Immobilization of Streptomyces phaerochromogenes by radiation-induced polymerization of glass-forming monomers

• Published in: Biotechnology and bioengineering Vol. 21; no. 4; p. 679
• Main Authors: Kumakura, M, Yoshida, M, Kaetsu, I
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.04.1979
• Subjects: Adsorption; Carbohydrate Epimerases - metabolism; Carbohydrate Epimerases - radiation effects; Enzymes, Immobilized - metabolism; Enzymes, Immobilized - radiation effects; Glass - radiation effects; Glucose; Polymers - radiation effects; Radiation; Streptomyces - cytology; Streptomyces - enzymology; Temperature; Water

Immobilization of Streptomyces phaerochromogenes was studied by radiation-induced polymerization of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate at low temperatures. Radiation damage of the enzyme could be avoided by choosing irradiation at low temperatures. The enzymatic activity of immobilized cells increased rema...