Cyanide degradation by immobilized cells of Rhodococcus UKMP-5M

Anthropogenic sources contribute to the bulk presence of cyanide, which causes substantial health and environmental concerns. A petroleum-contaminated soil isolate, Rhodococcus UKMP-5M has been verified to efficiently degrade high concentration of cyanide in the form of KCN in our previous study. In order to enhance the cyanide-degrading ability of this bacterium, different encapsulation matrices were screened to immobilize cells of Rhodococcus UKMP-5M for degradation of cyanide. It was revealed that the biocatalyst activity and bead mechanical strength improved significantly when calcium alginate encapsulation technique was employed as compared to free cells. The results also indicated that the immobilized cell system could tolerate a higher level of KCN concentration and were able to support a higher biomass density. In addition, the embedded cells retained almost 96% of their initial cyanide removal efficiency during the first five batches and the entrapped cell system maintained 64% of its initial activity after eight successive batches. The encapsulated beads could be easily recovered from the production medium and reused for up to five batches without significant losses of cyanide-degrading ability, which proved to be advantageous from an economic point of view. From this study, it could be inferred that the novel Rhodococcus UKMP-5M strain demonstrated high cyanide-degrading ability and the optimized calcium alginate immobilization technique provided a promising alternative for practical application of large scale remediation of cyanide-bearing wastewaters.     

Biodegradation of cyanide by Rhodococcus UKMP-5M

A new bacterial strain, Rhodococcus UKMP-5M isolated from petroleum-contaminated soils demonstrated promising potential to biodegrade cyanide to non-toxic end-products. Ammonia and formate were found as final products during growth of the isolate with KCN as the sole nitrogen source. Formamide was not detected as one of the end-products suggesting that the biodegradation of cyanide by Rhodococcus UKMP-5M may have proceeded via a hydrolytic pathway involving the bacterial enzyme cyanidase. No growth of the bacterium was observed when KCN was supplied as the sole source of carbon and nitrogen even though marginal reduction in the concentration of cyanide was recorded, indicating the toxic effect of cyanide even in cyanide-degrading microorganisms. The cyanide biodegradation ability of Rhodococcus UKMP-5M was greatly affected by the presence of organic nutrients in the medium. Medium containing glucose and yeast extract promoted the highest growth rate of the bacterium which simultaneously assisted complete biodegradation of 0.1 mM KCN within 24 hours of incubation. It was found that growth and cyanide biodegradation occurred optimally at 30°C and pH 6.3 with glucose as the preferred carbon source. Acetonitrile was used as an inducer to enhance cyanide biodegradation since the enzymes nitrile hydratase and/or nitrilase have similarity at both the amino acid and structural levels to that of cyanidase. The findings from this study should be of great interest from an environmental and health point of views since the optimum conditions discovered in the present study bear a close resemblance to the actual scenario of cyanide wastewater treatment facilities.     

Optimization of microbiological parameters for enhanced griseofulvin production using response surface methodology

Central composite design was used to determine the optimal levels of microbiological parameters, viz., slant age, seed age and inoculum level, for enhanced griseofulvin production by Penicillium griseofulvum MTCC 1898 and Penicillium griseofulvum MTCC 2004 in shake flask fermentation. The optimal levels of slant age, seed age and inoculum level for Penicillium griseofulvum MTCC 1898 were found to be 8.8772 days, 4.2093 days, 12% (v/v) (᷁.56 kg dry cell mass/m³) and for Penicillium griseofulvum MTCC 2004, 8.221 days, 3.4875 days and 9% (v/v) (̀.09 kg dry cell mass/m³) respectively. The yield of griseofulvin under optimal conditions was found to be 1.65 times for Penicillium griseofulvum MTCC 1898 and 1.07 times for Penicillium griseofulvum MTCC 2004 higher than that obtained using unoptimized conditions. The fermentation time for maximum production of griseofulvin by Penicillium griseofulvum MTCC 1898 and Penicillium griseofulvum MTCC 2004 decreased by 4 days and 2 days respectively.     

