Research Article

Immobilization and Characterization of D-Lactate Dehydrogenase onto 3-aminopropyl Silica Gel Support

Volume: 15 Number: 4 December 1, 2025
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Immobilization and Characterization of D-Lactate Dehydrogenase onto 3-aminopropyl Silica Gel Support

Abstract

In this study, D-lactate dehydrogenase (D-LDH) from Leuconostoc mesenteroides was covalently immobilized onto 3-aminopropyl-functionalized silica gel using glutaraldehyde as a bifunctional crosslinker, with the aim of developing a catalytically active and thermally stable biocatalyst for D-lactic acid production. The immobilization protocol achieved an efficiency of 86% using 1 mg/mL of enzyme and 0.250 g of support material. Comparative biochemical characterization of both free and immobilized D-LDH was performed, assessing optimal pH and temperature, thermal stability and kinetic parameters. The immobilized enzyme preparation exhibited an optimal pH of 6.5 and a temperature optimum of 45 °C. These values corresponded to 7.0 and 37 °C for the free enzyme. Kinetic analysis revealed a Michaelis constant (Km) of 0.37 mM and maximum velocity (Vmax) of 86.9 U/mg protein for the free enzyme, whereas the immobilized enzyme displayed a significantly reduced Km of 0.08 mM and a lower Vmax of 19.2 U/mg protein, indicating increased substrate affinity but reduced catalytic turnover. Thermal stability assays demonstrated enhanced resistance of the immobilized D-LDH to elevated temperatures. Furthermore, reuse studies in a batch reactor showed that the immobilized enzyme preserved 38% of its original activity after 10 successive uses, underscoring its potential for repeated use in biotechnological applications.

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Supporting Institution

Çukurova Üniversitesi Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri Birimi tarafından desteklenmiştir.

Project Number

FYL-2019-12462

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Biocatalysis and Enzyme Technology

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

November 27, 2025

Publication Date

December 1, 2025

Submission Date

April 24, 2025

Acceptance Date

May 29, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 15 Number: 4

APA
Varan, N. E., & Tukel, S. S. (2025). Immobilization and Characterization of D-Lactate Dehydrogenase onto 3-aminopropyl Silica Gel Support. Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology, 15(4), 1411-1422. https://doi.org/10.21597/jist.1683104
AMA
1.Varan NE, Tukel SS. Immobilization and Characterization of D-Lactate Dehydrogenase onto 3-aminopropyl Silica Gel Support. J. Inst. Sci. and Tech. 2025;15(4):1411-1422. doi:10.21597/jist.1683104
Chicago
Varan, Nazlı Ece, and Sevde Seyhan Tukel. 2025. “Immobilization and Characterization of D-Lactate Dehydrogenase onto 3-Aminopropyl Silica Gel Support”. Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology 15 (4): 1411-22. https://doi.org/10.21597/jist.1683104.
EndNote
Varan NE, Tukel SS (December 1, 2025) Immobilization and Characterization of D-Lactate Dehydrogenase onto 3-aminopropyl Silica Gel Support. Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology 15 4 1411–1422.
IEEE
[1]N. E. Varan and S. S. Tukel, “Immobilization and Characterization of D-Lactate Dehydrogenase onto 3-aminopropyl Silica Gel Support”, J. Inst. Sci. and Tech., vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 1411–1422, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.21597/jist.1683104.
ISNAD
Varan, Nazlı Ece - Tukel, Sevde Seyhan. “Immobilization and Characterization of D-Lactate Dehydrogenase onto 3-Aminopropyl Silica Gel Support”. Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology 15/4 (December 1, 2025): 1411-1422. https://doi.org/10.21597/jist.1683104.
JAMA
1.Varan NE, Tukel SS. Immobilization and Characterization of D-Lactate Dehydrogenase onto 3-aminopropyl Silica Gel Support. J. Inst. Sci. and Tech. 2025;15:1411–1422.
MLA
Varan, Nazlı Ece, and Sevde Seyhan Tukel. “Immobilization and Characterization of D-Lactate Dehydrogenase onto 3-Aminopropyl Silica Gel Support”. Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology, vol. 15, no. 4, Dec. 2025, pp. 1411-22, doi:10.21597/jist.1683104.
Vancouver
1.Nazlı Ece Varan, Sevde Seyhan Tukel. Immobilization and Characterization of D-Lactate Dehydrogenase onto 3-aminopropyl Silica Gel Support. J. Inst. Sci. and Tech. 2025 Dec. 1;15(4):1411-22. doi:10.21597/jist.1683104