Table 4.
Summary of the effect of heat treatment on PMI enzymatic activity
| Treatment | PMI activity units (µmol/min/ml) | % Activity of control |
|---|---|---|
| Unheated control solution | 219 | NA |
| Test solution heated to 25 °C | 220 | 101 |
| Test solution heated to 50 °C | 272 | 124 |
| Test solution heated to 75 °C | 0 | 0 |
| Test solution heated to 95 °C | 0 | 0 |
Prior to heat treatment, all treatments were solubilized to a target concentration of 1 mg PMI/ml and diluted. The unheated control solution was maintained chilled (on wet ice). Not applicable (NA).