NOVEL ALKALINE PROTEASE

摘要

The present invention relates to a novel isolated and purified alkaline protease from Nesterenkonia sp. nov. strain, having the following characteristics: molecular weight of 23 kilodalton, melting temperature of about 74oC at pH 7-10, calcium independent for activity and stability, maximal protease activity at pH 10, and being a serine protease, as well as a composition comprising the enzyme, method for producing the enzyme, method of degrading proteinaceous material, an isolated strain Nesterenkonia sp. nov..