Fermentation of Phaffia rhodozyma is a major method for producing astaxanthin, an important pigment with industrial and pharmaceutical application. To improve astaxanthin productivity, single factor and mixture design...Fermentation of Phaffia rhodozyma is a major method for producing astaxanthin, an important pigment with industrial and pharmaceutical application. To improve astaxanthin productivity, single factor and mixture design experiments were used to investigate the effects of nitrogen source on Phaffia rhodozyma cultivation and astaxanthin production. Results of single factor experiments showed nitrogen source could significantly affect P. rhodozyma cultivation with respect to carbon source utilization, yeast growth and astaxanthin accumulation. Further studies of mixture design experiments using (NH4)2SO4, KNO3 and beef extract as nitrogen sources indicated that the proportion of three nitrogen sources was very important to astaxanthin production. Validation experiments showed that the optimal nitrogen source was composed of 0.28 g/L (NH4)2SO4, 0.49 g/L KNO3 and 1.19 g/L beef extract. The kinetic characteristics of batch cultivation were investigated in a 5-L pH-stat fermentor. The maximum amount of biomass and highest astaxanthin yield in terms of volume and in terms of biomass were 7.71 mg/L and 1.00 mg/g, respectively.展开更多
Sequential methodology based on the application of three types of experimental designs was used to optimize the fermentation conditions for elastase production from mutant strain ZJUEL31410 of Bacillus licheniformis i...Sequential methodology based on the application of three types of experimental designs was used to optimize the fermentation conditions for elastase production from mutant strain ZJUEL31410 of Bacillus licheniformis in shaking flask cul- tures. The optimal cultivation conditions stimulating the maximal elastase production consist of 220 r/min shaking speed, 25 h fermentation time, 5% (v/v) inoculums volume, 25 ml medium volume in 250 ml Erlenmeyer flask and 18 h seed age. Under the optimized conditions, the predicted maximal elastase activity was 495 U/ml. The application of response surface methodology resulted in a significant enhancement in elastase production. The effects of other factors such as elastin and the growth factor (corn steep flour) on elastase production and cell growth were also investigated in the current study. The elastin had no significant effect on enzyme-improved production. It is still not clear whether the elastin plays a role as a nitrogen source or not. Corn steep flour was verified to be the best and required factor for elastase production and cell growth by Bacillus licheniformis ZJUEL31410.展开更多
The performance of liquid desiccant dehumidification systems can be improved substantially by applying the ultrasonic atomization technology.However,considering the currently-high expense and extra power for the ultra...The performance of liquid desiccant dehumidification systems can be improved substantially by applying the ultrasonic atomization technology.However,considering the currently-high expense and extra power for the ultrasonic atomizers,it’s unclear if the ultzasonic atomization dehumidifying system(UADS)possesses good economic performance over the conventional packed-bed(PBD)systems.This paper conducted a comparative study on the economic performance between the UADS and PBD.An economic analysis model integrated with the empirical formulae was established while an office building located in Guangzhou,China was employed as the study case.The results indicate the UADS may fit best for buildings with deep-dehumidification needs but smaller-scale areas.展开更多
