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An enzyme-encapsulated microreactor for efficient theanine synthesis.

Authors :
Matsuura S
Yokoyama T
Ishii R
Itoh T
Tomon E
Hamakawa S
Tsunoda T
Mizukami F
Nanbu H
Hanaoka TA
Source :
Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) [Chem Commun (Camb)] 2012 Jul 18; Vol. 48 (56), pp. 7058-60. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Jun 07.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

A flow-type microreactor containing glutaminase-mesoporous silica composites with 10.6 nm pore diameter (TMPS10.6) was developed for the continuous synthesis of theanine, a unique amino acid. High enzymatic activity was exhibited by the local control of the reaction temperature.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1364-548X
Volume :
48
Issue :
56
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Chemical communications (Cambridge, England)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22674037
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1039/c2cc32271d