Lipase
- BP-S-6-PHARMACEUTICAL-BIOTECHNOLOGY
- Mar 25
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 26
Function
Hydrolyzes triglycerides into glycerol and fatty acids.
Sources
Candida rugosa
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Aspergillus spp.
Production Method
Fermentation: Produced via submerged or solid-state fermentation using oils and fats as inducers.
Purification: Precipitation, ultrafiltration, chromatography.
Applications
Detergents
Dairy industry (cheese, butter)
Pharmaceuticals (digestive aids)
