Tailoring the microenvironment of enzymes in water-poor systems.
Biocatalytic systems using enzymes in organic solvents open up the possibility of performing a whole range of reactions which would not normally occur under physiological conditions. The ability to perform reverse hydrolysis, or to convert substances relatively insoluble in aqueous environments on a scale of practical value in commercial applications are among those reactions for which water-poor systems are appropriate.
Mattiasson
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Department of Biotechnology, Chemical Center, Lund University, Sweden.
Adlercreutz
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D004655:Emulsions; D004798:Enzymes / Q000378:metabolism*; D004800:Enzymes, Immobilized; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D011108:Polymers; D012997:Solvents; D014867:Water
D004655:Emulsions; D004798:Enzymes; D004800:Enzymes, Immobilized; D011108:Polymers; D012997:Solvents; D014867:Water