Bioorganic reactions in microemulsions: the case of lipases.
Water-in-oil microemulsions, or reverse micelles, are being evaluated as a reaction medium for a variety of enzymatic reactions. These systems have many potential biotechnological applications. Important examples are the use of various lipase microemulsion systems for hydrolytic or synthetic reactions. This review illustrates the biotechnological applications of microemulsions as media for bioorganic reactions. The principal focus is on lipase catalyzed processes.
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Institute of Biological Research and Biotechnology, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 48, Vas. Constantinou Avenue, 11635 Athens, Greece.
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