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Process for the production of α-glycerophosphate oxidase

Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1978-01-03
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Granted: 1979-08-28
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Expires: 1998-01-03
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Abstract

Abstract An improved process for producing alpha -glycerophosphate oxidase provides yields of more than 1500 U per liter. The enzyme is produced by growing a member of the family Lactobacillaceae in a medium comprising pyruvate and an inducer for alpha -glycerophosphate oxidase. In the preferred embodiment, a medium comprising a mixture of glucose and pyruvate as carbon sources provides a synergistic effect on the production of alpha -glycerophosphate oxidase.

Inventors

  • 👤 Prakash S. Masurekar
  • 👤 Charles T. Goodhue

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-28 14:59
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12N; C12N9/00; C12N9/0004; C12N9/0006; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S435/00; Y10S435/8215; Y10S435/822; Y10S435/853; Y10S435/856; Y10S435/857; Y10S435/885

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim 43 words
A method for producing useful enzyme from a member of the family Lactobacillaceae, said member being capable of producing α-glycerophosphate oxidase, said method comprising growing said member in a nutrient medium comprising pyruvate and an inducer for α-glycerophosphate oxidase and extracting said enzyme.
Claim 2
Independent Claim 43 words
A method for producing useful enzyme from a member of the family Lactobacillaceae, said member being capable of producing α-glycerophosphate oxidase, said method comprising growing said member in a nutrient medium comprising pyruvate and an inducer for α-glycerophosphate oxidase and extracting said enzyme.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 48 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the member of the family Lactobacillaceae is selected from the group consisting of Streptococcus faecalis, Streptococcus cremoris, Streptococcus salivarius, Streptococcus faecium, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus delbrueckii, Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus pentoaceticus, Lactobacillus lactis, Lactobacillus buchneri, Lactobacillus leichmannii, Leuconostoc mesenteroides, and Pediococcus cerevisiae.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 11 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the medium further comprises glucose.
Claim 5
Independent Claim 34 words
A method for producing α-glycerophosphate oxidase by growing Streptococcus faecalis, comprising growing Streptococcus faecalis in a medium comprising pyruvate and an inducer for α-glycerophosphate oxidase to roduce α-glycerophosphate oxidase and extracting the α-glycerophosphate oxidase.
Claim 6
Independent Claim 34 words
A method for producing α-glycerophosphate oxidase by growing Streptococcus faecalis, comprising growing Streptococcus faecalis in a medium comprising pyruvate and an inducer for α-glycerophosphate oxidase to roduce α-glycerophosphate oxidase and extracting the α-glycerophosphate oxidase.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 28 words
The method of claim 4, wherein said inducer is selected from the group consisting of glycerol; 3-methoxy-1,2-propanediol; 1,3-propanediol; 1,2-propanediol; 2,3-butanediol; 1,2,4-butanetriol; monoacetin; 1-monopropionin; 1-monobutyrin; monostearin; monoolein; and trilaurin.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 25 words
The method of claim 4, wherein said inducer is present in an amount of from about 1.0 to about 10 grams per liter of medium.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 22 words
The method of claim 4, wherein the medium comprises from about 0.5 to about 3.0 grams of pyruvate per liter of medium.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 28 words
The method of claim 4, wherein said method includes adding to said medium inorganic salts and vitamins in an amount effective to increase the production of α-glycerophosphate oxidase.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 13 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the inorganic salts are Salt Solution PYS.
Claim 12
Independent Claim 96 words
