Numerous factors have been identifi ed that infl uence the effi cacy of exogenous phytases, which is partially refl ected in the inconsistent responses to phytase that have been reported…

Notionally, phytases have the capacity to degrade IP6 phytate completely to inositol and to liberate six P moieties. However, because the P moiety axially located at C2 is not readily…

Nutritional importance of phytate Phosphorus is an imperative nutrient for numerous biochemical pathways, physiological processes and skeletal integrity, but due to the partial availability of phytate-P, diets are supplemented with…

Cell factories Introduction Feed enzymes, like other industrial enzymes, are currently produced on a large scale mostly in submerged or deep-tank bioreactors. The production hosts are microbial, either bacterial such…

All animals use enzymes to digest feed. These are either produced by the animal itself, or by the microbes naturally present in the gut. However, the animal’s digestive process is…

The salivary glands of insects like the cockroach, red cotton bug, and honeybee play vital roles in feeding, digestion, and, in some cases, communication or defense. Here's a comparison of…