Development of Processes for Recombinant L-Asparaginase II Production by <i>Escherichia coli</i> Bl21 (De3): From Shaker to Bioreactors

• Main Authors: Thaís Barros (Author), Larissa Brumano (Author), Marcela Freitas (Author), Adalberto Pessoa (Author), Nádia Parachin (Author), Pérola O. Magalhães (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Since 1961, L-asparaginase has been used to treat patients with acute lymphocytic leukemia. It rapidly depletes the plasma asparagine and deprives the blood cells of this circulating amino acid, essential for the metabolic cycles of cells. In the search for viable alternatives to produce L-asparagin...