Invertase and its applications

Enzymes are complex globular proteins found in living cells, acting as a bio-catalyst facilitating metabolic reactions in an organism's body. In 1878 Kuhne coined the term ‘enzyme’ from the Greek word, “enzumas”, which refers to the leavening of bread by yeast. Enzymes catalytic nature is responsible for the functioning. It participates in a reaction without being consumed in the reaction, attaining a high rate of product formation by lowering down the Gibb's free energy (ΔG°) required for the reaction to occur.1 Because of their specific nature enzymes can differentiate between chemicals with similar structures and can catalyze reactions over a wide range of temperatures (0–110 °C) and in the pH range 2–14. In industrial application, such qualities with an enzyme being non-toxic and biodegradable can result in high quality and quantity products, fewer by-products and simpler purification procedures. Also enzymes can be obtained from different microorganisms and that too in large amount without using any chemical resistant approaches.

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