Preparation and activity of carbonic anhydrase immobilized on porous silica beads and graphite rods

Techniques for the immobilization of bovine carbonic anhydrase (BCA) on porous silica beads and graphite are presented. Surface coverage on porous silica beads was found to be 1.5 x 10(-5) mmol BCA/m(2), and on graphite it was 1.7 x 10(-3) mmol BCA/m(2) nominal surface area. Greater than 97% (silica support) and 85% (graphite support) enzyme activity was maintained upon storage of the immobilized enzyme for 50 days in pH 8 buffer at 4 degrees C. After 500 days storage, the porous silica bead immobilized enzyme exhibited over 70% activity. Operational stability of the enzyme on silica at 23 degrees C and pH 8 was found to be 50% after 30 days. Catalytic activity expressed as an apparent second-order rate constant K'(Enz) for the hydrolysis of p-nitrophenyl acetate (p-NPA) catalyzed by BCA immobilized on silica beads and graphite at pH 8 and 25 degrees C is 2.6 x 10(2) and 5.6 x 10(2) M(-1)s(-1) respectively. The corresponding K(ENZ) value for the free enzyme is 9.1 x 10(2) M(-1)s(-1). Activity of the immobilized enzyme was found to vary with pH in such a manner that the active site pK, on the porous silica bead support is 6.75, and on graphite it is 7.41. Possible reasons for a microenvironmental influence on carbonic anhydrase pK(a), are discussed. Comparison with literature data shows that the enzyme surface coverage on silica beads reported here is superior to previously reported data on silica beads and polyacrylamide gels and is comparable to an organic matrix support. Shifts in BCA-active site pK(a) values with support material, a lack of pH dependent activity studies in the literature, and differing criteria for reporting enzyme activity complicate literature comparisons of activity; however, immobilized BCA reported here generally exhibits comparable or greater activity than previous reports for immobilized BCA.     

The effect of an applied potential on the activity of carbonic anhydrase immobilized on graphite rods

The effect of both a positive and a negative applied potential on the p-NPA hydrolysis activity of bovine carbonic anhydrase (BCA) immobilized on graphite rods has been investigated. Background experiments show that the pH-activity profile for BCA free in solution is not affected by either a negative or a positive potential applied to graphite rods placed in the same solution. However, the activity of BCA immobilized by covalent attachment to a graphite rod is influenced by a potential externally applied to the graphite rod. An overall increase in activity (as determined by the initial rate of the p-NPA hydrolysis reaction) is observed in the presence of a -0.2 V (Ag/AgCl) applied potential, while decreased activity is evident at +0.6 V (Ag/AgCl). This is indicative of an electrolyte anion effect rather than a local pH effect. In the presence of the specific anion inhibitors Cl(-) and SCN(-), the relative BCA activity increases at -0.2 V (Ag/AgCl) and decreases at +0.6 V (Ag/AgCl) are consistent with the different BCA inhibition constants for Cl(-) and SCN(-). Accelerated loss of immobilized BCA activity also accompanies the application of the external potentials, particularly at +0.6 V (Ag/AgCl). Results described here represent an early example of potentiostatic control of nonredox enzyme activity. Several possible mechanisms are discussed including specific anion inhibition, enzyme surface charge/charged support material interactions, and charged product inhibition. It is likely that a combination of such mechanisms is operational in this system. The implications of external potentials affecting the activity of immobilized enzymes in the design of stable immobilized enzyme electrodes are also discussed.     

Preserved enzymatic activity of glucose oxidase immobilized on unmodified electrodes for glucose detection

Glucose sensing electrodes have been realized by immobilizing glucose oxidase (GOx) on unmodified edge plane of highly oriented pyrolytic graphite (epHOPG) and the native oxide of heavily doped silicon (SiO2/Si). Both kinds of electrode show direct interfacial electron transfer due to the redox process of the immobilized GOx. The measured formal potential of the redox process agrees with that of the native enzyme, suggesting that the immobilized GOx has retained its enzymatic activity. The electron transfer rates of the GOx immobilized electrode are 2s(-1) for GOx/epHOPG electrode and 7.9s(-1) for GOx/SiO2/Si electrode, which are greater than those for which GOx is immobilized on modified electrodes, probably due to the fact that the enzyme makes direct contact to electrode surface. The preservation of the enzymatic activity of the immobilized GOx has been confirmed by observing the response of the GOx/epHOPG and GOx/SiO2/Si electrodes to glucose with a detection limit of 0.050 mM. The response signals the catalyzed oxidation of glucose and, therefore, confirms that the immobilized GOx retained its enzymatic activity. The properties of the electrode as a glucose sensor are presented.     

