发酵液中添加物对气含率的影响

气含率是史定气液接触面积和传质系数的重要因素,也是表示气液两相流体力学特征的重要参数。发酵液中添加物对气含率的影响,过去虽有一些研究,但范围非常狭窄．仅局限于部分无机或有机小分子添加物．与实际发酵过程存在着一定的差异．特别对天然营养物质的影响尚未有研究。同时由于气含率对物性的高度敏感性．使现有的气含率关联式已不能适用于发酵液中的所有添加物。Shah⑴则建议,鉴于气含率容易测量,根据某一特定体系进行的小试结果将比任何已知关联式所预测的要好。本文研究发酵过程中常用添加物对气含率的影响．并从理论上推导得出气含率的关联式。对研究发酵液中不同组分与氧传递速率的关系以及前文⑵中氧传质系数的计算均有重要意义。     

Recombinant Protein Production with Pichia pastoris in Continuous Fermentation – Kinetic Analysis of Growth and Product Formation

Continuous fermentation was applied to the production of recombinant human chymotrypsinogen B (hCTRB) by the methylotrophic yeast Pichia pastoris as a tool for the kinetic analysis of growth and product formation. Using methanol as the sole source of carbon, energy, and induction, cell growth could be described by a non‐competitive Monod approach. Maximum growth rate μ_max was determined to 0.084 h^‐‐1 and the K_M‐value for methanol to 0.22 g·L^‐‐1, respectively. With respect to product formation, a similar model was established exhibiting a methanol concentration of 0.13 g·L^‐‐1 as the K_M‐value and a maximum biomass‐specific product‐formation rate of π_max = 0.23 mg·g^‐‐1·h^‐‐1. The production of hCTRB was strictly growth‐coupled. The data provided covers the range of methanol concentrations between 0 and 4 g·L^‐‐1. Substrate concentrations exceeding this upper value led to a complete collapse of product formation. This change in phenotype turned out to be irreversible indicating a genetic instability of transformed Pichia pastoris caused by excess methanol.     

Mole Fraction Control of Poly([R]‐3‐hydroxybutyrate‐co‐3‐hydroxyvalerate) (PHB/HV) Synthesized by Paracoccus denitrificans

Different substrate mixtures of acetic acid and valeric acid were used to synthesize copolymers of poly([R]‐3‐hydroxybutyrate‐co‐3‐hydroxyvalerate) (PHB/HV) with Paracoccus denitrificans under N‐limited conditions. A correlation between the substrate ratio and HV content was found in batch experiments, which seemed to be suitable to produce a number of defined copolymers. In fed‐batch fermentation, such correlation could only be found with carbon substrate mixtures of very restricted composition. Due to the individual substrate consumption rates with this technique, a polymer with 16.5 mol.‐% HV content [w/w] could be reproducibly synthesized. However, under N‐limited chemostatic cultivation conditions it was possible to produce a spectrum of definitely composed copolymers (3.0 %–46.3 mol.‐% HV) from different mixtures of acetic acid and valeric acid.     

Development of Bifidobacterium lactis Bb 12 on β‐(2,6)‐Linked Fructan‐Containing Substrate

