Chemistry

Single amino acid bionanozyme for environmental remediation

P. Makam, S. S. R. K. C. Yamijala, et al.

Discover a groundbreaking single amino acid bionanozyme that outperforms natural laccases in cost, efficiency, and stability. Developed by esteemed researchers including Pandeeswar Makam and others, this innovative enzyme offers vast potential for applications in analytical chemistry and environmental protection.

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Abstract

This paper reports the development of a highly active and robust single amino acid bionanozyme that mimics the function of laccase enzymes. This simple, copper-coordinated bionanozyme is significantly more cost-effective, efficient, and sensitive than natural laccases. It exhibits stability under extreme conditions, reusability, and broad substrate specificity, making it promising for applications in analytical chemistry, environmental protection, and biotechnology.

Publisher

Nature Communications

Published On

Mar 21, 2022

Authors

Pandeeswar Makam, Sharma S. R. K. C. Yamijala, Venkata S. Bhadram, Linda J. W. Shimon, Bryan M. Wong, Ehud Gazit

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