Click chemistry for high-density biofunctionalization of mesoporous silica

J Am Chem Soc. 2008 Sep 24;130(38):12558-9. doi: 10.1021/ja803018w. Epub 2008 Aug 29.

Abstract

The applicability of click chemistry for high-density functionalization of mesoporous silica is demonstrated. The mild conditions of the copper(I)-catalyzed Huisgen reaction allow for a surface functionalization with intact biomolecules. The high covalent enzyme functionalization density under simultaneous retention of enzyme activity and the absence of leaching demonstrate the promising potential of this approach.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkynes / chemistry
  • Azides / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Cations, Monovalent / chemistry
  • Copper / chemistry
  • Cyclization
  • Enzymes, Immobilized / chemistry*
  • Silicon Dioxide / chemistry*
  • Spectrophotometry, Infrared
  • Trypsin / chemistry*

Substances

  • Alkynes
  • Azides
  • Cations, Monovalent
  • Enzymes, Immobilized
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • Copper
  • Trypsin