Protease

Function

• Hydrolyzes proteins into peptides and amino acids.

Sources

• Bacillus subtilis

• Aspergillus oryzae

• Streptomyces griseus

Production Method

• Fermentation: Typically produced in alkaline or neutral media using submerged fermentation.

• Purification: Ultrafiltration, precipitation, chromatography.

Applications

• Detergents

• Leather industry (dehairing hides)

• Pharmaceuticals (digestive enzymes)