# Effect of Storage Duration on Amylase, Protease, and Lipase Activities in Ultrasound-Assisted Extracted Bovine Pancreatin

## TL;DR

This study shows that ultrasound-assisted extraction improves the long-term stability of enzymes in bovine pancreatin compared to conventional methods.

## Contribution

The study demonstrates that ultrasound-assisted extraction enhances the functional stability of multienzyme systems during long-term storage.

## Key findings

- UAM retained 76% of initial amylolytic activity after 930 days, compared to 58% for conventional methods.
- UAM showed significantly higher residual proteolytic activity and smoother degradation trajectories.
- Both extraction methods retained high lipolytic activity (~84%) and met microbiological standards.

## Abstract

Long-term stability of multienzyme protein systems is governed by preservation of conformational integrity and resistance to thermally induced structural destabilization. This study evaluated bovine pancreatin (BP) obtained by conventional extraction (CM) and ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAM) during 0–930 days of storage at 10–40 °C. Amylolytic (AA), proteolytic (PA), and lipolytic activities (LA), representing the functional enzymatic activity (EA) of the multienzyme protein system, were monitored to characterize degradation kinetics and activity loss associated with conformational destabilization. After 930 days at 20 ± 1 °C, UAM retained 76% of initial AA compared with 58% for CM, corresponding to a 31% higher residual activity in UAM. LA demonstrated comparatively high stability in both preparations (~84% retention), whereas PA exhibited delayed degradation and significantly higher residual values in UAM samples. Two-way ANOVA confirmed significant effects of extraction method, storage duration, and their interaction (p < 0.001), indicating method-dependent kinetic behavior. Elevated temperatures (35–40 °C) accelerated inactivation, consistent with increased molecular mobility and reduced conformational stability. The smoother degradation trajectories and lower apparent inactivation rates observed in UAM preparations suggest kinetic stabilization, potentially associated with improved conformational preservation and reduced extraction-induced structural stress. Both preparations complied with pharmacopoeial microbiological limits. These findings support the hypothesis that UAM enhances long-term functional stability of complex multienzyme systems through mechanisms related to conformational resilience.