Inactivation of α-amylase from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens at low moisture contents

J. Saraiva, S. De Cordt, M. Hendrickx, J. Oliveira, P. Tobback

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Abstract

The thermal inactivation characteristics of dehydrated α-amylase in solid state at various moisture contents was studied at temperatures between 135 and 150°C. The inactivation kinetics show a first order decay. The enzyme was found to be more thermostable than in aqueous solution. The z-value dependency with moisture content has shown some fluctuactions, having an absolut minimum of 19°C at 23.9% moisture.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationStability and stabilization of enzymes
EditorsW. J. J. Van Den Tweel, A. Harder, R. M. Buitelaar
PublisherElsevier
Pages459-466
Number of pages8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1993
EventProceedings of an International Symposium - Maastricht, Netherlands
Duration: 22 Nov 199225 Nov 1992

Publication series

NameStudies in Organic Chemistry
NumberC
Volume47
ISSN (Print)0165-3253

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of an International Symposium
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityMaastricht
Period22/11/9225/11/92

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