Article
Chemistry, Applied
Sara Arana-Pena, Nathalia S. Rios, Diego Carballares, Luciana R. B. Goncalves, Roberto Fernandez-Lafuente
Summary: CALB and CRL showed similar properties under different immobilization conditions, while RML displayed significant changes. The effects of immobilization conditions on substrate activity and stability vary greatly, requiring careful selection based on specific circumstances.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jose R. Guimaraes, Diego Carballares, Javier Rocha-Martin, Paulo W. Tardioli, Roberto Fernandez-Lafuente
Summary: In this study, lipases from Candida antarctica and Thermomyces lanuginosus were immobilized and chemically or physically modified. The modifications affected the enzyme activities, stability, and metal mineralization also influenced the enzyme features. The previous enzyme modifications altered the effects of mineralization on enzyme properties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Mohsin Raza, Labeeb Ali, Abrar Inayat, Lisandra Rocha-Meneses, Shams Forruque Ahmed, Md Mofijur, Farrukh Jamil, Chukwuma Leonard Azimoh
Summary: Biodiesel is a sustainable energy substitute with environmentally friendly characteristics. Immobilized-enzyme technology improves the stability, reactivity, and reusability of biodiesel production. The potential and importance of immobilized-enzyme technology in biodiesel production are significant.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hector Sanchez-Moran, James S. Weltz, Daniel K. Schwartz, Joel L. Kaar
Summary: "The long-term goal of biotechnology is to develop design rules for stabilizing enzymes when immobilized to materials. By investigating the stabilization of lipases immobilized on PEGMA and SBMA copolymer brush surfaces, it was found that the stability of the lipases at elevated temperatures depended on the fraction of PEGMA in the brush layer. This understanding can lead to the rational tuning of enzyme-material interfaces for reliable ruggedization of enzymes under extreme conditions."
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Biophysics
Hongbo Suo, Moju Li, Renmin Liu, Lili Xu
Summary: In this study, imidazolium-based ionic liquid was successfully grafted to magnetic polydopamine nanoparticles for lipase immobilization. The immobilized lipase showed excellent activity and stability, with increased affinity to substrate. Additionally, the immobilized lipase can be easily separated from the reaction system with a magnet, providing new ideas for further studies in this field.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Andres H. Morales, Johan S. Hero, Ana E. Ledesma, Hugo A. Perez, Maria C. Navarro, Maria I. Gomez, Cintia M. Romero
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive investigation on the adsorption process of Candida rugosa lipase (CRL) on Ca2Fe2O5 iron oxide nanoparticles (NPs). Protein-support interactions were analyzed through various methods, including response surface methodology, surface charge determination, spectroscopic and in silico analyses. The results revealed the optimal conditions for maximum protein immobilization differed from those for maximum hydrolytic activity. Electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions were found to contribute to protein-support binding. This research contributes to our understanding of the design of biocatalysts immobilized in iron oxide NPs.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Oliwia Degorska, Daria Szada, Agata Zdarta, Wojciech Smulek, Teofil Jesionowski, Jakub Zdarta
Summary: In this study, lipase immobilized from Aspergillus niger by physical immobilization and mixed physical immobilization and ion exchange was used for kinetic resolution of the ketoprofen racemic mixture. The immobilized lipase showed improved activity and stability, and phosphate buffer at pH 7 was found to be the best solvent.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andres H. Morales, Johan S. Hero, Ana E. Ledesma, M. Alejandra Martinez, Maria C. Navarro, Maria I. Gomez, Cintia M. Romero
Summary: This study investigates the effects of pH and ionic strength fluctuations on protein-support interactions during lipase immobilization. The optimal immobilization conditions do not necessarily result in the highest hydrolytic activity. Adsorption isotherm analysis confirms this observation. Furthermore, the study demonstrates the interfacial hyperactivation of the lipase towards acidic pH and highly charged environments, and examines the mechanism of surface hydrophobic protein-carrier interactions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Shushu Wang, Shan Li, Runtang Liu, Wei Zhang, Huajin Xu, Yi Hu
Summary: In this study, Candida rugosa lipase (CRL) was activated and covalently immobilized on a nanocomposite material using surfactants. The nanocomposite material, fabricated by combining magnetic nanoparticles with chitosan, proved to be an ideal support for enzyme immobilization. The immobilized CRL showed improved stability and reusability.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
F. Rafiee, M. Rezaee
Summary: Immobilized enzymes, particularly lipase on chitosan support, have attracted significant attention due to their advantages in industry and biochemistry. This review highlights the recent studies on lipase immobilization and discusses the potential solutions for current limitations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Monica Jimenez-Carretero, Ylenia Jabalera, Alberto Sola-Leyva, Maria P. Carrasco-Jimenez, Concepcion Jimenez-Lopez
Summary: The immobilization of enzymes on magnetic nanoparticles has attracted interest in detecting contaminants in water samples due to their magnetic control, concentration, and reuse capabilities. In this study, nanoassemblies composed of inorganic or biomimetic magnetic nanoparticles were developed for the detection of trace amounts of organophosphate pesticides and antibiotics in water. Enzyme immobilization was achieved through electrostatic interaction or covalent bonds, with covalent bonding yielding better results. The optimized nanoassemblies demonstrated the ability to detect pollutants at low concentrations and provided enhanced stability and reuse of the enzymes.
