Enzymes from Genetically Modified Microorganisms for Production of Chitin, Chitosan, and Chitooligosaccharide

Chitosan: A review of sources and preparation methods

“…Likewise, deacetylases can also be extracted from fish intestines or microbes [2,20,76,77], for instance, Alcalase® obtained from Bacillus licheniformis [3]. Genetically-modified microorganisms have also been reported as another source of enzymes for deproteinization and deacetylation reactions [78].…”