Biocatalyst Potential Candidate for Human Welfare

Abstract

Biocatalysis is known since man knew about brewing which was known since 6000 years. Enzymes from microbial sources were then employed in industries such as production of beer, wine, cheese etc. Nearly 100 years down the lane biocatalysts have been used for chemical transformations. In order to access the repertoire of pharmacological and agrochemicals with high chemoselectivity, regioselectivity, and enantioselectivity, biocatalysis integrates microbiologists, enzymologists, and organic chemists. The usual chemical approach is challenged by the saturation of carbon-carbon double bonds by biocatalysts, as they avoid the usage of organocatalysts or precious metals (in combination with chiral ligands and molecular hydrogen). Since past 30 years they have been used for the synthesis of valuable fine chemicals especially pharmaceuticals. This review gives a brief about microbial biocatalyst including the photosynthetic blue-green algae.