• Biocatalysts Ltd is a biotechnology company based in Cardiff, Wales, developing and manufacturing speciality enzymes at commercial scales for a variety of industries, such as food, flavour & fragrance, life science, pharma and fine chemicals. (sintef.no)
  • Recent advances in biotechnology, particularly in genetic and protein engineering, and genetics have provided the basis for the efficient development of enzymes with improved properties for established applications and novel, tailor-made enzymes for completely new applications where enzymes were not previously used. (wikipedia.org)
  • Today, enzymes are widely applied in many different industries and the number of applications continues to increase. (wikipedia.org)
  • The main driver for the widespread application of enzymes is their small environmental footprint. (wikipedia.org)
  • Notwithstanding all these desirable characteristic features of enzymes, their widespread industrial application is often hampered by their lack of long term operational stability and shelf-storage life, as well as by their cumbersome recovery and re-use. (wikipedia.org)
  • Immobilization also facilitates the efficient recovery and re-use of costly enzymes, in many applications a conditio sine qua non for economic viability, and enables their use in continuous, fixed-bed operation. (wikipedia.org)
  • The first session of the research project was focused on functional-based screening method to screen a collection of 100 marine bacteria isolated from Svalbard and Lofoten islands for their ability to produce a broad spectrum of cold-active enzymes.The isolated bacteria were classified by 16S rRNA sequencing and the phylogenetic distribution of the detected activities was evaluated with the interest for finding new cold-active biocatalysts. (unina.it)
  • This research project and the data obtained strongly represent a contribution to enhance the market of cold-active lipolytic enzymes of white biotechnology field as powerful biocatalysts. (unina.it)
  • Lipase enzymes find applications in various industries, including medicine and diagnostics. (globenewswire.com)
  • With the development of programmable enzymes, the market is expected to witness significant expansion. (globenewswire.com)
  • Recorded the largest revenue share in 2022, driven by increased demand for processed foods, a growing awareness of health benefits from enzymes, and novel applications and formulations. (globenewswire.com)
  • Overall, the global lipase food enzymes market is witnessing steady growth, driven by their diverse applications, biosensor technology, and the increasing demand for cleaner and healthier food products. (globenewswire.com)
  • Understanding the structural features of Rieske oxygenases responsible for control over selectivity is essential to enable the development of this class of enzymes for biocatalytic applications. (nature.com)
  • Elaine's research focuses on the development of novel enzymes and methodologies that enable entirely new biocatalytic disconnections, and her group focus on overcoming the challenges that hamper the widespread application biocatalysts. (qub.ac.uk)
  • The selectivity with which halogenating enzymes act on their substrates renders halogenases interesting targets for biocatalyst development. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The study of CylC-like enzymes will provide insights into substrate scope, mechanism and catalytic partners, and will also enable engineering these biocatalysts for similar or additional C-H activating functions. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Enzymes and other biocatalysts are often considered as a third category. (wikipedia.org)
  • This invention relates to the use of recyclable biocatalysts (immobilized enzymes) for the production of FAMEs. (ctc-n.org)
  • Enzymes, on the other hand, are sensitive biocatalysts that can partially or totally lose their enzymatic activity as a consequence of any major changes occurring in their surrounding environment. (u-szeged.hu)
  • The agreement grants DSM rights to use Codexis's custom biocatalysts and services and secures a supply of Codexis enzymes for commercialization of pharmaceutical manufacturing routes developed by DMS's InnoSyn route-scouting service. (pharmtech.com)
  • The kits contain 24 enzymes from Codexis's collection of biocatalyst variants from two enzyme classes: ketoreductase and transaminase. (pharmtech.com)
  • Metagenomics combined with dedicated engineering (directed evolution, mutagenesis, synthetic biology) of (novel) industrially relevant enzymes with emphasis on sustainable applications in carbohydrate bioprocessing, fine chemical production, and societal relevant conversion processes for production of (functionalized) added value proteins. (pccresearch.nl)
  • High-resolution structure determination of proteins and protein complexes, which are relevant for applications in biotechnology (biocatalysts), food (e.g. carbohydrate modifying enzymes) and health (host invasion vectors). (pccresearch.nl)
  • The specialty enzymes market in North America is dominating due to the increasing demand for enzymes in specialty applications. (marketsandmarkets.com)
  • In fact, there is an increasing demand in bio discovering powerful biocatalysts for biotechnological applications in terms of esterase/lipases from cold environments. (unina.it)
  • Other harmless strains of cyanobacteria have great potential for biotechnological applications and for this reason are much sought-after. (tugraz.at)