β‐(2,1)‐linked fructan of plant origin (inulin) and the related oligosaccharides (FOS) as non‐digestible carbohydrates, i.e., potent prebiotics, can stimulate the growth of various probiotic lactic acid bacteria, including a number of bifidobacteria strains. The related β‐(2,6)‐linked fructans of microbial origin (levan and FOS), however, have scarcely been investigated in this respect. Therefore, the bifidogenic properties of various fructans, i.e., inulin, levan, fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and fructan syrup (FS), were tested as glucose substitutes in MRS media and were compared concerning their effect on the commercial strain Bifidobacterium lactis Bb 12. Although glucose was the preferred substrate for growth and biomass formation, FS exhibited a comparable cell growth (8.4 × 10⁷ counts/mL and 1.0 × 10⁷ counts/mL, respectively) and acidification power (84 °T and 74 °T, respectively) during 48 h of fermentation, as well as an increase in lactic acid and decrease in acetic acid formation. Bifidobacterium lactis Bb 12 did not utilize inulin as a sole carbon source as judged from the 60 % decrease in cell count and the insignificant (0.1 pH unit) acidification of the growth medium, whereas levan provided a noticeable increase in cell count and acidification (0.4 pH units) during 48 h of fermentation. FOS preparation appeared to be a satisfactory carbon source for this strain, but lower acidification power (56 °T) and cell counts were observed as compared to glucose‐ or FOS‐containing media (2.6 % and 22 %, respectively). The products obtained under conditions of mild lactic acid hydrolysis of levan (37 °C, pH 3.3, 24 h) enhanced the cell count (7–10 %) and acidification power (by a factor of 2.7) of Bifidobacterium lactis Bb 12.     

A Combined Hydroxylation of 3‐Cyanopyridine to 3‐Cyano‐6‐hydroxypyridine and 6‐Hydroxynicotinic Acid by Resting Cells of Comamonas testosteroni JA1 Grown on Nicotinic Acid

A strain of Comamonas testosteroni JA1 known for its capacity to hydroxylate 3‐cyanopyridine to 3‐cyano‐6‐hydroxypyridine was found to be also capable to hydroxylate nicotinic acid at a higher rate. In the course of the induced cultivation the forming 6‐hydroxynicotinic acid was degraded either slightly, in the presence of nicotinic acid in the medium, or faster, in the absence of nicotinic acid. In a combined process of hydroxylation of nicotinic acid by growing culture and hydroxylation of 3‐cyanopyridine by resting cells of Comamonas testosteroni JA1, not only an additional amount of 50.38 g of solid 6‐hydroxynicotinic acid was produced from 1 L of cultivation broth with a 99.97 % molar conversion yield, but also the yield of 3‐cyano‐6‐hydroxypyridine produced was more than doubled. This can be compared to that of the resting cells from the induced cultivation broth where within 8 h an amount of 5.77 g of solid 3‐cyano‐6‐hydroxypyridine was produced by resting cells from 1 L of the cultivation broth. This also was superior to 4.39 g/L of cultivation broth of resting cells reported in the literature.     

高效测定发酵液中透明质酸含量的改良CTAB浊度法

透明质酸（HA）在保健品、化妆品及临床医疗等领域都具有重要应用,发酵法是HA生产的主要方法。发酵液中HA含量的快速、准确测定对于HA的生产具有重要意义。在原始十六烷基三甲基溴化铵（CTAB）浊度法测量HA浓度的基础上,提出了去除HA与乙酸缓冲液混合后的水浴步骤、降低CTAB试剂浓度（2.5 g/L）以及确定HA-CTAB络合反应时间（5 min）的改良CTAB法。进一步研究了发酵液各成分对改良CTAB方法的干扰,结果表明,葡萄糖、阿拉伯糖、D 葡萄糖酸前体等对CTAB浊度法没有干扰,但Mg2+等具有较为明显的干扰。通过冰乙醇沉淀与改良CTAB浊度法的耦合,实现了发酵液中HA含量的高效测定。     

Acclimation Strategy of a Biohydrogen Producing Population in a Continuous‐Flow Reactor with Carbohydrate Fermentation

