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Biotechnological applications of transglutaminases
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Rachel NM
; Pelletier JN
Biomolecules
2013[Oct]; 3
(4
): 870-88
PMID24970194
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In nature, transglutaminases catalyze the formation of amide bonds between
proteins to form insoluble protein aggregates. This specific function has long
been exploited in the food and textile industries as a protein cross-linking
agent to alter the texture of meat, wool, and leather. In recent years,
biotechnological applications of transglutaminases have come to light in areas
ranging from material sciences to medicine. There has also been a substantial
effort to further investigate the fundamentals of transglutaminases, as many of
their characteristics that remain poorly understood. Those studies also work
towards the goal of developing transglutaminases as more efficient catalysts.
Progress in this area includes structural information and novel chemical and
biological assays. Here, we review recent achievements in this area in order to
illustrate the versatility of transglutaminases.