Microwave radiation can increase the rate of enzyme-catalysed reactions in organic media

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0040-4039(96)01544-4

Irradiating a hydrated lipase enzyme suspended in organic media using microwaves (2.45 GHz, 50°C) enhanced the reaction rate by 2-3 fold over classical heating and the apparent non-thermal effects observed were dependent on the hydration state of the enzyme in the organic medium.