1.PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

D‌eclared activity: 5–200,000 U/g (solid powder)

Appearance‌: Off-white to pale yellowish-green powder

Source‌: Extracted from Bacillus licheniformis fermentation

Optimum Temperature‌: 50-60°C

Functionalities‌:

Breaks down feed-derived prolamins and antigenic proteins

Tenderizes meat by digesting indigestible protein structures

Degrades prion proteins (implicated in mad cow disease) by disrupting β-sheet structures

Keratinase is a ‌broad-spectrum alkaline serine endopeptidase‌ that efficiently degrades both soluble and insoluble proteins including collagen, bovine whey protein, and casein. Notably, it exhibits exceptional ‌keratin degradation capability‌, converting insoluble keratin (feathers, hair, hooves) into soluble amino acids and peptides under mild conditions, offering significant advantages over conventional proteases.

‌2. PRODUCT ADVANTAGE

Core Functions

Keratin degradation‌: Hydrolyzes insoluble keratin (feathers/hair) into soluble peptides/amino acids (e.g., serine, cysteine)

Extended functionalities‌:

Breaks down feed-derived prolamins and antigenic proteins

Tenderizes meat by digesting indigestible protein structures

Degrades prion proteins (implicated in mad cow disease) by disrupting β-sheet structures

Substrate Specificity

Primary substrate‌: Keratin (feathers, hair, horns)

Secondary substrates‌: Casein, collagen, etc.

Degradation efficiency ranking‌: Hemoglobin > fibrin > feather keratin > casein

Key Features

1）Catalytic Properties‌:

Hydrolyzes both peptide and non-terminal peptide bonds

Efficiently cleaves disulfide bonds (-S-S-) in keratin, disrupting its compact structure

2）Stability‌:

Thermostability‌    AND   pH tolerance

‌3. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

• ‌Feed Industry‌

Enhances digestibility of complex proteins in animal feed.

Feed conversion rate booster enzyme‌ improving nutrient utilization by 15-20%.

• ‌Environmental Protection‌

Feather waste treatment enzyme‌: Converts poultry feathers into amino acids and peptides within ‌48 hours‌ (≥90% degradation rate).

Sustainable alternative to landfilling/incineration, reducing environmental pollution.

• ‌Cosmetics‌

Exfoliating enzyme‌: Removes dead skin cells and excess keratin, improving skin permeability.

Key ingredient in keratinolytic skincare formulations.

• ‌Pharmaceuticals‌

Medical-grade keratinase‌:

Enhances drug penetration for psoriasis treatment.

Keratinase inhibitors reduce fungal invasiveness by 80%.

• ‌Leather Processing‌

Leather unhairing enzyme‌: Replaces toxic sulfide-based processes.

Reduces COD emissions by ‌60%‌.

Gently dissociates elastic tissues while preserving leather quality.

4.PACKAGE AND STORAGE

• Package：25kg/drum.
• Storage：Keep sealed in a dry and cool place and avoid direct sunlight. Slight sedimentation is acceptable since it will not impact performance of the product.
• Shelf life: 12 months in a dry and cool place.