Production and preliminary characterization of RNA-depolymerase from Trichoderma harzianum.

Trichoderma harzianum produced RNA-depolymerase with maximum activity after 72 to 120 h of growth. Addition of K2HPO4 repressed enzyme production by the fungus. The optimal activity was at pH 7.8 and 40 to 50°C. The enzyme was stable at pH 3.2 to 9.0 and 80% of activity remained after 60 min at 40°C. EDTA and p-chloromercuribenzoate had no effect on the enzyme activity.