Thermostable SOD is a promising enzyme in biotechnological applications. In the present study, thermo-phileGeobacillussp.EPT3 was isolated from a deep-sea hydrothermal field in the East Pacific. A thermo-stable supero...Thermostable SOD is a promising enzyme in biotechnological applications. In the present study, thermo-phileGeobacillussp.EPT3 was isolated from a deep-sea hydrothermal field in the East Pacific. A thermo-stable superoxide dismutase （SOD） from this strain was purified to homogeneity by steps of fractional am-monium sulfate precipitation, DEAE-Sepharose chromatography, and Phenyl-Sepharose chromatography. SOD was purified 13.4 fold to homogeneity with a specific activity of 3 354 U/mg and 11.1% recovery. SOD fromGeobacillussp. EPT3 was of the Mn-SOD type, judged by the insensitivity of the enzyme to both KCN and H2O2. SOD was determined to be a homodimer with monomeric molecular mass of 26.0 kDa. It had high thermostability at 50＆#176;C and 60＆#176;C. At tested conditions,SOD was relatively stable in the presence of some inhibitors and denaturants, such asβ-mercaptoethanol （β-ME）, dithiothreitol （DTT）, phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride （PMSF）, urea, and guanidine hydrochloride.Geobacillussp. EPT3 SOD showed striking stability across a wide pH range from 5.0 to 11.0. It could withstand denaturants of extremely acidic and alkaline conditions, which makes it useful in the industrial applications.展开更多
目的:通过体外模拟消化酵解和细胞炎症模型探究江蓠、红毛藻、麒麟菜和坛紫菜等4种经济红藻的消化酵解特性及其抗炎潜力,为红藻的高附加值开发提供依据。方法:通过体外模拟口胃肠消化和结肠发酵,测定4种红藻中总糖、还原糖、蛋白质和总...目的:通过体外模拟消化酵解和细胞炎症模型探究江蓠、红毛藻、麒麟菜和坛紫菜等4种经济红藻的消化酵解特性及其抗炎潜力,为红藻的高附加值开发提供依据。方法:通过体外模拟口胃肠消化和结肠发酵,测定4种红藻中总糖、还原糖、蛋白质和总酚的去向。利用16S r RNA基因Illumina MiSeq测序分析红藻对肠道菌群的影响,同时通过高效液相色谱法分析发酵产物中短链脂肪酸的含量,并采用脂多糖诱导的RAW264.7细胞炎症模型评价4种红藻发酵产物的抗炎活性。结果:在口胃肠消化过程中,坛紫菜对碳水化合物、蛋白质及酚类物质具有较好的生物利用度。难以消化的部分到达结肠后充当肠道微生物群的能量来源,其中坛紫菜在发酵过程中产生更多的短链脂肪酸。同时,4种红藻均表现出调节肠道菌群的能力,包括提高拟杆菌门的丰度,降低厚壁菌门/拟杆菌门的比值。此外,红藻发酵液对脂多糖诱导的RAW264.7细胞炎症损伤具有显著抑制作用,红毛藻发酵液具有更好的抑制效果。结论:4种红藻经模拟消化后有较好的生物可及性,能够调节肠道微生物群,同时表现出较好的抗炎潜力,为基于红藻的高值活性产品的开发提供科学依据。展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.30571450)the Foundation for Young Professors of Jimei University of Xiamen,China
文摘Fermentation of Phaffia rhodozyma is a major method for producing astaxanthin, an important pigment with industrial and pharmaceutical application. To improve astaxanthin productivity, single factor and mixture design experiments were used to investigate the effects of nitrogen source on Phaffia rhodozyma cultivation and astaxanthin production. Results of single factor experiments showed nitrogen source could significantly affect P. rhodozyma cultivation with respect to carbon source utilization, yeast growth and astaxanthin accumulation. Further studies of mixture design experiments using (NH4)2SO4, KNO3 and beef extract as nitrogen sources indicated that the proportion of three nitrogen sources was very important to astaxanthin production. Validation experiments showed that the optimal nitrogen source was composed of 0.28 g/L (NH4)2SO4, 0.49 g/L KNO3 and 1.19 g/L beef extract. The kinetic characteristics of batch cultivation were investigated in a 5-L pH-stat fermentor. The maximum amount of biomass and highest astaxanthin yield in terms of volume and in terms of biomass were 7.71 mg/L and 1.00 mg/g, respectively.
文摘Sequential methodology based on the application of three types of experimental designs was used to optimize the fermentation conditions for elastase production from mutant strain ZJUEL31410 of Bacillus licheniformis in shaking flask cul- tures. The optimal cultivation conditions stimulating the maximal elastase production consist of 220 r/min shaking speed, 25 h fermentation time, 5% (v/v) inoculums volume, 25 ml medium volume in 250 ml Erlenmeyer flask and 18 h seed age. Under the optimized conditions, the predicted maximal elastase activity was 495 U/ml. The application of response surface methodology resulted in a significant enhancement in elastase production. The effects of other factors such as elastin and the growth factor (corn steep flour) on elastase production and cell growth were also investigated in the current study. The elastin had no significant effect on enzyme-improved production. It is still not clear whether the elastin plays a role as a nitrogen source or not. Corn steep flour was verified to be the best and required factor for elastase production and cell growth by Bacillus licheniformis ZJUEL31410.
