Selection and Optimization of Culture Medium for Exopolysaccharide Production by Coriolus (Trametes) Versicolor

Summary Coriolus versicolor is a medicinal fungus producing exopolysaccharides (EPS). Five well-defined culture media were studied to select the medium that maximizes production of EPS by C. versicolor. Biomass, reducing sugars and EPS concentrations along with the rheological behaviour of the broth were followed during fermentations lasting 9 days. The yeast malt extract medium (YM) was shown to yield the highest production of EPS. Fermentation conditions with YM medium were further investigated to optimize EPS production by C. versicolor. An experimental design to do this was adopted, in which the effects of pH and initial substrate concentration were considered. The effects of initial glucose concentration (5, 15 and 25 g l⁻¹) and pH (4.0, 5.5 and 7.0) were evaluated. The initial glucose concentration was found to be the most important factor in EPS production and also cell growth.     

响应面法优化金针菇栽培工艺的研究

以提高金针菇单瓶产量为目的,以常规生产为对照,通过单因素试验、Plackett-Burman试验、响应面优化法、验证试验分析培养基装瓶量、灭菌前pH、接种量、搔菌深度、搔菌补水量对金针菇单瓶平均产量的影响。单因素试验结果表明,单瓶平均产量分别在装瓶量1 000 g、灭菌前pH值 6.80、接种量35 mL、搔菌深度10 mm、搔菌补水量10 mL时达到最大值;Plackett-Burman试验表明装瓶量、灭菌前pH和搔菌补水量是影响金针菇单瓶平均产量的关键因素;响应面优化法预测的最优化条件为培养基装瓶量1 004.05 g、灭菌前pH值6.83、搔菌补水量11.41 mL,金针菇单瓶平均产量为473.81 g;结合单因素试验及响应面预测,将验证试验设置为培养基装瓶量(1 000±5) g、灭菌前pH值(6.80±0.10)、搔菌补水量(11±1) mL、搔菌深度(10±2) mm、接种量(35±5) mL,金针菇单瓶平均产量为466.36 g,比对照组提高11.63 g,与预测值接近,相对误差为1.57%,试验设计符合生产需求。     

Isolation and characterization of the exopolysaccharide produced by Daedalea quercina

The production of exopolysaccharide (EPS) by a strain of the basidiomycete Daedalea quercina was investigated. Of seven different carbon sources, glucose and dextrins gave the highest crude polysaccharide yield (4.7–5 g l^–1, 55–60% carbohydrate content) in shake-flask cultures, at 14 days of fermentation. Experiments carried out in a 10 l fermenter, at two different agitation speeds, gave the best results at 300 rpm, resulting in 12–14 g l^–1 of crude exopolysaccharide in 9–11 days. Fractionation of the EPS samples, carried out by tangential flow ultrafiltration, evidenced a single EPS fraction (MW >30 000 Da) in samples from glucose, while two fractions (MW > 30 000 Da and 30 000 > MW > 10 000 Da) were present in samples from dextrins. Fractions characterization by HPLC and proton NMR spectroscopy revealed diversity in composition and structure in the obtained EPS: from glucose mainly an -linked mannan, and from dextrins mainly an - and -linked glucan.     

翅鳞伞深层发酵胞外多糖优化研究

采用PlackettBurman设计(PlackettBurman Design, PB)对影响翅鳞伞［ Pholiota squarrosa (Pers. Ex Fr.) Quel.］ AS 5245菌株发酵产糖的内在和外在相关因素进行了筛选,所选取的20个相关因素为葡萄糖、果糖、麦芽糖、酵母膏、胰蛋白胨、KH₂PO₄、K₂HPO₄、(NH₄)₂SO₄、NaNO₃、FeSO₄、MgSO₄、MnCl₂、ZnCl₂、FeCl₃、CuSO₄·5H₂O、维生素B1、起始pH、发酵温度、时间和装液量。在此基础上,再采用响应曲面法(Response Surface Methodology,RSM)对影响发酵产糖的内在关键影响因素酵母膏、果糖、MgSO₄、麦芽糖、ZnCl₂和发酵基质起始pH值的最佳水平范围作了进一步的研究与探讨,通过对二次多项回归方程求解得知,在上述自变量分别为6.0g/L、11.5g/L、0.5g/L、9.6g/L、38.6mg/L和5.3时,胞外多糖最大预测值为876.32μg/mL发酵醪,此预测可信度不仅被统计分析所验证,也实践所证实。     

