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Hydrophobic Salt-modified Nafion for Enzyme Immobilization and Stabilization
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Hydrophobic Salt-modified Nafion for Enzyme Immobilization and Stabilization

Published on: July 11, 2012

Immobilized enzymes in organic synthesis

K Mosbach

    Ciba Foundation Symposium
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Enzyme and cell immobilization techniques enhance stability and enable advanced applications. Second-generation enzyme technology utilizes immobilized multi-enzyme systems and coenzymes for synthesizing peptides and disaccharides.

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