Caseinolytic activity ofLactococcus lactis subsp. lactis: study of different culture media

Summary Different caseinolytic activity levels ofLactococcus lactis subsp.lactis IFPL 367 were obtained depending upon the culture medium tested. Activity on the-casein fraction was in all cases higher than activity on other casein fractions. The highest activity level was recorded for bacterial cells cultured in a casein-based medium that also contained 0.1% yeast extract, 20 mmol/CaCl₂, and 1% lactose. The effect of the components of the growth media on the proteolytic activity of the bacterial strain employed in the experiment is also discussed.

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Caseinolytische Aktivität vonLactococcus lactis subsp. lactis: Einfluß des Nachweismediums

Zusammenfassung Die verschiedene caseinolytische Aktivität ist von dem Nachweismedium abhängig. Die-Casein-Aktivität der Kultur war in jedem Fall größer als die Aktivität der anderen Casein-Fraktionen. Die höchste Aktivität wurde beim Wachstum in einem Casein-Nährboden mit 0,1% Hefeextrakt, 20 mmol CaCl₂ und 1% Lactose gefunden. Der Einfluß des Nährbodens auf die proteolytische Aktivität der untersuchten Keime wurde ebenfalls ermittelt.

     

Peptidase and proteinase activity ofLactococcus lactis,Lactobacillus casei andLactobacillus plantarum

The proteolytic system of several non-commercial strains of lactococci and lactobacilli that were isolated directly from traditional-Spanish, semi-hard, goats' milk cheese was studied. The aminopeptidase, X-prolyldipeptidyl aminopeptidase, dipeptidase and proteinase activity of these new strains was measured for the cytoplasmic, cell-wall/membrane and spontaneously released fractions. The aminopeptidase activity was exclusively intracellular and higher forLactobacillus casei subsp.casei than forLactococcus lactis subsp.lactis. Lactobacillus plantarum showed higher dipeptidase activity thanL. casei. The highest level of proteinase activity was recorded for the cell-wallmembrane fraction ofLactococcus lactis subsp.lactis IFPL 359, and was higher on β-casein than on α_s-casein for all the strains studied. These results suggest some different contribution of these strains to the proteolysis of cheese during ripening and they seem to complement each other when used together in the starter culture.     

The effect of lactose, NaCl and an aero/anaerobic environment on the tyrosine decarboxylase activity of Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris and Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis

The aim of this work was to study, under model conditions, combined effects of the concentration of lactose (0-1% w/v), NaCl (0-2% w/v) and aero/anaerobiosis on the growth and tyramine production in 3 strains of Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis and 2 strains of L. lactis subsp. cremoris. The levels of the factors tested were chosen with respect to the conditions which can occur during the real process of natural cheese production, including the culture temperature (10 ± 1 °C). In all strains tested, tyrosine decarboxylation was most influenced by NaCl concentration; the highest production of tyramine was obtained within the culture with the highest (2% w/v) salt concentration applied. Two of the strains L. lactis subsp. lactis produced tyramine only in broth with the highest NaCl concentration tested. In the remaining 3 strains of L. lactis, tyramine was detected under all conditions applied. The tested concentration of lactose and aero/anaerobiosis had a less significant effect on tyramine decarboxylation. However, it was also found that at the same concentrations of NaCl and lactose, a higher amount of tyramine was detected under anaerobic conditions. In all strains tested, tyramine decarboxylation started during the active growth phase of the cells.     

乳酸乳球菌乳酸亚种产丁二酮的优化研究

分别研究了10种不同因素对乳酸乳球菌乳酸亚种产生丁二酮含量的影响。实验结果表明,各因素产生丁二酮最高量的条件分别为:培养温度为37℃,凝乳后0h,后熟12h,培养基pH调节为5.6,培养基中添加柠檬酸的量为0.15%;培养基中添加Vc的量为0.01%,培养基中添加金属离子的量分别为Mg2+0.03%、Cu2+0.02%、Mn2+0%,培养基中添加甘氨酸的量为0.2%,培养基中添加碳水化合物的量分别为葡萄糖为0%、蔗糖为0%;随着基质浓度增加丁二酮产量也随之增加。     

Characterization of bacteriocins from two Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis isolates

