Industrial Biotechnology

Biochemistry and Protein Engineering

Protein Engineering is one of the key tools for industrial biotechnology. Using a wild-type enzyme which is discovered in nature is not acceptable for an industrial process. It has to be engineered and optimized in terms of activity, selectivity, and stability. Some enzymes may have a high demand for industrial use, but due to its chemical properties it may loose its importance. Therefore these enzymes are modified so that it can withstand harsh conditions. These properties will comprise to maximize the yield.

Biochemistry is the branch of science that explores the chemical processes within and related to living organisms. It is a laboratory based science that brings together biology and chemistry. By using chemical knowledge and techniques, biochemists can understand and solve biological problems. Biochemistry focuses on processes happening at a molecular level. It focuses on what’s happening inside our cells, studying components like proteins, lipids and organelles. It also looks at how cells communicate with each other, for example during growth or fighting illness. Biochemists need to understand how the structure of a molecule relates to its function, allowing them to predict how molecules will interact.