ABSTRACT
Today, biocatalysis represents a well-established eld of research at crossroads between chemistry, biology, chemical engineering, and bioengineering, and dealing with the application of biological systems such as microorganisms, enzymes, or
17.1 Introduction ................................................................................................ 357 17.2 Natural Nitriles ...........................................................................................360 17.3 Distribution and Physiological Role of Nitrile-Degrading
Enzyme Systems ...................................................................................362 17.4 Metabolism of Nitriles ................................................................................ 363 17.5 The Nitrilase Superfamily ..........................................................................364
