In this article we will discuss about the role of enzymes as surfactants in making detergents. The surfactants are the surface-active-agents which decrease the tension between molecules lying on the surface of a liquid. The first patent for use of enzymes in detergent was granted in 1913.It was a crude extract of pancreas (pancreatin) in a solution of sodium carbonate. [...]
In this article we will discuss about the medical applications of enzymes in analysis and therapy. About 50 different enzymes are being used for clinical diagnoses. Two of the major enzymes are peroxidases from horseradish and alkaline phosphatase from beef intestinal mucosa. Both of these are required for immunoassays. The enzymes are used in test strips, EL1SA, biosensors and auto-analyzers. [...]
Read this article to learn about the application and commercial production of enzymes in the field of enzyme technology. Enzymes are the biocatalysts synthesized by living cells. They are complex protein molecules that bring about chemical reactions concerned with life. It is fortunate that enzymes continue to function (bring out catalysis) when they are separated from the cells i.e. in [...]