Effect of Nutritional Parameters on Laccase Production by the Culinary and Medicinal Mushroom, <Emphasis Type="Italic">Grifola frondosa</Emphasis>

Extracellular laccase in cultures of Grifola frondosa grown in liquid culture on a defined medium was first detectable in the early/middle stages of primary growth, and enzyme activity continued to increase even after fungal biomass production had peaked. Laccase production was significantly increased by supplementing cultures with 100–500 μM Cu over the basal level (1.6 μM Cu) and peak levels observed at 300 μM Cu were 7-fold higher than in unsupplemented controls. Decreased laccase activity similar to levels detected in unsupplemented controls, as well as an adverse effect on fungal growth, occurred with further supplementation up to and including 0.9 mM Cu, but higher enzyme titres (2- to 16-fold compared with controls) were induced in cultures supplemented with 1–2 mM Cu²⁺. SDS-PAGE combined with activity staining revealed the presence of a single protein band (M _r 70 kDa) exhibiting laccase activity in control culture fluids, whereas an additional distinct laccase protein band (M _r 45 kDa) was observed in cultures supplemented with 1–2 mM Cu. Increased levels of extracellular laccase activity, and both laccase isozymes, were also detected in cultures of G. frondosa supplemented with ferulic, vanillic, veratric and 4-hydroxybenzoic acids, and 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde. Using 2,2′-azino-bis(ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonate) (ABTS) as substrate, the optimal temperature and pH values for laccase activity were 65°C and pH 2.2, respectively, and the enzyme was relatively heat stable. In solid-state cultures of G. frondosa grown under conditions adopted for industrial-scale mushroom production, extracellular laccase levels increased during the substrate colonization phase, peaked when the substrate was fully colonized, and then decreased sharply during fruit body development.     

Exopolysaccharide biosynthesis and related enzyme activities of the medicinal fungus, Ganoderma lucidum, grown on lactose in a bioreactor

Exopolysaccharide (EPS) production and biosynthesis were studied in Ganoderma lucidum, a fungus used in traditional Chinese medicine, grown with lactose in a bioreactor. -Galactosidase activity, which implies the existence of a lactose permease system, was induced by lactose. Lactose feeding also increased -phosphoglucomutase activity and EPS accumulation but decreased phosphoglucose isomerase activity and lactate concentration in the culture broth. A maximum cell density of 22 g l^–1 and EPS at 1.25 g l^–1 were obtained in fed-batch bioreactor culture.     

Optimization of medium composition and culture conditions for agarase production by Agarivorans albus YKW-34

Effect of medium composition and culture conditions on agarase production by Agarivorans albus YKW-34 was investigated in shake flasks. The most suitable carbon source, nitrogen source, and culture temperature were agar, yeast extract, and 25 °C, respectively, for agarase production by one-factor-at-a-time design. The nutritional components of the medium and culture conditions were analyzed by Plackett–Burman design. Among the nine factors studied, agar, yeast extract, and initial pH had significant effects on agarase production (p < 0.05). The optimum levels of these key variables were further determined using a central composite design. The highest agarase production was obtained in the medium consisting of 0.23% agar and 0.27% yeast extract at initial pH 7.81. The whole optimization strategy enhanced the agarase production from 0.23 U/ml to 0.87 U/ml. The economic medium composition and culture condition as well as the dominant occupation of agarase with high activity in culture fluid enlighten the potential application of A. albus YKW-34 for the production of agarase.     

Exopolysaccharide production by filamentous fungi: the example of Botryosphaeria rhodina

One-hundred and five fungal strains, belonging to 46 different species, were screened for exopolysaccharide production. Phytopathogenicity and, in particular, inability to produce conidia, were physiological characteristics positively associated and correlated with the fungal ability to produce polysaccharides. Among the 29 positive strains, Botryosphaeria rhodina DABAC-P82 was the most interesting reaching, when grown on optimal nitrogen source and concentration (NaNO₃ and 2.0 g l⁻¹, respectively) and culture medium pH (3.7), 17.7 g l⁻¹ of exopolysaccharide production after only 24 h of fermentation; yield and productivity were 0.69 g g⁻¹ and 0.73 g l⁻¹ h⁻¹, respectively. The purified polysaccharide was characterised as a homopolysaccharide of glucose with a molecular weight of 4.875·10⁶ Da. Studies of structural analysis indicated the presence of β-1,3 and β-1,6 linkages; the EPS structure was very similar to that of scleroglucan. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

