Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology

, Volume 8, Issue 2, pp 153–170 | Cite as

Characteristics and production of thermostable α-amylase

  • Karen L. Kindle
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Abstract

Thermostable α-amylases have application in a variety of industrial processes and enzymes from a substantial number of thermophilic bacteria and fungi have been screened and characterized to varying degrees. The characteristics of these enzymes are summarized in this review. The genetics of α-amylase production inBacillus subtilis is reviewed and classical and recombinant DNA approaches to increasing α-amylase production are discussed.

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Thermostable α-amylase α-amylases, characteristics and production of genetics, of α-amylase production inBacillus subtilis Bacillus subtilis, genetics of α-amylase production in recombinant DNA, of α-amylase DNA, of α-amylase, classical and recombinant techniques in 
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  • Karen L. Kindle
    • 1
  1. 1.Biosciences DepartmentCorning Glass WorksCorning

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