Preparation and immobilization Glucoamylase and Pectinase by CLEA method

Abstract

CLEA method (cross-linking enzyme aggregates) combines enzyme preparation and immobilization from solution culture into the same step. In this study, we applied CLEA method to immobilize two enzymes, glucoamylase and pectinase, from crude enzyme solution obtained from semi-solid culture of Aspergillus niger. The results showed that: In the same immobilized conditions (glucoamylase: 7% glutaraldehyde, 5°C, 2 hours; pectinase: 10% glutaraldehyde, 5°C, 2 hours), the immobilized enzyme from crude enzyme solution, has the abilities to be reused and activation stability under the influences of pH and temperature higher than immobilized commercial enzyme respectively.