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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2017-11-01
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Series: | Bioresources and Bioprocessing |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40643-017-0177-1 |