[SCAN] New bacterial carbohydrate oxidases for future biotech applications
Lígia O. Martins
| When |
13 Mar, 2024
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12:00 pm to 01:00 pm |
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| Where | ITQB NOVA Auditorium |
| Contact Name | Sandra Viegas |
| Contact Email | sviegas@itqb.unl.pt |
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Title: New bacterial carbohydrate oxidases for future biotech applications
Speaker: Lígia O. Martins - ITQB NOVA
From: Microbial & Enzyme Technology Lab
Abstract: Carbohydrate oxidases represent a fascinating class of enzymes with diverse applications across various fields, from biotechnology to medicine. These enzymes catalyze the oxidation of carbohydrates and alcohols, converting them into their corresponding aldehydes or ketones while producing hydrogen peroxide as a byproduct. Furthermore, by harnessing the oxidative capabilities of these enzymes, scientists aim to develop efficient and environmentally sustainable approaches for valorizing biomass, conforming to the principles of green chemistry. I will cover our most recent work in the lab in the discovery, structural and functional characterization and engineering of bacterial pyranose and galactose oxidases and will highlight our recent paper in Nat Commun. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-42000-3
