Plant-derived enzymes as sustainable biocatalysts for biosensing and industrial applications
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Plant-derived enzymes have emerged as sustainable and biocompatible alternatives to animal and microbial enzymes, with extensive applications in biotechnology, clinical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and industrial processing. These enzymes demonstrate advantages such as low immunogenicity, environmental compatibility, substrate specificity, and operational stability under mild conditions. Additionally, plant enzymes are key biocatalysts in biosensor development, enabling real-time detection of analytes such as urea, glucose, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals through enhanced electrochemical performance. Industrially, plant enzymes replace hazardous chemicals in food, textile, and biofuel sectors, promoting greener production practices. Recent advancements in enzyme engineering and molecular farming have further enhanced enzyme yield and specificity, broadening their applicability. This review comprehensively explores the sources, extraction methods, and functional properties of various bioactive enzymes, including amylase, pectinase, cellulase, laccase, asparaginase, galactosidase, actinidin, urease, and others, derived from diverse plant tissues. By emphasizing their biochemical versatility and environmental benefits, this review highlights the growing strategic importance of plant-derived enzymes in fostering eco-friendly innovations across health, industry, and environmental domains.
Source: Industrial Crops and Products
Authors: Daphika S. Dkhar, Rashmita Priyadarshini Swain, Riddhi Dubey, Girijesh Kumar Patel, Pranjal Chandra
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,720
Award: G5411181037
OpenAlex ID: W4411273433