Biotransformation of (-)-α-pinene and geraniol to α-terpineol and p-menthane-3,8-diol by the white rot fungus, Polyporus brumalis

J Microbiol. 2015 Jul;53(7):462-7. doi: 10.1007/s12275-015-5081-9. Epub 2015 Jun 27.

Abstract

In this study, the monoterpenes, α-pinene and geraniol, were biotransformed to synthesize monoterpene alcohol compounds. Polyporus brumalis which is classified as a white rot fungus was used as a biocatalyst. Consequently α-terpineol was synthesized from α-pinene by P. brumalis mycelium, after three days. Moreover, another substrate, the acyclic monoterpenoids geraniol was transformed into the cyclic compound, p-menthane-3, 8-diol (PMD). The main metabolites, i.e., α-terpineol and PMD, are known to be bioactive monoterpene alcohol compounds. This study highlights the potential of fungal biocatalysts for monoterpene transformation.

MeSH terms

  • Acyclic Monoterpenes
  • Bicyclic Monoterpenes
  • Biotransformation*
  • Chromatography, Gas
  • Cyclohexane Monoterpenes
  • Cyclohexenes / metabolism*
  • Enzymes / metabolism
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Menthol / analogs & derivatives
  • Menthol / metabolism
  • Monoterpenes / metabolism*
  • Polyporus / metabolism*
  • Terpenes / metabolism*

Substances

  • Acyclic Monoterpenes
  • Bicyclic Monoterpenes
  • Cyclohexane Monoterpenes
  • Cyclohexenes
  • Enzymes
  • Monoterpenes
  • Terpenes
  • Menthol
  • alpha-terpineol
  • alpha-pinene
  • geraniol
  • terpin