In this study, bacteriocins from two Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis isolates from raw milk samples in Turkey designated OC1 and OC2, respectively, were characterized and identified. The activity spectra of the bacteriocins were determined by using different indicator bacteria including Listeria, Bacillus and Staphylococcus spp. Bacteriocins were tested for their sensitivity to different enzymes, heat treatments and pH values. Loss of bacteriocin activities after alpha-amylase treatment suggested that they form aggregates with carbohydrates. Molecular masses of the purified bacteriocins were determined by SDS-PAGE. PCR amplification was carried out with specific primers for the detection of their structural genes. As a result of these studies, the two bacteriocins were characterized as nisin and lacticin 481, respectively. Examination of plasmid contents of the isolates and the results of plasmid curing and conjugation experiments showed that in L. lactis subsp. lactis OC1 strain the 39.7-kb plasmid is responsible for nisin production, lactose fermentation and proteolytic activity, whereas the 16.0-kb plasmid is responsible for lacticin 481 production and lactose fermentation in L. lactis subsp. lactis OC2 strain.     

镉胁迫下泡菜乳酸乳球菌的形态变化

通过扫描电镜和透射电镜分别观察不同质量浓度水平的Cd2+对泡菜乳酸乳球菌（Lactococcus lactis subsp.lactis）细胞的影响,扫描电镜结果显示：Cd2+质量浓度在0、10 mg/L时,泡菜乳酸乳球菌呈椭圆形、表面光滑、菌体生长繁殖旺盛,随着Cd2+质量浓度的增加菌体细胞表面产生白色颗粒状物质、菌体细胞存活数量大幅下降（OD600 nm值由1.336下降到0.515）。当添加200 mg/L Cd2+时,几乎没有见到明显的菌体、显示有少量棱形晶状物。透射电镜结果显示：当Cd2+质量浓度为0～50 mg/L时泡菜乳酸乳球菌结构完整、细胞内容物分布均、菌体生长较为正常,当菌体暴露于100、200 mg/L Cd2+时菌体细胞出现异常现象,如细胞破裂、内容物从薄膜穿孔中释放、质壁分离等。两类电镜结果均表明：在低质量浓度Cd2+（≤50 mg/L）胁迫下,对泡菜乳酸乳球菌的生长几乎不产生影响,添加Cd2+质量浓度上升到100、200 mg/L时泡菜乳酸乳球菌正常生长受到抑制。     

Citrate metabolism in Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis var. diacetylactis strains

The formation of diacetyl, acetoin, 2,3-butylene glycol, acetaldehyde, ethanol and lactic acid during 24 h of cultivation in milk with 0.19 and 0.5 % of citrate has been studied. Depending on the strain, bacteria produced 1.5 - 1.9 mg of diacetyl, 212 - 311 mg of acetoin and 137 - 156 mg of butylene glycol in 1 1 milk. An increase of the citrate concentration in milk to 0.5 % resulted in an increase in the production of diacetyl from 58 to 74 % and of acetoin by 2.8 - 3.7 times. The strains of distinct activity of acetoin reductase produced in these conditions 2.3 - 2.7 times as much as 2,3-butylene glycol. The recovery of citrate in the from of C₄-compounds ranged from 76 to 98 %, yet barely 0.18 - 0.44 % in the from of diacetyl. Increased concentration of citrate in milk stimulated the production of diacetyl and acetaldehyde to the similar extent, thereby it did not result in the deterioration of organoleptic qualities of starters and milk products. Within the doses used citrate did not significantly affect growth and acidifying activity of the bacteria.     

乳酸乳球菌细胞壁蛋白酶的分离纯化

本研究确定了分离纯化乳酸乳球菌细胞壁蛋白酶(CEP)的最佳技术路线.用裂解液(50mmol/L Tris-HCI,2mmol/L EDTA-Na2,100mmol/L NaCl,0.5%Tritonx-100,1mg/ml溶菌酶,pH8.5)悬浮菌体(20ml/g),37℃下保温3h,离心后取上清液即为粗酶液.粗酶液通过45%硫酸铵沉淀,DEAE-Sephadcx A-25和Sephacryl-S-300 HR两步层析,可以得到纯化的细胞壁蛋白酶.蛋白酶提纯倍数达到74.048%,最后回收率为14.865%,PAGE电泳检测为一条带,SDS-PAGE检测蛋白酶为单体结构,分子量大约为53kD.用纯化后CEP酶解乳清蛋白,酶解液ACE抑制率为45%.     

