Abstract
The effect of additives on the thermostability ofBacillus stearothermophilus α-amylase was determined. Polyols, dimethyl formamide, and dimethyl sulfoxide all increased the half life of the enzyme approximately 2-fold when tested at a 10% (w/v) addition. These results suggest that the enzyme's structure is stabilized against thermal denaturation through ionic interactions. Addition of dextran or polyvinyl alcohol (hydrophilic polymers which increase the viscosity of the solution) had a slight positive effect on enzyme stability while addition of polyethylene glycol or polyvinylpyrrolidone (hydrophobic polymers which increase the viscosity of the solution) resulted in a 2-fold decrease in enzyme half life.
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