A method for producing α-glycerophosphate oxidase by growing Streptococcus faecalis, comprising growing cells of Streptococcus faecalis ATCC 12755 in a medium comprising from about 0.5 to about 3.0 grams of pyruvate, from about 2.0 to about 5.0 grams of an α-glycerophosphate oxidase inducer selected from glycerol, monoacetin, or 1-monobutyrin, from about 1.0 to about 20 grams of yeast extract, from about 5 to about 20 grams of a protein hydrolysate, and at least about 3.0 grams of K 2 HPO 4 per liter of medium; and extracting the α-glycerophosphate oxidase to obtain an α-glycerophosphate oxidase preparation.
Claim 13
Independent Claim 96 words
A method for producing α-glycerophosphate oxidase by growing Streptococcus faecalis, comprising growing cells of Streptococcus faecalis ATCC 12755 in a medium comprising from about 0.5 to about 3.0 grams of pyruvate, from about 2.0 to about 5.0 grams of an α-glycerophosphate oxidase inducer selected from glycerol, monoacetin, or 1-monobutyrin, from about 1.0 to about 20 grams of yeast extract, from about 5 to about 20 grams of a protein hydrolysate, and at least about 3.0 grams of K 2 HPO 4 per liter of medium; and extracting the α-glycerophosphate oxidase to obtain an α-glycerophosphate oxidase preparation.
Claim 14
Independent Claim 35 words
A method for producing α-glycerophosphate oxidase by growing Streptococcus faecalis, comprising growing Streptococcus faecalis in a medium comprising glucose, pyruvate, and an inducer for α-glycerophosphate oxidase to produce α-glycerophosphate oxidase and extracting the α-glycerophosphate oxidase.
Claim 15
Independent Claim 35 words
A method for producing α-glycerophosphate oxidase by growing Streptococcus faecalis, comprising growing Streptococcus faecalis in a medium comprising glucose, pyruvate, and an inducer for α-glycerophosphate oxidase to produce α-glycerophosphate oxidase and extracting the α-glycerophosphate oxidase.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 25 words
The method of claim 11 wherein said inducer is present in an amount of from about 1.0 to about 10 grams per liter of medium.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 36 words
The method of claim 11 wherein the medium comprises from about 0.5 to about 3.0 grams of glucose per liter of medium and from about 0.5 to about 2.0 grams of pyruvate per liter of medium.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 28 words
The method of claim 11 wherein said method includes adding to said medium inorganic salts and vitamins in an amount effective to increase the production of α-glycerophosphate oxidase.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 13 words
The method of claim 14 wherein the inorganic salts are Salt Solution PYS.
Claim 20
Independent Claim 105 words
A method for producing α-glycerophosphate oxidase by growing Streptococcus faecalis, comprising growing cells of Streptococcus faecalis ATCC 12755 in a medium comprising from about 0.5 to about 3.0 grams of glucose, from about 0.5 to about 2.0 grams of pyruvate, from about 2.0 to about 5.0 grams of an α-glycerophosphate oxidase inducer selected from glycerol, monoacetin, or 1-monobutyrin, from about 1.0 to about 20 grams of yeast extract, from about 5 to about 20 grams of a protein hydrolysate, and at least about 3.0 grams of K 2 HPO 4 per liter of medium; and extracting the α-glycerophosphate oxidase to obtain an α-glycerophosphate oxidase preparation.
Claim 21
Independent Claim 105 words
A method for producing α-glycerophosphate oxidase by growing Streptococcus faecalis, comprising growing cells of Streptococcus faecalis ATCC 12755 in a medium comprising from about 0.5 to about 3.0 grams of glucose, from about 0.5 to about 2.0 grams of pyruvate, from about 2.0 to about 5.0 grams of an α-glycerophosphate oxidase inducer selected from glycerol, monoacetin, or 1-monobutyrin, from about 1.0 to about 20 grams of yeast extract, from about 5 to about 20 grams of a protein hydrolysate, and at least about 3.0 grams of K 2 HPO 4 per liter of medium; and extracting the α-glycerophosphate oxidase to obtain an α-glycerophosphate oxidase preparation.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 28 words
The method of claim 16 wherein said method includes adding inorganic salts and vitamins to the medium in an amount effective to increase the production of α-glycerophosphate oxidase.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 23 words
The method of claim 16 wherein the method includes controlling the temperature of the medium at about 30° C. while growing the cells.

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