Publications by authors named "Guilherme Fernando Dias Peres"
Braz J Microbiol
December 2016
Article Synopsis
- L-asparaginase is an enzyme that breaks down asparagine into aspartic acid and ammonium and is found in various organisms but not in humans.
- It serves as an essential chemotherapeutic agent for treating certain cancers, especially acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and Hodgkin's lymphoma, while also playing a role in reducing acrylamide levels in fried foods.
- The production of this enzyme is primarily through biotechnology using bacteria, but research is ongoing to improve yields and explore new microorganisms for industrial applications.
