Used in the pharmaceutical industry for the production of semi-synthetic antibiotics by catalyzing the hydrolysis of penicillin derivatives. Employed in detergent formulations to break down fatty stains and oils at low temperatures, improving cleaning efficiency. Applied in the food industry for flavor development in cheese and dairy products by accelerating fat breakdown. Utilized in biodiesel production to catalyze the transesterification of triglycerides into fatty acid methyl esters. Also used in leather processing to remove fats from hides and in wastewater treatment to degrade lipid contaminants.