Monascus sp. 의 적색색소생성에 대한 용존산소량의 영향

이차대사산물의 생산에 영향을 미치는 인자 중 통기성의 조절을 통한 Monascus 적색색소의 생산을 증가 시켰다. 높은 산소공급조절은 균체량을 증가 시켰으며, 낮은 산소공급조절은 고농도의 적색색소를 생산하였다. 따라서, 산소 공급량의 조절을 통하여 적색색소 생합성 과정을 활성화 시킬 수 있다.

In general, pigment production can be influenced by the medium composition, pH and physical factors such as aeration, agitation, and visible light. The influence of gaseous environments on the pigment production by Monascus purpureus ATCC 16365 was investigated by controlling the DO (dissolved oxygen) concentration through aeration and agitation. When the DO concentration was controlled below 20%, the production of red pigment significantly increased whereas the biomass production decreased. Therefore, the dissolved oxygen concentration could significantly affect the biosynthesis of red pigment as a secondary metabolite by a wild-type filamentous fungus under the anaerobic condition. The results indicate a high potential of enhancing the productivity of the red pigment as a secondary metabolite through controlling the DO concentration.