Properties
Description
Protease subtilisin A from Bacillus licheniformis is a serine endopeptidase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of proteins and peptide amides.
Molecular Weight
30.2 kDa
Unit Definition
One unit will hydrolyze casein to produce a color equivalent to one μmole (181 µg) of tyrosine per minute at pH 7.0 at 40°C (color by Folin-Ciocalteu reagent).
Source
Bacillus licheniformis
Applications
Protease subtilisin A from Bacillus licheniformis possesses a good deal of industrial uses, including as a degreaser in biological parts washers and for pre-sterilization cleaning in hospitals.