乳酸乳球菌胞外多糖磷酸化的工艺优化

采用单因素和正交试验,对乳酸乳球菌胞外多糖的磷酸化工艺进行研究,探讨磷酸盐用量、反应温度、反应时间、反应pH值对乳酸乳球菌胞外多糖最终PO43-接枝量的影响。所得的乳酸乳菌球菌胞外多糖磷酸化的工艺优化条件为：胞外多糖与磷酸盐质量比为6:1、温度90℃、时间4h、pH6.0,此条件下所得PO43-的接枝量为1.639mg/g。     

乳酸乳球菌KLDS4.0325的B族维生素生物合成途径分析

为了探究乳酸乳球菌KLDS4.0325的B族维生素合成潜力,利用各类B族维生素生物合成途径的相关蛋白序列针对该菌株的氨基酸序列进行同源性搜索,并与其他9 株乳酸乳球菌的叶酸生物合成途径进行比较分析。结果表明：与参考菌株相比,乳酸乳球菌KLDS4.0325具有较为完整的叶酸和核黄素合成途径编码基因,在基因水平上可以有效合成叶酸和核黄素,具有相当大的工业潜能。     

Isolation of halotolerant Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis from intestinal tract of coastal fish

We isolated lactic acid bacteria from the intestinal tract of the pufferfish Takifugu niphobles caught in Shimoda, Shizuoka, Japan by using MRS broth prepared with 50% seawater. Additional screening was carried out using phenotypic tests such as Gram staining, cell morphology, catalase, oxidase and fermentation of glucose. Subsequently 227 isolates screened by the phenotypic tests were subjected to species-specific PCR for Lactococcus lactis, resulting in four positive isolates. The 16S rRNA gene sequences from three isolates were highly similar to that of L. lactis subsp. lactis (DNA database accession number M58837), while that of one isolate was identical to that of Leuconostoc mesenteroides (AB023246). These isolates were characterized by API 50 CH for carbohydrate fermentation and other phenotypic criteria for salt tolerance, and the characteristics were compared with those of L. lactis subsp. lactis from a cheese starter culture. The carbohydrate fermentation profiles of these isolates were characteristic of L. lactis subsp. lactis strains, whereas the tolerance of these isolates to salt was higher than that of L. lactis subsp. lactis from the cheese starter culture: the new L. lactis isolates showed high salt tolerance in MRS-agar plates containing 200% seawater or 6% sodium chloride. This is the first report of the isolation of halotolerant strains of L. lactis subsp. lactis from a marine environment.     

Antimicrobial potential of immobilized Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis ATCC 11454 against selected bacteria

Immobilization of living cells of lactic acid bacteria could be an alternative or complementary method of immobilizing organic acids and bacteriocins and inhibit undesirable bacteria in foods. This study evaluated the inhibition potential of immobilized Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis ATCC 11454 on selected bacteria by a modified method of the agar spot test. L. lactis was immobilized in calcium alginate (1 to 2%)-whey protein concentrate (0 and 1%) beads. The antimicrobial potential of immobilized L. lactis was evaluated in microbiological media against pathogenic bacteria (Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus aureus) or Pseudomonas putida, a natural meat contaminant, and against seven gram-positive bacteria used as indicator strains. Results obtained in this study indicated that immobilized L. lactis inhibited the growth of S. aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus curvatus, Lactobacillus sakei, Kocuria varians, and Pediococcus acidilactici. Only 4 h of incubation at 35 degrees C resulted in a clear inhibition zone around the beads that increased with time. With the addition of 10 mM of a chelating agent (EDTA) to the media, results showed growth inhibition of E. coli; however, P. putida and Salmonella Typhi were unaffected by this treatment. These results indicate that immobilized lactic acid bacteria strains can be successfully used to produce nisin and inhibit bacterial growth in semisolid synthetic media.     

