Enzymes are very large, complex protein molecules consisting of intertwined chains of amino acids. They are formed within the cells of all living creatures, including humans, animals, plants, fungi, bacteria, and microscopic single cell organisms.

Although enzymes are found in all living cells, they are inanimate chemical compounds that are highly biodegradable, posing no threat to the environment. They are catalysts for chemical reactions, at work in nature, in our bodies, and in industry.

Enzymes control many vital functions - such as the metabolic processes which convert nutrients into energy - and they are highly efficient at increasing the reaction rate of biochemical processes. Each enzyme has a highly specific target, breaking down or synthesizing certain compounds, and operating under specific temperature, pH and pressure.

Because there are so many different enzymes, they are categorized according to the compounds they interact with to produce a reaction. Commonly used enzymes include lipases which split fats into glycerol and fatty acids; amylases which break starch down to produce simple sugars; proteases which break down proteins; and cellulases which break down cellulose.

Enzymes can be manufactured for commercial purposes by superheating a fermentation broth under aseptic conditions to form a completely sterile nutrient medium. The nutrient is then converted into a desired enzyme by using a carefully selected microorganism - such as Dyadic's C1 - in the presence of oxygen. The use of the broth, microorganism, nutrients and operating conditions determine the type and yield of each enzyme. Once fermentation is completed, various centrifugal, filtration, and precipitation processes separate the enzyme from the fermentation broth.

Utilizing its proprietary technology, Dyadic has manufactured and sold enzymes for the textiles, animal feed, starch, pulp and paper and food industries, since 1994. Dyadic's global market reach and manufacturing capabilities, paired with its large scale 150,000 liter fermenters in the USA and Europe, enable it to market and sell over 50 products to customers in more than 35 countries.

Having dedicated and knowledgeable sales personnel located in North and South America, Europe, and Asia allows Dyadic to provide its customers with excellent service and support. Through the placement of inventory in strategically located high volume ports, Dyadic is able to provide the customer with superior delivery service. Dyadic continues to evolve its ability to serve various markets through innovation and listening to customer needs.

By continuing to leverage its evolving biotechnology infrastructure, Dyadic is expanding its product offerings within the $1.8 billion enzyme market. Dyadic's integrated C1 technology platform enables the company to continue discovering and developing innovative enzyme products, thereby providing customers with value-added solutions for their pressing business needs.

Because Dyadic has developed an integrated system for use in HTRS, expression and large scale manufacturing (see Technology Platform), the company has a greater chance of commercializing what it discovers, bringing cost-effective products to market in a shorter time period.