Physicochemical properties of free and immobilized tyrosinase from different species of yam (Dioscorea spp)

• Published in: Biotechnology reports (Amsterdam, Netherlands) Vol. 27; p. e00499
• Main Authors: Ilesanmi, Olutosin Samuel, Adewale, Isaac Olusanjo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.09.2020; Elsevier
• Subjects: Immobilization; Phase partitioning; Tyrosinase; Yam (Dioscorea spp); Immobilization; Yam (Dioscorea spp); Phase partitioning; Tyrosinase

•Yam tyrosinase was purified using a new approach.•The enzyme was immobilized on different insoluble supports.•Physicochemical properties of the free and immobilized enzymes were compared.•The overall result suggest suitability of yam tyrosinase in various technical applications. A shortened method...