In this completely revised 6th edition, emphasis has been given to an improved didactic style including colored graphics in order to facilitate a deeper understanding of the underlying principles. New developments, such as transamination, enzyme promiscuity and applications on industrial scale within the fieldof 'white biotechnology' are included. First textbook on biotransformations Meanwhile the established text in thefield More and more courses are taught on this subject at universities worldwide 6th edition is didactically improved by including color graphics Chapters on new developments are included in this edition INDICE: Introduction. Common Prejudices Against Enzymes. Advantages and Disadvantages of Biocatalysts. Enzyme Properties and Nomenclature. Biocatalytic Applications: Hydrolytic Reactions. Reduction Reactions. Oxidation Reactions.-Formation of Carbon-Carbon Bonds. Addition and Elimination Reactions. Transfer Reactions. Halogenation and Dehalogenation Reactions. Special Techniques: Enzymes in Organic Solvents. Immobilization.- Artificial and Modified Enzymes. State of the Art and Outlook. Appendix: Basic Rules for Handling Biocatalysts. Abbreviations. Suppliers of Enzymes. Commonly Used Enzyme Preparations. Major Culture Collections. Pathogenic Bacteria and Fungi.
- ISBN: 978-3-642-17392-9
- Editorial: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 500
- Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés