Chymosin EC 3.4.23.4

Origin:

• Bacteria: Escherichia coli K-12
• Fungi: Aspergillus niger, Kluyveromyces lactis, Rhizomucor miehei

Action:

• Catalysis of degradation: Chymosin catalyzes the degradation of peptide bonds in proteins, leading to the formation of smaller molecules.
• Casein Transformation: This enzyme is responsible for converting milk casein from a colloidal form to a curd form, a key process in cheese production.