Abstract
We report the stability and enzymatic activity of Candida rugosa Lipase (E.C.3.1.1.3) immobilized on γ-Fe2O3 magnetic nanoparticles. The immobilization strategies were either reacting the enzyme amine group with a nanoparticle surface acetyl, or amine groups. In the former, the enzyme was attached through a C=N bond, while in the latter it was connected using glutaraldehyde. AFM images show an average particle size of 20 ± 10 nm after deconvolution. The enzymatic activity of the immobilized lipase was determined by following the ester cleavage of p-nitrophenol butyrate. The covalently immobilized enzyme was stabile and reactive over 30 days.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1684-1685 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of the American Chemical Society |
Volume | 125 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 19 Feb 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |