Keratinases are proteolytic enzymes predominantly active when keratin substrates are
available that attack disulfide bridges in the keratin to convert them from complex to …

Keratinophilic fungi colonize keratinous substrates and convert them to the constituent
components of low molecular weight. These fungi can be distinguished from others in their …

Keratinophilic fungi are environment worldwide fungi that degrade keratinous substrates to
components of low molecular weight; they belong to Hyphomycetes and several other …

Municipal solid waste (MSW) containing harmful substances is a major concern in waste
management and can cause adverse effects on diversity of fungi in soil. The main objective …

Background: Dermatophytes are one of the most important etiologic agents of cutaneous
infections in humans and animals. The present study aimed to study the frequency …

Certain moose (Alces alces) populations in the northeastern United States are in decline
because of increasing frequency of winter tick (Dermacentor albipictus) epizootics …

Aim: To isolate and identyfy keratinophilic fungi from soil samples excavated excavation
area within the ancient city of Stratonikeia, Turkey and determination of their enzyme …

This study determined the predominance of keratinophilic fungi and dermatophytes species
in dumpsites located within four geopolitical zones of Ogun State, Nigeria using the …

Keratinophilic fungi have been reported as one of the principal causes of cutaneous and sub
cutaneous mycoses among individuals living in developing countries. This study was …

Fungi are one of the important components in the biosphere, ubiquitous in nature and
essential in recycling of nutrients in all type of habitats. These organisms play key role as …