Yeast cells are now being repurposed as tiny tools for enzyme research. By attaching enzymes to the surface of yeast cells, researchers can turn them into efficient, reusable platforms for studying enzyme behaviour and testing new applications, such as drug discovery or industrial biocatalysis.
A study published in FEBS Open Bio demonstrates a method to anchor β-lactamase, an enzyme, to yeast cell walls. This allows researchers to monitor the enzyme’s activity in real time using a simple colour-change reaction. Compared to traditional methods that rely on artificial supports, this technique is reducing costs and is adaptable to other enzymes for various scientific purposes.
This innovation may offer a promising tool for improving enzyme applications in research and industry.
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