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. [...]
Everything you need to know about enzyme technology. Some of the most frequently asked questions are as follows:- Q.1. How have new strains of yeast been possible by recombinant DNA technology? Ans: The new strains of yeasts which show amylolytic activity have been prepared using recombinant DNA technology. To achieve this objective glucoamylase genes from Aspergillus, β-1, 3/1, 4- glucanase [...]
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. [...]