Peroxidases

Biochemical Properties, Roles, Mechanism and Applications

Pratima Bajpai

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443274640
• Topic: Biowissenschaften
• Subtopic: Biochemie

Peroxidases: Biochemical Properties, Roles, Mechanism and Applications delves into the world of peroxidases, enzymes crucial in various biochemical and industrial processes. This comprehensive guide starts with an exploration of the origins and biochemical properties of peroxidases from sources such as animals, plants, and microbes. It explains their classifications, mechanisms of action, and the molecular evolution of different peroxidase families. Additionally, the book discusses the enhancement of peroxidase activities and their role in biotechnology. The second part of the book highlights the applications of peroxidase in organic synthesis, the pulp-paper industry, diagnostic kits, and biosensors.Finally, the book examines advanced healthcare applications, including targeted cancer therapies and enzyme immunoassays. This detailed resource is aimed at researchers, practitioners, and students in biochemistry, biotechnology, and related scientific fields. - Provides comprehensive coverage of the biochemical properties, roles, and mechanisms of peroxidases, offering a deep understanding of these essential enzymes - Showcases diverse applications of peroxidases in biotechnology, medicine, and industry, highlighting their utility in bioremediation, diagnostics, biofuel production, and more - Examines advanced techniques to improve peroxidase activities and stability, facilitating practical insights for enhancing enzyme performance in various applications - Explores the molecular evolution and classification of peroxidase families and superfamilies, providing a detailed context for their functional diversity - Includes future prospects and emerging strategies in peroxidase research, guiding readers towards new research directions and innovative applications in the field

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Title page
• Copyright
• Contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgment
• CHAPTER 1 General background
• CHAPTER 2 Global market of commercial enzymes
• CHAPTER 3 History of peroxidases
• CHAPTER 4 Sources of peroxidases
• CHAPTER 5 Peroxidase isoforms
• CHAPTER 6 Classification of peroxidases
• CHAPTER 7 Reactions catalyzed and the action mechanism of peroxidase
• CHAPTER 8 Methods to enhance the activity of peroxidases
• CHAPTER 9 Molecular progression of various families and superfamilies of peroxidases
• CHAPTER 10 The physiological functions of peroxidases in plants
• CHAPTER 11 Application of peroxidases
• CHAPTER 12 Future prospects
• Index