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Characteristics and production of thermostable α-amylase

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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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Kindle, K.L. Characteristics and production of thermostable α-amylase. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 8, 153–170 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02778096

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