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Also in Crayfish: How Phytase Inclusion Avoids Phytic Acid Effects on Hepatopancreas Enzymes of Redclaw Cherax quadricarinatus

Table 1

Enzyme activities from Cherax quadricarinatus hepatopancreas extract performed at 27°C. Values are expressed as means ± SD.

U/ml of HP extractU/g of fresh tissueU/mg of soluble protein

Alkaline protease40.09 ± 0.87400.91 ± 8.667.21 ± 0.16
α-Amylase8.35 ± 0.2883.53 ± 2.771.50 ± 0.05
Cellulase (CMCase)10.20 ± 0.10102.02 ± 1.011.84 ± 0.02
Phytasendndnd

HP, hepatopancreas; nd, not detected; U, units.