Poor startup of biological hydrogen production systems can cause an ineffective hydrogen production rate and poor biomass growth at a high hydraulic retention time (HRT), or cause a prolonged period of acclimation. In this paper a new startup strategy was developed in order to improve the enrichment of the hydrogen‐producing population and the efficiency of hydrogen production. A continuously‐stirred tank reactor (CSTR) and molasses were used to evaluate the hydrogen productivity of the sewage sludge microflora at a temperature of 35 °C. The experimental results indicated that the feed to microorganism ratio (F/M ratio) was a key parameter for the enrichment of hydrogen producing sludge in a continuous‐flow reactor. When the initial biomass was inoculated with 6.24 g of volatile suspended solids (VSS)/L, an HRT of 6 h, an initial organic loading rate (OLR) of 7.0 kg chemical oxygen demand (COD)/(m³ × d) and an feed to microorganism ratio (F/M) ratio of about 2–3 g COD/(g of volatile suspended solids (VSS) per day) were maintained during startup. Under these conditions, a hydrogen producing population at an equilibrium state could be established within 30 days. The main liquid fermentation products were acetate and ethanol. Biogas was composed of H₂ and CO₂. The hydrogen content in the biogas amounted to 47.5 %. The average hydrogen yield was 2.01 mol/mol hexose consumed. It was also observed that a special hydrogen producing population was formed when this startup strategy was used. It is supposed that the population may have had some special metabolic pathways to produce hydrogen along with ethanol as the main fermentation products.     

Improved Properties of Bacillus coagulans β‐Galactosidase through Immobilization

Thermostable β‐galactosidase from Bacillus coagulans RCS3 was purified by successive column chromatography using DEAE‐cellulose and Sephadex G‐50. Immobilization of the purified enzyme was studied with DEAE‐cellulose and calcium alginate. The efficiency of β‐galactosidase retention was 87 % with DEAE‐cellulose (17 mg protein/mL of matrix) and 80 % with calcium alginate (2.2 mg protein/g bead). Comparative studies of immobilization displayed a shift in the optimum temperature from 65 °C to 70 °C provoked by DEAE‐cellulose, although no effect was observed with calcium alginate. The heat inactivation curve revealed an improvement in the stability (t_1/2 of 14.5 h for the immobilized enzyme as compared to 2 h for the free enzyme at 65 °C) in a calcium alginate system. This immobilized enzyme has a wide pH stability range (6.5–11). β‐Galactosidase immobilized by DEAE‐cellulose and calcium alginate allowed a 57 and 70 % lactose hydrolysis, respectively, to be achieved within 48 h after repeated use for twenty times.     

Synthesis of Poly(3‐hydroxybutyrate‐co‐4‐hydrobutyrate) with a Target Mole Fraction of 4‐Hydroxybutyric Acid Units by Two‐Stage Continuous Cultivation of Delftia acidovorans P4a

Delftia acidovorans P4a (DSMZ 10474) was grown in mineral medium on acetic acid at pH 8.0 without an additional supply of nutrients like yeast extract or polypeptone. Using acetic acid and γ‐butyrolactone (GBL), copolymers with a 4HB content from 2–90 mol % were detected in batch experiments, depending on the ratio of the both carbon substrates. Due to the different consumption rates of the individual carbon substrates a multitude of different target mole fractions were difficult to produce by fed‐batch fermentation. Therefore, the two‐stage continuous cultivation technique was applied with two fermenters connected in series. At stage 2, the optimum PHA productivity of the bioreactor and a target 4HB content of the polymer could be precisely adjusted by the composition of the two substrates. This cultivation strategy was especially convenient when toxic substrates like acetic acid and GBL were employed. Using mixtures of acetic acid and GBL (3.5–23.5 mol % GBL), copolymers with a target mole fraction of 2.7–19 % 4HB could be produced. The PHA content was in the range of 52–60 %. The dilution rates (D) of the first and second fermenter were 0.2 h^–1 and 0.06 h^–1, respectively.     

色醇对斯达氏油脂酵母产油能力的影响

研究在发酵培养基中添加色醇对斯达氏油脂酵母发酵的影响。结果表明, 在接种后0 h或12 h时添加色醇, 能够明显抑制菌体生长和油脂积累; 而在培养24 h或36 h添加, 能够明显促进菌体生长, 并增强菌体对底物利用率。与对照组比较, 在36 h添加100 mmol/L色醇, 生物量、油脂量和脂肪系数分别增加7.4%、13.9%和14.2%, 发酵时间缩短13.3%, 明显提高了油脂生产效率。气相色谱分析表明, 添加色醇对菌油脂肪酸组成及其相对含量无显著影响。实验结果有助于建立调控油脂发酵的新策略, 具有重要的理论和工程应用意义。     

