Production and applications of esterases

Esterase plays a major role in the degradation of natural materials and industrial pollutants, viz., cereal wastes, plastics, and other toxic chemicals. It is useful in the synthesis of optically pure compounds, perfumes, and antioxidants. The potential applications of esterase with reference to agr...

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Published in:Applied microbiology and biotechnology 2005-04, Vol.67 (2), p.160-169
Main Authors: Panda, T, Gowrishankar, B. S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agriculture
antioxidants
Aspergillus niger - metabolism
Biodegradation
Biological and medical sciences
Biotechnology
Drug Industry
Enzyme engineering
esterases
Esterases - biosynthesis
Food-Processing Industry
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Industrial pollution
Industrial wastes
Methods. Procedures. Technologies
Miscellaneous
perfumes
Pharmaceutical industry
Plastic pollution
plastics
Pollutants
Studies
toxic substances
wastes
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Summary:Esterase plays a major role in the degradation of natural materials and industrial pollutants, viz., cereal wastes, plastics, and other toxic chemicals. It is useful in the synthesis of optically pure compounds, perfumes, and antioxidants. The potential applications of esterase with reference to agriculture, food, and pharmaceutical industries, are discussed in this review. Promising applications in this avenue can be supported by appropriate production strategies.
ISSN:0175-7598
1432-0614
DOI:10.1007/s00253-004-1840-y