Review
Environmental Sciences
P. R. Yaashikaa, M. Keerthana Devi, P. Senthil Kumar
Summary: This review summarizes the basic concepts of enzyme immobilization, different immobilization techniques, and carriers used for immobilization. It also provides an in-depth overview of the potential of immobilized enzymes as bioremediation agents for the degradation of pollutants and the impact of different operating parameters. Additionally, future trends and challenges for enhancing the potential of immobilized systems for large-scale industrial wastewater treatment are discussed.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Karen Rodriguez-Nunez, Claudia Bernal, Ronny Martinez
Summary: The study introduces a novel enzyme improvement platform, Immobilized Biocatalyst Engineering (IBE), which integrates protein engineering (PE) and enzyme immobilization (EI) to simultaneously enhance biocatalysts. The IBE approach allows for the evaluation of thousands of variants in a short time, leading to the discovery of highly stable and active heterogeneous biocatalysts that show significant improvement over traditional methods. This innovative approach increases the probability of finding suitable biocatalysts for highly demanding processes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luis Gerardo Ramirez-Ramirez, David Enrique Zazueta-Alvarez, Hector Alonso Fileto-Perez, Damian Reyes-Jaquez, Cynthia Manuela Nunez-Nunez, Juan De Dios Galindo-De la Rosa, Javier Lopez-Miranda, Perla Guadalupe Vazquez-Ortega
Summary: This research aimed to immobilize a recombinant beta-glucosidase from Trichoderma reesei using a commercial zeolite. The immobilized enzyme showed improved catalytic characteristics, stability, and a lower KM value compared to the free enzyme. The immobilization parameters obtained through simple adsorption show promising applications in various fields.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Karen Rodriguez-Nunez, Fernando Lopez-Gallego, Ronny Martinez, Claudia Bernal
Summary: Biocatalysis has the potential to enhance bioprocesses by identifying or enhancing enzymes that can withstand harsh conditions. Immobilized Biocatalyst Engineering (IBE) combines protein engineering and enzyme immobilization as a single workflow, allowing the production of immobilized biocatalysts that would not be selected based on their soluble performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Isabela Oliveira Costa, Nathalia Saraiva Rios, Paula Jessyca Morais Lima, Luciana Rocha Barros Goncalves
Summary: Enzyme immobilization is a method to enhance enzyme application by allowing their reuse and improving stability. The immobilization of enzymes through nanoflowers structures is an innovative and cost-effective technique. This study aims to synthesize hybrid biocatalytic nanostructures similar to flowers using lipases from Candida antarctica type B (CALB) and Thermomyces lanuginosus (TLL). The production of nanoflowers was achieved through precipitation of lipases with CuCl2 or CuSO4 salts for 72 hours. However, challenges were faced in terms of low thermal stability and reusability. Glutaraldehyde cross-linking was tested to overcome these challenges, resulting in improved thermal stability and efficiency.
ENZYME AND MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Joao Matheus Fonteles Silva, Kimberle Paiva dos Santos, Everaldo Silvino dos Santos, Nathalia Saraiva Rios, Luciana Rocha Barros Goncalves
Summary: This paper establishes a protocol for immobilizing Thermomyces lanuginosus lipase (TLL) on a hydrophobic resin, Streamline phenyl, producing a biocatalyst named iTLL. Strategies to improve stability and reusability of iTLL were performed, using polyethylenimine (PEI) or/and glutaraldehyde (GA). The immobilization yield, enzyme activity, desorption assays, and stability assays were evaluated, showing promising results for future application of the iTLL-PEI-GA biocatalyst.
