Comprehension of properties and activities of any living cell including prokaryotes need insights into in vivo interactions of their
components. The prokaryotic cell is less complex than many of the cells of higher organisms. Hence, fewer complications may be
expected during studies of basic properties and activities of living systems in prokaryotic cells compared to plant or animal cells.
Our recent studies in this respect concentrate on the understanding of  the effect of the cellular environment on enzyme function,
especially regarding the enzymes’ exposition to various intracellular water structures. One of the
preconditions for such an approach is a detailed knowledge of the macromolecular architecture of the enzyme complex under
investigation. We apply molecular biology methods in combination with electron microscopy including immunoelectron microscopy
at cellular and macromolecular levels. - The group’s recent studies in other fields include characterization of biofilms, and research
and development in the biotechnology of biopolymers.