Biotechnological Applications of Fungal Enzymes with Special Reference to Bioremediation

Verma, Madan L.; Thakur, Manju Kumari; Randhawa, Jatinder S.; Sharma, D. R.; Thakur, Abhishek; Meehnian, Harmanpreet; Jana, Asim Kumar

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-38196-7_10

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“…Commercially important fungal enzymes belong to hydrolases and oxidoreductases. Among extracellular fungal enzymes, laccases and peroxidases, such as manganese peroxidase and lignin peroxidase, represent the two main subclasses of fungal enzymes that have been investigated for the degradation of xenobiotics and removal of harmful phenolic components from industrial environment and wastewater [51]. The current review discusses the different types of enzymes produced by fungi involved in many biotechnological applications.…”

Section: Peroxidases and Catalasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Comprehensive Insight into Fungal Enzymes: Structure, Classification, and Their Role in Mankind’s Challenges

El‐Gendi

Saleh

Badierah

et al. 2021

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Enzymes have played a crucial role in mankind’s challenges to use different types of biological systems for a diversity of applications. They are proteins that break down and convert complicated compounds to produce simple products. Fungal enzymes are compatible, efficient, and proper products for many uses in medicinal requests, industrial processing, bioremediation purposes, and agricultural applications. Fungal enzymes have appropriate stability to give manufactured products suitable shelf life, affordable cost, and approved demands. Fungal enzymes have been used from ancient times to today in many industries, including baking, brewing, cheese making, antibiotics production, and commodities manufacturing, such as linen and leather. Furthermore, they also are used in other fields such as paper production, detergent, the textile industry, and in drinks and food technology in products manufacturing ranging from tea and coffee to fruit juice and wine. Recently, fungi have been used for the production of more than 50% of the needed enzymes. Fungi can produce different types of enzymes extracellularly, which gives a great chance for producing in large amounts with low cost and easy viability in purified forms using simple purification methods. In the present review, a comprehensive trial has been advanced to elaborate on the different types and structures of fungal enzymes as well as the current status of the uses of fungal enzymes in various applications.

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Section: Peroxidases and Catalasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Comprehensive Insight into Fungal Enzymes: Structure, Classification, and Their Role in Mankind’s Challenges

El‐Gendi

Saleh

Badierah

et al. 2021

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“…Filamentous fungi, due to their degradative metabolism (heterotrophic), produce extracellular enzymes that are fundamental for the bioconversion of numerous complex substrates [96]. The extracellular enzymes laccases and peroxidases are considered the two most important subclasses of fungal enzymes used in the degradation of xenobiotic compounds, as well as the removal of toxic phenolic substances of industrial origin [97].…”

Section: Biochemical Mechanisms Involved In Bioremediation Processes ...mentioning

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Filamentous Fungi as Bioremediation Agents of Industrial Effluents: A Systematic Review

Rosa,

Mota,

Busso

et al. 2024

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The industrial sector plays a significant role in global economic growth. However, it also produces polluting effluents that must be treated to prevent environmental damage and ensure the quality of life for future generations is not compromised. Various physical, chemical, and biological methods have been employed to treat industrial effluents. Filamentous fungi, in particular, have garnered attention as effective bioremediation agents due to their ability to produce enzymes capable of degrading recalcitrant compounds, and adsorb different pollutant molecules. The novelty of the work reported herein lies in its comprehensive assessment of the research surrounding the use of white- and brown-rot fungi for removing phenolic compounds from industrial effluents. This study employs a systematic review coupled with scientometric analysis to provide insights into the evolution of this technology over time. It scrutinizes geographical distribution, identifies research gaps and trends, and highlights the most studied fungal species and their applications. A systematic review of 464 publications from 1945 to 2023 assessed the use of these fungi in removing phenolic compounds from industrial effluents. White-rot fungi were predominant (96.3%), notably Phanerochaete chrysosporium, Pleurotus ostreatus, Trametes versicolor, and Lentinula edodes. The cultures employing free cells (64.15%) stand out over those using immobilized cells, just like cultures with isolated fungi regarding systems with microbial consortia. Geographically, Italy, Spain, Greece, India, and Brazil emerged as the most prominent countries in publications related to this area during the evaluated period.

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“…Despite the great potential and the formation of several products of industrial interest, oxidoreductases are nowadays solely used in niche applications (Gygli and van Berkel 2015). However, fungi have a large share of this market, especially in bioremediation applications and wastewater treatment (Verma et al 2020). This is due to the fact that mainly white rot Basidiomycota grow on lignocellulolytic biomass hitherto secretes robust enzymes of high redox-potential for the substrate degradation (Martínez et al 2018).…”

Section: Fungal Enzymesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Invertase is prevalent in the food industry, especially in making confectioneries and baking as well as extending the shelf life of the food products (Infita 2022). Inverted sugar prevents crystallization in food products and increases sweetness of soft fillings like soft caramel (Verma et al 2020). Moreover, fructosyltransferase activities are used to produce fructooligosaccharides (FOS) which are known for their health promoting effects.…”

Section: Fungal Enzymesmentioning

confidence: 99%

The contribution of fungi to the global economy

et al. 2023

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Fungi provide ecological and environmental services to humans, as well as health and nutritional benefits, and are vital to numerous industries. Fermented food and beverage products from fungi are circulating in the market, generating billions of USD. However, the highest potential monetary value of fungi is their role in blue carbon trading because of their ability to sequester large amounts of carbon in the soil. There are no conclusive estimates available on the global monetary value of fungi, primarily because there are limited data for extrapolation. This study outlines the contribution of fungi to the global economy and provides a first attempt at quantifying the global monetary value of fungi. Our estimate of USD 54.57 trillion provides a starting point that can be analysed and improved, highlighting the significance of fungi and providing an appreciation of their value. This paper identifies the different economically valuable products and services provided by fungi. By giving a monetary value to all important fungal products, services, and industrial applications underscores their significance in biodiversity and conservation. Furthermore, if the value of fungi is well established, they will be considered in future policies for effective ecosystem management.

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Biotechnological Applications of Fungal Enzymes with Special Reference to Bioremediation

Cited by 6 publications

References 140 publications

A Comprehensive Insight into Fungal Enzymes: Structure, Classification, and Their Role in Mankind’s Challenges

A Comprehensive Insight into Fungal Enzymes: Structure, Classification, and Their Role in Mankind’s Challenges

Filamentous Fungi as Bioremediation Agents of Industrial Effluents: A Systematic Review

The contribution of fungi to the global economy

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