Efficient conversion of allitol to d-psicose by Bacillus pallidus Y25

• Main Authors: Wayoon Poonperm, Goro Takata, Yasuyo Ando, Verasak Sahachaisaree, Pipob Lumyong, Saisamorn Lumyong, Ken Izumori
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Chemical Engineering; Immunology and Microbiology
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=34047248374&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/60917
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

An efficient method for conversion of allitol to d-psicose was achieved by a resting cell reaction of Bacillus pallidus Y25 for the first time. Notably, it was possible to produce d-allose and d-altrose from allitol directly via d-psicose by prolonging the reaction time. This method was applied for the preparation of d-psicose using the extract of Itea virginica as a starting material in this study. d-Psicose which is the absolutely key precursor for the production of other six carbon sugars could be obtained as the sole product at high yield. © 2007 The Society for Biotechnology, Japan.