乳酸乳球菌富硒及其硒多糖抗氧化活性研究

对乳酸乳球菌富硒工艺进行优化以及对其最优条件下提取的硒多糖抗氧化活性研究,结果表明:接种量、培养时间、亚硒酸钠浓度是影响乳酸乳球菌富硒量的主要因素;当接种量8%,培养时间24h,亚硒酸钠浓度14μg/mL,温度37℃,pH6.6时,乳酸乳球菌的有机硒转化率为59.87%。当最优条件下提取的硒多糖浓度达2mg/mL时,硒多糖对羟自由基和超氧阴离子的清除率为78%和59%,较同等条件下多糖的清除率分别提高了19%和18%。      

Is thermotolerance correlated to heat-shock protein synthesis in Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis?

Exposure of Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis cells to a heat shock at 40 degrees C for 30 min induces thermotolerance, the increased ability of bacterial cells to survive exposure to lethal temperature (52 degrees C for 25 min). This transient state of thermal resistance is accompanied, as in Escherichia coli, by the synthesis of a new set of specific proteins termed heat-shock proteins (Hsps). Pre-treatment of the bacterial cells by antibiotics (streptomycin, spiramycin, kanamycin and erythromycin) known to act on translation, induces the major Hsps synthesis but no thermal protection; conversely, puromycin and amino acid analogues treatments, known to produce abnormal and incomplete peptides, triggers the thermotolerance state without inducing significant Hsps synthesis. These results demonstrate that heat-shock response and induced thermotolerance are not tightly correlated phenomena in L. lactis subsp. lactis.     

乳酸乳球菌乳酸亚种高产胆盐水解酶发酵条件的优化研究

本文利用从藏灵菇中筛选的产胆盐水解酶的乳酸乳球菌乳酸亚种(Lactococcuslactissubsp.lactis)研究提高酶活力的环境因素。针对主要影响胆盐水解酶合成的四个因素,采用四因素三水平L9(34)正交试验确定了高产胆盐水解酶优化发酵条件:葡萄糖添加量为3%、大豆蛋白胨添加量为2%、发酵温度为37℃、接种量为2%。在优化条件下,胆盐水解酶活力是优化前的11.84倍。     

乳酸乳球菌乳酸亚种的m6A甲基化差异研究

乳酸乳球菌乳酸亚种是常用的工业发酵剂菌种,具有较高的经济价值.乳酸乳球菌乳酸亚种BL19与IMAU10978的发酵特性存在较大差异,其中BL19具有良好发酵特性.本文比较2株存在明显发酵特性差异的乳酸乳球菌乳酸亚种BL19与IMAU10978,从基因组与m6A甲基化角度探究2株菌的发酵差异化特性.通过单分子实时(SMR...     

鼠李糖乳杆菌发酵生产L-乳酸培养基的优化

对鼠李糖乳杆菌发酵生产L-乳酸的发酵培养基组成进行了研究;通过正交实验得到最佳氮源组合为酵母粉5g/L,蛋白胨10g/L,牛肉膏15g/L;生长因子实验表明,番茄汁和白菜汁的添加量各为10%时,L-乳酸的产量最高;葡萄糖、吐温80、生长因子和氮源的四因素正交实验表明,最佳培养基组成为葡萄糖160g/L,酵母粉5g/L,蛋白胨10g/L,牛肉膏15g/L,吐温80 lmL/L,番茄汁50mL/L,白菜汁50mL/L.用该培养基发酵所得L-乳酸的产量高达143.6g/L,得率为89.8%.     

Volatile compounds and aroma of Hispánico cheese manufactured using lacticin 481-producing Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis INIA 639 as an adjunct culture

Lacticin 481-producing Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis INIA 639 (BP), bacteriocin-nonproducing L. lactis subsp. lactis INIA 437 (BNP), or a combination of both strains were used as mesophilic cultures for Hispánico cheese manufacture. A Lactobacillus helveticus (LH) culture of high aminopeptidase activity, sensitive to lacticin 481, was used as thermophilic culture. Three batches (BP+LH, BNP+LH, and BNP+BP+LH cheeses) were made in duplicate experiments. Ethanol, 1-propanol, and three ethyl esters reached their highest levels in BP+LH cheese, whereas acetic acid, five ketones, and two alkanes were at their maximum levels in BNP+LH cheese. Higher levels of acetaldehyde and three branched chain aldehydes were found in BNP+BP+LH cheese than in the other two cheeses. Aroma quality and aroma intensity scores were higher for BP+LH and BNP+BP+LH cheeses than for BNP+LH cheese.