Research Article

Bioprocessing of “Hair Waste” by Paecilomyces lilacinus as a Source of a Bleach-Stable, Alkaline, and Thermostable Keratinase with Potential Application as a Laundry Detergent Additive: Characterization and Wash Performance Analysis

Table 1

Specific proteolytic activity (UC/mg), keratinolytic activity (UK/mg), and K : C ratio of crude extract and commercial proteases.

Proteolytic activity 
(UC/mg)
Keratinolytic activity 
(UK/mg)
K : C ratio

Enzyme preparation15.67159.310.17
Proteinas K33.9218.76.45
Alcamax4.627.45.96
Papain7.63.90.51