Langmuir and Langmuir-Blodgett films of organophosphorus acid anhydrolase

Biomacromolecules. 2003 Jul-Aug;4(4):968-73. doi: 10.1021/bm025775+.

Abstract

In this paper, we describe the preparation and characterization of Langmuir and Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) monolayers of the enzyme organophosphorus acid anhydrolase (OPAA). Langmuir films of OPAA were characterized on different subphases, such as phosphate, ammonium carbonate, and bis-tris-propane buffers. Monolayers at the air-water interface were characterized by measuring the surface pressure and surface potential-area isotherms. In situ UV-vis absorption spectra were also recorded from the Langmuir monolayers. The enzyme activity at the air-water interface was tested by the addition of diisopropylfluorophosphate (DFP) to the subphase. LB films of OPAA were transferred to mica substrates to be studied by atomic force microscopy. Finally, a one-layer LB film of OPAA labeled with a fluorescent probe, fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC), was deposited onto a quartz slide to be tested as sensor for DFP. The clear, pronounced response and the stability of the LB film as a DFP sensor show the potential of this system as a biosensor.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aryldialkylphosphatase / chemistry*
  • Aryldialkylphosphatase / metabolism*
  • Aryldialkylphosphatase / ultrastructure
  • Biosensing Techniques / methods
  • Buffers
  • Enzyme Stability
  • Microscopy, Atomic Force
  • Paraoxon / metabolism
  • Phosphates / chemistry
  • Pressure
  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / chemistry
  • Surface Properties
  • Tromethamine / analogs & derivatives*
  • Tromethamine / chemistry

Substances

  • Buffers
  • Phosphates
  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
  • Tromethamine
  • 1,3-bis(tris(hydroxymethyl)methylamino)propane
  • Aryldialkylphosphatase
  • Paraoxon