. Membrane ultrafiltration and carboxymethyl cellulose ion-exchange and Sephadex G-75 gel chromatographies were used to purify the enzyme. The specific activity of the purified keratinase relative to that in the original medium was approximately 70-fold. Sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis analysis and Sephadex G-75 chromatography indicated that the purified keratinase is monomeric and has a molecular mass of 33 kDa. The optimum pH and the pI were determined to be 7.5 and 7.25, respectively. Under standard assay conditions, the apparent temperature optimum was 50°C. The enzyme is stable when stored at −20°C. The purified keratinase hydrolyzes a broad range of substrates and displays higher proteolytic activity than most proteases. In practical applications, keratinase is a useful enzyme for promoting the hydrolysis of feather keratin and improving the digestibility of feather meal.     

远端霉素高产菌株的选育

目的：选育远端霉素高产菌株。方法：以远端霉素产生菌（Streptomyces distallicus）D32为出发菌株,经铜蒸汽激光和5-氟尿嘧啶（5-fu）及其复合处理。结果：在复合诱变组中获得一株远端霉素高产稳产突变株DZ-206,经发酵罐应用后,其产率较出发菌株提高1．38倍。结论：该方法诱变谱广,突变率高,能够快速有效获得抗生素高产菌株。     

乳酸产生菌的选育

从5种菌株中,通过初筛和复筛筛选出一种变色范围大,产乳酸量高的菌株D(产酸量为69.36g/L),以此菌株作为出发菌,进行紫外诱变育种。从诱变处理后的计数平板上,选取10株hc值大的菌株,通过复筛最终选出了一株平均产乳酸量高的菌株D_6,其产乳酸量平均为71.73 g/L,比出发菌株高出2.37g/L。     

Thermostable alkaline proteases of Bacillus licheniformis MIR 29: isolation,production and characterization

 Bacillus licheniformis MIR 29 has been isolated and produces extracellular proteases. It is able to grow at temperatures up to 60 °C and at pH values up to 9.0. Casein was the best carbon source for production of a thermostable protease activity which, in some conditions, is 90% extracellular. The synthesis of alkaline protease is not constitutive; different levels of production were found with different carbon and nitrogen sources. Casein was thought to be an inducer of enzyme synthesis. The optimal pH and temperature of the enzyme activity were 12 °C and 60 °C, respectively. The enzyme was stable up to 60 °C in the absence of stabilizers. The protease activity was inhibited with phenylmethylsulphonyl fluoride, indicating a serine-protease activity. The proteolytic activity was lowered by molecules present in the culture supernatant, which include amino acids and peptides, indicating end-product inhibition. Electrophoresis assay on denaturating gels showed two bands with alkaline protease activity, in the 25 to 40-kDa molecular mass range. Received: 7 June 1995/Received revision: 14 September 1995/Accepted: 20 September 1995     

一株产耐热普鲁兰酶菌株Anoxybacillus sp.LM14-2分离鉴定及酶学性质研究

从云南轮马热泉下游淤泥中筛选得到了一株产耐热普鲁兰酶菌株LM14-2.根据形态特征及16S rRNA序列同源性分析,初步判定为Anoxybacillus sp.LM14-2.该菌株发酵上清液中有耐热普鲁兰酶积累,其反应最适pH值为6.0,最适温度为70℃.利用染色体步移技术获得了完整的普鲁兰酶编码基因(HQ660582),经序列相似性进一步分析,确定该蛋白与Ⅰ型普鲁兰酶保守区b相吻合.通常的普鲁兰酶在高温下很快失活,难以满足淀粉加工,洗涤剂等相关工业的需求,而该新型的耐热普鲁兰醇的作用温度广泛,热稳定性较好,65℃保温55 h后达到其半衰期,具有广阔的开发应用前景.     

一株中温淀粉酶菌株的分离鉴定及其产酶条件分析

利用固体淀粉筛选培养基,从安阳市郊区面粉厂附近的土壤里分离筛选出1株产淀粉酶的菌株,编号为MF-3-2.经过菌株形态、革兰氏染色、16S rDNA鉴定及系统进化树分析,初步确定其为枯草芽孢杆菌(Bacillus subtilis).摇瓶培养后对其酶学性质研究发现,该菌株淀粉酶的最适温度为65℃,最适pH值为6.0,在pH值4.8～6.0范围内仍能残余70％以上的酶活力.该菌株的最适生长温度为40℃,最适生长pH值为6.5.产酶条件优化结果表明:最适碳源为马铃薯淀粉,最适氮源为豆粕粉,最适碳氮比为1∶15,发酵温度30℃,发酵pH值6.0,装液量10％,种龄10h,接种量5％,转速200 r/min,48 h达到产酶高峰.通过发酵产酶条件优化,其淀粉酶活性达到86.8 U/mL,是优化前的35倍.另外,在酸性条件下还具有较好的活性.因此,该菌株的淀粉酶具有潜在的工业应用前景.     

