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Marine Fungal and Bacterial Isolates for Lipase Production: A Comparative Study
H S Patnala1, U Kabilan2, L Gopalakrishnan3
1Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Advances in Food and Nutrition Research
|July 26, 2016
Summary
Marine microorganisms produce extremozymes called lipases, which function in extreme conditions. These lipases are valuable in various industries and can be produced efficiently using solid-state fermentation (SSF).
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Enzymology
Background:
- Lipases are hydrolase enzymes catalyzing triglyceride breakdown into fatty acids and glycerol.
- Marine microorganisms produce lipases with extremozyme characteristics, enabling activity under extreme environmental conditions.
- These marine lipases can perform unique chemical reactions not achievable by terrestrial counterparts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the significance of marine lipases as extremozymes.
- To discuss lipase production methods, focusing on solid-state fermentation (SSF) versus submerged fermentation (SmF).
- To identify factors influencing lipase production, including medium composition and physicochemical parameters.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing research on marine lipase production.
- Comparison of solid-state fermentation (SSF) and submerged fermentation (SmF) for lipase yield.
- Analysis of factors affecting lipase production, such as temperature, pH, and nutrient sources.
Main Results:
- Marine lipases exhibit unique properties due to microbial adaptation to extreme environments.
- Solid-state fermentation (SSF) generally yields higher amounts of lipase compared to submerged fermentation (SmF).
- Lipase production is significantly influenced by medium composition and physicochemical parameters like pH and temperature.
Conclusions:
- Marine lipases are valuable extremozymes with broad industrial applications.
- Solid-state fermentation (SSF) is a promising method for enhanced marine lipase production.
- Optimizing fermentation conditions is crucial for maximizing lipase yield and activity.
