Optimization of lignocellulolytic enzyme production by the white-rot fungus Trametes trogii in solid-state fermentation using response surface methodology

The white-rot basidiomicete Trametes trogii (MYA 28-11) is an outstanding producer of laccase. A Doehlert experimental design was applied to optimize its lignocellulolytic enzyme production in solid-state fermentation. The impact on enzyme production of three quantitative variables, namely pH, coppe...

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Authors: Levin, Laura Noemí, Herrmann, Claudia Karina, Papinutti, Víctor Leandro
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2008
Country:Argentina
Institution:Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas
Repository:CONICET Digital (CONICET)
Language:English
OAI Identifier:oai:ri.conicet.gov.ar:11336/37281
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11336/37281
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Lignocellulolytic Enzymes
Response Surface Methodology
Solid-State Fermentation
White-Rot Fungi
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Summary:The white-rot basidiomicete Trametes trogii (MYA 28-11) is an outstanding producer of laccase. A Doehlert experimental design was applied to optimize its lignocellulolytic enzyme production in solid-state fermentation. The impact on enzyme production of three quantitative variables, namely pH, copper and nitrogen concentrations, was investigated by using a wood-based solid medium supplemented with malt extract. Optimization was aimed at simultaneously minimizing cellulase activity and maximizing ligninolytic enzyme production. Such conditions were: pH 4.5, peptone 12.5 g l-1, and CuSO4 11 mM. Highest activities achieved were: laccase 901 and Mn-peroxidase 20 U g-1. There was not a direct correlation between the levels of enzymatic activities and the extent of losses of wood weight or components. The factorial approach also allowed us to quantify the enzyme activity in any part of the experimental domain, consequently, it was also possible to determine a culture medium to obtain crude extracellular extracts with high laccase (510 U g-1) and endoxylanase (780 U g-1) yields. These enzymes have gained renewed interest mainly due to their applications in paper industries for pulp treatment, improving the effectiveness of conventional bleaching. Considering the results obtained, T. trogii could be an attractive source of both enzymes.