Abstract

Lipase from Candida rugosa was immobilized on a β-cyclodextrin-based polymer by adsorption and subsequent cross-linking with epichlorohydrin (EP-CD). The ligand iminodiacetic acid (IDA) was then bonded with the cross-linked β-cyclodextrin (EP-CD-IDA). This affinity adsorbent was further chelated with Cu2 + for the purpose of binding affinity and stability. The properties of the immobilized lipase were assayed and compared with those of the free enzyme. Results showed that 266 µg protein with an activity of 17.85 U was bound per gram of matrix, giving 188% of the specific activity of the free enzyme and a total recovered activity of 79.7% under the optimum conditions. The pH and thermal stabilities of lipase were improved after immobilization on the β-cyclodextrin-based polymer (EP-CD-IDA-Cu2 +). In addition, experimental results indicated that the residual activity of the immobilized lipase was 50% after eight cycles of reuse.

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