DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) · 2006 · 68 citations · 0 references
Life SciencesBiotechnologyFood ScienceEnzyme EngineeringEnzymologyIndustrial BiotechnologyEnzyme Applications In PharmaceuticalsEnzyme CatalysisEnzyme ProductionFood EnzymesIndustrial BiocatalysisMicrobial Enzyme ProductionAmylase DetergentsAmylase ProductionCarbohydrate Hydrolysis By Alpha-amylaseIndustrial Enzyme FermentationIndustrial Enzyme ProductionMarket ShareMicrobial Production Of EnzymesProduction Of Industrial Enzymes
This review covers the progress made in research on microbial α-amylase, a highly demanded industrial enzyme in various sectors such as food, pharmaceuticals, textiles, detergents, etc. Amylases are of ubiquitous occurrence and hold the maximum market share of enzyme sales. The article surveys the α-amylase family and the major characteristics, microbial sources, production aspects, downstream processing, salient biochemical properties, industrial applications, enzyme engineering and some recent research developments.