Continuous neomycin production by immobilized cells of Streptomyces marinensis NUV-5 in an airlift bioreactor

K. Adinarayana, B. Srinivasulu, K. V.V.S.N. Bapi Raju, P. Ellaiah

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Abstract

Neomycin production by free and calcium alginate immobilized cells was investigated in an airlift reactor. The average volumetric productivity with continuous fermentation (72.97 mg/l/h) was greater than with free cells (45.05 mg/l/h). The total neomycin produced with continuous fermentation was 62% greater than with that of free cells. Immobilized Streptomyces particles showed a half-life of 42 days during continuous fermentation under airlift conditions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1407-1414
Number of pages8
JournalProcess Biochemistry
Volume39
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 30 2004

Keywords

  • Airlift reactor
  • Continuous fermentation
  • Neomycin
  • Streptomyces marinensis NUV-5

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering
  • Biochemistry
  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

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