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| Title: | Enzymes Everywhere |
| Authors: | Shewale, J. G. |
| Keywords: | Enzymes |
| Issue Date: | 28-Aug-2009 |
| Series/Report no.: | CSIR Golden Jubilee Series
Publication No. 19 |
| Abstract: | Almost all people come to know about enzymes during their
school days while learning about the process of digestion.
However, few 'non-scientific' professionals remain aware of
their impc:tance once formal education is over. Enzymes, are
one of the few groups of macromolecules that control the
existence of living matter on earth. The importance of en-zymes
becomes evident when one realizes that the synthesis
of other crucial regulatory molecules such as DNA, hor-mones,
and neuropeptides are catalysed by enzymes.
Though the occurrence of enzymes has been known for
centuries, the field of enzymes has seen a revolution only in
the last 50 years or so with technological developments in
diversified areas like fermentation, separation techniques,
genetic engineering, immobilization and bioreactors. All
these are covered by a single scientific discipline called
Biotechnology. The methodologies are now so advanced that
it is possible to selectively alter properties of an enzyme to
suit a particular application.
My purpose of writing this book is to share th~ new
developments in the field of enzymes and their uses with
those who do not consciously think about the manifold ,ways
in which enzymes touch everyday lives. I hope that the
readers come to the conclusion that enzymes play an in-despensible
role in keeping us healtheir, happier and more
content. |
| Appears in Collections: | NISCAIR GoldenJubilee Collection
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