Activity and Enantioselectivity of the Hydroxynitrile Lyase MeHNL in Dry Organic Solvents

M. Paravidino, M.J. Sorgedrager, R.V.A. Orru, U. Hanefeld

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Abstract

Water concentration affects both the enantioselectivity and activity of enzymes in dry organic media. Its influence has been investigated using the hydrocyanation of benzaldehyde catalyzed by hydroxynitrile lyase cross-linked enzyme aggregate (A/eHNL-CLEA) as a model reaction. The enzyme displayed higher enantioselectivity at higher water concentration, thus suggesting a positive effect of enzyme flexibility on selectivity. The activity increased on reducing the solvent water content, but drastic dehydration of the enzyme resulted in a reversible loss of activity. © 2010 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA. Weinheim.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7596-7604
Number of pages9
JournalChemistry: A European Journal
Volume16
Issue number25
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010

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