Abstract

Lipase from Rhizopus chinensis cells was purified and characterized. The molecular mass of purified lipase was 28.4 kDa and the optimal temperature and pH for its activity were 37°C and 5.5, respectively. Purified lipase exhibited high hydrolytic activity against fatty acid methyl esters such as methyl caprylate, methyl laurate, and methyl palmitate. Freeze-dried lipase catalyzed the transesterification between olive oil and methyl laurate in n-hexane.

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