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Record 1 2003-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biological Sciences
DEF

Biochemical catalyst, especially an enzyme.

CONT

Various methods of immobilization are available, and various factors may modify the intrinsic activities of enzymes and cells, such as diffusional restrictions on the rate of supply of substrate. Immobilization, use in reactors, and the need to achieve high degrees of conversion of concentrated substrate solutions all affect the activity, stability and selectivity of the enzyme and cell biocatalysts.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences biologiques
DEF

Macromolécule biologique, cellule, organite cellulaire, ou microorganisme, porteur d'activité catalytique (enzymatique).

CONT

Les biocatalyseurs peuvent être extraits des bactéries ou d'autres micro-organismes et catalyser des réactions chimiques en dehors des systèmes vivants (dans des systèmes acellulaires in vitro).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciencias biológicas
DEF

Sustancia orgánica natural con propiedades catalíticas, como las enzimas.

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