Characterization of an intracellular β-glucosidase activity from Oenococcus oeni ST81 isolated from wine

A partial characterization of an intracellular β-glucosidase activity from a strain of Oenococcus oeni isolated from wines from the Spanish origin appellation “Ribeira Sacra” has been made. From cell-free extracts (crude extracts) some biochemical parameters of this activity have been analysed (ie. optimum temperature, optimum pH, effect of putative substrates, inhibitors and activators, enzyme location, stability of the enzyme). The results obtained are presented and discussed in this document.