PART I MICROBES AND ENZYMES: BASICS 1. Introduction 2. Fundamentals of Microbiology 3. Proteins-An Overview 4. Enzymes-General Perspectives 5. Immobilization of Enzymes and Microbial Whole Cells 6. Nucleic Acids-Structure and Function 7. Genetic Engineering PART II MICROBES AND ENZYMES: SCALE UP AND DOWNSTREAM PROCESSING 8. Submerged Culture Fermentation 9. Solid-State Fermentation 10. Downstream Processing PART III MICROBES AND ENZYMES: APPLICATIONS 11. Enzyme Technology-Medical Applications 12. Enzyme Technology- Industrial Applications 13. Understanding of Skin Constituents for Application of Microbial Technology in Leather Industry 14. Microbial Control in Curing Process 15. Enzymes in Soaking 16. Dehairing-Conventional and Enzymatic Methods 17. Bating-State of Art 18. Degreasing-Analysis of Different Systems 19. Recent Trends in Waste Management 20. Protocols for Enzyme Evaluation 21. What is Ahead Glossary Index