Activity of Candida rugosa lipase immobilized on gamma-Fe2O3 magnetic nanoparticles

J Am Chem Soc. 2003 Feb 19;125(7):1684-5. doi: 10.1021/ja021223n.

Abstract

We report the stability and enzymatic activity of Candida rugosa Lipase (E.C.3.1.1.3) immobilized on gamma-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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Candida / enzymology
  • Enzymes, Immobilized / chemistry*
  • Enzymes, Immobilized / metabolism
  • Ferric Compounds / chemistry*
  • Lipase / chemistry*
  • Lipase / metabolism
  • Magnetics
  • Nanotechnology / methods

Substances

  • Enzymes, Immobilized
  • Ferric Compounds
  • ferric oxide
  • Lipase