Alkaline Proteases from Rose Snapper (Lutjanus guttatus): Evaluation of Their Stability to Chemical Denaturants and Potential Application to Hydrolyze Seafood Waste Proteins.

Large quantities of by-products are generated after processing of rose snapper (Lutjanus guttatus), such as viscera, head, tail, skin, and bones, which are considered a potential source of valuable molecules. Therefore, the aim of the present study was the biochemical characterization of alkaline proteases isolated from the intestines of L. guttatus and the evaluation of their stability against different chemical denaturants (salts, surfactants/reducing agents, organic solvents, and commercial detergent formulations).