Fundamentals of Enzyme Engineering [electronic resource] /
Yoo, Young Je.author.
Feng, Yan.author.
Kim, Yong-Hwan.author.
Yagonia, Camila Flor J.author.
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of enzyme engineering, from fundamental principles through to the state-of-the-art in research and industrial applications. It begins with a brief history, describing the milestones of advancement in enzyme science and technology, before going on to cover the fundamentals of enzyme chemistry, the biosynthesis of enzymes and their production. Enzyme stability and the reaction kinetics during enzymatic reactions are presented to show how enzymes function during catalysis and the factors that affect their activity. Methods to improve enzyme performance are also presented, such as cofactor regeneration and enzyme immobilization. The book emphasizes and elaborates on the performance and characteristics of enzymes at the molecular level. Finally, the book presents recent advances in enzyme engineering and some key industrial application of enzymes addressing the present needs of society. This book presents essential information not only for undergraduate and graduate students, but also for researchers in academia and industry, providing a valuable reference for the development of commercial applications of enzyme technology.
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
I. Introduction to Enzyme Engineering -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Biosynthesis of Enzymes -- 3. Production of Enzymes -- II. Enzyme Reaction Engineering -- 4. Enzyme Reaction Kinetics -- 5. Regeneration of Cofactors -- 6. Immobilized Enzymes -- 7. Enzymes in Non-conventional Media -- III. Molecular Understanding of Enzymes -- 8. Engineering Tools for Enzymes -- 9. Enzyme Catalysis -- 10. Specificity of Enzymes -- 11. Thermodynamics and Stability -- IV. Application of Enzymes -- 12. Enzymes for Chemicals and Polymers -- 13. Enzymes for Food and Energy -- 14. Enzymes for Biosensors -- 15. Enzymes for Environment. .
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of enzyme engineering, from fundamental principles through to the state-of-the-art in research and industrial applications. It begins with a brief history, describing the milestones of advancement in enzyme science and technology, before going on to cover the fundamentals of enzyme chemistry, the biosynthesis of enzymes and their production. Enzyme stability and the reaction kinetics during enzymatic reactions are presented to show how enzymes function during catalysis and the factors that affect their activity. Methods to improve enzyme performance are also presented, such as cofactor regeneration and enzyme immobilization. The book emphasizes and elaborates on the performance and characteristics of enzymes at the molecular level. Finally, the book presents recent advances in enzyme engineering and some key industrial application of enzymes addressing the present needs of society. This book presents essential information not only for undergraduate and graduate students, but also for researchers in academia and industry, providing a valuable reference for the development of commercial applications of enzyme technology.
Biochemical engineering.
Proteins .
Bioorganic chemistry.
Biochemical Engineering.
Protein Science.
Bioorganic Chemistry.