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Paul Engel Enzymes (Paperback) Very Short Introductions. Each one of these small proteins speeds up a single chemical reaction inside a living organism many millionfold. This Very Short Introduction explains the why and the how of speeding up these reactions - catalysis - before going on to reveal how we have evolved these catalysts of such extraordinary power and exquisite selectivity. Further DetailsTitle: Enzymes Condition: New Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Author: Paul Engel Format: Paperback ISBN-10: 019882498X EAN: 9780198824985 ISBN: 9780198824985 Publisher: Oxford University Press Genre: Science Nature & Math Topic: Medicine Release Date: 11/26/2020 Description: Enzymes are the astonishing, tiny molecular machines that make life possible. Each one of these small proteins speeds up a single chemical reaction inside a living organism many millionfold. Working together, teams of enzymes carry out all the processes that collectively we recognise as life, from making DNA to digesting food. This Very Short Introduction explains the why and the how of speeding up these reactions - catalysis - before going on to reveal how we have evolved these catalysts of such extraordinary power and exquisite selectivity. Paul Engel shows how X-ray crystallography has revealed the complex molecular shapes that allow enzymes to function at an extraordinarily sophisticated level. He also examines medical aspects of enzymes, both in the way faulty enzymes cause disease and in the way enzymes can be used for diagnosis and therapy. Finally, he looks at the many varied ways in which individual enzymes, taken out of their biological context, are used nowadays as tools - in washing powders, food production, waste treatment, and chemical synthesis.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 174mm Item Length: 112mm Item Width: 10mm Item Weight: 146g Series: Very Short Introductions Release Year: 2020 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
