THERMAL STABILIZATION OF ALPHA-AMYLASE

Disclosed is a method for enhancing the thermal stability of microbial alpha-amylase. The method involves adding a stabilizing amount of an amphiphile to the enzyme in its aqueous solution. Also included within the scope of the invention is the stabilized alpha-amylase formulation and its use in the...

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Hauptverfasser: SINGLEY, ERIC CHARLES, SHETTY, JAYARAMA KADANGOD, MONTGOMERY, CURTIS JERRY
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Disclosed is a method for enhancing the thermal stability of microbial alpha-amylase. The method involves adding a stabilizing amount of an amphiphile to the enzyme in its aqueous solution. Also included within the scope of the invention is the stabilized alpha-amylase formulation and its use in the liquefaction of starch.