Imparting functionality to biocatalysts via embedding enzymes into nanoporous materials by a de novo approach: size-selective sheltering of catalase in metal-organic framework microcrystals

J Am Chem Soc. 2015 Apr 8;137(13):4276-9. doi: 10.1021/ja513058h. Epub 2015 Mar 27.

Abstract

We develop a new concept to impart new functions to biocatalysts by combining enzymes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). The proof-of-concept design is demonstrated by embedding catalase molecules into uniformly sized ZIF-90 crystals via a de novo approach. We have carried out electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, nitrogen sorption, electrophoresis, thermogravimetric analysis, and confocal microscopy to confirm that the ~10 nm catalase molecules are embedded in 2 μm single-crystalline ZIF-90 crystals with ~5 wt % loading. Because catalase is immobilized and sheltered by the ZIF-90 crystals, the composites show activity in hydrogen peroxide degradation even in the presence of protease proteinase K.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biocatalysis*
  • Catalase / chemistry*
  • Catalase / metabolism*
  • Enzymes, Immobilized / chemistry
  • Enzymes, Immobilized / metabolism
  • Hydrogen Peroxide / metabolism
  • Imidazoles / chemistry
  • Kinetics
  • Models, Molecular
  • Nanopores*
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Particle Size*
  • Protein Conformation
  • Zeolites / chemistry

Substances

  • Enzymes, Immobilized
  • Imidazoles
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Zeolites
  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Catalase