Search for novel proteolytic enzymes aimed at textile and agro-industrial applications: An overview of current and novel approaches

The types and sources of proteolytic enzymes, enzyme assays, strategies for fermentation yield improvement, and novel proteases and their applications in industrial sectors are widely covered in this review. We give a special focus on alkaline proteases for the textile and detergent industries, as w...

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Published inBiocatalysis and biotransformation Vol. 30; no. 1; pp. 154 - 169
Main Authors Queiroga, A. Catarina, Pintado, Manuela E., Malcata, F. Xavier
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Informa Healthcare 01.02.2012
Taylor & Francis
Subjects
biocatalyst
casein
extremophile
metagenomic
response surface methodology
wool
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Summary:The types and sources of proteolytic enzymes, enzyme assays, strategies for fermentation yield improvement, and novel proteases and their applications in industrial sectors are widely covered in this review. We give a special focus on alkaline proteases for the textile and detergent industries, as well as for the degradation of keratin-rich wastes.
ISSN:1024-2422
1029-2446
DOI:10.3109/10242422.2012.650856