Edith Mier-Alba

Prof. Edith Mier-Alba

UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO

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Academic Career Length

7Years (2020-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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13 December 2020 in Metabolites
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SMSabrina Evelin Martiniano
Sabrina Evelin Martiniano
LFLetícia Alves Fernandes
Letícia Alves Fernandes
Edith Mier-AlbaEdith Mier-Alba
Edith Mier-Alba
RPRafael Rodrigues Philippini
Rafael Rodrigues Philippini
STStephanie Tabuchi
Stephanie Tabuchi
Silvio Silvério da SilvaSilvio Silvério da Silva
Silvio Silvério da Silva
The production of biomolecules using agro-industrial by-products as feedstock is a growing trend worldwide. Selenium (Se) is a trace element essential for health, and the Se-enrichment of yeast biomass can enhance its benefits. This study investigated the feasibility of the production of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Se-enriched biomass using a medium composed of corn bran and soybean bran acid hydrolysates as carbon and nitrogen sources in a stirred-tank reactor. After hydrolysis, hydrolysates presented complex composition and high concentrations of sugars, proteins, and minerals. The use of a stirred-tank bioreactor leads to the production of 9 g/L S. cerevisiae biomass enriched with 236.93 μg/g Se, and 99% cell viability. Likewise, the combination of sugarcane molasses and soybean bran hydrolysate was effective for cell growth of a probiotic strain of S. cerevisiae with a 24.08% β-glucan content. The results demonstrated that starchy acid hydrolysates are low-cost and efficient substrates for the production of yeast biomass and derivate products and may contribute to further studies for a sustainable development of biorefinery technologies.