Screening and molecular identification of l-asparaginase producing bacteria with ansB gene from sewage water

Enzymes are vital biocatalysts facilitating biochemical reactions in organisms, playing pivotal roles in both biological systems and numerous industrial applications. This study focuses on the isolation and screening of asparaginase-producing bacteria from sewage water samples in Bhopal City. A modified M9 media, supplemented with asparagine and phenol red, was used to isolate asparaginase-producing bacteria. Out of the ten samples, seven exhibited asparaginase activity. Two bacterial strains, identified as Bacillus tropicus (S-1) and Priestiaveravalensis (S-2), were found to harbor the ansB gene. Sequence analysis revealed a 96.52% and 95.09% resemblance to Bacillus tropicus MCCC 1A01406 and Priestiaveravalensis strain SGD-V-76, respectively. These findings highlight the potential of these bacterial strains in producing L-asparaginase, emphasizing their significance in pharmaceutical applications, particularly in cancer treatment.