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Asian Journal of Biological Sciences

Year: 2013 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 3 | Page No.: 175-180
DOI: 10.17311/ajbs.2013.175.180
Production of Alpha-Amylase from Mixed Actinomyces Spp Cultured at Room Temperature Using Nelson’s Colorimetric Method
G.E. Igbokwe, K.C. Ngobidi and N.P. Iwuchukwu

Abstract: The present study aimed at highlighting the biochemical properties of pH, temperature and inhibitors of α-amylases from mixed Actinomyces species cultured at room temperature in a view to assess its industrial application. The enzyme activity was assayed using Nelson’s colorimetric method. The crude enzyme extract showed optimum activity at pH 7 and at 30°C, but retains 60% of its activity at temperature range 40°C to 60°C. It was also found stable from the pH range of 4-6. Both EDTA and PMSF were strongly inhibitory to enzyme activity with that of PMSF being stronger. The inhibitory effect of EDTA and PMSF suggests that the enzyme is a serine protease and requires Ca2+ as cofactor for activity.

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G.E. Igbokwe, K.C. Ngobidi and N.P. Iwuchukwu, 2013. Production of Alpha-Amylase from Mixed Actinomyces Spp Cultured at Room Temperature Using Nelson’s Colorimetric Method. Asian Journal of Biological Sciences, 6: 175-180.

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