A method to release L-asparaginase(EC3.5.1.1) from Escherichia coli ATCC 11303 cells using an aqueous two-phase system was proposed. The system was composed of K2HPO4 and polyoxyethylene octyl phenyl ether (POOPE). This method combined enzyme release with enzyme purification.The influences of POOPE concentration
K2HPO4 concentration
E. coli cell concentration
pH and treatment time on the release of L-asparaginase were investigated.Under suitable conditions
over 90% of L-asparaginase in cells was released into surrounding medium.Electron micrography indicated that the chemical treatment altered the inner structure of E.coli cells significantly.