Abstract
Proteases are widely distributed enzymes that play an important role in both synthesis and breakdown. The catalytic characteristics of proteases have allowed their use in a variety of industrial processes, including detergents, leather, textiles, medicine, feed, and trash. Researchers are exploring numerous techniques to discover, redesign, or artificially manufacture enzymes with improved applicability in industrial processes in response to the expanding demands and applications. Proteases have been successfully used as chemical substitutes and environmentally benign indications for nature and the environment. The most common protease producers are Bacillus sp. and Aspergillus sp., which are produced via submerged and solid-state fermentation, respectively. Thermostable and solvent-tolerant proteases are important for biotechnological and industrial applications because of their resistance to denaturing agents and chemicals. The current chapter highlights the microbial sources, mass production, existing and future uses of microbial proteases in various sectors, and the estimated costs to assist new entrepreneurs.
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Patel, K., Amaresan, N. (2022). Mass Multiplication, Production Cost Analysis and Marketing of Protease. In: Amaresan, N., Dharumadurai, D., Cundell, D.R. (eds) Industrial Microbiology Based Entrepreneurship. Microorganisms for Sustainability, vol 42. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6664-4_2
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