The ability of enzymes to efficiently catalyse reactions under mild conditions makes them of great interest to the food and chemical industry.
Lipases are a group of enzymes already frequently used as catalysts.
These enzymes are biologically significant for fat degradation but, as with other enzymes, their industrial applications are more diverse. However, to increase the industrial use of lipases it is necessary to fully understand the fundamental aspects of their function. By focussing on fundamental subjects this short advanced course will provide a better understanding of the function and applications of lipases. Additionally though, it is well suited to anyone who wants to gain an overview of lipase applications. The course will be composed of lectures by keynote speakers.