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Article: New enzyme research study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Seville.
- Article from:
- Proteomics Weekly
- Article date:
- April 6, 2009
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"In order to explore the diversity of extreme halophiles able to produce different hydrolytic enzymes (amylase, protease, lipase and DNAse) in hypersaline habitats of South Spain, a screening program was performed. A total of 43 extreme halophiles showing hydrolytic activities have been isolated and characterized," researchers in Seville, Spain report (see also Enzyme Research).
"The isolated strains were able to grow optimally in media with 15-20% (w/v) total salts and in most cases, growth was detected up to 30% (w/v) total salts. Most hydrolase producers were assigned to the family Halobacteriaceae, belonging to the genera Halorubrum (22 strains), Haloarcula ...