Peroxidases: Biochemical Properties, Roles, Mechanism and Applications

• Provides comprehensive coverage of the biochemical properties, roles, and mechanisms of peroxidases, offering a deep understanding of these essential enzymes
• Showcases diverse applications of peroxidases in biotechnology, medicine, and industry, highlighting their utility in bioremediation, diagnostics, biofuel production, and more
• Examines advanced techniques to improve peroxidase activities and stability, facilitating practical insights for enhancing enzyme performance in various applications
• Explores the molecular evolution and classification of peroxidase families and superfamilies, providing a detailed context for their functional diversity
• Includes future prospects and emerging strategies in peroxidase research, guiding readers towards new research directions and innovative applications in the field

Pratima Bajpai is currently working as a consultant in the field of paper and pulp. Her research career spans about 40 years, having worked at the National Sugar Institute, the University of Saskatchewan, the University of Western Ontario, and the Thapar Research and Industrial Development Centre in India. She also worked as a visiting professor at the University of Waterloo, Canada, and as a visiting researcher at the Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan. Dr. Bajpai’s main areas of expertise are industrial biotechnology, pulp and paper, and environmental biotechnology.