New Strains of Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus coagulans producing Thermostable α-Amylase Active at Alkaline pH

Two species of Bacillus producing thermostable α-amylase with activity optima at alkaline pH are reported here. These organisms were isolated from soil and have been designated as Bacillus licheniformis CUMC 305 and B. coagulans CUMC 512. The enzymes released by these two species were partially purified up to about 81- and 72-fold respectively of the initial activity. The enzyme from B. licheniformis showed a wide temperature-range of activity, with optimum at 91°C. At this temperature it remained stable for 1 h. It retained 40–50% activity at 110°C and showed only 60% of its activity at 30°C. The enzyme showed a broad pH range of activity (4–10) retaining substantial activity on the alkaline side. The optimum pH was 9·5. The enzyme of B. coagulans showed activity up to 90°C, with optimum at 85°C and had a wide pH range with optimum at 7·5–8·5. The hydrolysis pattern of the substrate starch by these enzymes indicated that glucose, maltose, maltotriose and maltotetraose are the principal products rather than higher oligosaccharides.     

高产葡萄糖异构酶菌种选育

本文介绍了以甜菜糖蜜为原料生产葡萄糖异构酶的新菌种游动放线菌Ｅ２１５的选育及工艺条件试验、菌种Ｅ２１５摇瓶最高产酶７７２单位,１０立升发酵罐产酶５７０单位,发酵周期７２小时,胞外酶含量１０％以下,产酶性能稳定。     

Metolachlor-Mediated Selection of a Microalgal Strain Producing Novel Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids

Long-chain (≥ C₂₀) polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid, are nutritionally important and provide protection against cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cancer. Structural variants of these compounds may have the potential to be used as pharmaceuticals. Marine microalgae are the key producers of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in the global food web. Assuming vast biological and biochemical diversity, we devised a screen to identify microalgae that produce novel fatty acids. The herbicide metolachlor, an inhibitor of long-chain fatty acid biosynthesis, was used in microcosms containing field-collected microalgae to identify naturally resistant strains. We show that one diatom, Melosira cf. moniliformis, is naturally resistant to concentrations of metolachlor, which were cytostatic or lethal to all the other microalgae. Gas chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry revealed three fatty acids that have not previously been described-18:4 (Δ5,8,11,14), 18:4 (Δ5,9,12,15), and 18:5 (Δ5,8,11,14,17). We propose that this type of screen may be generally applicable to the search of novel compounds produced by marine microorganisms.     

紫外线诱变选育高产PHB解聚酶的菌株

以降解聚-β羟基丁酸酯(PHB)的青霉(Penieillium sp．)DS9713a为出发菌株,通过紫外线(UV)诱变分生孢子,采用透明圈初筛和摇瓶复筛,获得酶活高于原始菌株的突变株5株,其中DS9713a-CS01突变株的PHB解聚酶活力高于对照97．42％,并对其酶学性质进行了初步研究。     

Glucose Transport in Stationary-Phase Cultures of an Asporogenous Strain of Bacillus licheniformis

The sporulation-deficient industrial organism Bacillus licheniformis HWL10 possesses two distinct glucose transport systems in log-phase cells, a glucose phosphotransferase system (PTS) and a non-PTS mechanism. The strain continues to take up glucose at a significant though reduced rate during prolonged stationary-phase incubation, but only the PTS is active.     

耐酸耐热α-淀粉酶高产菌株选育的初步研究

目的：从长期高温堆放的富含淀粉质的土壤里筛选高产α-淀粉酶的菌株并对及产酶条件和酶学性质进行研究。方法：采用平板筛选法获得目的菌株,用观察形态和基因组16S基因序列分析相结合的方法进行鉴定,通过单因素和正交实验确定最适产酶条件,并提取粗酶液研究酶反应条件。结果：得到高产α-淀粉酶的菌株Bacillussp.I15,最适产酶条件为：初始pH6.0,40℃培养时间36h。该酶最适反应温度为70℃,且具强耐热性,100℃下相对酶活性仍保持在78%以上;热稳定性高,且无Ca^2＋依赖性,100℃温育1h,酶活仍能保持66%;最适反应pH为7.0,且具有广谱耐酸性,在pH3.0～7.0之间相对酶活性均能保持在到67%以上。结论：Bacillussp.I15可高产耐热耐酸α-淀粉酶,具有良好的应用前景。     

妥布霉素产生菌激光育种的研究

本文首次报道铜蒸气激光选育妥布霉素产生菌—黑暗链霉菌（Ｓｔｒｅｐｔｏｍｙｃｅｓｔｅｎｅｂｒａｒｉｕｓ）的研究结果。在相同实验条件下,铜蒸气激光辐照黑暗链霉菌比其随后又以氯化锂复合处理的选育效果好。在铜蒸气激光辐照后,曾获得实验高产株,发酵单位比对照未辐照组提高７２％。     

莫能菌素高产菌株的诱变与筛选

采用紫外线对现有生产菌株进行诱变处理,再运用筛选剂丙酸、丁酸等对其进行选育,得到高产菌株M-3-01。投入中试车间发酵罐中,发酵效价达到50560×103u.L-1,其发酵能力比出发菌株提高了26%。