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  • Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering
  • Synthetic Biology
  • Industrial Biotechnology

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  • Biocatalysis has seen revolutionary progress over the last century.
  • Integration of multidisciplinary technologies has enabled exploration of natural enzymatic reactions.
  • Protein engineering has yielded robust biocatalysts for industrial production, creating networks of natural and artificial enzymatic pathways.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the advancements in biocatalysis.
  • To highlight the role of emerging technologies in enzyme discovery and pathway design.
  • To discuss the future trajectory of biocatalysis towards intelligent manufacturing and total synthesis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of biocatalysis advancements.
  • Analysis of the impact of protein engineering on biocatalyst development.
  • Exploration of the role of artificial intelligence, automation, and ultra-high-throughput technologies.

Main Results:

  • Biocatalysis has evolved from exploring natural enzymes to designing artificial cascades.
  • Protein engineering has led to robust biocatalysts widely adopted in industry.
  • Emerging technologies are expanding possibilities for novel enzyme and cascade discovery.

Conclusions:

  • Biocatalysis research is increasingly integrating novel technologies.
  • Intelligent manufacturing and enzymatic total synthesis are emerging as key future directions.
  • The field is progressing towards a new era driven by technological integration and advanced synthesis strategies.