Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
DOI
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Abstract
The \alpha-amylase encoding gene from Bacillus subtilis ORBA97 strain was cloned and expressed in Escherichia coli with the plasmid vector called pUC18 as well as in the \alpha-amylase negative Bacillus subtilis YB886 strain by using the pUB110 vector. The specific activity of the enzyme was determined to be 5.052 µmol (mg protein min)^{-1}. Zymogram analysis revealed no sign of protease degradation in the YB886 strain. The optimum temperature and pH of the enzyme were found to be 50°C and 5 respectively. Relative enzyme activity decreased to 36% of the original activity when it was subjected to a temperature of 90°C for 15 minutes. Calcium chloride stimulated the enzyme activity and resulted in an approximately 23% increase in the activity. The pH tolerance of the enzyme seems to be suitable for the poultry digestive system. However, the thermostability of the enzyme may restrict its application in pelleted feeds.
Keywords
\alpha-Amylase, Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, gene cloning
First Page
35
Last Page
40
Recommended Citation
ÖZCAN, NUMAN (2002) "Cloning and Expression of the Gene Encoding Industrial \alpha-Amylase from Bacillus subtilis ORBA97 in Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis YB886," Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences: Vol. 26: No. 1, Article 5. Available at: https://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/veterinary/vol26/iss1/5
