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- How Does Temperature Affect the Enzyme Activity? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2019 from Iva ColterTemperature plays an important role in regulating the response in biology. As the temperature increases, the enzyme activity increases, which in turn increases the reaction rate. This also means that activity is reduced at cooler temperatures. All enzymes have a certain temperature range when ...
Views: 3567(1 vote) - Washing Powder with Biological Enzymes Works Better for Cleaning - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2020 from Iva ColterWashing powder has a history of more than 100 years. German Henkel invented washing powder for the first time in 1907 using borate and silicate as the main raw materials. Washing powder is an alkaline synthetic detergent. The main component of washing powder is anionic surfactant: sodium ...
Views: 851 - Application of Protease in Meat Processing Industry - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2020 from Iva ColterMeat plays a very important role in human life, and we consume a variety of meat every day. With the improvement of living standards, people's dietary requirements are no longer just satisfied with fullness, but the requirements for the taste, quality and nutritional value of meat products have ...
Views: 843 - Functions, Characteristics and Applications of Enzymes - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2019 from Iva ColterWhy does the cut surface of apples, pears, bananas or potatoes turn pale brown when we cut them? The reason is that some of the chemicals in the pulp components are oxidized to a light brown product, and this oxidation is catalyzed by the enzymes contained in the pulp itself. If we refrigerate ...
Views: 788 - Enzyme Activity Changes as the Enzyme Concentration Decreases - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2019 from Iva ColterEnzymes are a very important class of biocatalysts. Due to the action of the enzyme, the chemical reaction in the living body can be carried out efficiently and specifically under extremely mild conditions. The life processes of every creature on the earth, from small to large, proliferating, ...
Views: 779 - Application of Enzymes in Medical Diagnosis - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2021 from Iva ColterWith the development of biotechnology in the modern information age, humans have conducted more and more in-depth research and development on enzymes. Correspondingly, the application of enzymes in medicine has become more and more extensive. Through a review of recent research papers on the ...
Views: 778 - Chemical Composition of Enzyme Molecules - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2020 from Iva ColterThe essence of most enzymes is protein, and only a few enzymes are RNA, so this article only discusses enzymes composed of proteins. These enzymes, like other proteins, are composed of amino acids and have primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures. Enzymes will also be denatured ...
Views: 777 - Detailed Introduction to Application of Protease in Food Industry - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from Iva ColterWith the improvement of living conditions, the flavor, taste and nutrition of food have higher standards, and the food processing industry is developing in the direction of safer and higher quality. Green, safe and efficient enzyme preparations are good substitutes for chemical agents in ...
Views: 750 - Two Factors that Affect the Enzyme Activity - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2019 from Iva ColterEnzyme is a protein molecule that takes on a particular shape which enables them to speed up biochemical reactions within the organisms, therefore behaving as a catalyst. It can also be used in industrial and medical contexts. Bread making, cheese making and beer brewing all depend on the ...
Views: 739 - The Importance of Moderate Supplementation of Intestinal Lactase - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2022 from Iva ColterLactase is a disaccharidase present on the surface of mammalian small intestinal mucosal microvilli, and many beneficial intestinal bacteria have the ability to produce lactase. Lactase deficiency is present in most of the world's population, affecting nearly 2/3 of the world's ...
Views: 691 - Application of Pectinase in Food Industry - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2020 from Iva ColterPectinase is a general term for a group of enzymes that can catalyze the degradation of pectin substances. Pectin substances are usually present in higher plants, such as vegetables, fruits, corn, soybeans, etc., and are one of the components of non-starch polysaccharides. Pectinase degrading ...
Views: 679 - Introduction to Metabolomics - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2020 from Iva ColterMetabolomics is a discipline that studies the types and quantities of endogenous metabolites in organisms and their changing laws under internal and external factors. It is an important part of systems biology. In the late 1990s, Nicholson first proposed the concept of "metabonomics", which ...
Views: 678 - What are the Sources of Lactase Enzyme? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2019 from Iva ColterWhether you are an adult or a child, milk is one of the necessities for our life. The main reason is that milk has a high nutritional value. However, lactose intolerance occurs on many adults, and this symptom is more likely to occur as gastrointestinal function declines. Lactose intolerance ...
