Biocatalyst technology, as a part of a broader “chemical biotechnology,” is
increasingly important as a tool for chemical synthesis. Its application is
driven by consumer demand for new products and by industrial attempts
at increasing profits and cost reduction, as well as government and
regulatory pressures and new technologies and scientific discovery.
Current applications of biocatalysts include the production of high fructose
corn syrup, aspartame, semi-synthetic penicillins and award-winning
cancer drugs