  • In one area, the use of cyanobacteria as biocatalysts for light-driven biotechnological applications is being examined and tested in a range of industrially relevant model reactions. (tugraz.at)
  • At the same time, the PhotoBioCat project is also an European network of doctoral students which will work on this light-driven reaction for biotechnological applications under the guidance of experts from 2018 to 2021. (tugraz.at)
  • Non-Saccharomyces yeasts (non-conventional yeasts) have recently been used as industrial organisms for a wide range of biotechnological applications. (alliedacademies.org)
  • His research aims to fundamentally understand complex cellular systems and develop novel experimental and computational tools to control these systems for biotechnological applications with 3 research thrusts. (arkinlab.bio)
  • GBB advances on new biotechnological applications through molecular- and synthetic biology approaches, offers a stimulating environment for research and training, and maintains state-of-the-art infrastructure. (pccresearch.nl)
  • OPTIBIOCAT brings together a broad interdisciplinary team of researchers, academics and industry experts , with 16 partners from Italy, France, Germany, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, the Netherlands and Finland covering the entire development process, from genome and microbial mining to application. (commnet.eu)
  • Thrust 1 is to develop a transformative technology, MODCELL (Modular Cell), to engineer modular (chassis) cells for rapid development of novel microbial biocatalysts for industrial biocatalysis. (arkinlab.bio)
  • In enzyme modified cheese applications, the hydrolysis of cheese proteins by endopeptidases such as animal and bacterial proteases, can give rise to unwanted bitter flavours. (dairyfoods.com)
  • Non-Saccharomyces yeasts are increasingly being employed to express proteins, biocatalysts, and multi-enzyme pathways for the manufacture of fine chemicals and small molecular weight molecules with medicinal and nutritional value. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Genetic, molecular, structural and biophysical analysis of membranes and membrane proteins (e.g. peptide and solute transporters) in industrial microorganisms such as those that are relevant for industrial fermentation, food conservation and safety and for flavor development. (pccresearch.nl)
  • The SFI covers relevant areas of business in enzyme development (e.g. discovery and engineering), enzyme based biocatalysis (e.g. new applications areas), and enzyme manufacture by fermentation (piloting, scale-up, assess productivity, economic feasibility, fungal expression systems). (sintef.no)
  • The Fan lab at the Departments of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at the University of California, Davis, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar - Employee position on biomass processing and fermentation. (postdocjobs.com)
  • Dr. Fan's primary research interests are advancing technologies for producing fuels and chemicals from renewable resources, including metabolic engineering, biocatalyst development, biomass pretreatment, fermentation process development, and modeling. (postdocjobs.com)
  • FAEs and GEs will be improved by site-directed mutagenesis and directed evolution and the project also aims to mine for completely new FAEs and GEs genes from available genomes, improving the efficiency of fermentation/production and stabilising both the enzyme formulations and the life cycle of the biocatalysts. (commnet.eu)
  • The mechanistic aspects of biological halogenation can also inspire the development of organometallic catalysts [ 9 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This satellite meeting will address modern developments in designing improved catalysts for environmental benefit by addressing four questions. (royalsociety.org)
  • ii) "How generally applicable is the concept of single site catalysis" (iii) "Where can biocatalysts be usefully applied in the future" (iv) "Can precious metal catalysts really be replaced with earth abundant materials? (royalsociety.org)
  • These techniques are valuable when dealing with pools of potential catalysts for target applications. (asynt.com)
  • In SFI-IB, Biocatalysts' main interests are within enzyme discovery and development, specifically towards biomass conversion. (sintef.no)
  • projection and development of systems for hydrogen production from renewable resources: biomass, hydrocarbs, solar, etc. (europa.eu)
  • These often are highly selective and efficient, carrying out demanding reactions in aqueous media, and therefore are interesting starting points for the development of industrially relevant biocatalysts [ 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The research will focus on the immobilisation/stabilisation techniques and will assess the enhancement in performance produced in the main target application of fine chemicals synthesis. (europa.eu)
  • The application of biocatalysts in the synthesis of fine chemicals and medicinal compounds has grown significantly in recent years. (illinois.edu)
  • From a sustainable development perspective, the unit is looking for biological solutions in chemical synthesis to contribute to the green chemistry paradigm which aims to reduce the use of fossil fuels, pollution and energy consumption. (cea.fr)
  • His doctoral training involved the total synthesis of the furanosteroid viridin and the development of a palladium-catalyzed alkene aminoacetoxylation. (beyondcchf.org)
