Current Understanding of Feather Keratin and Keratinase and Their Applications in Biotechnology

The food industry generates substantial keratin waste, particularly chicken feathers, which are rich in amino acids and essential nutrients. However, the insolubility of keratin presents a significant challenge to its conversion. Keratinase, an enzyme produced by certain fungi and bacteria, offers a...

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Published in:Biochemistry Research International
Main Authors: Thanakorn Moktip, Lakha Salaipeth, Ana Eusebio Cope, Mohammad J. Taherzadeh, Takashi Watanabe, Paripok Phitsuwan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/bri/6619273