Optimization of fermentation parameters in phage production using response surface methodology

Previously, we used computer-controlled fermentation technology to improve the yield of filamentous phage produced in Escherichia coli by 10-fold (Grieco et?al., Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 32:773-779, 2009). In the current study, three major fermentation parameters (temperature, dissolved oxygen [DO], and pH) were investigated using design of experiments (DOE) methodology. Response surface methodology (RSM) was employed to create a process model and determine the optimal conditions for maximal phage production. The experimental data fitted best to a quadratic model (p?相似文献   

Rhodococcus UKMP-5M, an endogenous lipase producing actinomycete from Peninsular Malaysia

Escalation in food industries unctuous wastes has led to serious anthropogenic problems to the environment. Parallel to “green strategy”, growing awareness in biological treatment emphasizes efficacy of enzymatic technology for bioremediation. Pertinently, researchers are in search for new lipase-lipid interaction for improved outcome. Rhodococcus species have documented inadequate evidences on lipase enzyme production. Consequent assessments on Rhodococcus isolates from Peninsular Malaysia have identified twelve promising strains as lipase producer. Interestingly, apart from usual lipolytic behaviour, Rhodococcus sp. exhibited significant level of lipase endogenously, while cryogenic grinding method effectively ruptured the cell. An isolate from petroleum-contaminated site, namely Rhodococcus UKMP-5M, projected the highest level of lipase specificity and has further been optimized. It was found out that the best specificity was apparent in acidic condition (pH 5) with 6% inoculum at 30°C for 72 hours of incubation. Due to high level of mycolic cell-surfactant developed in triacylglycerol supplements, cell lysis was employed with Triton X-100 detergent solubilisation. As a result, oil blend composed of various carbon-chain length fatty acids (composite 2) induces enzyme production extensively. Remarkably, R. UKMP-5M found to cater enzyme production without aid of inducer by nature, but additional carbon source like glucose represses lipase production. Further ability for biological treatment was revealed when the optimized R. UKMP-5M whole cell degraded waste cooking oil significantly by solubilizing fatty acids and commencing conversion into biomass. These qualities resemble practical new lipid-lipase biological lipid rich on-site treatment.     

响应面法优化芦荟中抗氧化活性成分的提取工艺

对芦荟中抗氧化活性物质提取工艺及其成分进行研究,通过单因素实验和响应面优化,以提取物对DPPH自由基的清除率为抗氧化的考察指标,得到芦荟中抗氧化活性成分的提取工艺条件:提取温度29 ℃、料液比(g/mL)1:33、提取时间107 s、微波功率500 W,微波辅助水提,此条件下得到的提取物对DPPH自由基的清除率达91.414%.提取物活性成分分析表明:提取物中芦荟甙含量为1.5 mg/g、黄酮为1.13 mg/g、多酚为4.33 mg/g、多糖为126.36 mg/g.     

酶法合成2-氧-α-D-葡萄糖基-L-抗坏血酸(AA-2G)条件的研究

采用单因素优化法对环糊精葡萄糖苷转移酶(CGTase)合成糖基抗坏血酸(AA-2G)条件进行优化,AA-2G的产量为2.76 g/L,比未优化前0.46g/L提高了500%。再采用响应面法对AA-2G合成条件进行优化。由Plackett-Burman法筛选出三个主要因素为:pH、V_C和麦芽糊精浓度;由最陡爬坡实验得出最佳响应面区域;最后由Box-Behnken实验,得到最优条件为:pH 5.51,V_C36.16g/L,麦芽糊精28.54 g/L,转化时间24 h,温度37℃。在此条件下,AA-2G的理论产量为3.15 g/L,通过验证实验,得出AA-2G的产量为3.13 g/L,与预测的理论值接近,比单因素优化的结果(2.76g/L)提高了14%。     

响应面法对红法夫酵母合成虾青素主要影响因素的优化

在单因素试验确定了红法夫酵母生物合成虾青素培养基组份的基础上,用响应面法对其浓度进行优化。首先用分式析因设计评价了培养基的各组份对虾青素产量的影响,并找出主要影响因子为蔗糖和酵母粉,二者分别达到了极显著和显著水平。用最陡爬坡路径逼近最大响应区域后,运用旋转中心复合设计及响应面分析,确定了主要影响因子的最佳浓度。其中,蔗糖的最佳浓度为49.8g/L,酵母粉的浓度为9.6g/L。菌株在优化培养基中的虾青素产量为9861μg/L,比优化前增加了近1倍。     

响应面法优化Zn-Mn-Co/HZSM-5催化乙醇脱水制乙烯

采用响应面法研究温度、乙醇浓度、质量空速对锌、锰、钴改性的HZSM-5催化乙醇脱水制备乙烯过程中乙烯收率的影响。结果表明反应温度对乙烯收率影响最大,并且各因素之间存在交互作用。用响应面方法确定乙醇脱水制备乙烯的最佳工艺条件是：温度261.3 ℃,乙醇浓度34.4％,质量空速1.18 h?1,在该条件下乙烯收率达到98.69％。     

Optimization of flocculation conditions for Botryococcus braunii using response surface methodology

