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L-methioninase production by Aspergillus flavipes under solid-state fermentation.

Ashraf S A El-Sayed¹

¹Department of Botany and Microbiology, Zagazig University, Egypt. a_abdelfatah2006@yahoo.com

Journal of Basic Microbiology

|May 21, 2009

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This study optimized L-methioninase production using Aspergillus flavipes with pretreated chicken feathers. The enzyme demonstrated broad substrate specificity and metalloproteinic characteristics, highlighting its potential applications.

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Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Enzymology
Microbial Fermentation

Background:

L-methioninase is an enzyme with potential applications in various fields.
Agro-industrial residues are abundant and underutilized resources for bioprocesses.
Aspergillus flavipes is a fungus known for its enzymatic capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

To optimize the solid-state fermentation conditions for L-methioninase production by Aspergillus flavipes.
To investigate the characteristics and substrate specificity of the produced L-methioninase.
To explore the use of agro-industrial residues as substrates for enzyme production.

Main Methods:

Solid-state fermentation using nine different agro-industrial residues.
Optimization of substrate pretreatment, moisture content, and supplementation.
Enzyme characterization including activity assays, pH stability, and metal ion effects.
Substrate spectrum analysis and proteolytic activity determination.

Main Results:

Chicken feathers were identified as the optimal substrate for L-methioninase production.
Maximum enzyme productivity was achieved with alkali-pretreated chicken feathers, specific moisture content, glucose, and methionine supplementation.
The partially purified enzyme exhibited optimal activity at pH 8.0 and stability between pH 6-8.
The enzyme displayed broad substrate specificity, including deamination and proteolytic activities, and was characterized as a glyco-metalloprotein.

Conclusions:

Solid-state fermentation of chicken feathers by Aspergillus flavipes is an effective method for L-methioninase production.
The characterized L-methioninase shows promising properties for potential biotechnological applications.
Utilization of agro-industrial waste like chicken feathers offers a sustainable approach to enzyme manufacturing.