Characterization of Lipolytic Activity from Nyamplung (Calophyllum inophyllum L.) Seeds

Authors

  • Lalu Rudyat Telly Savalas Department of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Jl. Majapahit No. 62 Mataram, 83125, Indonesia
  • Mukhtar Haris Department of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Jl. Majapahit No. 62 Mataram, 83125, Indonesia
  • Eka Junaidi Department of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Jl. Majapahit No. 62 Mataram, 83125, Indonesia
  • Saprizal Hadisaputra Department of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Jl. Majapahit No. 62 Mataram, 83125, Indonesia
  • Yunita Arian Sani Anwar Department of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Jl. Majapahit No. 62 Mataram, 83125, Indonesia
  • Lalu Anugrah Dimas Juniarly Department of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Jl. Majapahit No. 62 Mataram, 83125, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33751/helium.v6i1.42

Keywords:

biocatalyst, Calophyllum inophyllum, enzyme characterization, lipase, SDS-PAGE

Abstract

Lipases are biocatalysts widely utilized in industrial and biotechnological processes due to their ability to catalyze the hydrolysis and synthesis of ester bonds. The search for novel lipase sources from plant materials continues to attract attention, particularly for sustainable and eco-friendly enzyme production. This study aims to isolate and characterize lipase from Nyamplung (Calophyllum inophyllum L.) seeds. The enzyme was extracted from germinated seeds and subjected to activity assays under varying temperature, pH, and germination length conditions. The highest lipase activity was obtained at 35 °C and pH 7.5, with an activity of 0.92 U/mL. The maximum activity was observed after 15 days of imbibition, reaching 1.06 U/mL. Protein characterization through SDS-PAGE revealed multiple bands with molecular weights of ~28, ~21 and ~19 kDa, indicating the presence of isoenzymes or subunit structures. These results suggest that Nyamplung seed lipase exhibits suitable catalytic properties for biotechnological applications. The enzyme’s moderate temperature and neutral pH optima make it a potential candidate for use in food and oleochemical industries.

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L. R. T. Savalas, M. . Haris, E. . Junaidi, S. . Hadisaputra, Y. A. S. . Anwar, and L. A. D. Juniarly, “Characterization of Lipolytic Activity from Nyamplung (Calophyllum inophyllum L.) Seeds”, Helium J Sci Appl Chem, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 09–17, Jun. 2026.

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