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Physiology and enzymology of thermophilic anaerobic bacteria degrading starch
Authors:G Antranikian
Institution:Institut für Mikrobiologie der Georg-August Universität Göttingen, Göttingen, F.R.G.;Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg, Arbeitsbereich Biotechnologie 1, Hamburg, F.R.G.
Abstract:Abstract The capability of secreting thermoactive enzymes exhibiting α-amylase and pullulanase with debraching activity, seems to be widely distributed amongst anaerobic thermophilic bacteria. Interestingly, pullulanase formed by these bacteria displays dual specificity by attacking α-1,6- as well as α-1,4-glycosidic linkages in branched glucose polymers. Unlike the enzyme system of aerobic microorganisms the majority of starch hydrolysing enzymes of anaerobic bacteria is metal indepedent and is extremely thermostable. This enzyme system is controlled by substrate induction and catabolite repression; enzyme expression is accomplished when maltose or maltose-containing carbohydrates are used as substrates. By developing a process in continuous culture we were able to greatly enhance enzyme synthesis and release by anaerobic thermophilic bacteria. An elevation in the specific activities of cell-free amylases and pullulanases could also be achieved by entrapping of bacteria in calcium alginate beads. The unique properties of extracellular enzymes of thermophilic anaerobic bacteria makes this group of organisms suitable candidates for inductrial application.
Keywords:Starch degradation  Amylase  Pullulanase  Thermophiles
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