A statistical insight to exploration of medicinal wastewater as a source of thermostable lipase-producing microorganisms.

ABSTRACT: Bacteria are ubiquitous and capable of thriving in diverse environments, including industrial effluents, which often present harsh physical and chemical conditions. These microorganisms produce various intracellular and extracellular biomolecules that enable adaptation, tolerance, and utilization of such extreme environments. Recognizing the growing industrial demand for thermostable lipases, this study focuses on the isolation, characterization, and optimization of lipase-producing bacteria from medicinal wastewater collected from a factory in North 24 Parganas, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Nineteen lipase-producing bacterial isolates were obtained from nutrient agar plates and screened using tributyrin agar (TBA) plates. Extracellular lipolytic activity was confirmed via the cup-plate me

SUBMITTER: Rajak S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11838911 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature