Image 1. The PluriZyme (using the Latin root pluri- and -zyme from the word enzyme) concept. It consists on the incorporation of artificial active sites into catalytic and non-catalytic proteins. Briefly, the idea is based on locating in a protein or an enzyme and through the Protein Energy Landscape Exploration (PELE) software, existing binding pockets where a target substrate could be accommodated and turning them into catalytic active sites through introducing all the residues needed for catalysis.

Metamorphosis of Enzymes into PluriZymes and BioHybrid Catalysts as Promising Choice in the Process of Creating Scientific and Bioeconomic Innovation

Manuel Ferrer
mferrer@icp.csic.es
Research Professor
Systems Biotechnology Group
Office 202

Department of Applied Biocatalysis
Institute of Catalysis
Spanish National Research Council
(ICP-CSIC)
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28049-Madrid-Spain
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