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ArticleNanotechnology, science and applications2025

Enhanced Stability and Reusability of Subtilisin Carlsberg Through Immobilization on Magnetic Nanoparticles.

Hassan Khan, Ihtisham Ul Haq, Zahid Khan, Muhammad Nughman, Zia Ur Rehman, Taj Ali Khan, Saadullah Khan, Mamdouh Allahyani, Naif Alsiwiehri, Mohammed A Alshamrani and 2 more

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Hassan KhanDepartment of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, Pakistan.
Ihtisham Ul HaqDepartment of Physical Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland.ORCID 0009-0003-1842-9905
Zahid KhanInstitute of Chemical Sciences, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Muhammad NughmanDepartment of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, Pakistan.
Zia Ur RehmanDepartment of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, Pakistan.
Taj Ali KhanDepartment of Pathology Khyber Teaching Hospital/Khyber Medical College Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Saadullah KhanDepartment of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, Pakistan.
Mamdouh AllahyaniDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
Naif AlsiwiehriDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed A AlshamraniDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy College, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Aamir ShehzadDrug Discovery and Structural Biology Lab, Health Biotechnology Division, National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Noor MuhammadDepartment of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, Pakistan.

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Abstract

Introduction: Immobilizing enzymes on solid supports such as magnetic nanoparticles offers multi-dimensional advantages, including enhanced conformational, structural, and thermal stability for long-term storage and reusability. Methodology: The gene encoding subtilisin Carlsberg was isolated from proteolytic Results: Fourier-transform infrared analysis revealed higher intensity peaks for the enzyme-immobilized nanoparticles indicating an increase in bonding numbers. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed a mild amorphous state for immobilized nanoparticles in contrast to a more crystalline state for free nanoparticles. An increased mass content and atomic percentage for carbon and nitrogen were recorded in EDX analysis for enzyme immobilized magnetic nanoparticles. Dynamic light scattering analysis showed an increase in average particle size from ~85 nm to ~250 nm. Upon enzyme immobilization, the Michaelis-Menten value increased from 11.5 mm to 15.02 mM, while the maximum velocity increased from 13 mm/min to 22.7 mm/min. Immobilization significantly improved the thermostability with 75% activity retained by immobilized enzyme at 70 °C compared to 50% activity by free enzyme at the same temperature. Immobilization yield, efficiency and activity recovery were 61%, 84% and 51%, respectively. The immobilized enzyme retained 70% of its activity after 10 cycles of reuse, and it maintained 55% of its activity compared to 50% activity by free enzyme after 30 days of storage. Conclusion: The present study highlights the efficacy of magnetic nanoparticle-based immobilization in enhancing enzyme functioning and facilitates its incorporation into commercial applications necessitating high stability and reusability, including detergents, medicines, and bioremediation.

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enzymesimmobilizationnanoparticlesre-usabilitythermal stability

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