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Application of microarrays in high-throughput enzymatic profiling

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This review focuses on recent developments in microarray-based technologies for high-throughput screenings of enzymes. Novel methods of protein immobilization, detection of enzymatic activities, and inhibitions were highlighted.

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    Mahesh Uttamchandani, Grace Y. J. Chen, Lay-Pheng Tan & Shao Q. Yao

  2. Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, 117543, Singapore, Republic of Singapore

    Xuan Huang, Grace Y. J. Chen & Shao Q. Yao

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Uttamchandani, M., Huang, X., Chen, G.Y.J. et al. Application of microarrays in high-throughput enzymatic profiling. Mol Biotechnol 28, 227–239 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1385/MB:28:3:227

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