Table 1 Effect of extraction solvents on the production of α-amylase and protease by B. licheniformis (Means ± standard deviation)
Extraction solvents | α-amylase activity (U/g) | Protease activity (U/g × 1,000) |
|---|---|---|
Distilled water | 25 ± 2.8 | 56 ± 4.2 |
Tap water | 660 ± 16.7 | 470 ± 11.3 |
Buffer | 90 ± 6.3 | 96 ± 5.1 |
SDS 0.1 % | 15 ± 1.0 | 125 ± 7.3 |
NaCl 50 mM | Not detected | 60 ± 4.0 |