Nature's catalysts
In Nature, enzymes catalyze various complex biochemical reactions in a very selective and specific manner. Enzymes are chemo-, regio- & stereoselective. Notably, enzyme-mediated reactions require mild and environmentally benign conditions. Enzymatic reactions adhere to many green chemistry principles. Currently, enzyme catalysis is proven to be an excellent alternative to several classical chemocatalysis that have been implemented in various industrial processes to produce pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics and agrochemicals. All these characteristics and advantages of enzyme catalysis inspired us to focus on the following area of research.
Our Interests
Utilization of the unique catalytic power of enzymes for chemical transformation to obtain the various useful chiral precursors, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals
Designing tailor-made enzymes towards specific needs by employing structure-based protein engineering and directed evolution studies
Development of active enzyme cascades (Systems Biocatalysis Approach) by the combination of multiple enzymes in one-pot to obtain various important active pharmaceuticals
