Pharmaceutical Enzymes are protein – biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms. These can be used as drugs, which have two important features that distinguish them from all the other types of chemical drugs. First, they bind and act on their targets with great affinity and specificity. And second, they are catalytic in nature converting multiple target molecules to the desired products. These two features make Pharmaceutical Enzymes specific and potent drugs that can accomplish therapeutic biochemistry in the body that small molecules cannot.

Most of these therapeutic enzymes are produced industrially by employing various types of fermentation techniques, using a suitable expression system which includes a microbial strain (bacteria, yeast, fungi, etc), plant or animal cell culture, and genetically engineered organisms. The advancements in the fields of recombinant DNA technology, protein engineering, material science, enzyme immobilization, and nanotechnology has provided an astounding platform for the development of enzymatic drugs that have varied applications in the treatment of a range of diseases.

Enzymes used in the pharmaceutical industry have revolutionized drug development and treatment approaches. These specialized enzymes possess remarkable affinity and specificity, allowing them to target specific molecules with precision. Additionally, their catalytic nature enables them to convert multiple target molecules into desired therapeutic products. As a result, enzymes used in pharmaceuticals offer unique advantages over conventional chemical drugs. The industrial production of therapeutic enzymes involves employing fermentation techniques and advanced expression systems using microbial strains, plant or animal cell cultures, and genetically engineered organisms. Leveraging advancements in recombinant DNA technology, protein engineering, material science, enzyme immobilization, and nanotechnology, the pharmaceutical industry has witnessed remarkable progress in developing enzymatic drugs. These pharmaceutical enzymes find diverse applications in treating various diseases, showcasing their immense potential in advancing therapeutic biochemistry.