Projects
Spatial control of enzymatic DNA assembly using ion charging layers KU Leuven
In recent years, significant progress has been made in the development of microchip-based gene synthesis technologies, particularly in the area of enzymatic DNA synthesis. While traditional DNA synthesis methods rely on the phosphoramidite chemistry, this approach has several limitations. For example, it requires excessive solvent use, is expensive, and is not readily amenable to miniaturization. In contrast, enzymatic DNA synthesis, which ...
Increased sugar and phenolic compound recovery using an activator-assisted enzymatic hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass (OptoPhenol) Ghent University
The OptoPhenol project is based on the UGent discovery that certain natural compounds work as activators to simultaneously increase the release of fermentable sugars and the extraction of valuable bioactive components, i.e., phenolic compounds, via an enzymatic hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass.
The main aim is to further develop this discovery into a marketable technology for the most suitable and promising market ...
A structured methodology for NADES selection and formulation for enzymatic reactions. University of Antwerp
Exploring the scope of nickel pincer as enzymatic cofactor: engineering of gluconate epimerase towards the production of rare sugars. Ghent University
Cofactors provide chemical versatility well beyond the capabilities of enzymes, emphasizing their
potential for biocatalysis. Recently, a tethered niacin-derived nickel pincer cofactor (NPN) has
been discovered in the catalytic site of a lactate racemase for the interconversion of D- and Llactic
acid. Sequence analysis indicated that this fascinating novel cofactor could be widespread in
the prokaryotic world, but has ...
Enzymatic and oxidative effects on the protein fraction of fermented meat products Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Radical-based Enzymatic Degradation of Organic Pollutants (REDOP) Ghent University
Water is a vital ingredient of our planet and essential in everyday life. However, only 1% of the water on the Earth is available as freshwater for mankind. Due to climate change and extreme weather, the 1% will further decrease. On the other hand, the anthropogenic pollution of this valuable resource increases, causing a possible threat to the environment and human health. The pollutants, such as organic emerging contaminants and ...
Joining forces: Leveraging large metabolite and enzymatic PhD datasets (KU Leuven) in a computational systems biology approach (Oxford University) to increase our insights into the metabolic network of CAM plants KU Leuven
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF ENZYMATIC AND OXIDATIVE EFFECTS ON THE PROTEIN FRACTION OF FERMENTED MEAT PRODUCTS Ghent University
In this project, the activity of bacteria on the proteolytic degradation products generated by meat enzymes will be investigated in relation to flavour formation in fermented meat products. The interaction with oxidation processes will also be studied.