A Study to Elucidate The Effect of Temperature on the Lipase Activity of Different Nuts

Authors

Susmita Mukherjee, Department of Biotechnology, University of Engineering and Management (UEM), University Area, Plot No. III - B/5, New Town, Action Area - III, Kolkata, West Bengal 700160
Nivedita Chatterjee, Department of Biotechnology, University of Engineering and Management (UEM), University Area, Plot No. III - B/5, New Town, Action Area - III, Kolkata, West Bengal 700160
Abhilasha Singh, Department of Biotechnology, University of Engineering and Management (UEM), University Area, Plot No. III - B/5, New Town, Action Area - III, Kolkata, West Bengal 700160
Simantika Maikap, Department of Biotechnology, University of Engineering and Management (UEM), University Area, Plot No. III - B/5, New Town, Action Area - III, Kolkata, West Bengal 700160
Sudeshna Acharyya, Department of Biotechnology, University of Engineering and Management (UEM), University Area, Plot No. III - B/5, New Town, Action Area - III, Kolkata, West Bengal 700160
Sonali Paul, Department of Biotechnology, University of Engineering and Management (UEM), University Area, Plot No. III - B/5, New Town, Action Area - III, Kolkata, West Bengal 700160

Abstract

Lipase is one of the well-known industrially useful enzymes, as it can catalyze different reactions including hydrolysis of triglycerides. Lipases perform essential roles in digestion and process and transport of dietary lipids in most living organisms. So, to solve the issue of high fat in human body, we came up with a solution by studying the lipase activity of the most commonly available food to us, that is, nuts, to find which nut shows better lipase activity, for providing an easy and organic solution to obesity. In our current study, we have found the lipase activity at different temperatures in three of the most common and available nuts in the market to find their optimum temperature range for lipase activity. We have also conducted an overall study to find which of the sample nuts have better lipase activity overall in comparison to the other samples.

Recommended Citation

Mukherjee, Susmita; Chatterjee, Nivedita; Singh, Abhilasha; Maikap, Simantika; Acharyya, Sudeshna; and Paul, Sonali (2024) "A Study to Elucidate The Effect of Temperature on the Lipase Activity of Different Nuts," American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR): Vol. 1, Article 1.
Available at: https://research.smartsociety.org/ajabtr/vol1/iss2/1