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Application of Microbial Enzymes in Medicine and Industry: Current Status and Future Perspectives Publisher Pubmed



A Darbandi ATIEH ; Z Elahi ZAHRA ; L Dadgarzankbar LEILA ; F Ghasemi FATEMEH ; N Kakavandi NASER ; S Jafari SAJJAD ; T Darbandi TALIEH ; R Ghanavati ROYA
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Source: Future Microbiology Published:2024


Abstract

Microbes are a major source of enzymes due to their ability to be mass-cultivated and genetically modified. Compared with plant and animal enzymes, microbial enzymes are more stable and active. Enzymes are generally classified into six classes based on their reaction, substrate specificity and mechanism of action. In addition to their application in medicine for treating diseases, these compounds are used as anti-inflammatory, thrombolytic and digestive agents. However, challenges such as immunogenicity, tissue specificity and short in vivo half-life make clinical trials complex. Enzymes are metabolic catalysts in industry and their production and extraction must be optimized to preserve profitability due to rising demand. The present review highlights the increasing importance of bacterial enzymes in industry and medicine and explores methods for their production, extraction and purification. © 2024 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.