Function
Breaks down hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) into water and oxygen.
Sources
Micrococcus luteus
Aspergillus niger
Bacillus species
Production Method
Fermentation: Typically grown in glucose-rich media under aerobic conditions.
Purification: Filtration, precipitation, ion-exchange chromatography.
Applications
Textile industry (removal of H₂O₂ from fabrics)
Food processing
Medical applications (wound cleaning)
