The present invention relates to a new semi-continuous cascade system (SCCS) for the production of pantothenate by fermentation. This process provides an improved volumetric productivity and enhanced pantothenate yield. This is achieved by the new fermentation process using the semi-continuous cascade system, which comprises a setup of at least 2 fermentation tanks interconnected in a row. Fermentation is carried out in these tanks applying feeding profiles able to modulate Carbon/Nitrogen/Phosphor (C/N/P) at levels that keeps central metabolism active but allows enough C/N for production. Fermented medium transfers are performed from one tank into the next tank in an attempt to extend its biocatalitic activity for additional reaction time (Δt) before being harvested. Medium withdrawals are performed from the tanks into a separated tank and subjected to downstream operations. The medium transfers and medium withdrawals are calculated according to the present invention so that the volume in each tank remains within a set target +/- 10%. This invention also discloses that glutamate in the presence of ammonia ions improve the utilization of the N-sources.
本发明涉及一种通过发酵生产
泛酸盐的新型半连续级联系统(SCCS)。该工艺提高了容积生产率和
泛酸产量。这是通过使用半连续级联系统的新发酵工艺实现的,该系统由至少 2 个相互连接的发酵罐组成。发酵在这些发酵罐中进行,采用的进料方式能够调节碳/氮/
磷(C/N/P)的
水平,既能保持中央代谢的活性,又能为生产提供足够的碳/氮。发酵
培养基从一个培养槽转移到下一个培养槽,以延长其
生物催化活性,并在收获前延长反应时间(Δt)。介质从储罐提取到一个分离的储罐,然后进行下游操作。根据本发明对
培养基转移和
培养基提取进行计算,使每个罐中的容积保持在设定目标 +/- 10% 的范围内。本发明还揭示了
氨离子存在下的谷
氨酸可提高氮源的利用率。