Keratin-rich by-products, ie bristles, horns and hooves, chicken feathers and similar, are a
source of nutrients for animals (amino acids) and plants (N, S). Contemporary developments …

Keratinases are exciting proteolytic enzymes that display the capability to degrade the
insoluble protein keratin. These enzymes are produced by diverse microorganisms …

Feathers account for 5–7% of the total weight of chicken have become one of the major
pollutants due to their recalcitrant nature. Feather which is constituted of 90% keratin can be …

Feathers are a major by-product of the poultry industry. They are mainly composed of
keratins which have wide applications in different fields. Due to the increasing production of …

Proteolytic enzymes are present in all living organisms and help in cell growth and
differentiation. Proteases are the hydrolytic enzymes that act as biocatalysts for the cleavage …

Proteases are ubiquitous enzymes that occur in various biological systems ranging from
microorganisms to higher organisms. Microbial proteases are largely utilized in various …

Enormous masses of keratinous wastes are annually accumulated in the environment as
byproducts of poultry processing and agricultural wastes. Keratin is a recalcitrant fibrous …

The environment is under constant threat due to the huge accumulation of the keratinaceous
wastes produced by poultry processing industries and poultry farms. Millions of tons of …

In this study, the possibility of keratin extraction from wool and feather by an enzymatic
treatment along with a reducing agent has been investigated. The effects of different …

Poultry feather is renewable, inexpensive and abundantly available. It holds great business
potentials if poultry feather can be converted into valuable functional materials. Herein, we …