ENZYME AND MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Thays N. da Rocha, Roberto Morellon-Sterling, Luciana R. B. Goncalves, Juan M. Bolivar, Andres R. Alcantara, Javier Rocha-Martin, Roberto Fernandez-Lafuente
Summary: In this study, MANAE-vinyl sulfone (VS) agarose beads were found to be a better support for immobilizing PGA enzyme compared to agarose-VS beads. The modified beads allowed for rapid and covalent immobilization of PGA, resulting in improved stability compared to low ionic strength VS-agarose.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lucas A. de Freitas, Marylane de Sousa, Laiza B. Ribeiro, Italo W. L. de Franca, Luciana R. B. Goncalves
Summary: This study proposes cross-linked magnetic cross-linked enzyme aggregates (mCLEAs) for the preparation of heterogeneous biocatalysts of beta-galactosidase, and investigates the concentration of cross-linking agents glutaraldehyde and dextran-aldehyde. The use of glutaraldehyde results in increased recovered activity, while the addition of a competitive inhibitor or polymer coating in the preparation process does not enhance the activity. Biocatalysts prepared with dextran-aldehyde exhibit higher recovered activity and thermal stability, making them suitable for industrial use.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jose R. Guimaraes, Diego Carballares, Javier Rocha-Martin, Andres R. Alcantara, Paulo W. Tardioli, Roberto Fernandez-Lafuente
Summary: The lipase from Thermomyces lanuginosus (TLL) was immobilized on a methacrylate macroporous resin coated with octadecyl groups for enhanced stability. Covalent immobilization of the enzyme was achieved by activating the support with divinyl sulfone. The use of different blocking agents affected the functional features of the biocatalyst.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Joao P. B. Oliveira, Yandra A. P. Nascimento, Kimberle P. S. Amorim, Luciana R. B. Goncalves, Larissa B. N. Freitas, Ayrles F. B. Silva, Odair P. Ferreira, Marcio V. Ramos, Pedro F. N. Souza, Jefferson S. Oliveira, Nilton A. S. Neto, Luciana G. Mendonca, Rafael A. Zambelli, Cleverson D. T. Freitas
Summary: The immobilization of Calotropis procera cysteine peptidases (CpCPs) on glyoxyl-agarose (glyoxyl-CpCPs) was found to maintain the proteolytic activity of the enzymes, exhibiting similar performance in casein hydrolysis and cheese production compared to soluble CpCPs and chymosin.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Pedro Abellanas-Perez, Diego Carballares, Javier Rocha-Martin, Roberto Fernandez-Lafuente
Summary: This article analyzes the interactions between enzyme crowding and its chemical modification on enzyme activity and stability. The results show that the effects of chemical modifications vary depending on the enzyme support loading. Lowly loaded enzymes increase their activity after modification, while the opposite is true for highly loaded enzymes. TNBS modification increases the stability of highly loaded enzymes but decreases their activity.
BIOTECHNOLOGY PROGRESS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
David Gonzalez-Miranda, Diego Carballares, Tomas Pedregal, Roberto Fernandez-Lafuente, Miguel Ladero, Juan M. Bolivar
Summary: This study achieved efficient synthesis of glycerol carbonate using immobilized lipases under solventless conditions. The use of immobilized C. rugosa lipase showed the highest turnover numbers and allowed for multiple reaction cycles. The results of this research highlight the significance of reaction engineering approaches in developing efficient sustainable processes for synthesizing valuable chemicals.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pedro Abellanas-Perez, Diego Carballares, Roberto Fernandez-Lafuente, Javier Rocha-Martin
Summary: This study immobilized two lipases, CALB and TLL, on octyl agarose, and observed the stability of the enzymes under different treatment methods and buffers. It was found that the stability of the enzymes varied depending on the treatment method and buffer used. The presence of intermolecular crosslinkings enhanced stability for the highly loaded enzymes, while intramolecular crosslinkings played a role in stabilizing the lowly loaded enzymes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Darlyson Tavares Guimaraes, Matheus de Oliveira Barros, Renata de Araujo e Silva, Sarah Maria Frota Silva, Jessica Silva de Almeida, Morsyleide de Freitas Rosa, Luciana Rocha Barros Goncalves, Ana Iraidy Santa Brigida
Summary: This study evaluated the industrial residue of cashew apple juice processing as an alternative medium for bacterial cellulose (BC) production. The produced BC in the industrial residue showed similar properties to those produced in the synthetic medium, with the exception of a higher water absorption capacity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
El-Hocine Siar, Roberto Morellon-Sterling, Diego Carballares, Javier Rocha-Martin, Oveimar Barbosa, Juan M. Bolivar, Roberto Fernandez-Lafuente
Summary: The immobilization of ficin extract on glyoxyl agarose beads stabilized the enzyme, but the stability was highest when immobilized for 3 hours. The biocatalyst prepared for 24 hours was less stable when thermally inactivated in the presence of air. Incubating the thermally inactivated biocatalysts with dithiothreitol allowed for the recovery of almost total activity, with better recovery observed for the 24 hour biocatalyst. This suggests that the faster enzyme inactivation of the 24 hour biocatalyst was due to Cys oxidation.
PROCESS BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Keyvan Jodeiri, Aleksandra Foerster, Gustavo F. Trindade, Jisun Im, Diego Carballares, Roberto Fernandez-Lafuente, Marcos Pita, Antonio L. De Lacey, Christopher Parmenter, Christopher Tuck
Summary: The drive for miniaturization in enzyme-based bioelectronics has led to the development of 3D microstructured electrodes. Additive manufacturing combined with electroless metal plating allows the production of these electrodes with high surface area. The challenge lies in ensuring strong adhesion between the metal layer and polymer structure, which has been achieved in this study through the introduction of an interfacial adhesion layer.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Leandros Paschalidis, Sara Arana-Pena, Volker Sieber, Jakob Burger
Summary: Advances in enzymatic cascade reactions have led to increased interest in enzyme co-immobilization in porous particles. The optimal conditions for different spatial immobilization distributions (SIDs) are not fully understood, and there is a lack of simulation and optimization methods for these systems. This study provides a theoretical framework for modeling enzymatic cascade reactions with enzymes immobilized in porous particles. Different SIDs were analyzed, and it was found that homogeneous co-immobilization outperforms individual immobilization when diffusion is slow compared to reaction rates. Heterogeneous co-immobilization with enzymes positioned at the entry of the pore is advantageous when reaction rates or substrate diffusion is slow.
REACTION CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)