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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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Joelle N. Pelletier, Natalie M. Rachel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-10-01
Series:Biomolecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/3/4/870