Characterization of detergent compatible protease from halophilic Virgibacillus sp CD6

• Main Authors: Lam, Ming Quan, Nik Mut, Nik Nurhidayu, Thevarajoo, Suganthi, Chen, S. J., Selvaratnam, C., Hussin, H., Jamaluddin, Haryati, Chong, C.
• Format: Article
• Published: Springer Verlag 2018
• Subjects: Q Science (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/86663/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13205-018-1133-2

A halophilic bacterium, Virgibacillus sp. strain CD6, was isolated from salted fish and its extracellular protease was characterized. Protease production was found to be highest when yeast extract was used as nitrogen source for growth. The protease exhibited stability at wide range of salt concentr...