Potential phytate-degrading enzyme producing bacteria isolated from Malaysian maize plantation

Phytases catalyze the hydrolysis of phosphomonoester bonds in phytate, thereby releasing lower forms of myo-inositol phosphates and inorganic phosphate. Phytase enzyme preparations have a wide range of applications in animal and human nutrition. The addition of phytate-degrading enzyme can improve t...

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Main Authors: Meor Hussin, Anis Shobirin, Abd. El Aziem, Farouk, Greiner, Ralf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academic Journals 2009
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16266/1/16266.pdf