Protease
Protease
Protease
Also known as peptidase, protease enzyme is a multifunctional enzyme with wide array of use in many industries and home chores also. It is a part of the hydrolase enzyme family which breaks down the proteins. Protease breaks the peptide bond present in the proteins and converts the protein into smaller polypeptide or amino acids making other enzymes or chemicals to degrade them very easily.
Proteases are a very diverse type of enzyme found in nearly all living organisms, their form can be found in plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, etc. Based on their catalytic activity, they are classified in 7 types: serine protease, cysteine protease, threonine protease, aspartic protease, glutamic protease, metalloproteases, and asparagine peptide lyases.
Proteases are the key ingredients of all kinds of detergent available in the market. Apart from that, proteases are widely used in pharmaceutical, waste treatment, food & beverage, leather & wool industry, etc. Some of the industrial usage of amylases are:
Protease
Also known as peptidase, protease enzyme is a multifunctional enzyme with wide array of use in many industries and home chores also. It is a part of the hydrolase enzyme family which breaks down the proteins. Protease breaks the peptide bond present in the proteins and converts the protein into smaller polypeptide or amino acids making other enzymes or chemicals to degrade them very easily.
Proteases are a very diverse type of enzyme found in nearly all living organisms, their form can be found in plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, etc. Based on their catalytic activity, they are classified in 7 types: serine protease, cysteine protease, threonine protease, aspartic protease, glutamic protease, metalloproteases, and asparagine peptide lyases.
Proteases are the key ingredients of all kinds of detergent available in the market. Apart from that, proteases are widely used in pharmaceutical, waste treatment, food & beverage, leather & wool industry, etc. Some of the industrial usage of amylases are:
Also known as peptidase, protease enzyme is a multifunctional enzyme with wide array of use in many industries and home chores also. It is a part of the hydrolase enzyme family which breaks down the proteins. Protease breaks the peptide bond present in the proteins and converts the protein into smaller polypeptide or amino acids making other enzymes or chemicals to degrade them very easily.
Proteases are a very diverse type of enzyme found in nearly all living organisms, their form can be found in plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, etc. Based on their catalytic activity, they are classified in 7 types: serine protease, cysteine protease, threonine protease, aspartic protease, glutamic protease, metalloproteases, and asparagine peptide lyases.
Proteases are the key ingredients of all kinds of detergent available in the market. Apart from that, proteases are widely used in pharmaceutical, waste treatment, food & beverage, leather & wool industry, etc. Some of the industrial usage of amylases are:
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Xylanase
Papain is a type of protease enzyme which breaks the peptide bonds of large proteins and converts them into smaller chains of peptides or amino acids. Papain is used mainly in the food industry as a tenderizer for the meat. It is also used in cosmetics and the toothpaste industry.
Papain is a cysteine protease isolated from papaya latex, papain enzyme extracted from green papaya fruits show highest activity. Papain enzyme can catalyze the breakdown of proteins, short chains of amino acids, amino acid esters, and amide linkages.
Mucolase
Mucolase enzyme is a proteolytic enzyme that has mucolytic (thinning of mucus) functions. Mucolase enzyme hydrolyses the excess or unwanted mucus in the nasal cavity.
Mucolase is mainly used in the manufacturing of the cough syrups. Apart from this, mucolase enzyme also help in reducing the effects of histamine and complements our immune system.
Serratiopeptidase
Serratiopeptidase
Amylase
Lipase
Protease
Cellulase
Gluco-Isomerase
Transglutaminase
Xylanase
Lactase
Papain
Invertase
Pectinase
Pepsin Trypsin
Chymotrypsin
Bromelain
Chymosin
Dextranase
Fructosyl transferase
Inulinase
Serratiopeptidase
Nattokinase
Hemicellulase
Lysozyme
Beta glucanase
Maltase
Phytase
Mucolase
Glutaminase
Mannase
Alpha-galactocidase
Lipase
Fats (lipids) are one of the main nutrients in the food which are consumed by us, they are majorly found in milk, butter, oils, etc. and they are also found in animal tissues in large quantities. Lipase enzyme breaks these fats into simple and soluble forms of glycerols and free fatty acid, so that our body can utilize them for energy.
Lipase enzyme is the most studied enzyme because of its significant role in various industries like - detergent, food, paper & pulp, pharmaceutical, textile, cosmetics, etc. Lipase enzyme is part of the hydrolase family which breaks triglycerides into simpler fatty acid chains by acting on the carboxylic ester bond. Apart from this, lipase enzyme also catalyses many different reactions which are very helpful in food, paper, pharma, detergent, cosmetics and many other industries.
Some of the uses of lipase enzyme in various industries are:
Food industry:
In dairy:
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Used for hydrolysis of milk fat
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Lipolysis of cream and butter
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Cheese production, flavor and texture enhancement
In Bakery:
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Dough flavor enhancement
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Extends the shelf life of the product
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Improved texture and softness
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Used to produce emulsifying lipids
In Brewing:
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Used for adding aroma in the beverages
In Meat & Fish:
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Used for removing fats and flavor development in the meat.
In Edible Oil:
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Enhances the production
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Different products can be manufactured using lipase
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Phospholipid removal
Detergent Industry:
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Second most important enzyme after proteases being used in detergents
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Highly efficient in removing oil and fat stains, even traces
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Can be used for both, laundry and dishwashing
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No effect on the faric’s strength or color
Pharmaceuticals Industry:
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Production and enhancement of PUFAs (Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids)
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Lipases catalyses synthetic reaction
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Nutraceuticals
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Production of sucralose - artificial sweetener
Cosmetic Industry:
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Used in production of skin care products
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Wax production
Other:
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Used for making high efficiency biosensors for detecting glycerols
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Used to remove unwanted fatty acids during the paper manufacturing
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Wastewater effluent treatment
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Used in production of polymers, such as polyesters, polylactide, polycaprolactone, etc.