An Overview on The Enzyme Production by Fungi and Its Analytical Methods

Enzymes, such as proteases, cellulases, and lipases, play major role in various industries and have wide applications. But certain out-dated production techniques are being considered inappropriate due to its high energy demand, environmental pollution, and cost. Fungi are one of the best sources of large group of enzymes which are being used as alternative to toxic chemical catalysts. They are characterized by their high tolerance to temperature, pH, solvents, and substrates. Fungal enzymes are produced in moulds, which are made of hyphae and mycelium cells. The cost-effectiveness and lack of toxicity makes fungal enzyme production attractive as a substitute for traditional chemical and mechanical processes. A review paper on fungal enzymes can contribute to the scientific literature by providing a comprehensive analysis of existing techniques, discussing advancements, offering comparative insights, and exploring applications and implications. The current study focuses on various qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques being used to characterize the enzymes produced specifically by fungi.