  • Synthesizing target molecules for biological applications such as drug development or modern organic synthesis applications involves researching the feasibility of complex catalyst synthesis pathways. (asynt.com)
  • DrySyn OCTO reaction stations combine magnetic stirring and finely controlled heating into a miniscule footprint, supporting parallel synthesis applications such as those routine experiments conducted at HydRegen. (asynt.com)
  • A major present challenge in industrial biocatalysis is the development of stable, robust and preferably insoluble biocatalysts. (wikipedia.org)
  • He is Director of the Centre of Excellence in Biocatalysis (CoEBio3) (www.coebio3.org) and also a co-founder and Scientific Director of Ingenza (www.ingenza.com), a spin-out biocatalysis company based in Edinburgh and more recently Discovery Biocatalysts. (royalsociety.org)
  • The exploitation of sequencing data and the resulting identification of biological functions, particularly in biocatalysis and synthetic biology via the diversification of the chemical capacities of living organisms, has opened up new development horizons in industrial biotechnologies. (cea.fr)
  • The launch of the selectAZyme line of biocatalysts follows Almac's $4-million investment in biocatalysis R&D. Research areas include new biocatalytic platforms for producing chiral intermediates, hyperactivation of biocatalysts for reducing enzyme loadings, developing drivers for cofactor recycling, and mitigating problems with equilibriums. (pharmtech.com)
  • In October 2010, Codexis expanded its offerings in biocatalysis by introducing screening kits for a subset of the range of biocatalysts it offers. (pharmtech.com)
  • In January 2011, Codexis formed a collaboration with Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma (DSP) under which Codexis is supplying biocatalysis screening products and services to DSP for use in selected undisclosed therapeutic products in its development pipeline. (pharmtech.com)
  • Large-scale in silico and experimental exploration via an enzymatic screening platform of the metabolic diversity of micro-organisms for the identification of new biocatalysts and exploitation of their chemistry for synthetic chemistry applications. (cea.fr)
  • In the last few years, the application of biotechnological processes that involvesing microorganisms with the objective of solving environmental pollution problems, is rapidly gro-wing. (openmicrobiologyjournal.com)
  • Enzyme immobilisation technology is an effective means to improve sugar ester production through the employment of biocatalysts. (researchgate.net)
  • This is also the aim of the innovative project OPTIBIOCAT ("Optimised esterase biocatalysts for cost-effective industrial production"), which is backed by around €7 million of EU funding under the FP7-programme. (commnet.eu)
  • After identifying a CRED at small scale, the company scaled up production and integrated the biocatalytic approach into the API process-development program and manufactured 30 kg for Phase I clinical trials, according to an Almac Oct. 7, 2010, press release. (pharmtech.com)
  • The OPTIBIOCAT researchers will develop highly effective biocatalysts, requiring fewer steps in the production of components as well as lower-temperatures (50-60°C) compared to those of chemical processes (up to 160°C). High temperatures in current chemical techniques need a large amount of making the process expensive as well as environmentally unsound. (commnet.eu)
  • The original agreements covering the development of these processes were signed in 2009. (pharmtech.com)
  • Janas Materials (Ames) - Janas Materials is developing sustainable technology for the coating industry, including a type of additive that can help commercial water-based wood stains improve color consistency and ease of application. (iowag2m.org)
  • Making the Drug Modalities and Manafacturing Network and new generation of biocatalysts accessible to all, for efficient, green and sustainable industrial applications. (animalhealthasia.com)
  • Microreactors play a crucial role as a cost-effective solution in designing sustainable labs that offer efficient catalyst development. (asynt.com)
  • The journal also aims to provide a platform for researchers to publish their findings on the therapeutic applications of amino acids and their derivatives in the treatment of various diseases, such as metabolic and neurological disorders, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. (springer.com)
  • With new articles being added to these collections on a daily basis, the collections serve as an ideal tool to keep researchers updated with new developments in the respective fields. (eurekaselect.com)
  • Zymosense, Inc. (Ames) - Zymosense enables rapid and accurate enzyme characterization for researchers discovering next-generation biocatalysts in pharmaceuticals, food and agriculture. (iowag2m.org)
  • Our mission is to provide a global researchers and manufacturers a dedicated network for open collaboration to drive innovation and investment at the leading edge of drug development. (animalhealthasia.com)
  • Directed evolution techniques have enhanced the characteristics of lipases, making them suitable for various industrial applications, including the production of enantiopure medicines, flavor compounds, natural polymers, and biodiesel. (globenewswire.com)
