Peroxidases

Biochemical Properties, Roles, Mechanism and Applications
Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-0-443-27463-3
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 225 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm

Peroxidases: Biochemical Properties, Roles, and Applications offers an in-depth exploration of peroxidases, enzymes pivotal in various biochemical and industrial processes. The book begins with foundational insights into the origins and biochemical properties of peroxidases derived from diverse sources including animals, plants, and microbes. It discusses their classifications, mechanisms of action, and the molecular evolution of different peroxidase families. This detailed guide further delves into the enhancement of peroxidase activities and their essential roles in biotechnology, highlighting applications in organic synthesis, the pulp-paper industry, and the development of diagnostic kits and biosensors. The text also examines peroxidases' involvement in advanced healthcare applications such as targeted cancer therapies and enzyme immunoassays. Aimed at researchers, practitioners, and students within biochemistry, biotechnology, and related scientific fields, this book acts as a comprehensive resource that consolidates a wealth of knowledge on the functionality and applications of peroxidases. It provides extensive discussions on both theoretical and applied aspects of peroxidase research, paving the way for future innovations and practical applications in diverse biotechnological fields.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bajpai, Pratima

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Molekularbiologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biochemie (nichtmedizinisch)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction
2. Global market of commercial enzymes
3. History of Peroxidases
4. Sources of Peroxidases - animal, plant, microbes
5. Peroxidase isoforms
6. Classification of Peroxidases
7. Catalyzed reactions and mechanism of Peroxidase action
8. Molecular evolution of diverse Peroxidase families and superfamilies
9. Techniques to improve Peroxidases activities
10. Physiological roles of plant Peroxidases
11. Application of Peroxidases
12. Future Prospects

Über Autor(innen)

Bajpai, Pratima
Dr. Pratima Bajpai is currently working as a Consultant in the field of Paper and Pulp. She has over 36 years of experience in research at the National Sugar Institute, University of Saskatchewan, the Universitiy of Western Ontario, in Canada, in addition to the Thapar Research and Industrial Development Centre, in India. She also worked as a visiting professor at the University of Waterloo, Canada and as a visiting researcher at Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan. She has been named among the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University in the list published in October 2022. This is the third consecutive year that she has made it into the prestigious list. Dr. Bajpai's main areas of expertise are industrial biotechnology, pulp and paper, and environmental biotechnology. She has contributed immensely to the field of industrial biotechnology and is a recognized expert in the field. Dr. Bajpai has written several advanced level technical books on environmental and biotechnological aspects of pulp and paper which have been published by leading publishers in the USA and Europe. She has also contributed chapters to a number of books and encyclopedia, obtained 11 patents, written several technical reports, and has implemented several processes in Indian Paper mills. Dr. Bajpai is an active member of the American Society of Microbiologists and is a reviewer of many international research journals.