Production of Lysophospholipid Using Extracellular Phospholipase $A_1$ from Serratia sp. MK1

For the efficient production of lysophospholipid the hydrolysis of phospholipid using phospholipase $A_1$ from Serratia sp. MK1 was studied in an aqueous-solvent, a two-phase and an emulsion system. Judged on the basis of productivity and the degree of hydrolysis, the yield of lysophospholipid in a two-phase system was found to be better than that obtained in an emulsion system. Among the 13 organic solvents tested phospholipase $A_1$ showed the most efficient catalytic activity and stability in butyl acetate. When 20% phospholipid was used it was completely hydrolyzed in this two-phase system.