Biodiesel from microalgae is recognized as a desirable, renewable biofuel to replace petroleum-derived transport fuels. However, the efficient harvesting of microalgae is a major hurdle for commercialization. Therefore, the development of a cost-effective harvesting method is essential to reduce production cost. A partial factorial design was used to screen the main factors involved, which were the concentration of FeCl₃, the bioflocculant, and the time of slow mixing. Response surface methodology (RSM) was used to further investigate the optimal conditions for these factors on flocculation of Botryococcus braunii. Analysis of variance and other relevant tests confirmed the validity of the suggested model. The optimal conditions inferred from the obtained equation were 0.79 mM FeCl₃, 0.58 % (v/v) bioflocculant, and 180 sec of slow mixing for 1.1 g DCW L^?1 of B. braunii. The flocculating activity under these conditions was 90.6 %. By using RSM, the optimal conditions for flocculation of B. braunii could be reached more quickly and efficiently.     

产S-酰胺酶培养基统计学筛选与响应面优化

利用Design Expert软件中的两水平实验设计和响应面法,对发酵生产S-酰胺酶(可用于拆分2,2-二甲基环丙甲酰胺外消旋体)的培养基进行了优化。采用Plackett-Burman(PB)设计对培养基中相关影响因素的效应进行评价并筛选出了有显著效应的葡萄糖、酵母粉及2,2-二甲基环丙甲酰胺浓度,其他因素对酰胺酶产量的影响不显著。然后用旋转中心组和实验设计及响应面分析确定了主要影响因素的最佳条件,在优化的培养基中,酰胺酶产量达到168 U/L,比优化前的80 U/L提高了110.0%。     

响应面分析法优化重组大肠杆菌生物合成谷胱甘肽的条件

通过响应面分析法和典型性分析得出重组大肠杆菌酶法合成谷胱甘肽的最优条件:菌体量249 mg/mL,磷酸钾缓冲液145 mmol/L,MgCl243 mmol/L和ATP 34 mmol/L,预测谷胱甘肽最大量为16.50 mmol/L。验证性实验证明在优化条件下,重组大肠杆菌酶法合成谷胱甘肽达16.42 mmol/L。响应面分析还表明,在重组大肠杆菌酶法合成谷胱甘肽各因素中,MgCl2和ATP,以及菌体量与磷酸钾缓冲液之间的交互作用较显著。     

Optimization of media composition for Nattokinase production by Bacillus subtilis using response surface methodology

Response surface methodology and central composite rotary design (CCRD) was employed to optimize a fermentation medium for the production of Nattokinase by Bacillus subtilis at pH 7.5. The four variables involved in this study were Glucose, Peptone, CaCl(2), and MgSO(4). The statistical analysis of the results showed that, in the range studied; only peptone had a significant effect on Nattokinase production. The optimized medium containing (%) Glucose: 1, Peptone: 5.5, MgSO(4): 0.2 and CaCl(2): 0.5 resulted in 2-fold increased level of Nattokinase (3194.25U/ml) production compared to initial level (1599.09U/ml) after 10h of fermentation. Nattokinase production was checked with fibrinolytic activity.     

响应面法优化荷叶离褶伞菌丝体产漆酶条件

为了对荷叶离褶伞产漆酶条件进行优化,在单因素实验基础上,通过最陡爬坡实验(PB)对培养基8因素进行筛选,获得影响产漆酶的3个显著性因素:葡萄糖,pH和KH₂PO₄;通过中心组合(CCD)设计及响应面分析确定了最优发酵条件:葡萄糖20.09g/L,酪蛋白1.5g/L,酵母提取物1.5g/L,MgSO₄ 3g/L,CuSO₄ 3.75mg/L,KH₂PO₄ 3.97g/L,pH 4.98,VB₁ 0.1g/L,愈创木酚12mg/L,该条件下,漆酶酶活为829.83U/mL,较未优化对照提高46.6%.     

响应面法优化福鸽霉素发酵培养基

采用Plackett-Burman设计法,对影响纤维堆囊菌So ceMWXAB-125产生福鸽霉素的9个因素进行了筛选。结果表明,影响该菌产生福鸽霉素的主要营养因素为马铃薯淀粉、CaCl2和脱脂奶粉。在此基础上,采用响应面法对其中3个显著因子的最佳水平范围进行研究,利用Design-Expert软件进行二次回归分析得知,马铃薯淀粉、CaCl2和脱脂奶粉的质量浓度分别为8.05、2.72和10.00 g/L时,福鸽霉素的产量从67 mg/L提高到119.98 mg/L。     

