Enhanced Monacolin K Production in Monascus purpureus Via Mutagenesis and Nitrogen Source Optimization
Chen Yang1, Yang Yajing1, Hong Housheng1
1Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, China.
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Monascus fungi are valued for their production of Monacolin K (MK), a bioactive compound with recognized lipid-lowering and multifunctional properties. To enhance MK yield in solid-state fermentation, this study combined atmospheric and room-temperature plasma (ARTP) mutagenesis with L-arginine supplementation. A mutant strain, C-23, was obtained, and the addition of L-arginine increased MK production by 97.3%, reaching 9.45 mg/g. Untargeted metabolomics revealed that L-arginine reshaped metabolic pathways related to amino acids, cofactors, carbohydrates, and lipids, elucidating the mechanism behind MK overproduction. This work provides a strategic approach for developing high-yielding Monascus strains and offers insights into the metabolic regulation of MK biosynthesis.
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