Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferase
A Comprehensive Guide from Gene to Applications
- 1st Edition - September 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editor: Kiransinh Rajput
- Language: English
Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferase: A Comprehensive Guide from Gene to Applications explores the role of cyclodextrin glucanotransferase (CGTase) in starch degradation and its applic… Read more
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Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferase: A Comprehensive Guide from Gene to Applications explores the role of cyclodextrin glucanotransferase (CGTase) in starch degradation and its applications. Sections cover the production of CGTase by different bacterial genera, including Bacillus spp., and purification strategies. It delves into the structural and functional characteristics of CGTase, highlighting its catalytic mechanisms, substrate specificity, and factors affecting enzyme activity and stability. Additional sections explore recombinant CGTases, their properties, and advancements in protein engineering and enzyme immobilization. With a strong focus on practical applications, the book discusses inclusion complex formation and a wide range of industrial uses in pharmaceuticals, textiles, bioremediation, and food.
Detailed case studies and real-world examples illustrate how CGTase and cyclodextrins can address specific challenges and drive innovation in these fields. This book is an essential resource for applied science researchers working in the field of starch processing enzymes, providing them with the knowledge to advance their research and development. It also serves as a valuable reference for researchers in the starch processing industries, offering insights into the latest advancements and practical applications of CGTase and cyclodextrins.
Detailed case studies and real-world examples illustrate how CGTase and cyclodextrins can address specific challenges and drive innovation in these fields. This book is an essential resource for applied science researchers working in the field of starch processing enzymes, providing them with the knowledge to advance their research and development. It also serves as a valuable reference for researchers in the starch processing industries, offering insights into the latest advancements and practical applications of CGTase and cyclodextrins.
- Provides detailed and comprehensive information about cyclodextrin glucanotransferase (CGTase) enzymes and their diverse applications, filling a gap in the current market
- Covers all fundamental aspects of CGTase, including its production, structural characteristics, and catalytic mechanisms, all presented in a clear and accessible language suitable for both graduate students and researchers
- Focuses on the latest advancements in CGTase research and the wide range of applications of cyclodextrins in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, textiles, bioremediation, and food
- Showcases the enzyme's transformative potential
Applied Science Researcher, Biochemist, Molecular Biologist, Industrial Researcher, Graduate Student, Academic Faculty
Section I: Introduction
1. Introduction to α-amylase Family
2. Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferase: An Overview
3. Structure of Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferases
Section II: Mechanism and Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferase Production
4. Catalytic mechanisms of Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferases
5. Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferase from Bacillus spp.
6. Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferase from other bacterial genera
Section III: Purification and Engineering of Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferases
7. Cloning and Overexpression of CGTases
8. Extraction, Purification, and Characterization of Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferases
9. Protein Engineering of Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferases
10. Immobilization of Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferases
Section IV: Cyclodextrins and their Applications
11. Structure and Properties of Cyclodextrins
12. Current Status of Cyclodextrin Production
13. Large Ring Cyclodextrins
14. Applications of Cyclodextrins
1. Introduction to α-amylase Family
2. Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferase: An Overview
3. Structure of Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferases
Section II: Mechanism and Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferase Production
4. Catalytic mechanisms of Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferases
5. Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferase from Bacillus spp.
6. Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferase from other bacterial genera
Section III: Purification and Engineering of Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferases
7. Cloning and Overexpression of CGTases
8. Extraction, Purification, and Characterization of Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferases
9. Protein Engineering of Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferases
10. Immobilization of Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferases
Section IV: Cyclodextrins and their Applications
11. Structure and Properties of Cyclodextrins
12. Current Status of Cyclodextrin Production
13. Large Ring Cyclodextrins
14. Applications of Cyclodextrins
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: September 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Kiransinh Rajput
Prof. (Dr.) Kiransinh Rajput is working in the field of cyclodextrin glucanotransferase, plant growth promoting bacteria, biosurfactants, and bioremediation. He has published more than 44 research and review papers in peer reviewed journals as well as 3 book chapters in edited books with international publishers. Prof. Rajput has filed an Indian patent on ‘process for the production of a yellow antioxidant pigment from the fungus Collectotrichum’ (3267/Del/2014). Currently he is working as a PI of project entitled “Evaluation of cow-based preparations for plant growth promoting bacteria and scale up for field applications in natural farming” sponsored by GSBTM, Govt. of Gujarat, India. He had also worked as Co-PI in the project entitled “Evaluation of biofortified formulation of PGPR on the enhancement of induced systemic resistance (ISR) causing damping off disease in agricultural crops”. He has successfully guided 2 Ph.D. and 2 M.Phil. students in microbiology.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Gujarat University, India