Enzyme encapsulation in nanoporous silica spheres

Chem Commun (Camb). 2004 Jul 7:(13):1528-9. doi: 10.1039/b403871a. Epub 2004 Jun 2.

Abstract

Encapsulating enzymes in mesoporous silica spheres via immobilization, followed by assembling an organic/inorganic nanocomposite shell on the particle surface leads to high loadings, high enzymatic activity and stability, and protection from proteolysis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Enzyme Stability
  • Enzymes, Immobilized / chemistry*
  • Enzymes, Immobilized / metabolism
  • Manufactured Materials*
  • Nanotechnology / methods
  • Porosity
  • Silicon Dioxide / chemistry*

Substances

  • Enzymes, Immobilized
  • Silicon Dioxide