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Shielding against Unfolding by Embedding Enzymes in Metal-Organic Frameworks via a de Novo Approach

Liao F.-S., Lo W.-S., Hsu Y.-S. et al. · Journal of the American Chemical Society · 2017 · 6530-6533

8materials
9samples
5synthesis routes
19measurements
58results
4claims and caveats

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Author interpretations and caveats

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CaveatSupport assessment: High

The paper reports enzyme-in-ZIF synthesis, structure, porosity, fluorescence and catalytic activity, but no electrical conductivity, thermoelectric or electrochemical transport data.

Caveat: The assigned category is core_transport_physics, but the source article itself is an enzyme immobilisation/catalysis study.

1 · Abstract

CaveatSupport assessment: High

The retained activity of CAT@ZIF-90 in urea is not attributed merely to slow urea diffusion because urea reaches equilibrium in ZIF-90 after about 20 min.

Caveat: Urea amount data in Figure 2b are graphical; the equilibrium time is explicitly stated in the main text.

2 · Diffusion control · Figure 2b · Linked to 4 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: High

Embedding catalase in ZIF microcrystals via the de novo approach preserves catalytic function under urea and heat denaturation by limiting structural changes.

Caveat: The study is enzymatic catalysis and spectroscopy, not electronic/electrical transport.

4 · Summary · Linked to 4 structured results

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: High

ZIF confinement does not protect catalase from the active-site inhibitor 3-AT, supporting the interpretation that the MOF mainly reduces unfolding rather than blocking all guest access.

Caveat: This is a mechanistic control for enzyme inhibition rather than a framework electrical-transport measurement.

2 · 3-AT control · Figure 1 · Linked to 2 structured results

Material identities

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MaterialCompositionStructure contextSource
CAT@MCFCatalase physically adsorbed in siliceous MCFnone · none3D · CompositeCatalase-loaded siliceous mesocellular foam comparison catalyst.S8 · Synthesis of CAT@MCF
CAT@ZIF-8Browse family: ZIF-8 / Zn(mIm)₂Catalase embedded in ZIF-8Zn nodes in ZIF-8 · 2-methylimidazole (2-mIm)3D · CompositeCatalase-containing ZIF-8 microcrystals prepared by the de novo method for fluorescence and urea activity controls.S5 · Synthesis of CAT@ZIF-90/CAT@ZIF-8
CAT@ZIF-90Catalase embedded in ZIF-90Zn nodes in ZIF-90 · Imidazole-2-carboxaldehyde (ICA)3D · CompositeCatalase-containing ZIF-90 microcrystals retaining the ZIF-90 crystalline phase by PXRD.1 · Results · Figures S1-S4
Free catalaseCatalase enzymenone · none0D · Model SystemFree enzyme control.2 · Catalytic testing · Figure 1
Siliceous mesocellular foam (MCF)SiO2 mesocellular foamnone · none3D · PristineMesoporous silica foam comparison support with reported pore size about 13 nm.3 · Comparison with CAT@MCF
Urease@ZIF-90Urease embedded in ZIF-90Zn nodes in ZIF-90 · Imidazole-2-carboxaldehyde (ICA)3D · CompositeUrease-containing ZIF-90 control with PXRD matching ZIF-90 and simulated pattern.S6 · Synthesis of Urease@ZIF-90 · Figures S8-S10
ZIF-8Browse family: ZIF-8 / Zn(mIm)₂Zn(2-methylimidazolate) frameworkZn nodes in a zeolitic imidazolate framework · 2-methylimidazole (2-mIm)3D · PristineSodalite (SOD) zeolitic imidazolate framework used because it has no emission in the CAT fluorescence region.3 · Fluorescence spectroscopy · Figure 3
ZIF-90Zn(2-imidazolecarboxaldehyde) frameworkZn nodes in a zeolitic imidazolate framework · Imidazole-2-carboxaldehyde (ICA)3D · PristineSodalite (SOD) zeolitic imidazolate framework; pore aperture cited as 3.5 A in the SI.1 · Results

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SampleForm and roleProcessing and geometrySource
CAT@MCFresearch_0223__mat__mat_cat_mcfPowder · Composite Sample · CompositeCatalase physically adsorbed into MCF at 4 deg C for 12 h.S8 · Synthesis of CAT@MCF
CAT on ZIF-90research_0223__mat__mat_cat_zif90Powder · Composite Sample · CompositeCatalase adsorbed on the external surface of ZIF-90 as an SDS-PAGE comparison.S21 · Figure Section · Figure S3
CAT@ZIF-8research_0223__mat__mat_cat_zif8Powder · Target Sample · Guest LoadedDe novo aqueous synthesis analogous to CAT@ZIF-90, using 2-methylimidazole.S5 · Synthesis of CAT@ZIF-90/CAT@ZIF-8
CAT@ZIF-90research_0223__mat__mat_cat_zif90Powder · Target Sample · Guest LoadedDe novo aqueous synthesis, centrifuged, water-washed and vacuum-dried.S5 · Synthesis of CAT@ZIF-90/CAT@ZIF-8
Free CATresearch_0223__mat__mat_free_catUnknown · Model System · ModelCommercial catalase control used at the same CAT concentration as composite samples.S10 · Examinations of catalytic activities
Bare siliceous mesocellular foam supportresearch_0223__mat__mat_mcfPowder · Composite Component · Unknowncomposite_componentS8 · Synthesis of CAT@MCF
Urease on ZIF-90research_0223__mat__mat_urease_zif90Powder · Composite Sample · CompositeUrease adsorbed on the surface of ZIF-90 as a comparison.S6 · Synthesis of Urease@ZIF-90 · Figure S9
Urease@ZIF-90research_0223__mat__mat_urease_zif90Powder · Model System · Guest LoadedDe novo aqueous synthesis analogous to CAT@ZIF-90 with urease replacing catalase.S6 · Synthesis of Urease@ZIF-90
ZIF-90 microcrystalsresearch_0223__mat__mat_zif90Powder · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkPristine ZIF-90 control used for PXRD, porosity and urea diffusion.S17 · Table Section · Table S2