Of six alkalitolerant, extracellular protease producing bacterial strains isolated, DP2 displayed maximum activity. This organism was designated as Streptomyces sp. DP2 and identified as Streptomyces ambofaciens. Maximum protease yield was observed after 48hours of submerged fermentation using various carbon and nitrogen sources. Fructose was found to be the best substrate for protease production, followed by maltose, lactose and wheat bran. Mustard cake is reported for the first time as the most ideal nitrogen source although soybean meal also gave comparable yield. The protease produced by Streptomyces sp. DP2 exhibited extensive activity over a broad pH range (4-12) with maximum activity at pH 8, and was active over a broad range of elevated temperatures (50-100°C), and possessed thermostability at 60-90°C for up to 1 hour. Enzyme activity was reduced by EDTA (25%), SDS (16%), and PMSF (6%). This novel alkaline protease has both alkali- and thermostability that may have industrial significance.
Background. This study was carried out to observe the radioprotective effect of Panax ginseng root extract (PGE) against radiation-induced hematological and biochemical alterations in blood and liver of mice. Materials and methods. Adult Swiss albino mice were exposed to 6 Gy gamma radiation in the presence (experimental) or absence (control) of PGE to study the quantitative and qualitative alterations in the blood and liver. Results. Radiation exposure resulted in a significant decline (P < .001) in erythrocyte count, hemoglobin (Hb), and hematocrit (Hct) in peripheral blood. Maximum changes in all the parameters were observed on day 3 after irradiation. In contrast, PGE-pretreated irradiated animals showed a significant increase in erythrocyte, Hct, and Hb values compared with irradiated controls. Furthermore, a significant elevation in lipid peroxidation level over normal was recorded in irradiated control mice, whereas this increase was considerably lesser in PGE pretreated animals. Likewise, pretreatment with PGE caused a significant increase in glutathione levels in serum as well as in liver in comparison to irradiated controls. Conclusion. From this study, it is clearly evident that PGE provides protection against radiation-induced hematological and biochemical alterations in Swiss albino mice.
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