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A review of the
biochemical, biotechnological and other applications of
enzymes
Soetan, K. O.1*, Aiyelaagbe, O. O.2
and Olaiya, C. O.3
1Department
of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology,
University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
2Department
of Chemistry, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
3Department
of Biochemistry, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
*Corresponding author. E -mail:
soetangboye@yahoo.com.
Accepted 14
August, 2009 |
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Abstract |
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Enzymes are proteins evolved by the cells of living
organisms. Their specific function is to catalyse chemical
reactions. Enzymes increase the rate at which reactions
approach equilibrium. Enzymes have found wide and diverse
applications in different disciplines and fields of human
endeavours. Enzymes play critical role in the metabolic
activities of all living organisms, whether humans, animals,
plants or microorganisms and are widely applied in
agriculture, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry,
genetics, industries, human and veterinary medicine,
pharmacy, research, etc. The different applications of
enzymes abound in the literature. The aim of this review is
to discuss the diverse applications of enzymes for the
purpose of teaching, education and research.
Key
words:
Biochemical, biotechnological, applications, enzymes. |
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