The synthesis of an extracellular protease by Bacillus sp. HTS102—a wild strain recently isolated from the wool of Portuguese Merino ewes, was optimized. This protease is thermostable and particularly resistant to ha...The synthesis of an extracellular protease by Bacillus sp. HTS102—a wild strain recently isolated from the wool of Portuguese Merino ewes, was optimized. This protease is thermostable and particularly resistant to harsh environmental conditions—and appears to bear a unique ability to hydrolyze keratin-rich solid materials. Following a preliminary screening for the most relevant medium factors involved in processing, a fractional factorial design (2VI6-1) was applied to ascertain the effects of six relevant parameters—viz. yeast extract concentration, peptone level, inoculum size, stirring rate, temperature and pH. The concentrations of yeast extract and peptone, as well as the incubation temperature and pH were found to play significant roles;and the 2-factor interaction between yeast extract level and pH was also significant. A 2.2-fold increase in the overall level of protease synthesis was eventually attained, with the improved medium relative to the basal medium—which is noteworthy when compared with competing proteases and previous optimization efforts.展开更多
A newly isolated Bacillus gibsonii,designated as S-2(CGMCC1215),was cultivated for production of alkaline pectinases utilizing sugar beet pulp as growth substrate.Purification of three alkaline endopolygalacturonases(...A newly isolated Bacillus gibsonii,designated as S-2(CGMCC1215),was cultivated for production of alkaline pectinases utilizing sugar beet pulp as growth substrate.Purification of three alkaline endopolygalacturonases(endoPGs)from the crude pectinases extract was carried out by ultra-filtration,ammonium sulphate fractionation and ion-exchange chromatography,and their enzyme activities characterized.The three purified alkaline endoPGs,designated as S-I,S-II,and S-III,had a molecular weight about38kDa as determined by SDS-PAGE.The Km value and optimal temperature for optimal enzyme activities of S-I,S-II and S-III were1.2mg/mL and60℃,0.9mg/mL and55℃,1.1mg/mL and60℃,respectively.Their best performances were given at an optimal pH10.5,and sodium polygalacturonate was found to be the best substrate.The isoelectric points of S-I,S-II and S-III were5.4,7.4,and8.2,respectively.Surfactants of Tween-80and Tween-20and metal ions such as Mg2+and Ca2+stimulated the activity of S-I,S-II and S-III,whereas S-III was inhibited by Ca2+,and Mn2+and Zn2+ions inhibited the activity of the three enzymes.展开更多
[Objective]The paper was to investigate the mechanism of Bacillus coagulans preparation in improving production performance of laying hens in late period of laying.[Method]A total of 648 individuals of"Jingfen 1&...[Objective]The paper was to investigate the mechanism of Bacillus coagulans preparation in improving production performance of laying hens in late period of laying.[Method]A total of 648 individuals of"Jingfen 1"laying hens(66 weeks of age)in late period of laying were randomly divided into four groups,six replicates each group,and each group had 27 individuals of laying hens.The laying hens in control group were fed with basal diet,and those in experimental groupsⅠ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ were fed with the basal diets added with 3.33×10^6,1×10^7,3.33×10^7 CFU/g B.coagulans,respectively.The pretrial lasted one week,and the formal test lasted eight weeks.[Result]Compared with the control group,the laying rate in group Ⅰ increased significantly,and the feed-gain ratio in experimental group Ⅱ decreased noticeably while the spleen index increased remarkably;the alkaline phosphatase activities and blood calcium content in experimental groups Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ increased significantly(P<0.05),while the triglyceride content decreased remarkably(P<0.05);the urea content in experimental groups Ⅰ and Ⅱ decreased obviously(P<0.05).Adding B.coagulans significantly increased the specific activity of amylase,lipase and protease in various intestinal mucosa of small intestine(P<0.05);adding B.coagulans significantly increased the content of follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH)and estradiol(E2),and significantly increased the mRNA expression of follicle stimulating hormone receptor gene(FSHR).[Conclusion]B.coagulans preparation could significantly improve the production performance of laying hens in late period of laying;appropriately enhance the immune capacity of laying hens;improve the serum biochemical indicators;increase the activity of digestive enzymes in the small intestine;and promote the release of gonadal hormone and the mRNA expression of FSHR gene in the ovary.展开更多
