Published October 2007 | Version v1
Journal article

Characteristic properties of lipase from cowpea (vigna unguiculata) seedlings

  • 1. Sindh Agriculture Univ., Tando Jam (Pakistan) Dept. of Physiology
  • 2. University of Sindh, Jamshoro (Pakistan). Dept. of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

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Lipase activity was assayed in 4 days old cowpea seedlings using olive oil emulsion stabilized with 10% gum acacia as a substrate. The maximum lipase activity was observed at pH 8.0 with Tris-HCI buffer and at 30 degree C. The pH stability was found in between 7.5-8.5. Lipase activity was fairly stable up to 60 degree C and retaining 80% activity whereas, 26% lipase activity was remaining at 100 degree C within 15 minutes. Lipase activity was slightly increased in the presence of MnC/sub 2/ and decreased by the addition of Triton X 100, Tween 80, ZnCI/sub 2/ and mercaptoethanol. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Science International (Lahore)
Journal Volume
19
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 295-298
ISSN
1013-5316