Journal
COMBINATORIAL CHEMISTRY & HIGH THROUGHPUT SCREENING
Volume 9, Issue 4, Pages 247-257Publisher
BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBL LTD
DOI: 10.2174/138620706776843183
Keywords
enzyme engineering; biocatalysis; directed evolution; rational design; novel function
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Naturally occurring enzymes are remarkable biocatalysts with numerous potential applications in industry and medicine. However, many of their catalyst properties often need to be further tailored to meet the specific requirements of a given application. Within this context, directed evolution has emerged over the past decade as a powerful tool for engineering enzymes with new or improved functions. This review summarizes recent advances in applying directed evolution approaches to alter various enzyme properties such as activity, selectivity (enantio- and regio-), substrate specificity, stability, and solubility. Special attention will be paid to the creation of novel enzyme activities and products by directed evolution.
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