Table 2 Effect of various marine wastes on production of chitinase by A. faecalis AU02 and its antioxidant activity. Values represent mean ± SD. SSP Shrimp shell powder, CSP crab shell powder, SCSP mixed shrimp/crab shell powder in the proportions indicated
Carbon source | Chitinase activity (IU/ml) | Antioxidant activity of the culture supernatant (%) |
|---|---|---|
SSP | 226 ± 1 | 75 ± 1 |
CSP | 194 ± 1.527 | 68 ± 1 |
SCSP (25:75) | 233 ± 1.527 | 78 ± 1 |
SCSP (50:50) | 258 ± 1 | 84 ± 1.527 |
SCSP (75:25) | 229 ± 1 | 80 ± 1.527 |