Novel enzymes can be selected from a variety of sources; from microorganisms in culture collections and environmental samples, to genetic databases and metagenomic libraries.

At Biocatalysts, we have the capabilities to discover and develop novel enzymes to meet specific customer requirements.

For example, this could be a specific enzyme for a chemical biotransformation, an enzyme to produce a food ingredient, an enzyme for the production of an aroma compound or an enzyme for the production of an active pharmaceutical intermediate.

Using genomic cloning or gene synthesis coupled with our knowledge of commercially-appropriate enzyme expression platforms we can quickly optimise a process for the production of commercial quantities of enzyme.