The Relationships Between Environmental Factors and the Submerged Potametea Associations in Lakes of North-eastern Poland

A comparative analysis of submerged Potametea communities in lakes of north-eastern Poland was conducted with respect to 16 water chemistry and 14 substrate parameters. The analysis of 187 relevés based on TWINSPAN clustering showed the existence of 8 aquatic vegetation types. Each of them is characterized by a strong dominance of one of the following macrophytes: Potamogeton lucens, P. perfoliatus, Myriophyllum spicatum, M. verticillatum, Elodea canadensis, Ceratophyllum demersum, Ranunculus circinatus and Hydrilla verticillata. The above vegetation types correspond to the plant associations distinguished using the Braun-Blanquet method (Potametum lucentis, Potametum perfoliati, Myriophylletum spicati etc.) It was demonstrated that among properties of water analysed, COD-KMnO₄, SO₄²⁻, pH, Na⁺, K⁺, Ca²⁺, total hardness, total Fe, Cl⁻ and colour appear to be most important in differentiating the habitats of the communities studied. In the case of substrates the properties which best differentiated the habitats compared were hydration, organic matter content, total N, PO₄³⁻, K⁺, dissolved SiO₂, SO₄²⁻, Cl⁻ and pH. Most of the aquatic plant communities investigated are distinct with respect to their phytocoenotic structure and ecology and could be good indicators of various types of habitats in lake ecosystems.     

Antiviral Effects of Sulfated Exopolysaccharide from the Marine Microalga <Emphasis Type="Italic">Gyrodinium impudicum</Emphasis> Strain KG03

The sulfated exopolysaccharide p-KG03, which is produced by the marine microalga Gyrodinium impudicum strain KG03, exhibited impressive antiviral activity in vitro (EC₅₀ = 26.9 µg/ml) against the encephalomyocarditis virus (EMCV). Depending on the p-KG03 concentration, the development of cytopathic effects in EMCV-infected HeLa cells was either inhibited completely or slowed. Moreover, p-KG03 did not show any cytotoxic effects on HeLa cells, even at concentrations up to 1000 µg/ml. The polysaccharide was purified by repeated precipitation in ethanol, followed by gel filtration. The p-KG03 polysaccharide had a molecular weight of 1.87 × 10⁷, and was characterized as a homopolysaccharide of galactose with uronic acid (2.96% wt/wt) and sulfate groups (10.32% wt/wt). The biological activities of p-KG03 suggest that sulfated metabolites from marine organisms are a rich source of antiviral agents. This is the first reported marine source of antiviral sulfated polysaccharides against EMCV. The p-KG03 polysaccharide may be useful in the development of marine bioactive exopolysaccharide for biotechnological and pharmaceutical products.     

Relationship between the Molecular Structure of the Nitrogen Source and the Activity of the Extracellular Lectins of Lentinus edodes (Berk.) Sing [Lentinula edodes (Berk.) Pegler] upon Submerged Cultivation

The activity of the extracellular lectins of Lentinus edodes (Berk.) Sing [Lentinula edodes (Berk.) Pegler] and the formation of a pigmented mycelial film by this fungus upon submerged cultivation in a synthetic medium were found to depend on the presence of some amino acids (particularly, asparagine) and Ca²⁺ and Mn²⁺ ions in the medium. Quantum-chemical calculations suggest that the different character of the interaction of amino acids with the aforementioned ions is due to differences in the hydrophobicity of the amino acids rather than to differences in the electron structure of the amino acid zwitterions.     

