PROGRESS: Completed Project	PROJECT REF: NA
PROJECT TITLE: A Novel Recombinant Enzyme Production Technology for Cancer Treatment and Food Industries
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A Novel Recombinant Enzyme Production Technology for Cancer Treatment and Food Industries. What are enzymes? Enzymes are 100% natural and reside in all living organisms. They are the natural solution to industrial and medical problems. Utilizes an infinite number of enzymes, and we select the most appropriate types for various applications. With enzymes we can solve complex industrial problems whilst reduce the use of harmful chemicals, raw materials and energy used in the manufacture of detergents, animal feeds and food products. Enzymes are biodegradable proteins that make production processes more efficient and cost-effective and result in higher quality products. This environmentally friendly technology has the potential to replace traditional chemicals, reduce pollution and waste, and significantly improve our standard of living.
FOCUS AREA(S): Biotech, Healthcare
KEYWORDS: enzyme
MODE OF COLLABORATION: Any
STATUS PATENT: NA	PATENT NO: NA
ORGANIZATION: Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology
CONTACT PERSON: Dr Thomas Leung/ Dr Thomas Lo	EMAIL: bctleung@polyu.edu.hk; bctlo@polyu.edu.hk
TEL: (852)-2766-5628/6696	FAX: (852)-2364-9932
WEBSITE: http://www.ife.polyu.edu.hk/template_areas.htm	DATE: 26/01/2005