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Article: New enzyme research study findings have been published by M. Gaffney and colleagues.
- Article from:
- Proteomics Weekly
- Article date:
- November 2, 2009
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"A xylanase produced by Thermomyces lanuginosus 195 by solid state fermentation (SSF) was purified 9.3-fold from a crude koji extract, with a 7.6% final yield. The purified xylanase (with an estimated mass of 22 kDa by SDS-PAGE) retained 18% relative activity when treated for 10 min at 100 degrees C and approximately 90% relative activity when incubated at pH values ranging from 6 to 10," scientists in Dunboyne, Ireland report (see also Enzyme Research).
"Xylanase activity in the purified preparation was significantly enhanced following treatment with manganese and potassium chlorides (p
The researchers concluded: "Maximum xylanase titres were achieved ...