Peroxidases: Biochemical Properties, Roles, Mechanism and Applications (Progress in Biochemistry and Biotechnology) - Softcover

Bajpai

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443274630 ISBN 13: 9780443274633

Publisher: Academic Press, 2025

Synopsis

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

About this title

About the Author

Pratima Bajpai is currently working as a consultant in the field of paper and pulp. Her research career spans about 40 years, having worked at the National Sugar Institute, the University of Saskatchewan, the University of Western Ontario, and the Thapar Research and Industrial Development Centre in India. She also worked as a visiting professor at the University of Waterloo, Canada, and as a visiting researcher at the Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan. Dr. Bajpai’s main areas of expertise are industrial biotechnology, pulp and paper, and environmental biotechnology.

From the Back Cover

Peroxidases: Biochemical Properties, Roles, and Applications offers an in-depth exploration of peroxidases, enzymes pivotal in various biochemical and industrial processes. The book begins with foundational insights into the origins and biochemical properties of peroxidases derived from diverse sources including animals, plants, and microbes. It discusses their classifications, mechanisms of action, and the molecular evolution of different peroxidase families. This detailed guide further delves into the enhancement of peroxidase activities and their essential roles in biotechnology, highlighting applications in organic synthesis, the pulp-paper industry, and the development of diagnostic kits and biosensors. The text also examines peroxidases' involvement in advanced healthcare applications such as targeted cancer therapies and enzyme immunoassays. Aimed at researchers, practitioners, and students within biochemistry, biotechnology, and related scientific fields, this book acts as a comprehensive resource that consolidates a wealth of knowledge on the functionality and applications of peroxidases. It provides extensive discussions on both theoretical and applied aspects of peroxidase research, paving the way for future innovations and practical applications in diverse biotechnological fields.

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0443274630
• ISBN 13: 9780443274633
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 250