Optimization of actinomycin V production by Streptomyces triostinicus using artificial neural network and genetic algorithm

Artificial neural network (ANN) and genetic algorithm (GA) were applied to optimize the medium components for the production of actinomycinV from a newly isolated strain of Streptomyces triostinicus which is not reported to produce this class of antibiotics. Experiments were conducted using the central composite design (CCD), and the data generated was used to build an artificial neural network model. The concentrations of five medium components (MgSO₄, NaCl, glucose, soybean meal and CaCO₃) served as inputs to the neural network model, and the antibiotic yield served as outputs of the model. Using the genetic algorithm, the input space of the neural network model was optimized to find out the optimum values for maximum antibiotic yield. Maximum antibiotic yield of 452.0 mg l⁻¹ was obtained at the GA-optimized concentrations of medium components (MgSO₄ 3.657; NaCl 1.9012; glucose 8.836; soybean meal 20.1976 and CaCO₃ 13.0842 gl⁻¹). The antibiotic yield obtained by the ANN/GA was 36.7% higher than the yield obtained with the response surface methodology (RSM).     

Use of response surface methodology to examine chitinase regulation in the basidiomycete Moniliophthora perniciosa

We report here the first analysis of chitinase regulation in Moniliophthora perniciosa, the causal agent of the witches' broom disease of cacao. A multivariate statistical approach was employed to evaluate the effect of several variables, including carbon and nitrogen sources and cultivation time, on M. perniciosa non-secreted (detected in mycelium, i.e. in symplasm and cell wall) and secreted (detected in the culture medium) chitinase activities. Non-secreted chitinase activity was enhanced by peptone and chitin and repressed by glucose. Chitinase secretion was increased by yeast extract alone or in combination with other nitrogen sources, and by N-acetylglucosamine, and repressed in presence of chitin. The best cultivation times for non-secreted and secreted chitinase activities were 30 and 20 d, respectively. However, chitinase activity was always higher in the mycelium than in the culture medium, suggesting a relatively poor chitinase secretion activity. Conversely, higher mycelial growth was observed when the activity of the non-secreted chitinase was at its lowest, i.e. when the fungus was grown on glucose and yeast extract as sources of carbon and nitrogen, respectively. Conversely, the induction of non-secreted chitinase activity by chitin decreased the mycelium growth. These results suggest that the culture medium, by the induction or repression of chitinases, affected the hyphal growth. Thus, as an essential component of M. perniciosa growth, chitinases may be a potential target for strategies to control disease.     

Production of a hypoglycemic, extracellular polysaccharide from the submerged culture of the mushroom, Phellinus linteus

Mycelial growth and extracellular polysaccharide production of Phellinus linteus were optimal at pH 5 and 25 °C. Maximum biomass production (14.2 g l^–1) was after 15 d of cultivation, whereas, extracellular polysaccharide was maximal (3.5 g l^–1) after 21 d. The hypoglycemic effect of the polysaccharide, investigated in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats, decreased plasma glucose, total cholesterol and triacylglycerol concentrations by 49%, 32%, and 28%, respectively, and aspartate aminotransferase activity by 20%. The results indicate the potential of this polysaccharide to prevent hyperglycemia in diabetic patients.     

响应面法优化赤红球菌HDRR2Y发酵培养参数

通过响应面法对硝化菌——赤红球菌(Rhodococcus ruber)HDRR2Y的发酵培养参数进行优化,以提高其活菌数。首先通过单因素实验筛选出赤红球菌HDRR2Y的最优碳、氮源,并采用Plackett-Burman实验得到影响活菌数的显著因素,然后进行响应面实验,经最陡爬坡及回归分析得出最佳培养参数,最后以摇瓶实验检验其合理性。结果显示,赤红球菌HDRR2Y的最优碳、氮源分别为乙酸钠和酵母膏+蛋白胨+氯化铵(1:1:1,质量比),显著影响活菌数的因素有碳、氮源及温度,经回归分析得到的最优培养参数为乙酸钠5.48 g/L、酵母膏+蛋白胨+氯化铵4.96 g/L、温度29.24℃、pH 7.0、转速200 r/min、MgSO₄ 0.2 g/L、KH₂PO₄ 0.5 g/L、NaCl 9 g/L、CaCl₂ 0.5 g/L、MnSO₄ 0.025 g/L、FeSO₄ 0.05 g/L、C₅H₉NO₄     

Optimization of extraction process of Glycyrrhiza glabra polysaccharides by response surface methodology

Experimental design was used to investigate the effect of three parameters (extraction time, extraction number and ratio of water to raw material) on polysaccharides yields. The ranges of the factors investigated were 3.5–4.5 h for extraction time (X₁), 4–6 for extraction number (X₂), and 25–35 for ratio of water to raw material (X₃). The statistical analysis of the experiment indicated that extraction time and ratio of water to raw material had significant effect on Glycyrrhiza glabra polysaccharides yields. The central composite design showed that polynomial regression models were in good agreement with the experimental results with the coefficients of determination of 0.924 for Glycyrrhiza glabra polysaccharides yield. The optimal condition for Glycyrrhiza glabra polysaccharides yield within the experimental range of the variables studied was at 4.3 h, 6, and 35. At this condition, the predicted yield of polysaccharides extracted was 3.6%.     

