Offers an explanation of the specific ways that biocatalysis outperforms chemical catalysis by: utilizing ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure to minimize problems of isomerization, racemization, and epimerization; and, employing microbial cells and enzymes that can be immobilized and reused over many cycles.

Biocatalysis in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industries presents different classes of enzymes in catalysis of chemical reactions to generate chiral molecules and fine chemicals useful in chemo-enzymatic synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This book explores developments in the biotechnology of enzymes. It covers the use of oxido-reductases, amine oxidases, and aminotransferases in the synthesis of chiral alcohols, aminoalcohols, amino acids, and amines. It discusses aldolases and decarboxylases in asymmetric synthesis and describes techniques in enzyme immobilization,...

Endourology: A Practical Handbook is an accessible, practically orientated book dealing with aspects of endoscopic and percutaneous assessment/management of diseases of the upper urinary tract. With an easy to follow format using bullet/key points, the text pays particular attention to difficult navigational and technical points, which are emphasized and explained using line drawings. Practical 'Dos and Don'ts' lists are also highlighted in text-boxes where relevant.
Extensively illustrated and easy to use, this handbook is aimed at trainee and practicing urologists, and is also of...