Abstract
A kinetic model for the first two steps in the penicillin
biosynthetic pathway, i.e. the ACV synthetase (ACVS) and the
isopenicillin N synthetase (IPNS) is proposed. The model is based
on Michaelis-Menten type kinetics with non-competitive inhibition
of the ACVS by ACV, and competitive inhibition of the IPNS by
glutathione. The model predicted flux through the pathway
corresponds well with the measured rate of penicillin
biosynthesis. From the kinetic model the elasticity coefficients
and the flux control coefficients are calculated throughout a
fed-batch cultivation, and it is found that there is a shift in
the flux control from the ACVS to the IPNS during the cultivation.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Control Engineering Practice |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 6 |
Pages (from-to) | 765-771 |
ISSN | 0967-0661 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1996 |