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Production of hepatitis B core antigen in a stirred tank bioreactor: the influence of temperature and agitation

  • Beng Ti Tey
  • , Mung Ing Chua
  • , Ghee Sung Chua
  • , Michelle Yeen Tan Ng
  • , Dayang Radiah Awang Biak
  • , Wen Siang Tan
  • , Tau Chuan Ling

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Abstract

The influence of temperature and agitation on the growth of Escherichia coli expressing hepatitis B core antigen (HBcAg) in stirred tank bioreactor were investigated. The highest specific growth rate for E. coli (0.844 h-1) was achieved at a temperature of 37°C and an agitation speed of 250 rpm. The activation energy for the growth of the E. coli strain W31101Q in the stirred tank bioreactor was estimated to be 11 kcal/mol. The highest protein yield was achieved at a temperature of 44°C and an agitation speed of 250 rpm. The relative protein concentration at 44°C is 30 and 6% higher compared to that at 30 and 37°C, respectively.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)164-167
Number of pages4
JournalBiotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering
Volume11
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2006
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Agitation speed
  • Bioreactor
  • E. coli
  • HBcAg
  • Temperature

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