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Therapeutic enzymes and their extensive applications in the healthcare sector

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Therapeutic enzymes are enzymes that are used to treat diseases or conditions. Enzymes are proteins that catalyze chemical reactions in the body, and they play a crucial role in many biological processes. Therapeutic enzymes are frequently employed to treat diseases brought on by a lack or failure of a particular enzyme. Therapeutic enzymes can be utilized to replace the deficient enzyme and improve the disorder's symptoms. Depending on the particular enzyme and the ailment being treated, they can be obtained from a range of sources, including plants, animals, and microbes, and can be delivered orally, intravenously, or topically. Some applications of the therapeutic enzymes include: 1-       Degradation of necrotic tissue: Debridement is the removal of necrotic tissues from a lesion, which allows the site to heal properly and minimises the risk of bacterial infection. Proteolytic enzymes, such as trypsin, chymotrypsin, and bromelain, are responsible f...

Enzyme Engineering

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Enzymes are biocatalyst and regulate the chemical reactions occurring in living cell. They are essential for all life forms. The enzymes are also used widely in-vitro for a variety of purposes. They are extensively used in chemical, food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries because of their several unique advantages such as; ·          Non-toxic ·          Eco-friendly ·          Product purity ·          High specificity for substrate ·          Simpler chemical reactions ·          Lower energy requirement ·          Cost effectiveness The industrial use of enzymes is increasing day by day as there is the need of cleaner and greener industrial practices. According to a research conducted ...