Immobilized Enzymes In Medicine (progress In Clinical Biochemistry And Medicine)

The application of immobilized enzymes in medicine is the main objective of this book. The author reviews natural and synthetic carriers for enzyme immobilization, chemistry of enzyme binding, and in-vitro and in-vivo properties of immobilized enzymes. Four chapters are dedicated to clinical use of immobilized enzymes. Front Matter....Pages I-VIII Introduction....Pages 1-2 Enzymes in Medicine: Advantages and Disadvantages....Pages 3-12 Immobilization of Therapeutic Enzymes....Pages 13-28 Therapeutic Immobilized Enzymes for Parenteral Application....Pages 29-124 Immobilized Enzymes for Extracorporeal Application....Pages 125-145 Immobilized Enzymes in Clinical Analysis....Pages 146-170 Conclusion....Pages 171-171 References....Pages 172-204 Back Matter....Pages 205-206