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e-ISSN: 2278-3008, p-ISSN:2319-7676. Volume 6, Issue 2 (May. – Jun. 2013), PP 50-52
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Isolation and Characterization of Thermostable Protease
Producing Bacteria from Soap Industry Effluent.
Shivangi Thakur 1
, Dr. Ela Tiwari 2
Research Scholar & Prof.Dept. of Botany
1,2
(Dept. of Botany Govt.Girls.Auto.P.G.College,Saugor ,M.P.)
Abstract: This study is a search for potential thermostable protease producing strain. Among nine protease
producing strains screened from soap industry effluent, one was selected as promising thermostable protease
producer and identified as Bacillus subtilis. The activity of the protease produced by this organism is stable up
to 70ºC. The optimum yield was achieved after 48 hours of culture, at 65ºC with the pH 8.0. The maximum
protease activity was observed at 65ºC and at pH 8.0.
Key Words: Thermostable protease; Bacillus subtilis; Soap industry effluent.
I. Introduction
The industrial enzyme represents a major part of the global enzyme business and it has grown about
Dollar 1.4 US billion annually. The scope of Industrial enzymes is growing because they (i) offer less polluting
processes than chemical catalyst (ii) perform reactions with higher specificity than chemical catalyst and (iii)
perform reaction for which chemical catalyst are not known (Claivielle et al. 1996). Among these enzymes,
protease is the most important enzyme and accounts for about 60% of the total worldwide sale (Gupta et al.
2002). With respect of properties of this enzyme and its capacity for degradation of different protein source,
these proteases having a long history of application in different industries viz. detergents, food-brewing (Jany et
al. 1986, Lerch et al. 1993),meat tenderization, baking, manufacture of soya products, diary, leather (Eaton et al.
1995, Goel et al 1998) . Mostly, all industrial processes are carried out at higher temperature where normal
enzymes become unstable (Amann et al. 1995, Egelseer et al. 1995. Therefore, there is an ample scope for
searching thermostable proteases which can resist the changes in environmental conditions in which they are
supposed to work in industries. A number of bacteria have been newly isolated from the hot springs over past
few years (Haki et al. 2003, Azeredo et al. 1998). However, information on extra-cellular proteolytic enzyme
producing bacteria from non-thermal source has been scarce so far. In pursuit for the search of potential
thermostable protease producing bacteria from soap industry effluent because of its content of natural proteins
(Beveridge et al. 1999, Frolund et al. 1995, Martinez et al. 1996).The extra cellular thermostable protease and its
features suggest its application in detergent industry which generally use protease synthesized by chemical
methods.
II. Materials And Methods
Collections of samples: The protein rich samples were collected from soap industries of Saugor, Madhya
Pradesh, India. Effluent samples were stored in a cold chamber at 4ºC for future use.
Isolation of thermostable protein producing bacteria : Enumeration of total heterotrophic population from
sample was performed by dilution agar plating technique. The grown colonies are checked for their protease
producing capability by inoculating them in autoclaved skimmed milk medium and incubated at 37ºC for 24-48
h. Depending on the diameter of the clear zone around the colonies, nine protease producing bacteria were
selected and were maintained by streaking them onto agar slant and storing them at 4ºC in the refrigerator.
Further, they were checked for the thermal stability. All the nine cultures was inoculated in nine different
Erlenmeyer flasks containing 50mL Nutrient broth each and incubated at 50ºC for 36 hours in water bath shaker.
After the incubation period 1ml of broth was plated in casein-agar plate and the remaining broth was incubated
at 60ºC. This method was followed up to 80ºC. Plates were observed for getting the thermostable protease
producing bacteria (Nybroe et al.1992).
Identification of the isolated bacteria: Gram staining, spore staining, negative staining and biochemical tests
were done to identify the isolated bacteria. The following tests which were done for this purpose are Methyl red
test, Triple Sugar Iron test, Indole test, Catalase test, Nitrate reduction test, Hydrolysis of starch and citrate
utilization test.
