Update on Marine Carbohydrate Hydrolyzing Enzymes: Biotechnological Applications.

Area of Science:

• Biocatalysis
• Green Chemistry
• Marine Biotechnology

Background:

• Carbohydrate-hydrolyzing enzymes from marine sources have historical significance in structural analysis.
• These enzymes remain relevant for contemporary applications in interdisciplinary fields.
• A limited number of recent studies highlight the need for a comprehensive analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a specialized analysis of marine carbohydrate-hydrolyzing enzymes.
• To review current literature and research on these biocatalysts.
• To highlight their utility in green chemistry and related domains.

Main Methods:

• Literature review focusing on modern (2016-2017) articles.
• Analysis organized by specific biopolymers.
• Inclusion of original research articles and patent data.
• Searches conducted on databases like Science Direct and Espacenet.

Main Results:

• Identification of key marine carbohydrate-hydrolyzing enzymes.
• Discussion of enzyme applications in various biopolymer contexts.
• Synthesis of findings from original research and patent literature.

Conclusions:

• Marine carbohydrate-hydrolyzing enzymes offer significant potential as biocatalysts.
• Further research and application in green chemistry are warranted.
• This review consolidates existing knowledge and identifies research gaps.