Table 1.
Enzyme | Sources | Proteolytic Activity a | Optimum Conditions |
---|---|---|---|
Neutrase | Protease from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens | ≥0.8 U/g | pH 7; 37 °C |
Alcalase | Protease from Bacillus licheniformis | ≥2.4 U/g | pH 7; 50 °C |
Savinase | Protease from Bacillus sp. | ≥16 U/g | pH 7; 55 °C |
Elastase | Elastase from hog pancreas | ≥4 U/mg | pH 8; 37 °C |
Thermolysin | Protease from Bacillus thermoproteolyticus | 14 U/mg | pH 7; 50 °C |
Trypsin | Protease derived from porcine pancreas | 30 U/g | pH 7; 37 °C |
a Minimum proteolytic activity of the enzyme at optimum pH and temperature.