The N-terminally truncated variant Δ108 of human sialyltransferase STGal-I was produced in Pichia pastoris.
Protection of the N-terminal region was important to prevent protein degradation.
Expression and process engineering were combined to gain 17 units/L of bioreactor culture.
Mixed glycerol/methanol feed was key for high enzyme titers.
Enzyme was recovered efficiently using anion exchange chromatography.