lipaasikatalysoituja
Lipase catalysts, or lipaasikatalysoidut in Finnish, refer to enzymes from the lipase class that are used to catalyze chemical reactions. Lipases are hydrolase enzymes that break down ester bonds, typically by catalyzing the hydrolysis of triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol. However, their catalytic activity can be harnessed for a wide range of other esterification and transesterification reactions in organic synthesis.
The use of lipases as catalysts offers several advantages. They are often highly selective, meaning they can
Immobilization is a common technique used with lipase catalysts. This involves attaching the enzyme to a solid