Views: 676 - Classification and Function of Amylase - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2022 from Iva ColterAmylase (AMS), also known as 1,4-α-D-glucanohydrolase, is a general term for enzymes that hydrolyze starch and glycogen. The main function of amylase is to break down starch to produce simple sugars such as fructose, maltose, glucose and dextrin. Amylases are also used in food and beverage ...
Views: 669 - A Quick Guide to Proteolytic Enzymes - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2022 from Iva ColterProtease formulations are without a doubt one of the most fully functional dietary supplements in terms of providing significant health benefits. Clinical studies have documented numerous effective benefits and support for people facing a variety of health challenges, ...
Views: 666 - About the Nomenclature of Enzymes: Everything You Need to Know - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2019 from Iva ColterEnzymes are molecules, especially proteins that help to accelerate biochemical reactions by interacting with components (reactants and products) without permanently changing them. This promotion process is called catalysis, and accordingly, the enzyme itself is recognized as a catalyst. Like ...
Views: 666 - Your Step-by-step Guide to Amylase - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2019 from Iva ColterEnzyme refers to a kind of biocatalyst produced by living cells. It can efficiently catalyze plentiful biochemical reactions under very mild conditions, and promote the metabolism of the organism. There are at least more than 4,000 enzymes in our body. Breathing, Digestion, breathing, ...
Views: 651 - Introduction to Six Effects of Enzymes in the Human Body - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2020 from Iva ColterDo you know when enzymes begin to be produced in the human body? The answer is that they existed during the egg and sperm period. It is also because of the activity of the enzyme that the egg and sperm can be combined. Cell division must use enzyme as the medium, so that the egg and sperm can ...
Views: 649 - Enzymes — an Indispensable Substance in Life - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2019 from Iva ColterThe nature of the enzyme Metabolism is the basis for all living activities of organisms, and metabolism is inseparable from the catalysis of enzymes. Enzymes are catalytically active organisms produced by living cells. In essence, the vast majority of enzymes are proteins, and a few are RNA, ...
Views: 640 - Sources, Functions and Therapeutic Applications of Bromelain - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2022 from Iva ColterBromelain is closely related to pineapple. Chemist Vicente Marcano first discovered bromelain in pineapple in 1891, and then another chemist, Russell Henry Chittenden, extracted bromelain from pineapple fruit, which was then called "proteolytic enzyme in pineapple juice". Scientists have found ...
Views: 637 - Introduction to Proteomics - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2020 from Iva ColterWhat is Proteomics? Proteome refers to all the proteins expressed by a genome or a cell or tissue. Proteome is a dynamic concept. It is to explore the mode of action, functional mechanism, regulation and control of proteins as well as the mutual relationship within the protein population at the ...
Views: 620 - Abzyme, an Important Artificial Synthetic Enzyme - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2022 from Iva ColterThe development of artificial synthetic enzymes is still in the initial stage, and significant progress has been made after several years of efforts. The artificial enzyme developed has a catalytic speed close to that of natural enzymes, which means that the speed of chemical reactions can be ...
Views: 616 - Applications of Microbial Enzyme Preparations in Food Industry - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2019 from Iva ColterThe food industry is a large-scale application of enzyme preparations. As a highly efficient biocatalyst, it has been widely used in the production of food additives. In the 1940s, the microbial enzyme production developed rapidly, with its wide variety, fast growth and processing. The ...
Views: 612(1 vote) - Research Progress on Application of Enzyme Technology in Food Processing - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2022 from Iva ColterEnzyme technology usually refers to chemical reaction technology mainly through the catalytic conversion of enzymes in a limited reaction vessel. The application of enzyme technology has been distributed to all walks of life, such as manufacturing, chemical industry, agricultural industry, ...
Views: 612 - Introduction to Glycomics - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2020 from Iva ColterCarbohydrates are one of the basic substances that make up living organisms and play an important role in various life activities. At present, there is no living body that can exist without carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are not only the main source of cell energy, but also play an important role ...
Views: 607 - How to Choose the Right Restriction Enzyme? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2022 from Iva ColterRestriction endonucleases are a class of enzymes that can recognize specific nucleotide sequences in double-stranded DNA molecules and cut phosphodiester bonds in DNA chains at specific positions. Different restriction endonucleases recognize different DNA sequences. They can cut DNA within the ...
