Immobilization of urease on dialdehyde porous starch

摘要

Dialdehyde porous starch (DPS) was prepared by enzymatic hydrolysis and periodate oxidation. Urease was immobilized on DPS by several techniques including physical adsorption and covalent bonding. Optimum urease immobilization conditions for maximum enzyme activity were shown as following: immobilization pH 6.0, processing time of immobilization 25 h, immobilization temperature 25°C, aldehydic groups content 79.6% and ratio of supporter to urease 1:2 (w/v in g/mL). Temperature optimum of the free and immobilized urease were 60 and 70°C, respectively The temperature curve of the immoblized urease was wider than that registered for the free urease. After being stored at ambient temperature for 42 days, the immobilized urease retained almost all of the original activity DPS was found capable of holding the urease enzyme during a repeated cyclic test for ten times. An increase of the Km value for the immobilized urease was found. The foregoing data indicated that DPS is a fine supporter for urease and provided a basis for biosensor or bioreactor development with reduced costs and improved shelf life.