Amyloglucosidase (glucoamylase; EC 3.2.1.3) has been purified from the culture filtrates of Aspergillus candidus Link var. aureus using hydrophobic interaction chromatography and DEAE-cellulose treatment. The enzyme thus obtained has a specific activity of 329 units/mg protein with the overall recoveries between 70 and 75%. The process appears to be of industrial promise.
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