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Thermostable Carbonic Anhydrases in Biotechnological Applications
- Source :
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol 16, Iss 7, Pp 15456-15480 (2015)
- Publication Year :
- 2015
- Publisher :
- MDPI AG, 2015.
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Abstract
- Carbonic anhydrases are ubiquitous metallo-enzymes which catalyze the reversible hydration of carbon dioxide in bicarbonate ions and protons. Recent years have seen an increasing interest in the utilization of these enzymes in CO2 capture and storage processes. However, since this use is greatly limited by the harsh conditions required in these processes, the employment of thermostable enzymes, both those isolated by thermophilic organisms and those obtained by protein engineering techniques, represents an interesting possibility. In this review we will provide an extensive description of the thermostable carbonic anhydrases so far reported and the main processes in which these enzymes have found an application.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14220067
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.2a20c56560de4c9d94a7fcea359b0853
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms160715456