부산대학교 도서관

Laccase belongs to the polyphenol oxidase family and is a very important group of enzymes in removing environmental pollutants and various applications in food industries due to its structural and functional properties. Many researchers have recently reported the ability of laccase to oxidize both phenolic and nonphenolic compounds. The industrial uses for this enzyme include bioremediation, pulp and paper industries, biotechnological uses in the food sector, detoxification from wastewater, and clarifying agents. Although filamentous fungi produce a considerable amount of laccases, high-yield industrial-scale laccase manufacturing still has a lot of challenges. Currently, scientists are working to locate suitable agro-industrial wastes, and microorganisms, improve the production method, and use inexpensive agro-industrial leftovers to produce laccase more effectively, more productively, and at a lower cost. This chapter outlines the application of laccases in the preparation of foods and the treatment of wastewater.