THE INFLUENCE OF SUCROSE ON MICROBIAL PECTIN ESTERASE AND PECTATE LYASE ACTIVITIES

Authors

  • Shreyas Ayer Department Of Microbiology, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India

Keywords:

Sucrose, Microbial enzymes, Pectin esterase

Abstract

The impact of sucrose on microbial enzymes, specifically pectin esterase and pectate lyase, plays a critical role in various industrial and biotechnological applications, including food processing and biofuel production. This study investigates the effects of sucrose on the activities of these enzymes in microbial systems. Using controlled experimental conditions, we measured the enzymatic activity in the presence of varying sucrose concentrations. The results indicate that sucrose can significantly influence enzyme kinetics, with notable changes in activity levels depending on the concentration. These findings provide insights into the modulation of enzyme functions by sucrose and underscore the potential for optimizing microbial processes in industrial applications.

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2024-06-19

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Shreyas Ayer. (2024). THE INFLUENCE OF SUCROSE ON MICROBIAL PECTIN ESTERASE AND PECTATE LYASE ACTIVITIES. International Scientific and Current Research Conferences, 1(01), 78–81. Retrieved from https://orientalpublication.com/index.php/iscrc/article/view/1558

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BEYOND BOUNDARIES INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

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