ISSN:
1432-0614
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Summary The effect of several parameters (temperature; pH; main carbon source; time and amount of β-sitosterol addition; Tween 20, 40, 60, 80; Span 20; pluronic F 68, L 64) on the conversion of β-sitosterol to 3-(5α-hydroxy-7aβ-methyl-1-oxo-3aα-H-hexahydroindan-4α-yl) propionic acid (I) by Nocardia sp. M. 29–40 was investigated. A maximal theoretical yield of 65 mol% I (with respect to substrate added) could be achieved during cultivation at pH 8.0 in presence of 6 g/l Tween 40 or Tween 60. Tween 40 and Tween 60 stimulate β-sitosterol cooxidation not by improving the substrate suspension but by providing a fatty acid component as precursor for biosynthesis of surface active cell wall lipids.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00504732
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