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Title

Recent Advances in Microbial Raw Starch Degrading Enzymes.

Authors

Haiyan Sun; Pingjuan Zhao; Xiangyang Ge; Yongjun Xia; Zhikui Hao; Jianwen Liu; Ming Peng

Abstract

Raw starch degrading enzymes (RSDE) refer to enzymes that can directly degrade raw starch granules below the gelatinization temperature of starch. These promising enzymes can significantly reduce energy and simplify the process in starch industry. RSDE are ubiquitous and produced by plants, animals, and microorganisms. However, microbial sources are the most preferred one for large-scale production. During the past few decades, RSDE have been studied extensively. This paper reviews the recent development in the production, purification, properties, and application of microbial RSDE. This is the first review on microbial RSDE to date.

Subjects

STARCH; ENZYMES; STARCH industry; MICROORGANISMS; MICROBIOLOGY; GELATION; TEMPERATURE

Publication

Applied Biochemistry & Biotechnology, 2010, Vol 160, Issue 4, p988

ISSN

0273-2289

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1007/s12010-009-8579-y