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  • Biotechnology
  • Enzymology

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  • Extremophiles like Deinococcus radiodurans possess unique metabolic capabilities.
  • Peptidases play crucial roles in protein degradation.
  • Keratin, a structural protein, is challenging to degrade biologically.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the peptidase production and keratinolytic activity of Deinococcus radiodurans.
  • To characterize the enzymes involved in keratin degradation.
  • To explore the potential of D. radiodurans for biotechnological applications.

Main Methods:

  • Culturing Deinococcus radiodurans in various media (TGY, HMY, FMY).
  • Enzymatic screening and quantification of gelatinase, caseinase, and keratinase activities.
  • Enzymography and environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM) for enzyme analysis and substrate interaction.
  • Sulfite release measurement as an indicator of keratin degradation.

Main Results:

  • Deinococcus radiodurans produces metallo- and serine peptidases, including keratinases.
  • Significant keratinolytic activity was observed in HMY and TGY media, with optimal conditions identified.
  • Enzymography confirmed keratin degradation by D. radiodurans enzymes within 24 hours.
  • ESEM revealed structural damage to hair fibers, indicating effective keratin breakdown.
  • Sodium sulfite addition enhanced keratin degradation.

Conclusions:

  • Deinococcus radiodurans is identified as a novel keratinolytic microorganism.
  • The bacterium produces potent keratinases with potential for industrial applications.
  • This discovery opens avenues for bioremediation and biomaterial processing using extremophiles.