Journal of Material Sciences & Engineering

Improvement and Enhancement of Enzyme Activity by Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Adsorption

Abstract

Yoshiyuki Sato and Takashiro Akitsu*

This short commentary mentions some reports of immobilization of enzymes by encapsulation into the structure of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and adsorption on the surface of the MOFs. Improvements in thermal stability, storage stability, and reusability were also observed. The ability to improve the function of enzymes while maintaining their stability will lead to cost reduction. In addition, there are possible applications in the fields of biosensing and cancer treatment.