Yes, enzyme activity can be modified through various techniques:
- Site-Directed Mutagenesis: This technique involves the targeted alteration of specific amino acids in the enzyme to enhance or modify its activity. - Directed Evolution: By mimicking natural evolution, this method generates enzyme variants with improved properties through iterative rounds of mutagenesis and selection. - Protein Engineering: Combining computational and experimental approaches, protein engineering aims to design enzymes with desired characteristics for specific applications.
