Ressourcentechnologie: Neue Akzente durch gerichtete Evolution

Directed evolution is achieved by mimicking natural selection. It allows the optimization of certain biomolecules with desired properties such as functionality or structure. The concept is realized by the Phage Surface Display. The method can be used to isolate biomolecules, such as peptides, that natural evolution has not created. In resource technology, the phage surface display has applications in the development of new high-affinity and environmentally friendly agents, for the extraction or recycling of valuable raw materials.