Studies on the properties of immobilized urokinase: effects of pH and temperature

Human urokinase was immobilized on an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer surface. Soluble urokinase showed its maximum activity at pH 8.5, while the immobilized enzyme was most active at pH 9.0. Apparently, the shift in optimal pH was due to the polyanionic nature of the carrier surface on which the enzyme was immobilized. Optimal temperatures of soluble urokinase and immobilized enzyme were identical, i.e., 37 degrees C. The stability of immobilized enzyme against thermal degradation was several times higher than that of the soluble enzyme. Its stability at higher temperatures is one of the main reasons for the clinical use of immobilized urokinase as an antithrombotic material.     

A novel support for the immobilization of lipase and the effects of the details of its preparation on the hydrolysis of triacylglycerides

Summary The lipase from Candida cylindracea was immobilized by its adsorption on the internal surface of hydrophobic microporous poly(styrene-divinylbenzene) supports prepared by the concentrated emulsion polymerization method. The prepared supports have a surface area of the order of 200 m²/g. The immobilized enzyme catalyst is used for the hydrolysis of triacylglycerides. The effects of the amounts of surfactant and divinylbenzene used in the preparation of the hydrophobic support on the adsorption capacity for lipase and on the activity of the immobilized lipase have been investigated. The activity of the immobilized enzyme per enzyme molecule can be higher than that of the free lipase.     

Immobilization of neuraminidase and its potential application in the modification of cell surfaces.

Vibrio cholerae neuraminidase was immobilized on the inside of 1.0 mm inner diameter nylon tubing with retention of enzyme activity, when assayed at 37 degrees C and pH 5.5 with mucin as substrate. The stabilities of the immobilized and soluble enzymes were similar for up to 3 hr at 37 degrees C. Preliminary data indicated that immobilized neuraminidase will release sialic acid from the surface of leukemic AKR mouse thymus and spleen lymphocytes; however, the level of immobilized enzyme activity needs to be increased for practical applications. With this improvement immobilized neuraminidase could become a novel preparation for carrying out cell surface modifications with minimal enzyme contamination of the cell.     

A glucose oxidase inmobilized electrode based on modified graphite

Glucose oxidase (E. C. 1.1.3.4) was immobilized on electrochemically modified graphite to obtain an enzyme electrode. The working surface of the electrode was coated with gelatine to prevent desorption of the enzyme. In substrate (glucose) solutions the amperometric signal of the enzyme electrode was due to the electroreduction of H202 generated in the enzyme layer. The linearity of the electrode response was found up to a substrate concentration of 300 microM at a working potential of 0 mV (vs. Ag/AgCl). It was shown that the electrode did not respond to L-ascorbic and uric acid at that working potential. The response time was about 2 min. The enzyme electrode keeps about 50% of its initial activity after a one-week storage at 4 degrees C.     

Application of response surface methodology to optimization of the fixation of ribonuclease a on glutaraldehyde activated amine silica

Summary We have used response surface methodology to study the interactions between various parameters (pH, temperature, enzyme concentration) controlling the immobilization of ribonuclease A on to glutaraldehyde activated-amine Spherosil beads. The optimum activity of immobilized ribonuclease A was observed at pH=9.1. The specific activity of the immobilized enzyme was affected by the pH and by the enzyme concentration.     

SMA基微孔膜固定化β-半乳糖苷酶的研究

以超临界二氧化碳（SCCO2）为分散介质在聚偏氟乙烯（PVDF）微孔膜表面和孔内进行马来酸酐和苯乙烯的接枝共聚,合成出超高分子量的苯乙烯/马来酸酐交替共聚物（SMA）基微孔PVDF膜。以SMA基PVDF膜为载体通过酸酐基和酶分子上的氨基偶联,制备出具有酶催活性的功能性分离膜。考察了影响酶固定化的因素,确定其最佳固定化条件为: 温度,4oC;pH,8.2; 酶/膜,1:10;反应时间,6h。固定化酶膜的最适温度为55oC,最适pH为7.8,均比自由酶稍高;Km（0.3mM/L）与自由酶接近。固定化酶膜活力达13.5 U/cm2 膜, 比活为280.0 U/mg 蛋白,蛋白载量为68.2 g/cm2 膜,相对活力为89.0%。固定化酶膜表现出良好的操作稳定性和储存稳定性,SMA基PVDF微孔酶膜超滤制备低乳糖牛奶实验表明该技术应用前景广阔。     

Immobilization of glucoamylase on ceramic membrane surfaces modified with a new method of treatment utilizing SPCP-CVD

Glucoamylase, as a model enzyme, was immobilized on a ceramic membrane modified by surface corona discharge induced plasma chemical process-chemical vapor deposition (SPCP-CVD). Characterizations of the immobilized enzyme were then discussed. Three kinds of ceramic membranes with different amounts of amino groups on the surface were prepared utilizing the SPCP-CVD method. Each with 1-time, 3-times and 5-times surface modification treatments and used for supports in glucoamylase immobilization. The amount of immobilized glucoamylase increased with the increase in the number of surface modification treatments and saturated to a certain maximum value estimated by a two-dimensional random packing. The operational stability of the immobilized glucoamylase also increased with the increase in the number of the surface treatment. It was almost the same as the conventional method, while the activity of immobilized enzyme was higher. The results indicated the possibility of designing the performance of the immobilized enzyme by controlling the amount of amino groups. The above results showed that the completely new surface modification method using SPCP was effective in modifying ceramic membranes for enzyme immobilization.     

Calcium alginate–starch hybrid support for both surface immobilization and entrapment of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) peroxidase

Calcium alginate–starch hybrid gel was employed as an enzyme carrier both for surface immobilization and entrapment of bitter gourd peroxidase. Entrapped crosslinked concanavalin A–bitter gourd peroxidase retained 52% of the initial activity while surface immobilized and glutaraldehyde crosslinked enzyme showed 63% activity. A comparative stability of both forms of immobilized bitter gourd peroxidase was investigated against pH, temperature and chaotropic agent; like urea, heavy metals, water-miscible organic solvents, detergent and inhibitors. Entrapped peroxidase was significantly more stable as compared to surface immobilized form of enzyme. The pH and temperature-optima for both immobilized preparations were the same as for soluble bitter gourd peroxidase. Entrapped crosslinked concanavalin A–bitter gourd peroxidase showed 75% of the initial activity while the surface immobilized and crosslinked bitter gourd peroxidase retained 69% of the original activity after its seventh repeated use.     

Study of xanthine oxidase immobilized electrode based on modified graphite

Xanthine oxidase (E. C. 1.2.3.2) was immobilized by adsorption on electrochemically modified graphite plate to obtain an enzyme electrode. The current of the enzyme electrode in substrate (xanthine) solutions was found to be a result of the electrooxidation of H2O2 generated in the enzyme layer. The linearity of the amperometric signal was up to a substrate concentration of 65 microM at 0.6 V (vs. Ag/AgCl). The response time was 2 minutes. The enzyme electrode preserves 80% of its initial activity after a three-week storage in air at room temperature.     

Immobilization of Horseradish Peroxidase on Multi-Wall Carbon Nanotubes and its Electrochemical Properties

Horseradish peroxidase (HRP) was immobilized on carboxylated multi-wall carbon nanotubes in the presence of a coupling reagent, 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide. The immobilized HRP maintained its oxidative activity for guaiacol over a broad range of pH values (4–9). An electrode of graphite rod, 6 mm diam. was fabricated using the immobilized HRP. Cyclic voltammetry of the enzyme electrode confirmed electron transfer between the immobilized HRP and the electrode in the presence of H₂O₂ but without an added mediator or a reducing substrate.     

Urease immobilization on macroporous silicas

Urease was immobilized on macroporous silicas using gamma-aminopropyl triethoxysilane and glutaraldehyde. The amount of protein on the surface, the structure of pores of the support and the purity of the initial enzyme were varied, the enzymic activity of the immobilized preparations being controlled. After the immobilization of sufficiently large quantities of the enzyme (about 3 mg protein per m2 support) about 35% of the specific activity was retained. The maximum activity per unit weight of the support was observed for silicagels and silochromes with the mean diameter of pores 70-90 nm and the specific surface area about 70 m2/g. The use of purified urease produced highly active preparations of the immobilized enzyme (17,000 U per g dry support). Freeze-drying of the immobilized enzyme in the presence of sorbitol yielded dry preparations retaining their activity.     

Development of Silica Gel-Supported Modified Macroporous Chitosan Membranes for Enzyme Immobilization and Their Characterization Analyses

The present work was aimed at developing stability enhanced silica gel-supported macroporous chitosan membrane for immobilization of enzymes. The membrane was surface modified using various cross-linking agents for covalent immobilization of enzyme Bovine serum albumin. The results of FT-IR, UV–vis, and SEM analyses revealed the effect of cross-linking agents and confirmed the formation of modified membranes. The presence of silica gel as a support could provide a large surface area, and therefore, the enzyme could be immobilized only on the surface, and thus minimized the diffusion limitation problem. The resultant enzyme immobilized membranes were also characterized based on their activity retention, immobilization efficiency, and stability aspects. The immobilization process increased the activity of immobilized enzyme even higher than that of total (actual) activity of native enzyme. Thus, the obtained macroporous chitosan membranes in this study could act as a versatile host for various guest molecules.     

