Protease Enzyme in Industrial Applications : Molecular Approaches and the Mechanism of Action of Proteolytic Enzyme

ISBN-13: 9786202199995 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 124 str.

Vijayalakshmi Shankar

Opis

Proteolysis is an irreversible posttranslational modification affecting each and every protein from its biosynthesis to its degradation. Limited proteolysis regulates targeting and activity throughout the lifetime of proteins. Balancing proteolysis is therefore crucial for physiological homeostasis. Control mechanisms include proteolytic maturation of zymogens resulting in active proteases and the shut down of proteolysis by counteracting endogenous protease inhibitors. Beyond the protein level, proteolytic enzymes are involved in key decisions during development that determine life and death - from single cells to adult individuals. In particular, we are becoming aware of the subtle role that proteases play in signaling events within proteolysis networks, in which the enzymes act synergistically and form alliances in a web-like fashion. Proteases come in different flavors. This book reflects the efforts of many in this exciting field of research where team and network formations are essential to move ahead.

O autorze

Dr.S. Vijayalakshmi is born in India (1986) has authored more than 60 scientific publications in Bioenergy, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering field. She has various research projects funded by DBT, ICMR etc. She has collaborations with Universities in Germany,Saudi Arabia,Nigeria,USA and Taiwan.She is a recipient of Kothari Fellowship by UGC.