Thermostable cellulases from Streptomyces sp.: scale-up production in a 50-l fermenter

Biotechnol Lett. 2005 Feb;27(4):239-42. doi: 10.1007/s10529-004-8356-5.

Abstract

Thermostable cellulase was produced by Streptomyces sp. T3-1 grown in a 50-l fermenter. Maximum cellulase activity was attained on the fourth day when agitation speeds and aeration rates were controlled at 300 rpm and 0.75 vvm, respectively. Maximum enzyme activities were: 148 IU CMCase ml(-1), 45 IU Avicelase ml(-1), and 137 IU beta-glucosidase ml(-1) with productivity of 326 IU l(-1) h(-1), which were 10-32% higher than the values obtained in shake-flask cultures.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bioreactors / microbiology*
  • Cell Culture Techniques / methods*
  • Cellulases / biosynthesis*
  • Cellulases / chemistry*
  • Enzyme Activation
  • Enzyme Stability
  • Pilot Projects
  • Streptomyces / enzymology*
  • Streptomyces / growth & development*

Substances

  • Cellulases