Lactose removal using lectin from papaya seeds - A biochemical approach

The global prevalence of individuals with lactose intolerance and galactosemia has created a new market for lactose-free food products. In this scenario, the use of systems containing molecules with the ability to capture lactose is very promising. Therefore, a lectin from papaya seeds with the ability to bind lactose was extracted, purified and characterized. This lectin was immobilized in polyaniline and used as a bioaffinity column to remove this disaccharide.

About the author

Cassio Nazareno has a bachelor's degree in Biotechnology. Karla Batista is a pharmacist with a master's degree in Food Science and Technology, a doctorate in Biology and a post-doctorate in Industrial and Fermentation Microbiology. Kátia Flávia Fernandes is a pharmacist with a master's degree in Biochemistry, a doctorate in Chemistry and a post-doctorate in Enzyme Immobilization.

Product details

• Authors: Karla Batista, Kátia Flávia Fernandes, Cassio Nazareno Silva Da Silva
• Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.03.2024
• EAN: 9786207233779
• ISBN: 9786207233779
• No. of pages: 56
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Biochemistry, biophysics