Reagents and strains The reagents f

Reagents and strains The reagents for enzyme extraction, measurements, and
purification were obtained from Sigma-Aldrich (Steinheim, Germany), Wako Pure
Chemical Industries Ltd. (Osaka, Japan), and Nacalai Tesque, Inc. (Kyoto, Japan). A
single strain of M. anka was purchased from Akita-Konno Co., Ltd. (Akita, Japan). Aspergillus
kawachii, a fungus used for preparing white koji, was purchased from Kawachi
Gen-ichiro Company (Kagoshima, Japan).