一株PCBs降解菌株分离鉴定及其酶学性质

从废旧变压器周围采取的土样中分离出一株多氯联苯降解菌,实验证明该菌株能以联苯作为唯一的碳源生长,经分子生物学鉴定,确定为枯草杆菌,编号为WF1。分别研究温度、pH值、底物浓度等因素对2,3’,4’,5—四氯联苯降解率的影响,确定其最佳产酶条件为发酵温度35℃、pH值7.0、装液量100 mL以下、接种量4%、PCBs起始浓度0.2 mg/L,250 mL三角烧瓶中150 r/min下振荡培养3 d。酶促反应的最适反应温度为35℃,最适pH值7.5。     

Influence of cultivating conditions on the alpha-galactosidase biosynthesis from a novel strain of Penicillium sp. in solid-state fermentation

AIMS: The work is intended to achieve optimum culture conditions of alpha-galactosidase production by a mutant strain Penicillium sp. in solid-state fermentation (SSF). METHODS AND RESULTS: Certain fermentation parameters involving incubation temperature, moisture content, initial pH value, inoculum and load size of medium, and incubation time were investigated separately. The optimal temperature and moisture level for alpha-galactosidase biosynthesis was found to be 30 degrees C and 50%, respectively. The range of pH 5.5-6.5 was favourable. About 40-50 g of medium in 250-ml flask and inoculum over 1.0 x 10(6) spores were suitable for enzyme production. Seventy-five hours of incubation was enough for maximum alpha-galactosidase production. Substrate as wheat bran supplemented with soyabean meal and beet pulp markedly improved the enzyme yield in trays. CONCLUSIONS: Under optimum culture conditions, the alpha-galactosidase activity from Penicillium sp. MAFIC-6 indicated 185.2 U g(-1) in tray of SSF. SIGNIFICANT AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: The process on alpha-galactosidase production in laboratory scale may have a potentiality of scaling-up.     

Decolorization of Orange II dye by white-rot fungi

Agitation, temperature, inoculum size, initial pH and pH of buffered medium affected the decolorization of Orange II dye byCoriolus versicolor andFunalia trogii. The optimum temperature and initial pH value for decolorization were 30°C and 6.5–7.0, respectively; pH 4.5 was the most efficient in buffered cultures. High decolorization extents were reached at all agitation rates. At an inoculum size of more than 1 mL, the extent of decolorization changed only slightly. High extents were obtained using immobilized fungi at repeated-batch mode.     

Exoglucanase production by Aspergillus niger grown on wheat bran

β-Exoglucanase production on the lignocellulosic material, wheat bran, by Aspergillus niger under solid state fermentation (SSF) on a laboratory scale was investigated. Different fermentation parameters, such as moisture content, initial pH, temperature, depth of the substrate, and inoculum size on exoglucanase production were optimized. Moisture content of 40 %, pH of 7.0, substrate depth of 1.0 cm, inoculum size of 2?×?10⁶ spores/g of wheat bran, and temperature at 30 °C were optimal for maximum production of exoglucanase. Maximum yields of exoglucanase with 28.60 FPU/g of wheat bran were obtained within 3 days of incubation under optimal conditions.     

Optimization of carbon and nitrogen sources in the medium and environmental factors for enhanced production of chitinase by Trichoderma harzianum

Statistical design was used to determine the optimal levels of medium components, the optimal initial pH of the enzyme production medium, the temperature of fermentation, age of the organism in the slant growth and the age of the inoculum for the production of chitinase in shake flask fermentations. The use of high concentrations of chitin and ammonium sulphate and exclusion of peptone and urea from the medium resulted in the production of higher level of the enzyme. The optimal concentrations of the medium components were 12.5 kg/m³ and 4.2 kg/m³ for the chitin and ammonium sulphate respectively. The effect of the addition of peptone and urea to the optimized medium was studied. The optimal values of initial pH and temperature were 5.6 and 28 °C respectively. The optimal age of the slant and the inoculum were found to be 105 h and 43 h respectively. The highest level of chitinase before optimization of the above variables was 0.054 U which was maximized to the level of 0.197 U.     