Determination of the protease activity: Protease activity was determined and the method was adopted from
Bhosale et al. (1995) using casein as the substrate. Enzyme solution was added to 3.0 ml of substrate solution
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and the mixture was incubated at 65ºC for 20 min. The reaction was stopped by addition of 3.2ml of TCA
mixture and kept at 65ºC for 30 minute followed by filtration. The absorbance of the filtrate was measured by
spectrophotometer at 280nm. One unit of protease activity is defined as the amount of enzyme required to
produce 1μg (micro gram) of tyrosine per hour under the condition described (Nybroe et al. 1992). Each data
point is the average of at least three determinations.
Optimization of enzyme activity : The effect of pH and temperature on the rate of reaction was studied by
assaying elute in the range of pH 5.0 to 10.0 and in the following temperature from 50ºC to 75ºC (figure 1 and
figure 2).
III. Results And Discussion
A new thermostable protease producing bacteria was isolated from soap industry effluent and the
stability was checked (Table 1). It showed excellent growth at 65ºC on nutrient medium. The widest zone
diameter (1.3 cm) was obtained for this organism among the others screened and showed protease
activity of 133.8 IU/ml/hr. (IU= International units, ml=mili litre, hr=hour)
Table 1. Stability of the thermostable protease produced by the selected bacteria
Temperature (ºC) O.D at 280 nm Protease activity(IU/ml/hr)
50 0.987 86.4
55 1.134 98.4
60 1.378 118.4
65 1.533 133.8
70 1.339 107.6
75 0.228 21.6
The protease produced by this organism was found to withstand up to 70ºC. This organism was selected as the
thermostable protease producing bacteria. The growth profile showed that its lag phase lasted for 20 hrs. After
the lag phase protease started and the maximum protease production was observed in its late log phase, i.e., after
48 h. Preliminary experiments showed that the strain was Rod shaped, spore forming, gram positive bacteria. It
showed positive reaction for catalase, MR, VP, hydrolysis of starch, decomposition of citrate and negative
reactions for urease, indole, growth on Mc.Conkey agar and nitrate reduction. The morphology and the
biochemical data on the growth of the bacteria indicated that the bacteria belong to Bacillus species. However,
molecular study and ribotyping method will reveal the true identity of the bacteria. Though the protease showed
activity at wide range of pH 5.0 to 10.0, the optimum activity was found to be at pH of 8.0. The optimum
temperature for purified protein activity was 65ºC while it can withstand the temperature up to 70ºC (Fig 1 and
2).It thus became imperative to find new methods in order to decrease and/or re-use these wastes. The use of
proteases would also make it possible to reduce the use of harmful chemicals and wastes in the environment
because these chemicals can be replaced by these newly produced proteases. Thus, the present work
demonstrates the effectiveness of the production of thermostable proteases by thermophilic bacteria using
municipal waste water sludge as a culture medium. This would also reduce the quantity of sludge for final
disposal. The quantity of biosolids produced by community wastewater treatment plants can now be reduced by
reuse of them. Eventually, all biosolids can be recycled into new eco-friendly products like biopesticides,
bioplastics, biocatalysers or in any kind of biogas. It proves that high protease activity can be efficiently
extracted from activated sludge. Given the central role extracellular enzymes play in the process of organic
matter removal in wastewater treatment processes, and the mildness of the extraction procedure, the enzyme
thus extracted can serve as a good starting material for further detailed biochemical and molecular
characterization.
IV. Conclusion
It was concluded that the isolated Bacillus strain having potential to produce thermostable protease. In
general, thermostable protease producing bacteria was found in hot springs or any other thermal source.
However, the present study shows the existence of Bacillus strain which can produce industrially important
thermostable enzyme by existing in the non-thermal source such as soap effluent. The isolated strain can grow
in nutrient medium. The highest protease activity was achieved at pH 8.0 and temperature at 65ºC. Further
investigations are needed on genetic analysis of this Bacillus strain and structure elucidation of the purified
protein for industrial exploitation.
