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MDPI, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 12(16), p. 15456-15480, 2015

DOI: 10.3390/ijms160715456

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Thermostable Carbonic Anhydrases in Biotechnological Applications

Journal article published in 2015 by Anna Di Fiore, Vincenzo Alterio, Simona M. Monti, Giuseppina De Simone ORCID, Katia D'Ambrosio, Katia D’Ambrosio
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Abstract

Carbonic anhydrases are ubiquitous metallo-enzymes which catalyze the reversible hydration of carbon dioxide in bicarbonate ions and protons. Recent years have seen an increasing interest in the utilization of these enzymes in CO2 capture and storage processes. However, since this use is greatly limited by the harsh conditions required in these processes, the employment of thermostable enzymes, both those isolated by thermophilic organisms and those obtained by protein engineering techniques, represents an interesting possibility. In this review we will provide an extensive description of the thermostable carbonic anhydrases so far reported and the main processes in which these enzymes have found an application.