Views: 599 - Probiotics Have Many Benefits for the Human Body - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2021 from Iva ColterProbiotics are active microorganisms that are beneficial to the human body. They promote nutrient absorption and maintain the health of the intestinal tract by regulating the balance of the intestinal flora. The human intestinal flora contains a large number of microorganisms, as many as ...
Views: 598 - Technology Prospecting on Enzymes Applications - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2019 from Iva ColterEnzymes are protein molecules that act as specific catalysts for chemical reactions. They have made significant contributions to the traditional and modern chemical industries by improving existing processes. Representative industrial applications of enzymes are concentrated in the fields of ...
Views: 596 - Application of Enzyme Preparation in Meat Processing - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2020 from Iva ColterIn the past 20 years, various enzyme preparations have been used in meat processing. The common points of enzyme preparations are: strong professionalism and can be carried out under mild conditions; low cost and energy consumption in processing; significant changes in meat properties and meat ...
Views: 591 - Learn the Properties and Applications of Chymotrypsin - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2021 from Iva ColterChymotrypsin is a typical serine protease. As an endopeptidase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of protein peptide bonds, its realization form is mainly for the cleavage of the peptide bond formed by the carboxyl end of the aromatic amino acid-tryptophan, phenylalanine or tyrosine. Chymotrypsin is ...
Views: 591 - Biochemical and Clinical Applications of Glucose Oxidase (GOD) - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2021 from Iva ColterGlucose oxidase (GOD) is a typical oxidoreductase found in honey and molds such as Penicillium notatum. It can highly specifically catalyze the β-D-glucose reaction to generate gluconic acid, which has the function of converting glucose and removing oxygen. Since GOD can quantitatively generate ...
Views: 588 - Application Prospects of Enzyme Preparations - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2020 from Iva ColterThere are several major uses of enzyme preparations. Application in dairy products Lactose is a disaccharide found in mammalian milk and has low sweetness and solubility. Dietary lactose can improve the body's absorption of Ca, P, Mg and other essential trace elements, but it cannot be ...
Views: 587 - Classification and Function of Lactic Acid Probiotics - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2022 from Iva ColterProbiotics are a type of beneficial bacteria in the gut, and are now mostly used for gut conditioning and health care. However, people now know less about probiotics, and it is difficult for many people to distinguish whether probiotics are good or bad, and they do not know anything about ...
Views: 587 - Everything You Want to Know About Alkaline Protease - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2021 from Iva ColterAlkaline protease is a serine proteolytic enzyme in endopeptidases, which can hydrolyze protein peptide bonds under alkaline conditions, and its optimal pH range is 9-11. It is mainly used in the enzyme detergent industry, and it is also widely used in industries such as tanning, silk, feed, ...
Views: 587 - Abzymes Research is a New Field of Enzyme Engineering - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2021 from Iva ColterAbzyme, also known as catalytic antibody, is a type of immunoglobulin with catalytic ability, that is, an antibody with catalytic activity prepared through a series of chemical and biotechnological methods. It not only has the corresponding immune activity, but also can catalyze a certain ...
Views: 581 - Introduction to Glucosidase - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2021 from Iva ColterGlucosidase is a large class of enzymes in glycoside hydrolase (EC 3.2.1). It is named because it can hydrolyze the glucoside bond and release a molecule of glucose. Glucosidase has a wide range of sources, and it exists in almost all organisms with cellular structure that use carbohydrates ...
Views: 581 - Introduction to Catalytic Characteristics of Enzymes - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2020 from Iva ColterAs biocatalysts, enzymes and general catalysts are the same in many respects. For example, the amount is small but the catalytic efficiency is high. Like general catalysts, enzymes can only change the speed of chemical reactions, not the equilibrium point of chemical reactions. The enzyme itself ...
Views: 580 - Factors Affecting Enzymatic Reactions - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2022 from Iva ColterAn enzymatic reaction refers to a chemical reaction catalyzed by an enzyme as a catalyst. Factors that affect enzymatic reactions are temperature, pH, enzyme concentration, substrate concentration, inhibitors and activators. Understanding the chemical nature of enzyme preparations is of great ...
