FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2012, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (17): 212-215.

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Effect of Intense Pulsed Light Irradiation on Membrane Damage and Intracellular Enzyme Activities in Aspergillus niger

  

  • Received:2011-07-18 Revised:2012-07-29 Online:2012-09-15 Published:2012-11-09

Abstract: This study was designed to investigate changes in the membrane permeability and intracellular enzyme activities of Aspergillus niger before and after intense pulsed light irradiation. The results indicated that protein spillage and MDA leakage in Aspergillus niger suspension after intense pulsed light irradiation revealed an obvious increase when compared with the control group. Meanwhile, uneven and wrinkle cell membranes and walls were observed by transmission electron microscopy. Moreover, the activities of dehydrogenase and other major intracellular antioxidant enzymes also revealed a decreasing trend. Therefore, the destruction of the barrier structure of mold could result in changes in the osmotic pressure and cell membrane permeability, thus leading to changes to intracellular substances, and even cell death.

Key words: intense pulsed light, Aspergillus niger, membrane damage, intracellular enzyme activity

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