Site-directed and random immobilization of subtilisin on functionalized membranes: activity determination in aqueous and organic media

Kinetic comparisons have been made between a randomly immobilized and a site-specifically immobilized subtilisin BPN' on microfiltration membranes of varying hydrophilicities in both aqueous and organic media. Site-directed mutagenesis was employed to introduce a single cysteine into the amino acid sequence of subtilisin at a location away from the active site. Immobilization of this mutant enzyme was then carried out using the single cysteine residue to orient the active site of the enzyme away from the membrane surface. Kinetic comparison of the immobilized mutant enzyme with the randomly immobilized wild-type enzyme in aqueous media showed an activity enhancement on both hydrophilic silica-containing and hydrophobic poly(ether)sulfone membranes. Higher loading efficiencies were observed for the site-directed enzyme on immobilization. Optimal enzyme loading values were calculated for the randomly immobilized enzyme. An enhancement of activity was also observed for the site-directed immobilized systems using nearly anhydrous hexane as the solvent.     

Activity studies of immobilized subtilisin on functionalized pure cellulose-based membranes

The activity of immobilized subtilisin BPN' on pure cellulose-based membrane support was investigated using site-directed and random immobilization approaches. The catalytic activity of site-directed immobilized subtilisin on pure cellulose fiber-based materials was found to be 81% of that in homogeneous solution, while that of randomly immobilized subtilisin was 27%. Pure cellulose membrane supports provided large surface areas for high enzyme loading without diffusional limitations. The activity of immobilized subtilisin on pure cellulose support was more than twice that on a modified polyether sulfone (MPS) membrane, which was attributed to the higher hydrophilicity of cellulose. Immobilized subtilisin maintained its initial activity for 14 days at 4 degrees C and 7 days at 24 degrees C. The immobilized enzyme could resist higher temperature and operate over a wider range of pH without loss of activity. This study showed that pure cellulose fiber-based membranes are well suited for enzyme immobilization and biocatalysis.     

Modeling enzyme immobilization in porous solid supports

Enzymes are often immobilized on the internal surfaces of porous solid by immersing enzyme-free particles in a well mixed solution of enzyme. The ensuing impregnation process involves coupled transient mass transfer and surface attachment of enzyme. A mathematical model is employed to explore the influences of process parameters on the amount of enzyme loaded and the distribution of immobilized enzyme within the support particles. Nonuniform loading of the support occurs under some conditions. This is significant since the distribution of enzyme within the support particle influences the overall activity and stability of the immobilized enzyme catalyst. The model developed here may also be used to describe removal of reversibly immobilized enzyme during washing or utilization of the immobilized enzyme catalyst.     

Characterization of glucose oxidase immobilization onto mica carrier by atomic force microscopy and kinetic studies

Glucose oxidase (E.C 1.1.3.4) immobilized onto activated surface of mica was analyzed by enzymatic kinetics and visualization with atomic force microscopy (AFM). The activity of the immobilized enzyme decreased with the decrease of concentration of gamma-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane used for the first step of activation of mica, while AFM analysis showed similar homogeneous filling of the surface with the enzyme. The comparison of enzyme activity with its surface filling revealed that there has to be additional vertical structures, which cannot be visualized by the methods of AFM. The simultaneous decrease of the silanizing agent and the concentration of the enzyme led to molecular resolution for the enzyme on the surface of mica. This allows to propose the described method also for analyzing other surfaces of solid materials with coupled biomolecules.     

Optimization of process variables by central composite design for the immobilization of urease enzyme on functionalized gold nanoparticles for various applications

In the present study, enzyme urease has been immobilized on amine-functionalized gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). AuNPs were synthesized using natural precursor, i.e., clove extract and amine functionalized through 0.004 M l-cysteine. Enzyme (urease) was extracted and purified from the vegetable waste, i.e., seeds of pumpkin to apparent homogeneity (sp. activity 353 U/mg protein). FTIR spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy was used to characterize the immobilized enzyme. The immobilized enzyme exhibited enhanced activity as compared with the enzyme in the solution, especially, at lower enzyme concentration. Based on the evaluation of activity assay of the immobilized enzyme, it was found that the immobilized enzyme was quite stable for about a month and could successfully be used even after eight cycles having enzyme activity of about 47%. In addition to this central composite design (CCD) with the help of MINITAB^? version 15 Software was utilized to optimize the process variables viz., pH and temperature affecting the enzyme activity upon immobilization on AuNPs. The results predicted by the design were found in good agreement (R ² = 96.38%) with the experimental results indicating the applicability of proposed model. The multiple regression analysis and ANOVA showed the individual and cumulative effect of pH and temperature on enzyme activity indicating that the activity increased with the increase of pH up to 7.5 and temperature 75 °C. The effects of each variables represented by main effect plot, 3D surface plot, isoresponse contour plot and optimized plot were helpful in predicting results by performing a limited set of experiments.