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104 articles for “Enzyme Functions.”
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Nanotechnology's Frontier: Exploring the Interplay of Structure, Function, and Applications in the Modern Age of Enzymes"
Abstract: This study delves into the dynamic intersection of nanotechnology and enzymes, unravelling theprofound implications of their interplay on structure, function, and applications in the contemporary era. The introduction provides a contextual backdrop, elucidating the significance of nanotechnology in the modern landscape. As the narrative unfolds, it navigates through the intricacies of enzyme structures and the transformative influence exerted by nanotechnology. The discussion extends to the functional enhancements achieved at the …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 29–41 Read article
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Functional Role of Feed Enzymes in Broiler Diets: A Pathway to Enhanced Nutrient Utilization, Performance, Health and Welfare
Abstract: The inclusion of feed enzymes in broiler diets has emerged as a pivotal strategy for improving nutrient utilization, enhancing growth performance, and promoting overall health and welfare in modern poultry production. Feed enzymes, such as phytase, xylanase, and protease, facilitate the breakdown of complex molecules in feed ingredients, leading to increased bioavailability of essential nutrients and improved digestion efficiency. This review explores the underlying mechanisms by which feed enzymes contribute …
Published in International Journal of Biochemistry and Biomolecule Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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Integrated Computational and Bio-catalytic Transformations: DFT-Guided Mechanistic Insights, Machine Learning, and Nano-biocatalyst Engineering for Sustainable Catalysis
Abstract: Computational catalysis has emerged as a transformative scientific discipline that integrates quantum chemistry, molecular modeling, machine learning, and density functional theory (DFT) to understand catalytic mechanisms and design highly efficient catalytic systems for sustainable industrial applications. The increasing global demand for environmentally responsible chemical manufacturing has accelerated research on advanced catalytic materials including transition metal catalysts, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), homogeneous catalysts, heterogeneous systems, and bimetallic catalysts involving nickel and iron. …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 36–44 Read article
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Recent Developments in Structural Genomics: Uncovering Cellular Functions
Abstract: Structural genomics has become a groundbreaking field for understanding cellular functions by revealing the three-dimensional structures of proteins and other biomolecules. This field combines advanced methods like X-ray crystallography, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, cryo-electron microscopy, and computational modeling to explore the molecular structure and behavior of cellular components. Recent advances have significantly accelerated the pace of structure determination, bolstered by high-throughput methods and artificial intelligence tools like AlphaFold. These developments …
Published in International Journal of Cell Biology and Cellular Functions · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Recombinant Proteins and Nested Gene Regulation: Nutrient Driven Immune Response and Disease Resistance in Livestock
Abstract: Livestock production systems are increasingly challenged by infectious diseases, metabolic disorders, and environmental stressors that reduce productivity and compromise animal health. Advances in molecular biology and animal nutrition now offer new opportunities to strengthen disease resistance through integrated strategies that combine recombinant protein technologies, gene regulatory mechanisms, and nutrient mediated immune modulation. This review examines how recombinant proteins and nested gene regulation interact to shape nutrient driven immune responses in …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 84–97 Read article
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Exploring Type-II Diabetes Potential of Phyto-Derived Carbon Dots
Abstract: The integration of phytoconstituents with carbon dots (C-dots) presents a novel and sustainable approach to the development of nanotherapeutics for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). C-dots, zero-dimensional carbon-based nanomaterials, exhibit unique physicochemical properties including high fluorescence, tunable surface chemistry, biocompatibility, and low toxicity. Their ability to enhance the solubility, bioavailability, and targeted delivery of poorly soluble phytochemicals renders them highly suitable for biomedical applications. This study explores the synthesis of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 08–25 Read article
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A Review on Environmental Pollution Mitigation by Fungal Proteases
Abstract: Proteases comprise a vital group of proteolytic enzymes with variety of functions. These enzymes possess the enormous commercial potential and have been used in several industrial processes, including food industry, leather processing, detergent industry and therapeutic applications. As well as they are used as an environmental pollution cleaning agent. Proteases are the replacement of conventional method of silver recovery from the X-ray films. Among the microbial enzymes only proteases constitute …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 32–37 Read article
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InSilico Analysis and Homology Modeling of Tetrahydroprotoberberine Oxide involved in the Berberine Biosynthesis
Abstract: Objective: Berberine, a bioactive compound found in various plant species, exhibits diverse pharmacological properties with potential applications in pharmaceutical research. The biosynthesis of berberine involves several enzymatic steps, with (S)-tetrahydroprotoberberine oxidase playing a pivotal role. This study aimed to elucidate the structural and functional characteristics of (S)-tetrahydroprotoberberine oxidase to better understand its role in berberine biosynthesis and its potential biotechnological applications. Methods: Using bioinformatics tools and computational methods, the physicochemical …
Published in Emerging Trends in Metabolites · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 7–26 Read article
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Toxicity of Alpha-Cypermethrin on Fish
Abstract: Alpha-cypermethrin is a type II synthetic pyrethroid. Synthetic pyrethroids are used extensively for the control of insect pest and public health purpose. A fresh water fish was exposed to lethal concentration and sub lethal concentration of alpha-cypermethrin, respectively to observe the enzyme activity in functionally two different tissues—gills and liver. The present article focusses on non-target organism in fresh water environment and critically evaluates the toxicity of these pyrethroids in …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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In Vitro Efficacy of Some Medicinal Plant Extracts against Aspergillus Niger: A Disease Causing Plant Fungus