色醇对斯达氏油脂酵母产油能力的影响

研究在发酵培养基中添加色醇对斯达氏油脂酵母发酵的影响.结果表明,在接种后0 h或12 h时添加色醇,能够明显抑制菌体生长和油脂积累;而在培养24 h或36 h添加,能够明显促进菌体生长,并增强菌体对底物利用率.与对照组比较,在36 h添加100 μmol/L色醇,生物量、油脂量和脂肪系数分别增加7.4%、13.9%和14.2%,发酵时间缩短13.3%,明显提高了油脂生产效率.气相色谱分析表明,添加色醇对菌油脂肪酸组成及其相对含量无显著影响.实验结果有助于建立调控油脂发酵的新策略,具有重要的理论和工程应用意义.     

Flow injection chemiluminescence determination of 2‐methoxyestradiol based on inhibition of luminol‐potassium ferricyanide reaction

A novel flow‐injection chemiluminescence (FI‐CL) method is described for the determination of 2‐methoxyestradiol (2‐ME). The method is based on the inhibitory effect of 2‐ME on the CL reaction of luminol and potassium ferricyanide in alkaline solution. Under optimal conditions, net CL intensity was proportional to 2‐ME concentration in synthetic and mouse plasma samples. Corresponding linear regression equations were 8.0 x 10^‐9‐1.0 x 10^‐7g/mL for synthetic samples and 2.0 x 10^‐9‐1.0 x 10^‐7g/mL for plasma samples. Detection limit for synthetic samples and limits for quantification of plasma samples were 8.4 x 10^‐10g/mL (3σ) for synthetic samples and 4.0 x 10^‐9g/mL for mouse samples. A complete analysis was performed for 60 s, including washing and sampling, resulting in a throughput of ≈ 60/h. The proposed method was applied for the determination of 2‐ME in synthetic and mouse plasma samples. Percentage recoveries were 101.0‐102.8% and 98.0‐105.0%, respectively. A possible mechanism responsible for CL reaction is proposed. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Ultrasonic Velocity – A Noninvasive Method for the Determination of Density during Beer Fermentation

This contribution describes a new and noninvasive method for the determination of density during the primary fermentation of beer. A piezo crystal sensor is fixed at the outer surface of the cylindroconic tank and works as emitter and receiver alternatively. The ultrasonic signal passes the fermenter twice before triggering the time of flight measurement. Principle studies were performed, which point out the applicability of the system. In particular interferences, which occur during beer fermentation, were characterized. A strong sensitivity exists to changing temperature and the concentration of diluted carbon dioxide. In this special application no dependencies on dispersed microorganism or gas bubbles in the media could be observed. A signal filtering system as well as a calibration method were developed. Finally, the measurement system was tested under technical conditions for the on‐line supervision of density during a fermentation process at an industrial plant. The results obtained were in representative agreement with the values of a standard reference method with mean standard deviation of about 0.7° Sacc extract.     

不同发酵方式和保存方法对3种生防菌活菌量的影响

为明确3株优良生防菌SC11、153、FO47在不同发酵方法和保存条件下活菌量变化规律,采用活菌平板计数法,测定3种生防菌12个月内活菌量变化及3种生防菌粉剂发酵初期和12月保存期后对茄子黄萎病的温室盆栽防效。结果表明,SC11、 153和FO47菌粉于4 ℃密封保存12个月后活菌量与其初始活菌量差异不显著（P<0.05）;FO47菌粉在4 ℃保存12个月后活菌量高于初始活菌量（P<0.05）;3种生防菌发酵液初始活菌量较菌粉低1～2个数量级,在保存期60 d内活菌量急剧下降,第6个月时接近于0。3种生防菌粉存放12个月后对茄子黄萎病仍保持较高的抑菌活性。说明,固体发酵菌粉可以得到较高数量级的初始活菌量,3种生防菌菌粉4 ℃密封保存12个月后活菌量及抑菌活性不变,且FO47菌粉活菌量略有上升;发酵液不利于生防菌的长期保存。     

