Conversion of β-sitosterol by Mycobacterium sp. NRRL B-3805 cells immobilized on Celite supports

Mycobacterium sp. NRRL B-3805 cells immobilized on Celite were effectively used for the selective side-chain cleavage of sitosterol to androstenedione (AD) in organic media (phthalate derivatives). Kinetic studies were performed with sitosterol concentrations up to 24 mM, with different Celite mater...

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Published in:Journal of molecular catalysis. B, Enzymatic Enzymatic, 2001-01, Vol.11 (4-6), p.523-530
Main Authors: Llanes, N, Fernandes, P, Léon, R, Cabral, J.M.S, Pinheiro, H.M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bioconversions. Hemisynthesis
Biological and medical sciences
Biotechnology
Celite
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Methods. Procedures. Technologies
Mycobacterium sp
Organic media
Side-chain cleavage
Sitosterol
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Summary:Mycobacterium sp. NRRL B-3805 cells immobilized on Celite were effectively used for the selective side-chain cleavage of sitosterol to androstenedione (AD) in organic media (phthalate derivatives). Kinetic studies were performed with sitosterol concentrations up to 24 mM, with different Celite materials and particle sizes. Higher activity levels were observed when a larger pore size Celite was used as immobilization matrix. Substrate inhibition was observed for sitosterol concentrations above 6 mM. Toxicity effects were not apparently correlated with the high log P solvents (>9) here used as bioconversion media. The use of immobilized cells in repeated batch biotransformations did not prove effective, mainly due to biocatalyst desorption during the periodical, aqueous washing steps used for nutrient delivery to the cells.
ISSN:1381-1177
1873-3158
DOI:10.1016/S1381-1177(00)00010-2