Microbial Lipases: Between Production, Purification, and Their Biotechnological Applications

Abstract

The breaking down of lipid into glycerol and long chain fatty acids at the oil water interface is catalyzed by the enzymes known as lipases. Some enzymes are particularly interesting since they have a wide range of applications and can be utilized as catalysts in numerous biochemical processes. In non-aqueous and micro-aqueous environments, lipases catalyzed a variety of bioconversion processes, including as esterification and inter-esterification. All living things, including plants, animals, and microbes, can production lipases. However, lipase from microorganism is mostly preferred due to their low of cost production and genetic modification is simple. Nutritional and physicochemical factors affect the biocatalysts that microorganisms secrete. Lipase production was improved by optimizing the bioprocess parameters. Microbial lipases have also drawn increased interest for a variety of uses in the detergent, food, cosmetics industries, and environmental bioremediation. This review offers information on how to produce microbial lipases for possible biotechnological applications.