When used as biocatalysts, enzymes accelerate many chemical reactions. At Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), researchers have now embedded enzymes in metal-organic cages (MOFs). For the ...

Learn how enzymes aid digestion and absorption with this BBC Bitesize Biology KS3 study guide.

The development of better biotech enzymes Date: March 16, 2011 Source: Public Library of Science Summary: Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions, such as laundry detergent digesting ...

Harnessing the Power of Enzymes: Enzyme Classification and Its Implications for Biotechnology Summary Enzymes are highly specific in their function and are able to catalyze a wide range of reactions, ...

Enzymes are highly specific and efficient biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms, playing a crucial role in various fields, from medicine to biotechnology.

If thermophilic enzymes can be made more active without compromising their stability, it will be of great commercial value to the biotech industry," explained Professor Wong.