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Figure 1 Figure 2
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Isolation and Characterization of Thermostable Protease Producing Bacteria from Soap Industry Effluent

  • 1. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS) e-ISSN: 2278-3008, p-ISSN:2319-7676. Volume 6, Issue 2 (May. – Jun. 2013), PP 50-52 www.iosrjournals.org www.iosrjournals.org 50 | Page Isolation and Characterization of Thermostable Protease Producing Bacteria from Soap Industry Effluent. Shivangi Thakur 1 , Dr. Ela Tiwari 2 Research Scholar & Prof.Dept. of Botany 1,2 (Dept. of Botany Govt.Girls.Auto.P.G.College,Saugor ,M.P.) Abstract: This study is a search for potential thermostable protease producing strain. Among nine protease producing strains screened from soap industry effluent, one was selected as promising thermostable protease producer and identified as Bacillus subtilis. The activity of the protease produced by this organism is stable up to 70ºC. The optimum yield was achieved after 48 hours of culture, at 65ºC with the pH 8.0. The maximum protease activity was observed at 65ºC and at pH 8.0. Key Words: Thermostable protease; Bacillus subtilis; Soap industry effluent. I. Introduction The industrial enzyme represents a major part of the global enzyme business and it has grown about Dollar 1.4 US billion annually. The scope of Industrial enzymes is growing because they (i) offer less polluting processes than chemical catalyst (ii) perform reactions with higher specificity than chemical catalyst and (iii) perform reaction for which chemical catalyst are not known (Claivielle et al. 1996). Among these enzymes, protease is the most important enzyme and accounts for about 60% of the total worldwide sale (Gupta et al. 2002). With respect of properties of this enzyme and its capacity for degradation of different protein source, these proteases having a long history of application in different industries viz. detergents, food-brewing (Jany et al. 1986, Lerch et al. 1993),meat tenderization, baking, manufacture of soya products, diary, leather (Eaton et al. 1995, Goel et al 1998) . Mostly, all industrial processes are carried out at higher temperature where normal enzymes become unstable (Amann et al. 1995, Egelseer et al. 1995. Therefore, there is an ample scope for searching thermostable proteases which can resist the changes in environmental conditions in which they are supposed to work in industries. A number of bacteria have been newly isolated from the hot springs over past few years (Haki et al. 2003, Azeredo et al. 1998). However, information on extra-cellular proteolytic enzyme producing bacteria from non-thermal source has been scarce so far. In pursuit for the search of potential thermostable protease producing bacteria from soap industry effluent because of its content of natural proteins (Beveridge et al. 1999, Frolund et al. 1995, Martinez et al. 1996).The extra cellular thermostable protease and its features suggest its application in detergent industry which generally use protease synthesized by chemical methods. II. Materials And Methods Collections of samples: The protein rich samples were collected from soap industries of Saugor, Madhya Pradesh, India. Effluent samples were stored in a cold chamber at 4ºC for future use. Isolation of thermostable protein producing bacteria : Enumeration of total heterotrophic population from sample was performed by dilution agar plating technique. The grown colonies are checked for their protease producing capability by inoculating them in autoclaved skimmed milk medium and incubated at 37ºC for 24-48 h. Depending on the diameter of the clear zone around the colonies, nine protease producing bacteria were selected and were maintained by streaking them onto agar slant and storing them at 4ºC in the refrigerator. Further, they were checked for the thermal stability. All the nine cultures was inoculated in nine different Erlenmeyer flasks containing 50mL Nutrient broth each and incubated at 50ºC for 36 hours in water bath shaker. After the incubation period 1ml of broth was plated in casein-agar plate and the remaining broth was incubated at 60ºC. This method was followed up to 80ºC. Plates were observed for getting the thermostable protease producing bacteria (Nybroe et al.1992). Identification of the isolated bacteria: Gram staining, spore staining, negative staining and biochemical tests were done to identify the isolated bacteria. The following tests which were done for this purpose are Methyl red test, Triple Sugar Iron test, Indole test, Catalase test, Nitrate reduction test, Hydrolysis of starch and citrate utilization test. Determination of the protease activity: Protease activity was determined and the method was adopted from Bhosale et al. (1995) using casein as the substrate. Enzyme solution was added to 3.0 ml of substrate solution
