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Immobilization of Multi-biocatalysts in Alginate Beads for Cofactor Regeneration and Improved Reusability
Published on: April 22, 2016
Maintenance of plant cell membrane integrity and function by the immobilisation of protoplasts in alginate matrices
H Schnabl1, R J Youngman, U Zimmermann
1Institut für Botanik und Mikrobiologie der Technischen Universität, Arcisstrasse 21, D-8000, München 2.
Abstract:
Isolated protoplasts (Vicia faba) suspended in a mannitol solution over a time period of about 10 d undergo a process of aging characterised by increased ethane formation, decrease in oxygen evolution and CO2 uptake, pigment degradation and a change in certain enzyme activities (ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase and protease). The technique of immobilisation of protoplasts in a cross-linked alginate matrix offers a way to delay the appearance of the indicators mentioned. Various possible mechanisms for the increased stability of protoplasts are discussed.
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