Advances in Applied Science Research Open Access

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Abstract

Keratinases and microbial degradation of Keratin

Itisha Singh and R. K. S. Kushwaha

The present review deals with fungal keratinases including that of dermatophytes. Bacterial keratinases were also included. Temperature and substrate relationship keratinase production has also been discussed. Keratin degradation and industrial involvement of keratinase producing fungi is also reviewed.