  • 2. Isolation And Characterization Of Thermostable Protease Producing Bacteria From Soap Industry www.iosrjournals.org 51 | Page and the mixture was incubated at 65ºC for 20 min. The reaction was stopped by addition of 3.2ml of TCA mixture and kept at 65ºC for 30 minute followed by filtration. The absorbance of the filtrate was measured by spectrophotometer at 280nm. One unit of protease activity is defined as the amount of enzyme required to produce 1μg (micro gram) of tyrosine per hour under the condition described (Nybroe et al. 1992). Each data point is the average of at least three determinations. Optimization of enzyme activity : The effect of pH and temperature on the rate of reaction was studied by assaying elute in the range of pH 5.0 to 10.0 and in the following temperature from 50ºC to 75ºC (figure 1 and figure 2). III. Results And Discussion A new thermostable protease producing bacteria was isolated from soap industry effluent and the stability was checked (Table 1). It showed excellent growth at 65ºC on nutrient medium. The widest zone diameter (1.3 cm) was obtained for this organism among the others screened and showed protease activity of 133.8 IU/ml/hr. (IU= International units, ml=mili litre, hr=hour) Table 1. Stability of the thermostable protease produced by the selected bacteria Temperature (ºC) O.D at 280 nm Protease activity(IU/ml/hr) 50 0.987 86.4 55 1.134 98.4 60 1.378 118.4 65 1.533 133.8 70 1.339 107.6 75 0.228 21.6 The protease produced by this organism was found to withstand up to 70ºC. This organism was selected as the thermostable protease producing bacteria. The growth profile showed that its lag phase lasted for 20 hrs. After the lag phase protease started and the maximum protease production was observed in its late log phase, i.e., after 48 h. Preliminary experiments showed that the strain was Rod shaped, spore forming, gram positive bacteria. It showed positive reaction for catalase, MR, VP, hydrolysis of starch, decomposition of citrate and negative reactions for urease, indole, growth on Mc.Conkey agar and nitrate reduction. The morphology and the biochemical data on the growth of the bacteria indicated that the bacteria belong to Bacillus species. However, molecular study and ribotyping method will reveal the true identity of the bacteria. Though the protease showed activity at wide range of pH 5.0 to 10.0, the optimum activity was found to be at pH of 8.0. The optimum temperature for purified protein activity was 65ºC while it can withstand the temperature up to 70ºC (Fig 1 and 2).It thus became imperative to find new methods in order to decrease and/or re-use these wastes. The use of proteases would also make it possible to reduce the use of harmful chemicals and wastes in the environment because these chemicals can be replaced by these newly produced proteases. Thus, the present work demonstrates the effectiveness of the production of thermostable proteases by thermophilic bacteria using municipal waste water sludge as a culture medium. This would also reduce the quantity of sludge for final disposal. The quantity of biosolids produced by community wastewater treatment plants can now be reduced by reuse of them. Eventually, all biosolids can be recycled into new eco-friendly products like biopesticides, bioplastics, biocatalysers or in any kind of biogas. It proves that high protease activity can be efficiently extracted from activated sludge. Given the central role extracellular enzymes play in the process of organic matter removal in wastewater treatment processes, and the mildness of the extraction procedure, the enzyme thus extracted can serve as a good starting material for further detailed biochemical and molecular characterization. IV. Conclusion It was concluded that the isolated Bacillus strain having potential to produce thermostable protease. In general, thermostable protease producing bacteria was found in hot springs or any other thermal source. However, the present study shows the existence of Bacillus strain which can produce industrially important thermostable enzyme by existing in the non-thermal source such as soap effluent. The isolated strain can grow in nutrient medium. The highest protease activity was achieved at pH 8.0 and temperature at 65ºC. Further investigations are needed on genetic analysis of this Bacillus strain and structure elucidation of the purified protein for industrial exploitation.
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