Influence of some environmental factors on Rhizopus nigricans submerged growth in the form of pellets

Morphological changes of a steroid transforming filamentous fungus Rhizopus nigricans were studied by altering submerged growth conditions at inoculum sizes previously determined to favor pelleted growth. Beside the main classification between pelleted and clumpy growth forms, the size, concentration and structure of pellets were characterized at different cultivating temperature, initial pH value, medium composition, additives, and aeration conditions. Initial pH below 4 and above 7, the presence of Ca²⁺ and Tween-80 gave rise to the clumpy growth, otherwise pelleted growth prevailed. Among tested factors the pellet size was mainly influenced by the inoculum size and the presence of baffles and Ca²⁺ in cultivation medium. The formation of smooth pellets, prerequisite for further application in the process of steroid biotransformation, resulted in cultivations at lower temperature, high agitation rates in shaken cultures without baffles and at high nitrogen concentration. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

两歧双歧杆菌86321生长特性的研究

目的研究两歧双歧杆菌86321的生长特性,为该菌生理功能研究和高效发酵剂的研制提供理论依据。方法通过生长曲线、产酸量、最适厌氧方式、最适pH、最适培养温度及最适接种量等一系列实验,对两歧双歧杆菌86321进行生长特性的研究。结果两歧双歧杆菌86321在BL培养基中培养时间可缩短至16 h,最高活菌数的lg值达到9.5;其最适厌氧方式为自然厌氧法或密封法,装液量视实际情况而定;在pH7.08.0生长良好,最适初始pH为8.0;在3742℃生长良好,最适温度为37℃;综合总菌量和生产成本,确定最适接种量为7%（v/v）。结论用BL培养基可以大大提高两歧双歧杆菌86321的产量。细菌产量的高低和发酵速度的快慢与菌种活力、厌氧方式、培养温度及pH等因素密切相关。     

Increased alkalotolerant and thermostable ribonuclease (RNase) production from alkaliphilic Streptomyces sp. M49-1 by optimizing the growth conditions using response surface methodology

Total of 171 alkaliphilic actinomycetes were evaluated for extracellular RNase production and Streptomyces sp. M49-1 was selected for further experiments. Fermentation optimization for RNase production was implemented in two steps using response surface methodology with central composite design. In the first step, the effect of independent fermentation variables including temperature, initial pH and process time were investigated. After identification of carbon and nitrogen sources affecting the production by one variable at a time method, concentrations of glucose and yeast extract and also inoculum size were chosen for the second central composite design. A maximum RNase activity was obtained under optimal conditions of 4.14 % glucose concentration, 4.63 % yeast extract concentration, 6.7 × 10⁶ spores as inoculum size for 50 ml medium, 42.9 °C, 91.2 h process time and medium initial pH 9.0. Optimum activity of the enzyme is achieved at pH 11 and temperature 60 °C. The enzyme is highly stable at pH range 9.0–12.0 and at 90 °C after 2 h. Statistical optimization experiments provide 2.25 fold increases in the activity of alkalotolerant and thermostable RNase and shortened the fermentation time compared to that of unoptimized condition. The members of Streptomyces can be promising qualified RNase producer for pharmaceutical industries.     

纤维素降解菌Aspergillus sp. YN1的产酶条件及酶学特性

从牛羊粪堆肥中筛选出一株纤维素降解菌Aspergillus sp.YN1,主要研究了液体发酵培养基中碳源、氮源、培养温度、起始pH、通气量以及接种菌龄对菌株YN1的羧甲基纤维素酶活(CMC酶活)及滤纸酶活的影响。研究结果表明,在优化条件下,该菌的CMC酶活、滤纸酶活在培养第3天分别达到0.53U/mL和0.15U/mL。在酶学特性研究中,菌株YN1的CMC酶的最适反应温度为70°C,最适反应pH4.0(酶促反应为30min)。用不同温度处理1h或不同pH处理2h,YN1的CMC酶在30°C?50°C或pH3.0?4.0之间仍可保持80%以上的酶活性,对热及酸表现出较高的稳定性。     

Effective enhancement of polylactic acid-degrading enzyme production by Amycolatopsis sp. strain SCM_MK2-4 using statistical and one-factor-at-a-time approaches

This study aims to find the optimal medium and conditions for polylactic acid (PLA)-degrading enzyme production by Amycolatopsis sp. SCM_MK2-4. Screening of the most effective components in the enzyme production medium by Plackett–Burman design revealed that the silk cocoon and PLA film were the most significant variables enhancing the PLA-degrading enzyme production. After an response surface methodology, a maximum amount of PLA-degrading enzyme activity at 0.74?U?mL^?1 was predicted and successfully validated at 95% after 0.39% (w/v) silk cocoon and 1.62% (w/v) PLA film were applied to the basal medium. The optimal initial pH value, temperature, and inoculum size were evaluated by a method considering one-factor-at-a-time. The values were recorded at an initial pH in the range of 7.5–9.0, a temperature of 30–32°C, and an inoculum size of 4–10%. The highest activity of approximately 0.95?U?mL^?1 was achieved after 4 days of cultivation using the optimized medium and under optimized conditions in a shake flask. Upscaling to the use of a 3-L stirred tank fermenter was found to be successful with a PLA-degrading activity of 5.53?U?mL^?1; which represents a 51-fold increase in the activity compared with that obtained from the nonoptimized medium and conditions in the shake flask.     

