Addition of genistein to the fermentation process reduces citrinin production by Monascus via changes at the transcription level
Addition of genistein to the fermentation process reduces citrinin production by Monascus via changes at the transcription level
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在发酵过程中添加染料木素可通过转录水平的变化减少红曲菌产生的柑橘素
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.128410
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发表时间:
2021-05-01
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影响因子:
8.8
通讯作者:
Li, Xiujiang
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作者:
Ouyang, Wanbao;Liu, Xin;Li, Xiujiang
Monascus, which is traditionally used in various Asian industries, produces several secondary metabolites during the fermentation process, including citrinin, a toxin whose impact limits the development of the Monascus industry. We have previously found that the addition of 2.0 g/L genistein to Monascus medium reduces citrinin production by approximately 80%. Here, we explored the molecular mechanisms whereby genistein affects citrinin production. We sequenced the Monascus genome and performed transcriptome analysis on genisteintreated and-untreated groups. Comparison between the two groups showed 378 downregulated and 564 up regulated genes. Among the latter, we further examined the genes related to citrinin biosynthesis and quantified them using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Genes orf5, pksCT, orf3, orf1, orf6, and ctnE were significantly downregulated, demonstrating that genistein addition indeed affects citrinin synthesis. Our results may lay the groundwork for substantial improvements in the Monascus fermentation industry.