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Microbial Protein and Metabolite Profiles of Klebsiella oxytoca M5A1 in a Bubble Column Bioreactor.

Authors

Ayodele, Tawakalt; Liadi, Musiliu; Tijani, Abodunrin Tirmidhi; Alarape, Kudirat; Bitrus, Christiana; Clementson, Clairmont L.; Hammed, Ademola

Abstract

The production of microbial proteins (MPs) has emerged as a critical focus in biotechnology, driven by the need for sustainable and scalable alternatives to traditional protein sources. This study investigates the efficacy of two experimental setups in producing MPs using the nitrogen-fixing bacterium Klebsiella oxytoca M5A1. K. oxytoca M5A1, known for its facultative anaerobic growth and capability to fix atmospheric nitrogen, offers a promising avenue for environmentally friendly protein production. This research compares the performance of a simple bubble column (BC) bioreactor, which promotes efficient mixing and cross-membrane gas transfer, with static fermentation, a traditional method lacking agitation and aeration. The study involved the parallel cultivation of K. oxytoca M5A1 in both systems, with key parameters such as microbial growth, glucose utilization, protein concentration, and metabolite profiles monitored over a 48 h period. The results indicate that the BC bioreactor consistently outperformed static fermentation regarding the growth rate, protein yield, and glucose utilization efficiency. The BC exhibited a significant increase in protein production, reaching 299.90 µg/mL at 48 h, compared to 219.44 µg/mL in static fermentation. The organic acid profile reveals both synthesis and utilization regimes of varying patterns. These findings highlight the advantages of the BC bioreactor for MP production, particularly its ability to maintain aerobic conditions that support higher growth and yield.

Subjects

AEROBIC conditions (Biochemistry); KLEBSIELLA oxytoca; ORGANIC acids; ATMOSPHERIC nitrogen; MICROBIAL growth

Publication

BioTech, 2024, Vol 13, Issue 4, p43

ISSN

2673-6284

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.3390/biotech13040043

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