Keratinases and microbial degradation of Keratin
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The present review deals with fungal keratinases including that of dermatophytes. Bacterial keratinases were also included. Temperature and substrate relationship keratinase production has also been discussed. Keratin degradation and industrial involvement of keratinase producing fungi is also reviewed.
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