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  • Isomerases (EC 5.xx) are enzymes that interconvert isomers, crucial for synthesizing stereochemically pure compounds.
  • These enzymes transform inexpensive biomolecules into high-value isomers for medicinal chemistry.
  • Known applications include producing l-ribose, d-psicose, lactulose, and d-phenylalanine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct an in-depth analysis of isomerases from marine environments.
  • To investigate the current state of knowledge and applications of marine isomerases in biocatalysis.
  • To identify research gaps and encourage future studies on these biocatalysts.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search without time constraints.
  • Focused analysis on published reports concerning marine-originating isomerases.
  • Review of documented applications in biocatalysis.

Main Results:

  • Isomerase applications in biocatalysis are not extensively documented, aligning with previous observations.
  • A long-standing scientific interest exists for marine isomerases, driven by curiosity.
  • Application examples are found in cutting-edge areas of current biotechnological development.

Conclusions:

  • Marine isomerases represent a largely untapped resource for biocatalysis.
  • Despite limited documented applications, there is a clear scientific interest in marine isomerases.
  • These enzymes possess industrially relevant properties, warranting increased research for applied biocatalysis.