The combined effect of pH and temperature on chitinase was investigated using response surface methodology. A central composite design for two variables was employed. The optimal pH and temperature for the least degree of deactivation were found out to be 5.4 and 24°C respectively. The deactivation rate constants and the half life of chitinase were estimated at different pH and temperature combinations. At the optimal pH of 5.4, the rate of the deactivation was found to be the least. Thermodynamic parameters, viz., DH * , DS * , DG * and activation energy of thermal deactivation of chitinase were calculated in the temperature range from 50°C to 60°C.
Aims: To obtain an optimal combination of agitation speed and aeration rate for maximization of speci®c glucose oxidase (GOD) production in recombinant Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and to establish a correlation between k L a vis-a Á-vis oxygen transfer condition and speci®c glucose oxidase production. Methods and Results: The oxygen transfer condition was manifested indirectly by manipulating the impeller speed and aeration rate in accordance with a Central Composite Rotatory Design (CCRD). The dissolved oxygen concentration and the volumetric oxygen transfer coef®cient (k L a) 1 were determined at corresponding combinations of impeller speed and aeration rate. The maximal speci®c extracellular glucose oxidase production (3á17 U mg ±1 dry cell mass) was achieved when the initial dissolved oxygen concentration was 6á83 mg l ±1 at the impeller speed of 420 rev min ±1 and at the rate of aeration of 0á25 vvm. It was found out that while impeller speed had a direct effect on the production of enzyme, a correlation between k L a and speci®c GOD production could not be established. Conclusions: At the agitation speed of 420 rev min ±1 and at 0á25 vvm aeration rate, the degree of turbulence and the dissolved oxygen concentration were thought to be optimal both for cellular growth and production of enzyme. Signi®cance and Impact of the Study: The combined effect of agitation and aeration on recombinant glucose oxidase production in batch cultivation has not yet been reported in the literature. Therefore, this study gives an insight into the effect of these two important physical parameters on recombinant protein production. It also suggests that since there is no correlation between k L a and speci®c production of GOD, k L a should not be used as one of the scale-up parameters.
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