Immobilization of Enzymes and Cells

• Immobilization of Enzymes as the 21st Century Begins.- Immobilization of Enzymes.- Cross-Linked Enzyme Aggregates.- Immobilization-Stabilization of Enzymes by Multipoint Covalent Attachment on Supports Activated With Epoxy Groups.- Glutaraldehyde in Protein Immobilization.- Practical Protocols for Lipase Immobilization Via Sol-Gel Techniques.- Encapsulation of Enzymes Using Polymers and Sol-Gel Techniques.- Design of Smart Biocatalysts.- Affinity Immobilization of Tagged Enzymes.- Bioaffinity Immobilization.- One-Step Purification, Immobilization, and Stabilization of Poly-Histidine-Tagged Enzymes Using Metal Chelate-Epoxy Supports.- Stabilization of Multimeric Enzymes Via Immobilization and Further Cross-Linking With Aldehyde-Dextran.- Purification, Immobilization, Hyperactivation, and Stabilization of Lipases by Selective Adsorption on Hydrophobic Supports.- Immobilization and Stabilization of Proteins by Multipoint Covalent Attachment on Novel Amino-Epoxy-Sepabeads®.- Improved Stabilization of Chemically Aminated Enzymes Via Multipoint Covalent Attachment on Glyoxyl Supports.- Stabilization of New Imprint Property of Glucose Oxidase in Pure Aqueous Medium by Cross-Linked-Imprinting Approach.- Reversible Covalent Immobilization of Enzymes Via Their Thiol Groups.- Very Strong But Reversible Immobilization of Enzymes on Supports Coated With Ionic Polymers.- Immobilization of Enzymes on Magnetic Particles.- Immobilization of Proteins on Gold Surfaces.- Immobilization of Enzymes on Electrodes.- Immobilization of Enzymes for Use in Organic Media.- Immobilization of Enzymes for Use in Ionic Liquids.- Immobilization of Enzymes for Use in Supercritical Fluids.- Immobilized Enzymes for Biomedical Applications.- Characterization of Immobilized Enzymes by Microcalorimetry.- Useof Immobilized Biocatalysts in Fluidized Bed Format.- Taylor-Couette Vortex Flow in Enzymatic Reactors.- A Novel Immobilization Method for Entrapment: LentiKats®.- Encapsulation of Cells in Alginate Gels.- Immobilization of Cells on Polyurethane Foam.- Immobilization of Cells With Transition Metal.- Immobilization of Microalgae.- Bioluminescence in Immobilized Cells for Biomass Detection and Biosensor Applications.- A Proteomic Approach to Biofilm Cell Physiology.- Encapsulation of Bacteria for Biodegradation of Gasoline Hydrocarbons.- Biomedical Applications of Immobilized Cells.

"Many well-known authors from research laboratories worldwide have contributed to this successful volume...this book provides a basic reference tool for all those who will need to immobilize biological materials in their work-not only for the beginner in the field, but also for experienced researchers."-Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology From Reviews of the First Edition... "...enables researchers to rapidly enter the world of immobilization...an excellent reference work that will have long lasting value." -Quarterly Review of Biology "...one of the most comprehensive collections of immobilization methodologies...[will] find extensive use as a methodology/reference text in any biotechnology-based laboratory." -Microbiology Today "...a valuable tool for researchers in the many areas requiring enzyme and cell immobilizations." - Trends in Biotechnology "...an ideal reference book to have around the laboratory." -Trends in Cell Biology "...a worthwhile addition to any research library...especially useful for anyone involved in preparative isolations or needing immobilized reagents for specific research applications." -Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal "...the coverage of the various techniques is excellent..." -The Analyst