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Recombinant Laccase: A Promising Tool for Industrial Effluent Bioremediation

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Industrial effluents contain contaminants that pose threats to the environment and human health. Bioremediation is an environmentally friendly, sustainable, and cost-effective approach to degrade or transform pollutants using microbial enzymes. Laccase is a versatile enzyme that oxidizes a wide range of substrates, such as dyes, phenolic compounds, pesticides, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), with the consumption of molecular oxygen. Laccase can also remove heavy metals by forming complexes with organic ligands or reducing them to fewer toxic forms. However, the application of laccase in bioremediation is limited by its low production, stability, and specificity. Recombinant technology has been employed to enhance the expression, activity, and stability of laccase in various bacterial hosts. Immobilization techniques have been developed to improve the reusability and stability of laccase in different environmental conditions. This review summarizes the recent developments in the production optimization of recombinant laccase enzymes and their role in the bioremediation of industrial effluents. It also discusses the challenges of laccase-based biocatalytic systems for environmental cleanup. Furthermore, it highlights the potential applications of laccase in various industries, such as textile, paper, food, and pharmaceuticals, and suggests future directions for research and innovation in this field. To summarize, recombinant laccase bioremediation is a promising strategy for decontaminating polluted environments, but further research is needed to optimize its production and performance in practical scenarios.

Published in Reports (Volume 3, Issue 2)
DOI 10.11648/j.reports.20230302.12
Page(s) 16-22
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Environmental Pollution, Sustainable Development, Cost-Effectiveness, Enzyme Technology, Recombinant Technology

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  • Amity Institute of Neuropsychology and Neurosciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India

  • School of Biotechnology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Sharda School of Agricultural Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India

  • Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College Karnal, Haryana, India

  • School of Nanoscience, Central University of Gujarat, Gujarat, India

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