Rhizomucor miehei is a thermophilic zygomycete that secretes several hydrolytic enzymes, such as lipase [two], milk clotting protease [23] and b-glucanase [24]
Esterase (carboxylesterase, EC three.1.one.1) and lipase (EC 3.1.1.three) are usually recognized as lipolytic enzymes catalyzing the cleavage and development of ester bonds. Esterases primarily catalyze the hydrolysis of ester bonds…