Abstract: This experiment was aimed to study the protease properties produced by Bacillus subtilis JNB001 via the index of protease activity to investigate the effects of pH,temperature and other factors on the enzymatic reaction,and the ability of the crude enzyme solution to hydrolyze various animal protein was measured by the degree of hydrolysis.The results showed that the most suitable pH of reaction was 8.0 and the temperature was 45 ℃.The crude enzyme solution in the range of pH 5.5 to 9.0 was relatively stable,while it was not suitable for the preservation of the enzyme solution when pH was over 9.0.At 45 ℃ it had good thermal stability when exceed 50 ℃ for 10 min, the residual activity had been less than 60%.Metal ions such as Ca²⁺ and Mg²⁺,reducing agent like DTT,surfactant as Tween-80,etc.could greatly improve the enzyme activity.On the opposite,Fe²⁺ and Cu²⁺ as well as other ions,metal chelator EDTA,denaturant SDS and other materials could inhibit the protease activity.The K_m was 6.43 mg/mL,and V_max was 47.39 μg/min.It had a range of reaction pH from 7.0 to 9.0 and temperature from 40 to 50 ℃ in the situation for different protein substrates.The crude enzyme solution could hydrolyze pig hair,pig nail,hair removal of cowhide,gelatin and other hard protein substances.The results provided the strong date support for the Bacillus subtilis JNB001 which could be used in dead livestock harmless biological treatment system and other aspects of industrial applications.

Key words: protease; enzyme properties; animal protein; enzymatic hydrolysis effect