Optimization of secretory expression of recombinant hGM-CSF in high cell density cultivation of recombinant Escherichia coli using Taguchi statistical method

Human granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (hGM-CSF) has many therapeutic applications. In this study, in order to verify the purification process, the effect of carbon source, IPTG concentration and post-induction time on the secretion of recombinant hGM-CSF into the culture medium by recombinant Escherichia coli during high cell density cultivation were evaluated by using the Taguchi statistical method. The results indicated that glucose, 1 mM IPTG and a time of 6 h post-induction, represented optimum conditions. The secreted hGM-CSF, overall volumetric productivity and purified hGM-CSF were 373 mg/l, 18 mg/l/h and 63 mg/l, respectively.