[ Objective ] To enhance amylase, protease and cellulase activities of Bacillus licheniformis LCB-8 by ultraviolet mutagenasis. [ Method ] Ultraviolet light was used to mutate this strain. The activities of amylase, p...[ Objective ] To enhance amylase, protease and cellulase activities of Bacillus licheniformis LCB-8 by ultraviolet mutagenasis. [ Method ] Ultraviolet light was used to mutate this strain. The activities of amylase, protease and cellulase were determined to get high-yielding strains. [ Resalt] The best time for ultraviolet mutation was 30 s, and the mortality rate reached 72.4%. After primary screening and rascraening, two better strains were obtained. After mutagenasis, the activities of amylase, protease and cellulase of DY-97 strain were enhanced by 150%, 78% and 17% respectively. After mutagenesis, the activities of cellulase, amylase and protease of DY-34 strain were enhanced by 31%, 46% and 64% respectively. [ Conclusion] The DY-97 strain is suitable for fermentation of feed rich in protein and amylum, whereas the DY-34 strain is suitable for fermentation of feed rich in cellulose.展开更多
Cassava peels are generated as waste on soils during cassava processing in many tropical countries. This work set out to isolate some microorganisms associated with cassava peel degradation and characterize amylase en...Cassava peels are generated as waste on soils during cassava processing in many tropical countries. This work set out to isolate some microorganisms associated with cassava peel degradation and characterize amylase enzymes responsible for the degradation under some physiological conditions. A total of 30 bacteria was isolated from the peels with Bacillus species occurring the most (46.5%) and Enterobacter species (13.3%) being the next. Frequencies of fungal isolations was Rhizopus sp. (35%);Aspergillus niger (25%);Aspegillus flavus (20%) and Penicillium species (20%). Bacillus cereus, Bacillus substilis Bacillus pumillus, Aspergillus niger and Apergillus flavus were selected and screened for their abilities to produce amylase. Amylase activity was highest at day 4 for B. substilis (39.4 units/ml) and A. flavus (66.1 units/ml);at day 3 for B. cereus (55.6 units/ml) and A. niger (44.6 units/ ml). While maximum amylase activity was obtained at day 6 for B. pumilus (80.2 units/ml). Optimum pH for amylases from the two fungal isolate was 6.0 (A. niger = 53.5 units/ml and A. flavus = 65.4 units/ml). While optimum pH for B.cereus (51.7 units/ ml) and B. pumilus (44.6 units/ml) was 6.5 and for B. substilis (56.1 units/ml) at pH 7.0. Amylase activities increased from 20°C to 40°C for amylase from Bacillus sp. and 20°C to 50°C for amylase from the Aspergillus sp. after which there was a decline in activities as temperature increased to 80°C. Effect of heating duration (at 70°C for 5 minutes) on the amylase showed that A. niger has the highest activity of 127 units/ml. Effect of substrate concentration on amylase activity showed that amylase form A. flavus had the highest activity of 72.2 units/ml at 0.4% substrate concentration. The implications of the findings were discussed.展开更多
文摘The synthesis of an extracellular protease by Bacillus sp. HTS102—a wild strain recently isolated from the wool of Portuguese Merino ewes, was optimized. This protease is thermostable and particularly resistant to harsh environmental conditions—and appears to bear a unique ability to hydrolyze keratin-rich solid materials. Following a preliminary screening for the most relevant medium factors involved in processing, a fractional factorial design (2VI6-1) was applied to ascertain the effects of six relevant parameters—viz. yeast extract concentration, peptone level, inoculum size, stirring rate, temperature and pH. The concentrations of yeast extract and peptone, as well as the incubation temperature and pH were found to play significant roles;and the 2-factor interaction between yeast extract level and pH was also significant. A 2.2-fold increase in the overall level of protease synthesis was eventually attained, with the improved medium relative to the basal medium—which is noteworthy when compared with competing proteases and previous optimization efforts.
基金Beijing Municipal Commission of Education(No.20061D0502200295)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.30600082)Australian Research Council International Linkage Fellowship(No.LX0560210)
文摘A newly isolated Bacillus gibsonii,designated as S-2(CGMCC1215),was cultivated for production of alkaline pectinases utilizing sugar beet pulp as growth substrate.Purification of three alkaline endopolygalacturonases(endoPGs)from the crude pectinases extract was carried out by ultra-filtration,ammonium sulphate fractionation and ion-exchange chromatography,and their enzyme activities characterized.The three purified alkaline endoPGs,designated as S-I,S-II,and S-III,had a molecular weight about38kDa as determined by SDS-PAGE.The Km value and optimal temperature for optimal enzyme activities of S-I,S-II and S-III were1.2mg/mL and60℃,0.9mg/mL and55℃,1.1mg/mL and60℃,respectively.Their best performances were given at an optimal pH10.5,and sodium polygalacturonate was found to be the best substrate.The isoelectric points of S-I,S-II and S-III were5.4,7.4,and8.2,respectively.Surfactants of Tween-80and Tween-20and metal ions such as Mg2+and Ca2+stimulated the activity of S-I,S-II and S-III,whereas S-III was inhibited by Ca2+,and Mn2+and Zn2+ions inhibited the activity of the three enzymes.
