Keratinases are exciting proteolytic enzymes that display the capability to degrade the
insoluble protein keratin. These enzymes are produced by diverse microorganisms …

To reduce anthropological pressure on the environment, the implementation of novel
technologies in present and future economies is needed for sustainable development. The …

This study was aimed to evaluate effects of certain essential oils namely Cinnamomum
verum, Syzygium aromaticum, Cymbopogon citratus, Cymbopogon martini and their major …

Keratinolytic proteases find extensive applications both in environmental biotechnology and
pharmaceutical industries. An extracellular keratinolytic protease was purified and …

Keratins are important structural proteins produced by mammals, birds and reptiles. Keratins
usually act as a protective barrier or a mechanical support. Millions of tonnes of keratin …

A keratinolytic protease activity secreted by Kocuria rosea when cultured in bioreactors
using feathers as unique carbon and nitrogen source was purified and characterized. This …

The fungus Scopulariopsis brevicaulis was isolated from poultry farm soil at Namakkal,
India. The extracellular keratinase from this fungus was purified to homogeneity by …

The keratinous wastes of the textile industry and poultry slaughterhouses may be used as
sources of soluble keratins or hydrolysates. This review presents methods for processing …

Abstract Bacillus subtilis S1-4, isolated from chicken feather could efficiently degrade
feathers by secreting several extracellular proteases. In order to get insight into the …

Keratin is a nearly ubiquitous, filamentous protein with high amounts of sulfur molecules.
The sulfur content of keratin, resulting from a high proportion of cystine residues, is …