Enzymes for Seaweed Polysaccharide Degradation and Industrial Applications: Unlocking Biocatalytic Potential for Sustainable Innovation provides an in-depth exploration of the biochemistry and enzymology of marine polysaccharides and the enzymes responsible for their degradation. Focusing on compounds such as agar, carrageenan, alginate, fucoidan, and laminarin, the book investigates their structural properties, biological functions, and the enzymatic mechanisms involved in their breakdown. Chapters cover microbial sources of these enzymes, biochemical pathways, and the molecular basis of enzyme-substrate specificity. Particular attention is given to the potential biomedical and nutraceutical relevance of the resulting oligosaccharides, including their immunomodulatory, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. Advances in enzyme engineering and synthetic biology approaches are discussed to illustrate how enzymatic systems can be optimized for targeted applications. This book is an essential reference for biochemists, enzymologists, and molecular bioscientists interested in marine biochemistry, carbohydrate-active enzymes, and bioactive compounds with therapeutic potential. By integrating fundamental enzymology with emerging applications relevant to human health, it supports the development of novel bio-based solutions in medicine and nutrition.
Table of Contents
Section 1: Fundamentals of Seaweed Polysaccharides1. Overview on Seaweed Polysaccharides
2. Enzymes Involved in Seaweed Polysaccharide Degradation
3. Microbial Sources of Seaweed-Polysaccharide Degrading Enzymes
Section 2: Biotechnological Production and Engineering of Seaweed-Degrading Enzymes
4. Biotechnological Production of Enzymes from Marine Microorganisms
5. Recombinant and Synthetic Biology Approaches for Enhanced Enzyme Production
Section 3: Industrial Applications of Seaweed-Degrading Enzymes
6. Functional Oligosaccharides and Bioactives from Seaweed
7. Enzymatic Processing of Seaweed for Food and Beverage Industry
8. Marine Microbial Enzymes: Catalysts for Biofuel and Biorefinery Innovation
9. Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Seaweed for Environmental and Waste Management Applications
Section 4: Future Perceptions and Commercialization
10. Metagenomics and AI in Enzyme Discovery: Recent Advances and Innovations
11. Challenges in Scaling Up and Commercializing Seaweed-Degrading Enzymes
12. Future Prospects and Emerging Research Directions
