What does Codexis do?
James Stevens
Updated on March 03, 2026
Codexis, Inc. is a leading protein engineering company that applies its proprietary CodeEvolver® technology to develop proteins for a variety of high-value industrial applications, including as biocatalysts for the commercial manufacture of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, and enzymes as biotherapeutics and for use …
Where is codexis?
Redwood City
Codexis is based in Redwood City, CA and was incorporated in 2002.
What is CodeEvolver?
CodeEvolver is Codexis’ proprietary protein engineering platform, which enables the rapid development of custom-designed enzymes that are highly optimized for a specific function. The Codexis CodeEvolver platform technology is covered by more than 150 issued patents and pending patent applications worldwide.
When was codexis founded?
2002
Codexis/Founded
Is codexis a public company?
02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Codexis, Inc. (Nasdaq:CDXS), a leading protein engineering company, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 4,285,715 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $17.50 per share.
What are the 3 types of enzymes?
Enzymes
- amylase and other carbohydrase enzymes break down starch into sugar.
- protease enzymes break down proteins into amino acids.
- lipase enzymes break down lipids (fats and oils) into fatty acids and glycerol.
Why choose Codexis for your kit enzymes?
Follow-on quantities of all kit enzymes are stocked in 50–100g quantities to enable rapid delivery to customers for scale-up work. Codexis offers a full range of quality enzymes to help you meet your sustainability goals and lower your cost-in-use.
Why work at Codexis?
Everything we do is to improve health. Of people and the planet. At Codexis, we strive to discover and develop more effective therapeutics, offer healthier choices, innovate sustainable processes and products, and reduce waste – all to create a brighter future. These goals are grand but not beyond reach.
What is an enzyme screening kit?
Codexis enzyme screening kits provide an easy and rapid way to determine the feasibility of using our engineered enzymes in your labs.