Table 5. Comparison of BGS activity of cell-free supernatant extracts by solvent

Sample Volume (mL) Specific activity (AU/mL)1) Purification fold Total activity (AU)2) Recovery (%)
K748 supernatant 100 320 - 32,000 -
Hexane ext. 5 160 0.25 800 2.5
Ethyl acetate ext. 5 2,560 8 12,800 40
Butanol ext. 5 640 2 3,200 10
The activity per 1 mL sample is defined as 20 AU.
Volume (mL) * Specific activity (AU/mL).