Studies 
          on Phospholipase A from Melia azadirachta (Neem) Seeds Extract

Umar Dahot, M.; , A.B.Ghanghro; , M. Yousuf Khan

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**Studies on Phospholipase A from Melia azadirachta (Neem) Seeds Extract**

M. Umar Dahot, A.B.Ghanghro and M. Yousuf Khan

ABSTRACT

The crude extract from dried Melia azadirachta seeds was prepared and it was noted that the seed contains sufficient amount of phospholipase A activity. Optimal activity of Melia azadirachta seeds was found at pH 6.0 and at temperature 35°C. The stability of enzyme was noted over the pH range 5-8. More than 30% activity of phospholipase A remained active up to 60 minutes at 60°C. The enzyme activity was markedly increased in the presence of calcium, manganese and zinc but it was decreased by the addition of EDTA.

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M. Umar Dahot, A.B.Ghanghro and M. Yousuf Khan, 2001. Studies on Phospholipase A from Melia azadirachta (Neem) Seeds Extract. Journal of Biological Sciences, 1: 788-790.

DOI: 10.3923/jbs.2001.788.790

URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=jbs.2001.788.790

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