Enzyme TechnologyLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

After completion of this course the student understand enzyme reactions in biological raw materials and know how to strengthen or prevent them. He/she know production and application methods of the most important industrial enzymes
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The students can utilize available enzyme processes and are able to develop new applications to different industrial fields. They are able to work in development, production, technical service and marketing tasks in enzyme industry

Content

Process models of soluble and immobilized enzymes; immobilization methods of enzymes, production and applications of most important industrial enzymes (cellulases, hemicellulases, starch enzymes, pectinases, proteinases, lipases, penicillinases, ligninases and laccases ) in food, pulp and paper, textile, pharmaceutical and chemical industry so as the use in analysis, diagnostics and therapy. Laboratory experiments concerning enzyme analysis, kinetics and applications.
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Examples of genetic modifications and protein engineering in order to improve enzyme suitability to customers needs; stabilizing enzyme mixtures to achieve commercial requirements; effect of inhibitors and activators; effect of side activities in different applications

Qualifications

Biochemistry