Bacillus Spp. Amylase: Production, Isolation, Characterisation and Its Application

Authors

  • Shivani Sachdev Bio-energy and Bioprocess Lab, School of Biotechnology, Campus-11, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha-751024
  • Sanjay Kumar Ojha Bio-energy and Bioprocess Lab, School of Biotechnology, Campus-11, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha-751024
  • Snehasish Mishra Bio-energy and Bioprocess Lab, School of Biotechnology, Campus-11, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha-751024

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/ijasbt.v4i1.14574

Keywords:

Amylase, Bacillus, starch, fermentation, industrial application

Abstract

Amylase is one of the leading enzymes used in industry from decades. The preliminary function of this enzyme is the hydrolysis of the starch molecule into glucose units and oligosaccharides. Amylases have spectacular application in broad spectrum of industries such as food, detergent, pharmaceutical and fermentation industries. Among different type of amylases α- amylase is in utmost demand because of its striking features. This particular enzyme is a good substitute over the chemicals catalyst used in industries. α- amylases can be acquired from different sources such as microorganism, animals and plants. Microorganisms are the major source of production of amylase because of the ease of availability, manipulation and operation.  The starch converting enzymes is basically generated using submerged fermentation.  Some of the prominent characteristics of amylase are its mode of action, substrate specificity and operating condition (temperature and pH). Amylases from different bacterial sources contribute differently to the particular trait of the enzyme. Bacillus amylases have been studied and applied so far because of their robustness in nature and easy accessible pure form of it. Thus this makes it more specific and fit for distinct application in the industry. The purpose of this manuscript was the comparative analysis of the physical and chemical features of α amylases from Bacillus species. It also focuses on the unique characteristics of this enzyme and their industrial applications.

Int J Appl Sci Biotechnol, Vol 4(1): 3-14

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Published

2016-03-31

How to Cite

Sachdev, S., Ojha, S. K., & Mishra, S. (2016). Bacillus Spp. Amylase: Production, Isolation, Characterisation and Its Application. International Journal of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, 4(1), 3–14. https://doi.org/10.3126/ijasbt.v4i1.14574

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