Although the highest
activity was observed at pH 7, the enzyme showed activity at pH 5.0e8.0. Lp_3562 exhibited optimal
lipase activity at 40 C and, showing more than 40% of maximal activity at refrigeration temperature
(5 C). Conversely, Lp_3562 presented good thermostability exhibiting more than 80% of its maximal
activity after 20 h incubation at 45 C. More interestingly, Lp_3562 was active under NaCl concentrations
higher than 20%. The biochemical properties exhibited by Lp_3562 make this halotolerant lipase
attractive for its use in food fermentations.