Optimization of lipase-catalyzed biodiesel by response surface methodology

Biodiesel prepared by catalyzed mild transesterification has become of much current interest for bioenergy. The ability of a commercial immobilized lipase (Novo Industries--Bagsvaerd, Denmark) from Rhizomucor miehei (Lipozyme IM-77) to catalyze the transesterification of soybean oil and methanol was investigated in this study. Response surface methodology and 5-level-5-factor central composite rotatable design were employed to evaluate the effects on reaction time, temperature, enzyme amount, molar ratio of methanol to soybean oil, and added water content on percentage weight conversion to soybean oil methyl ester by transesterification. Based on ridge max analysis, the optimum synthesis conditions giving 92.2% weight conversion were: reaction time 6.3 h, temperature 36.5 degrees C, enzyme amount 0.9 BAUN (Batch Acidolysis Units NOVO), substrate molar ratio 3.4:1, and added water 5.8%.     

Optimization of process parameters for ethanol production from sugar cane molasses by Zymomonas mobilis using response surface methodology and genetic algorithm

Ethanol is a potential energy source and its production from renewable biomass has gained lot of popularity. There has been worldwide research to produce ethanol from regional inexpensive substrates. The present study deals with the optimization of process parameters (viz. temperature, pH, initial total reducing sugar (TRS) concentration in sugar cane molasses and fermentation time) for ethanol production from sugar cane molasses by Zymomonas mobilis using Box–Behnken experimental design and genetic algorithm (GA). An empirical model was developed through response surface methodology to analyze the effects of the process parameters on ethanol production. The data obtained after performing the experiments based on statistical design was utilized for regression analysis and analysis of variance studies. The regression equation obtained after regression analysis was used as a fitness function for the genetic algorithm. The GA optimization technique predicted a maximum ethanol yield of 59.59 g/L at temperature 31 °C, pH 5.13, initial TRS concentration 216 g/L and fermentation time 44 h. The maximum experimental ethanol yield obtained after applying GA was 58.4 g/L, which was in close agreement with the predicted value.     

Optimization of medium components for phytase production by E. coli using response surface methodology

The medium for recombinant phytase production by E. coli BL21 was optimized using response surface methodology. A 2³ central composite experimental design was used to study the combined effect of the medium components, tryptone, yeast extract and NaCl. Addition of 2?g/l glucose to the medium greatly influenced the phytase production. The optimization of the medium has increased the phytase production by 1.2 times. The incorporation of 2?g/l glucose significantly enhanced the phytase production by 1.58 times, showing an overall 2.78 fold increase before optimization and other modifications of the medium. The optimized medium with glucose showed a highest phytase activity of 2250?U/l.     

Optimization of galacto-oligosaccharide production by Bifidobacterium infantis RW-8120 using response surface methodology

Oligosaccharide (OS) production, cell concentration (2×10⁹ colony-forming unit/ml), lactose concentration (25% wt/vol), reaction time (6 h), and temperature (50°C) were chosen as the central condition of the central composite design (CCD) for optimizing the production process using Bifidobacterium infantis RW-8120 in skim milk. Statistical analysis (P<0.01) revealed that the most relevant variable concerning OS production and yield was the lactose concentration. The coefficient of determination (R ²) is good for the second-order OS production model (0.92) and fairly good for the second-order nonlinear OS yield model (0.816). An increase of lactose concentration and temperature resulted in a higher OS production. The optimal values for OS production appear to be near the area associated with the central points of the modeling design except for the lactose concentration, which was 40% (wt/vol) of the final volume. Received 29 March 2002/ Accepted in revised form 09 August 2002     

响应曲面法优化毛细管区带电泳分析rhEPO的方法

为了在采用国内常用的60cm毛细管柱检测的条件下,能够完全分离检测重组人促红细胞生成素(rhEPO)8个组分,运用响应面分析法(RSM)对《欧洲药典》中规定的rhEPO的毛细管区带电泳检测法所用缓冲液组成作细微调整,以达到pH值操作允许范围略加宽松,易于控制,又保证所有组分清晰分离的目的。数学分析得到的缓冲液组分为:12 mmol/L氯化钠,12 mmol/L麦黄酮,12 mmol/L醋酸钠,3.0 mmol/L腐胺;用此缓冲液,pH值可拓宽至5.2~5.8范围内。实例检测验证结果表明,采用60 cm毛细管柱,在此缓冲液条件下检测样品,pH值在5.2~5.8范围内,rhEPO的8个糖基化形式在38 min内实现了基线分离,各相邻峰间的分离度达1.63~3.29,柱效达每米1.63×105~3.23×105理论塔板数,峰形良好。本研究提供了一个可行、可靠、高效的rhEPO分析方法。