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Record Nr.

UNINA9910367748703321

Autore

Alcantara Andres R

Titolo

Biocatalysis and Pharmaceuticals: A Smart Tool for Sustainable Development

Pubbl/distr/stampa

MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2019

ISBN

3-03921-709-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (176 p.)

Soggetti

Biotechnology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

Biocatalysis, that is, the use of biological catalysts (enzymes, cells, etc.) for the preparation of highly valuable compounds is undergoing a great development, being considered an extremely sustainable approach to undertaking environmental demands. In this scenario, this book illustrates the versatility of applied biocatalysis for the preparation of drugs and other bioactive compounds through the presentation of different research articles and reviews, in which several authors describe the most recent developments in this appealing scientific area. By reading the excellent contributions gathered in this book, it is possible to have an updated idea about new advances and possibilities for a new exciting future.