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Redesigning an elusive bacterial enzyme into an efficient green catalyst

  • June 2, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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Redesigning an elusive bacterial enzyme into an efficient green catalyst
Industrial oxidation chemistry is a cornerstone of modern manufacturing, accounting for nearly one-third of all chemical industrial processes. While essential for making pharmaceuticals, dyes, and many specialty chemicals, industrial oxidation typically relies on high-temperature, high-pressure processes involving toxic oxidizing agents. This has motivated scientists to look into cytochrome P450 monooxygenases (P450s) as a compelling alternative.

Originally published at Phys.org

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