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Laccases, nature's green catalysts, are engineered for industrial applications. Advances in protein engineering have enhanced their activity, stability, and versatility for biocatalysis.

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  • Biotechnology and Biochemistry
  • Enzyme Engineering
  • Green Chemistry

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  • Laccases are multicopper oxidoreductases recognized as environmentally friendly catalysts.
  • Their broad substrate specificity and use of molecular oxygen make them ideal for diverse applications.
  • Applications span biofuel production, bioremediation, organic synthesis, and biosensor development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review significant advances in laccase engineering for industrial biocatalysis.
  • To highlight the successful adaptation of bacterial and fungal laccases for high performance.
  • To examine engineering strategies for enhanced catalytic activity, stability, and cost-effectiveness.

Main Methods:

  • Review of rational, semi-rational, and directed evolution approaches in laccase engineering.
  • Analysis of strategies for heterologous expression and functional optimization.
  • Examination of methods to improve laccase tolerance to non-natural environments and inhibitors.

Main Results:

  • Significant progress has been made in enhancing laccase activity and thermostability.
  • Engineered laccases demonstrate improved tolerance to organic solvents, ionic liquids, and physiological fluids.
  • A deeper understanding of laccase structure-function relationships has been achieved.

Conclusions:

  • Laccase engineering has successfully transformed these enzymes into valuable industrial biocatalysts.
  • Continued research in enzyme engineering promises further development of laccases for sustainable processes.
  • The adaptability of laccases supports their role in advancing green chemistry and biotechnology.