Abstract
beta-Glucosidase of Aspergillus phoenicis QM 329 was immobilized on chitosan, using the bifunctional agent glutaraldehyde. The most active preparation based on the amount of support contained a 1:2.5 enzyme-to-chitosan ratio (wt/wt). However, the specific activity of the bound enzyme decreased from 10 to 1% with increasing enzyme-to-chitosan ratio. Compared with free beta-glucosidase, the immobilized enzyme exhibited: (i) a similar pH optimum but more activity at lower pH values; (ii) improved thermal stability; (iii) a similar response to inhibition by glucose; and (iv) mass transfer limitations as reflected by higher apparent Km and lower energy of activation.
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