Hyperadherence of Pseudomonas taiwanensis VLB120ΔC increases productivity of (S)-styrene oxide formation.

ABSTRACT: The attachment strength of biofilm microbes is responsible for the adherence of the cells to surfaces and thus is a critical parameter in biofilm processes. In tubular microreactors, aqueous-air segmented flow ensures an optimal oxygen supply and prevents excessive biofilm growth. However, organisms growing in these systems depend on an adaptation phase of several days, before mature and strong biofilms can develop. This is due to strong interfacial forces. In this study, a hyperadherent mutant of Pseudomonas taiwanensis VLB120ΔCeGFP possessing an engineered cyclic diguanylate metabolism, was applied to a continuous biofilm process for the production of (S)-styrene oxide. Cells of the mutant P.  taiwanensis VLB120ΔCeGFP Δ04710, showing the same specific activity as the wild type, adhered s

SUBMITTER: Schmutzler K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5481534 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature