Résumé
This study describes the influence of various factors on the hydrolysis and alcoholysis activities of the lipase fromCandida parapsilosis (Ashford), Langeron and Talice in aqueous media. Optimal activities were obtained at 45°C and pH 6–6.5. The influence of the nature of the substrate on the temperature activity profiles was observed. Total or partial recovery of the activities was obtained when methanol was added to the enzyme extract after thermal denaturation. A tyrosin residue appeared to be necessary for lipase function. Magnesium was a required metal cofactor. These activities were optimal in the presence of high amounts of water (water activity >0.9).