What is the use of oxidoreductases?

Oxidoreductases comprise the large class of enzymes that catalyze biological oxidation/reduction reactions. Because many chemical and biochemical transformations involve oxidation/reduction processes, developing practical biocatalytic applications of oxidoreductases has long been an important goal in biotechnology.

Where can oxidoreductases be found?

Oxidoreductase enzymes play an important role in both aerobic and anaerobic metabolism. They can be found in glycolysis, TCA cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, and in amino acid metabolism.

What type of reactions do oxidoreductases catalyze?

Oxidoreductases catalyze oxidation and reduction reactions that occur within the cell. However, it often needs expensive cofactors such as nicotinamide adenine dinucleotides (e.g., NAD+/NADH) and flavines (e.g., FAD/FADH2) in the reactions.

Are there any industrial applications for oxidoreductases?

Recent progress in the research and development of industrially and medically relevant oxidoreductases is reviewed. Currently, the industrial-technical, food, and environmental applications are the only markets with a significant oxidoreductase commercialization, although it remains miniscule in comparison to that of hydrolytic industrial enzymes.

What is the function of an oxidoreductase enzyme?

Oxidoreductases are enzymes that catalyze the exchange of electrons or redox equivalents between a donor (reductant) and an acceptor (oxidant) molecule (Dong and Hoseney, 1995 ).

How are oxidoreductases used in bioremediation processes?

Bioremediation is an expensive and eco-friendly methodology, that involves the use of organic procedures that involve enzymes for the cleaning of dangerous synthetic chemicals present in the earth.

Which is the best oxidoreductase for food preservation?

The oxidoreductases exert no antimicrobial effect themselves, but depend on the end-products formed in the reaction catalysed by the enzyme. The best known oxidoreductases in food preservation are glucose oxidase and lactoperoxidase.