Biotechnology Bulletin ›› 2025, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (11): 153-165.doi: 10.13560/j.cnki.biotech.bull.1985.2025-0738

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Identification of a High-yielding Vitamin B 13Acinetobacter Strain and Optimization of Its Fermentation Conditions

ZHANG Yan-hua1(), QU Wen-long1, DAI Wen-jing1, ZHANG Rui-ning1, LIU Yu-hong2, WANG De-pei1, XUE Xian-li1()   

  1. 1.College of Biological Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457
    2.College of Animal Science and Technology, Foshan University, Foshan 528225
  • Received:2025-07-10 Online:2025-11-26 Published:2025-12-09
  • Contact: XUE Xian-li E-mail:15265221256@163.com;xuexianli@tust.edu.cn

Abstract:

Objective To isolate and screen a strain of Acinetobacter sp. WJ01 capable of naturally synthesizing vitamin B13 from the microbial resources of the coastal waters in Tianjin Binhai New Area, and to establish its optimal fermentation conditions. Method Strain WJ01 was subjected to screening, identification, and analysis of physiological and biochemical characteristics. The acid-producing substances were analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), ultraviolet (UV) scanning spectroscopy, infrared (IR) spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. Single-factor experiments and orthogonal tests were performed to optimize the seed culture medium and fermentation medium. Finally, a scale-up experiment was conducted in a 5-L fermenter. Result Acinetobacter sp. WJ01 was identified as a Gram-negative bacterium highly sensitive to the antibiotics ciprofloxacin (CIP), levofloxacin (LEV), minocycline (MI), and doxycycline (DO). Multiple spectroscopic analyses combined with the molecular formula C5H4N2O4 confirmed that strain WJ01 is an Acinetobacter strain capable of producing VB13. The optimal seed culture parameters were: pH 7.0, temperature 37 ℃, shaking speed 180 r/min, and seed growth time 24 h. The optimal fermentation parameters were: CaCO₃ 6%, inoculum size 2%, temperature 35 ℃, and shaking speed 200 r/min. Using a 5-L fermenter, the VB13 yield reached 112.46 g/L at 80 h, with a fermentation intensity of 1.49 g/L/h and a sugar-acid conversion rate of 0.76 g/g. Conclusion Acinetobacter sp. WJ01 provides an excellent microbial strain for the production of VB13 via fermentation.

Key words: Vitamin B13, HPLC, culture medium optimization, culture condition optimization, fermenter cultivation