5.3 - Application of Enzymes in Daily Life

Immobilized Enzyme Technology

• Enzymes used commercially and in daily life are extracted from natural resources such as bacteria or produced synthetically.
• Immobilized enzymes combine with inert and insoluble substances to increase their resistance to changes in pH and temperature.
• The enzyme molecules:
  • remain in the same position throughout the catalytic reaction;
  • are easily separated from the products.
• This method is known as immobilized enzyme technology.

Applications in Daily Life and Industry

• Medical sector: Digestive enzymes.
• Juice production: Pectinase and cellulase.
• Lactose-free milk: Lactase.
• Bio detergent: Amylase, lipase, protease and cellulase.
• Leather products: Trypsin extracts fur from animal hides.
• Fish processing: Protease separates fish skin.