Short note: production and properties of pectinolytic enzymes from the thermophilic fungus, Thermomyces lanuginosus

Maximal pectinolytic activity was detected in the culture filtrates of Thermomyces lanuginosus when grown in medium containing pectin and sucrose. The pectinolytic enzyme system was optimally active at pH 5.5 and at 70°C with potassium pectate and at pH 4.5 at 50°C with pectin as substrates. Zymogra...

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Published in:World journal of microbiology & biotechnology 1998, Vol.14 (5), p.781-782
Main Authors: Kumar, S.S, Palanivelu, P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biotechnology
Enzymes
Fungi
Pectin
pectins
Potassium
Studies
thermophilic fungi
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Summary:Maximal pectinolytic activity was detected in the culture filtrates of Thermomyces lanuginosus when grown in medium containing pectin and sucrose. The pectinolytic enzyme system was optimally active at pH 5.5 and at 70°C with potassium pectate and at pH 4.5 at 50°C with pectin as substrates. Zymogram analyses showed two activity bands with pectin and three with potassium pectate.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0959-3993
1573-0972
DOI:10.1023/A:1008803123817