Keratinase
Keratinase is produced by submerged fermentation of Aspergillus niger followed by purification and formulation. It is a protease with broad specificity. The enzyme is capable of degrading water-soluble and insoluble proteins such as collagen, whey protein, casein, and especially keratin into smaller water-soluble peptides and amino acids, outperforming most keratin-degrading proteases.

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Keratinase


Keratin is commonly found in the scales of skin, feathers, horn, hooves, and fish. Keratin is normally resistant to proteolysis by conventional proteases due to the large number of cross-linked disulfide bonds and hydrophobic amino acids that bind peptides tightly. In addition to peptidase, keratinase also contains disulfide reductase activity, which can efficiently break down disulfide bonds and denature the protein. Peptidase then gradually degrades the denatured protein into peptides and amino acids. Therefore, keratinase can hydrolyze keratin-rich protein materials under mild conditions.


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Standard

Appearance

Powder

Color

Light yellow to brown

Odour

Slight fermentation odor

Activity

200,000 u/g

Activity Temperature

30 ℃ -70 ℃

Activity pH

6.0-13.0



Benefits：

– Transforms feathers into easily digestible feed.
– Improves the utilization of feeds containing specific protein sources that resist normal digestion.
– Supplements digestive enzymes in young animals to improve their growth.
– Contributes to improved soybean meal fermentation by generating smaller, more palatable peptides.
– Increases protein utilization by animals to reduce nitrogen excretion in manure and environmental pollution.



Storage：

Packe：1 kg aluminum foil bag

Storage: Keep sealed in a cool, dry place and avoid direct sunlight.
Shelf life: 12 months in a cool, dry place.