Abstract
A keratinolytic proteinase was cloned from thermophilic bacterium Geobacillus stearothermophilus AD-11 and was expressed in Escherichia coli BL21(DE3). Recombinant keratinolytic proteinase (RecGEOker) with an estimated molecular weight of 57kDa was purified and keratinase activity was measured. RecGEOker showed optimal activity at pH 9 and 60°C. Recombinant keratinolytic proteinase showed the highest substrate specificity toward keratin from wool>collagen>sodium caseinate>gelatin>and BSA in descending order. RecGEOker is applicable for efficient keratin waste biodegradation and can replace conventional non-biological hydrolysis processes. High-value small peptides obtained from enzymatic biodegradation by RecGEOker are suitable for industrial application in white and/or green biotechnology for use as major additives in various products.
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