Enzyme technologies for pharmaceutical and biotechnological applications
By: edited by Herbert A. Kirst, Wu-Kuang Yeh, Milton J. Zmijewski, Jr
Contributors: Kirst, Herbert A; Yeh, Wu-Kuang, 1942-; Zmijewski, Milton J., 1948-
Publisher: Marcel Dekker
Published: 2001
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 611
Subjects: Enzymes -- Biotechnology; Enzymes -- Industrial applications; Pharmaceutical biotechnology
Description: "This reference provides a review of enzyme functions in human and animal health - covering basic principles and applications in antibiotic biosynthesis, biocatalysis, and screening and assay optimization, as well as new and emerging technologies in the biotechnological and pharmaceutical industries.".

"Emphasizing modern methods of metabolic engineering and drug discovery processes, Enzyme Technologies for Pharmaceutical and Biotechnological Applications details enzyme targets related to human disease ... the development of effective enzymatic assays ... up-to-the-minute methodologies in high-throughput screening ... the discovery of novel compounds for lead generation ... improvements in antibiotic yield ... the generation of contemporary protein products ... and more."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes index