Robust enzyme-silica composites made from enzyme nanocapsules

Chem Commun (Camb). 2015 Jun 14;51(47):9628-31. doi: 10.1039/c5cc02053k.

Abstract

Novel enzyme composites are synthesized first by in situ polymerization around enzymes and a subsequent sol-gel process. Both the polymer shell and the silica shell with desired functional moieties provide not only great enzyme protection but also a favorable microenvironment, resulting in significantly enhanced activity and stability.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Enzymes, Immobilized / chemistry
  • Enzymes, Immobilized / metabolism*
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Nanocapsules / chemistry*
  • Organophosphates / metabolism*
  • Phosphoric Monoester Hydrolases / chemistry
  • Phosphoric Monoester Hydrolases / metabolism*
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Silicon Dioxide / chemistry*

Substances

  • Enzymes, Immobilized
  • Nanocapsules
  • Organophosphates
  • Polymers
  • enhanced green fluorescent protein
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • phosphorylphosphatase
  • Phosphoric Monoester Hydrolases