  • Glycolipid surfactants are biocompatible and biodegradable compounds characterized by potential applications in various sectors including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agriculture, and food production. (researchgate.net)
  • Yeasts have important roles in environmental applications such as bioremediation and removal of heavy metals from wastewaters. (enhalor.com)
  • In May 2011, the company successfully completed technology transfer of custom biocatalysts for the manufacture of three undisclosed pharmaceutical products to Teva Pharmaceutical Industries. (pharmtech.com)
  • Several chemicals can be produced using yeast as a biocatalyst. (enhalor.com)
  • This long-term trend calls for the creation and development of increasingly elaborate biocatalysts. (biofuels-news.com)
  • To find out more information on Flavorpro 937MDP or any other Biocatalysts products or capabilities, visit www.biocatalysts.com . (dairyfoods.com)
  • The new EU-project OPTIBIOCAT aims to replace chemical techniques currently used for the production of cosmetics with energy-efficient and eco-friendly biocatalysts. (commnet.eu)
  • The environmental footprint for the production will be significantly reduced with our innovative biocatalysts," says Vincenza Faraco from the University of Naples, who leads the OPTIBIOCAT consortium. (commnet.eu)
  • The production of antibody-based immunoassays is necessary for the assessment of occupational exposure and the development of threshold limit values. (cdc.gov)
  • Particularly, there is a growing interest in the development of one-pot tandem catalytic systems combining the reactivity of a chemical catalyst with the selectivity engendered by the active site of an enzyme. (illinois.edu)
  • NanoSpy, Inc. (Ames) - NanoSpy develops a rapid detection biosensor platform with application in food tech, ag tech and animal/human health. (iowag2m.org)
  • Biological applications with a focus on permeability enhancing, antimicrobial activity, and antibiofilm properties of 6′-lactose-based esters are also reported. (researchgate.net)
  • Dr. Abolhasani leads a diverse research group that studies flow chemistry strategies tailored towards accelerated development and manufacturing of advanced functional materials and molecules using autonomous robotic experimentation. (beyondcchf.org)
  • The Alexanian group currently focuses on the development of new methods for the aliphatic C-H functionalization of small molecules and polymers, as well as transition metal-catalyzed approaches to C-C bond construction. (beyondcchf.org)
  • Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. (bath.ac.uk)
  • A Feature Paper should be a substantial original Article that involves several techniques or approaches, provides an outlook for future research directions and describes possible research applications. (mdpi.com)
  • Some of the application areas are batteries and ultracapacitors for energy storage and fuel cell and solar cell for energy generation and some of the possible future directions of research have been discussed. (eurekaselect.com)
  • Polymerases & nucleases have been bolstering the biotechnological advancements for research & developments in the various industries. (marketsandmarkets.com)
  • The FOA concept paper deadline is 5:00 pm (ET) on April 21, 2023, and full applications are due by 5:00 pm (ET) on June 16, 2023. (biodieselmagazine.com)
  • More information on the FOA and application process will be provided during an informational webinar on March 30, 2023. (biodieselmagazine.com)
  • Their solution was to harness the power of catalyst screening in a next-generation hydrogenation biocatalyst system. (asynt.com)
  • 1994), graduated in Chemical Engineering (IST, 1989), Member of the Order of Engineers, associate 24667, Pedro is also one of the founders from Biotrend, a Portuguese company dedicated to the development of bioprocesses. (ulusofona.pt)
  • Her focus at Amgen was primarily the development and implementation of regulatory strategies, including life-cycle management for biologics in both the oncology and non-oncology therapeutic areas. (qub.ac.uk)
  • Industrial applications such as bioethanol and animal nutrition require an ever-wider variety of raw materials. (biofuels-news.com)
  • This major drawback of their environmental response can be overcome by immobilization on solid supports, which also offers several technical advantages in the industrial applications. (u-szeged.hu)
  • Metals which can be bent as gum pave the way for new industrial applications for example in the aerospace industry. (chemeurope.com)
  • This makes the alloy extremely attractive for various industrial applications. (chemeurope.com)
  • Invest both in your company growth and your own personal development by signing up to one of our events and get started. (animalhealthasia.com)
  • This report includes a study on the marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of leading companies. (marketsandmarkets.com)
  • Speciality enzyme manufacturer, Biocatalysts Ltd, continue to broaden their dairy enzyme range and extend their already vast knowledge and experience in enzyme modified cheese applications. (dairyfoods.com)
  • Increased stability in commercial preparations of supported biocatalysts will be sought. (europa.eu)
  • This is a simple but amazingly effective tool for catalyst screening applications. (asynt.com)
  • Development of new biocatalysts from marine extreme environments, such as Polar Regions, can be considered value-added. (unina.it)