The amino acid sequence of a protein affects both its structure and its function. Thus, the
ability to modify the sequence, and hence the structure and activity, of individual proteins in …

Covering: up to January 2017 Cytochrome P450 enzymes (P450s) are some of the most
exquisite and versatile biocatalysts found in nature. In addition to their well-known roles in …

Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn) is a dominant bacterial species in colorectal cancer (CRC)
tissue that is associated with cancer progression and poorer patient prognosis. Following a …

Many microorganisms produce potent biocatalysts as enzymes that vary in microbial
sources, chemical properties, and mechanisms. Usually, microbial enzymes catalyze the …

Monascus spp. are filamentous fungi famous for their fermented products, especially red
mold rice (RMR), a traditional fermented food in East Asian areas with a very long edible …

Microbial aromatic catabolism offers a promising approach to convert lignin, a vast source of
renewable carbon, into useful products. Aryl-O-demethylation is an essential biochemical …

Cytochrome P450 (CYP) monooxygenase superfamily contributes a broad array of
biological functions in living organisms. In fungi, CYPs play diverse and pivotal roles in …

Many saturated or unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons in fuels and their derivate pose
considerable hazards to biological receptors due to the formation of toxic and carcinogenic …

Background Many species belonging to the genus Colletotrichum cause anthracnose
disease on a wide range of plant species. In addition to their economic impact, the genus …

Penicillium species are fungal pathogens that infect crop plants worldwide. P. expansum
differs from P. italicum and P. digitatum, all major postharvest pathogens of pome and citrus …