title: Protease formation by a moderately halophilic Bacillus strain.
abstract: A moderately halophilic strain of Bacillus, isolated from unrefined solar salt, was capable of growth in the presence of 4 M NaCl. Maximal growth was obtained in a medium containing 1 to 2 M NaCl. The organism produced protease when cultivated aerobically in media containing 0 to 3 M NaCl or 0 to 2 M KCl. The protease activity was optimal at 0.5 M NaCl and 0.75 M KCl.
mesh_terms: D001407:Bacillus / Q000201:enzymology* / Q000254:growth & development; D003470:Culture Media; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D010447:Peptide Hydrolases / Q000096:biosynthesis* / Q000378:metabolism; D011189:Potassium Chloride / Q000494:pharmacology; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D003470:Culture Media; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D011189:Potassium Chloride; D010447:Peptide Hydrolases