Peroxidases
Biochemical Properties, Roles, Mechanism and Applications
- 1st Edition - August 1, 2025
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Author: Pratima Bajpai
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 7 4 6 3 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 7 4 6 4 - 0
Peroxidases: Biochemical Properties, Roles, Mechanism and Applications delves into the world of peroxidases, enzymes crucial in various biochemical and industrial processes. This c… Read more
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Request a sales quotePeroxidases: Biochemical Properties, Roles, Mechanism and Applications delves into the world of peroxidases, enzymes crucial in various biochemical and industrial processes. This comprehensive guide starts with an exploration of the origins and biochemical properties of peroxidases from sources such as animals, plants, and microbes. It explains their classifications, mechanisms of action, and the molecular evolution of different peroxidase families. Additionally, the book discusses the enhancement of peroxidase activities and their role in biotechnology. The second part of the book highlights the applications of peroxidase in organic synthesis, the pulp-paper industry, diagnostic kits, and biosensors.
Finally, the book examines advanced healthcare applications, including targeted cancer therapies and enzyme immunoassays. This detailed resource is aimed at researchers, practitioners, and students in biochemistry, biotechnology, and related scientific fields.
Finally, the book examines advanced healthcare applications, including targeted cancer therapies and enzyme immunoassays. This detailed resource is aimed at researchers, practitioners, and students in biochemistry, biotechnology, and related scientific fields.
- Provides comprehensive coverage of the biochemical properties, roles, and mechanisms of peroxidases, offering a deep understanding of these essential enzymes
- Showcases diverse applications of peroxidases in biotechnology, medicine, and industry, highlighting their utility in bioremediation, diagnostics, biofuel production, and more
- Examines advanced techniques to improve peroxidase activities and stability, facilitating practical insights for enhancing enzyme performance in various applications
- Explores the molecular evolution and classification of peroxidase families and superfamilies, providing a detailed context for their functional diversity
- Includes future prospects and emerging strategies in peroxidase research, guiding readers towards new research directions and innovative applications in the field
Researchers including professors, postdoc, and graduate students in biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, microbial technology, molecular biology, bioresource technology and environment. Technical staff at both academic and industrial institutions, government laboratories and independent research institutes in the field
1. Introduction
2. Global market of commercial enzymes
3. History of Peroxidases
4. Sources of Peroxidases - animal, plant, microbes
5. Peroxidase isoforms
6. Classification of Peroxidases
7. Catalyzed reactions and mechanism of Peroxidase action
8. Molecular evolution of diverse Peroxidase families and superfamilies
9. Techniques to improve Peroxidases activities
10. Physiological roles of plant Peroxidases
11. Application of Peroxidases
12. Future Prospects
2. Global market of commercial enzymes
3. History of Peroxidases
4. Sources of Peroxidases - animal, plant, microbes
5. Peroxidase isoforms
6. Classification of Peroxidases
7. Catalyzed reactions and mechanism of Peroxidase action
8. Molecular evolution of diverse Peroxidase families and superfamilies
9. Techniques to improve Peroxidases activities
10. Physiological roles of plant Peroxidases
11. Application of Peroxidases
12. Future Prospects
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 1, 2025
- No. of pages (Paperback): 225
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443274633
- eBook ISBN: 9780443274640
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Pratima Bajpai
Dr. Pratima Bajpai is a Pulp and Paper Consultant with a 40-year research career spanning institutions like the National Sugar Institute, University of Saskatchewan, and Thapar Research Centre. She has held visiting positions at the University of Waterloo and Kyushu University. Recognized among the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University for five consecutive years, her expertise includes industrial biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, and pulp and paper. She has authored several advanced technical books and contributed to numerous publications, making significant contributions to her field. Dr. Bajpai is a leading expert in industrial biotechnology and environmental aspects of pulp and paper industries.
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant-Pulp and Paper, Kanpur, India