Purification and functional characterization of two basic proteases of South American Bromelia antiacantha fruit

Key Points

• Functional characterization shows that the identified proteases exhibit unique enzymatic activity, influencing potential applications.
• Purification methods led to two distinct proteases being isolated from Bromelia antiacantha fruit extracts within the biotechnological context.
• Assessment involved biochemical techniques to determine the properties and activity of the proteases in various conditions.
• The findings highlight the potential use of these proteases in industrial applications, signaling further exploration in biotechnology.