Immobilized enzyme

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005631",
  "term": "Immobilized enzyme",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An enzyme that is physically confined or localized in a defined region of space while retaining its catalytic activity. The confinement is achieved by methods such as covalent bonding to a solid support, entrapment within a gel matrix, encapsulation within a membrane, or cross-linking of enzyme aggregates. Immobilized glucose isomerase, for instance, is used industrially to produce high-fructose corn syrup from glucose.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "enzymes",
    "membrane"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 2587. 'Glossary of bioanalytical nomenclature - Part 1: General terminology, body fluids, enzymology, immunology (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 2593 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466122587)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/immobilized-enzyme/"
}