Effect of oxygen on the rate of β-1,3-glucan microbial exopolysaccharide production

Summary Examination of the relationship between the rate of oxygen transfer and the rate of polymer production revealed an unexpectedly high requirement for oxygen. At a cell density of about 3 g (dry wt)/L, the threshhold value for OTR for optimal synthesis of polymer is about 50 mmoles O₂/L.hr. Whereas Rushton turbines are effecient at transfering oxygen to solution, their use reduces the quality of the recovered polymer. Although better quality polymer can be produced in a reactor employing an agitator which causes less shear stress, the productivity can be compromised due to the inefficiency in OTR. The present study describes operating conditions for the provision of sufficient OTR in a system compatible with the production of high-quality polymer whereby turbine impellers were replaced with a marine-type propeller and mass transfer was assisted by means of a gas dispersion device.     

Production of cellulase-free thermostable xylanases by an isolated strain of Aspergillus niger PPI, utilizing various lignocellulosic wastes

A strain of Aspergillus niger PPI having prolific xylanolytic potential was isolated and the optimum conditions for maximum xylanase production was studied, resulting in the following: 4% substrate concentration, 10% v/v inoculum size, 72 h of incubation and pH 3.5–4.5 at 28 °C. The production profile of xylanase was examined with various lignocellulosics and maximum yield was achieved with oat. The hemicellulose content of wastes was also determined and oatmeal was found to have maximum hemicellulose content followed by wheat straw, sugarcane bagasse, rice husk and gram residue respectively. The enzyme showed maximum activity at pH 4 and temperature 60 °C. However, maximum stability was achieved at pH 3.5 and temperature 55 °C. Cellulase activity was found altogether absent in the enzyme broth.     

短小芽孢杆菌(Bacillus pumilus) WHK4以羽毛粉为底物产蛋白酶条件的优化

探索Bacillus pumilusWHK4以羽毛粉为底物产酶的最佳条件和最佳培养基组成。以羽毛粉发酵培养基为基础,首先采用单因子试验考察底物浓度、初始pH、接种量、外加碳源、外加氮源对WHK4产酶活力的影响。在单因子试验的基础上采用正交试验设计对底物浓度、温度、初始pH、接种量、外加(NH4)2SO4、外加麦芽糖进行优化。结果显示:Bacillus pumilusWHK4最佳的产酶条件为初始pH7.38,菌龄16 h,接种量5%,37℃。最佳的培养基组成为:1 L基础发酵培养基,40.0 g羽毛粉,10.0 g(NH4)2SO4和10.0 g麦芽糖。在优化的条件下Bacillus pumilusWHK4 24 h产蛋白酶活力为每毫升90 U。对培养条件和培养基的优化为Bacillus pumilusWHK4产蛋白酶的分离纯化奠定了基础。     

链霉菌HP-S-01降解高效氯氰菊酯的特性及其动力学

研究不同接菌量、温度、pH、装液量和农药初始浓度对链霉菌HP-S-01降解高效氯氰菊酯的影响。结果表明,在接菌量为0.6 g/L、28°C、pH 7.5和装液量为50 mL/250 mL三角瓶条件下培养3 d,该链霉菌对100 mg/L高效氯氰菊酯降解率达到96%以上。链霉菌HP-S-01还能明显降解高效氟氯氰菊酯、高效氯氟氰菊酯、右旋苯醚菊酯和胺菊酯等拟除虫菊酯农药,且降解过程符合一级动力学模型,降解半衰期分别为0.78、0.88、1.08和1.24 d。采用Andrews方程对链霉菌HP-S-01降解高效氯氰菊酯的过程进行拟合,其动力学参数为qmax=1.826 3 d?1,Ks=58.951 3 mg/L,Ki=359.378 2 mg/L,该链霉菌降解高效氯氰菊酯最佳的初始浓度为145.553 5 mg/L,试验数据与该动力学方程拟合较好。     

Aeration effects on metabolic events during sporulation of Bacillus thuringiensis

