An excessively high denaturation temperature causes stress to all biomolecules. The half-time of polymerases can go down by a factor of 3–9 between 95°C and 100°C, depending on the type of enzyme.

The technological utility of enzymes can be enhanced greatly by using them in organic solvents rather than their natural aqueous reaction media. Studies over the past 15 years have revealed not ...

Lysozyme is an antimicrobial enzyme that functions as a part of the innate immune system. ... it is a popular model for biological research in particle size, molecular weight and thermal denaturation.

The enzyme undertakes a process of denaturation, meaning it will not fit its substrate or substrates. The enzyme cannot speed up the reaction anymore. Back to top.