基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(No.2232018D3-36)Shanghai Sailing Program,China(No.19YF1401800)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2018M630385)
文摘The performance of liquid desiccant dehumidification systems can be improved substantially by applying the ultrasonic atomization technology.However,considering the currently-high expense and extra power for the ultrasonic atomizers,it’s unclear if the ultzasonic atomization dehumidifying system(UADS)possesses good economic performance over the conventional packed-bed(PBD)systems.This paper conducted a comparative study on the economic performance between the UADS and PBD.An economic analysis model integrated with the empirical formulae was established while an office building located in Guangzhou,China was employed as the study case.The results indicate the UADS may fit best for buildings with deep-dehumidification needs but smaller-scale areas.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract No.31371751the Science and Technology Program of Xiamen,China under contract No.201303120001the Foundation for Innovative Research Team of Jimei University,China under contract No.2010A006
文摘Thermostable SOD is a promising enzyme in biotechnological applications. In the present study, thermo-phileGeobacillussp.EPT3 was isolated from a deep-sea hydrothermal field in the East Pacific. A thermo-stable superoxide dismutase （SOD） from this strain was purified to homogeneity by steps of fractional am-monium sulfate precipitation, DEAE-Sepharose chromatography, and Phenyl-Sepharose chromatography. SOD was purified 13.4 fold to homogeneity with a specific activity of 3 354 U/mg and 11.1% recovery. SOD fromGeobacillussp. EPT3 was of the Mn-SOD type, judged by the insensitivity of the enzyme to both KCN and H2O2. SOD was determined to be a homodimer with monomeric molecular mass of 26.0 kDa. It had high thermostability at 50＆#176;C and 60＆#176;C. At tested conditions,SOD was relatively stable in the presence of some inhibitors and denaturants, such asβ-mercaptoethanol （β-ME）, dithiothreitol （DTT）, phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride （PMSF）, urea, and guanidine hydrochloride.Geobacillussp. EPT3 SOD showed striking stability across a wide pH range from 5.0 to 11.0. It could withstand denaturants of extremely acidic and alkaline conditions, which makes it useful in the industrial applications.
文摘目的:通过体外模拟消化酵解和细胞炎症模型探究江蓠、红毛藻、麒麟菜和坛紫菜等4种经济红藻的消化酵解特性及其抗炎潜力,为红藻的高附加值开发提供依据。方法:通过体外模拟口胃肠消化和结肠发酵,测定4种红藻中总糖、还原糖、蛋白质和总酚的去向。利用16S r RNA基因Illumina MiSeq测序分析红藻对肠道菌群的影响,同时通过高效液相色谱法分析发酵产物中短链脂肪酸的含量,并采用脂多糖诱导的RAW264.7细胞炎症模型评价4种红藻发酵产物的抗炎活性。结果:在口胃肠消化过程中,坛紫菜对碳水化合物、蛋白质及酚类物质具有较好的生物利用度。难以消化的部分到达结肠后充当肠道微生物群的能量来源,其中坛紫菜在发酵过程中产生更多的短链脂肪酸。同时,4种红藻均表现出调节肠道菌群的能力,包括提高拟杆菌门的丰度,降低厚壁菌门/拟杆菌门的比值。此外,红藻发酵液对脂多糖诱导的RAW264.7细胞炎症损伤具有显著抑制作用,红毛藻发酵液具有更好的抑制效果。结论:4种红藻经模拟消化后有较好的生物可及性,能够调节肠道微生物群,同时表现出较好的抗炎潜力,为基于红藻的高值活性产品的开发提供科学依据。
