Molecular hydrogel-immobilized enzymes exhibit superactivity and high stability in organic solvents

Chem Commun (Camb). 2007 Mar 14:(10):1032-4. doi: 10.1039/b615223f. Epub 2007 Feb 2.

Abstract

This communication describes the use of a molecular hydrogel to immobilize enzymes for catalyzing reactions in an organic solvent to attain superactivity and exceptional stability.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Catalysis
  • Cattle
  • Chymotrypsin / chemistry
  • Chymotrypsin / metabolism
  • Enzyme Stability*
  • Enzymes, Immobilized / chemistry
  • Enzymes, Immobilized / metabolism*
  • Horseradish Peroxidase / chemistry
  • Horseradish Peroxidase / metabolism
  • Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate*
  • Laccase / chemistry
  • Laccase / metabolism
  • Methemoglobin / chemistry
  • Methemoglobin / metabolism
  • Microscopy, Atomic Force
  • Organic Chemicals / chemistry*
  • Pancreas / enzymology
  • Solvents*
  • Substrate Specificity
  • Water

Substances

  • Enzymes, Immobilized
  • Organic Chemicals
  • Solvents
  • Water
  • Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate
  • Methemoglobin
  • Laccase
  • Horseradish Peroxidase
  • Chymotrypsin
  • alpha-chymotrypsin