文摘[Objective]The paper was to investigate the mechanism of Bacillus coagulans preparation in improving production performance of laying hens in late period of laying.[Method]A total of 648 individuals of"Jingfen 1"laying hens(66 weeks of age)in late period of laying were randomly divided into four groups,six replicates each group,and each group had 27 individuals of laying hens.The laying hens in control group were fed with basal diet,and those in experimental groupsⅠ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ were fed with the basal diets added with 3.33×10^6,1×10^7,3.33×10^7 CFU/g B.coagulans,respectively.The pretrial lasted one week,and the formal test lasted eight weeks.[Result]Compared with the control group,the laying rate in group Ⅰ increased significantly,and the feed-gain ratio in experimental group Ⅱ decreased noticeably while the spleen index increased remarkably;the alkaline phosphatase activities and blood calcium content in experimental groups Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ increased significantly(P<0.05),while the triglyceride content decreased remarkably(P<0.05);the urea content in experimental groups Ⅰ and Ⅱ decreased obviously(P<0.05).Adding B.coagulans significantly increased the specific activity of amylase,lipase and protease in various intestinal mucosa of small intestine(P<0.05);adding B.coagulans significantly increased the content of follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH)and estradiol(E2),and significantly increased the mRNA expression of follicle stimulating hormone receptor gene(FSHR).[Conclusion]B.coagulans preparation could significantly improve the production performance of laying hens in late period of laying;appropriately enhance the immune capacity of laying hens;improve the serum biochemical indicators;increase the activity of digestive enzymes in the small intestine;and promote the release of gonadal hormone and the mRNA expression of FSHR gene in the ovary.
基金supported by the grants from Initial Scientific Research Foundation for Doctors in Liaocheng University
文摘[ Objective ] To enhance amylase, protease and cellulase activities of Bacillus licheniformis LCB-8 by ultraviolet mutagenasis. [ Method ] Ultraviolet light was used to mutate this strain. The activities of amylase, protease and cellulase were determined to get high-yielding strains. [ Resalt] The best time for ultraviolet mutation was 30 s, and the mortality rate reached 72.4%. After primary screening and rascraening, two better strains were obtained. After mutagenasis, the activities of amylase, protease and cellulase of DY-97 strain were enhanced by 150%, 78% and 17% respectively. After mutagenesis, the activities of cellulase, amylase and protease of DY-34 strain were enhanced by 31%, 46% and 64% respectively. [ Conclusion] The DY-97 strain is suitable for fermentation of feed rich in protein and amylum, whereas the DY-34 strain is suitable for fermentation of feed rich in cellulose.
文摘Cassava peels are generated as waste on soils during cassava processing in many tropical countries. This work set out to isolate some microorganisms associated with cassava peel degradation and characterize amylase enzymes responsible for the degradation under some physiological conditions. A total of 30 bacteria was isolated from the peels with Bacillus species occurring the most (46.5%) and Enterobacter species (13.3%) being the next. Frequencies of fungal isolations was Rhizopus sp. (35%);Aspergillus niger (25%);Aspegillus flavus (20%) and Penicillium species (20%). Bacillus cereus, Bacillus substilis Bacillus pumillus, Aspergillus niger and Apergillus flavus were selected and screened for their abilities to produce amylase. Amylase activity was highest at day 4 for B. substilis (39.4 units/ml) and A. flavus (66.1 units/ml);at day 3 for B. cereus (55.6 units/ml) and A. niger (44.6 units/ ml). While maximum amylase activity was obtained at day 6 for B. pumilus (80.2 units/ml). Optimum pH for amylases from the two fungal isolate was 6.0 (A. niger = 53.5 units/ml and A. flavus = 65.4 units/ml). While optimum pH for B.cereus (51.7 units/ ml) and B. pumilus (44.6 units/ml) was 6.5 and for B. substilis (56.1 units/ml) at pH 7.0. Amylase activities increased from 20°C to 40°C for amylase from Bacillus sp. and 20°C to 50°C for amylase from the Aspergillus sp. after which there was a decline in activities as temperature increased to 80°C. Effect of heating duration (at 70°C for 5 minutes) on the amylase showed that A. niger has the highest activity of 127 units/ml. Effect of substrate concentration on amylase activity showed that amylase form A. flavus had the highest activity of 72.2 units/ml at 0.4% substrate concentration. The implications of the findings were discussed.