ISSN:
1476-5535
Keywords:
10(R)-Hydroxystearic acid
;
Novel microbe NRRL B-14797
;
Oleic acid bioconversions
;
Soapstock
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Summary A bacterium, NRRL B-14797, isolated from composted manure, converted oleic acid exclusively to 10(R)-hydroxystearic acid in 3-day batch cultures. 9(Z)-Unsaturated fatty acids in a lipid extract from soybean soapstock were also hydrated effectively. Aerobic bioconversions by isolate B-14797 were compared with those byPseudomonas B-2994 andNocardia 5767, which produce mixtures of 10-hydroxy- and 10-ketostearic acids. The results of studies with resting cells and cell-free extracts were consistent with action of a hydratase and absence of secondary alcohol dehydrogenase in strain B-14797.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01577218
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