Keratinolysis by Absidia cylindrospora and Rhizomucor pusillus: biochemical proof

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 May 1992 English Publisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLCJournal:Mycopathologia, volume 118, pages 109-114 (issn: 0301-486X, eissn: 1573-0832,

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Authors: R C, Rajak; H K, Malviya; H, Deshpande; S K, Hasija;

doi: 10.1007/bf00442539

pmid: 1279428

Keratinolysis by Absidia cylindrospora and Rhizomucor pusillus: biochemical proof

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Abstract

Absidia cylindrospora and Rhizomucor pusillus causal agents of phycomycoses, were cultured on sterile natural keratins in a mineral solution and the keratin degradation products analyzed. The excess of sulphur was removed by oxidation to inorganic sulphate and thiosulphate, which were the main products of sulphitolysis of keratin. The proteolytic activity of the two fungi depended on the nature of the keratin substrate. Human scalp hair was the most favoured keratin substrate by both the fungi.

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Hoof and Claw, Sheep, Wool, Snakes, Feathers, Hydrogen-Ion Concentration, Dogs, Mucorales, Animals, Humans, Keratins, Cattle, Chickens, Hair, Horns, Skin

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