Biotechnological Applications of Transglutaminases
In nature, transglutaminases catalyze the formation of amide bonds between proteins to form insoluble protein aggregates. This specific function has long been exploited in the food and textile industries as a protein cross-linking agent to alter the texture of meat, wool, and leather. In recent year...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-10-01
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Series: | Biomolecules |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/3/4/870 |