Protamex® Protease from Bacillus sp., >1.5 AU-N/g

Versatile Broad-Range Protease for Food, Pharmaceutical, and Industrial Applications

Protamex® Protease is a broad-spectrum endopeptidase preparation derived from Bacillus species, offering high enzymatic activity of >1.5 AU-N/g. This microbial protease is extensively used in a variety of industries including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, leather, and waste treatment. Its broad pH stability (pH 5–11) and optimal activity at pH 8.0 and 60°C make it a highly effective enzyme for protein hydrolysis, enzymatic digestion, and bioprocessing applications.

The enzyme maintains full activity at pH 8.0 and up to 95% residual activity at 60°C, making it ideal for high-yield industrial processes and reliable performance in proteolytic digestion workflows.

✅ Key Features & Benefits

• High Activity: Minimum proteolytic activity of >1.5 AU-N/g
• Broad pH Range (5.0–11.0): Effective in a wide variety of processing environments
• Stable at Elevated Temperatures: Maintains up to 95% activity at 60°C
• Derived from Bacillus sp.: Trusted microbial source with wide industrial adoption
• Available in Two Convenient Pack Sizes: 50 g and 250 g options for research and scale-up

🧪 Applications

• Protein Hydrolysate Production – Widely used in food-grade hydrolysis of plant or animal proteins
• Pharmaceutical Enzyme Systems – Evaluating protease inhibitor activity or controlled protein digestion
• Bioprocessing & Waste Management – Enhancing organic breakdown and recovery in industrial effluent
• Leather Industry – Pre-treatment and enzymatic dehairing of hides
• Biosensor Research – Detecting protease biomarkers from microbial or biological systems

🔧 Technical Specifications

📚 Scientific References & Applications

• Protease Inhibitor Evaluation – Used to test inhibition activity in enzyme-based assays
• Batch Fermentation Optimization – Applied in high-yield microbial fermentation systems
• Biosensor Development – Detection of Bacillus licheniformis protease biomarkers
• Food Industry – Production of digestible peptides and bioactive compounds from protein sources

Protamex® Protease from Bacillus sp. offers a high-performance, versatile enzymatic solution for industries requiring efficient protein hydrolysis, from food production to pharmaceutical development. With its broad pH and temperature stability, high purity, and reliable enzymatic activity, it supports a wide spectrum of research, bioprocessing, and industrial applications.