ISSN:
0009-286X
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Application of Enzymes and Antibodies in Organic Solvents. This review outlines the influence of organic solvents on antibodies, enzymes and their reactions, the different kinds of enzyme-solvent systems, the various advantages of organic solvents compared with water and how they can be used for synthetic and analytical purposes. Main applications are the enzymatic synthesis of optically pure organic chemicals used as drugs, research chemicals, dyes or fragrants, as well as the analysis of hydrophobic compounds. Examples can be given of bioconversions in organic media by microbial cells and of syntheses with catalytic antibodies. Moreover, the full biotechnological potential of chemically or genetically engineered enzymes can only be exploited if the diversity of possible media is taken into account.
Additional Material:
2 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cite.330670106
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