Research Article

Acid Lipase from Candida viswanathii: Production, Biochemical Properties, and Potential Application

Table 1

Fermentation parameters of the C. viswanathii cultures performed for 72 h.

Speed rotation (rpm)Biomass (g/L)Lipase (U) (g/g) (g/h) (U/g) (U/g·h)

15012.546.60.8340.1733.1080.051
18017.480.21.1640.2425.3500.064
21021.899.41.4560.3036.6380.062

: biomass yield on substrate consumed; : biomass productivity; : lipase yield on substrate consumed; : specific rate of lipase production.