Biotechnology

Brief introduction to Biotechnology with reference to Pharmaceutical Sciences

1) Definitions of Biotechnology: Some of the definitions of biotechnology are mentioned below: As per the Spinks Report (1980) biotechnology is defined as ‘the application of biological organisms, systems or processes to the manufacturing and service industries1. As per the United States, Congress’s Office of Technology Assessment biotechnology is ‘any technique that used living organisms […]

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enzyme biotechnology

Enzyme Biotechnology- Methods and applications

Enzyme Biotechnology Definition of enzyme: Enzymes are high molecular weight proteins made up of a long chain of amino acids that are linked to each other by peptide bonds. Enzymes accelerate/ catalyze the biochemical reactions without itself getting consumed. Thus, enzymes are also known as biocatalyst1,2. Classification of enzymes: Enzymes are classified based on the

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Medical biotechnology

Medical Biotechnology Applications in Pharma and Healthcare

A) What is a Medical Biotechnology? Medical biotechnology or red biotechnology is the branch of biotechnology that involves the use of living cells, tissues to manufacture products that can be used as therapeutic drugs for treatment, prevention, and diagnosis of various diseases5. B) What is biomedical science? Biomedical science is the branch of science that

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