Abstract: Medicinal plants have been used in the prevention, treatment, and cure disorders and diseases in ancient times and they provide abundant resources of antimicrobial compounds, has been used for centuries to inhibit the microbial growth. Diseases of medicinal plants were caused by the pathogenic microbes: especially fungi are common throughout the world. Microbial diseases of plants cause malfunctions such as disturb normal functions by degrading enzymes, toxin, and growth substances, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Grey Water Treatment-A Biotechnology Approach using Indigenously Prepared Garbage Enzyme
Abstract: AbstractEnzymes are protein molecules that have catalytic function indispensable to maintenance and activity of life. Chemical reactions occur in living organisms. Garbage enzyme is the solution to recover our ozone layer and lower the global temperature. In garbage enzyme production ozone gas is generated which reduce CO2 in the atmosphere and also helpto purify the cloud and become white colour, due to reflection from the sea in the sky looks …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Crop residue management by different Farm machinery
Abstract: Crop metabolism involves intricate biochemical pathways that govern the biosynthesis of essential biomolecules, ensuring growth, development, and adaptability in various environmental conditions. Key processes include the synthesis of nucleic acids, amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, organic acids, lipids, and natural products, each playing vital roles in maintaining cellular homeostasis. Nucleic acids drive genetic information storage and transfer, while amino acids and proteins form the backbone of enzymatic and structural cellular functions. …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Crop Metabolism: A Biochemical Perspective on the Synthesis of Key Biomolecules and Structural Adaptations
Abstract: Crop metabolism involves intricate biochemical pathways that govern the biosynthesis of essential biomolecules, ensuring growth, development, and adaptability in various environmental conditions. Key processes include the synthesis of nucleic acids, amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, organic acids, lipids, and natural products, each playing vital roles in maintaining cellular homeostasis. Nucleic acids drive genetic information storage and transfer, while amino acids and proteins form the backbone of enzymatic and structural cellular functions. …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Aquaculture Advancements Through Bioactive Molecules
Abstract: A wide range of seafood species – including fish, shellfish, squid, and bivalves – generate by-products that are often discarded as waste. However, these by-products hold great potential for developing innovative functional food products. Because there is limited opportunity to recycle natural resources, the loss of profit may be accompanied by the loss of ecological sustainability, given that the “wastes” of industrial processing can account for up to 75% of …
Published in International Journal of Marine Life · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Nutrient–Xenobiotic Crosstalk in Dairy Cattle: Implications for Metabolism, Immunity, Health, and Productivity in Resilient Dairy Development
Abstract: Dairy cattle are routinely exposed to a wide range of xenobiotics, including mycotoxins, heavy metals, pesticides, residues from veterinary drugs, and plant secondary metabolites, through feed, water, and environmental sources. These xenobiotics, being foreign to biological systems, can interfere with the absorption, metabolism, and utilization of essential nutrients, while also compromising immune function, organ health, and overall physiological performance. Chronic or subclinical exposure can reduce feed efficiency, disrupt energy and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 37–46 Read article
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Structured Lipids: A Unique Designer Lipid
Abstract: Structured lipids (SLs) generally refer to any fats that are modified or restructured from natural oils and fats or fatty acids primarily containing short or medium chain fatty acids and preferably essential fatty acids. The function and properties of structured lipids depend on the type of fatty acids moieties present and the position of their attachment to the backbone. Availability of SLs tightly relates to the new discoveries and collection …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 30–39 Read article
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Importance of Engineering of the Protein Molecules: A Review
Abstract: Engineering of the proteins is a powerful tool for production of the novel proteins that serve as catalysts to induce selective chemical and biological transformations that would not otherwise be possible. The methods of rational and random (methods entailing evolution, selection and the screening) are employed for the purpose to alter the specificity of the substarte profiles of selectivity through mutating the enzymes. The proteins identified through these techniques are …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 5–30 Read article
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Free Fatty Acids Modulate the Specific Activity and Expression of Alpha and Beta Subunits of Sodium Potassium ATPase of Cultured Rat Cortical Astrocytes.
Abstract: The fatty acid composition of the membrane plays an important role in the functioning of the membrane-bound enzyme Na+K+ATPase. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of the free fatty acids at various levels of unsaturation, namely, stearic acid, linoleic acid, arachidonic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, on the alpha and beta subunits of sodium potassium ATPase present on the primary cultures of rat astrocyte membrane. Membrane was …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 20–28 Read article
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Amplification and in silico Study of Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum LDH Gene
Abstract: Several arsenal as well as quinolone drugs are available for treatment of malaria; still it remains a worldwide public health problem. Malarial parasite quickly develops resistance under selective drug pressure. Hence, we require an array of new drugs for malaria treatment. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) is an essential enzyme for Plasmodia as they lack functional Krebs cycle in some stages of their lifecycle and thereby prove to be good targets for …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Attempt on Hydrolysis of Larval Stages of the Black-Soldier-Fly (BSF) (Hermetia illucens) for the Analysis of Utilitarian Properties
Abstract: The enzyme involved hydrolysis is dealing with disintegration of the complex compounds through utilization of enzymes (or the source of enzymes) followed by the reaction with water. The present attempt is dealing with analysis of influence of chemical protein- extraction reaction, and hydrolysis through the use of enzymes (Alcalase, Papain and Pepsin) on the functional-properties, activity of antioxidation and composition of amino-acids of the protein contents of black soldier fly …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–14 Read article