Growth of Chlorinated Solvent‐Degrading Consortia in Fed‐Batch Bioreactors and Development of a Double‐Substrate High‐Performing Microbial Inoculum

The long‐term growth process of two microbial consortia effective in the aerobic cometabolic biodegradation of a mixture of 6‐chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons (CAHs), the effectiveness of these consortia as inocula for the bio‐augmentation of different types of microcosms and the development of a double‐substrate, high‐performing consortium is presented. The propane‐utilizing consortium generally proved to be the most effective one, being able to biodegrade vinyl chloride, cis‐ and trans‐1,2‐dichloroethylene, trichloroethylene, 1,1,2‐trichloroethane and 1,1,2,2‐tetrachloroethane at all the CAH concentrations tested (0–4 μM). Both consortia maintained unaltered CAH degradation capacities over a 300‐day growth period in the absence of the CAHs and were effective in inducing the rapid onset of CAH depletion upon inoculation in slurry microcosms set up with five types of aquifer materials. A consortium supplied with both methane and propane combined the best degradation capacities of the two single‐substrate consortia, and maintained stable performances for 150 days under slurry conditions. The degree of conversion of the organic Cl to chloride ions was equal to 90 %.     

Flow injection methods for the determination of retinol and α‐tocopherol using lucigenin‐enhanced chemiluminescence

Flow injection (FI) methods are reported to determine retinol and α‐tocopherol based on its enhancement affect of lucigenin chemiluminescence (CL) in alkaline medium. Surfactants including Brij‐35, Triton X‐100, cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) and sodium dodecyl sulfate have been reported for the first time to enhance lucigenin CL intensity in the presence of retinol and α‐tocopherol. With Brij‐35, the CL intensity was enhanced by 67% for retinol and 58% for α‐tocopherol. CTAB was found to enhance the CL intensity by 16% for retinol whereas for α‐tocopherol, the CL intensity was quenched up to 95%. Retinol could be determined specifically in the presence of α‐tocopherol using CTAB. The calibration graphs were found to be linear up to 1.43 mg/L (R² = 0.9985, n = 8) with a detection limit (3s) of 1.43 × 10^?3 mg/L for retinol and 2.15 mg/L (R² = 0.9989; n = 8) with a detection limit (3s) of 4.31 × 10^?4 mg/L for α‐tocopherol. An injection throughput of 120/h, and relative standard deviations of 0.9–2.8% (n = 4) were achieved in the concentration range studied. The influence of common ions, excipients in pharmaceutical formulations and related organic compounds on the determination of retinol and α‐tocopherol individually was studied. The proposed methods were applied to determine retinol and α‐tocopherol in pharmaceutical formulations and human blood serum. The results did not differ significantly from the CL method and HPLC reference method at 95% confidence level. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Genotoxic activity of 1,2,3‐triazolyl modified furocoumarins and 2,3‐dihydrofurocoumarins

The furocoumarin backbone is a promising platform for chemical modifications aimed at creating new pharmaceutical agents. However, the high level of biological activity of furocoumarins is associated with a number of negative effects. For example, some of the naturally occurring ones and their derivatives can show genotoxic and mutagenic properties as a result of their forming crosslinks with DNA molecules. Therefore, a particularly important area for the chemical modification of natural furocoumarins is to reduce the negative aspects of their bioactivity. By studying a group of 21 compounds—1,2,3‐triazolyl modified derivatives of furocoumarin and peucedanin—using the SOS chromotest, the Ames test, and DNA‐comet assays, we revealed modifications that can neutralize the structure's genotoxic properties. Theoretical aspects of the interaction of the compound library were studied using molecular modeling and this identified the leading role of the polyaromatic molecular core that takes part in stacking‐interactions with the pi‐systems of the nitrogenous bases of DNA.