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  • Biochemistry and Biotechnology
  • Enzymology
  • Molecular Biology

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  • Enzymes are crucial biological macromolecules with diverse industrial applications.
  • Current industrial enzyme applications face challenges with long-term stability and activity under harsh conditions.
  • There is a growing demand for enzymes with superior catalytic properties and enhanced stability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review industrially important enzymes, their sources, and engineering methods.
  • To highlight enzyme engineering strategies for improving catalytic efficiency and stability.
  • To examine the significance of enzyme engineering in advancing molecular biology.

Main Methods:

  • Exploration of diverse environments using omics technology.
  • Biotransformation of proteins to enhance stability.
  • Enzyme engineering techniques including directed evolution, structure-based rational design, and de novo synthesis.

Main Results:

  • Enzyme engineering offers pathways to develop novel enzymes with unique catalytic activity.
  • Improved enzyme stability and activity can be achieved through various engineering approaches.
  • The review consolidates information on enzyme classes, sources, and engineering strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Enzyme engineering is vital for overcoming limitations of current biocatalysts.
  • Advanced engineering methods are key to meeting the increasing demand for robust enzymes.
  • Enzyme engineering significantly contributes to the progress of molecular biology techniques.