Characterization and overexpression of a novel keratinase from Bacillus polyfermenticus B4 in recombinant Bacillus subtilis

Abstract Background Keratins, insoluble proteins with a robust structure, are a major component of epidermal tissue and appendages such as hair, feathers, nails, and walls. Keratinous waste mainly emanates from poultry and leather industries, thereby severely contaminating the environment. Keratinas...

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Main Authors: Yu-Ze Dong, Wen-Shous Chang, Po Ting Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-11-01
Series:Bioresources and Bioprocessing
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40643-017-0177-1