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JOURNAL OF FUNGI
卷 9, 期 7, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/jof9070714
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optimization; pigment; corn steep liquor; molasses; vinasse; melanin; Aspergillus nidulans
Fungal pigments, specifically DOPA-melanin produced by the MEL1 mutant of Aspergillus nidulans, show potential for various applications. This study aimed to optimize the production of melanin by evaluating different agro-industrial by-products as substrates for fungal growth. The optimized composition of the culture medium led to a 2.25-fold increase in melanin production compared to the previous condition, making large-scale production economically viable for future biotechnological applications.
Fungal pigments, including melanin, are recognized as promising materials for biomedical, environmental, and technological applications. In previous studies, we have demonstrated that the DOPA-melanin produced by the MEL1 mutant of Aspergillus nidulans exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities without any cytotoxic or mutagenic effects, suggesting its potential use in pharmaceuticals. In order to increase the yield of this pigment and reduce the costs of its large-scale production, the present study aimed to evaluate agro-industrial by-products, sugarcane molasses, vinasse, and corn steep liquor as inexpensive substrates for fungal growth using experimental design methodology. According to the results obtained, the optimal composition of the culture medium was 0.81% (v/v) vinasse and 1.62% (w/v) glucose, which promoted a greater production of melanin (225.39 & PLUSMN; 4.52 mg g(-1) of biomass), representing a 2.25-fold increase compared with the condition before optimization (100.32 mg.g(-1) of biomass). Considering the amount of biomass obtained in the optimized condition, it was possible to obtain a total melanin production of 1 g L-1. Therefore, this formulation of a less complex and low-cost culture medium composition makes the large-scale process economically viable for future biotechnological applications of melanin produced by A. nidulans.
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