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Protein and Enzyme Engineering (Including Use of Genomics)
In the previous chapter, we discussed the principles, uses and techniques of biocatalysis and enzyme technology, particularly with reference to naturally occurring enzymes. In the past, initially the industry largely depended on these naturally occurring enzymes. However, a naturally occurring enzyme and the corresponding bioprocess are often constrained by a set of conditions. In order to overcome these constraints, emphasis has- now shifted from conditions available in a living system to those desirable for an ideal industrial process.

Keeping in view this ideal process, one may search or design an ideal enzyme, which will give maximum yield. With the advent of biotechnology, it has been possible to design and engineer novel enzymes and other macromolecules with desired attributes. This area of research also received support from computer aided molecular modelling (CAMM), which has contributed significantly, not only to protein and enzyme engineering, but also to drug designing.

Various aspects of protein and biocatalyst engineering will be discussed in this chapter and those of drug discovery and drug designing will be discussed in the next chapter. Metabolic pathways are also being engineered in a variety of ways to improve the production of a particular macromolecule or to produce novel products. These aspects will be discussed.

Steps Involverd in the Old Conventional and new ideal Design for Enzymatic Synthesis Showing a Paradigm Shift

 

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