Optimization of single-step pravastatin production by Penicillium brefeldianum ESF21P through response surface methodology

Seydametova, Emine and Norazwina, Zainol and Convey, Peter (2023) Optimization of single-step pravastatin production by Penicillium brefeldianum ESF21P through response surface methodology. Research Journal of Biotechnology, 18 (3). pp. 49-56. ISSN 0973-6263. (Published)

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Abstract

The aim of the present study was to optimize the fermentation process for enhanced production of pravastatin by a wild-type Penicillium brefeldianum ESF21P strain using statistical approaches. Initial screening of significant variables influencing pravastatin production was carried out using 27-3 fractional factorial design. The seven variables involved in this study were slant age, spore concentration, inoculum volume, fermentation time, temperature, initial pH of the medium and agitation rate. Amongst these, slant age, fermentation time, initial pH of the medium and agitation rate had significant influences on pravastatin accumulation. These four variables were further optimized using the central composite rotatable design of response surface methodology. The analysis revealed that the optimal values of the selected variables were a slant age of 5.95 days, fermentation time of 11.87 days, initial pH of the medium of 6.13 and agitation rate of 211.31 rpm (rounded to 210 rpm). These optimized conditions resulted in a maximum level of pravastatin accumulation (234.36 mg/L), approaching the value predicted by the model of 251.19 mg/L. This study confirmed that statistical approaches can be successfully applied as practical tools in improving single-step production of pravastatin by Penicillium brefeldianum ESF21P.

Item Type: Article
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Uncontrolled Keywords: Central composite rotatable design; Fractional factorial design; Lipid-lowering agent; Submerged fermentation
Subjects: Q Science > QD Chemistry
T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
T Technology > TP Chemical technology
Faculty/Division: College of Engineering
Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology
Depositing User: Mr Muhamad Firdaus Janih@Jaini
Date Deposited: 23 Oct 2023 03:19
Last Modified: 23 Oct 2023 03:19
URI: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/38688
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