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  • Biochemistry and molecular biology.

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  • Enzymes are increasingly used as detergent additives due to their unique properties.
  • Microbial enzymes, particularly cold-active ones from psychrophiles, show high catalytic efficiency and stability.
  • These enzymes are suitable for eco-friendly and cost-effective detergent formulations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the application of cold-active enzymes as detergent additives.
  • To explore molecular approaches for understanding and improving these enzymes.
  • To discuss the scope and challenges of using cold-active enzymes in the detergent industry.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on cold-active enzymes (proteases, lipases, amylases, cellulases).
  • Analysis of modern genomics and proteomics approaches.
  • Examination of molecular techniques including gene coding, amino acid sequencing, and protein engineering.

Main Results:

  • Cold-active enzymes exhibit high efficiency, thermostability, and alkaline stability.
  • Molecular techniques have elucidated the alkaline stability and compatibility with oxidizing agents.
  • These enzymes have become commercially successful detergent additives.

Conclusions:

  • Cold-active enzymes are valuable, eco-friendly, and sustainable detergent additives.
  • Ongoing research and molecular advancements continue to improve their performance and application scope.
  • Challenges remain in optimizing their use for broader industrial adoption.