Microbial Enzymes: Classification, Biochemistry, Production and Applications presents a thorough examination of the pivotal role microbial enzymes play across numerous industries. Highlighting their remarkable stability and adaptability, the book guides readers through essential topics such as enzyme classification, biochemical properties, and state-of-the-art production techniques. With 25 comprehensive chapters, it explores modern approaches for enzyme detection, enzyme immobilization, and the broad spectrum of applications in fields like food processing, medicine, pharmaceuticals, and textiles. The text is tailored to provide practical knowledge and current scientific developments, making it a valuable resource for students, researchers, and industry professionals.
The book also delves into advanced subjects, including the biosynthesis of metal nanoparticles via microbial enzymes and the impact of microbial toxins in various sectors. It discusses bacterial, fungal, and algal enzymes, addressing their unique applications and contributions to biotechnology. Special attention is given to challenges such as antibiotic resistance, alongside innovative solutions in enzyme production and molecular engineering.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Classification of enzymes - p. 13 3. Chapter 3. Mechanism of microbial enzymes - p. 33 4. Chapter 4. Bacterial enzymes and their applications - p. 51 5. Chapter 5. Industrially important fungal enzymes: production and applications - p. 75 6. Chapter 6. Algal enzymes and their applications - p. 87 7. Chapter 7. Biochemistry of enzymes and their various sources - p. 109 8. Chapter 8. Microbial enzymes and antibiotic resistance - p. 133 9. Chapter 9. Microbial enzymes of industrial importance - p. 147 10. Chapter 10. Methods of microbial enzyme immobilization - p. 159 11. Chapter 11. Biotechnology of microbial enzymes - p. 173 12. Chapter 12. Microbial production and molecular engineering of industrial enzymes - p. 185 13. Chapter 13. Isolation, identification, and characterization of enzyme-producing lactic acid bacteria from traditional fermented food - p. 201 14. Chapter 14. Extraction of invertase from the yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe, affecting production factors, and evaluation of Michaelis–Menten kinetic properties - p. 215 15. Chapter 15. Microbial enzymatic activity measurements - p. 227 16. Chapter 16. Enzymes in food processing - p. 239 17. Chapter 17. Applications of microbial enzymes in medicine - p. 261 18. Chapter 18. Molecular transcription of microbial enzymes: Insights into gene regulation and function - p. 275 19. Chapter 19. Application of microbial enzymes in textile industry - p. 291 20. Chapter 20. Biosynthesis of metal nanoparticles by microbial enzymes - p. 311 21. Chapter 21. Extracellular enzyme activity and its implications for organic matter cycling - p. 323 22. Chapter 22. Identification of extracellular enzyme-producing bacteria (proteolytic, cellulolytic, and amylolytic) in the sediment - p. 333 23. Chapter 23. Enzymes of importance to rhizosphere processes - p. 343 24. Chapter 24. Microbial enzymes with special characteristics for biotechnological applications - p. 361 25. Chapter 25. Future prospects in enzyme technology - p. 389 26. Index - p. 399
Microbial Enzymes: Classification, Biochemistry, Production and Applications presents a thorough examination of the pivotal role microbial enzymes play across numerous industries. Highlighting their remarkable stability and adaptability, the book guides readers through essential topics such as enzyme classification, biochemical properties, and state-of-the-art production techniques. With 25 comprehensive chapters, it explores modern approaches for enzyme detection, enzyme immobilization, and the broad spectrum of applications in fields like food processing, medicine, pharmaceuticals, and textiles. The text is tailored to provide practical knowledge and current scientific developments, making it a valuable resource for students, researchers, and industry professionals.
The book also delves into advanced subjects, including the biosynthesis of metal nanoparticles via microbial enzymes and the impact of microbial toxins in various sectors. It discusses bacterial, fungal, and algal enzymes, addressing their unique applications and contributions to biotechnology. Special attention is given to challenges such as antibiotic resistance, alongside innovative solutions in enzyme production and molecular engineering.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Classification of enzymes - p. 13 3. Chapter 3. Mechanism of microbial enzymes - p. 33 4. Chapter 4. Bacterial enzymes and their applications - p. 51 5. Chapter 5. Industrially important fungal enzymes: production and applications - p. 75 6. Chapter 6. Algal enzymes and their applications - p. 87 7. Chapter 7. Biochemistry of enzymes and their various sources - p. 109 8. Chapter 8. Microbial enzymes and antibiotic resistance - p. 133 9. Chapter 9. Microbial enzymes of industrial importance - p. 147 10. Chapter 10. Methods of microbial enzyme immobilization - p. 159 11. Chapter 11. Biotechnology of microbial enzymes - p. 173 12. Chapter 12. Microbial production and molecular engineering of industrial enzymes - p. 185 13. Chapter 13. Isolation, identification, and characterization of enzyme-producing lactic acid bacteria from traditional fermented food - p. 201 14. Chapter 14. Extraction of invertase from the yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe, affecting production factors, and evaluation of Michaelis–Menten kinetic properties - p. 215 15. Chapter 15. Microbial enzymatic activity measurements - p. 227 16. Chapter 16. Enzymes in food processing - p. 239 17. Chapter 17. Applications of microbial enzymes in medicine - p. 261 18. Chapter 18. Molecular transcription of microbial enzymes: Insights into gene regulation and function - p. 275 19. Chapter 19. Application of microbial enzymes in textile industry - p. 291 20. Chapter 20. Biosynthesis of metal nanoparticles by microbial enzymes - p. 311 21. Chapter 21. Extracellular enzyme activity and its implications for organic matter cycling - p. 323 22. Chapter 22. Identification of extracellular enzyme-producing bacteria (proteolytic, cellulolytic, and amylolytic) in the sediment - p. 333 23. Chapter 23. Enzymes of importance to rhizosphere processes - p. 343 24. Chapter 24. Microbial enzymes with special characteristics for biotechnological applications - p. 361 25. Chapter 25. Future prospects in enzyme technology - p. 389 26. Index - p. 399
