Abstract
Lipase activity of Malassezia furfur is associated with insoluble fractions of the organisms. The pH optima of the lipase was acidic at 5.0, which is very similar to skin surface pH. The enzyme activity was strongly activated by a lipase activator, sodium taurocholate (STC). Addition of STC to the culture medium activated cell growth and induced hyphae. Results suggested that M. furfur lipase plays an important role in cell growth.
