Applied Enzymology and Biocatalysis

Mechanistic Principles for Industrial and Clinical Applications

Muhammad Sajid Hamid Akash, Shagufta Kamal, Kanwal Rehman

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Biological Sciences
• Subtopic: Biochemistry
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443492150
• Index: Biological Sciences

Applied Enzymology and Biocatalysis: Mechanistic Principles for Industrial and Clinical Applications examines the molecular mechanisms, kinetics, and engineering of enzymes that underpin their growing use across biotechnology, medicine, and industry. The book provides a comprehensive exploration of how enzymatic processes can be optimized and adapted to meet the evolving needs of biomanufacturing, sustainable chemistry, and therapeutic innovation. With a clear emphasis on mechanistic insight and translational relevance, the book covers enzyme structure–function relationships, catalytic mechanisms, protein engineering, directed evolution, and computational design. It further integrates applications in biocatalysis, nanobiotechnology, biosensor development, green chemistry, and synthetic biology. Special attention is given to the clinical and diagnostic uses of enzymes, including their role in drug discovery, metabolic engineering, and precision healthcare. This book serves as a detailed reference for understanding the principles and applied aspects of enzyme science in modern biotechnology. It is a valuable resource for biochemists, molecular biologists, biotechnologists, pharmaceutical researchers, process engineers, and graduate students seeking to expand their expertise in enzymology and biocatalytic innovation. - Explores enzyme kinetics, catalytic mechanisms, and structural biology in the context of industrial and medical biotechnology - Integrates principles of protein engineering, directed evolution, and computational design for enzyme optimization - Examines large-scale biocatalysis, bioprocess engineering, and sustainability applications in pharmaceutical and industrial systems - Discusses therapeutic, diagnostic, and biosensor-based uses of enzymes in translational medicine and precision healthcare - Highlights recent advances in nanobiotechnology, green chemistry, and synthetic biology for next-generation enzymatic innovations

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Title page
• Copyright
• Contents
• About the Authors
• Preface
• Part I: Fundamentals
• Part II: Biocatalyst production, purification, and immobilization
• Part III: Enzyme engineering, computational design, and analytical technologies
• Part IV: Applications and emerging frontiers
• Part V: Educational and professional frameworks in applied enzymology
• Index