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  • Title: Enhanced Activity of Enzymes Encapsulated in Hydrophilic Metal-Organic Frameworks.
    Author: Liang W, Xu H, Carraro F, Maddigan NK, Li Q, Bell SG, Huang DM, Tarzia A, Solomon MB, Amenitsch H, Vaccari L, Sumby CJ, Falcaro P, Doonan CJ.
    Journal: J Am Chem Soc; 2019 Feb 13; 141(6):2348-2355. PubMed ID: 30636404.
    Abstract:
    Encapsulation of biomacromolecules in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) can preserve biological functionality in harsh environments. Despite the success of this approach, termed biomimietic mineralization, limited consideration has been given to the chemistry of the MOF coating. Here, we show that enzymes encapsulated within hydrophilic MAF-7 or ZIF-90 retain enzymatic activity upon encapsulation and when exposed to high temperatures, denaturing or proteolytic agents, and organic solvents, whereas hydrophobic ZIF-8 affords inactive catalase and negligible protection to urease.
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