The production of β-mannanase from Kitasatospora sp. strain using submerged fermentation: Purification, characterization and its potential in mannooligosaccharides production

Actinomycetes have been identified as one of the most diverse groups of microorganisms that play a vital role in the production of enzymes and nutraceuticals. In addition, prior studies on the wild type strain of Kitasatospora sp. emphasized on its ability to exhibit high β-mannanase activity. This study aimed to purify, characterize and evaluate the potential of this strain in the production of mannooligosaccharides using mannan polymer. The enzyme was produced by submerged fermentation of a medium contains locus bean gum as a carbon source. The crude mannanase was subjected to polyethylene glycol precipitation and ion exchange chromatography. The completion of the purification process was confirmed by SDS-PAGE and purified of enzyme characterization were investigated, analysis hydrolysis product was conducted by TLC. The enzymes exhibited the activity of 37.0 U/mL. A purification factor of 1.4-fold was achieved with specific activity of 6.3 U/mg. An increase of activity was recorded from 15.0 U/mL and 4.4 U/mL to 19.3 U/mL and 6.3 U/mL. In addition, the total protein decreased from 338.5 mg/mL to 45.7 mg/mL. The purified β-mannanase has the molecular weight was approximately 37.0 kDa with optimal activity at pH 6.0 and 60 °C and relatively stability at a pH variety of 6.0–9.0, retaining > 90% activity. This product was capable of hydrolysing various mannan polymers (porang potato, palm sugar fruit, coconut cake, palm cernel cake) and other commercial mannan (LBG, β-mannan, konjac, ivory nut), subsequently producing various sizes of mannoligosaccharides and mannose potential for food and feed industry. [Display omitted] •A wild type Kitasatospora sp. strain exhibiting high activity (37.0 U/mL) was obtained by a submerged fermentation.•A one step chromatographic procedure was employed for purification of the mannanase.•The mannanase could successfully purified with the molecular mass was approximately 37.0 kDa.•The enzyme fairly stable at pH range of 6.0–9.0 with retained above 90% of its original catalytic activity.•The enzyme could hydrolyzed various mannan polymers and commercial mannan produced mannoligosaccharides and mannose.