Optimization of ultrasonic-assisted extraction process of Poria cocos polysaccharides by response surface methodology

Polysaccharides production from Poria cocos was carried out using aqueous NaOH with the assistance of ultrasonic. Experimental design was used to investigate the effect of three parameters (extraction time, extraction concentration of NaOH, and ratio of aqueous NaOH to raw material) on polysaccharides yields. The ranges of the factors investigated were 1–3 min for extraction time (X₁), 0.5–1.0 mol/L for extraction concentration of NaOH (X₂), and 30–50 for ratio of aqueous NaOH to raw material (X₃). The statistical analysis of the experiment indicated that extraction concentration of NaOH had significant effect on P. cocos polysaccharides yields. The central composite design showed that polynomial regression models were in good agreement with the experimental results with the coefficients of determination of 0.9935 for P. cocos polysaccharides yield. The optimal condition for P. cocos polysaccharides yield within the experimental range of the variables studied was at 2.44 min, 0.789 mol/L, and 53.0. At this condition, the predicted yield of polysaccharides extracted was 82.3%.     

均匀设计法优化烟管菌产漆酶培养基

应用均匀设计、二次多项式逐步回归分析对烟管菌(Bjerkandera adusta)WZFF.W-Y11产漆酶液态发酵培养基进行优化。结果表明,培养基组成为麸皮水解液1%、淀粉24.0 g/L、葡萄糖24.0 g/L、豆饼粉4.8 g/L、NH₄Cl 3.2g/L、KH₂PO₄ 3.2 g/L、MgSO₄·7H₂O 0.2 g/L、CuSO₄ ·5H₂O 0.006 g/L,起始pH6.5,在28℃、150r/min、250mL的摇瓶培养条件下可以稳定地获得9672U/L的漆酶活力。     

培土栽培对麻竹笋品质的影响机理研究

为了评价不同栽培模式对麻竹笋品质影响,提高竹林经济效益,采用培土栽培和不培土栽培两种方式,通过研究麻竹笋外观形态、营养物质、呈味物质及氨基酸含量,分析了不同培土栽培对麻竹笋品质的影响。结果表明:(1)培土栽培的麻竹笋个体重量、基茎、长度及可食率较不培土栽培竹笋分别显著提高了28.09%、12.76%、19.61%、23.53%,箨壁厚度显著降低了46.43%。(2)培土栽培的麻竹笋灰分、蛋白质、脂肪及淀粉含量较不培土栽培竹笋分别显著下降了10.08%、12.77%、26.09%、48.84%,而还原糖、可溶性糖、水分及维生素C含量均不同程度增加。(3)培土栽培的麻竹笋单宁、草酸、纤维素、木质素含量较不培土栽培竹笋分别下降26.32%、20.26%、39.12%、25.47%。(4)培土栽培的麻竹笋氨基酸总量较不培土栽培竹笋显著增加了26.08%,其中的苦味、芳香类和鲜味氨基酸含量占比均下降,但甜味氨基酸占比则显著上升。研究发现,培土栽培可以改善麻竹笋外观形态,同时增加竹笋甜味、减少粗糙度和酸涩味,从而使竹笋品质得到明显提升。     

Heat-Induced Production of Human Growth Hormone by High Cell Density Cultivation of Recombinant Escherichia Coli

The temperature-induced, over-expression of the human growth hormone gene in a recombinant E. coli during high cell density cultivation is reported. Human growth hormone (hGH) production and stability were tested under different heat shock conditions. Cell densities were 25 and 60 g l(-1) in a pH-stat fed-batch mode in defined and complex medium, respectively, and the fermentation time was decreased from 41 to 32 h. hGH was produced at 2 g l(-1) in complex medium. By using glycerol as main carbon source in the complex medium with exponential feeding, cell density and hGH production were increased to 100 g l(-1) and 2.7 g l(-1), respectively.