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A systematic reconsideration on proteases.
Poorani Gurumallesh1, Kamalini Alagu1, Baskar Ramakrishnan1
1Department of Biotechnology, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, India.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
|January 22, 2019
Summary
Proteases are vital enzymes with broad applications in medicine and industry. This review explores their classification, sources, and significant roles, highlighting their potential as eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic chemicals.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry and Biotechnology
- Enzymology
Background:
- Proteases are complex enzymes crucial for proteolysis.
- They are found in microbes, plants, animals, and humans.
- Proteases play significant roles in physiological pathways and metabolism.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of protease classification and sources.
- To highlight the essential roles and applications of proteases.
- To emphasize the potential of proteases as eco-friendly industrial agents.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on protease classification and sources.
- Analysis of protease functions in various biological and industrial contexts.
- Evaluation of evidence for protease applications in medicine and industry.
Main Results:
- Proteases are sourced from microbial fermentation, plants, animals, and humans.
- They exhibit high specificity for biomolecules and regulate physiological pathways.
- Proteases are integral to metabolism and industrial biotechnology.
Conclusions:
- Proteases are indispensable in medical, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors.
- Their substrate specificity and regulatory functions are key to their importance.
- Proteases offer a promising eco-friendly alternative to synthetic chemicals in industrial processes.
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