A novel alkali and thermotolerant protease from Aeromonas spp. retrieved from wastewater.

ABSTRACT: Enzymes are integral to numerous industrial processes, with a growing global demand for various enzyme types. Protease enzymes, in particular, have proven to be cost-effective, stable, and compatible alternatives to traditional chemical processes in both industrial and environmental applications. In this study, an alkaline protease-producing strain of Aeromonas spp. was isolated from a wastewater treatment plant in Iran. The protease production was confirmed by culturing the strain on casein agar medium. The bacterium was identified through morphological, biochemical, and 16 S rRNA sequencing analyses. The optimal culture medium for bacterial growth and enzyme production was obtained using peptone, salt, yeast extract, galactose, and CaCl₂ at an initial pH of 8. Maximum protease production

SUBMITTER: Sodagar N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11522669 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature