An enzyme-encapsulated microreactor for efficient theanine synthesis

Chem Commun (Camb). 2012 Jul 18;48(56):7058-60. doi: 10.1039/c2cc32271d. Epub 2012 Jun 7.

Abstract

A flow-type microreactor containing glutaminase-mesoporous silica composites with 10.6 nm pore diameter (TMPS10.6) was developed for the continuous synthesis of theanine, a unique amino acid. High enzymatic activity was exhibited by the local control of the reaction temperature.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biocatalysis
  • Glutamates / biosynthesis*
  • Glutamates / chemistry
  • Glutaminase / chemistry
  • Glutaminase / metabolism*
  • Microfluidic Analytical Techniques*
  • Particle Size
  • Porosity
  • Silicon Dioxide / chemistry
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Glutamates
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • theanine
  • Glutaminase