Views: 578 - The Role and Application of Lipase in Bakery Products - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2021 from Iva ColterAs the effect and safety of enzyme preparations in flour improvement are increasingly recognized by the flour industry and food industry, people have a more and more in-depth understanding of its practicality. As an important member of the family of enzyme preparations, lipase has been ...
Views: 576 - Enzyme Engineering: A Technology for the Mass Production and Application of Enzyme Preparations - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2022 from Iva ColterEnzyme engineering is an enzyme technology. With the rapid development of enzymology research, especially the promotion of enzyme application, the basic principle of enzymology is combined with chemical engineering, thus forming enzyme engineering. Enzyme engineering is a technology for the mass ...
Views: 574 - The Role of Acid Protease in Alcohol Fermentation - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2020 from Iva ColterProtein, composed of amino acids, is one of the most complex organic compounds found in nature. It is broken down by hydrochloric acid and protease into amino acids that are easily absorbed by the intestinal tract of higher animals and the cell membrane of microbial organisms. Every animal, ...
Views: 574 - The Function and Application of the Magic Superoxide Dismutase - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2021 from Iva ColterSome substances can easily interact with the oxygen in the air when exposed to the air, causing chemical changes in the substance. This is the process of oxidation. Sun exposure, air pollution, radiation, etc. will cause the human skin to produce a large amount of superoxide free radicals, and ...
Views: 573 - Application of Immobilized Enzyme Technology - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2020 from Iva ColterImmobilized enzyme is a new technology developed in the 1960s. The so-called immobilized enzyme refers to an enzyme that has a catalytic effect in a certain space and can be used repeatedly and continuously. Enzyme-catalyzed reactions are usually carried out in aqueous solutions, while ...
Views: 571 - An RNA Polymerase Uncovers New Information About the Origins of Life on Earth - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2021 from Iva ColterHow does life appear on earth? This has always been an unsolved mystery. According to the Physicists Organization Network, Canadian researchers published a report in the latest issue of Science that an RNA polymerase played an important role in the birth of life on earth. The new research ...
Views: 568 - Enzyme Biotech—What Enzymes Are and How They Work - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2019 from Iva ColterEnzymes are key protein molecules in living systems. Once synthesized, they are not usually converted to other kinds of molecules, and so are the substances taken in as fuel for digestive and respiratory processes (such as sugar, fat, and molecular oxygen). This is because enzymes are catalysts, ...
Views: 561(1 vote) - Application of Compound Enzyme Preparation for Feed - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2020 from Iva ColterFeed complex enzymes are a class of hydrolytic enzymes, including amylase, protease, lipase, phytase, cellulase, xylanase, pectinase, β-glucanase, mannanase, etc. There are no enzymes that decompose phytate, cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin and other non-starch polysaccharides in the digestive ...
Views: 560 - Bioenzyme Technology Plays a Huge Role in Agricultural Planting - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2022 from Iva ColterIn the process of planting crops, human beings usually suffer from insect pests, which seriously affect the yield and quality of food. In order to prevent and control pests, people have to use pesticides to escort crop planting and production. Organophosphorus is a common pesticide, and ...
Views: 559 - Types and Applications of Amylase - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2022 from Iva ColterAmylase is a general term for enzymes that hydrolyze starch and glycogen with the specificity of enzyme preparation. Its main mechanism of action is to hydrolyze starch into maltose, glucose, dextrin, etc. To understand amylase, we must first understand starch, which is a storage polysaccharide ...
Views: 556 - Biological Enzyme and Its Application in Cosmetics - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2020 from Iva ColterBiology needs a metabolic reaction at all times. This is because a special type of catalyst-enzymes are widely present in the body. It can effectively reduce the activation energy of each molecule participating in a chemical reaction, enabling the organism to complete various chemical reactions ...
Views: 555 - Application of Enzyme Engineering Technology in Pharmaceutical Industry - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2020 from Iva ColterThe role of enzymes in the pharmaceutical industry is mainly to catalyze the conversion of precursor substances into drugs. In addition, immobilized enzyme membranes or enzyme tubes are also widely used in the parameter detection and measurement of pharmaceutical processes, especially ...
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