Production of cyclodextrin glucanotransferase from an alkalophilic Bacillus sp. by pH-stat fed-batch fermentation

Biotechnol Lett. 2009 Nov;31(11):1723-7. doi: 10.1007/s10529-009-0071-9. Epub 2009 Jul 9.

Abstract

Batch and fed-batch fermentation processes were employed to culture an alkalophilic Bacillus sp. for the production of cyclodextrin glucanotransferase (CGTase). CGTase production was repressed by glucose and induced by soluble starch. By fed-batch fermentation, a CGTase activity up to 56 unit ml(-1) with 65 g dry cells l(-1) were achieved. The CGTase activity and cell density were increased 360 and 510%, respectively, from those values achieved with batch fermentation.

MeSH terms

  • Alkalies / metabolism*
  • Bacillus / cytology
  • Bacillus / enzymology*
  • Bioreactors
  • Biotechnology / methods*
  • Fermentation*
  • Glucosyltransferases / biosynthesis*
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration

Substances

  • Alkalies
  • Glucosyltransferases
  • cyclomaltodextrin glucanotransferase