The metabolism of Bacillus thuringiensis during its sporulation process was investigated under different concentrations of oxygen. At the beginning of sporulation, the aeration conditions were regulated to obtain different oxygen transfer rates (OTR) in four separate fermentations, representing interrupted, limited, non-limited, and saturated oxygenation, respectively. A higher OTR resulted in a higher pH, up to about 9 in the case of saturated oxygenation, while the interrupted oxygenation resulted in a significantly acidic culture. In contrast, the absence of oxygen resulted in rapid sporangia lysis and caused acidification of the medium, indicating a distinctly different sporangia composition and different metabolism. The bacterium also showed different CO₂ production rates during sporulation, although amaximum point was observed in every case.With a higher OTR, the maximal value was observed after a longer time and at a lower value (40, 26, and 13 mmol/L/h for limited, non-limited, and saturated cases, respectively). Despite the exhaustion of glucose prior to the sporulation phase, the interrupted oxygenation resulted in acetate, lactate, and citrate in the medium with a maximum concentration of 4.8, 1.3, and 5.0 g/L, respectively. Notwithstanding, while the metabolic events differed visibly in the absence of oxygen, once sporulation was triggered, it was completed, even in the case of an interrupted oxygen supply.     

A prototype neural network supervised control system for Bacillus thuringiensis fermentations

This article discusses the development of a prototype neural network-based supervisory control system for Bacillus thuringiensis fermentations. The input pattern to the neural network included the type of inoculum, operation temperature, pH value, accumulated process time, optical density in fermentation medium, and change in optical density. The output from the neural network was the predicted optical density for the next sampling time. The control system has been implemented in both a computer simulation and a laboratory fermentation experiment with promising results. (c) 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Agonist-specific, high-affinity binding epitopes are contributed by an arginine in the N-terminus of the human oxytocin receptor

The effects of the peptide hormone oxytocin (OT) are mediated by the oxytocin receptor, which is a member of the G-protein-coupled receptor family. Defining differences between the binding of agonists and antagonists to the OTR, at the molecular level, is of fundamental importance to understanding OTR activation and to rational drug design. Previous reports have indicated that the N-terminus of the OTR is required for OT binding. The aim of this study was to identify which individual residues within the N-terminal domain of the human OTR provided these OT binding epitopes. A series of truncated OTRs and mutant receptor constructs with systematic alanine substitution were characterized with respect to their pharmacological profile and intracellular signaling capability. Although a number of residues within the OTR will be required for optimal OT-OTR interaction, our data establish that Arg(34) within the N-terminal domain contributes to high-affinity OT binding. Removal of Arg(34) by truncation or substitution resulted in a 2000-fold decrease in OT affinity. In addition, we show that the arginyl at this locus is required for high-affinity binding of agonists in general. However, the importance of Arg(34) is restricted to agonist interaction with the OTR, as it was not required for binding peptide antagonist or non-peptide antagonist. It is noteworthy that the corresponding Arg in the related rat V(1a) vasopressin receptor is also required for high-affinity agonist binding. This study defines, at the molecular level, the role of the N-terminus of the OTR in high-affinity agonist binding and identifies a key residue for this function.     

Effect of inoculum size on the aeration pattern of batch cultures of a fungal microorganism

Trichoderma reesei QM 9123 has been grown in batch culture in a 10 liter stirred fermentor, at a temperature of 30°C and pH 4.0. The fermentor was operated at a single stirrer speed of 400 rpm and air rate of 1 v/v/m. The effect of four inoculum sizes (0.5, 1.0, 3.0 and 5.0%) on the growth pattern and the aeration profiles was examined. Logarithmic growth of the fungus was observed. The aeration profile changed with inoculum size and at 5.0%, it was found that the oxygen uptake rate was controlled by the oxygen supply rate, during which the oxygen tension was zero.     

BP神经网络优化微生物浸矿工艺

以低品位黄铜矿溶液为原料,浸矿制备Cu2＋能有效提高低品位黄铜矿的利用价值。基于浸矿过程中存在多因素影响的现象,通过正交试验与神经网络分析方法,对浸矿条件（接种量、矿石品位、Fe2＋添加量及浸矿溶液pH）实行优化。结果表明：在正交试验组中最佳试验结果为浸矿产128．753mg／LCu^2＋;BP神经网络优化后的最佳实验组合为微生物接种量12％、矿石品位0．3％、添加Fe^2＋24g/L及浸矿溶液pH1．7,该条件下验证试验产Cu^2＋ 141．352mg／L,通过正交试验及神经网络优化提高了微生物浸出低品位黄铜矿酸性溶液Cu^2＋的产量。